Ather CEO says EV fires are due to imported battery packs not made for India’s weather

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Apr 1, 2022

Although fires in electric vehicles due to the battery pack are not unique to India alone, the recent incidence involving an electric two-wheeler has brought the discussion to the fore again. The co-founder and CEO of Ather Energy, Tarun Mehta has said that many of the battery packs for electric vehicles imported into the country were not designed for Indian weather conditions.

The recent fire incident involving an e-scooter in Pune was the basis of Mehta’s statement. While there has been a spike in the production and importation of electric vehicles to India, the battery packs are mainly from China. Local EV manufacturers do not have any inputs into the battery packs that are used in these EVs. Most of these battery packs, according to the Ather CEO, are not suitable for the Indian hot weather. Average temperatures on Indian roads can hover above 45 degrees Celsius and this can create overheating of the battery pack.

Tarun Mehta also feels that the demand for high-speed electric scooters in the market could also be contributing to battery overheating issues. Powering a higher grade electric motor with the same battery pack meant for a less-powerful motor induces more thermal load on the battery. This ultimately leads to overheating and vehicle fires. Ather is however investing in the development of battery packs that are well suited for the Indian conditions.

There is a need for regulatory agencies to step up their work to ensure that only suitable battery packs are allowed in the country. There had been several fire incidents involving Okinawa products recently, and the latest incident did not have any fatalities.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Pre-Bookings Begin in India, price and sale date revealed

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Apr 1, 2022

Earlier today, we reported on the rumored Indian pricing of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G smartphone, and now, the device has officially been made available for pre-booking and will go on sale starting April 8th.

According to a Gadgets360 report, the Galaxy A73 5G price in India is set at Rs. 41,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant and Rs. 44,999 for the top-end 8GB + 256GB storage variant. The device is available for pre-booking on the Samsung India e-store.

Customers pre-booking the Galaxy A73 5G will get Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones for Rs. 499, down from their original price of Rs. 6,990. Also, Samsung is offering an instant cashback of Rs. 3,000 for purchases via Samsung Finance+, ICICI Bank cards, and SBI credit cards.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specifications

The Galaxy A73 5G gets a nearly edge-to-edge screen with super-thin bezels. It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz Infinity-O panel with a punch-hole cutout in the top center.

The Galaxy A73 5G comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G chipset with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The device gets a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB of memory expansion. It runs Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The smartphone does not come with a charger included in the box so buyers will likely have to shell out some extra cash for a charger.

For photography, the Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with a 108MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The device also gets an ultrawide camera with a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor.

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AnTuTu top 10 list for March features a MediaTek chip for the first time

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 1, 2022

While pre-release benchmark scores had favored MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 over Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (at least on Geekbench), it’s clear from the AnTuTu top 10 list for March that Qualcomm has dominated the charts once more. Eight out of ten devices are powered with the latest Snapdragon flagship, but MediaTek has made quite some strides this year, actually coming in fourth for the first time.

The REDMAGIC 7 Pro came in first with a score crossing the 1 million mark with the iQOO 9 series following closely. Number four was the Redmi K50 Pro with the Dimensity 9000 with a score nearly touching 1 million and is accompanied by the OPPO Find X5 Pro in the MediaTek camp.

Aside from the Dimensity 9000 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, no other chip has made it to the top charts. The Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Exynos 2200 did appear briefly on the February list but has failed to outperform some newer launches.

In the past two years, MediaTek first focused on the low-end and mid-end market where it quickly gained market share, and then moved on to high-end flagships, so as to establish a firm foothold.

The Dimensity 9000 not only adopts the most advanced TSMC 4nm process but also has a unique architectural technology. The CPU is a combination of 1x X2 super core, 3x A710 large cores, and 4x A510 small cores, which is ARM’s latest solution for flagships.

For those not looking for the absolute best in performance, desiring better battery life instead, MediaTek also offers the arguably more stable 5nm-based Dimensity 8100 platform. This one uses the usual 8+8 ARM big.LITTLE architecture and promises a better power to efficiency ratio.

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Nothing Another (1), Xiaomi ConfiBoost Tablet, DIZO Nada Watch (1) – April Fools’ Day 2022 highlights

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Apr 1, 2022

With the beginning of April comes April Fools’ Day which brings along some of the most comical and hilarious pranks from tech companies for the entertainment of the masses, so let’s take a look at what this year’s fools day had in store for us.

Nothing Another (1)

The up-and-coming tech brand teased a picture of their upcoming smartphone via Twitter yesterday, and today, Nothing revealed Another (1) phone, which is, as the name suggests, another run-of-the-mill “oh so boring” smartphone. The company takes a dig at other smartphone makers as Nothing proclaims that its upcoming smartphone dubbed the Nothing Phone (1) will be different from others.

Xiaomi ConfiBoost Tablet

Indian customers and Xiaomi fans alike have been asking the Chinese tech giant to launch a tablet in India. Customers were overjoyed when Xiaomi finally released a teaser of an upcoming tablet coming to the country a few days ago. And tablets they did deliver. The company earlier today launched the ConfiBOOST Tablet which is a pill instead of a tablet computer.

The company says that it will get rid of all your problems, only if you believe.

There is also a link to claim the tablet for free but there is no confirmation if Mi fans were actually able to get their hands on some.

DIZO Nada Watch (1)

Now comes one of the most hilarious pranks of the day. The Dizo Nada Watch (1). Taking a direct jab at Nothing, Dizo announces the launch of their 100% transparent watch. According to them, the watch is super lightweight and 100% waterproof. The watches also come in three colors being Transparent 1, Transparent 2, and Transparent 3. It features a Spectacular Design, Bright, Classic & Intense Transparency, Easy Heart Monitoring, and much more, at a special launch price of ₹0, says the company.

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Samsung Galaxy F13 appears on Geekbench with Exynos 850 SoC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 1, 2022

Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy F23 5G in India. We termed it an unusual smartphone from the company. Today, yet another Galaxy F series device dubbed Galaxy F13 has been spotted on the website of a popular benchmarking application. However, unlike the former model, this one will be most likely a rebadged phone.

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G — Samsung Galaxy A13

A never-before-heard Samsung smartphone with model number SM-E135F has appeared on Geekbench. Going by its model number, it will go official as Galaxy F13. Because Samsung phones with E series model numbers feature Galaxy F branding.

Anyway, according to the listing, the handset will house an Exynos 850 SoC and will boot Android 12. The variant that got benchmarked has 4GB RAM, however, there could be a variant with 6GB RAM.

When we look at these specs and the model number, we can clearly notice that the upcoming Galaxy F13 sounds similar to the Galaxy A13. Since the South Korean electronics giant is known for releasing some of its Galaxy A series handsets as Galaxy M and Galaxy F series of devices, we won’t be surprised if that’s the case with SM-E135F.

Having said that, as this is the first time we are hearing about the Galaxy F13, we are not sure when this smartphone will go official. What we can say for certain is that if it makes its way to India, then it will be sold via Flipkart, Samsung.com, and select offline retailers.

Get Black Shark 4 Pro Gaming Phone for $499 (Retail Price $579)

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Apr 1, 2022

AliExpress is giving a huge discount on Black Shark 4 Pro gaming smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $579 is now available at a discounted price of $499 only. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 128GB variant.

When comparing Black shark 4 Pro with the latest Black shark 5, we can clearly see that Black Shark 4 Pro gives you more value for money. So we recommend our readers to check out this phone especially if you are looking for a budget gaming phone.

WHERE TO BUY

Black Shark 4 Pro at $499 (after discount)@AliExpress

Designed for pro gamers and gaming enthusiasts Black Shark 4 Pro comes with a minimalistic and sleek design but does not compromise on features or functions. The highlight feature of Black Shark 4 Pro lies in its uniquely designed magnetic pop-up triggers which rise when playing a game and retract when not in use. The highly durable physical triggers give you a comfortable push back after each press thereby adding to the fun factor of your gameplay.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor the phone comes in multiple memory variants viz: 8GB / 12GB /16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB ROM. The device sports a simple gradient rear panel with a triple camera setup at the top featuring a 64MP main camera and 8MP and 5MP secondary cameras. In the front, you have a 20MP selfie camera.

A massive 4500mAh battery fuels this gaming smartphone which also supports 120W HyperCharge. This means you get to 100% charge in just 15 minutes. The smartphone which comes with a 6.67” Samsung AMOLED screen uses a new generation E4 luminous material which improves the brightness and brings unprecedented super visual effects.

With a record-breaking 720Hz touch sampling rate and a high-quality fully symmetrical stereo system you can be assured to have one of the best gaming experiences on Black Shark 4 Pro.

You can now get Black Shark 4 Pro for $499 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 16 hours. So place your order before the deal expires.

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will come with slightly upgraded batteries for the 40 and 44 mm models

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Apr 1, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch in 2022. The upcoming watch will be the successor of the current-gen Galaxy Watch 4 series which is one of the best smart wearable devices available in the market right now.

Last week, a report emerged suggesting that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 will have a slightly bigger battery at 276mAh capacity compared to the current 247mAh battery on the Galaxy Watch 4.

Now, a new certification published by Safty Korea (via GSMArena) shows that the leaks were indeed accurate. The certifications reveal that the Galaxy Watch5 40 mm (EB-BR900ABY) will have a 276 mAh battery. On the other hand, The larger Watch5 44 mm (EB-BR910ABY) will have a 397 mAh battery, up from 361 mAh on the current generation smartwatch.

Other than that, previous rumors state that Samsung is planning to include some health-related features in the next-gen wearables. These are said to include a sensor to accurately measure the body temperature, helping users identify viral symptoms and treat colds. Although users should get a marginal increase in battery life with the new features turned off.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is expected to enter the mass production phase in the third quarter of this year. At this time, there’s no information available about the launch timeline or availability of the device, but if we are to go by the previous launches, then the upcoming smartwatches from Samsung could launch sometime around August this year.

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Here are the official OnePlus 10 Pro protective cases for India

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Apr 1, 2022

Yesterday, OnePlus finally launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro in India. The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 66,999 (~$882). So, to protect your prized possession, the company has also launched a range of bumper cases for the smartphone.

Quantum Photography bumper case

Bringing back their Quantum case design over from the OnePlus 8T, the Quantum Photography case for the OnePlus 10 Pro. is inspired by “photography” and “power”. The company states that the new case is thinner, lighter, and has a better feel while holding it in your hand compared to their previous cases.

The case completely covers the back of the OnePlus 10 Pro and wraps around its edges to protect the phone from getting scratched or cracked.

Karbon Bumper Case

The Karbon Bumper case for the OnePlus 10 Pro is designed to resist hard knocks and impacts. The non-slip outer shell provides a secure grip and a fancy textured finish on the other shell. The case is made out of Kevlar+TPU materials and feels quite comfortable to hold according to the company.

Sandstone Bumper Case

The classic OnePlus Sandstone Bumper Case comes spray-painted with four layers of fine-ground sandstone, offering a strong yet comfortable grip with a minimalist look to the phone that blends in with the device.

Price and Availability

OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Sandstone Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 799
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Quantum Photography Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 1,299
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Karbon Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 1,999

According to the OnePlus website, all three bumper cases will be available for purchase in 4 days’ time, meaning that will go on sale with the OnePlus 10 Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Indian pricing leaked; Starts at ₹41,999 (~$553)

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 1, 2022

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A73 5G and the Galaxy A33 5G smartphones in India but did not reveal their pricing. Now, a new PriceBaba report has leaked the pricing of the Galaxy A73 5G models.

According to the report, noted tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G will start at Rs 41,999 ($553). This pricing will be for the 8GB + 128GB configuration. The 8GB + 256GB configuration on the other hand will have a price tag of Rs. 44,999 ($592).

The device is currently available for pre-booking in the country through Samsung India’s online store, retail stores, and select online portals. However, the sale date of the device is still under wraps.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specifications

The Galaxy A73 5G gets a nearly edge-to-edge screen with super-thin bezels. It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz Infinity-O panel with a punch-hole cutout in the top center.

The Galaxy A73 5G comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128/256GB storage. The device gets a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB of memory expansion. It runs Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The smartphone does not come with a charger included in the box, so buyers will likely have to shell out some extra cash for a charger.

For photography, the Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with a 108MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The device also gets an ultrawide camera with a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor.

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Xiaomi Smart Display 10’s Bluetooth SIG appearance indicates imminent launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 1, 2022

A Xiaomi device named Xiaomi Smart Display 10 has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database indicating an imminent launch. It is unclear whether the latest Xiaomi Smart Display could be available outside China. Previous smart displays with either the Xiaomi or Redmi moniker had been mostly limited to China.

Some of the current Xiaomi smart displays are the 4-inch touch screen smart clock and the 8-inch Xiaomi/ Redmi smart displays with an Ai speaker, One of the global Xiaomi models is the Mi Smart Clock with a 4-inch display and Google Assistant support.

The certification confirms the Bluetooth version and possible display size of the product. The model number is X10A and it also has the stated name Xiaomi Smart Display 10. It is likely that the new display will be 10 inches in size. That will mean that the new smart display is larger than all of Xiaomi’s or Redmi’s current smart displays. As per the Bluetooth version, the Xiaomi Smart Display 10 will be compatible with Bluetooth version 5.0. The hardware version and software version for the device as listed in the Bluetooth SIG database are R0105 and V2.1.4, respectively.

We expect the Xiaomi Smart Display 10 to come with some innovative features while still retaining some functions from previous models. The touch screen will likely support gesture inputs and the Xiao Ai voice assistant in China. The smart home controls and integration into the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem will be seamless. There are no specifics yet on the release date, global availability, and pricing for the product.

Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia PRO-I Android 12 update now rolling out

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 1, 2022

Sony last week announced the Android 12 upgrade plan for a total of five devices — Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia PRO-I, Xperia 1 II, and Xperia 5 II. Some of these models are now beginning to receive the update, namely the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, and the Xperia PRO-I.

Aside from the brand new system interface and all of that Material You goodness, the Xperia Android 12 update also brings a host of improvements to system functions. Some of the newly added features include long screenshots, conversation widgets, and call recording.

A new emergency call function has also been added, allowing a very speedy emergency call dial simply by tapping the power button 5 times. There’s also fresh support for emergency contacts.

The one-handed mode has also received a complete revamp. Just slide down on the bottom navigation bar and the mobile phone interface will sink to the bottom, making it easier to reach the content at the top of the screen.

The two apps, Photography Master and Movie Master, have also been further optimized. First of all, they have added a prompt page, through which one can easily access tips and tricks. The second is for photographers, adding custom functions for AEL buttons, DISP buttons, and function menu buttons, making the app more convenient to use.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G receives ₹5,000 price cut in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 1, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in India in September 2021. Almost 7 months after its release in the country, the company has officially slashed the price of this smartphone. The price cut comes after the debut of the Galaxy A53 in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Awesome Mint Featured A — Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

The South Korean electronics giant introduced the Galaxy A52s 5G in India in two memory variants. The 6GB + 128GB and the 8GB + 128GB versions of the handset debuted at ₹35,999 and ₹37,999 respectively.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has now dropped the price of both these variants by ₹5,000. Hence, they now retail at ₹30,999 and ₹32,499. The new price is applicable to all the channels, however, retailers may offer additional discounts of their own as well.

Thanks to the price cut, the Galaxy A52s 5G is now cheaper than the newly released Galaxy A53 5G in India. For those unaware, the newer model costs ₹34,499 and ₹35,999 for for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.

Though the Galaxy A53 5G is the latest smartphone of the two, it neither has a powerful chipset nor a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, it does come with Android 12 out of the box and is guaranteed to receive four more Android updates.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A52s 5G houses a powerful chipset and a 3.5mm headphone jack. But unfortunately, it launched with Android 11 and has already received one of its three promised Android updates. Hence, it will get two fewer Android updates and existing users are already facing multiple issues after the Android 12 update.

Huawei Mate X3 bags 3C certification, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 1, 2022

Last month, a Huawei device with model number PAL-AL000 was approved by the TENAA authority of China. It is believed that this 4G LTE device will be debuting in the Chinese market with the Huawei Mate X3 moniker. The same device has now received approval from the 3C certification site of China.

As can be seen in the screenshot below, the Huawei device with PAL-AL00 may come with a charger that supports up to 66W fast charging. It is unclear whether the 66W charger will be included in the retail package of the device. The listing once again confirms that the PAL-AL00 is a 4G LTE device. Now that it has bagged TENAA and 3C certifications, it seems that the device will go official as early as this month in China.

The TENAA listing does not have the entire specifications of the Mate X3 yet. However, the preliminary listing reveals that it has a 4,500mAh battery and it runs on HarmonyOS 2.0.1. Rumors are rife that it will be powered by the Kirin 9000 4G, which fueled the Mate X2 last year. It is speculated that the device will arrive with a high refresh rate OLED panels and an improved hinge. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the Mate X3.

Huawei Mate X2 specifications

The Huawei Mate X2 features a 6.4-inch OLED that produces an 1160 x 2700 pixels resolution. It is equipped with an 8-inch foldable screen that delivers 2280 x 2480 pixels. The Kirin 9000 SoC powers the device with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and it comes with 256 GB of internal storage.

The Mate X2 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto periscope snapper. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W rapid charging.

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OnePlus launches the Buds Pro Radiant Silver globally, Here’s its pricing

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Sean

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Apr 1, 2022

OnePlus had previously launched a special edition of the Buds Pro in China. This variant arrived with a silver finish, and was dubbed as the “Radiant Silver” color option. Now, the company has officially released this version for the global market.

Apart from the special paint job, the Buds Pro Radiant Silver is practically the same as the regular Buds Pro. It comes with a 11mm drivers, along with Bluetooth 5.2, and 3 microphones for ANC (active noise cancellation). It offers IP55 for splash resistance and houses a 37mAh battery on each bud for up to 7 hours of battery life. Other notable features include USB Type C and Qi wireless charging support, and it even supports Dual Connection that lets users seamlessly switch between two connected devices.

Although, Buds Pro Radiant Silver’s most highlighting aspect is undoubtedly its physical appearance. It comes with a unique lustrous silver metal texture. This finish is reflected on both the charging case as well as the individual buds as well. As of right now, the special edition of the Buds Pro has been launched in the UK, North America region, Europe, and even India.

For NA, the OnePlus Buds Pro costs 149.99 US Dollars while in Europe it is priced at 149 Euros (roughly 165 US Dollars). On the other hand, the truly wireless earbuds cost 139 Pounds (roughly 182 US Dollars) in the UK, while the Indian price tag is 9,999 INR (roughly 131 US Dollars). In other words, the hearables are available in India for the most affordable price.

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Realme GT Neo3T likely to launch soon, key specifications tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 1, 2022

Realme announced the Realme GT Neo2 in September 2021 and in October, the Realme GT Neo2T. The Chinese manufacturer recently unveiled the Dimensity 8100 powered Realme GT Neo3 in China. Now, a Chinese leaker has tipped the key specifications of the GT Neo3T. It appears that the Neo3T may go official as early as this month in China.

Earlier this week, a Realme smartphone with an RMX3372 model number was certified by the TENAA authority of China. The certification revealed the specifications and images of the device. It appears that the RMX3372 smartphone will arrive in the Chinese market with the Realme GT Neo3T moniker.

Realme GT Neo3T specifications (rumored)

According to the tipster, the Realme GT Neo3T (RMX3372) will sport a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be equipped with a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 selfie camera. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B main camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel snapper.

The Snapdragon 870 SoC is likely to power the Realme GT Neo3T. It will come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The GT Neo3T will feature a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It will come with other features such as Gorilla Glass 5 protection, an under-display fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, X-axis linear motor, and NFC. The tipster has speculated that its base model 8GB+128GB may carry a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$314). Since the device has been certified by TENAA, it is likely to launch at some point this month.

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Xiaomi 12 Pro officially teased in India, might launch on April 12

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Sean

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Apr 1, 2022

Recently, we had reported on the possible Xiaomi 12 Pro India launch timeline. Now, the company has officially teased the device, which has offered us a hint at its exact date of announcement for the Indian market.

The 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 will tell. #𝑋𝑖𝑎𝑜𝑚𝑖12𝑃𝑟𝑜 5G is coming soon! 😍

I ❤️ #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/RBgyUaeqWV

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 31, 2022

Xiaomi’s India head, Manu Kuman Jain had just recently shared a teaser on his Twitter handle. In the teaser, we can see the executive posing with the smartphone in hand, along with a laptop and a wall clock that display the time 12 pm. However, the most notable aspect about the teaser was the small calendar, which has 12th April 2022 marked. In other words, this is likely the date for the Xiaomi 12 Pro launch, and the timing is when the event will kick off. Notably, the official Indian website of the company has also teased the device, which is “coming soon” as the “Show Stopper.”

The Chinese tech giant had also teased another product a few days ago, which was an upcoming tablet. So, we can expect this tablet to also debut alongside the flagship handset. Talking the 12 Pro’s specifications. it sports a 6.73 inch AMOLED display that has a 2K resolution, with 120Hz refresh rate, 1500nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification. Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the device, which is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The device boots Android 12 based MIUI 13 out of the box and offers a triple camera setup on the rear. This consists of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with another 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 50 megapixel portrait lens that offers 2x optical zoom as well. On the other hand, the front offers a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.

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ColorOS 12 global update timeline for Q2 2022 is here for multiple models from Reno, A, F series

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 1, 2022

After announcing the ColorOS 12 Q2 2022 rollout plan for China, OPPO has now revealed the global rollout dates for the same quarter as well. The list contains a slew of devices spanning the Reno, A, and F series.

There are several devices that will be getting ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in a beta form first, which we’ve listed below. That’s not all though as there are also a few devices that will be getting treated to stable now, after having tested ColorOS 12 beta for some time.

We’ve compiled both kinds below:

ColorOS 12 global beta update timeline for April-June 2022

From 8th Apr.2022

F19 (India)
F19s (India)
A74 (Indonesia)

From 12th Apr.2022

A95 (Indonesia)

From 14th Apr.2022

F17 (India)
A73 (Vietnam)

From 19th Apr.2022

A53 (India)

From 26th Apr.2022

Reno3 Pro (India)

Reno3 (Indonesia)

From May 2022

Reno7 5G (India)

Reno 10x Zoom (India)

A76 (India)

From June 2022

Reno7 Z 5G (Indonesia)
F21 Pro 5G (India)

ColorOS 12 global stable update timeline for April-May 2022

From 12th Apr.2022

Reno4 Z 5G (Thailand, Philipines)

From 25th Apr.2022

A53s 5G (India)

From May.2022

Reno7 Pro 5G (India)

coloros 12 stable q2 2022 global timeline

Do note here that beta builds will require registration beforehand, so stay tuned to the OPPO community forums for announcements concerning your device. Or you could just keep an eye on our site as we’ll be sure to notify you of any new beta programs.

Both stable and beta updates will be rolled out in batches so if you don’t receive a notification for the OTA at the specified date, then just wait for a while. You can also head over to Settings > Software update to perform a manual check, alternatively.

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Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with 12th-Gen Core i5/i7 processors launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 1, 2022

Acer has launched the latest Nitro 5 laptop with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors respectively in India. The new models start at Rs. 84,999 ($1,120) and packs up to 1TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM. The RAM capacity can also be upgraded to 32GB.

The all-new Acer Nitro 5 laptops are the upgraded version of last year’s models. They come with a screen-to-body ratio of 80%, 165Hz display refresh rate, and an impressive response rate under 3ms. The two models run on Windows 11 operating system and sport an efficient design with two cooling fans. Each of the models also has four exhaust ports. The fan speed, CPU/GPU clock, and several other aspects can be regulated using the NitroSense utility application. There is a dedicated NitroSense key in the laptop to deliver these functionalities at the touch of a button.

The Acer Nitro 5 (2022) gaming laptops have a 15.6-inch display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology. The Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD provides an aesthetic appeal for the laptops. The 16:9 aspect ratio is supported and the GPU is Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050/ 3050 Ti with 4GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM. Connectivity for the new laptops is achieved through Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. Several USB ports are available as well as HDMI, while the battery capacity is 57.5 Wh with a 3-pin 180W AC adapter. The new Acer laptops come in only black color and they weigh approximately 2.6kg.

The new Acer laptops are available via Acer’s online store, Amazon India, and other retail outlets. While the Acer Nitro 5 with Intel Core i5 processor is priced at Rs. 84,999 ($1,120), the Intel Core i7 version with 16GB/512GB RAM/storage combination will cost Rs. 1,09,999 ($1,450).

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Motorola Moto G82 5G with Snapdragon 695 and Android 12 clear multiple certifications

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 1, 2022

Motorola is expected to launch a bunch of smartphones in the coming weeks. Ahead of that, a phone that hasn’t leaked earlier has been now spotted on the websites of multiple certification agencies. This device, which will go by the name of Moto G82 5G, will likely be a mid-range handset.

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According to MySmartPrice, an upcoming Motorola Moto G series smartphone called Moto G82 5G has been certified by four certification agencies. At the same time, it has been also benchmarked on Geekbench.

Per the listings, the Motorola Moto G82 5G will come with model numbers XT2225 and XT2231. There will be at least two variants of the former, such as XT2225-1 and XT2225-2. Whereas the latter has been spotted in only one variant so far — XT2231-3.

As far as features are concerned, the certifications have revealed the handset to arrive with Android 12 and dual-band WiFi. Further, the Geekbench listing suggests that it will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset under the hood. The chip will be paired with up to 8GB of RAM.

Talking bout availability, since the device has been certified by TDRA, EEC, and BIS, it should be sold in the UAE, Eurasian countries, and India. It could be also available in other markets.

Having said that, it is not known when Lenovo-owned Motorola will officially announce the Moto G82 5G.

ColorOS 12 update timeline is here for OnePlus 7 series & bunch of other devices in China

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 1, 2022

OPPO is currently on a streak of rolling out the ColorOS 12 for eligible devices, with a bunch of phones receiving the update in March alone. Continuing with that, the company has now announced ColorOS 12 update timeline for the entirety of the second quarter of this year — and it even includes devices like the OnePlus 7.

Without jumping into anything else, let’s check out the timeline straightaway:

ColorOS 12 China beta update timeline for April-June 2022

From April 7

OPPO Reno3 5G
OPPO K7x

From April 26

OPPO A53 5G

From April 28

OPPO Reno7 5G

From May

OPPO Reno Ace
OPPO Reno 10
OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition
OPPO Reno Barcelona Custom Edition
OPPO K9s 5G
OPPO A36

From June

OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus 7 Pro
OnePlus 7T Pro
OnePlus 7
OnePlus 7T
A96 5G

ColorOS 12 China stable update timeline for April 2022

OPPO A92s 5G
OPPO A55 5G

A total of 18 devices will be getting the update in China in the second quarter of 2022. While most of these will be getting it in the beta form for which users will have to register, the OPPO A92s 5G and A55 5G are set to get stable ColorOS 12 this month.

The OnePlus 7 and 7T series are also a part of the list but it’s obvious that their global counterparts will be receiving OxygenOS 12 rather than ColorOS. June is the expected rollout date for these devices, meaning a global OxygenOS 12 release is still months away.

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