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

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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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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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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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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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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.

Realme 9 Pro Plus review FEatured — Realme 9 Pro Plus

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.

vivo X80 Pro to be the most powerful vivo flagship, imaging chip will allow impressive videography

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

The vivo X80 Pro will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship processor, tipster Digital Chat Station revealed through a post on Weibo today. The device uses a 6.78-inch 2K+ OLED curved screen and has a battery capacity of 4,700mAh with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

The Dimensity 9000 adopts TSMC’s superior 4nm fabrication process and uses a (1+3+4) implementation similar to that of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (via My Drivers). It consists of 1x Cortex-X2 super core, 3x Cortex-A710 large cores, and 4x Cortex-A510 small cores. Graphics are handled by the ARM Mali-G710 GPU and the entire thing manages to cross the 1 million mark on AnTuTu.

The same tipster had earlier revealed that the vivo X80 series is equipped with vivo’s self-developed V1 imaging chip, built to meet the needs of the devices’ photography capabilities. When shooting videos facing a large number of complex operations, the V1 chip has an exponential improvement in energy efficiency compared to DSPs and CPUs.

Similar behavior is seen when shooting images too, with the dedicated algorithms of the chip cutting down power consumption by 50% by handling processing.

Like last year, the vivo X80 series could be made of three models, namely the vivo X80, vivo X80 Pro, and the vivo X80 Pro+. All of these may debut in April.

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Possible Black Shark 5 Aerospace Edition to launch with meteorite-containing pendant

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

Black Shark today announced its collaboration with “China Aerospace Shenzhou Media” for launching a new product. The announcement post showed off a “Black Shark 5 Pro China Aerospace Edition” moniker, indicating that the upcoming gaming phone will see a special model as a product of the partnership.

In addition to the Black Shark phone, the company also announced a “Meteorite Necklace.” The fancy limited edition item may be something that will be sold with the Aerospace Edition phone. It has a metal chain with a circular pendant at its end containing what looks to be a tiny meteorite piece. This pendant also has a Black Shark engraving.

According to previous news, the Black Shark 5 series will be divided into three products: Black Shark 5, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark 5 RS.

Among these, 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.

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

The Black Shark 5 series of mobile phones will be officially released on March 30th and preorders for it have already been started.

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Xiaomi schedules a global launch event for March 29, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G expected

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 25, 2022

The global arm of Xiaomi has scheduled yet another launch event. The conference will take place on March 29. As always, it will kickstart at 8 PM GMT+8. The company says that it will introduce a new Redmi Note smartphone.

According to a tweet by the official Twitter account of Xiaomi, the firm will be announcing the ‘most powerful Redmi Note.’ The company is calling the device ‘Ultimate’.

Though Xiaomi does not say anything else about the phone, we have been hearing for the past few weeks that this handset will be nothing but the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, which debuted in China in late October 2021. This smartphone also goes by the name of Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in India. Whereas, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G available in India is the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G sold in other regions outside China.

Though Xiaomi calls it the most powerful Redmi Note, it is actually not. It may be the powerful one outside China but the world’s most powerful Redmi Note title goes to the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. This device is also known as POCO X3 GT in some markets.

Anyway, talking about the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for global markets, it will arrive with a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 120W fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G appears on Bluetooth SIG certification

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

Samsung has scheduled to launch the Galaxy M53 5G on March 27 in Vietnam. Ahead of its launch, the device has now arrived on the Bluetooth SIG certification taking us closer to its release.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G carries the model number SM-M536B_DS, SM-M536B_DSN, and SM-M536S on the Bluetooth SIG certification. We expect some of these variants to be dual-SIM models. The listing reveals that the phone has Bluetooth v5.2 support.

This will be an upgrade over the existing Galaxy M52’s Bluetooth v5.0. Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t reveal any more details about the M53 5G.

Other than this, the phone was earlier spotted on Geekbench certification. The smartphone scored 726 points in the single-core department and 2168 points in the multi-core department. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G octa-core SoC clocked at a base frequency of 2GHz.

It has 6GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS. It is also expected to come in an 8GB of RAM variant. The smartphone is reported to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have Full-HD+ resolution and a higher touch sampling rate.

The device is expected to feature a quad-camera system with a 108MP primary lens. It will be accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, it will feature a 32MP selfie snapper.

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Infinix announces color changing leather technology, will be used on phones

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

Transsion today announced that its Infinix brand has released the world’s first light-painted leather technology that changes colors under sunlight. Using it, users can customize the back cover of their phones by drawing a personalized pattern by blocking the light.

According to reports, the light-painted leather technology works by reacting to ultraviolet rays. A photochromic compound is integrated into leather whose molecular structure changes rapidly under sunlight, resulting in color shifting. The effect is temporary though, as the color of the leather gradually returns to its original state.

Transsion says that unlike regular electrochromic technology, Infinix’s light-painted leather is a passive color-changing technology, meaning it does not require any additional energy from a smartphone to produce color changes. Simply blocking the light in different shapes is sufficient for creating different patterns, opening up the possibility of endless customization.

The new light-painted leather technology will be applied to future Infinix products soon.

A similar implementation was seen on the freshly-launched realme 9 Pro+, allowing its glass back to show different colors depending on where you are — indoor or outdoors. But unlike the realme 9 Pro+ which had a glass back, Infinix’s technology color shifts leather, which is very unique.

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vivo Pad real-life images officially posted, show a clean, minimal design

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

vivo Smart Devices on Weibo today posted multiple images of the vivo Pad — the company’s very first tablet rumored to be released next month.

The post amusingly said that since the boss requested posters of the product on short notice, all the marketing team could manage were a few actual images. We aren’t complaining though, since the set of images is perhaps the clearest look at the tablet we’ve had to date.

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Starting with the rear of the device, there is a circular camera module that looks to be housing at least two lenses inside. This circular module sits inside another island — rectangular this time. A tipster had earlier stated that vivo appears to be going big on round camera modules this year with its upcoming flagship phones, but it seems tablets will be adopting it too. Aside from that, the overall build is metallic and boxy, with squared-off edges.

A keyboard accessory is supported by the vivo Pad as customary, and it frankly looks plenty inspired by the Magic Keyboard you can stick iPads into. It has a flap at the rear which the tablet can lean on, allowing for a laptop-like experience.

Judging from the official renders, the vivo Pad will be available in sky blue and space grey color options. The tablet also supports ecosystem features such as smartphone linking, seamless file transfers, and mobile app controls.

The vivo Pad has already passed 3C certification with model number PA2170, confirming that it chargers at 44W.

Digital Chat Station earlier revealed that the vivo Pad is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chip, has a 120Hz LCD display, supports 44W fast charging, and has a 7,860mAh battery. The price is expected to be around 2,000 Yuan, meaning the tablet will be competing with the likes of Xiaomi Pad 5, Honor Pad V7, Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro, etc.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

A few months back, Xiaomi launched the flagship Xiaomi 12 series in the Chinese market. Now, the company is expected to bring an Ultra and a Lite version of the phones dubbed Xiaomi 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite. The latter has now appeared on the Geekbench certification site giving away its key details.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has the model number 2203129G on the Geekbench 5 portal. The phone has 788 points in the single-core department and 2864 in the multi-core department. The phone has an octa-core SoC codenamed ‘Taoyao’ and it has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The phone has a max frequency of 2.40GHz.

This chipset has Adreno 642L graphics that suggest that it is the Snapdragon 778G SoC. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and it boots on Android 12 OS out of the box. The device is expected to have MIUI 13 on top of it.

Apart from this, the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s specs were leaked recently. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It is rumored to have a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On-Display support. The device will likely come with a 64MP triple camera system.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Concept Render — Xiaomi 12 Lite via XiaomiUI

Rumors are rife that the phone will borrow some specs of the China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI. The phone is expected to debut soon in select markets. As per a recent leak, the phone will launch in European and Asian regions.

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Samsung releases Android 12 update for Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy A90 5G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 25, 2022

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for two more devices. The first handset is the mid-range Galaxy M52 5G, which was released last year. The second phone, on the other hand, is the Galaxy A90 5G, a premium Galaxy A series smartphone that was made available in limited markets.

According to Sam Mobile, the Android 12 update for the Galaxy M52 5G is currently live in India with firmware version M526BXXU1BVC6. Apart from bringing new features, the latest system update for the device also bumps up the security patch level to March 2022.

Whereas, the same update for the Galaxy A90 5G is being rolled out in South Korea. The software build arrives with firmware version A908NKSU4EVC1 and March 2022 security patches.

The One UI 4.0 update for these smartphones is being pushed in batches. Hence, it will take a few days to reach every user. Also, we expect Samsung to extend the availability of the update to more regions in the near future.

Android 12 is the first major software update for the Galaxy M52 5G. Whereas, it is the third major system update for Galaxy A90 5G. This former will be receiving one more big update next year, while the latter will only receive security patches going forward.

Aurora introduces Toyota Sienna-based autonomous ride-hailing test fleet

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

Autonomous ride-hailing service developments have been on the increase in the past few years across the world. The autonomous version of the expansive Toyota Sienna has been introduced as a ride-hailing test fleet conceptualized by Aurora Innovation. The autonomous Toyota Sienna models feature Toyota’s Vehicle Control Interface and the Sienna Autono-MaaS platform.

Aurora’s Sienna Autono-MaaS platform is the backbone for the new ride-hailing test fleet unveiled by Aurora. It was first introduced in prototype form in 2021 and it has undergone several improvements since then. The autonomous test fleet has been on selected Texas public roads so that the Aurora driver system could master the complexities that will be faced in real driving situations. The system is capable of reacting to various aspects of environmental and human uncertainty on the road. It is capable of detecting pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic lights, as well as weather conditions.

A test run of the system was carried out involving Toyota executives who were picked at their Texas facility and driven autonomously through a route that led to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The milestone was celebrated by Toyota North America and Aurora says the system is safe, comfortable, and convenient.

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