Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone SE 2022: Specs Comparison

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G teased on Amazon India, launch imminent

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Mar 23, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung silently unveiled their Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy M23 5G smartphones via a press release. Now, the company has put up a teaser on Amazon India which suggests that a new Galaxy M series device will launch soon in the country.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the teaser does not specifically mention the model name, however, the source code of the Amazon teaser page confirmed that the phone is the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. Additionally, a teaser video of the device reveals two color options of the upcoming smartphone along with features like a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specs and features

Samsung has already confirmed a majority of the specs of the Galaxy M33 5G. The smartphone features a 6.6-inch TFT FHD+ (1080 x 2408) LCD display. For photography, Samsung has offered a quad-camera setup on the back of the device with a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera, a 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor, and a 2MP f/2.2 macro shooter. For selfies, we get an 8MP f/ 2.2 snapper.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M33 5G comes with an octa-core SoC which according to previous Geekbench listings, should be the 5G enabled Exynos 1280 octa-core SoC. It is offered in two RAM variants, 6GB and 8GB and the internal storage available is 128GB. This, however, can be expanded by up to 1TB with a Micro-SD card. The device gets a 6000mAh battery and will boot Android 12 based One UI 4.1 out of the box. The sensors present in the device are an accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor geomagnetic sensor, virtual light sensor, virtual and proximity sensor.

The device measures 165.4 x 76.9 x 9.4mm and weighs 215 grams.

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Dell G3223D gaming monitor hits the shelves: 120Hz-165Hz variable refresh rate supported

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 23, 2022

Dell announced a new monitor titled G3223D not long ago and it has now finally hit the shelves. The monitor is up for purchase on JD.com in China starting at 2,999 Yuan, which is around USD 470.

The monitor features an ultra-smooth IPS LCD screen sized 31.5-inches with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a response time of 1ms. Its refresh rate peaks at 165Hz and it has a brightness of 400 cd/m² (via IT Home).

A total of 1.07 billion colors are supported, covering up to 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. There’s also support for software enhancements like AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology onboard. Inputs include 2x HDMI ports, 1x DisplayPort, and USB-C.

Dell says the G3223D gaming monitor supports a variable refresh rate of 165Hz when connected to a PC and up to 120Hz at QHD resolution when connected to a gaming console. Additionally, the Dell 32 USB-C Gaming Monitor offers 5 unique display features:

Night Vision – Improves image contrast and clarity in dark game scenes for a clearer picture.
Clear Vision – Improves and enhances the detail and clarity of daytime game scenes.
Chroma Vision – Applies dynamic heatmaps in various game environments to help distinguish game objects from the background.
Bino Vision – Provides a screen zoom function that can magnify a remote target or object up to 2x.
Crosshair – Displays the crosshair throughout the game, helping improve aiming in the heat of the game.

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New Dynabook business laptops with Intel 12th Gen CPUs launched for Hybrid workers

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Mar 23, 2022

Many companies are adopting a hybrid working model instead of bringing employees back to the office full-time in an effort to let the employees keep the benefit of working from home such as less time spent commuting and healthier family life, while also allowing workers to collaborate in-person some of the time.

With this purpose in mind, Dynabook’s new Tecra A40-K and A50-K laptops come with several upgrades over the last generation to facilitate this new hybrid work model.

The Tecra A40-K laptop comes with a 14-inch narrow-bezel screen and measures just 18.9mm, making the laptop versatile and suited for professionals who like to move around. The device comes with a webcam with a privacy shutter, a backlit keyboard, and a large click pad which can optionally be outfitted with a fingerprint reader.

The Tecra A40-K, on the other hand, features a bigger 15-inch screen with narrow bezels and is quite thin overall at 19.9mm. The device has a full-size backlit keyboard, a webcam with a privacy shutter, and a large click pad, which can optionally be outfitted with a fingerprint reader.

Under the hood, the laptops feature Intel’s 12th Gen P-Series i5 and i7 processors with optional Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 64GB of memory.

The devices get a lot of options when it comes to connectivity featuring WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, a full-size HDMI for seamlessly connecting to an external monitor, Gigabit LAN, 3.5mm audio jacks, USB-A ports, and a microSD card reader.

To facilitate video conferencing, the Tecra A40-K and Tecra A50-K feature dual mics with a new AI noise reduction function and stereo speakers with DTS audio processing for clear and crisp sound. The devices feature an HD camera with face authentication. The devices feature Dynabook’s proprietary BIOS which acts as an added security layer to mitigate BIOS-level security threats, and the laptops also meet Microsoft’s strict Secured-core PC requirements.

The Dynabook Tecra A40-K will start at $1,019.99 and the Tecra A50-K starts at $969.99. They will be offered in multiple configurations through the company’s official website and its resellers. (via Techradar)

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realme 8s, C25s, and narzo 50A users can now apply for realme UI 3.0 early access

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 23, 2022

Three budget devices from realme, namely realme 8s, realme C25s, and realme narzo 50A are now accepting applications for realme UI 3.0 Early Access. The update is based on Android 12 and comes with all of the goodness that the software version is associated with, including dynamic wallpaper-based theming.

Early Access programs by realme are intended to filter out bugs that may have gone overlooked during the internal testing process. As such, builds rolled out through it are not expected to be rock-stable and may be rough around the edges.

The realme UI 3.0 application channel for the realme 8s 5G opened up on March 21st while for the realme C25s and the realme narzo 50A, it started on March 22nd.

The application process is simple: Simply navigate to Settings > Software Update > Settings icon on the top right corner > Trial Version > Apply Now. You will then be asked to enter some details and submit a mini quiz.

But beforehand, make sure that you’re on firmware version RMX3381_11.A.09 for the realme 8s, RMX3197_11.A.18 for the realme C25s, and RMX3430_11.A.11 for the realme Narzo 50A.

Once that’s done and you’ve applied, you will receive an OTA update that will take you straight from Android 11 to realme UI 3.0-based Android 12.

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Indonesia smartphone sales broke records in 2021, with OPPO in the lead

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Sean

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Mar 23, 2022

The Indonesian smartphone market saw a modest 5 percent growth year on year in 2021. But while the rise was short, the region still managed to record its highest ever handset sales ever.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the surge in phone shipments was likely due to a pent up demand during the first half of the year. During this time, the market saw a robust performance of mid range handsets and wider adoption of 5G also encouraged customers to upgrade their devices. Furthermore, this trend continued into the second half of 2021 as the Indonesian economy began recovering, as the government relaxed restrictions and lifted lockdowns as well. This triggered the demand for handsets.

Research Analyst Tanvi Sharma stated that “Brands like OPPO brought bundled offers and campaigns like Joy-Full, which provided benefits and after sales promos. There were also strategic partnerships between major OEMs and e-commerce players, like between vivo and JD.com. Had it not been for the component shortages during the second half, the growth would have been even higher. To meet the challenge, brands focused on their mid-tier portfolios and increased the selling price in some cases to pass on the increased cost to the end consumer.”

In 2021, OPPO lead the Indonesian market, with a sizeable market share of 22 percent. Its A series of smartphones helped boost its standing in the industry and fuel its growth. The Chinese brand also held a strong emphasis of sales through both offline and online channels. Meanwhile, Vivo managed to take the close second spot with a 21 percent while Xiaomi arrived third in the market with an 18.2 percent market share.

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Galaxy A52s 5G users are facing performance, battery issues after Android 12 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 23, 2022

Last year, Samsung released three Galaxy A52 smartphones, namely Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A52s 5G. The first two were unveiled in March and the last one came as a surprise in August. The latter was probably the best Samsung mid-range smartphone in 2021. But unfortunately, the device has apparently lost its mojo after the Android 12 update.

Samsung started rolling out Android 12 stable update with One UI 4.0 for the Galaxy A52s 5G in January. Two months later, the latest software is currently available for the handset in all the regions.

After updating to the fresh version of Android and One UI, users are now facing issues that were not present earlier, reports SamMobile. Multiple users of the phone have taken to Samsung forums to share the problems faced by them.

First and foremost, users say that the update has slowed down the device. Per them, the animations are now slower and the scrolling is janky. The performance issues are the most common among the users.

Secondly, many users are also experiencing battery drain. The battery performance is poor even when the high refresh rate mode is disabled. Then, there are some for whom the proximity sensor has stopped working properly during calls. Lastly, a user even reports degradation in speaker quality.

Samsung hasn’t officially responded to the user reports yet. But we can expect the company to fix the aforementioned issues with the One UI 4.1 update.

With that being said, if you are facing problems with your Galaxy A52s 5G after the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update, then do let us know in the comment section below.

iVOOMi Jeet, Jeet Pro, and Energy S1 electric scooters launched in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 23, 2022

iVOOMi, an Indian company that used to sell smartphones a few years back has now entered the EV sector in the market. The company has launched three new Electric scooters priced affordably as opposed to the competition. Some of the major highlights of the company’s EVs are design, range, and swappable batteries.

iVOOMi has launched the iVOOMi Jeet, the iVOOMi Jeet Pro, and the iVOOMi Energy S1. All three electric scooters are priced reasonably. Following are the ex-showroom prices of the models.

iVOOMi Jeet – Rs. 82,000(~$1,074)
iVOOMi Jeet Pro – Rs. 93,000(~$1,219)
iVOOMi Energy S1 – 85,000(~$1,113)

The trio comes in Red, Blue, and Grey colors.

iVOOMi Jeet, Jeet Pro, and Energy S1 Specifications

iVOOMi claims that all the EVs are made in the company’s own plants located in Pune, Noida, and Ahmednagar. The iVOOMi Jeet and Jeet Pro come with a 1.5kw–2 kW battery and are said to offer a 130Km range on a single charge.

On the other hand, the iVOOMi Energy S1 comes with a 2KW electric motor and a 60V, 2.0Kwh Li-ion battery with a range of 115km on a single charge. Interestingly, the battery inside this model is swappable and it can be fully charged in 3 to 4 hours.

All the models come with a ground clearance of 170mm and have a 30L boot space. The EVs come with features like Parking assist, Find my Scooter, and have a USB charging port.

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