Android 12-based MIUI 13 update out for Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

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Mar 24, 2022

Ikea recently launched a new Bluetooth speaker lamp with a retro lantern-inspired design — and it is actually the very first speaker to feature Spotify Tap for one-touch access to the music service. The feature was earlier only available on headphones.

While the marketing images show the lamp perched in various parts within a house, it should work just fine in outdoor scenarios with features like a rechargeable battery and IP65 water resistance. You also get a USB Type-C cable with it for charging, although there’s no wall brick and you’d have to purchase it separately.

Once Spotify Tap is set up through the app, tapping the power button on the lamp will automatically resume playing the last piece of audio. A second tap will skip to a recommendation based on your listening habits.

Apart from the Spotify integration, the Ikea Vappeby Bluetooth lamp speaker doesn’t offer much in terms of smart features and is just a regular speaker cum light with not too many options to fiddle with.

Interested in a purchase? Just head over to Ikea’s official microsite for the same where it’s available in blue and grey colors for $64.99. As of this article’s writing, the item is out of stock but should hopefully restock soon enough.

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iFixit tears down the Apple Mac Studio and Studio Display

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Mar 24, 2022

Apple had recently announced two new products, namely the Mac Studio and Studio Display. And now, iFixit has released a new tear down video that revealed the internals of the two gadgets.

Looking at the video, we can see the M1 Max powered Mac Studio. In the YouTube, iFixit stated that “If Apple squeezed a Mac Pro into a Mac mini, you’d get something that looks a lot like the new (Mac Studio). Based on a previous teardown, we already know that the Mac Studio’s SSD is not soldered and can be removed. So while iFixit confirmed this, it is still unknown if upgrades are possible. iFixit did find a spare slot on the logic board and put an SSD from another Mac Studio, but that did not work.

On the other hand, RAM is built in and can not upgraded once the user purchases a particular configuration. Another notable aspect noted during the teardown was the massive heatsink. The cooling system relies on a dual fan assembly and the fans are “so much more massive than other Mac fans.” Similarly, they also found that the heatsink “positively dwarfs the M1.” Apart from this, the internals of the Mac Studio are complex, comprising of various brackets, connectors, and torx screws, which impacts repairability (scored 6 out of 10 on repairs) and user accessibility. Although, it was praised for its heat management system.

Arriving at the Studio Display, iFixit also tore apart the Cupertino based giant’s latest productivity based display. In the video, we get a short look of the Studio Display’s internals that looks quite similar to an iMac. The webcam in the Studio Display is similar to the camera on the iPhone 11. Although, this was just a general observation and not a proper breakdown analysis, which will be arriving in the near future.

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Samsung debuts Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 with entry-level specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 24, 2022

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 today at the BETT 2022 conference in London. Though the latest Chome OS-powered laptop from the company sounds like a convertible variant of Galaxy Chromebook2, it is actually a version of Galaxy Chromebook Go.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 by Samsung flaunts a 12.4-inch WQXGA LED-backlit LCD screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, up to 340 nits peak brightness, and support for touch input. The display has a 360° hinge, therefore, it can be used as a tablet and in tent mode.

The laptop is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor with Intel UHD Graphics. The CPU is paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB e.MMC storage. The computer runs Chrome OS with support for Android and Linux applications.

On the connectivity front, the device offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and LTE (optional). It comes with multiple ports like 2 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has a MicroSD card slot, a nano security slot, and a nano-SIM card slot (optional).

Other features include a spill-resistant keyboard, an 8MP HD (720p) webcam, 2 x 1.5W (3W) stereo speakers, and a 45.5Wh battery with support for 45W charging over USB Type-C.

Last but not least, the computer measures 287.9 x 206.6 x 16.9mm in dimensions and weighs 1.28kg.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Price and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 will be available for purchase in the UK starting from April 15. It will retail at the following price tags sporting a silver paint job.

WiFi-only (4GB + 64GB) – RRP £419
WiFi + LTE (4GB + 128GB) – RRP £499

Nvidia in talks with Intel for its chip production: CEO

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Mar 24, 2022

Nvidia Corp is apparently interested in joining hands with Intel Corp or the production of its chipsets. The news arrives from the former’s Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who made that statement on a call with reporters earlier this week.

According to a Reuters report, Huang said that “They’re interested in us using their foundries. We’re very interested in exploring it.” Although, the senior official also said that the foundry discussions would take a long time since they would have to integrate their supply chains. Back in early 2021, Team Blue had stated that it will be expanding its business into chipmaking, rather than its primary chip designing business. In other words, it would be growing its plans for a foundry business.

Since then, the company has also announced several multi billion dollar projects to setup new manufacturing centers in the United States and even Europe. Notably, Intel’s shares also saw a rise of 2.5 percent following Huang’s comments. Recently, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told Reuters that it will be “thrilled for their interest in using our foundry capabilities.” However, he also added that there is currently “no particular timeline.”

But Gelsinger did confirm that the company is in talks with Nvidia. As per Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon, “I’m sure he’s interested in having more options … and it doesn’t cost him anything to say that. But it doesn’t tell you anything at all about what it’s actually going to look like when they get there.” At the moment, a majority of Nvidia’s chip production is done by the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. Interestingly, when asked about concerns for sharing company secrets with Intel, Huang said that he trusted the brand and added that “Intel has known our secrets for years.”

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Honor X8 arrives in first market outside China

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Mar 24, 2022

Honor X8 was made official in China earlier this month. It was reported at that time that the device would be released in Europe and Africa in the coming days. Now, the handset has landed in Saudi Arabia as the first market outside China.

The Honor X8 is now available in Saudi Arabia for AED 899 (~$245). It has arrived in a single configuration of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It comes in Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Ocean Blue. People who want to buy it can choose from these three colors.

Honor X8 specifications

The Honor X8 has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and video calls. Its back panel has a 64-megapixel primary camera, which is accompanied by a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present at the helm of the Honor X8. The device has 6 GB of RAM, 2 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of native storage. The device packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging.

The X8 comes pre-installed with Android 11 OS and Magic UI 4.2. It offers the usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Honor is also expected to soon announce the Honor X7 and Honor X9 5G smartphones. The devices are expected to arrive as rebranded versions of the Honor phones that have recently been launched in China. The X7 and X9 5G could be rebadged versions of the Honor Play 30 Plus and Honor X30 smartphones that were announced in December 2021 in China.

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OPPO Reno4 Lite, Reno5 Lite, F17 Pro, & F19 Pro get the ColorOS 12 treatment

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Mar 24, 2022

A bunch of OPPO devices has been treated to the ColorOS 12 update based on Android 12 in multiple regions. Depending on where you live, all of them are either sold as part of the Reno series or not, so it’s best to get the confusion out of the way before anything else with a neat little list.

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is now rolling out to the following devices in their corresponding regions:

OPPO Reno4 Lite — Kazakhstan
OPPO A93 — UAE
OPPO Reno5 Lite — Kazakhstan
OPPO A94 — UAE
OPPO Reno4 F — Indonesia
OPPO F17 Pro — India
OPPO Reno5 F — Indonesia
OPPO F19 Pro — India

The Reno4 Lite is the same as the A93, the Reno5 Lite is the same as the A94, the Reno4 F is the same as the F17 Pro, and the Reno5 F is the same as the F19 Pro — with the only difference being name between each of the two variants.

As usual, the OTAs are being sent out on a batch basis, meaning it may take some time for the update to reach your device. If you haven’t yet received a notification, then you can try checking manually by heading over to Settings > Software update. Just make sure you’re on the latest available ColorOS 11 update beforehand, though.

ColorOS 12 arrives with a number of new features and improvements over the previous version. Elements have been given visual tweaks throughout the interface, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. Some Android 12 goodies are present too, such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

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Qualcomm unveils the QCS7230, its latest Smart Camera Solution

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Mar 24, 2022

Qualcomm has just announced a new technology that is has been working on earlier today (24th March 2022). The latest product is the company’s latest smart camera IoT solution, and is dubbed Qualcomm QCS7230.

Notably, this arrives as the brand expands its product portfolio of visual intelligence based platform, which promotes enterprise security prevention and control and even public safety as well. As per the American chip making giant, the new solution will arrive with cutting edge AI tech that uses real time edge computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analysis to offer improved security and operational efficiency that will help make cities, enterprises, and others to be safer and more efficient.

Qualcomm officials further added that the new solution will help accelerate the development of edge AI services to provide enterprises and entities with the technical elements needed to deploy smart cameras and smart IoT endpoints. This technology will also support video collaboration, access controls, enterprise and home security, along with 360 degree cameras, dash cams, and wearable cameras as well. As of right now, Thundercomm has already commercially launched the TurboX QCS7230 smart module. So, we can expect other firms to soon adopt the smarter and more powerful smart camera solution from Qualcomm.

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Samsung Galaxy M33, Galaxy M23 pricing confirmed for Europe

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Mar 24, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung announced the Galaxy M23 and Galaxy M33 by rolling out a press release. The PR only revealed the design and key features of both smartphones, but there was no word on their pricing and availability. The European pricing of both models has now been confirmed.

The Galaxy M23, with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, is priced at 289 euros in Germany. It will come in colors like Light Bue, Deep Green, and Orange Copper. On the other hand, the Galaxy M33, with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, costs 349 euros. It comes in three colors such as Dark Blue, Khaki Green, and Brown.

The Galaxy M23 will be available for purchase by the end of this week in Germany. On the other hand, the Galaxy M33 will go on sale on April 8 in Germany.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specifications

The Galaxy M33 5G has a 6.6-inch LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the latest Exynos 1280 SoC. It comes with 6 GB / 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The device ships with the Android 12 OS and One UI 4.1. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It has an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel (wide-angle) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G specifications

The Galaxy M23 5G features a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ 120Hz screen, a Snapdragon 750G chipset, 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, Android 12 OS with One UI 4.1, and a fingerprint scanner on the side.It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.

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At least 3 Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus are reportedly in the pipeline

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Mar 24, 2022

At least three Xiaomi phones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor and 2K resolution displays are in the pipeline currently, leakster Digital Chat Station revealed today with a post on Weibo. It’s easy to assume here that since the upcoming chip from Qualcomm is a flagship, phones featuring it will be flagships too — but the leakster said “both mid-to-high-end and high-end” offerings will have it under the hood.

And if one pictures an upper mid-range device with a flagship chip, Redmi devices immediately come to mind. The sub-brand is known for bringing performance-focused devices with high-end chips to the masses, so it’s likely that at least one of the said three devices will be its product. The Xiaomi MIX series could also be a contender.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is based on TSMC’s 4nm process, which many hope will address most of the shortcomings from Samsung’s process used to produce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It is expected to use a “1+3+4” three-cluster architecture, comprising 1x super-large Cortex X2 core, 3x large Cortex A710 cores, and 4x small Cortex A510 cores.

Sources say that the processor will be used in the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which should make the phone the new Xiaomi champion in terms of processing power, dethroning the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2022 so the aforementioned trio will likely be also launched around the same time.

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Galaxy A53 5G is costlier than Redmi K50 Pro in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 24, 2022

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A53 5G in China. The latest mid-ranger from the company was initially announced globally last week. The Chinese variant of the handset comes with the exact same set of specs as the version released elsewhere.

The Galaxy A53 5G is up for pre-order in China. It will retail at the following price tags in the country from April 1.

8GB + 128GB – ¥3,399 ($534)
8GB + 256GB – ¥3,699 ($581)

Customers can purchase the phone in either Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome White, or Awesome Peach color options. Customers who pre-order will get Samsung Online Store credits to buy the Galaxy Buds2 at a discounted price tag of ¥449 ($71) and a coupon for the official silicone case for the handset (limited to 6,000 buyers).

For the asking price, the Galaxy A53 5G offers way less than the competition in China. People can get the Redmi K50 Pro with much better hardware and save some bucks. The Redmi device costs ¥2,999 ($471), ¥3,299 ($518), and ¥3,999 ($628) for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB memory configurations respectively.

However, there are two features that make the Samsung phone stand out. It is the only mid-range Android smartphone to offer 4 years of guaranteed OS updates and 5 years of security updates. Also, it is one of the few to come with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance in its price segment.

But these features don’t make sense for the Chinese consumers who are spec hungry. What are your thoughts on the Galaxy A53 5G’s pricing in China? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Tata 2022 Nexon EV launch date tipped, here’s the expected specs & price

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Mar 24, 2022

Tata is apparently gearing up to launch the 2022 refresh of its Nexon EV in India soon. A new report has revealed the possible launch date of the new car alongside some of its expected specifications and even pricing.

According to a RushLane report, the Indian Conglomerate is planning on announcing the 2022 Nexon EV in India on the 6th of April 2022. The launch will follow a long period of testing the car on public roads. For those unaware, the Nexon EV is currently the market leader in the electric vehicle segment in India, accounting for 60 percent of the total electric car sales in the region. And now, the brand is set to launch a new model with refreshed specifications for improved range and power.

Recently, we had reported on Tata hiking the price of the Nexon EV along with some other models as well. So, the 2022 Nexon EV is likely to arrive with higher specifications like larger battery and a longer driving range and even more power. In other words, it would likely launch with a higher price tag as well. The brand could possible decide to bump the price of the new model by around 300,000 to 400,000 INR (roughly 3,930 to 5,240 US Dollars) over the current generation.

Despite its price bump, the 2022 Nexon EV will still compete with other EVs from rival brands. This includes the likes of the Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV with its range. Since its a new refreshed model, the 2022 edition could also offer changes to offer better luxury. Similarly, it is rumored to get a new 40kWh battery pack as well that could help it provide a maximum of 300 kilometers of ARAI certified range.

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Apple saw robust iPhone 13 sales that put the brand in a “monster product cycle”

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Mar 24, 2022

While we know that the Apple iPhone 13 series has seen robust sales across the globe, a new report has found that its performance was actually “stellar” and may have put the company in a “monster product cycle.”

The news arrives from securities firm Wedbush (Via PhoneArena) and known analyst Daniel Ives. The report added that the Cupertino based giant was only lightly impacted by the global supply chain shortage, since it managed to procure parts for its iPhone. Furthermore, this will help it in seeing a strong performance in the June quarter as well as help in strengthen sales of its next iPhone release as well.

Ives expects that the 2022 iPhone SE 5G will see around 30 million units in sales. On the other hand, the company is also acquiring a higher market share in the smartphone market, largely due to the popularity of its iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, which saw a 3 percent market share increase in China alone over the last 12 months. Ives also noted that there were a number of more Chinese consumers willing to buy the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, “which is a nice positive for the March quarter.”

He further added that Apple is currently in the middle of a “monster product cycle.” Ives stated that the current product cycle is the strongest for the brand since 2015, back when it launched the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. The Wedbush analyst wrote in a note to clients that “Taking a step back, while the risk of dynamic in the market has been front and center for tech investors with Apple’s stock also under pressure thus far in 2022 along with other tech stalwarts, we believe the company is setting up for a monster growth cycle over the next 12 to 18 (months) that is not baked into shares at current levels.”

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specs tipped again: Exynos 1280 SoC, 120Hz LCD screen, and more

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Mar 24, 2022

As Samsung is done announcing its latest Galaxy A phones, it is now expected to debut the next-gen Galaxy M smartphones. In fact, the company has already scheduled an event for March 27 in Vietnam. The South Korean electronics giant will be unveiling the Galaxy M53 5G and Galaxy M33 5G at this conference. We already know almost everything about the former. Today, we get to learn about the latter, which is also being teased to launch in India.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Featured A — Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

Tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the key specifications of the upcoming Galaxy M33 5G on Twitter. This is not the first time we are hearing about the specs of the handset. But the latest leak suggests a different set of features than the old one.

First and foremost, the device is now said to be powered by an Exynos 1280 SoC instead of Exynos 1200. This is the same chip that runs the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G.

Secondly, it will feature a 50MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup and not a 64MP quad-camera system comprising of an 8MP ultra-wide unit, 5MP macro snapper, and 2MP depth sensor.

Finally, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging as opposed to a 6,000mAh battery reported earlier.

Further, the phone will arrive with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will boot One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. Sadly, it will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack and an in-box charger.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M33 5G will be built around a 6.6-inch FHD+ display (LCD) with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Due to the type of the screen, the smartphone will house a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G based on the leaked specifications? Do let us know in the comment section below.

OnePlus Pad 5G specifications leak reveals OLED display, SD865, dual cameras, and more

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Mar 24, 2022

Recent reports have revealed that OnePlus plans to launch multiple smartphones in the next few months. Rumors have also revealed that the company is working on its first-ever tablet, which may hit the market in the first half of 2022. Well ahead of the launch, tipster Sam (aka ShadowLeak) has tweeted the key specifications of the OnePlus Pad 5G.

OnePlus Pad 5G specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Pad 5G will be equipped with an OLED screen measuring 12.4 inches. It will offer Full HD+ resolution. The device will offer an Android 12 out-of-the-box experience. The front side of the tablet will have an 8-megapixel camera. It will have a 13-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel secondary camera on the back.

OnePlus Pad Render — Alleged render of OnePlus Pad

The Snapdragon 865 chipset is likely to fuel the OnePlus Pad 5G. The tablet may come in a single trim offering 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The OnePlus Pad 5G will be backed by a massive 10,900mAh battery. It will carry support for 45W rapid charging. For security, it will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Its other features include Bluetooth 5.1 support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The leak mentions that it will be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$471) for the 6GB+128GB variant. Readers are advised to digest the OnePlus Pad 5G specifications leak with a grain of salt.

The launch date of the OnePlus Pad 5G seems to be fast charging. A recent tweet by tipster Mukul Sharma revealed that the OnePlus Pad has entered the production phase in the European and Eurasian regions.

Recent reports have revealed that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in April or May. The company is also expected to launch other Nord models such as the Nord CE 2 Lite and Nord 3. In addition, the company is also said to be working on flagship models such as the OnePlus 10, OnePlus 10R, and OnePlus 10 Ultra.

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Multiple vivo phones to feature vivo X Note-like circular camera modules this year

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Mar 24, 2022

A new vivo phone’s rear camera module was teased today by Digital Chat Station. The leakster said that such a circular camera module will be adopted by a number of upcoming vivo devices, meaning we could be seeing a more homogenous designs from the brand this year.

Judging by the shared image, the camera module looks placed within a little window of its own, much like the vivo X70 Pro+. However, unlike the X70 Pro+ whose camera module was rectangular, the upcoming phone in question has a circular one.

Additionally, the leaked camera module sports a tiny blue-colored Zeiss label at the top-right corner, proving that the vivo phone it will be featured on will be a Zeiss-certified photography system.

Previously, the near-complete design of the soon-to-launch vivo X Note was revealed in the form of renders, showing a very similar camera system. It’s unclear if the leak from today pertains to X Note but it cannot be ruled out.

The vivo X Note will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and will feature a 2K E5 120Hz AMOLED display. Its rear camera system will comprise 50MP+48MP+12MP+8MP units.

Regardless, the launch timeline of the vivo X Note, X Fold, iQOO Neo 6, X80 series, and vivo Pad have already been tipped so we should be knowing soon enough what phone the circular unit actually belongs to.

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Apple may rebrand A15 Bionic as A16 for iPhone 14, with price hike

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Mar 24, 2022

Earlier this week, we had reported on known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming that the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max might ship with the last gen A15 Bionic chipset. And now, new information has further backed this information along with some other interesting details.

Apart from Kuo, other notable sources like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have also backed this claim. If its true, this would mark the first time that the Cupertino based giant divided its iPhone lineup’s chipsets since the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The former featured the A7 while the latter arrived with the older A6 chip. According to a iDrop News report, the iPhone 14 series will also be receiving a similar treatment this time around.

Apparently, the brand will be reusing the A15 Bionic chipset that was on the iPhone 13 series for the base iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max model this year. However, to avoid possible backlash, the company will be rebranding the new chipset to the A16, to keep it in line with its typical annual chip refresh cycle. On the other hand, the actual new chip could be labelled as the A16 Pro, which will likely be reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Notably, this move allow Apple to cut down on costs. With the mini model being discontinued, the lineup will now start at 799 US Dollars, meanwhile, the Max version will cost 100 US Dollars more. In other words, the company would still be able to maintain its usual 200 US Dollar price difference between its Pro and non Pro models.

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Samsung launches Galaxy S22 Ultra 1TB model option in India

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Mar 24, 2022

Samsung Electronics has just released a new model of its top end Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship device in India. The most expensive version in the lineup will now be available in a new 1TB storage configuration option.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant had just recently launched its latest flagship Galaxy S22 series in India. This included the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, the Ultra variant was only available in two storage options, namely 12GB of RAM paired with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. But now, the brand has released the Galaxy S22 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of internal storage.

Apart from the notably bump in storage capacity, there is no other change in this particular model apart from its pricing. While the base Galaxy S22 Ultra with 256GB costs 109,999 INR (roughly 1,440 US Dollars) and the 512GB versions costs 118,999 INR (roughly 1,560 US Dollars), the new 1TB option is priced at 134,999 INR (roughly 1,770 US Dollars). As of right now, the device can be bought in the Phantom Black, Phantom White and Burgundy colors, but the Green option is still not available in India.

Talking about its specifications, it still packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well. It boots Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box and sports a 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display that has a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it houses a 108 megapixel quad camera setup, while the front has a 40 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Huawei Mate X3 key specifications tipped, bags TENAA certification

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