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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 24, 2022

It was reported earlier this month that Huawei is working on the Huawei Mate X3 foldable phone. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to confirm some of the key specs of the device. It appears that the launch date of the Mate X3 may not be far away as it seems to have received approval from the TENAA authority of China.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Huawei Mate X3 will be sporting an in-ward folding design and will come equipped with a high refresh rate display. He added that the device will be equipped with the Kirin 9000 4G chipset, a 4,500mAh battery, and the latest HongMeng OS (HarmonyOS) 2.0.1 edition.

The tipster did not share any information on the launch date of the Huawei Mate X3. A Huawei device with model number PAL-AL00 was spotted in the database of the CMIIT authority earlier this month. Now, the same device has bagged approval from the TENAA authority of China.

Speculations are rife that the Huawei PAL-AL00, which is a 4G LTE device, will break cover as the Mate X3 foldable phone. Unfortunately, the TENAA listing of the PAL-AL00 has no information on its specifications. The mere appearance of the device at TENAA is a good hint that its launch may not be far away.

Last year, Huawei announced the Huawei Mate X2 4G in June and was made available for purchase in July. Hence, it is likely that the Mate X3 4G may go official around the same time this year. To recall, the Mate X2 came with specs like a 6.45-inch 90Hz OLED cover display, an 8-inch OLED 90Hz foldable screen, a Kirin 9000 chip, 50-megapixel quad cameras, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support.

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DOOGEE S98 Rugged Smartphone is Launching Globally with Huge Discounts

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Mar 24, 2022

DOOGEE S98 the latest rugged smartphone from DOOGEE is all set to launch on 28 March 2022 at AliExpress and Doogeemall. The smartphone which will retail at $339 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $239 only under the global launch sale. This sale starts on 28 March and ends on 1 April 2022.

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DOOGEE S98 at $239 (after discount)@AliExpress

DOOGEE S98 comes with an eye-catching dual-screen design with a round customizable display at the rear. The rear display is encircled in a beautiful bezel which makes it look like a high-tech smartwatch attached to the rear with which you can easily check the time, control your music, check battery levels, and more. The 1.1” round display is easily customizable and you can use any picture of your choice to make the display uniquely yours.

In the front, you have a 6.3” LCD FHD+ main display which comes with Corning Gorilla glass protection. The rugged smartphone is powered by the MediaTek G96 octa-core processor and comes with a clocking speed of 2.05GHz. It features 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM expandable using a microSD card.

For your images and videos, you have a triple rear camera set up placed elegantly around the round rear display. The phone comes with a 64MP main sensor, a 20MP night vision camera, and an 8MP wide-angle camera. A primary LED flashlight and infrared light complete the setup on the back. The highlight of the phone is the 20MP night vision sensor which allows you to capture videos and images in pitch-black surroundings. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front.

DOOGEE S98 rugged smartphone is IP68 / IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certified. This means it’s waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof and can work even in extreme and hazardous conditions making it perfect for outdoor adventures and long-term travels.

The smartphone is fueled by a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 33W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It will run on Android 12 out of the box with the company confirming at least 3 years of security and Android version updates. Other interesting features like NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, etc are also available on the smartphone.

DOOGEE S98 rugged smartphone will launch globally on 28 March 2022. The smartphone is set to retail at $339 but as a part of the global launch sale, you can buy the smartphone at a heavily discounted price of $239 only at AliExpress. This deal is valid only from 28 March to 1 April 2022. So make sure to place your orders before the deal expires.

Also for all the DOOGEE fans out there, the company is conducting a Giveaway on their official website. So do check out the details of the same here.

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

OnePlus’ first tablet enters mass production; expected to launch in H1 2022

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Jeet

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Mar 24, 2022

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the brand’s first tablet in the market, joining its sister companies OPPO, Realme, and Vivo, which have recently launched their first tablets in the select markets.

The device, which is likely to be named OnePlus Pad, has reportedly entered the mass production phase in several European and Eurasian countries. This means that the device is ready to soon get launched in the market.

The report about the device being in mass production comes from @stufflistings. It is pretty much in line with the previous report which indicated that the device could go official in the first half of this year.

Given that the OnePlus Pad is already being mass-produced, it is likely to get launched before the end of June. However, as of now, there’s no information available about the exact date of launch for the tablet.

Apart from the OnePlus Pad, the company already has some other devices up its sleeves, including the first Nord-branded smartwatch which is expected to get launched along with the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone.

In the overseas market, the Chinese company is expected to launch five new products this year, including the OnePlus 10 Pro, Nord CE 2 Lite, Nord 2T, 10R, and 10 Ultra smartphones. It could also launch a foldable smartphone by the end of this year as many major smartphone brands already have a foldable phone in their portfolio of devices.

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Black Shark 5 series launch date confirmed, Black Shark 5 RS, 5 Pro expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 24, 2022

Black Shark 5 series of smartphones has been rumored for several weeks. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm that it will be holding a launch event at 7 pm (local time) on March 30 to announce the Black Shark 5 lineup. The Black Shark series will probably include two models such as Black Shark RS and Black Shark 5 Pro.

In February, two Black Shark models were spotted in the database of TENAA certification. The KTUS-A0 model was spotted with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 3 GHz octa-core processor, and a 4,650mAh (rated value) battery. It may feature a 13-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The 3C certification of the device suggests that it may carry support for 120W fast charging.

The PAR-A0 model was seen with a 3.2GHz octa-core processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The rest of the specifications of the PAR-A0 were found to be identical to the KTUS-A0 model. Previous rumors suggested that the KTUS-A0 and PAR-A0 models would be released as the Black Shark 5 Pro and Black Shark 5, respectively.

Today, tipster WHY LAB shared a screenshot to claim that the Realme GT Neo3, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark 5 RS smartphones are compatible with the ultra-high frame rate modes of the “Hone of Kings” game. The Black Shark 5 RS is a model that hasn’t been spotted before. Both the Black Shark 5 Pro and RS models will feature Qualcomm’s flagship chips.

The Black Shark 5 Pro is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The other model could be equipped with any of the recent Snapdragon 8-series SoC.

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Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop goes on sale; price starts at 5,299 yuan ($832)

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Mar 24, 2022

Last week, Xiaomi-backed Redmi had launched the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 in the Chinese market and today, the company has officially started selling the laptop.

The base model with Core i5-12450H processor is priced at 5,299 yuan (~$832) while the model with NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU has a starting price of 6,499 yuan (~$1,020). The model with Core i7-12650H and NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU costs 7,199 yuan (~$1,130).

The Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 comes with an aluminum-alloy body the company says can withstand wear and tear. It has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, has an expansive touchpad, and features a 720p webcam.

The laptop features a 15-inch display with a 3.2K screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, 400nits brightness, and support for intelligent photosensitive and DC Dimming.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel‘s 12th generation Core i5-12450H or Core i7-12650H processor, depending on the model. There’s also an option for NVIDIA‘s RTX 2050 graphics processor. It comes packed with LPDDR5-5200 RAM and the SSD storage is PCIe 4.0 compliant.

There are three heat pipes and dual fans in the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop for heat dissipation, which the company claims can achieve a performance release of 80W.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-A, C, and HDMI ports. It is running the Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 72Wh battery that can be charged at 130W to 100 percent within an hour.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro models design schematics leak gives a more details look at the devices

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Mar 24, 2022

Apple is still months away from announcing the next-generation iPhone models but still, leaks related to the upcoming iPhone 14 series have already started surfacing online.

In the latest leak, the design of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones have surfaced online, giving us a detailed look at how the devices will look and differ from the Cupertino-based giant’s current devices.

A well-known tipster Max Weinbach has shared design schematics for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, giving us a super-detailed look at the design of the upcoming smartphone. It is said to measure 147.46 x 71.45 x 7.85mm, making it a bit taller and thicker than its predecessor.

On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be slightly shorter and thinner, but no one will be able to notice it with the naked eye. The height is going down from 160.8mm to 160.7mm while the width is being reduced from 78.1mm to 77.58mm.

It is being said that the camera bulge on the iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones will be more prominent, measuring 12.02mm compared to 11.45mm on current models. The size of the camera module is also set to increase in the new models.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Apple iPhone 14 will continue to feature a notch on top of the screen but the Pro models will get rid of the notch and will instead have pill-shaped cutouts for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors.

There are also reports that claim iPhone 14 and 14 Max is powered by the current-generation Apple A15 Bionic process while the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will come powered by the new A16 Bionic chip built using 4nm process. We expect to get more information about the devices in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone SE 2022: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 23, 2022

A few days ago the third generation of the affordable iPhone officially went on sale all around the world. The iPhone SE 2022 offers a flagship-class hardware department and other advanced features at an affordable price if compared with the other iPhones out there, and it is also very compact. That is the reason why we decided to compare it to other compact flagship. Days ago, we decided to compare it to the Xiaomi 12 because of its compact dimensions. Now, even if the two phones belong to different price ranges, it is the turn of the Samsung Galaxy S22, the vanilla version of the S22 series which comes with a small 6.1-inch display.

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone SE 2022

	Samsung Galaxy S22	Apple iPhone SE 2022
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, 167 g	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g
DISPLAY	6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels (HD+), Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz or Samsung Exynos 2200 octa-core 2.8 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic, octa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, One UI	iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	12 MP, f/1.8 7 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging 25W, and fast wireless charging 15W	2018 mAh, Fast Charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof	5G, Touch ID, IP67 water resistant

Design

The design is not the strong point of the iPhone SE 2022. Even though it debuted in 2022, it has a very old design as it looks like the old iPhone 8 from 2017. This means it comes with thick bezels around the display: indeed, there is room for the old Touch ID including a fingerprint reader below the display. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is definitely better in terms of design, thanks to a borderless display with a centrally-placed punch hole and an elegant glass back. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and it has the IP68 certification, while the iPhone SE 2022 is protected by Ceramic Shield and has the IP67 certification. Both are great in terms of build quality.

Display

The iPhone SE 2022 comes with a pretty nice Retina display sporting a diagonal of 4.7 inches, but the Samsung Galaxy S22 beats it easily. The S22 sports a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (while the iPhone has an LCD panel) with a diagonal of 6.1 inches, a higher Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and even a high 120 Hz refresh rate. It provides higher color accuracy and deeper blacks, as well as an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader instead of the outdated Touch ID. There is definitely no challenge: the panel found on the Samsung Galaxy S22 is superior from every point of view.

Specs & Software

The iPhone SE 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are flagship phones which have nothing to envy if compared to the other flagships in the current market. The former is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset: the same processor as the iPhone 13 series, but it is paired with 4 GB of RAM and either 64 or 256 GB of internal storage. The latter is fueled either by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage depending on the memory configuration. Despite the Galaxy S22 looking better on paper, the iPhone SE 2022 provides higher performance thanks to the optimization of the iOS operating system.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with superior cameras as well. It has a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 10 MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. It supports PDAF, 4K video recording at 60 fps, and 8K video recording at 24 fps. The iPhone SE 2022 has just one single 12 MP rear camera which provides great photo quality, but it can not compete with the Galaxy S22.

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

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is equipped with a bigger 3700 mAh battery and, despite the iOS optimization, it provides a longer battery life in several scenarios because the iPhone has a way smaller unit. Both the phones support fast charging and wireless charging, but the charging speeds are not very high.

Price

The iPhone SE 2022 has a €499/$429 starting price, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 starts from $799/€799. The Samsung flagship is definitely a better device thanks to its great build quality, superior display, and cameras. But you can save a lot of money by choosing the iPhone while still getting the top-notch performance and an amazing phone from every aspect.

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S22

PRO

Better camera department
IP68 waterproof
Better display
Wider panel
Better design

CONS

Not so long battery life

Apple iPhone SE 2022

PRO

Better software optimization
More compact
More affordable

CONS

Old design

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LG UF+UV water purifier with zero water wastage launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

LG Electronics has unveiled its next big thing in India in the form of the LG UF+UV Water Purifier, and this coincides with World Water Day, 2022. The UF+UV water purifier is priced at Rs. 20,299 ($266) and offers zero wastage in the water purification process.

The launch of the LG first UF+UV water purifier in the subcontinent will further help to cement the position of the company as the country’s leading consumer brand. The LG water purifier will help to remove heavy metals and purify the water that passes through it, according to the company. The LG water purifier is equipped with cutting-edge purifying technology that effectively eliminates dissolved solids not visible to the naked eye in the water.

LG guarantees that water purified through its first UF+UV water purifier in India is guaranteed to be pure and free of hazardous toxins. The ultra-filtration process also ensures that there is zero wastage of water throughout the purification process. The post-carbon filter in the water purifier uses electrostatic absorption to remove viruses from the water up to 99%. There are seven stages in the water purification process with absolute protection and safety of the water guaranteed.

The LG UF+UV water purifier is available in crimson red color only with a dual-protection stainless steel tank with an 8-liter capacity. It has a gross weight of 10.4kg and it is installed with a wall mount. It also offers digital sterilizing care and the water is purified at room temperature.

Apart from the price of Rs. 20,299 ($266) for the product, LG is also offering a one-time filter replacement with digital sterilization and a complimentary premium service once per year. The filter replacement facility is available one year after the purchase of the LG UF+UV water purifier. Availability in India of the water purifier is via online and offline retail outlets across the country.

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Huawei Vision S smart TV berths in Europe in two models & at bargain prices

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

Huawei Vision S TV series is now available in Europe after their China launch last year. The 55-inch and 65-inch models of the Vision S offer 120Hz display refresh rates and are both pretty cheap. Both TVs offer 4K output and a 5000:1 contrast ratio.

The Europe rollout of the Huawei Vision S series begins with Spain but it is expected to subsequently spread to other markets. The Huawei Vision S TV series was unveiled in 2021 and has earlier berthed in some Asian markets after its China launch. There are no differences in the Europe version from the initial 55-inch and 65-inch models earlier launched in China. They are however budget TVs which is quite a bargain for their features.

The Huawei Vision S 55” is offered at a discounted price of €400 ($439) while the Vision S 65” is sold at €600 ($659). The discounts subsist till March 27 when the TVs will revert to their original prices of €800 ($878) and €1,000 ($1,098) respectively. Huawei says a wall-mount and generous payment plans details are available from the Spanish website of the company. Interested buyers in Spain should therefore go to the product page of the Huawei Vision S for more details.

As per ports, the Huawei Vision S has three HDMI 2.0 ports, one USB-A port, six mics, a 13MP webcam, and four speakers. The two models run on Huawei’s homegrown Harmony OS 2.0. The lineup of input ports available and the 120Hz display refresh rates of the Vision S models means that the TV may not be suitable for gaming via the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.

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Apple’s iPhone SE 3 teardown reveals Snapdragon X57 modem & 2,018mAh battery capacity

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

A YouTube video of the teardown of the iPhone SE 3 has surfaced. The video provides an insightful look into the internals of the third-generation budget iPhone SE. The teardown indicates that the iPhone SE 3 has a larger battery than its predecessor the iPhone SE 2 and also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X57 modem for 5G connectivity.

When compared with the iPhone SE 2 battery at 1,821 mAh, the iPhone SE 3 has a larger 2,018 mAh battery. This translates to up to two extra hours of video playback or 10 hours of audio playback for the new model. The Snapdragon X57 modem seems to be custom-made for the iPhone SE 3 and its 5G support is limited to bands below 6GHz. Unlike the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone SE 3 will not support the faster mmWave bands in the 5G spectrum.

The iPhone SE 3 has an additional 1GB of RAM resource ahead of its predecessor. Its 4GB of RAM provides a marginal increment in processing capabilities. The YouTube video does not indicate any repairability metrics for the iPhone SE 3 although more teardown details could be out in the coming days. Overall, the iPhone SE 3 has similar internals to the iPhone SE 2.

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KUMI ships 400K smartwatches in its first year, cracks top 10 rankings of Chinese smartwatch brands in the country

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 23, 2022

China is one of the world’s most competitive markets when it comes to smart wearables like fitness trackers and smartwatches. For now, the markets are dominated by giants like Apple, Huawei, and Samsung.

However, KUMI Electronics, which was founded back in 2019, has quickly climbed the ladder to become the 15th largest smartwatch brand in the Chinese market and the 7th largest when it comes to Chinese brands in the country.

KUMI has successfully shipped 400 thousand smartwatch units in their first year and has expanded globally to compete in different markets like India, the U.S, Europe, and many countries of Southeast Asia.

The brand offers a diverse smartwatch range, which is mainly divided into seven categories. The KU series offers smartwatches and fitness bands focused on health-related features while the U series offers sports-centric wearables. Their K series smartwatches come with a fashionable design, and the GT series offers smartwatches in line with the latest global trends.

KUMI also offers smartwatches that appeal to children with their I series, and GW series smart wearables for adults which are suitable for professional environments.

One of their recent designs in the GW series is the KUMI GW16T Pro which features a 1.3” TFT color display with 360 x 360p resolution. Powered with an RTL8762DK chipset the smartwatch is a smarter and better version of its predecessor GW16T model.

KUMI GW16T Pro comes with a complete health management system, including a heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitor, blood pressure monitor, calorie, distance, and step counter. Other interesting features include a sleep monitor, a weather report, music control, notifications, etc. Additionally, the smartwatch comes with expanded categories of sports modes like an elliptical trainer, yoga, etc.

KUMI GW16T Pro comes with an IP68 certification, which protects the smartwatch from dust and water ingress. You can use the smartwatch at a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for a casual swim or bath.

POCO X4 5G, M4 Pro 4G, and M4 Pro 5G arrive in Brazil

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 23, 2022

After launching the POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G in the European markets, the phones have now arrived in Brazil. The smartphones bring punch-hole displays and up to 108MP cameras.

The POCO X4 Pro 5G costs R$ 4,300 for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The POCO M4 Pro 4G starts at R$ 2,900 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and R$3,300 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is priced at R$ 3,300 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

POCO X4 Pro 5G POCO Yellow — POCO X4 Pro 5G

The phones POCO Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue colors. All three devices can be purchased from the POCO official website and other authorized stores in the country.

Starting with the more powerful POCO X4 Pro 5G, the device has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. It is a punch-hole screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple-rear camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It boots on MIUI based on Android OS.

The POCO M4 Pro 4G has a punch-hole panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is an AMOLED screen with Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple-rear camera system and a 16MP selfie lens. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It boots on MIUI 13 (Android OS).

Lastly, the POCO M4 Pro 5G has a punch-hole LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It sports a 50MP + 8MP dual-rear camera system and a 16Mp selfie shooter. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired and houses a 5,000mAh battery. The battery supports 33W fast charging support. The phone has NFC and boots on MIUI 13 based on Android OS.

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Realme 9 Pro Plus launches in Brazil on March 31

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 23, 2022

Last month, Realme launched their latest numbered series, the Realme 9 Pro Plus along with the Realme 9 Pro in India. The Realme 9 Pro Plus came with an impressive spec sheet compared to its price point, and now, the brand has officially announced that the smartphone will debut in Brazil on March 31st.

According to a Tudocelular report, the smartphone will be launched in Brazil on March 31st in an online event scheduled for 12:00 pm (Brasilia time). The device was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 24,999 (~$333). However, it is expected to be priced higher in Brazil.

The brand stated that the smartphone will come with the Sony IMX766 camera, with an OIS lens, a 1/1.56″ sensor, and an extensive pixel area, which promises to deliver beautiful images for the intermediate smartphone segment.

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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WhatsApp multi-device support starts rolling out, Message Reactions enter Beta testing

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 23, 2022

WhatsApp is finally ready to roll out its highly anticipated multi-device feature for Android and iOS users. Till now, the feature has been available to users under WhatsApp’s opt-in beta testing program, but now, according to WABetainfo, the update will roll out to iOS users this month, followed by an Android release next month.

For those unaware, this feature will remove the online connection requirement on your smartphone for the chatting platform to be used on multiple devices. Previously, users had to have a stable internet connection on their smartphones to be able to use the messaging service on any other device like a desktop PC, or a laptop. In other words, it had to be linked to your smartphone to have the conversations synced.

The feature allows up to four linked devices and one phone at a time and will disconnect the linked devices if the phone stays inactive for 14 days. According to WhatsApp, viewing live location is not possible on paired devices. Creating and viewing broadcast lists or sending messages with link previews from WhatsApp Web cannot be performed on secondary devices. Also, iPhone users cannot delete or clear a chat on linked devices.

Relatedly, WhatsApp is also rolling out the Message reaction feature for some Android users on the beta channel of the app. The feature will work the same way as it does on most other platforms. Users will be able to long-press on a message to bring up the additional floating menu above the in question after which, they can choose from the various emoji-based reactions provided to react to the message. Currently, there are six reactions to choose from in the beta build which include thumbs up, love, laughter, surprise, tears, and gratitude. (via WABetainfo)

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Nothing announces Nothing Phone (1), Nothing OS, and its ecosystem

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 23, 2022

Nothing on Wednesday kept a virtual event for announcing its upcoming product lineup. And as you’d expect, we saw nothing as to an actual product. However, the company did give a glimpse of the Nothing Phone (1), Nothing OS, and its ecosystem.

Nothing Phone (1), Nothing OS

Nothing’s Founder Carl Pei revealed that the company will be announcing its first smartphone dubbed Nothing Phone (1) in Summer 2022. The smartphone will offer a clean user experience. The phone will boot on Android and have the Nothing OS on top of it.

The Nothing OS will not only run on smartphones but will also work seamlessly with other ecosystem devices. The OS will bring new animations and won’t have any bloatware. As per the company, Nothing OS will have 40% fewer pre-installed apps.

It will have its own voice recorder, widgets, and smoother animations. The UI is expected to have a Black and White theme. Furthermore, the company will also launch its own launcher called Nothing OS launcher which will be launched in April for select Android smartphones.

Nothing also officially announced its partnership with Qualcomm. The company is expected to bring its upcoming phones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs. The company has confirmed that Phone (1) will get 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

Nothing Ecosystem and Community

At the event, the company also announced the Nothing Ecosystem. As per the company, the Nothing Ecosystem will consist of products from Nothing as well as products of other brands. The company is expected to offer an ecosystem experience similar to Apple.

Lastly, the company also announced the Nothing community for public investments. The company will hold an investment round with a USD 10 million allocation. More details on the same will be revealed on the company website.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Switch Zero Fire Edition for 89 yuan (~$14)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

Xiaomi‘s smart home continues to expand its product offering with the launch of the MIJIA Smart Switch Zero Fire Edition. The product is a slight upgrade of the MIJIA Smart Switch that was launched last year. This new edition comes with a slightly higher 89 yuan price tag and will go on sale under crowdfunding at 10 am on March 23.

According to Xiaomi’s official introduction, the MIJIA Smart Switch Zero Fire Edition has three major selling points. The first is the smart control of ordinary lights and multiple control methods. The smart gadget also provides rich intelligent linkage scenes and the product build is of top quality.

With the MIJIA Smart Switch Zero Fire Edition, users can easily and intelligently control a variety of lamps, including chandeliers, fluorescent lamps, spotlights, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, light sticks, etc., with a maximum power of 2200W.

The device also comes with XiaoAI voice control support which makes it easy to turn off a particular light without pressing any button. Users can rename the lights any name they want and when the XiaoAI speaker is linked, they can turn on/off the light with a few words.

The Xiaomi Smart Switch Zero Fire Edition can also be linked to the human body sensor so that the lights are switched on and off when no human is detected. It can also be linked to the projector, the lights and curtains are automatically closed; linked to the smart door lock, the lights and curtains are automatically opened at home. It also has a power/power statistics function, and the daily/monthly power usage is clear at a glance.

In terms of durability, Xiaomi claims that the switch has undergone 80,000 repeated pressing tests, and is V0 fire-resistant and flame-retardant. It uses a lot of materials, and the terminals are made of brass and gold-plated.

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Apple Card may soon launch internationally, as Apple acquires UK banking startup

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Sean

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Mar 23, 2022

Apple has just acquired another new firm. This time, the iPhone maker has bought Credit Kudos, which is a UK based open banking startup. In other words, we might soon be looking at the international launch of the company’s Apple Card.

For those unaware, Credit Kudos aims on helping lenders make more informed decisions by offering insights and scores based on loan applications that are drawn from transactions and loan outcome banking data. Back in April 202, the startup began raising funds of around 6.5 billion US Dollars in investment. As of right now, the company is reportedly now valued at around 150 million US Dollars.

According to three people close to the matter (Via The Block), the acquisition deal with Apple was concluded earlier this week. At the moment, Credit Kudos’s Website Terms of Use link now redirects to Apple’s Terms of Use. It is currently unclear what the Cupertino based giant has planned for Credit Kudos, although, it is likely that it might use its technology to launch the Apple Card in the UK. The region is among the brand’s most important markets and with the Card being its main credit product. It has a huge potential in the market.

Apple only offers this product exclusively in the United States. But with the acquisition of Credit Kudos, the company will even gain access to the open banking sector of the UK. Additionally, the brand might also be able to modify Credit Kudos’ technology to work with the US’ growing open banking sector. This could even further bolster the Card’s credit checker. But this might just be an exclusive UK only plan as well.

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Samsung may launch another foldable device this year in addition to the Z Fold4 and Z Flip4

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 23, 2022

Samsung is working on releasing three new foldable devices this year, one up from the usual two. There’s the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4 — which were quite expected — but joining them this time will be a mystery third device.

Galaxy Club has spotted three codenames corresponding to foldable devices, namely B4, Q4, and N4. The B4 is the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Q4 is the Galaxy Z Fold4, which is quite easy to ascertain from codenames B3 and Q3 that represented the previous iterations of the two devices.

However, there’s also the N4 whose numbering implies that it’s yet another fourth-generation foldable, only Samsung hasn’t really ever released any foldable that wasn’t either a Fold or a Flip.

A patent that went public recently showed a radical foldable phone design with a display whose top-left part could wrap around all the way to the rear. When unfolded, this display transformed into an unconventional P-shaped form, opening up the possibility of use cases like videos in landscape mode on the upper part of the display and another app at the bottom.

However, without an official confirmation, it’s impossible to know for sure. Galaxy Club does say though that the development for the device is taking place on a scale that’s not so large as the B3 and Q3, indicating that it will not be launched as widely as the Z Fold4 and Z Flip4.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4E TWS earphones goes on sale in China starting tomorrow

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 23, 2022

Last week, Huawei unveiled the FreeBuds 4E TWS earphones at its spring launch event. The newly launched TWS earbuds will finally go on sale for Chinese customers at 00:00 (CST) on March 24. (via ITHome)

FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds

The FreeBuds 4E is a half-in-ear style earbud from Huawei that features the company’s active noise cancellation 2.0 technology. The earbuds use a 14.3mm driver to provide up to 40KHz of high-resolution sound quality and come equipped with the HarmonyOS operating system.

For connectivity, the FreeBuds 4E uses Bluetooth 5.2 and is capable of simultaneously connecting with two devices. It also offers a low latency mode of 90ms for gaming and comes with touch controls and gesture controls.

The Freebuds 4E features a 30mAh battery per earbud and a 410mAh battery in the charging case. The TWS earbuds are capable of 2.5 hours of music playback with ANC enabled and 4 hours of playback with ANC turned off on a single charge. The playtime can be further increased to 14 hours with active noise cancellation and 22 hours without it using the charging case.

The earbuds come certified with IP67 dust and water-resistant rating and weigh 4.1 grams individually and 42.1 grams with the charging case.

FreeBuds 4E Pricing and availability

Huawei has put a price tag of 699 yuan ($110) on the FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds and has made them available in Silver Frost and Ceramic White color options.

The earbuds will be available for purchase on the Chinese e-commerce website JD.com.

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