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Vivo X Note appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC & 12GB RAM

Last week, Vivo officially confirmed the upcoming Vivo X Note premium flagship phone which is set to launch alongside the Vivo X Fold and the Vivo X Pad on April 11 in China.

Vivo X Note

So far, the device has been subject to multiple leaks, however, the company has been silent about its specs and features. Now, according to a MySmartPrice report, the device has been spotted on Geekbench running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

The device is listed on Geekbench with the model number V2170A. The listing reveals that the device’s motherboard is codenamed “taro” which implies that it runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The octa-core processor on the SoC has a peak clock speed of 3.0Ghz and comes paired with an Adreno 730 GPU. The listing also reveals that the phone has 12GB RAM and is running Android 12.

Coming to the Geekbench results, the device scored 794 points in the single-core test and managed 3158 points in the multi-core test.

Vivo X Note specifications

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So far, rumors state that the Vivo X Note will house a 7-inch AMOLED Quad HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. For security, it will feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The premium flagship phone is confirmed to feature a curved edge display with a centrally aligned punch-hole.

The X Note will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is likely to arrive in options such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage.

The device will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. The handset is also expected to come with 50W wireless charging support. There is no information on the selfie camera of the device. The round-shaped camera module available on the back will comprise a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KGN1 primary camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 lens, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 lens, and an 8-megapixel OV08A10 camera with 5x zoom.

Other features of the device will be revealed on April 11, so stay tuned for more.

 

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Mi Note 10 bags MIUI 13 update in China with one bit you may not like

The Mi Note 10 was launched as a premium mid-ranger back in 2019. Having already received two Android version upgrades in the form of Android 10 and 11, it’s obvious that the device won’t be getting a taste of Android 12. And that’s exactly what’s come about with the MIUI 13 update released for the phone today in China — it’s based on Android 11.

Still, the update comes with a slew of changes in the form of new widgets, improved system font, new super wallpapers, and numerous optimizations, so the missing Android upgrade shouldn’t be too much of a bother.

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The complete changelog for the update has been given below (via Xiaomiui).

Highlights

  • New: Privacy camera for face recognition and protective watermarks for images
  • New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms
  • New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability
  • New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers
  • New: A new widget ecosystem with app support and personalization options
  • New: New features for performing tasks seamlessly on multiple connected devices
  • Optimization: Improved overall stability

Widgets

  • New: A new widget ecosystem offers lots of items that can make your Home screen more informative
  • New: New gorgeous widgets for system and third party apps
  • New: Lots of customizable widgets, including different clocks, signatures, and sticker

More features and improvements

  • New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
  • Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, Weather, and Themes
  • Optimization: Privacy protection, secure web browsing, and better feed
  • Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

System

  • Stable MIUI based on Android 11

Sized 3GB and carrying firmware version 13.0.1.0.RFDCNXM, the update is only available for Mi Pilot Testers as of now. But once it’s found to be bug-free, it should be rolled out for more users in China, after which a global rollout should commence. As with every other update, not all of the features will be making their way into the global MIUI 13 build for the Mi Note 10, though.

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Razer headset turns guardian angel, blocks bullet and saves Californian kid’s life

A Reddit user going by the name Enough_Dance_956 shared a strange tale where a headset, apparently the original Razer Kraken, turned guardian angel and blocked a bullet, saving their life.

A bullet came in through their bedroom window and was on course to hit the head of the OP but was deflected by the head strap of the headset, hitting the wall and landing on the user’s bed. The bullet allegedly came from a block away and was a stray, meaning it wasn’t meant to hit the user. The incident happened in California.

“hello to everyone who sees this. i’m trying to get a hold of someone at razer to thank them with all my heart. wednesday morning at 10:30am a stray bullet went through my window and hit the razer headphones on top of my head. if it wasn’t for the headphones made with good quality i would’ve been a dead kid at the age of 18. i couldn’t even imagine all the pain my family and friends would’ve been through,” says the original post.

The post (via Windows Central) also includes photos showing the damage done to the headphones as well as the window, while another post shows where the bullet hit the wall and the bullet itself.

The Razer Kraken seems to come with a very solid build and has quite some padding in the head strap, with a metal band inside. It’s hard to say if the headset would’ve offered similar protection had it been of a plastic construction.

In another comment, the Reddit user stated that Razer had reached out and offered to replace their headset but they had declined the offer, saying they only meant to express their gratitude to Razer.

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SwitchBot Smart LED Strip is now available for a discounted price of $12.99 (Retail Price $19.99)

SwitchBot Smart LED Strip light which generally retails for $19.99 is now available for a discounted price of $12.99 only by using the coupon code: 15SBLIGHTSB at Amazon US. This deal is valid from 4 April to 15 April 2022. 

Switch BOT LED light

SwitchBot Smart LED Strip light is different from its competitors as it can be controlled not only with Wi-FI but also using Bluetooth. This means you have a multi-connectivity option to use and control your smart lights. Apart from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you can also use the SwitchBot App, the attached control box, or the 24 key IR remote to control and set up your light strip. 

Switch BOT LED light

SwitchBot LED strips are smart assistant compatible. This means with simple voice commands you can switch on / off your lights, change the focus or color and turn on “game mode” to light up your gaming area within seconds. You can use voice commands like Alexa, set the brightness of the living room strip light to 50% or Alexa, set the living room strip light to blue, etc to create the right mood and zone for your work, studies, or parties. The notable feature of SwitchBot is that it is not only compatible with Alexa and Google Home but also supports Siri shortcuts, SmartThings, IFTTT, and CLOVA.

Switch BOT LED light

SwitchBot LED strips come with a dedicated music mode that can sync your lighting with the music and let the light dance to the tune naturally. Also, the memory function allows the light to automatically remember the last settings when you use it again making your parties fun and lively. 

Switch BOT LED light

Whatever scene you are aiming for, whatever mood you are in,  with the SwitchBot app, you can choose from a wide variety of scenes and colors to set up the perfect space as per your desire. Whether it’s your study room, child’s play area, workspace, party hall, or bedroom, you can always set up the right mood with these strip lights. With 1600W colors and 5 different color-changing modes, there is something for everyone using SwitchBot LED strips. 

Finally, compatibility with the Switch Bot ecosystem enables the LED Strip Light to work with other SwitchBot devices. This means you can set up the lights for multiple usage scenarios like:

  • When coming home: Color Bulb + LED Strip Light + Contact Sensor + Hub Mini
  • Home movies: Color Bulb + LED Strip Light + Curtain + Hub Mini
  • Gaming : Color Bulb + LED Strip Light + Curtain + Bot + Hub Mini
  • Parties: Color Bulb + LED Strip Light + Hub Mini

SwitchBOt Smart LED Strip Light

Switch BOT LED light

Key Specs:

  • Model Number: W1701100
  • Rated Power: 11W
  • Input Rating: 100-240 VAC
  • Wireless Connection: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
  • Color Type: RGB
  • Dimming Range: 1% to 100%
  • Ways of Control: Controller, app, voice control & remote control
  • Operation Life: Around 25000 hours

SwitchBot is giving out their smart LED strip for $12.99 only at Amazon US. The deal expires on 15 April 2022.  So hurry up and place your orders to avail the discounted Smart LED strip.

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

Realme 9 4G landing page reveals 108MP main camera & key specs

Realme recently confirmed that the latest device in their numbered series dubbed the Realme 9 4G will be launching on April 7th in India. Now, the landing page of the device has appeared on Flipkart and Realme India website confirming some of its specs.

Realme 9 4G

The listing reveals that the upcoming Realme 9 4G will come equipped with a 90Hz Super AMOLED display with a 360Hz touch sampling rate and 1000 nits of peak brightness. The screen will also house an in-display fingerprint scanner which will double as a heart rate monitor. Previously, Realme has also offered this feature on the 9 Pro+ devices. On the Realme 9 Pro+, it works by opening the heart rate measurement tool on the device and keeping a finger pressed on the fingerprint scanner until it shows a reading on the screen. So we can expect the feature to operate similarly on the 4G sibling.

The landing page also reveals that the device will come with a triple camera setup on the back comprising of a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 primary sensor, a 120-degree super-wide-angle camera, and a macro lens. The phone will have a slim 7.99mm body and weigh just 178 grams. It will also feature the Ripple Holographic design on the rear which it will share in common with the Realme 9 5G.

Realme 9 4G

Other than that, the smartphone will have a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port on the bottom along with a speaker grill. The smartphone will have three color variants namely Sunburst Gold, Meteor Black, and Stargaze White. Previous rumors state that the handset will feature a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging and will come in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is also rumored that the smartphone might feature a 6.6-inch display and boot Android 12 out of the box.

 

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Redmi 9T has surprisingly started testing Android 12 internally, change in update strategy?

Xiaomi doesn’t usually grant more than a single Android update for its budget devices, but news of Android 12 internal testing for the Redmi 9T seems to be signaling a change in the company’s update strategy. The phone, which was launched with Android 10-based MIUI 12, may soon be getting its second Android upgrade in the form of Android 12.

As spotted by Xiaomiui, build 22.4.2 based on Android 12 has begun testing internally for the global variant of the Redmi 9T. It isn’t clear if the build will be labeled MIUI 13 when it’s rolled out, although it does look quite probable.

Redmi 9T Android 12 internal testing
Via Xiaomiui

Of course, Android 12 will be the very Android version bump that the Redmi 9T will receive, but it’s not known if MIUI 13 will be the final MIUI upgrade.

As for when the leaked build will be officially rolled out for the Redmi 9T, well, there’s no clue as of yet. Xiaomiui expects it to be seeded after 3-4 months, which definitely isn’t the speediest we’ve seen, but considering the device was never meant to receive a second Android update in the first place, we aren’t complaining.

MIUI 13 isn’t a major update by any means and the number of new stuff you get with it seems to depend on the price of the device you own, for some reason. Devices like the Xiaomi Mi 11X have seen multiple new features while others like Redmi Note 10 Pro are left with barely any new items over MIUI 12.5.

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How to get battery percentage icon on iPhone 12

iPhone 12 was released almost 18 months ago with the iOS 14 on board. The device is upgradeable to the latest iOS 15.3.1 and should receive major updates till iOS 19 (or whatever it may be called then). That is over 5 generations of OS upgrades!

Here, we’ll take you through how to get the battery percentage icon on iPhone 12.

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Must See: iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Enabling the battery percentage icon on the status bar is easy as pie on iOS. If needed, you may also add a widget to the Home Screen for better visibility. We’ll be sharing the steps in detail below.

Display the iPhone 12 battery percentage

The battery percentage icon helps you to view how much charge remains in your iPhone 12 battery in the status bar. You can also add a widget to the Home Screen to regularly check the battery status of your iPhone 12 or even connected accessories (including AirPods and other devices).

Steps to get iPhone 12 battery percentage in the status bar

It’s pretty simple to show the battery percentage on the status bar of the iPhone 12 just by a simple swipe. Yes, all you have to do is swipe down from the top-right corner of the display.

Swipe Down to Reveal the Battery Percentage

Add a Battery widget to your Home Screen

In order to add a battery widget to the home screen, follow the below steps.

  1. Touch and hold the Home Screen wallpaper or background until the apps begin to jiggle or shake.
  2. Tap “+” icon at the top of the screen. Then you have to scroll down and tap “Batteries“.
  3. Swipe left and right through the widgets to view the size options. The different sizes display different information.
  4. Once you choose the size you want, tap Add Widget.
  5.  Finally, tap Done to make the widget applied on your Home Screen.

If you don’t want the widget and are OK with the default battery percentage in the status bar, you may remove the widget by these steps.

  1. Touch and hold the battery percentage widget to open the quick actions menu.
  2. Tap Remove Widget (or Remove Stack), then tap Remove.

That’s it! This is how you can closely monitor the battery level on your iPhone 12. The steps are applicable for any iPhone 12 Series and even for the latest iPhone 13 Series.

Also Read: iPhone 12 and 12 mini receive official price cuts in India on Flipkart

Fanttik X8 Apex Tyre Inflator Review: Lightweight, Portable, & Works as Advertised

Have you ever carried around an air compressor for inflating your car tires, and then wondered if its necessary to store another CO2 inflator for your bicycle tires? And for the convenience of inflating your basketball, you might also have to keep a hand pump in your room.

Personally, I have come across all of these situations over the past few years.

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But no need to feel sorry for me. As a tech reviewer, it’s ridiculous that I never thought about anything that could fix this embarrassing situation. But now the age of carrying around multiple pumps are over after I saw the Fanttik X8 Apex compact Air inflator. And this one device can solve multiple problems.

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The Fanttik X8 Apex can be one of the most useful tools in your car trunk, and more importantly, it won’t occupy much space no matter where you place it. The 7.78-inch x 2.5-inch x 2.5-inch (2000 x 635 x 635mm) unit is one of the most compact multi-use air inflators. And thanks to the light weight of 848g, it’s handy enough to carry it anywhere instead of ‘dragging’ it around. Inside the compact tube, Fanttik just equipped it with a 29 Wh battery offering 7800mAh (3*2600mAh), which is powerful enough for a portable air inflator. It can support inflating more than 4 car tires or 13 bicycle tires or 80 basketballs in each full charge. So with the powerful battery performance, the brand gives it other features to make it even more useful. 

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There’s a built-in flashlight on the top, with which users can turn it into a hand torch for emergency use, though it’s not particularly bright. And turn it over, you will find an additional USB-A port for pushing out power next to the Type-C charging port. It allows you to use it as a power bank to charge devices such as phones and tablets. 

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Not just being convenient, the X8 Apex is also easy to use. When I first used it, I had no problems operating it even without the manual. Once you turn on the air inflator, a large LED panel shows you the battery level on the top, a digital air pressure gauge in the middle, and another selectable readout as preset pressure. What makes it so easy-to-use is that in addition to manual mode, it comes with four smart modes-Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle and Ball. Even for the inexperienced, the inflating process wouldn’t be intimidating. 

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Or if you knew exactly what air pressure you want in the tire, the manual mode would be better for you. All you need is to select the value you want and screw on the valve. Then press the power button, and the air inflator starts working and pumps up the tire or ball just right to the level you just set. Impressively, it won’t take long. The X8 APEX has a built-in chip that can quickly inflate tires and provide max pressure of 150 PSI and airflow of 32L/Min. In my experience, it took only 16s to pump up my road bike tire (around 0-45 PSI) and 7s to pump up a basketball (0-8 PSI). To pump up a normal car tire, it took a bit longer, but still finished inflation within 6 minutes. The great thing is that you no longer have to keep a close eye on the pressure gauge or count the time to prevent over-inflation during the inflating time. 

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The maximum pressure of 150 PSI is already enough for anything I am inflating, but apart from the excellent inflating performance, the only downside that I would complain about is the noise it makes, which is a bit loud (<80dB). But it seems that there are no alternatives that have such efficiency without making a loud noise. However, most traditional air inflators produce even louder noise when they are at work. So it’s better to make sure that you avoid using it at quiet times or places where you can make much noise. Another thing that you need to be careful of is the heating issue. Although the X8 APEX comes with pretty powerful cooling design, as suggested, it’s better not to be used continuously for over 10 minutes, so just take a break before re-use. 

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Apart from the above-mentioned features, it almost perfectly fits my imagination of a portable inflating tool and even exceeds it. The X8 APEX is also very easy to store after use. The included pouch is a very nice way to store it: unscrew the hose and just put it inside the air inflator with the hose and other accessories. In addition to the punch, other accessories include a Schrader-Presta valve adaptor (for bicycle tires), a Needle valve adaptor (for balls), and a short USB-a to USB-c charging cable. With all of these accessories, the air inflator fits most inflatable stuff. 

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The Fanttik X8 APEX probably is one of the dream tools for those who drive cars or ride motorcycles/bicycles a lot. It can effectively restore your tires in question back to top condition on long outdoor trips, while the portable size won’t make it a bulky burden.

 

Xiaomi issues statement justifying Samsung-like performance throttling

After the Samsung app throttling debacle, it has now come to light that Xiaomi may be just as guilty. Geekbench co-founder John Poole earlier claimed on Twitter that Xiaomi is limiting performance based on app names, much like Samsung was, and revealed that disguising Geekbench as Fortnite caused the Mi 11’s single-core performance score to drop by 30% and multi-core performance score by 15%.

For that, Xiaomi has now issued an official response (via Hardware Info):

“Xiaomi applies temperature management strategies to ensure an optimal product experience, especially with demanding apps that are often used for extended periods of time. On many of our devices, we offer 3 types of performance modes, allowing users to adjust the balance between performance and energy efficiency At the system level, all optimizations related to application performance weigh many essential factors, such as power consumption, performance, and thermal impact.”

To summarize, Xiaomi hasn’t denied the allegations and has admitted to the employment of “temperature management strategies” to adjust power consumption and performance in order to “ensure an optimal product experience.”

Xiaomi also seems to be implying that the performance limitations can be bypassed to a certain degree through the built-in performance modes. Switching to the performance mode should prioritize performance at the cost of reduced battery life, so if you feel your phone’s running a little jittery, you know what to do.

However, it is worth mentioning here that the 3-level performance modes are limited to phones with high-end chips, making it likely that Xiaomi’s app-name-based throttling is a premium phone-only affair.

John Poole had previously posted some comparison data showing that Geekbench on the Xiaomi Mi 11 when disguised as Fortnite resulted in some significantly dropped scores — single-core dropped from 1,129 to 791 while multi-core dropped from 3,714 to 3,125. Similar reductions were seen when Geekbench was disguised as Genshin Impact.

Last month, Geekbench had kicked multiple Galaxy S series phones off its benchmark charts following the debacle, so it would be interesting to see how the benchmarking platform handles this new case.

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Indian pricing tipped for both memory variants

Last week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A33 5G along with the Galaxy A73 5G in India. The company also unveiled the Indian price tag of the Galaxy A73 5G late last week, And now, a report has emerged revealing the Indian pricing of the Galaxy A33 5G smartphone.

According to a 91moblies report, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed the Indian pricing of the recently launched Galaxy A33 5G devcie. The tipster states that the smartphone will start at ₹28,499 ($378) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will be priced at ₹29,999 ($398) in the country. The South Korean giant is expected to soon reveal the pricing of the device officially.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specifications

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

As for the specs and features of the devcie, It has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The screen also features a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.

The Galaxy A33 is powered by Samsung’s latest 5 nm-based Exynos 1280 SoC and gets up to 8GB of RAM. The phone will come with 128GB of internal storage in India, which can be expanded via a microSD card. It comes with the Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and gets IP67 water and dust resistant certification. The device houses a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and incorporated a fingerprint sensor for security.

For photography, the smartphone has a 48MP primary camera with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, it houses a 13MP camera in the notch.

 

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HONOR flagship tablet tipped to launch in May, will feature tablet version of Dimensity 9000

The HONOR product launch scheduled for May has been tipped to lift the curtains on a number of products. Along with a new laptop series, the company will also be launching a new flagship tablet, says tipster Factory Manager.

The flagship tablet will be equipped with a “very powerful” chip, likely a flagship one, and will set the benchmark for 2022 Android tablets. While not explicitly mentioned, the tipster did hint that the said chip will be another version of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 with a higher frequency. This version is aimed specifically at tablets and power-efficient notebooks and will likely not be making its way to smartphones.

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HONOR released the V7 Pro tablet last year with a similar chipset called the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T. The processor is based on TSMC’s 6nm process and has 4×A78 large cores + 4×A55 small cores, and it’s likely that the chip described above will be a part of the Kompanio series as well.

In terms of laptops to be launched with the May event, there will be a new HONOR MagicBook series that will be equipped with 12th Gen Intel or Ryzen 6000 series processors.

Earlier, the same tipster also said that Huawei will hold an event in April to launch the new MateBook notebook and Huawei Band 7.

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Oppo confirms custom Sony sensor on F21 Pro, reveals Enco Air2 Pro launch date too

Last week, Oppo officially announced the Indian launch date of its highly anticipated F21 Pro series of smartphones. The company is said to debut the Oppo F21 Pro 4G and the F21 Pro 5G on April 12 in the country. Now, before the scheduled release, the company has confirmed some of the camera specs of the F21 Pro through a press release.

Oppo F21 Pro cameras

OPPO F21 Pro

According to Oppo, the upcoming F21 Pro will be the first device in its price segment with the Oppo exclusive 32MP Sony IMX709 front camera sensor. This is the same sensor that debuted on the Oppo Reno 7 series devices. The company states that this selfie sensor has 60% more light sensitivity making it ideal for low light scenarios, and offers a 35% reduction in noise compared to the last-gen IMX615 sensor.

OPPO F21 Pro
OPPO F21 Pro

The F21 Pro will also have an advanced AI Portrait Enhancement feature offered on both the main and the selfie cameras. The feature will be capable of differentiating between beauty spots and skin blemishes and identifying subjects—based on ethnicity, gender, and age—to offer personalized and natural face retouching.

It is also confirmed that the device will house a 2MP micro camera with support for 15x/30x magnification.

Oppo Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds

Oppo Enco Air2
Oppo Enco Air2

Along with the F21 Pro series, Oppo will also debut the Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds on April 12. The earbuds will feature a 12.4mm diaphragm driver. The company states that the upcoming TWS will reproduce crystal clear vocals and offer potent bass. The earbuds will also offer an active noise cancellation feature to get rid of ambient noise across various frequencies. The Enco Air2 Pro will come with a transparent bubble design, so we can expect them to look similar to the recently launched Oppo Enco Air2 TWS earbuds.

 

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Honor Play6T series smartphones to come powered by MediaTek processor

Honor recently announced that the company will be hosting a new product launch event on the 7th of April in its home market China where the upcoming Honor Play 6T smartphones will be made official.

Now, just days ahead of the launch, a new report has surfaced online which reveals that all the models in the lineup will come powered by the MediaTek processor.

HONOR Play6T featured

While it has been revealed that MediaTek chips will be powering the phones in the Honor Play 6T series, the exact model of the processor has not been revealed. However, it is said that it won’t be the MediaTek Dimensity 820.

The Honor Play6T Pro has been spotted on TENAA, which reveals that the phone will come with a flat screen having a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. It has a thickness of 7.45mm and weighs just 175 grams.

It will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD display with 2388 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to come packed with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

As for the camera departments, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the phone has a 48-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

We expect the smartphone to come running the latest Android 12 operating system with the company’s own custom user interface on top. It will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery and have 40W fast charging support.

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Get Huge Discounts and Deals on Xiaomi Products at the Hekka Mi Fan Festival 2022

The Hekka Mi Fan Festival 2022 is now live. Under this fan festival, you can get huge discounts on popular Xiaomi products. The deal is applicable to Xiaomi smartphones, smart home devices, consumer electronics, smart security systems, and more. If you are a Xiaomi fan then you are bound to find something interesting and useful at exciting prices during the Hekka Mi Fan Festival 2022. The festival starts on 1 April and ends on 10 April 2022. 

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Moreover, there is a special reward for all Gizmochina readers. Under the Hekka MI Fan Festival 2022, you can get an additional $10 discount by using the coupon code: gizmochina10.  Please note that this coupon code is applicable to orders above $29 only.  So make sure to check out the hot deals and discounts on Xiaomi products at hekka.com.

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OnePlus Nord Buds live shots, key specifications through FCC certification

OnePlus is reportedly working on Nord branded TWS earbuds. It is likely to launch with the OnePlus Nord Buds moniker. A new TWS earbuds with an E505A model number has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The certification has revealed the live images and key specifications of the device. The FCC listing (via. MySmartPrice) also confirms the OnePlus Nord Buds name.

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the testing of the Nord Buds is now going on and it has appeared in the database of the BIS authority in India. Apart from revealing the E505A model number, it does not confirm any information on the specs of the TWS earbuds. The BIS certification is a good hint that the Nord Buds will be released in India.

OnePlus Nord Buds Live Images

Coming back to the FCC listing, it reveals that the left earbud of the Nord Buds has an E505AL model number, while the right earbud has an E505AR model number. Each earbud has a 41mAh battery, and its charging case has a 480mAh battery. There is no other information available on the specs of the Nord Buds.

The images of the Nord Buds prototype available in the FCC listing show that its charging case will have a USB-C port for charging. The retail box of the device may include a short USB-C cable. As far as the design is concerned, the Nord Bud will sport a half in-ear style design.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus Nord 2T with a Dimensity 1300 chip in India later this month or in May. While there is no official confirmation or leaked information on its launch, it may break cover alongside the Nord 2T or the Nord 3, which is likely to debut in July this year.

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Motorola Edge 30 key specifications tipped again, reveals Snapdragon 778G+, 144Hz display, and more

A recent report revealed that Motorola is gearing up to launch three new Edge branded smartphones such as Edge 30, Edge 30 Lite, and Edge 30 Ultra. A fresh leak by tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the key specifications of the vanilla Edge 30.

Motorola Edge 30 specifications (rumored)

The specifications of the Motorola Edge 30 were leaked recently, but it did not reveal any information about its processor. The new leak reveals that the Edge 30 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. Last month, Edge 30 was spotted with the SD778G+ chip at the Geekbench benchmarking site.

The front side of the device will feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The device will run on the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with MyUX.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Motorola Edge 30 Pro

The Edge 30 will feature a 6.55-inch P-OLED panel that will produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 144hz refresh rate. The device will draw power from a 4,020mAh battery that will carry support for 30W fast charging. The device will come equipped with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

In related news, the forthcoming Edge 30 Ultra is believed to be the rumored ‘Frontier’ model, which will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset. As far as the Edge 30 Lite is concerned, it is expected to arrive with specs such as a 6.28-inch P-OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 695 chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual rear cameras, and a 4,020mAh battery. The thickness of the device will be under 7mm.

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Android 13 may allow single eSIM to connect to two carriers at the same time

Google is expected to reveal some information about the next-generation Android 13 operating system at the upcoming annual developer conference next month. While some of the features of Android 13 have leaked online, the company could officially reveal these features at the conference.

As per the latest report, the search engine giant is now working on a feature that will allow users of Android 13-powered smartphones to have dual SIM capability on a device with a single eSIM chip.

Google Dual eSIM MEP Patent

Currently, eSIM allows only one subscriber line to be active at a time. So Google has been working on a way to offer dual-SIM support using a single eSIM chip. For this, the company has developed multiple enabled profiles (MEP), allowing one eSIM element to actively connect to two carriers simultaneously.

Google was granted a patent for this technology back in 2020 and is reportedly planning to include it with the final release of Android 13 during the third quarter of this year.

Apart from Android 13, the support for MEP could be available for other devices, including those running iOS, macOS, and Windows, as mentioned in the patent application. The Pixel series smartphones are reportedly being tested for this new feature and there’s a possibility that Google could license the technology to other companies.

There are a couple of features of the Android 13 that have already leaked online, including support for controlling the brightness level of the flashlight and allowing notifications to be dragged on the display in split-screen mode, among others.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro+ could be in works, specifications tipped

OPPO recently announced the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro for global markets. In China, it unveiled another model called the Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition. According to a Chinese tipster, the OPPO Find X5 Pro+ smartphone could be in the works. She has tipped the key specifications of the device.

OPPO Find X5 Pro+ specifications (rumored)

According to the tipster, the OPPO Find X5 Pro+ will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED E6 curved edge display, which will offer a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for LTPO technology. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and MariSilicon X NPU chip, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The device will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 150W UltraVOOC fast charging. It will also carry support for AirVOOC wireless charging. It is likely to come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.

OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition
OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition

For selfies, it will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX789 primary camera with 5-axis optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B periscope ultra-telephoto camera with 5x zoom and OIS support.

The device may come with other features such as Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and rear, a 6-series aluminum alloy middle frame, dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear motor, an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, NFC, an IR blaster, and an IP68 rating. There is no word on the launch date of the device. The tipster has speculated that it could be priced at 6,999 Yuan (~$1,100) for the 12GB+256GB variant.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Bluetooth certified, India launch seems

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is one of the Nord branded smartphones that is expected to launch soon in India. Recently, the device was spotted on certification platforms such as BIS and TDRA with model number CPH2409. It is speculated that the model number GN2200 is also associated with the device. Fresh information reveals that the Nord CE 2 Lite with GN200 model number has bagged Bluetooth SIG certification, which indicates that its launch may not be far away.

The GN2200 variant was seen in the database of the FCC and UL (Demko) certification sites in March. These listings revealed a couple of details, such as the Snapdragon SoC, a 4,500mAh battery, 33W fast charging support, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Camera FV-5 listing revealed that it could be equipped with a 64-megapixel primary camera.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Bluetooth SIG

The Bluetooth SIG certification has not revealed any key information on the specs of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. It only confirms the support for Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. Devices are known to go official in a span of one month after appearing in the database of Bluetooth SIG site. Hence, it is likely that the Nord CE 2 Lite may break cover by the end of April or in the starting weeks of May.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected to have a 6.59-inch LCD display with a high refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. may feature a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 primary camera. The main camera on the back of the device could be a 64-megapixel one. It could also have a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite
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The Nord CE 2 Lite is likely to come preloaded with Android 11 and OxygenOS. The Snapdragon 695-powered device could come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It may come with a 4,500mAh or a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. While the device will lack an alert slider, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It may carry a sub-Rs 20,000 (~$264) price tag in India.

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Realme GT Neo3 India launch fast approaching as it bags BIS certification

Recently, Realme announced the Realme GT Neo3 in China. Speculations are rife that the handset will come to other markets in the coming weeks. It could be launched soon in India as it has bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Realme GT Neo3 has cleared both steps of BIS certification. This indicates that the Neo3 may launch later this month or in May.

A recent leak revealed that the Neo3 will arrive in three variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. However, there is a possibility that the 8GB+256GB may not be available in India. The device is expected to arrive in colors like Nitro Blue, Asphalt Black, and Sprint White. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the device of GT Neo3 in India. It will probably be priced between Rs 30,000 (~$395) and Rs 40,000 (~$527) in India.

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Realme GT Neo3

Realme GT Neo3 specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with the Dimensity 8100 chipset. The device is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

When it comes to capturing selfies, the GT Neo3 offers a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The back of the phone has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The GT Neo3 boots up to Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0. It packs a 4,500mAh / 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W / 150W fast charging. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner onboard.

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