ColorOS 12 open beta recruitment for the OPPO Reno3 5G and K7x has started in China, kicking off on April 7th and will last until April 8th. Applications will be reviewed within 5 working days following which selected applicants will get an OTA for the update after another 3 days.
OPPO K7x users need to ensure that they’re on firmware version C.08 while OPPO Reno3 5G users need to check they’re updated to firmware C.14, in order to receive the OTA. This can be done by heading over to Settings > About Phone > Version Information > Version Number.
It should be noted here that the ColorOS 12 update that will be rolled out will be a beta, meaning it’s not guaranteed to provide a stable experience. It’s true that the builds will have passed internal testing, but they’ll likely be rough around the edges, so expect bugs and abnormal power consumption. Therefore, it’s not recommended to apply for the beta unless you’re sure of what you’re doing.
OPPO also warns that since ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12, some third-party applications may run into compatibility issues — although the version has been out for months now so you should be just fine. Also recommended is backing up the data prior to the update process.
To apply for the open beta, head over to Settings > Software Update > Click the settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version.
Do keep in mind that you’ll only be able to apply if you reside in China. There’s no word yet on the open beta recruitment for the global variants of these devices so you’d wanna wait a bit for that.
Late last year, realme entered the streaming device category with the launch of the realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick. A few months later, the brand has now debuted its second product in the segment at the realme GT2 Pro launch event in India. The latest streaming device by the company is officially called ‘realme Smart TV Stick’. Let’s check out how it differs from the previous model.
realme Smart TV Stick Specifications and Features
The realme Smart TV Stick looks identical to the realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick. But it comes with watered-down features.
The latest streaming stick from realme is limited to 1080p (FHD) streaming at 60fps. For comparison, the original stick can output up to 4K 60fps. Anyway, just like the old model, the new one also has support for HDR10+.
Going by the supported resolution and HDMI 1.4 connector on the new streaming device, we believe that realme is targeting consumers who want to turn their old HD/FHD non-smart televisions into smart.
Further, both the realme-branded streaming sticks are powered by the same chipset. Although the company does not tell the name, it does mention the CPU configuration. This mysterious chip has a quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 CPU. However, the latest product has only 1GB RAM compared to 2GB on the older one.
Another notable difference between the two is software. As the name suggests, the original realme TV Stick comes with the Google TV interface on top of Android TV 11 operating system. On other hand, the new model lacks Google TV UI but it does have support for all the popular streaming platforms, Chromecast Built-in, and Google Assistant.
Finally, the new streaming stick comes with a MicroUSB port for power input, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0.
realme Smart TV Stick Price and Availability
The realme Smart TV Stick is priced at ₹2,999 in India. In other words, it is ₹1,000 cheaper than the realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, which retails at ₹3,999.
The streaming device will go on sale starting at 12 PM on April 13. It can be purchased from realme.com, Flipkart, and partner retail stores across the country.
Realme Book Prime laptop was first announced by the company a couple of months ago during Mobile World Congress. It is a rebranded Realme Book Enhanced Edition which was announced in January this year in China.
After the launch of Realme Book Prime in the European market, the device is finally making its way to the Indian shores. It comes in only one memory variant in India, packing 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.
The Realme Book Prime has a similar form factor to the other laptops from the brand and a slim-bezel design. It features a 14.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Intel Core i5-11320H processor that has a single-core clock speed of 4.5GHz. The processor has eight threads and a cache of 8MB and is coupled with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
As for the memory options, the laptop offers 8GB and 16GB models to choose from and both of them have 512GB SSD for storage. However, in India, only the 16GB RAM model has been made available at this time. It has a dual-fan cooling system to dissipate heat during intense gaming sessions.
On the connectivity front, the Realme Book Prime has a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port, a 3.5mm headphone slot, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. It runs the Windows 11 operating system and is powered by a 54Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.
The Realme Book Prime with 16GB RAM is priced at ₹64,999 (~$857) but will be available at a discounted price of ₹57,999 (~$764). It will be available in Real Gray, Real Blue, and Real Green colors from the 13th April in India.
Realme has unveiled the Realme GT2 Pro smartphone in India. To recall, it was first announced in China earlier this year and in Europe in March. The GT2 Pro is the company’s most premium flagship phone. Some of the best features of the phone are its AMOLED screen, the latest Snapdragon 8-series chipset, the 50-megapixel triple cameras, and its attractive design.
Design and Display
Realme aims to accomplish net-zero carbon emissions in corporate operations and zero waste to landfills by 2025. In a bid to achieve its ‘Double Zero’ target, the company has launched the Realme GT2 Pro as the world’s first smartphone to use a biopolymer, which replicates the look of paper, for its entire rear shell.
Realme GT2 Pro
The front side of the device features a massive 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED punch-hole panel with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The screen uses LTPO 2.0 technology and supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Other features of the display include 1,400 nits of brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
Hardware
Under the hood of the Realme GT2 Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which tags along with the Adreno 730 GPU. Realme’s flagship phone offers users up to 12 GB of LPDDR55 RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
Software
The Realme GT2 Pro comes preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with Realme UI 3.0. Realme has promised to provide 3 years of major Android upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates to the users of the Realme GT2 Pro.
Cameras
Realme GT2 Pro
The Realme GT2 Pro has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera for snapping selfies and video calls. The front camera supports 30fps 1080p video recording. The rear camera setup of the device is headlined by an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 camera. It is coupled with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 150-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel micro-lens that promises up to 40x magnification.
Battery and charging
The Realme GT2 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 65W SuperDart charging. The company claims that it takes around 33 minutes for the phone to charge completely.
Connectivity and other features
When it comes to connectivity, the Realme GT2 Pro supports dual SIM connectivity with 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Like other premium flagship phones available in the market, the GT2 Pro lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card. The GT2 Pro features a 9-layer liquid cooling system with a large 36,761mm2 cooling area.
The other features that are available on the device include super linear dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support, face unlock, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It measures 8.18mm in thickness and weighs around 189g.
Pricing and availability
Realme GT2 Pro has arrived in India in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 49,999 (~$658) and Rs 57,999 (~$764), respectively. The GT2 Pro comes in three colors such as Steel Black, Paper White, and Paper Green.
The first sale of the Realme GT2 Pro will be carried out at 12 pm (local time) on April 14 through Flipkart and Realme India’s site. Buyers will get the Realme Watch S worth Rs 4,999 (~$66) for free. Other launch offers include flat Rs 5,000 instant discount on HDFC debit / credit card and EMI transactions and flat Rs 5,000 instant discount on SBI credit card and EMI transactions.
The realme Buds Air 3 were launched a couple of weeks back in China and have now made their way through to India as well. The TWS (true wireless earbuds) will be sold exclusively through Flipkart and realme’s official web store.
The realme Buds Air 3 pack 10mm dynamic bass boost drivers that include a liquid crystal polymer diaphragm, promising clear vocals and powerful bass. The quality can be further enhanced when used in combination with Dolby sound on realme smartphones.
Another great feature is ANC that’s claimed to reduce noise by up to 42dB. It works through dual microphones — 1 feedforward and 1 feedback — and an advanced De-wind technology that reduces the sound of the wind. When not wanting to cut off the outside world, you can even switch to the transparency mode.
In terms of battery life, you get up to 30 hours of playback on normal mode with charging case, 5.5 hours without charging case, and 22 hours with ANC + charging case. The Buds Air 3 feature IPx5 water-resistance and can be paired with two devices simultaneously.
With Game Mode activated, latency can be as low as 88ms, allowing for a super-synchronized audio experience.
Sale of the realme Buds Air 3 starts at 2 PM on 7th April, 2022 and the first flash sale will also land you an additional Rs 500 discount, meaning you’ll be able to grab the earbuds for under Rs 3,499. The normal price is Rs 3,999 and color options are two — Galaxy White and Starry Blue.
If you are looking for an affordable set of 4-inch speakers, take a look at the Foxin FMS 4040. This 4.1 channel speaker system can output 85W and retails at a price of Rs. 2500. These are Bluetooth stereo speakers, but you can even connect your smartphone or laptop via an AUX cable.
While you may have not heard of Foxin before, the brand sells a bunch of accessories and products in India, ranging from gaming mice and keyboards, braided cables, and even laser toner cartridges. But the company has been expanding its range of speakers lately, with the FMS 4040 Bluetooth speaker being one of its most recent offerings.
What’s in the Box
Subwoofer x 1
Satellite Speakers x 4
User Manual x 1
Remote Control x 1
2-in-1 Aux cable x 1
FM Cable x 1
Foxin 4040 Speaker System SPECS
Subwoofer x 1
4-inch driver (25W)
155 x 263 x 236mm
Satellite Speaker x 4
3-inch driver (15W each)
94 x 76 x 141 mm
Total 85W output
DESIGN
The 4.1 channel Foxin 4040 speaker system comes with a pretty simple design. You won’t find anything fancy about these speakers, but the design is subtle, with a texture in the lower half that’s common across the five units. One thing I noticed is that the speaker’s surface is prone to scratches, so take extra care when cleaning them.
On the subwoofer, you’ll find a bunch of physical buttons for things like adjusting volume, Play/Pause, FM scanning, and changing modes. On the front, you also get an LED display that shows the volume levels and functions. The overall design is pretty uncomplicated and should blend in with your existing furniture.
Also, note that the four satellite speakers come with a wall mount.
Coming to the back, the Foxin 4040 speaker system supports RCA connectors for AUX input. You can also connect to these speakers via Bluetooth. So they can connect to your smartphone, desktop, or laptop systems. However, you’ll have a hard time getting these speakers to work with your TV. You’ll have to get an adapter that converts RCA to optical in order to achieve this.
You’ll also find a physical switch at the back to turn on the speakers. Above the physical switch, there’s a knob for adjusting the bass levels. But there’s a good chance that you’ll miss this button behind the FM Cable antenna.
It does a pretty decent job at controlling the overall bass of the system.
Finally, the speaker also comes with a remote. It has a very traditional design and the range is short (5 meters). But the remote works as you would expect and includes a button for the equalizer which switches between preset menus like pop, jazz, rock, etc.
Foxin 4040 Sound Performance
The Foxin 4040 supports Bluetooth, Aux, and FM radio modes. The speaker also features a USB-A port on the side.
As for the sound performance, the Foxin 4040 outputs pretty good sound for its price. The subwoofer does a good job of producing low-end bass. The best part about the speaker is that you can control the bass output separately using the knob at the back, and at no point will it overpower the mids or the highs.
The speaker even outputs good mids and the vocals are clear. However, the highs are a bit shrill and if there are a lot of instruments involved, the sound output can get a bit messy.
FM mode
As you can imagine, this makes the Foxin 4040 good for playing music with strong lows and mids. It was fun listening to songs like Go Down Deh, and Jalebi Baby. But when I tried a few Bollywood songs with a lot of instruments and a lot of highs, the experience wasn’t as good.
That said, if you tweak the equalizer, you should be able to squeeze out decent output even for the highs.
While watching movies or YouTube videos, the speaker produced clear vocals and decent low-end grunt, so the experience was fairly immersive.
In short, these speakers offer pretty decent low-end and mid-range output but struggle with the highs. However, I feel this kind of sound signature is acceptable. They offer a reasonably good output for the asking price.
After all, for INR 2500, the Foxin 4040 is one of the cheapest 4.1 speaker systems that you can find in the market right now. This makes it a good choice for people who are a little tight on budget.
Lenovo has a lineup of laptops under the Xiaoxin brand in the Chinese market and it is being reported that the company is now gearing up to launch the new 2022 models of the laptop series in China.
Ahead of the official launch of Lenovo Xiaoxin 2022 series laptops, the company has now started teasing some of the key features of the upcoming devices.
The teaser poster shared by the company reveals that the upcoming Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2022 will come with a 16-inch display that will offer a 2.5K screen resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also have 5ms grayscale response time and a hardware-level color correction.
If the reports are to be believed, then the laptop will be powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, coupled with NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor with a performance release of up to 85W.
According to the tests, in the beast mode, the League of Legends at 2K high-definition single-display direct connection reaches 145 frames per second (fps), which is 35 frames higher than the mixed mode. Similarly, DOTA 2 in the spectator mode with 2K resolution and direct connection to the independent display reaches 130fps, which is 41 frames higher than the mixed mode.
Lenovo has not yet revealed when the official launch of the new Xiaoxin 2022 series laptops will take place but given that the company is teasing the features, we expect the devices to go official in the Chinese market in the coming weeks.
SwitchBot is giving discounts on some of its Smart Home products on Amazon US. These are limited-time offers. You can use the 10% coupon code: 10FZBANX to avail of discounts on the products. This is over and above the page clip-on coupons available on Amazon.com. So let’s check out some of the interesting and discounted products by SwitchBot.
If you have dreamed to convert your everyday appliances into smart home devices then this Bot is perfect for you. Unlike the expensive and complex smart home devices and hubs available in the market, the SwitchBot Bot helps you to convert any and every gadget that you have into a remotely controlled smart device. With this Bot, you can convert any appliance into a smart gadget instantly. No need to pay an extra price to replace old devices as it works with just about any rocker switch and button.
The highlighting feature of SwitchBot Bot is the quick and easy installation process. You can install the Bot in just 3 seconds by simply tearing off the 3M sticker and attaching it near a switch or button. Once attached you can use the SwitchBot app to control the Bot and switch ON/OFF the attached device.
The SwitchBot bot also supports voice commands. This means you can control the Bot using Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa / Siri Shortcuts for voice control (SwitchBot Hub Mini is required). Other interesting features include universal compatibility, linkage to other SwitchBot products, timer and scheduling options, etc.
SwitchBot Meter Plus is a thermometer + hygrometer, perfect for your home and office usage. The temperature and humidity monitor comes with a 3-inch large screen that helps you gauge the numbers with a quick glance. The advanced monitor is equipped with a Swiss Sensirion3 chip that can detect temperature differences up to the nearest 0.1 ° C with a humidity difference of 1% RH. This means you get reliable and accurate readings every single time.
With 5 installation methods, you can freely install Meter Plus wherever you want including bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, plant rooms, pet living areas, and more. However, the device must be kept away from water and wet surfaces.
SwitchBot Meter Plussupports voice assistants like Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts, Line, Smart Things, etc. This means if you want to know the temperature of the room where the Meter Plus is located, just ask a voice assistant like Alexa. The device also works with SwitchBot Hub Mini, smart humidifiers, and smart plugs that help to keep your room automated and comfortable at all times. It also features an alarm and push-notification function wherein you can set a temperature and humidity alarm range and the SwitchBot App will send a notification when the temperature or humidity reaches the range you have set.
SwitchBot Curtain is a device that makes your normal everyday curtains smart in just 30 seconds. The device is a small wireless robot that makes any curtains motorized and smart with a 30-second installation process. After attaching the bot to your curtain, you can open and close it with your smartphone or just set a schedule to automatically open or close it whenever you desire.
For advanced usage, you can get a SwitchBot Hub Mini, and start to voice control your curtains with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri, and other integrations. You can also set up a “Movie” scene on your phone that can shut your curtains and instantly transform your living room into a movie theater. Whether it is Rod, U Rail track, or I Rail track, SwitchBot Curtain will fit with different types of curtains. The Bot also works on touch. That means even without using your phone if you simply give a tug to your curtains, the Bot will sense your pull and do the rest of the work for you.
You can also use the Bot for double-sided curtains. Simply buy a Curtain Starter Pack (two units) to open and close your double-sided curtains from the middle. With a simple app setup, the two robots will run as one on the track.
Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your orders before the deal expires.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
Phone accessories and audio products manufacturer Anker is expanding its business to include the manufacture of 3D printers. The AnkerMake M5 3D printer which has just been launched on Kickstarter is Anker’s first-ever 3D printer – and it packs some exciting features with it. The AnkerMake M5 is primed to challenge the leading 3D printing brands for the top spot in the field.
Anker has a rich vein of trusted products from phone chargers to audio products. It hopes to leverage the excellent capabilities of the AnkerMake M5 to break into the 3D printing market. The AnkerMake M5 is priced at $499 as an introductory offer but the original price is $759, according to the company. Some of the innovations that come with the printer include a smart webcam that provides video and control services during the printing process. The webcam can automatically pause a print job when it observes deviation from the printing quality expected. It will also notify the user about the problem.
The AnkerMake M5 is claimed to print faster than any of the current brands in the market. Anker even claims that the printer is five times faster than any of the competing brands in the market. Anker also says that the 3D printer can easily be set up from the box and straightaway proceed to 250mm/sec printing. The implications of this fast printing model can be outstanding in the field. Most of the current 3D printers can only boast 50mm/sec speeds or less and the AnkerMake M5 could change all that.
While it is not clearly stated the mechanism that accounts for the enhanced speed of the printer, Anker points to some innovative measures that could have enhanced the printing speed. It says the Y-axis build plate is being moved by a fancy stepper motor with high subdivision drivers and two belts. In addition, advanced algorithms for a seamless process are also part of the innovations.
It is unclear how durable the AnkerMake M5 is and how the expectations will be matched by the product itself. The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign is aimed at providing the needed investment to drive the delivery of the product. A September date has been set for the first deliveries and we hope that Anker will follow the timeline.
Samsung is one of the handfuls of smartphone companies that also develops its own processors or chips. The Exynos chips from the South Korean giant haven’t been able to match up to the offerings from Apple and Qualcomm.
Even though Samsung manufacturers chips, the company doesn’t have an exclusive lineup of processors for its own smartphones. But if the latest report is to be believed, then that is about the change soon.
As per the latest report, Samsung is planning to develop chipsets exclusively for its own smartphones. This is a major step from the South Korean giant as reports indicate the System LSI division which makes chips and the Mobile eXperience (MX) division for mobile phones do not have a very close relationship.
It is being claimed that for Samsung’s System LSI division, the MX unit of the company is just like other customers who procure chips. The mobile processors manufactured by Samsung are also used in phones from other brands, including Vivo.
The report adds that TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung MX Business said during a town hall meeting that Samsung will now make processors specifically for the Galaxy lineup of smartphones. It is also said that Samsung has internally acknowledged that its employees “have insufficient AP capabilities” and that’s not necessarily because they are lacking in talent, but also because of insufficient manpower.
Samsung has been trying to make its Exynos chips stand out from others and be on par with the premium offerings from Apple and Qualcomm. In line with that, the company switched from its Mongoose cores to ARM’s design, and the newly launched Exynos 2200 features GPU made in collaboration with AMD.
Google is returning to its pre-pandemic operations by bringing back staff to its offices in Silicon Valley. In trying to ensure a seamless transition back to its previous operations, Google has teamed up with Unagi to offer its employees free electric scooters via a program called Ride Scoot.
The Ride Scoot program will see the workers reimbursed for the full cost of a monthly subscription to Unagi’s Model One e-scooter. The Model One has a stated price of $990 and is well-suited for short commutes. The Model One is lightweight and has a dual-motor system that delivers a top speed of 34km/h and comes with a range of 26km.
The move is meant to help smoothen the transition back into the pre-pandemic work system. Google has made tremendous investments even during the pandemic period and hopes to do more as companies start returning to their lives. It however remains to be seen how the employees react to the new incentive.
The subscription will amount to $50 every month for the Unagi Model One. The subscription also bundles maintenance and insurance fees. Unagi will set up booths at the various Google offices to sign up employees at a discounted rate of $44.10 per month together with the $50 enrolment fee. There are elaborate plans in place to test run the program and ensure that users use the e-scooter at least nine times a month to guarantee reimbursement by Google.
Huawei is expected to soon launch a new laptop in the company’s MateBook lineup of devices. Ahead of the official launch, the GeekBench benchmark results of the device has been leaked online.
The listing reveals that the upcoming Huawei MateBook series laptop from the brand is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H processors. The processor has 14 cores and 20 threads.
It packs 16GB LPDDR4-3733 RAM which is the same as the one used in the MateBook X Pro released towards the end of last year. The device has managed to score 10,726 points in the multi-core test and 1,693 points in the single-core test.
In the software department, the laptop is running the Windows 11 operating system out of the box. Apart from these details, the GeekBench listing of the upcoming laptop hasn’t revealed many details.
While the company has not yet announced the launch date for the new Huawei MateBook series laptops, reports indicated that the device could be officially announced this month.
The company had recently launched the MateBook 16 powered by the AMD processor, featuring a 16-inch 2.5K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. There’s a possibility that the upcoming laptop could be an Intel-powered version of the MateBook 16.
OnePlus is gearing up to launch a number of Nord branded smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the company will be launching as many as three Nord models, such as the Nord 2T, Nord CE 2 Lite, and Nord 3, in the coming months.PC Maghas shared the first official image of the Nord N20 5G.The appearance of the smartphone is almost identical to its CAD renders that surfaced back in November 2021.
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G will replacethe Nord N10 5Gfrom2021. Like last year’s model, the availability of the Nord N20 5G could be limited to the US market. It is expected to debut later this month in the US.
The publication has learned from OnePlus that the Nord N20 5G will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.itwill come equipped with an in-screen fingerprintscanner.
OnePlus Nord N20 5G official image by PC Mag
The rear side of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G has two large cameras, with a third snapper and an LED flash in between. As can be seen in the image, the Nord N20 5G has a 64-megapixel primary camera. The company’s logo is also available on the backside of the device.
The appearance of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the OPPO Reno7 Z(Southeast Asia)/Reno7 Lite (Europe)/OPPO F21 Pro (India). As mentioned above, the device is likely to stay in the US, where it will be sold through local carriers.
The Nord N20 5G is likely to feature theSnapdragon 695chipset. It may come with up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAhbattery that supports 33W fast charging. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It may run on the Android 12 OS with OxygenOS on top.
During the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 tech event in February this year, Nokia unveiled the Nokia C2 2nd Edition alongside the Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus. However, the company did not confirm the pricing and availability of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition at that time. The handset is now available for purchase in Europe.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition price
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is priced at 79 euros in Europe. The handset is also expected to arrive in Africa and Latin America. It will be available in Gray and Blue colors.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition specifications
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a 5.7-inch IPS panel that offers a resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. The entry-level smartphone is powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor that clocks at 1.5GHz.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nokia C2 2nd Edition
The device comes with 1 GB / 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 11 Go edition and is promised to receive 2 years of security patches. While it lacks a fingerprint scanner, it carries support for face unlock.
The front side of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup also features a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash. It packs a 2,400mAh battery removable battery, which supports only 5W charging.
On the connectivity front, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition offers options like dual SIM support, 4G LTE, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset also comes in a single SIM version.
At the end of the previous month, Samsung announced the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G smartphones in India. However, at that time, the company did not confirm the pricing and availability of both smartphones. It was confirmed earlier this week that the Galaxy A73 will be available for purchase starting today (April 6), with a starting price of Rs 41,999 ($554). Now, it has also confirmed the pricing of the Galaxy A33 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G price in India
The Galaxy A33 5G has arrived in India in two options. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the A33 5G is priced at Rs 28,499 (~$376). On the other hand, its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is priced at Rs 29,999 (~$395).
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Buyers can choose from Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Peach.The phone can be bought through Samsung India’s online store and in stores across the country.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED teardrop notch screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 13-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies. Its back panel has an OIS-ready 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.
The all-new Exynos 1280 SoC powers the Galaxy A33 5G. It ships with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The handset comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. However, its package includes a 15W charger. It boots to Android 12 OS and One UI 4.1 and is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
India’s leading electric vehicles manufacturer Tata Motors has unveiled its new Curvv design to help it produce longer-range EVs. The company plans to deploy this new platform and the first EVs will be out by 2024 with bigger batteries and range up to 500km.
Tata Motors has seen a surge in the number of electric vehicles it has sold in India in the last two years and it is the leading local manufacturer of EVs in the subcontinent. The gradual growth in demand has been fueled by an incentive regime for manufacturers that cut across the central and regional governments. However, despite the incentives, EVs currently account for about 1% of vehicle sales in India, due mainly to their cost and lack of sufficient EV infrastructure.
The Curvv design will see Tata Motors manufacturing cars with bigger batteries and more efficient and shorter charging times for the batteries. The budding Indian EV market is still grappling with the high prices of EVs together with a dearth of charging infrastructure in several parts of the country. The new design will be based on a new architecture for electric models.
Tata Motors has made a huge investment in EV technology to deliver clean cars to the Indian market. It plans to raise more than $2 billion in equity funding focused on its EV unit research and development efforts. It has also had to grapple with the rising cost of battery cells and other components of EVs.
While Honor fans have their eyes set on tomorrow’s Honor Play 6T launch, the brand has quietly debuted the Honor Magic4 Lite in the market. The smartphone isn’t a new device, rather it is a rebadged model of the Honor X30/Honor X9 5G.
The Honor Magic4 Lite’s pricing is yet to be revealed, but the colors have been known. The smartphone has three color variants – Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, and Titanium Silver. It is currently only available in France, and there’s no word about its availablity in other markets.
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The Honor Magic4 Lite boasts the same design as the Honor X30/Honor X9 5G. The phone sports a 6.81-inch punch-hole display with slim bezels on the top and sides. However, there’s still a chin that is noticeable. The screen on the phone is an IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+(1080 x 2388 pixels) resolution.
It has a circular camera module at the rear with a 48MP main lens, a 2MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a 16MP selfie snapper on the front. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core SoC. It packs a 4,800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.
In related news, the Honor Play 6T is due for launch tomorrow. It is marketed as a thin and light smartphone thanks to its 7.45mm thickness and 175 grams of weight. The phone will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by either the Snapdragon 680 or the Dimensity 900/8100 SoC. It will have 48MP dual cameras and a 4000mAh battery.
The renders of Garmin’s next big smart wearable have leaked and it will come with a non-color touchscreen among other features. This year has seen much activity from Garmin as it seeks to rise in the pecking order of leading smartwatch brands like Apple and Samsung. Some of the Garmin 2022 offerings are innovative timepieces on their own but the company is not resting on its oars. Garmin is preparing to launch the Vivosmart 5 which could be one of the best fitness trackers in the market. New details relating to the Vivosmart 5 have leaked and the smart wearable could come well-kitted in its segment.
The Vivosmart 5 is the successor to the Vivosmart 4 which was launched in 2018. The authoritative leak is coming from Roland Quandt and indicates an improved display with a non-color touchscreen. The new screen is about 66% larger than that of the Vivosmart 4. This means that the user can easily read all health and fitness data and notifications without hassles. There are however no observed major improvements in terms of the sensors and fitness tracking options.
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The Vivosmart 5 is rumored to have seven-day battery life and it offers an excellent option to monitor a wide variety of health and fitness activities. Multiple sports modes, GPS, and several sensors assure excellent monitoring of body functions. There are no indications yet on the pricing of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 but it could be priced lower than the Fitbit Charge 5 which is a leader in that segment. We expect some official confirmation or rebuttal of the claims relating to the Vivosmart 5.
Krafton has banned over 66,000 accounts for cheating during the week ending April 3, 2022. The Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) maker also published a list containing the names of all the accounts that have been shut out from its platform.
Krafton had seemingly ramped up its crackdown on accounts using unauthorized third-party programs in the BGMI game. The company said it will continue to implement strong sanctions and strategies that will help to eradicate the use of illegal programs in the game. It hopes to maintain a pleasant gaming environment for its teeming gamers.
The game-maker also provided the list of all accounts banned from the game last week. This is not the first time that Krafton will be shutting out thousands of accounts from BGMI. Overall, Krafton has banned a total of 122,766 accounts from BGMI since March 6 and 569,420 in 2022. The accounts ban began last year to prevent illegal programs from being used on the platform.
The bans previously did not target devices but now, both the account and device are shut out simultaneously. This means that even if a defaulting gamer registers a new account, he would still be unable to play the game from his mobile device. The ban is a continuous process as the company seeks to safeguard its gaming platform from counterfeiting.
A few days back, a new Fire-Boltt smartwatch called the Fire-Boltt Incredible was listed on the Amazon India website. Today, the smartwatch has officially launched in the market and can be purchased online.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible carries a price tag of Rs. 3,999(~$53) and has Black and Gold color variants. The smartwatch will go up for sale starting on April 8 on Amazon.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible has a circular dial featuring a 1.3-inch color AMOLED panel with 360 x 360 pixels resolution. It has a rotating crown on the right side for navigating through the UI. It has 28 sports modes and several health-related features.
The sports modes include localized games like Cricket, Badminton, Yoga, Walking, Running, Football, Cycling, and more. The health features include a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, mediative breathing exercise, and others.
Apart from the fitness features, the smartwatch can also show you texts, notifications, and app alerts. It also has a Bluetooth calling feature, meaning that you can receive, decline, or mute calls straight from your smartwatch.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible has in-built games such as 2048 and a flappy bird-like clone game. As for the battery, the smartwatch is claimed to last for up to 7 days with normal usage. It has up to 20 days of standby time. The smartwatch has IP68 dust and water-resistant rating. It also has music controls and remote camera control.
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