Black Shark 5 makes Geekbench appearance, video showing shoulder keys in action also posted

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Mar 26, 2022

The Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro have appeared on Geekbench, showing off their Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips, respectively, ahead of their Chinese launch scheduled for March 30th.

Among them, the Black Shark 5 Pro has managed to achieve peak scores of 1,237 points and 3,750 points for single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. The Black Shark 5, on the other hand, seems to hover around the 3,000 and 1,000 points mark, which although isn’t too impressive for a gaming phone, should be improved once the series is released.

Additionally, the official Black Shark Weibo handle today showed off the phones’ shoulder buttons with a demo video. Dubbed “Magnetic Lifting Shoulder Button 2.0,” the dedicated keys allow greater control when gaming, whether it’s FPS or racing games. They seem to have a “U-shape” for optimal grip.

The Black Shark 5 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED with a 2400 × 1080 resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 under the hood will be assisted by 16GB of RAM and will be powered by a 4650mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Meanwhile, the Black Shark 5 is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144Hz. Under the hood, there’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor paired with 12GB of RAM that will get its juice from a 4650mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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realme GT NEO 3 could launch in India next month, BIS certification indicates

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Mar 26, 2022

The realme GT NEO 3, which was launched on March 22nd in China as the world’s fastest charging phone, is now headed to India and Malaysia as indicated by its new country-specific certifications.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav through a tweet today showed off the BIS and SIRIM certificates for the device. The former stands for Bureau of Indian Standards while the latter refers to the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia.

Realme GT Neo 3 launching soon in India recieves BIS & SIRIM certification. 😎
Expected to launch in April or May in India.#realme #RealmeGTNeo3 pic.twitter.com/YchEgajTQk

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 26, 2022

Abhishek expects the realme GT NEO 3 to launch in April or May in India, which is quite plausible considering Chinese phones typically do take a month or two to reach the global market following their domestic launches.

The realme GT NEO 3 comes in three colors, two of which have Le Mans-inspired racing stripes, which makes it extremely attractive. On the front, it sports a 6.7 inch OLED display that has an FHD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate support. Under the hood, it features MediaTek’s newly announced Dimensity 8100 SoC, which is fabricated by TSMC’s 5nm process.

For photography, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. This is joined by an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens and another 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

But perhaps the best part is its 4,500mAh battery that can be charged up to 50 percent in just 5 minutes thanks to industry-leading 150W charging support.

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realme GT NEO 2 bags Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 in China

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 26, 2022

The realme GT NEO 2 is now receiving the Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 update in China with a bunch of new features. The phone is a recent launch and shipped with realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box.

realme UI 3.0 is a fairly major update integrating multiple Android 12-specific features into the skin such as dynamic wallpaper-based theming, the new Privacy Dashboard, and mic and camera status bar indicators. These are topped with realme optimizations such as AI Smooth Engine for better animations and system performance and Floating Window 2.0.

The official update changelog was frankly a bit too long so we cut it down a bit, showing only the important parts:

Design

[New] Smart assistant card, providing smart and efficient application cards, key information is clear at a glance, and key functions can be reached at a touch
[New] Reconstructed page layout, noise reduction and white space, and differentiated primary and secondary information by color, and the core information is more focused
[New] Three-dimensional icon design, introducing new materials, unifying light and shadow and layers, and experiencing the joy of color
[Optimization] Quantum animation engine 3.0, centered on “quality”, simulates real physical motion, optimizes 300+ animation details, and brings a more natural interactive experience
[Optimization] Richer screen styles, support for real strange cats, and portrait painting AOD, make self-expression more unique

Performance optimization

[New] Intelligently predict frequently used applications and load them in advance, the application opens faster
[New] Display the power consumption record in the form of graphs to quickly understand the details of battery consumption
[Optimized] When switching WLAN, Bluetooth, airplane mode, NFC, the response speed is faster
[Optimization] The loading speed of high-frequency scenes of third-party applications is improved, and browsing Weibo and watching videos is more enjoyable

System

[Optimized] Automatic brightness adjustment algorithm, optimized intelligent scene detection, more comfortable to browse the screen

Obviously, the changelog for the global variant of the realme GT NEO 2 will look a lot different. The update should take a while to reach outside China, though, since a realme official said that the complete rollout in China may take up to 15 days (via IT Home). It is likely that the global release will only start afterward.

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Dell XPS 15 & XPS 17 2022 refresh launched with 12-gen Intel chips

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Mar 25, 2022

PC giant Dell has just launched the 2022 refresh of its XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops, making them available for purchase starting today. Compared to the last generation, the devices come with upgraded Intel Alder Lake-H 12th gen CPUs.

The XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops both offer three different configurations when it comes to CPU namely Core i5-12500H (12 cores), Core i7-12700H (14 cores), and Core i9-12900HK (14 cores). The laptops will come with support for DDR5-4800 RAM configurable up to 64GB while storage onboard will be of the PCIe4 x4 SSD variety and will max out at 4TB.

The screen options available across both the 15-inch and 17-inch variants are the 3840 x 2400p IPS touchscreen and the second is the old-school 1920 x 1200p non-touch display. The 15-inch version will also offer an OLED 3456 x 2160p touchscreen panel.

The laptops will offer options between Intel’s integrated graphics and a discrete graphics card. Both the XPS 15 and XPS 17 will be offered with variants fitted with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. However, the 15-inch laptop will top out at an RTX 3050Ti while the 17-inch model will be offered with up to a GeForce RTX 3060. Dell has stated that the RTX 3060 clad SKUs will be made available for purchase sometime in April.

As per a report by GSMArena, the new 2022 Dell XPS 15 starts at $1,449 for the Core i5 CPU model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. XPS 17 starts from $1,849.

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Mitsubishi’s Pajero manufacturing facility to start producing toilet paper instead

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

In the aftermath of the end of car production activities in its Sakahogi, Japan plant, Mitsubishi Motors has inked a deal to sell the facility to a paper manufacturing company. This is the culmination of a chain of events that was signposted by the company’s decision to axe the Pajero from its production line last year. Retail sales have been below expected and the Pajero had been last redesigned more than 15 years back.

The loss of the plant was therefore inevitable for the Japanese automaker, and the current deal to sell the facility to Daio Paper was aimed to retain some jobs within the local economy. The deal is worth 4 billion yen ($33 million) and will see the new owners retooling the facility to produce paper products like tissue and toilet paper. The plant’s location in central Japan will offer Daio the flexibility to effectively supply Tokyo and Greater Osaka regions, which are major economic centers in the country. Daio holds a 30% share of the facial and toilet tissue market in Japan, and the new facility could see it expanding its reach.

There are mixed opinions relating to the future of the Pajero – an SUV with a rich history in Japan and across the world. The Australian market got the last glimpse of the SUV when the Final Edition of the model was presented in 2021. Up to 800 units were delivered at the time. There is also the talk of a possible collaboration between Mitsubishi and Nissan with the next-generation model underpinned by previous models. It is also rumored to come with a redesign by 2924 at the earliest.

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iPhone SE 3 panel produced from world’s first low-carbon aluminum smelting process

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

Apple has made significant investments in its goal of significantly reducing its carbon footprint in manufacturing its various products. Apple’s Green Bonds project has gulped about $4.7 billion since 2019 when it commenced and some great dividends are now becoming visible. It has been announced that the Cupertino-based company will be deploying aluminum produced through a new and carbon-free smelting process in the manufacture of the iPhone SE.

According to Apple, the new technology will produce aluminum without creating any direct carbon emissions, unlike the current aluminum smelting processes. The new aluminum production process is being powered by Elisys at its Quebec facility. The production process is itself driven by hydropower. Elisys is a joint partnership between Rio Tinto and Alcoa. Apple says it is committed to leaving the planet better than it met it and the Green Bonds project is a key tool for achieving its environmental renewal efforts.

The Green Bond investment is advancing leading to breakthrough technologies needed to reduce the carbon footprint of materials used in production. Apple says its goal is to use only recyclable and renewable materials in production and there are already great gains in that direction. An Apple facility in Denmark is using renewable energy for the entire production process.

The potential of producing commercial purity primary aluminum that is carbon-free is quite remarkable for the environment. The byproduct of the production process is oxygen, unlike current smelting processes that yield a raft of greenhouse gases. There are therefore possibilities that the Elisys production process could make lasting changes to the environment by fundamentally altering how aluminum is produced. Apple ha$1s not put any timeline yet on the potential release date of the iPhone SE produced from carbon-free aluminum.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is facing GPS Connectivity issues, fix coming soon

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Mar 25, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra users are facing GPS issues with the device. The affected consumers have raised complaints on social media and Samsung Community forums.

Consumers have complained that the GPS signal is not available when using navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze.

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10 days into using the s22 Ultra and there is a major issue with the GPS not working with maps etc. Looking at the samsung forums it's a common problem. Samsung sort this out ASAP otherwise you'll be having a lot of products returned, including mine.

— Ben Rogers (@ben_rogers92) March 15, 2022

According to user reports the GPS issues are largely impacting consumers in Europe, and the affected Galaxy S22 Ultra models appear to have an Exynos SoC and it is not yet confirmed if the same issue is being faced by users with the Snapdragon version. The phone shows searching for networks when users try to use Google Maps or Waze.

Samsung is aware of the GPS issue with the Galaxy S22 Ultra and is said to be working on fixing the issue. But, the company has not yet provided a concrete timeline as to when the problem will be fixed.

A Samsung forum moderator said that “the company is aware of the problems and is working on fixing them through a software update.”

Some users have been able to fix the issue temporarily by following regular troubleshooting methods like switching on and off the phone. However, it appears to be a temporary fix as the issue appears again after some time.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro gets an Ice-Skin cooling case bringing up to 3°C temp. reduction

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

Oppo unveiled the Find X5 Pro was unveiled in China back in February 2022 and it is the latest flagship offering from the Chinese company. It has an impressive cooling mechanism but Oppo has added a lightweight Ice-Skin cooling case for the model. The Ice-Skin cooling case for the Find X5 Pro will further reduce heating by up to 3 degrees Celsius in the premium smartphone.

The Oppo Find X5 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and it has an advanced cooling system. The new Ice-Skin cooling case however sports a revolutionary technology based on the Glacier-Mat hydrogel layer. The hydrogel layer in the cooling case reabsorbs moisture from the air consistently to create a circular cooling system. The technology was developed by researchers at Wuhan University.

The Ice-Skin cooling case of the Find X5 Pro is slim and lightweight, making it seamlessly fit with the smartphone without feeling the additional weight. It is similar to a regular protective case for the smartphone. The Ice-Skin cooling case is part of the package for customers who pre-ordered the Find X5 Pro in China. There are no details yet on the global availability of the Find X5 Pro and the Ice-Skin cooling case.

Google’s upcoming Nest Hub’s display will double as a standalone tablet

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

There are hints that Google could be working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor slated for release later this year. According to reports on the product which is still under development, the screen is detachable from the speakers.

The second-generation Nest Hub was released in 2021 with a smart display and starts at $99. The larger Nest Hub Max was released in 2019 and is priced at $229. It features a 10-inch screen, a more powerful audio output, and can function as a videoconferencing device. The next Nest Hub device is reported to have a removable tablet that is attached to the base speaker. It presents a conventional-looking smart home device.

The new Nest Hub will provide more interface options and elements. Swiping up or down will reveal some of the items on offer via its screen. It also includes a feature-rich browser but it is unclear what operating system will run on the new Nest Hub. It is unlikely that the Chrome OS will be deployed in the new Nest Hub due to its high power requirements and possible cost implications. The option of Android OS for the new Nest Hub could expand the functionality of the device and open it to Play Store resources.

There is no definitive statement from Google on the possible launch of the next Nest Hub. The coming weeks will reveal the possible trajectory of the Nest Hub.

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iQOO U5x is official with Snapdragon 680 SoC and 5,000mAh battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

While iQOO is prepping to release the iQOO Neo6 in the market, the brand has quietly launched the iQOO U5x in China. The device comes with a recycled Vivo design and offers budget specs like Snapdragon 680 SoC and 5,000mAh battery.

The iQOO U5x is priced at CNY 849(~$133) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and CNY 1,049(~$165) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It has two – colors Polar Blue and Star Black. It can be purchased from all JD mall, Suning, and all other authorized stores in the country.

iQOO U5x Specifications

The iQOO U5x sports a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The phone has an 8MP front camera placed on the notch. It has a dual-camera system at the rear with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. It also has an LED flash beside the camera lenses.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. iQOO has offered a microSD card slot for additional storage needs.

It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed via the micro USB cable. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on OriginOS based on Android 11 OS.

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Vivo V2188A appears on certification sites confirming 5,880mAh battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

A mysterious Vivo smartphone with a mammoth battery has appeared on the Internet. As reported by WHYLAB, the smartphone carries the model number V2188A. The phone is expected to be some mid-range device due for launch this year.

The Vivo V2188A has passed the National Quality Certification and the 3C certification. We learn that the smartphone sports a 6.58-inch display. The phone has the following measurements – 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.21mm.

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It is a dual-SIM handset with 5G connectivity. The smartphone packs a big 5,880mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging technology. The device boots on the Android 12 operating system and has Bluetooth, GPS support.

The tipster touts that this phone could be a mid-range handset from the brand. As of now, there’s no other detail about the phone nor has the company teased any forthcoming mid-ranger with such a big battery. But since the phone has passed two of the major certifications in China, we expect the device to launch soon.

Currently, Vivo is occupied with the Vivo X80 and X Fold phones. This time around, the Vivo X80 will have the X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+. The phones are expected to bring ZEISS branded cameras, up to QHD+ screens, and 80W wired, 50W wireless fast charging support. The details of the Vivo X Fold are scarce, but it is expected to come with a 6.53-inch FHD+ foldable screen. Just like the X80, the X Fold will also get an 80W fast charging technology.

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XPENG P7 production hits 100,000 units milestone, special edition P7 launched in commemoration

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 25, 2022

XPENG has rolled out its 100,000th P7 smart sports sedan model, which has now become the first model from a Chinese pure-EV brand to reach the production milestone of 100,000 units.

The vehicle, which was launched on April 27, 2020, rolled off its 100,000th model after 695 days of its official debut, setting a record for pure electric vehicles from emerging auto brands in China.

To mark this milestone, XPENG also rolled out the P7 562E Black Label Edition at its Zhaoqing plant today. Based on the P7 four-wheel-drive performance version, this all-black special commemorative edition is equipped with the XPILOT 3.0 advanced driver assistance hardware system with Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) and Valet Parking Assist (VPA). The P7 562E Black Label Edition will be officially launched in China on April 10, 2022.

XPENG’s P7 model has achieved a 5-star safety rating with a total score of 89.4% and the highest active safety score of 98.51% among electric vehicles in China from the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP).

It has also become the first to receive a 5-star rating from the i-VISTA (Intelligent Vehicle Integrated Systems Test Area) intelligent vehicle testing platform in China with four “Excellent” ratings in smart driving, smart safety, smart interaction, and smart energy efficiency. The car also obtained “Excellent” ratings in lane change assist, AEB emergency braking, LDW (Lane Departure Warning), as well as in smoothness and richness of touchscreen and voice interaction.

These accomplishments reflect the popularity of the EV, as well as customers’ recognition of the P7’s quality and smart functionality, as XPENG takes on the auto giant Tesla for dominance in the Chinese EV market.

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OnePlus 10 Pro tours the stratosphere to capture some amazing pictures

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 25, 2022

OnePlus has confirmed the global launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro, on March 31, 2022. The smartphone is equipped with high-performing cameras which is its main selling point. To demonstrate the photography quality of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, which is built in collaboration with Hasselblad, OnePlus launched their latest flagship into the stratosphere under the ‘Capture the Horizon’ campaign.

The smartphone captured breathtaking images of the earth’s horizon. The campaign was made possible by sending the smartphone into the stratosphere at 38,000 meters, where the wind speed is 200km/hr, and temperatures go down to minus 60 degrees.

OnePlus 10 Pro Horizon shots

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The journey was made possible by an ultra-lightweight module attached to a weather balloon, which sheltered the phones from the elements. Further, an app was developed to remotely operate the devices, which helped click pictures at the right time and with the appropriate settings. Using meteorological calculations, the module with the phones was recovered, which pleasantly revealed some spectacular horizon images.

Talking about the campaign, Kate Parkyn, Associate Marketing Director, OnePlus Europe, said:
“Since the launch of the OnePlus 9 series, we have been in a close-knit strategic partnership with Hasselblad to co-create and improve on OnePlus flagship camera technology. This is the second year of our partnership with Hasselblad where we have further developed and improved the color science with the second-generation Hasselblad Camera for Mobile. Our campaign is inspired by Hasselblad’s historical voyage to space to take images of the moon and we were confident that our camera too will be successful in delivering the same image quality. We are extremely delighted to see the stunning images of the horizon captured by OnePlus 10 Pro and proudly present this trusted camera quality to OnePlus users.”

The initiative was executed in close collaboration with OnePlus community members. They were involved in naming the module and contributing to the stratosphere’s eventful journey.
For those unaware, Hasselblad was the first camera to take pictures on the moon. With the “Capture the Horizon” campaign, OnePlus has tried to prove the reliability and quality of the camera system on the OnePlus 10 Pro, which comes powered by Hasselblad.

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Infinix discounts the Note 11 and Note 11s for the Month End Mobile Fest in India

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Mar 25, 2022

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Infinix has just announced a weeklong sale in India. At this event, two of its budget offerings, namely the Infinix Note 11 and the Note 11S are being at discounted prices on Flipkart. The offers on these phones are available from March 25 to March 31 only.

The Infinix Note 11 base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is now available for Rs 10,499 and the 6GB+128GB variant is available for Rs 12,499. The Note 11S is being sold at Rs 12,999 for the 6GB+64GB variant and Rs 14,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant.

Additionally, Citi bank card users can avail of an additional 10% instant discount when buying the Infinix Note 11 and Note 11S smartphones with their credit cards or through an EMI transaction. (via MySmartPrice)

Infinix Note 11, Infinix Note 11S Specifications and Features

The Infinix Note 11 flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 60Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 100000:1 contrast ratio, 650 nits peak brightness, 91% screen-to-body ratio, and a dewdrop notch.

On the other hand, the Infinix Note 11S sports a 6.95-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, and a centered punch-hole.

The Note 11 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, while the Note 11S with a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC. Both house a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera. The former has a 2MP depth sensor and an AI sensor as auxiliary cameras, whereas the latter comes with a 2MP macro snapper and a 2MP depth sensor.

Common features between the two smartphones include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, MicroSD card slot, Android 11, 5000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA 630L Refrigerator Ice crystal version with a transparent glass panel

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

Xiaomi has launched a new premium refrigerator under the MIJIA brand. The MIJIA 630L Refrigerator Ice crystal version has a large 630L capacity consisting of six drawers that allow for the independent storage of items. The refrigerator is now on pre-sale for 3,499 yuan (~$549) and will have a final price of 4,299 yuan (~$675).

Perhaps, the most spectacular feature onboard the MIJIA 630L Refrigerator Ice crystal version is the use of a glass panel material for the body giving it a transparent outlook like ice crystals. The new version has a Morandi gray finish giving it a calm texture and soft tone that can fit into all kinds of home styles.

The surface of the refrigerator is covered with transparent ice crystal glass which looks seamless from a distance. It has a clear texture when viewed from a close distance, with a transparent texture and a calm atmosphere. Most importantly, the glass material is easy to clean, anti-scratch, anti-fume, easy to take care of, and durable.

The MIJIA 630L refrigerator uses a double door design with the left side having a 223L freezer room while the right side holds a 407L refrigerator room in a scientifically planned split layout. There is a total of 20 compartments of fine storage space and a total of 6 independent drawers for the freezer room and the refrigerator room.

The new refrigerator adopts the industry’s high-quality Embraco inverter compressor, and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Eddy’s current shell noise reduction technology brings a 36dB low noise experience. It also offers first-class energy efficiency, as low as 0.95 kWh per day.

In addition, the refrigerator adopts a 360-degree air-cooling cycle which is faster and more uniform than traditional direct-cooling refrigerators, making it not form frost at all. A deodorization module and UV sterilization module are also installed to efficiently decompose odors and sterilize the compartment for a long time.

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Vivo X80, X80 Pro, X Fold and iQoo Neo 6 spotted on TENAA, specs revealed

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 25, 2022

Vivo recently teased their upcoming X Fold foldable smartphone which is expected to debut on March 28. The device has also recently appeared on the TENAA database along with the X80 series devices and the iQOO Neo 6 revealing some of their specifications.

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According to a MySmartPrice report, the TENAA listings reveal that the Vivo X Fold device will measure 162.01×144.87×6.28. The smartphone’s outer display will measure 6.53-inch and will come with a Full HD+ resolution. The device has a 4600mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging support and 50W wireless charging support. A recent leak also revealed some specifications of the upcoming foldable form Vivo.

For the Vivo X80 series devices, the TENAA listing states that both the X80 and X80 Pro models will feature 6.78-inch displays. The vanilla variant will sport a Full HD+ display and the Pro model will get a QHD+ panel. The standard X80 measures 164.9×75.2×8.3mm and packs a 4500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The Pro model, on the other hand, will pack a larger 4700mAh battery and support 80W fast charging, 50W wireless charging. The larger battery also means that the phone will be slightly thicker at 9.1mm.

Coming to the TENAA listing of the iQOO Neo 6, it reveals that the phone has a 6.62-inch Full HD+ OLED display. It will pack a 4700 mAh battery and come with 80W fast charging support. The phone measures 8.5mm when it comes to thickness.

Relatedly, a recent leak has revealed that the Vivo X80 Pro will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC along with Vivo’s self-developed V1 imaging chip, which is built to meet the needs of the devices’ photography capabilities.

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Huawei case could allow P50 4G series to support 5G, live image appears

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

Huawei may be the global leader in 5G technologies but has been unable to ship its smartphones with 5G capabilities, at least directly, due to the crippling US sanctions. Its flagship P50 series, for example, comes with flagship chips but with disabled/removed 5G modems. But with a new hack, this shortcoming could soon be worked around.

An innovative mobile phone case that will enable its 4G mobile phones to support 5G is set to launch soon, likely by Huawei itself. With an image posted on Weibo, blogger @changan (via IT Home) posted an image of the thing, which although is quite unclear, does give an idea of what to expect.

The case seems to have a SIM Card slot on the inside along with some other components, one of which may even be a 5G modem. The caption for the post poses a question — “will it be made by a third party for Huawei?” — so it’s unclear if the case in the picture is a first-party unit from Huawei.

Other than the 5G components, the orange-colored case looks quite ordinary with a soft silicone finish. The 5G bits don’t look to be contributing to the thickness of the piece, meaning it will likely feel just like a normal cover when slapped onto the back of a phone.

It’s also unclear what phone the silicon 5G case has been designed for but many suspect it to be for the Huawei P50 series.

While definitely very innovative, this isn’t the first time a company has retrofitted its phone with 5G capabilities. Motorola with a mod a couple of years ago brought 5G support to the Moto Z4, although it was rather hefty. Huawei’s implementation isn’t clear as of yet but the Moto 5G mod came with a 5G antenna from Qualcomm.

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AMANI launches a 20,000mAh portable Power Bank with built-in torchlight

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

Mobile accessories manufacturer AMANI mart has announced the launch of its latest dual charging power bank – the AMANI ASP PB 20C Power Bank. The new portable power bank is capable of simultaneously charging two devices and it has a 20,000mAh capacity. The compact and elegant design of the AMANI PB 20C Power Bank, as well as its Rs. 2,499 ($33) price tag, are some of the important aspects of the device.

The AMANI PB 20C Power Bank is designed with superior quality and comes with complete protection against damage caused by a short circuit, overheating, over-voltage, overcharging, and over-discharge. The battery capacity of the charging brick means that it can charge a smartphone more than three times and an iPad with additional 4 hours on a full charge.

The AMANI PB 20C Power Bank provides much-needed charging resources to smartphones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headphones, digital cameras, and other devices with USB-based-charging. Its sturdy body is designed to be fire-resistant and the power bank is designed as a mobile companion for quick charging support while on the go. Its LED indicator shows the amount of power remaining. The array of safety features of the Power Bank assures maximum user and device safety at all times.

The AMANI ASP PB 20C Power Bank can be fully charged under 4 hours via USB-C input. The device also comes with a high-intensity LED touch light that’ll come in handy in the dark. The Power Bank is available in several retail outlets across India and also it can be purchased from Amani Mart for Rs. 2,499 ($33).

Realme 9 series smartphone with 108MP main camera to launch next month in India

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 25, 2022

Earlier this month, Realme launched the Realme 9 SE 5G in India which is the latest addition to their numbered lineup in the country after the Realme 9i, the 9 5G, the 9 Pro, and the 9 Pro+. Now, news has emerged that the company is working on a new 9 series device which will be launching in India next month.

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According to a 91mobiles report, industry sources have informed that the upcoming Realme 9 series device will come with 108MP primary camera. The device is said to have a total of three cameras on the back. Currently, no other information on the upcoming device is available right now. However, the device could come with the “SuperZoom” moniker which Realme has used in the past for its camera-centric devices in its numbered series.

Separately, Realme is also rumored to be working on a mid-range smartphone with a OnePlus like alert slider. This upcoming device is tipped to launch sometime in April 2022.

Realme 9 Pro+ specifications and features

The Realme 9 Pro Plus features an AMOLED screen that measures 6.43 inches. The FHD+ panel delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a front camera of a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear-mounted camera island has an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Dimensity 920 powers the Realme 9 Pro Plus. It ships with up to 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 60W rapid charging.

An interesting feature of the Realme 9 Pro Plus is the heart-rate sensor, which can be accessed through the in-display fingerprint scanner. The device offers other features like a vapor chamber cooling system, an X-axis linear motor, 5 GB of virtual RAM, Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0, dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Light Shift Design.

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OnePlus 10R tipped to sport centered punch-hole display and lack alert slider

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 25, 2022

OnePlus is being rumored to launch OnePlus 10R since January. Recently, a report revealed that the phone is codenamed ‘pickle’ and it has entered private testing in India. A few days from that, a new report has emerged today with more details.

OnePlus 10R Render — OnePlus 10R | Source: PriceBaba

According to a report by PriceBaba, the OenPlus 10R will be the first smartphone from the brand with a centered punch-hole display. Up until now, all the handsets from the company have featured a punch-hole at the top left corner.

Further, the OnePlus 10R will also be the first number series smartphone from the firm to not sport an alert slider. Only cheaper OnePlus Nord models have lacked the iconic alert slider so far.

Last but not least, the report also suggests that the successor of the OnePlus 9R could be a rebranded realme GT NEO3 as their design will be near identical. However, this does not make sense as the latter is also expected to release in India and other international markets.

Additionally, an earlier report tipped MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset for the OnePlus 10R. Whereas, the realme GT NEO3 has a less powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC.

Therefore, we believe that the OnePlus 10R could be rather a tweaked version of realme GT NEO3 with some differences in features. What are your thoughts on this upcoming OnePlus device? Do let us know in the comment section below.