Huawei Mate X3 foldable smartphone to reportedly launch by the end of this month

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Apr 1, 2022

Huawei was among the first companies to launch a foldable smartphone and the company already has a couple of devices available in the market. It is now gearing up to launch the third generation of its foldable smartphone.

As per the latest report, Huawei is expected to launch its next-generation Huawei Mate X3 foldable smartphone in China by the end of this month. However, the company is yet to officially confirm the launch date.

The Huawei Mate X3 was recently spotted on TENAA, revealing some of the key details related to the smartphone. It features a 6.5-inch OLED cover display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an 8-inch OLED foldable screen with a 90Hz refresh rate support.

Under the hood, the device is said to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000 SoC and is likely to be a 4G-only smartphone, similar to several other recently launched smartphones from Huawei because of the US sanctions.

In the camera department, the phone is expected to have a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor. On the front side, the device is likely to have a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the operating system, the Mate X3 will come running the HarmonyOS 2.0.1 (HongMeng OS in China). It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery and will support 55W fast charging technology.

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iQOO U5x goes on sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 1, 2022

Last week, iQOO quietly unveiled the iQOO U5x smartphone in China. Starting today, the handset is available for purchase in the home market. It is the second U-series iQOO phone to launch this year after the Snapdragon 695 chipset powered iQOO U5, which debuted in January this year in China.

iQOO U5x price

The iQOO U5x has arrived in China in two options, such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 849 Yuan and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,049 Yuan. It can be purchased in Polar Blue and Star Black colors.

iQOO U5x specifications

The iQOO U5x has a 6.51-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 269 ppi pixel density, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The front side of the device has an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) dual-camera setup.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hoof of the iQOO U5x. The device comes with 4 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, the device has a microSD card slot. The device comes with the Android 11 OS and OriginOS Ocean UI.

The iQOO U5x houses a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging through the microUSB port. The device measures 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm and weighs around 179 grams.

In related news, iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo6 flagship phone on April 13 in China. Reports have revealed that the device will come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G goes on sale in China; pricing starts at 3,299 yuan ($519)

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Jeet

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Apr 1, 2022

Samsung recently announced a bunch of Galaxy A-series smartphones, including the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A53. Today, the South Korean giant has officially launched the phone in the Chinese market.

In China, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comes in two models — 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage costing 3,299 yuan (~$519) and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage which is priced at 3,699 yuan (~$897).

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 800nits brightness. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Exynos 1280 processor which is manufactured using a 5nm process.

The phone packs 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also comes with support for the RAM Plus feature that offers virtual memory of up to 8GB on the device.

In the camera department, the Galaxy A53 5G features a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the device has a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own One UI 4.1 custom interface on top. The company is also promising security updates for up to five years on this device. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 25W fast charging.

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iPhone 14 tipped not to have an under-display fingerprint sensor, periscope camera

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 31, 2022

Authoritative Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo has hinted that this year’s lineup of iPhones will miss out on the under-display sensor and periscope camera. Kuo’s latest investor notes provided these details for the analyst who has had some bull’s-eye predictions in the past.

The analyst also feels that Apple may be unable to meet up with the periscope camera technology before 2023. The fingerprint technology will come likely in 2025 according to the researcher.

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The iPhone 14 lineup will likely be launched towards the end of the third quarter of this year but there are already some details flying around about the lineup. The iPhone 14 will come with two punch holes, a more powerful main camera sensor, a thicker body and it will be powered by the A16 Bionic chip (especially for the flagship models in the lineup). The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to have ProMotion displays with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Little can however be said about the rumors at this time. Apple remains mum on the iPhone 14 for now.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 launched in India for Rs 1,999

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

Earlier today OnePlus launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro in India and also debuted the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 earbuds in the country.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 is equipped with 12.4mm drivers which are the largest among all OnePlus audio devices. The earbuds are also equipped with the unique AI scene-model algorithm which will reduce call noise levels using the inbuilt microphone.

The earbuds are built with an IP55-rated body that is dust- and water-resistant and comes with a hydrophobic nano-coating. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 also features a silicone-made neckband.

The earbuds come with Bluetooth v5 connectivity and have support for AAC and SBC codecs. The earbuds are capable of delivering a maximum sound pressure level of 102 decibels and include an impedance of 32 ohms.

Just like the earlier Bullets Wireless Z and Z Bass Edition, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 connects to any OnePlus phone after you separate the earphones. This triggers the pairing sequence on the phone. It doesn’t work with non-OnePlus phones, though, as you need to manually enable Bluetooth pairing in that case.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 has a 200mAh battery which is rated to deliver 30 hours of playback time at 50 percent volume. The earbuds also have fast charging support over USB Type-C that offers 20 hours of backup in 10 minutes of charging.

The earbuds which come in Beam Blue and Magico Black shades are priced at Rs 1,999 ($26) in India.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 31, 2022

OnePlus 10 Pro has finally hitten the global market: it is the first premium flagship after the “merge” with OPPO which reunited the development teams and the R&D departments of the two brands. This puts the new handset in direct competition against the OPPO Find X5 Pro which is the latest OPPO top-tier flagship. A lot of people are already considering the OP10 Pro as an affordable Find X5 Pro because it shares most of the specs sheet with the OPPO flagship but it is available at a more affordable price. But is this the truth? We hope that this comparison between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro will clear your ideas in regards.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Pro

	OnePlus 10 Pro	OPPO Find X5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 200.5 g	163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 or 8.8 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), LTPO AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof

Design

The design is undoubtedly the most noticeable difference between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Actually, the Find X5 Pro comes with a more premium design. It is the only last-generation phone with a ceramic body and its look is simply stunning. The OnePlus 10 Pro is built with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like most of the other flagship phones. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is waterproof with the IP68 certification, while the OnePlus 10 Pro is not. The OP10 Pro snapped into half in a bend test made by the famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything, while the Find X5 Pro is a lot sturdier and resistant. So, if you are looking for the best design and build quality, you know what to choose.

Display

The OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro are equipped with exactly the same display. It is a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, the LTPO 2.0 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, the HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of up to 1300 nits, one billion colors, an in-display fingerprint reader, and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It is one of the most brilliant displays on the market and it comes with great color accuracy. Both the phones feature great stereo speakers as well, and the audio quality provided is similar just like the display performance.

Specs & Software

Even the hardware department is the same: OnePlus 10 Pro and OPPO Find X5 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform which is currently the most advanced chipset by Qualcomm, as well as an amount of RAM up to 12 GB and up to 256 GB of internal storage. The OPPO Find X5 Pro has a memory configuration with 512 GB of internal storage, but it is exclusive to the Chinese market. The two flagships run Android 12 out of the box customized by ColorOS 12.1, but in the global market, the OnePlus 10 Pro gets OxygenOS 12. It is different customization from the ColorOS, but the ColorOS code base remains the same.

Camera

The most advanced camera belongs to the OPPO Find X5 Pro: both come with Hasselblad natural color calibration, but the Find X5 Pro has a superior main camera that is the Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution. On the other hand, the OnePlus 10 Pro has better zoom capabilities thanks to an 8 MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3.3x optical zoom. The ultrawide cameras are the same: Sony IMX766 with a 50 MP resolution, again.

Read More: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X flagship phones officially launched

Battery

Last but not least, the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro feature exactly the same battery and the same charging technology. We are talking about a 5000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, and given that most of the other components are the same, expect a similar battery life too.

Price

The price of the OPPO Find X5 Pro for the European market is €1300/$1439, while the OnePlus 10 Pro starts from €899/$995 for the base configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Find X5 Pro naturally wins the comparison, but if you do not mind having a less impressive design and build quality, as well as an inferior camera, the OP10 Pro may be enough for you.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 10 Pro

PRO

More affordable
3.3x optical zoom
Same display, hardware and battery as the Find X5 Pro

CONS

Inferior main camera

OPPO Find X5 Pro

PRO

Better main camera
IP68 waterproof
More beautiful
Better materials
5-axis OIS

CONS

Higher price

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Nothing has “(1) more thing” to reveal on April 1

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 31, 2022

Nothing finally has something to launch tomorrow. The brand has cryptically revealed on Twitter that it will announce “(1) more thing”, but what’s it? let’s take a look.

Nothing has been somewhat a synonym of the word loquacious. The brand has been teasing quite a few things but there’s nothing actually in the picture, as of yet. This time around, the company took to Twitter tweeting “announcement tomorrow”, and there’s also an image attached to the tweet.

The image shared showcases a smartphone’s curved sides. It has a speaker grille, USB Type-C port, microphone, and what appears to be antenna bands. There’s no headphone jack on the phone. The image has “(1) more thing” written on it, which we aren’t sure whether it is the name of the device or some left-over announcement that the company wants to reveal tomorrow.

Everything seems cryptic and takes us again on the hype train that the brand pulled off ever since its inception. However, not to forget tomorrow’s date, that’s April 1st. It could just be some random April fools joke or could actually be an announcement, who knows.

Nothing is aimed towards offering a similar experience as Apple. With the tweet, the company appears to be mimicking Apple by tweeting with the “(1) more thing” phrase. For those unaware, “one more thing” was Steve Jobs’ popular phrase from Apple events.

Nothing, a few days back, officially confirmed its future plans. There’s a Nothing smartphone in sleeves called the Nothing Phone (1) — scheduled to debut this summer. The brand is also keen on bringing its own UI called the Nothing OS offering less bloatware. It also has plans for offering an ecosystem similar to Apple and has also confirmed having its own community.

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Google Pixel 6a retail box leaks, might launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

So far, various reports have suggested that Google is preparing to soon debut the budget version of the Pixel 6 series smartphones, dubbed the Google Pixel 6a. Last week, news emerged that the Pixel 6a could be announced at the Google I/O event in May and will later launch around 28th July.

Now, Techxine has shared a new picture that features the Pixel 6a’s retail box indicating that the launch might indeed happen sooner rather than later. The box features an image of the Pixel 6a which features a similar design to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The phone’s camera visor appears to be made out of glass but it could also be glossy plastic. Previous rumors also suggest that the device will be made completely out of plastic.

Coming to the camera visor of the device, looking closely, we can see a faint pill-shaped outline around the two cameras in the visor, which is in line with the previous renders of the device. The large LED flash on the right is also the same as featured in the renders and the device appears to indeed omit the microphone hole and the laser autofocus.

Coming to the specifications, previous leaks have indicated that the smartphone will feature a 6.2-inch OLED display and will feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. Similar to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, this one too will be powered by the Google Tensor chipset and have 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide angle lens. The front-facing camera on the device will be housed inside a punch-hole cutout.

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Motorola Moto G52 renders and specifications leaked ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 31, 2022

Earlier this month, the Motorola Moto G52 was spotted on certification websites confirming its existence. However, there was no news about the phone thereafter. Now, Evan Blass(via 91Mobiles) has shared some official renders and specs of the smartphone taking us closer to its release.

The Motorola Moto G52 will take on the Motorola Moto G51. The smartphone will carry forward the triple camera and punch-hole design from the G51. The phone is codenamed ‘Rhode’ and has a large punch-hole panel. It is a 6.55-inch pOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate, which is a downgrade from the 120Hz refresh rate of its predecessor. But, a pOLED panel from an LCD screen is still an upgrade anyway.

Moving to the back, it has a vertical camera placement with a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device has a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies. On the back, it has the Motorola logo and written text. It has a SIM tray on the left spine and a volume rocker, a power button on the right side.

It is said to have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB, 256GB of storage. For those unaware, this chipset doesn’t support 5G, meaning it will be a 4G-only handset. This is an unusual move as the predecessor Moto G51 has 5G support with its Snapdragon 480+ SoC.

The device will pack a 5,000mAh battery and have an IP52 rating. There’s no detail about its charging speed. It will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box and come in Black, White, and Blue colors. As of now, Motorola hasn’t revealed the launch date of this phone, nor do we get any date from the tipster. But the phone is said to debut internationally soon.

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Get Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds for Heavily Disocunted Price of $27

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Mar 31, 2022

Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds which generally retail for $50 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $27.33 only at AliExpress. This power-packed budget earbud comes with powerful bass and AI-enhanced calls that give you value for money. Please note that this is one of the cheapest prices offered yet for this product by the Anker store. This super deal ends in the next 36 hours.

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Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds

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3 EQ modes: Soundcore signature, Bass booster, Podcast
Compact and lightweight
AI-enhanced calls
8 hours of playtime: 32 hours with the case
IPX5 water-resistant
One-step pairing
Single earbud mode
10 minutes fast charging – 1-hour playtime
Color: Black

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OnePlus 10 Pro launched globally; Here’s specs, pricing & availability

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

After the initial launch in China back in January, OnePlus has finally debuted its latest flagship device, the OnePlus 10 Pro globally. The flagship device has been launched for Indian, European, and North American markets, so let’s take a look at what it has to offer.

Design and display

The OnePlus 10 Pro takes design cues from the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and comes with a metal camera housing that melts with the frame on the side. On the right edge, we get the signature OnePlus alert slider while the back features a matte rear glass panel like its predecessors. Talking about size and weight, the handset measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.5mm in dimensions and weighs 200.5g.

On the front, the device flaunts a 6.7-inch second-generation LTPO AMOLED display (flexible) with support for variable refresh rates (1Hz to 120Hz). This curved panel has a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels (QHD+), 525 PPI, a punch-hole at the top left corner, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Other specs of the screen include 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Performance

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The operating system on the device is the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12.1. The OS shares its codebase with OPPO’s mobile operating system (ColorOS) and brings along features such as HyperBoost (for gaming) and more.

The device gets its energy from a 5,000mAh battery. The North American version of the device has a 65W charger in the box, while users in Europe and India will be getting the 80W SuperVOOC power brick. The phone also features support for 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging. It also has support for reverse wireless charging.

Other features of the smartphone include 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), x-axis linear vibration motor, and dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos.

Camera

As far as optics are concerned, the OnePlus 10 Pro houses a triple camera setup on the rear. This system includes a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0, XPan Mode, and more.

OnePlus 10 Pro Price and Availability

The OnePlus 10 Pro will retail at the following markets with the price tags given below:

North America

8GB + 128GB – $899

India

8GB + 128GB – ₹66,999
12GB + 256GB – ₹71,999

Europe

8GB + 128GB – €899
12GB + 256GB – €999

UK

8GB + 128GB – £799
12GB + 256GB – £899

Buyers can avail the phone in either Volcanic Black or Emerald Forest (Green) color options. Pre-orders are already open, with actual sales scheduled for April 5 in India and April 8 in other regions.

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Realme Buds Air 3 TWS earbuds launching on April 7 in India; Pricing, specs &more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

Last week, realme launched the Buds Air 3 true wireless earbuds at the realme GT NEO 3 launch event in China. For now, there are only rumors of the GT NEO 3 device launching in India next month, however, the brand has officially announced the Indian launch date of the realme Buds Air 3 in the country.

According to their official website, the new TWS earbuds will debut in India on April 7th at 12:30 PM. The company has also hinted that the earbuds will be priced in the Rs 3000 range. Although the exact pricing is still hidden, customers who buy the earbuds on April 7th will get a flat Rs 500 discount on their purchase.

realme Buds Air 3 specs and features

The teaser on the official website reveals that the device will come in White and Blue color options. The TWS earbuds adopt an in-ear design and come with a “10mm LCP Dynamic Bass Boost driver,” capable of producing audio at an ultra-low latency of 88ms.

The realme Buds Air 3 feature a “deep-sea” noise reduction system, capable of reducing noise by up to 42dB, and has even obtained the world’s first Rheinland high-performance noise reduction certification. The system works by making use of dual microphones — 1 feedforward and 1 feedback.

Promised battery life maxes out at 30 hours with the charging case on normal mode and 22 hours with ANC turned on. Without the case, the earbuds should last for 5.5 hours. 10 minutes of charge has also been promised to provide 100 minutes of listening.

The Buds Air 3 are protected against the elements with IPX5 water resistance, although the rating is limited to the earbuds alone and not for the case.

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Xiaomi 12 Pro launch timeline revealed for the Indian market

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 31, 2022

Earlier this month, the Xiaomi 12 series forayed to the global market by a release in Europe. The Indian market was also tipped to get the series soon but the launch timeline wasn’t revealed. Now, the tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Pro will be launching soon in India.

The tipster said that the Xiaomi 12 Pro will arrive in April in the Indian market. He only mentioned the Pro model, so we aren’t sure if the other models will accompany it at the launch. However, the Xiaomi 12X was tipped earlier to launch in India. So we might see the phone later or at the same time as the 12 Pro in the country.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Pro sports a 6.73-inch AMOLED LTPO display with FHD+ and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

It features a 32MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera system. It has a 50MP main, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto sensor.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone houses a 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It boots on Android 12 OS and has MIUI 13 on top.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, A71 5G, S20 FE 4G receive One UI 4.1 update

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

Last week, we reported that users of the Galaxy A52s 5G were facing issues like their devices slowing down and the battery of the smartphone draining too quickly. These issues arose after Samsung rolled out the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 to these devices.

Now, Samsung has begun rolling out the Android One UI 4.1 update to these devices which will hopefully fix the issues. Along with the A52s, the South Korean giant has also released the One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy A71 5G and the Galaxy S20 FE 4G. The Galaxy A71 5G has completely skipped the One UI 4.0 update and is directly jumping to One UI 4.1.

The latest update brings plenty of improvements along with the standard bug fixes and the March 2022 security patches to these devices. Some highlight features coming with this update are the Smart Calander and the improved RAM Plus. The Smart Calander reads dates from all messaging apps and allows for easier input in the actual Calendar app. The RAM Plus on the other hand enables virtual memory capability on these devices and now offers a choice of four options between 2GB and 8GB.

The update is said to be live in Europe and South Korea at the moment and will see a wider rollout soon. If you have not received the update yet, you can manually check for the One UI 4.1 update on their Samsung Galaxy handsets by heading to Settings > Software update. Users also have the option to grab the new release directly from Samsung’s Firmware Update Server (FUS) and flash it manually on their Galaxy device.

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G render leaked with 4th-gen design and slim bezels

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy M33 5G and the Galaxy M23 5G smartphones via press release. The reveal included a majority of their specs along with their design, however, the company has kept the Galaxy M53 5G under wraps.

Now, a YTECHB report has leaked the renders of the Galaxy M53 5G giving us the first glimpse at its design. The back panel of the device looks identical to the Galaxy M33 5G with the same square camera island and a quad-camera cutout. The LED flash of the device also has the same placement as the Galaxy M33.

The front however is quite different. The render reveals that the screen of the device will come with a punch-hole cutout instead of a dew-drop design. The bezels on the device are also quite thin compared to the Galaxy M33 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specs (Rumored)

The device is rumored to come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it will have a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device is said to arrive will with over 10 5G bands and features Bluetooth 5.2.

The handset will house a quad-camera setup on the rear. The camera system will include a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there will be a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone will boot One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. It will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which will be capable of charging at 25W. However, rumors state that Samsung will not be shipping a charger with the device.

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realme Book Prime India launch date announced

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 31, 2022

The realme Book Prime has been making rounds on the internet for a while now and is a rebranded Realme Book Enhanced Edition, which was announced in January this year in China. It was launched for the global market alongside the Buds Air 3 but the Indian market was given a miss. That changes soon though as realme has now revealed the laptop’s launch date for the country.

The company’s official site for India now has a big banner on the home screen with the launch date for the realme Book prime. Set for April 7th, 12:30 PM, looks to be a premium offering and will therefore likely carry a premium price as well.

While the banner doesn’t reveal much in terms of specifications, only saying that the realme Book Prime will have an 11th Gen Intel processor and a 2.8K display, most of its specifications are already known. We have given these below.

The realme Book Prime is likely to feature a 14-inch LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 3:2. It will offer a screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. It will be powered by the 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU that’s paired with the Intel Xe iGPU.

The laptop will include 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 512GB of PCIe SSD storage, and a 54Wh battery. It will likely come pre-installed with Windows 11 OS and is expected to support 65W fast charging.

On the connectivity front, the realme Book Prime is expected to feature 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.

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Samsung plans to capture 40% of India’s mid-range smartphone market

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 31, 2022

The mid-range smartphone category in India is going through a growth phase. This segment in the country covers the phones selling in the range of ₹20,000-₹45,000. Therefore, earlier this week, Samsung announced its plans to conquer almost half of the mid-range smartphone market in the region.

A few days back, Samsung took wraps off five new Galaxy A series models for India. At the launch event in Bengaluru, Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Marketing Head for Samsung India, revealed to the Deccan Herald (via SamMobile) that the South Korean electronics is hoping to capture 40% of the mid-range smartphone segment (₹20,000-₹45,000) in the country with the help of its new handsets.

According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung’s market share in India’s mid-range smartphone category stood at 28% in 2021. The company registered a growth of 87% YoY in this segment.

Since India is a price-sensitive market, brands have been pushing various financing options to attract consumers. Samsung introduced its own lending platform dubbed ‘Samsung Finance Plus’ three years ago. It is currently available in over 50,000 stores across India. Babbar disclosed that over 50% of this platform’s users are new to credit as they have never availed loans in their life.

The average selling price of smartphones in India increased in 2021 due to supply issues. At the same time, mid-range phones now offer more as well as diversified features targeting multiple audiences. This has resulted in the growth trajectory for the mid-range smartphone category in the region, and hence, every OEM wants a pie of it.

Apple working on proprietary payment processing tech for its finance products in the future

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Sean

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Mar 31, 2022

Apple is apparently working on a new payment processing technology for a multiyear plan to expand its financial services and products. The company is developing in house technology that will help it reduce its reliance on its partners in the financial sectors.

The news arrives from Bloomberg, with the report stating that the Cupertino based giant is developing a payment process tech and infrastructure. This will involve processes like risk assessment, fraud analysis, credit checks, and dispute handling, which is similar to most financial services. Furthermore, the brand is reportedly even planning on building tools to calculate interest rewards, approving transactions, and more.

The report adds that a part of the project is internally dubbed as “Breakout,” and will involve Apple’s shift away from its current financial systems. As of right now, the iPhone maker relies on its partners like Goldman Sachs Bank and CoreCard for the Apple Card, Green Dot for Apple Cash, and Citizens Bank. But with this new project, Apple will bring all of its financial services for its future products in house. At the moment, it already Apple Card and Pay, but might soon offer subscription services for its hardware and even a “buy now, pay later” option in the future.

The report states that the buy now, pay later option will be the first product from the company to launch within its new system. This will include an option for a four payment option called “Apple Pay in 4” and an option for a long term payment plan through the “Apple Pay‌ Monthly Installments.” Keep in mind that even if the report is true, it will take the brand a while to work on develop its financial services and infrastructure. So, its say to assume they are a while away for now.

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vivo X80 Pro takes gaming into consideration, features an extensive cooling solution

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 31, 2022

The vivo X80 series is nearly here now with a launch possible scheduled on April 11th along with the much-anticipated X Note and X Fold phones. If that indeed happens, it would mean the arrival of five flagship phones together, which isn’t something you see often. Ahead of the purported big day, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some of the specs of the vivo X80 Pro.

The vivo X80 Pro should be one of three models and will be sold alongside the vivo X80 and vivo X80 Pro+, just like last year’s vivo X70 series. The tipster says that it will be powered by the top-of-the-line MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor and will be taking gaming into consideration, featuring a 4000mm² VC plate for heat dissipation. As such, it will be supporting the Honor of Kings game at 120Hz right out of the box.

In terms of display, it will have a 6.78″ FHD+ E5 AMOLED curved panel with a single punch-hole for the selfie camera. The display will also support DC dimming and will therefore be easy on the eyes. The haptics experience should be top-notch too, thanks to the presence of X-axis linear motor.

Lastly, the phone will have a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery, which will likely support 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Jia Jingdong, vice president of vivo brand, earlier said that the original NEX series’ legacy of innovation will not disappear, and will instead be carried forward by the flagship product X series.

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Apple supplier TSMC believes that demand for smartphones is slowing

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Sean

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Mar 31, 2022

Apple supplier TSMC has said that the demand for consumer electronic products like PCs and smartphones is seeing a slow down. Apparently, the demand has fallen owing to a number of factors.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the news arrives from TSMC’s Chairman Mark Liu. The senior official of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company said that the ongoing geopolitical uncertainities and new lockdowns caused by the coronavirus in China has caused demand to fall. The executive of the world’s largest contract chipmaker and major Apple supplier made the statement at the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association. He further added that customer interest has fallen in particular in China.

On the other hand, the rising prices of raw materials and components have also caused production costs to go up for chipmakers like TSMC. Liu believes that “pressure could eventually be passed on to consumers,” which would likely impact the demand of customers since prices of the end products will also rise. He said that “Everyone in the industry is worried about rising costs across the overall supply chain… The semiconductor industry already and directly experienced that cost increase.”

Furtehrmore, Liu stated that TSMC will not be changing its growth targets despite not being able to meet customer demand with its current capacity. However, it plans on reorganizing and prioritizing orders for “areas that still see healthy demand.” A noticeable sign of customer demand falling is Apple’s newly launched iPhone SE 2022, which will have its production lowered due to lower than expected demand in the global market.

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