Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G with a display-packing faucet

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Apr 11, 2022

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi last week launched the MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G with a composition designed to deliver dependable water purification in Chinese homes. The product is presently listed on Xiaomi Mall and carries a price tag of 2299 yuan (~$361). The gadget will be on pre-sale from April 15.

The MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G adopts a 1000G ultra-large throughput and a water output speed of 2.65 L/min. With this setup, the device can fill a 150mL water cup in just 3.5 seconds. This is guaranteed to meet the daily needs of a large family.

It adopts a five-in-one composite filter element teaming up with an RO filter element to efficiently filter out bacteria and heavy metals in the water, allowing pregnant mothers and babies to drink directly. At the same time, the full-time no-stale water technology is adopted. When idle, the filtered pure water is returned to the RO membrane, and the filter element is washed repeatedly to improve the water quality and taste. The first cup of water can be drunk with confidence.

The service life of the PPC composite filter element is 2 years, and the service life of the RO filter element is as high as 5 years. The performance is stable and the water utilization rate is improved, which greatly reduces the cost of core replacement and saves money.

The ratio of pure wastewater is as high as 3:1, and the ratio of pure wastewater can also reach 2:1 when the water quality is relatively poor. Compared with ordinary 400G water purifiers, it saves about 2433 liters of water per year.

The faucet that comes with the Mijia water purifier 1000G comes with a smart screen display. You don’t need to open the cabinet. You only need to open the faucet to know whether the water quality and the filter element need to be replaced, making it easy for even the elderly to operate it conveniently.

The Mijia Water Purifier 1000G can be connected to the Mijia app from where users can check the water status at any time.

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Vivo X Note with a 7-inch screen, 60x telephoto lens, and 80W/50W charging unveiled

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

Vivo, on Monday, officially launched the Vivo X Note smartphone at an event in China. The smartphone comes with a huge 7-inch screen and has ZEISS optics. The device was released today alongside the Vivo X Fold and Vivo Pad.

Design and Display

The Vivo X Note comes as a refresh to the current premium smartphone lineup of the brand. The device features a rough finish and has parallel stitches in the vertical direction at the back. It is made out of glass and has a plain leather feel to it.

The phone has a 7-inch display with curved sides. It is an LTPO 3.0 E5 AMOLED panel with QHD+(3080 x 1440 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1500 nits peak brightness. The screen also has DisplayMate A+ certification and a 21:10 aspect ratio.

The phone has a 3D ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner with a larger area. Interestingly, Vivo has added an alert slider on the left of the device.

Specifications

As you’d have guessed, the X Note draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC. It is paired with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It also has Vivo’s V1 chip for image optimization.

Furthermore, it comes with a dual-SIM slot, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support. The device also has an IP68 rating for water/dust resistance and also features an IR blaster.

Battery and Charging

Vivo X Note packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.

Vivo claims that the phone can be charged fully in just 32 minutes. The phone boots on Android 12 out of the box.

Cameras

As far as optics are concerned, the Vivo X Note gets a new rear-camera design. It has a quad-camera system placed on an oversized camera island.

The setup goes by a 50MP Samsung GN 1 (OIS) main lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP portrait sensor, and an 8MP periscope telephoto (OIS) lens. The telephoto sensor has 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom support. The cameras on the phone are co-tuned by ZEISS optics. On the front, it has an 8MP lens for shooting selfies.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The Vivo X Note can be purchased in Black, Blue, and Gray colors options. The pricing is as follows.

8GB + 256GB – CNY 5,999(~$942)

12GB + 256GB – CNY 6,499(~$1,020)

12GB + 512GB – CNY 6,999(~$1,100)

The company has also released a 50W wireless charging pad priced at CNY 99(~$16). The device will go on sale starting on April 15 in China.

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Vivo X Fold launched with Zeiss cameras, dual-fingerprint sensors & a durable hinge

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

Vivo just held a launch conference in which it launched three new highly anticipated devices. One of the models includes the Vivo X Fold, which is the company’s first foldable smartphone that has apparently been in development for four years now. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

The newly launched Vivo X Fold adopts an inward folding design. In other words, the device’s primary display is hidden when the smartphone is in its folded state. Although, users then have access to the smaller external display in this mode. The rear panel features a large rectangular island module that houses a circular camera sensor setup and other necessary sensors like the LED flash. The front of the device features a punch hole cutout along with curved edges. Interestingly, the device also features two ultrasonic fingerprint scanners as well as an alert slider on the side.

The brand has placed an emphasis on the hinge of its first foldable handset, which comes with an aerospace grade wing design. In the Rheinland folding test, the device was folded 300,000 times overall to check its durability. Furthermore, even if the user folds the device 80 times a day, the folding mechanism will still remain functional over the course of 10 years. Since it is the first model of its kind from the brand, it is not surprising that Vivo made no compromises on its build quality.

Talking about the display, the Vivo X Fold sports a large 8.03 inch E5 LTPO OLED 3.0 display with UTG that has a 120Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and a 4:3.5 aspect ratio. The screen also supports HDR10+ and comes with a 113 percent DCI P3 color gamut. On the other hand, the secondary screen is a 6.53 inch E5 OLED panel that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and 21:9 aspect ratio as well. Notably, both the external and internal display features a punch hole cutout. Notably, the smartphone’s display also received A+ rating from DisplayMate.

Specifications

Under the hood, the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker runs on a custom made Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SPU and the Adreno 730 for graphics. To put things simply, the custom SPU is basically to enhance the security and privacy of the smartphone on a chip level. Additionally, this flagship grade SoC is paired with UFS 3.1 internal storage and LPDDR5 RAM.

Storage configurations include 12GB of RAM that will be paired with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The Vivo X Fold will run on the Android 12 operating system with the company’s custom UI on top. The handset is powered by a large 4,600mAh battery pack that supports up to 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The 66W fast charging can top up the device to full in just 37 minutes.

Camera

For photography, the device features a quad camera setup on the rear that includes Zeiss lens and T* coating. The primary camera is a Samsung GN5 50 megapixel sensor that has an f/1.75 aperture and OIS support, which is coupled with a 48 megapixel ultra wide angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, a 12 megapixel portrait lens (47mm focal length), and finally, a 5 megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers up to 5x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. On the front, the punch hole selfie camera on the outer and inner display is a 16 megapixel sensor.

Pricing, Availability, & Colors

The Vivo X Fold will be available in three different color options. This includes Blue, Black, and Gray color variants. The device is available in multiple configurations, so here are the prices:

12GB + 256GB – 8,999 Yuan (roughly 1,413 US Dollars)
12GB + 512GB – 9,999 Yuan (roughly 1,570 US Dollars)

The device will go on sale starting on 22nd April 2022 in China on major e-commerce websites, with pre-orders starting from today.

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Vivo Pad launched with 11-inch LCD display, SD870, 13MP dual cameras, and 44W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 11, 2022

Vivo Pad has been announced in China today along with the Vivo X Note and Vivo X Fold foldable smartphone. The brand has entered the tablet segment with the device. The Vivo Pad packs premium specifications including a high refresh rate display, a Snapdragon 8-series processor, fast charging, stylus support and more. The tablet competes against the likes of OPPO Pad, Xiaomi Pad 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and others in the market. Read on to know what the Vivo Pad has in store for us.

Vivo Pad specifications and features

Beginning with the display, the Vivo Pad comes with an 11-inch LCD screen bearing a 2.5K resolution. It features 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. The device is compatible with a stylus (that can be attached magnetically) and the brand calls it Vivo Pen. The tablet sports a boxy form factor and houses a square camera module on the back panel. In terms of audio, the Vivo Pad is equipped with a quad-speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos.

The Vivo Pad features dual rear cameras. The setup comprises a 13MP primary lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Vivo Pad houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor coupled with Adreno 650 GPU. The device packs 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The tablet draws its power from an 8,040mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging. Software-wise, the Vivo Pad runs on Android 11 OS out of the box. Connectivity options on the device include USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.

Vivo Pad pricing and availability

The Vivo Pad is offered in Blue, Black, and White colours. In China, the tablet comes in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$392) and 2,999 Yuan (~$471) respectively. The company is yet to confirm whether it will be made available in markets outside China.

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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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Apr 11, 2022

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

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 | 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

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.

WhatsApp working on a new drawing tool feature

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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)

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)

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

Ola — 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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 10, 2022

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.

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.

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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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Apr 10, 2022

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.

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.

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.

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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Apr 10, 2022

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.

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.

Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang edition electric scooter

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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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