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Oneplus’ first foldable, Oneplus Ace, Nord 2T, and more Oneplus leaks from last week

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last week, there were multiple leaks regarding upcoming Oneplus products. Hence, we thought to put them together for our latest weekly compilation. For the unaware, we at GizmoChina, bring you a roundup article every Monday discussing select stories from the previous week.

In this week’s episode, we will talk about five Oneplus leaks. Of which, two of them are very interesting as they are regarding a foldable and a new series.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these leaks one by one.

 

Oneplus Leaks from Last Week

 

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1. Oneplus foldable in the works

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Oppo Find N (Review)

Last Friday, tipster Yogesh Brar revealed that Oneplus is working on a foldable smartphone. Unfortunately, it is not a  self-developed device. The handset is merely a copy of Oppo Find N, which is sold exclusively in China.

Hence, the upcoming Oneplus foldable phone could be just a new name for the Oppo Find N for international markets.

It is not known what Oneplus will call its first foldable smartphone. Just like other brands, the company will most likely use the ‘Fold’ branding, such as ‘Oneplus Fold’.

We are looking forward to learning about the device’s price and availability in the coming days.

 

2. Ace series to return with Oneplus at the helm

OnePlus 10R Render
Oneplus 10R | Source: Yogesh Brar via 91Mobiles

Oppo killed the Ace series after the launch of Oppo Ace 2 in 2020. Realme’s GT series replaced this lineup offering products at multiple price points.

 On Friday, a Chinese media house (Whylab) disclosed that Oneplus will bring back the Ace series from the dead. This device carries model number PGKM10 and it is nothing but a rebranded Relame GT Neo 3.

The phone will likely release as Oneplus 10R in some markets. Because we have been hearing about it for a long time and it shares almost everything with the Realme GT Neo 3.

In a nutshell, the Oneplus Ace could be limited to China, like the previous two Ace-branded handsets from Oppo. On the other hand, the Oneplus 10R may launch in India and even Europe (doubtful).

 

3. Oneplus Nord 2T to feature Dimensity 1300 SoC

On Friday, Mediatek quietly announced Dimensity 1300 SoC, the successor of the Dimensity 1200 chipset. A day earlier, a leak had already revealed that this chip will be present inside the upcoming Oneplus Nord 2T.

The design of the Oneplus Nord 2’s successor was also disclosed in the same leak via renders. The phone will have two large circles on the rear, however, only one of them will be fully occupied with a large OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. Whereas, the second circle will house weird-looking tiny 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit and a 2MP monochrome sensor.

Other features of the handset will include a 32MP Sony IMX709 front-facing camera, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, dual stereo speakers, alert slider, 4,500mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.

The Oneplus Nord 2T is rumored to launch in late April or early May.

 

4. Oneplus 10 could be powered by Dimensity 9000 SoC

OnePlus 10 Pro
Oneplus 10 Pro

On Thursday, tipster Yogesh Brar once again tweeted that Oneplus is working on a smartphone housing a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. He suggests that this phone will probably go official as the Oneplus 10.

For the first time, Oneplus didn’t release a vanilla flagship model alongside the Pro (Oneplus 10 Pro) this year. At the same, the brand is also rumored to working on an ‘Ultra’ model.

The company is yet to officially tease either of these handsets. However, the so-called Oneplus 10 Ultra is rumored to debut at the end of Q3.

 

5. Oneplus Nord N20 is an Oppo mid-ranger for the US

Oneplus Nord N20 | Source: PCMag

On Wednesday, PCMag exclusively revealed details about the upcoming Oneplus Nord N20. Going by the report, the upcoming Nord for the US will be nothing but a tweaked version of Oppo A96 5G sold in China.

The international OPPO A96 is already official in Southeast Asia as Oppo Reno 7Z 5G. It is expected to release in India and Europe as Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G respectively.

The Oneplus Nord N20 is said to debut in the US later this month with features like a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

 

 

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WhatsApp working on a new drawing tool feature

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Sean
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WhatsApp is apparently working on a new brand new feature that might be released for its app soon. The latest iOS beta build comes with a new drawing tool feature that helps tweak images on iOS.

WhatsApp

The news arrives from a WaBetaInfo report. The popular messaging platform is planning on introducing a new feature that will improve customization options for its vast userbase. At the moment, this iOS beta build version 22.8.0.73 is only available in select regions and has yet to hit the live build. But, looking at the images, we can see that it brings additional options for the scribbling feature of the drawing tool.

The WhatsApp application already offers drawing tools, but the new update will expand on the tools offered to the users. This new set of drawing tools will allow users to scribble on images or edit them with custom notes and annotations. In the past, users only had access to a single pencil for basic drawing options. But now, new screenshots shared by WaBetaInfo show three new gauges for the pencil, along with a new blur tool option in the new set.

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These features might soon be arriving on the Android version of the beta build as well. WhatsApp regularly tests a lot of new features that eventually arrive in the live builds a few weeks or even months after. Although, sometimes these features also get axed during public tests in beta builds or modified. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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OPPO F21 Pro launch event tomorrow: how to watch the livestream?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO is all set to announce the OPPO F21 Pro series of smartphones tomorrow (April 12) in India. Reports have revealed that the company will launch two phones, namely the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G. Here is all the information on how to watch livestream of the OPPO F21 Pro launch event.

OPPO is all set to announce the OPPO F21 Pro series of smartphones tomorrow (April 12) in India. Reports have revealed that the company will launch two phones, namely the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G. Here is all the information on how to watch the livestream of the OPPO F21 Pro launch event.

How to watch the OPPO F21 Pro India launch event?

The OPPO F21 Pro series launch event in India will kick off at 5 PM (local time) on April 12. Apart from launching the F21 Pro models, the company is also expected to announce the Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds. The event will be live streamed through OPPO India’s YouTube channel.

Reports have revealed that the OPPO F21 Pro 5G will be a rebranded version of the Reno7 Z available in other markets. On the other hand, the F21 Pro 4G could be a rebadged edition of the Reno7 4G.

OPPO F21 Pro series specifications (rumored)

OPPO F21 Pro
OPPO F21 Pro

The display on the OPPO F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G will be 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+. The former will support a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the 5G edition will support a 60Hz refresh rate. The F21 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 695 chipsets, respectively. Both phones will run on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 OS.

The F21 Pro 4G will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (microlens) triple camera unit. On the other hand, the F21 Pro 5G will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Both phones will house a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The F21 Pro will come in Cosmic Black and Sunset Orange colors, while the 5G edition will be available in Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black colors.

OPPO Enco Air2 Pro specifications (rumored)

Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro leaked images by Mukul Sharma

The OPPO Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds will feature a 12.4mm audio driver, with each earbud housing a 43mAh battery. The charging case will house a 440mAh battery. It promises a battery life of up to 28 hours with the charging case. Other notable features include an IP54 rating, gesture controls, ANC, and Enco Live Bass tuning. It is likely to be priced between Rs 3,499 and Rs 3,999. It will come in grey and white colors.

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TSMC & other chipmaker’s semiconductor expansion plan in jeopardy over equipment delays

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Sean
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Due to the ongoing issue of chip shortages, many semiconductor based firms like TSMC had plans to expand their production capacity to meet the rising demand. But it seems that this plan might be pushed further back due to additional delays in securing the proper equipment for the expansion.

TSMC

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the chip makers that are planning on expanding their production capacity will have to see an additional wait time that might be around a year and a half, or possibly even longer. This delay arrive due to the long delivery time of key equipment that is needed for the expansion. In other words, the plans to alleviate the semiconductor shortage are also suffering from supply constraints as well.

As of right now, the leading chip tool manufacturers like Applied Materials, KLA, Lam Research, and ASML have warned their customers that the wait time for certain crucial machines might be up to 18 months long. Furthermore, multiple sources have also told NikkeiAsia that the supply constraints have caused shortages in practically everything, ranging from lenses, valves, and pumps to microcontrollers, engineering plastics and even electronic modules as well.

Apple

This means that leading foundries like TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and others will see delays in their expansion plans. For those unaware, firms like TSMC already had planned to have plants go online as soon as next year. But now, sources believe that the long lead times might affect their original plans. Thus, executives at UMC, Samsung, and more have started sending senior executives overseas to urge equipment makers to raise their efforts for faster deliveries.

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China Mobile orders 68,400 units of Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones

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Jeet
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Vivo is all set to launch its highly anticipated Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones in a couple of hours in its home market China. Ahead of the official launch, China Mobile has revealed the number of units it has procured.

China Mobile has announced that the company has procured 68,400 units of the Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones, giving us a hint about what the company anticipates the demand would be for these devices.

Vivo X Fold
Vivo X Fold

It has purchased 15,600 units of all three variants of the Vivo X Note smartphone. The three models include 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage.

On the other hand, the company has procured 8,000 units of each variant of the Vivo X Fold smartphone. The phone will come in two memory options to choose from — 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage.

As for the specifications, the Vivo X Fold will have a 6.53-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution on the outside and an 8-inch 2K E5 LTPO UTG display on the inside. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

Vivo X Note
Vivo X Note

In the camera department, there’s a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and a 5-megapixel periscope lens. The phone runs the Android 12 operating system with a custom UI on top and is powered by a 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

On the other hand, the Vivo X Note will come with a 7-inch AMOLED display offering a Quad-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This one too will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

As for the camera setup, it includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP secondary sensor, a 12MP tertiary sensor, and the last 8MP snapper. On the front, it will have a single camera placed in the top middle for taking selfies and video calls.

It will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box and be powered by a 5,000mAh battery having 80W fast charging support and 50W wireless charging support.

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iQOO officially unveils new 44W Flash Charge Power Bank in China

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Sean
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Prior to the launch of the iQOO Neo6, the company has unveiled a new product in China. The new gadget is the iQOO 44W Flash Charge Power Bank, which will launch alongside the upcoming Neo6 smartphone.

As per the official poster images, the Chinese smartphone maker has just announced a new power bank that offers 44W flash charging support. Furthermore, it also supports, 45W PD fast charging, 40W fusion fast charging, and more features that have yet to be revealed. Looking at these images, we can see that the power bank comes with a yellowish orange color scheme along with rounded design for its corners.

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The image also hints that the brand is clearly placing an emphasis on the aesthetics of the device as well. It also has a physical button on the side, and for ports, the power bank houses a 5V 3A USB Type C input/output interface, and a 5V 2A USB Type A output port.

Unfortunately, this is all the information that the company has shared at the moment. The new 44W Flash Charge Power Bank is set to be announced along with the iQOO Neo6, so stick around as we will be covering the launch event. The date for the conference is set for April 13.

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Apple starts iPhone 13 production in India

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Sean
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Apple has begun the assembly of one of its latest smartphones in India. The production of the iPhone 13 has started in the Foxconn factory that is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a state in South India.

Apple iPhone 13 Dark Green Leak

Notably, the mass production of the latest iPhones comes after the Cupertino based giant had begun trial production for the iPhone 13 back in December 2021. Back then, it was assumed that volume production for the model will start by February 2022. Although, this had been postponed till April. This is great news for Apple customers in India since local production would have the device’s cost drop by a noticeable margin.

When the brand first started making the iPhone 12 locally in India, the model saw a price slash of 14,000 INR (roughly 185 US Dollars). For those unaware, India charges tech companies custom duties for consumer electronic products that are assembled overseas and are imported. Thus, Apple products usually cost more in India when compared to other markets. So, we can also expect the iPhone 13 to see a price cut soon, once the brand begins to sell the locally assembled units in the Indian market.

Apple

The iPhone 13 joins other products from the company that is being assembled in the country. As of right now, the brand manufactures the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and now the iPhone 13 in the nation. Interestingly, this also marks a major shift in production away from China, which has typically been its primary hub for production. In recent years, Apple has tried in reducing its dependence on China. So, this move is in line with its ongoing efforts.

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Ola faces scrutiny from Indian Govt over its S1 Pro’s fire accident

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Sean
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The Indian government is apparently probing Ola for answers regarding its e-scooters. An S1 Pro model caught fire in the country, and it seems that the incident has also caught the government’s attention.

Ola S1 catches fire

Earlier this month, a senior government official stated that the company has to offer explanations for its electric scooter that had recently caught fire in Pune last month. For those unaware, a video of an Ola S1 Pro model went viral when it burst into flames. This caused people to have doubts about the electric scooter’s safety standards. Since then, the local government has ordered a probe last month.

Now, Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said that “If required, the government may call Ola Electric to explain the incident.” Furthermore, the incident in Pune was not an isolated event. Recently, we had also reported on the new electric vehicle running in reverse mode at 90kmph due to a software glitch. As per the road transport ministry, the Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environmental Safety (CFEES) has been assigned to investigate this incident and propose remedial actions to prevent such accidents in the future.

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The scooter was first engulfed in smoke before the fire

According to a 91Mobiles report, the reason behind the fiery accident is likely the poor lithium ion battery that powers the EV. The Ola S1 Pro’s battery might be faulty or damaged and there may be trouble with its thermal runaway, which could be highly flammable and difficult to control. Ola CEO, Bhavin Aggarwal, stated that “safety is top priority. We’re investigating this and will fix it”.

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Infinix Hot 11 2022 launch date for India confirmed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Since the beginning of this year, the rumor mill has been leaking the details of the Infinix Hot 11 2022 smartphone. Today, the company finally confirmed that it will be announcing the Hot 11 2022 on April 15 in India. A landing page for the phone is now live on Flipkart. The listing has revealed the design and key features of the phone.

According to the Flipkart listing for the Infinix Hot 11 2022, it has a 6.7-inch punch-hole display with an HD+ resolution, 550 nits of brightness, 114 percent sRGB colour gamut, and an 89.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. As can be seen in the official images, the Hot 11 2022’s display has a centrally positioned punch-hole and a thick chin.

Infinix Hot 11 2022 launch date

The Hot 11 2022 packs a 5,000mAh battery and will feature a USB-C port for charging. The rear side of the phone has a square-shaped camera module with two cameras and an LED flash inside it. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Previous reports have revealed that the Infinix Hot 11 2022 will feature the Unisoc T700, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a 48-megapixel main rear-facing camera.

Infinxi Hot 11 2022 features

Hopefully, the company will confirm a few more details about the smartphone before its launch. Speculations are rife that it may carry a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$145). It is expected to arrive in three colors such as Aurora Green, Sunset Gold, and Polar Black.

The Hot 11 2022 will be the second phone from the brand to launch this year in India. Earlier this year, it announced the Infinix Zero 5G with a price tag of Rs 19,999 (~$263). To those who are unaware, the Zero 5G is Infinix’s first 5G-enabled smartphone.

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Vivo S15, S15 Pro key specifications tipped, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Vivo S12 series of smartphones were made official in December 2021 in China. Now, the company is reportedly working on its successor, which is likely to launch with the Vivo S15 name. It can be said based on recent leaks that the next-generation S-lineup will include at least three models such as Vivo S15, Vivo S15 Pro, and Vivo S15E. Today, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key specifications of the Vivo S15 Pro.

The tipster revealed that the Vivo S15 Pro will have an OLED panel that will carry support for a high refresh rate. Like its predecessor model, the Vivo S12 Pro, its screen will have curved edges. The device will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 chipset and will carry support for 80W fast charging.

Vivo S12
Vivo S12

The S15 Pro will have a primary selfie camera of 50-megapixel. It will offer other features such as NFC, an IR blaster, and a linear motor. Apart from claiming that the Vivo S15 will feature the Snapdragon 870 SoC, he did not share any other information on the standard model. It goes without saying that the S15 series will sport an attractive design like the predecessor S-series of smartphones.

Vivo has a busy schedule this month. After announcing the Vivo X Fold, X Note, and Vivo Pad today in China, it is likely to take off covers from the X80 lineup later this month. Hence, it appears that the Vivo S15 family may go official in May this year in China.

As far as the Vivo S15E is concerned, it is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen, 16-megapixel selfie camera, 50-megapixel triple cameras, a 2.8GHz octa-processor, 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage, and a 4,605mAh rated battery with 66W rapid charging, and in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition announced in China for 5,399 yuan ($847)

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Jeet
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Huawei has today officially announced the launch of a new non-touchscreen version of the MateBook 14 laptop in its home market China. It has also been revealed that the device is priced at 5,399 yuan, which is about $847.

Interestingly, the specifications of this new Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition aren’t the same as the 2022 touchscreen model but it is similar to the last year’s model and the only difference appears to be the touchscreen support and the price difference.

Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition

As the name indicates, the laptop features a 14-inch display that offers a screen resolution support of 2160 x 1440 pixels along with a 100% sRGB color gamut and a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. In the software department, the laptop is running the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.

It comes with support for a fingerprint sensor which is embedded into the power button, one USB-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is powered by a 56Wh battery which the company claims supports 65W fast charging and has also included a USB-C power adaptor.

The Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition is now up for pre-order in the Chinese market for the price of 5,399 yuan (~$847). It comes in Silver and Gray color options and will be officially available for purchase in China from 17th April.

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OPPO K10 Pro full specifications tipped, may get rebranded as a OnePlus device

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO is working on the OPPO K10 series of smartphones for China. It includes at least two models, namely, the OPPO K10 and OPPO K10 Pro. Tipster Yogesh Brar has tipped with the entire specifications of the OPPO K10 Pro. In addition, he has claimed that it may get rebranded as a OnePlus device.

OPPO K10 Pro specifications (rumored)

According to the tipster, the OPPO K10 Pro heading to China will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that will produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will psort a centr punch-hole design and will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The front side of the phone will have a 16-megapixel camera. Its back panel will have an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset will run on ColorOS flavored Android 12.

OPPO K10 Pro (PGIM10) TENAA images
OPPO K10 Pro (PGIM10) TENAA images

The Snapdragon 888 SoC will be present under the hood of the OPPO K10 Pro. It will be equipped with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. The smartphone will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 80W fast charging.

To recall, the OPPO K10 Pro was spotted at the TENAA certification site last week. While the Pro will come with the SD888 chip, the vanilla OPPO K10 for China will have an LCD screen and the Dimensity 8000 SoC. Both devices are expected to debut as early as this month in the home market.

In related news, OPPO will be announcing the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G tomorrow in India. These devices are expected to arrive as rebranded versions of the OPPO Reno7 Lite and Reno7 Z, which are already available in other markets.

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iQOO Neo6 confirmed to feature 64MP triple cameras with OIS support

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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iQOO Neo6 will be announced on Wednesday (April 13) in China. Ahead of the launch, iQOO is gradually confirming some of its key features. In a Weibo post from the company, it confirmed that the Neo6 will have a 64-megapixel main camera.

The iQOO Neo6 will succeed the iQOO Neo5 from last year. To recall, the Snapdragon 870 powered device was equipped with an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel primary camera. The Chinese company says that the Neo6 will have an OIS-assisted 64-megapixel main sensor.

iQOO Neo6 64MP camera with OIS

According to iQOO, the Neo6 will be good at capturing photos in low-light conditions and sports scenes. Unfortunately, the brand is yet to confirm the configurations of its auxiliary cameras.

iQOO Neo6 specifications (rumored)

A recent report revealed that the iQOO Neo6 will feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a 396ppi pixel density. The front side of the device will have a 16-megapixel camera for video calls and selfies. The rear-facing OIS-enabled 64-megapixel camera will be coupled with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel portrait camera.

iQOO Neo6
iQOO Neo6

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will fuel the Neo6. It will come equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will have a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS. For security, it will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Apart from orange and black, it will also come in a blue variant.

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Leaked brochure details the 2022 Hero Optima CX series e-scooter

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Jed John Ikoba
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Hero Electric is primed for the launch of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup of electric scooters in India soon. Ahead of the launch, the expected price and specs of the lineup have been revealed through the official transport department’s website.2022 Hero Optima CX

The 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup will consist of two trims and includes a model with an extended range for longer-haul movements. The new lineup will also have restyled exteriors and more efficient components. The two trim levels are the Hero Optima CX and the Hero Optima CX ER. The Optima CX lineup will target the commuter segment of the market, although the ER (extended range) models offer greater power and functionality for longer and more varied uses.

The Optima CX lineup will come with significant improvements above the current Optima HX lineup of e-scooters. The improved performance of the models also means that their battery packs will be much better than that of the Optima HX lineup. The Optima CX trims will have a single battery pack while the ER variants will come with a dual battery setup. Apart from the mechanical aspects, we expect more aesthetically-appealing Hero Optima CX models than their predecessors. The electric motors in the new models will be significantly more powerful but smaller than the current models.

The 2022 Hero Optima CX with a single 52.2v/ 30Ah battery has a range of 82km while the corresponding CX ER comes with a range of 140km and a top speed of 45km/h. Braking, sturdiness, and overall balance have improved above 25% of the outgoing models as well. Cruise control, LED lighting, walk assist, reverse mode, remote key, and anti-theft alarms are some of the improved features in the 2022 Optima CX and CX ER scooters.

There are no specific prices released yet for the 2022 Hero Optima CX/ CX ER models. However, given their impressive improvements over the Optima HX, their prices are expected to hover above the corresponding models. The Optima HX is priced at Rs. 55,850 (~$735) while the extended-range version costs Rs. 65,640 (~$864). There are no specifics yet on the exact release date of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup in India.

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Dell S3423DWC curved screen monitor with a 34” 100Hz fish screen launched

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Jed John Ikoba
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US PC maker Dell has launched a 34-inch curved monitor with a fish screen. The model comes with the model number S3423DWC and is presently on sale in China.

Dell S3423DWC curved-screen monitor packs a 34-inch VA panel with a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels, 1800R curvature, and a screen aspect ratio of 21:9. It also supports a 100Hz high refresh rate, and the response time is only 4ms. It equally supports AMD FreeSync technology.Dell S3423DWC curved screen monitor

In terms of games, although this monitor can’t compare with professional-grade gaming monitors, it still has a large comprehensive advantage as a result of its curved surface and fish screen. The fish screen design makes it possible to open multiple windows at the same time for easy switching and viewing, especially when editing, filming, programming, statistical analysis, stock viewing, multi-opening, etc. It allows for a comfortable viewing angle experience compared to dual-screen docking.

In terms of color, the S3423DWCmonitor supports 99% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 300 nits brightness, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, 16.7 million color display, and a 178-degree viewing angle.Dell S3423DWC curved screen monitor

In terms of interfaces, the S3423DWC display comes with a plethora of ports including two HDMI 2.0 ports, one USB Type-C port, and three USB 3.0 ports. The USB Type-C interface can perform data transmission and video transmission. The monitor is powered by a 65W external power supply.Dell S3423DWC curved screen monitor

In other respects, the new Dell monitor also supports hardware anti-blue light, as well as DC dimming. It comes with two 5W speakers and supports PBP/PIP picture-in-picture mode. The monitor utilizes a three-sided narrow border design and packs a built-in power adapter. Dell is also offering a three-year free door-to-door repair service and more.

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Piaggio 1 e-scooter Feng Chen Wang edition with a colorful design launched

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese experimental fashion designer has had her imprimatur on the Piaggio 1 e-scooter via collaboration with Piaggio. The colorful Piaggio 1 e-scooter is covered with a hand-painted watercolor mimicking a natural landscape. The Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang edition is available at Piaggio dealerships for $3,297 for the 1 version and $3,956 for the 1 Active version.Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang edition

The design of the Feng Chen Wang edition of the Piaggio 1 e-scooter was inspired by the designer’s hometown of Fujan in China. There are also some bits of inspiration from her present city, London where she currently operates from. The body of the e-scooter reflects China’s natural landscapes coated using traditional Chinese brushstroke techniques. The green and white colors are partly inspired by the phoenix in Chinese folklore. The overall design projects a graceful and sleek movement of the e-scooter.

An accompanying scooter helmet and a capsule collection of unisex apparel have also been designed by Feng. The collection is produced from recycled materials in an innovative manner to bring the garments to life. The sustainable collection was showcased last year during the Shanghai Fashion Week. It is unclear at this time whether the Feng Chen Wang Piaggio 1 e-scooter will be globally available or limited to its home market of China.

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ARM to be Listed in the US NASDAQ Stock Market Soon amid Tensions with ARM China

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Leo Wong De Quan
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ARM Processors are the foundations for all mobile chipsets we see today. Whether it be a Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Silicon or Samsung Exynos chipset, chances are that all the aforementioned technologies are using ARM’s technology which includes its wildly popular ARM Cortex CPU Cores and ARM Mali GPUs.

In the early 2020s, Nvidia initially had plans to acquire the British semiconductor design company, ARM Limited, from its parent company, Softbank Group, the Japanese technology conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo for over 40 billion USD. However, Nvidia’s plan was disrupted due to rising regulatory conflicts with the US government and the acquisition was terminated in February 2022.

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The aftermath of this was that Softbank now values its ARM chip-making business as more crucial to the entire tech industry. So valuable in fact, that Softbank is actually considering listing its ARM business as an entity on the US NASDAQ Stock Market to gain more funding to further develop the company.

According to Nikkei Asia, industry sources say that SoftBank wanted the NASDAQ IPO(Initial Public Offering) to take place by the end of March 2023, meaning that ARM needs to complete auditing between June and September this year, as per NASDAQ listing procedures.

 

 

However, ARM has one problem that has yet to be resolved to complete its internal organisation auditing, which is its tense relationship with ARM China, the Chinese subsidiary of ARM.

ARM China

Ever since 2020, ARM has struggled to regain control of ARM China as the subsidiary’s head, Allen Wu, has refused to relinquish power despite a 7-1 board vote in June 2020 to kick him out. The spat has made it difficult for ARM to audit the financials of the company, creating a major stumbling block to an initial public offering in the US.

Because of this, ARM decided to now transfer its shares in its wayward China joint venture to a special purpose vehicle that it jointly owns with its parent SoftBank Group Corp. A partner at the U.S. law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman, Han Lijie, commented that creating a special purpose vehicle that will not be part of the offering will allow ARM to indirectly hold ARM China shares. That means it can treat ARM China as an investment rather than a subsidiary when reporting financials.

The move by ARM is seen to be clever, as it is now able to speed up its plans to go public if it decides to list in the US.

 

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LG Gram +View 16-inch WQXGA portable monitor launched for $349

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Jed John Ikoba
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LG has launched a monitor in the LG Gram series and it is a +view 16-inch WQXGA screen. Together with its accompanying stand, the USB-C powered LG Gram 16-inch monitor weighs less than 1kg. Unlike the previous models in the Gram series of laptops, the new model is a monitor that can be connected via a USB-C cable.LG Gram+view 16MQ70 Portable Monitor

The new LG Gram +view 16MQ70 has an IPS panel (2560 x 1600 pixels) that is 16 inches wide. It is unlike the existing 15.6 inches monitors as it offers a more balanced and square screen ratio. The new LG Gram monitor has a WQXGA screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The higher aspect ratio affords extra vertical resolution and better productivity than the prevalent 16:9 aspect ratio. The LG Gram +view 16MQ70 has the same screen specification as the 2022 LG Gram laptop and we expect a remarkable output.LG Gram+view 16MQ70 Portable Monitor

While the monitor itself weighs 670g, the Folio cover/ stand is about 320g, bringing the total weight of the product to be 990g. The cover is a great addition to the monitor as it provides a solid balance and leverage to prop it according to the user’s choice. It is noted that the LG Gram new monitor has a pretty low refresh rate of 60Hz and a response time of 30ms. These properties could make the monitor sluggish, especially in gaming applications. Users can prop the monitor up to 170 degrees for a variety of viewing angles.LG Gram+view 16MQ70 Portable Monitor

Other features of the LG Gram +view 16MQ70 monitor include auto pivot display, OSD, anti-glare screen coating, low blue light mode, 2 USB-C ports, and a brightness adjuster. The monitor however lacks speakers, as the user may have to use external speakers for applications. The new LG Gram monitor will be available in Japan from mid-April. Other markets will also follow including the US where it is already listed for $349.

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Deal: Get $250 OFF on Realme GT 2 Pro on Giztop

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Daily Deals
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Giztop is giving $250 OFF on the flagship Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone.  The smartphone which generally retails for $779 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $529 only at Giztop. The abovementioned price is applicable to the base variant only.

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Realme GT 2 Pro

Realme GT 2 Pro

Realme GT2 Pro

Key Features: 

  • 6.7” LTPO2 AMOLED display
  • 120Hz, 2K, HDR10+
  • Processor: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (4 nm)
  • 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 128GB / 256GB ROM
  • Triple Rear camera: 50MP Sony IMX766 OIS main camera + 50MP + 3MP 
  • Selfie Camera: 32MP HDR
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 65W fast charging
  • Realme UI 3, based on Android 12
  • Supports NFC
  • Colors: White, Green, Black and Blue

Realme GT2 Pro

Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So make sure to place your order before the deal expires. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Intel 12th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon & X1 Yoga Now Available for Purchase in the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia

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Leo Wong De Quan
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Chinese-American multinational technology corporation, Lenovo, had earlier revealed its premium business laptop line, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 equipped with Intel’s latest 12th Gen Alder Lake Mobile CPUs back in January this year at the CES 2022 roadshow held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Lineup in 2022

4 months after the announcement, the Intel 12th Gen ThinkPad X1 series is finally available for sale in several popular markets across the globe, which include the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia. 

In the US, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is now officially available at USD 2879 for the base model, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is sold starting at USD 3579. 

Do note that this is the recommended retail price for the laptops as Lenovo ThinkPad relatively go on sale quite often.

For the Europe and Southeast Asia release, the 12th Gen Intel ThinkPad X1 series is currently only released in several key markets such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The 12th Gen Intel ThinkPad X1 series officially starts at 1949 Euros(excl. VAT) / CHF 1859 (incl. VAT) / SGD 3259 / THB 72,390 / RM 7979 in each respective country.

So competing in the premium business ultrabook category, what features does the Intel 12th Gen ThinkPad X1 series pack to justify its price tag?

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

The X1 Carbon has always been one of Lenovo’s best engineered business laptops with its svelte, durable chassis that is certified MIL-STD 810H standard durability compliant. This means the laptop is able to withstand extreme temperature, extreme dust, extreme humidity, pressure and more. 

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

The new generation of the X1 Carbon is configurable up to Intel’s latest 12th Gen Core i7 P-series or U-Series mobile processors which claims to bring 1.5x better power efficiency than the previous generation. Accompanying the CPU is up to 32GB LPDDR5 5200Mhz dual-channel RAM and Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, for the fastest performance for day-to-day tasks.

However, the biggest upgrade for the X1 Carbon Gen 10 is the display. Lenovo had added a new OLED display option for the X1 Carbon, making it the first-ever ThinkPad to sport an OLED display. The display is a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display. It can go up to 400 nits of brightness and cover 100% of the DCI P3 colour gamut.

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As for ports, the X1 Carbon has 2 USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one HDMI 2.0b port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop is powered by a 57Wh battery with support for 65W USB-PD Rapid Charging.

 

ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga possesses many identical specs to the X1 Carbon. The only major differentiator here is that it is a “Yoga” laptop. The X1 Yoga is a 2-in-1 business convertible laptop that allows the users to switch from laptop to tablet to tent mode in under a minute. Whether you want to sketch or sign a document on the go, the X1 Yoga has an included Lenovo stylus that can always accommodate your workflow.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

Lenovo is expected to bring the Intel 12th Gen Thinkpad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga to more markets soon later in the year as well, which includes markets like the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, East Asia and South Asia.

 

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