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

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Mar 25, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Xiaomi 12 Lite spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

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

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

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

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

Xiaomi 12 Lite Concept Render — Xiaomi 12 Lite via XiaomiUI

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

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

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 25, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 25, 2022

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

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

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

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G goes on sale in India – check specs and price

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

Earlier this week, Samsung announced the Galaxy A53 5G in the Indian market with a 120Hz display and 64MP OIS cameras. Starting today, the smartphone has gone on sale in the country.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is priced at Rs. 34,499(~$453) for the base variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB of storage. The device costs Rs. 35,999(~$473) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is available in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach colors.

Those with ICICI bank cards can get Rs. 3,000 instant discount. The phone can be booked from online as well as offline stores in the country. The device will start shipping from March 27 in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G sports a 6.5-inch Infinity-O display with an FHD+ resolution. It is a SuperAMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits of brightness, and Eye Comfort Shield support.

It is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also has additional 8GB of virtual RAM support with the RAM Plus feature.

The device houses a 5,000mAh and supports 25W fast charging support. It is worth noting that the phone doesn’t come with a fast-charging adapter inside the box. It has IP67 water and dust resistant rating and features a Dolby-tuned speaker system. It boots on the latest Android 12 OS and has One UI 4 on top.

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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro get features from OnePlus 10 Pro via ColorOS 12.1 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 25, 2022

Last week, a OnePlus executive revealed that the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will be updated to ColorOS 12.1 by the end of March. Within a few days from the announcement, the handsets have already started receiving the promised update in the brand’s home country China.

OnePlus 9 Series All Colors Featured — OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9

The ColorOS 12.1 update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro brings software features that were introduced on the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro.

According to the official update changelog, OnePlus’ last-gen flagship smartphones get access to features like HyperBoost gaming technology and LinkBoost 3.0 network optimizations.

The latest software release also comes with support for floating windows in split-screen mode, up to three windows in PC Connect, and clipboard access control. The devices also get more customization options for Omojis and a full-screen translation feature in Smart Sidebar.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded in batches. Therefore, some units may receive it earlier, while others will will getting it later. In the end, every unit should be updated to the fresh software build in the coming days.

Unfortunately, Oneplus hasn’t disclosed when the international variants of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will be upgraded to OxygenOS 12.1. That said, even when the update arrives, don’t expect all the aforementioned features as most of them seem to be exclusive to ColorOS in China.

Meta signs deal for 3D ads for FaceBook, Instagram, & metaverse

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

Meta Platforms Inc has just recently entered into a partnership deal, which will be for three dimensional ads. These ads will be run on its popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and more.

According to a Reuters report, the new agreement is with an ecommerce technology firm. Now, the social media platforms will include integration with VNTANA that will allow various brands to upload the 3D models of their products to Facebook and Instagram and will convert to ads as well. Notably, this news arrives as the tech giant is moving towards its future with metaverse, as per VNTANA Chief Executive Ashley Crowder. In other words, we’re basically seeing integration of this level that will likely be a staple in the metaverse.

For those unaware, the metaverse is being imagined as the over collective of a number of virtual worlds that can simply be accessed through a device and a headset. As of right now, Meta has placed its focus on the building of the metaverse, which will likely take at least a decade to be realized. The company had previously partnered with augmented reality (AR) based firms like Modiface and PerfectCorp to aid beauty and cosmetic brands to run their 3D and AR advertising.

Crowder further added that “The metaverse is basically the spatial internet. It is a whole world of possibility that starts with having the right 3D models of your products.” So now, users of Facebook and Instagram can soon expect to see 3D ads while browsing on their PCs or smartphones. One would likely be able to interact with the image as well and view it from various angles as well.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A23 4G with a 6.6-inch display and quad cameras launched in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 25, 2022

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A13 4G and Galaxy A23 4G in the Indian market. The phones come with a Full-HD+ display and have a quad-camera system. Both phones come in the sub-Rs. 20,000(~$267) segment in the market and will compete against the likes of Redmi, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo.

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A23 4G – Price, Colors, and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G starts at Rs. 14,999(~$197) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, Rs. 15,999(~$210) for the 4GB RAM +128GB storage variant, and Rs. 17,499(~$229) for the 6GB RAM+ 128GB storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A23 4G is priced at Rs. 19,499(~$256) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant costs Rs. 20,999(~$275). Both phones come in three color variants – Black, Blue, Peach, and White.

The duo comes with a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a water-drop notch with an exact resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. Both come with an 8MP front camera for selfies and a quad-camera at the rear. The rear setup goes by a 50MP main lens, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP snappers for depth and macro shots. The 50MP sensor on the A23 4G supports OIS.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A13 4G is powered by the Exynos 850 SoC, while the Galaxy A23 4G packs a Snapdragon 680 SoC. The A13 4G has 4GB, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB, 128GB of internal storage. On the hand, the A23 4G has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Both pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging technology. However, the phones are bundled with a 15W fast charger in the box. The phones feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. The 4G phones have dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support. The duo runs on Android 12 out of the box and has OneUI 4.1 on top of it.

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OPPO K9 Pro 5G, Reno4 SE receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 25, 2022

OPPO is currently on a streak of rolling out ColorOS 12 stable to its mid-range devices, with multiple models having received the same across multiple regions. The latest to join the list are the OPPO K9 Pro 5G and Reno4 SE in China.

ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12 and arrives with a bunch of new features plus improvements. Elements throughout the interface have been tweaked visually, be it icons, the quick settings panel, or system apps. You also get some of those enhanced A12 privacy features such as the new Privacy Dashboard and microphone and camera Indicators.

If you’re an OPPO K9 Pro 5G owner, then just make sure you’re on official firmware version A.14/A.15 or you’ll probably not be getting the ColorOS 12 update notification. And as for the OPPO Reno4 SE, just make sure it’s updated to firmware C.20 or C.21. To check your current firmware version, head over to Settings > About phone > Version information > Version number.

As usual, the OTAs are being rolled out in stages, meaning it may take a while for the update to reach your device. If you haven’t yet received a notification yet, then you can try checking manually by heading over to Settings > Software update.

Again, do keep in mind that the aforementioned updates are for the Chinese variants of the two devices and there hasn’t been an announcement about a global ColorOS 12 rollout for them just yet. Keep an eye out for the update notification as you should be getting it outside of China soon as well.

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Airtel Xstream Box sees price cut in India, Now sold with Amazon Prime Video

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

The Airtel Xstream Box that was first launched back in 2019 has just received a price cut in India. Now, the company has cut down the price of the Xstream Box in the country and is even pairing with another attractive offer as well.

As of right now, the Indian telecom giant has slashed the cost of the Xstream Box by 499 INR (roughly 7 US Dollars), bringing its price tag down to 2,000 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars). The new pricing is only available to customers that are purchasing a new Airtel Digital TV connection along with the Xstream Box option through the company’s official website and authorized dealers. At the moment, it appears to be available only for a limited period of time.

For those unaware, the Xstream Box was previously available in the region for 2,499 INR (roughly 33 US Dollars). It arrived with support for various OTT services, including the likes of Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Eros Now, Hungama, and others. But now, sources close the matter (Via MySmartPrice) have stated that the updated price package also includes a one year Disney+ Hotstar subscription, along with three months of Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Eron Now, and Hungama as well.

Talking about the product itself, the Airtel Xstream Box runs on the Android TV OS, which is based on the Android 9 Pie operating system. In other words, it also has access to Google’s Play Store and a number of other apps. Apart from OTT services, the box also supports traditional DTH services as well. So, customers also have to note that they are required to also maintain their Airtel DTH account recharged.

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POCO M4 5G to launch soon, spotted with MIUI 13, 6GB RAM on FCC & IMDA

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

The POCO M4 Pro 5G had recently been released in various markets including India. While the Pro model is available for purchase the base M4 5G has yet to be launched. But now, the handset has been spotted on various certification websites, revealing some of its specifications.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the upcoming smartphone has surfaced in the database of FCC and even IMDA. In other words, this also hints at an imminent launch as well. The Chinese brand is expected to launch the device in a number of markets soon, with the FCC listing revealing its model number 22041219G. Furthermore, the data also shows that the POCO M4 5G will run on MIUI 13 out of the box, which is likely based on the Android 11 OS.

The listing also revealed that the device will arrive with support for three 5G bands. It even confirmed three of its storage configurations as well. So, the POCO M4 5G will come with a 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage option, a 4GB + 128GB variant, and a top end 6GB + 128GB model as well. Apart from FCC, the device was also spotted on the IMDA certification website as well. Unfortunately, this listing does not reveal any additional information but does hint at its near launch.

POCO M4 Pro Cool Blue — M4 Pro (Cool Blue)

As per our previous report, the base M4 5G is likely a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11E 5G, which was launched earlier this year. It is a budget 5G enabled handset that houses a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and sports a 6.58 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display that offers 90Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it features a 50 megapixel dual camera setup and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging.

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boAt Airdopes 500 ANC to launch in India soon, with 8mm drivers & 28 hours battery

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

boAt is gearing up to launch another new hearables based product in the Indian market. The company’s latest device is another truly wireless earbuds, which is dubbed the Airdopes 500 ANC.

Just earlier this week, the brand had released the Airdopes 411 ANC TWS earbuds in India, that offered up to 17.5 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.2, 10mm drivers, and more. But just a few days after, it seems like boAt seems to be further expanding its TWS portfolio with the Airdopes 500 ANC. This model features Bluetooth 5.2 as well, along with support for hybrid active noise cancellation up to 35dB. In other words, it can cancel out a broader range of frequencies to block out background noise.

Under the hood, the earbuds house 8mm drivers that promise to offer boAt’s signature loud bass. It also comes with an in ear style earbuds, but does not feature a stem design. Furthermore, the TWS earbuds offers a dedicated low latency mode and ambient mode as well. The former is perfect for mobile gamers while the latter helps users listen to the outside environment while listening to music. It also houses a quad speaker setup with ENx technology that helps enhance audio quality for improved calling experience.

For battery, the earbuds can last for up to 4.5 hours with ANC turned on and 5.5 hours with ANC turned off. When paired with the charging case, it can last for a total of 28 hours. A quick 5 minute charge can also offer up to 1 hour of battery life as well. Other features include, in ear detection, Instant Wake n Pair (IWP), Siri, Google Assistant support, and even IPX4 water resistance rating. The earbuds are currently listed on Amazon India but is not available for purchase.

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Apple’s rumored 15 inch MacBook may not be the MacBook Air: Kuo

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

Earlier this week, we had reported on Apple possibly working on a new MacBook model that will feature a 15 inch display. While this was initially believed to be a MacBook Air model, a new report has suggested otherwise.

Predictions for Apple's potential 15" notebook in 2023:
1. Mass production in 4Q23 if all goes to plan.
2. Although a larger display generally consumes more power, the design goal is to use the same 30W power adapter as MacBook Air.
3. It might not be called MacBook Air. https://t.co/R3UfxNWZW1

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 24, 2022

According to a tweet from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming 15 inch MacBook model will not be a part of the Cupertino based giant’s MacBook Air series. For those unaware, we had reported on the iPhone maker planning on launching a new MacBook with a larger 15 inch display that would sell alongside the 13 inch MacBook Air. Furthermore, the previous report also stated that this model will be released sometime next year. However, Kuo’s tweet suggests that it might not be a part of the Air lineup.

While the analyst said that its not a MacBook Air, he did not state what the 15 inch model would eventually be called. Although, Apple has used the “MacBook” for its notebooks as a standalone option outside of its Pro and Air models. However, this series was discontinued back in 2019, with the last model being a 12 inch MacBook. So, its entirely possible that this name might return for the new 15 inch version or even another new branding entirely.

Kuo also added that the brand is planning on using the same 30W power adapter for the MacBook Air as a power source, despite it having a larger display. In the tweet, he said that Although a larger display generally consumes more power, the design goal is to use the same 30W power adapter as ‌MacBook Air‌.” From what we know so far, this model is rumored to launch in 2023, and Kuo believes that the mass production will be beginning in the fourth and final quarter of next year, if all goes well.

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Samsung employee arrested for stealing trade secrets & confidential information

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Sean

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Mar 25, 2022

A Samsung Electronics employee has apparently been arrested. The staff member was allegedly stealing trade secrets and some confidential information regarding the company, which is conducting an investigation into the matter right now.

The South Korean tech giant confirmed this news earlier this week. Reportedly, the employee might have take photographs of confidential information regarding the brand’s chipmaking processes. While Samsung stated that investigation is underway, it did not reveal any other finer details regarding this matter. A company spokesperson stated that “The person is under investigation for violating information protection rules. But it is not yet known the type of information compromised and whether the person handed it to a third party.”

As of right now, this employee was set to quit Samsung Electronics is accused of taking pictures of a computer screen that had sensitive information related to the brand’s chip fabrication process while he was working from home. He was taking a picture since the database system blocks screen capture, prompting him to use his smartphone to record the confidential information.

As per a media report, the employee had managed to photograph hundreds of trade secrets, which hints that the employee was likely taking these pictures to sell to a competitor. Notably, the chip fabrication information may have even been related to advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes, which could be related to either its cutting edge 5nm or even 3nm chips. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have to go on as of right now, so stick around for more updates.

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Realme C31 launch date for India confirmed, official page goes live

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2022

Earlier this week, the Realme C31 went official in Indonesia with a price tag of IDR 1,599,000 (~$112; ~Rs 8,500). Today, the Indian wing of the brand confirmed that it will be launching the Realme C31 on March 31 in India. The landing page of the phone is now available on Realme India’s website.

Realme has confirmed that the Realme C31 will debut at 12:30 pm (local time) on March 31 in India. As can be seen in the image below, the device will arrive in two colors.

The Realme C31’s official page has confirmed that it has a 5,000mAh battery with Ultra-Saving Mode, a 13-megapixel triple camera unit, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device features a waterdrop notch display on the front. Its bottom edge has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, and a USB-C port. The device sports a slim profile of 8.4mm.

Realme C31 specifications

The Realme C31 for India is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. It will feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The device will be powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset. Its 5,000mAh battery will carry support for 10W charging. The device will come preinstalled with the Android 11 OS and Realme UI R edition UI. For additional storage, it will feature a microSD card slot.

The Realme C31 is expected to arrive with 3 GB / 4GB of RAM and 32 GB / 64 GB of storage. Unfortunately, there isn’t any information on how much the device costs in the Indian market at this time.

In Indonesia, the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants of the Realme C31 are priced at IDR 1,599,000 (~$112; ~Rs 8,500) and IDR 1,749,000 (~$122; ~Rs 9,300), respectively. It is available in Dark Green and Light Silver colors.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 India variants and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A23 4G smartphones in India. Pricebaba’s recent report has revealed that it will be arriving in two variants. The report has also tipped the Galaxy A23 pricing for the offline markets in India.

According to the publication, the Galaxy A23 4G will be arriving in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both models are likely to be priced at Rs 19,499 (~$256) and Rs 20,999 (~$275), respectively, in offline stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy A23 specifications

The Galaxy A23 houses a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a teardrop notch. The screen produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device runs on Android 12 OS and One UI 4.1.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset powers the Galaxy A23. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging.

The Galaxy A23 has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors for macro and depth shots. For durability, the Galaxy A23 is equipped with Gorilla Glass 5 to protect its screen.

A recent report revealed that the South Korean company is also planning to launch the Galaxy A13 4G in India. The device is speculated to arrive in three options, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are likely to cost Rs 14,999 (~$197), Rs 15,999 (~$210), and Rs 17,499 (~$228) in offline markets in India.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ launch timeline tipped, here are some phones that will feature it

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2022

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 back in December 2021. Recent reports have claimed that the company is working on a ‘Plus’ edition of the SD8G1. It is speculated that Qualcomm’s rumored chip with the SM8475 part number may debut as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset. A new report by Onsitego cites tipster Yogesh Brar as the source and shares the launch timeframe of Qualcomm’s next flagship chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is built on Samsung’s 4nm process, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ will be based on the Taiwan-based TSMC’s 4nm semiconductor fabrication process. It is speculated that the Plus edition will be more efficient than the regular version.

The report claims that Qualcomm will announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ in early May. The US-based chip maker is also expected to unveil the new Snapdragon 700-series around the same time. The first smartphones powered by the SD8G1+ are expected to debut as early as June 2022.

Some of the brands that are expected to launch flagship phones powered by the SD8G1+ include Lenovo, Motorola, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. A report from January revealed that the upcoming Lenovo Legion phone, codenamed “Halo’ could be one of the first phones to debut with the SD8G1+ chip. It is expected to arrive with specs such as a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz screen, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It may come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

A Motorola flagship with ‘Frontier’ codename and SD8G1+ is also in the works. It is expected to arrive with a 6.75-inch P-OLED FHD+ 144Hz screen, a 6-megapixel front camera, a 194-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera unit, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 125W fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 later this year are also expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC.

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OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone now up for reservation in the United States

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Jeet

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Mar 25, 2022

OnePlus has officially announced that its flagship smartphone of the year, the OnePlus 10 Pro, will be launched globally on 31st March. The company has revealed that the event will kick off at 10:00 AM EDT or 7:30 PM IST.

For those who are unaware, the OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone was first announced in the Chinese market in the month of January and has been available for purchase in the country ever since its debut.

Just days ahead of the official launch globally, the company has also started taking reservations for the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone in the United States.

The customer needs to pay a deposit of $1 to reserve a chance to grab the hands on the flagship smartphone early. It has also been revealed that those who pre-order the device will get OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earphones for free.

The window for reserving a unit of the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone in the United States closes on 30th March. The customer will need to make a full payment for the device before it’s shipped out. While the company has not yet announced the pricing details, we expect the pricing for the OnePlus 10 Pro to be revealed soon.

The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. It supports a screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels and has Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of LPPDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, it has a Hasselblad triple camera system at the rear with a 48MP Sony IMX789 sensor with OIS support, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with 150-degree FOV, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto sensor with OIS. The phone also features a 32MP Sony IMX615 selfie shooter.

The smartphone is running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with OxygenOS custom user interface on top. It is powered by the It packs a 5,000mAh battery and has an 80W SuperVOOC, 50W AirVOOC fast charging technology, and reverse wireless charging.

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Vivo S13 SE tipped to launch soon, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2022

Recently, a Vivo phone with model number V2190A was spotted with full specifications at the TENAA certification. Soon after its appearance, some Chinese tipsters claimed that it could be an S-series phone. Now, a new report by PassionateGeekz claims that the Vivo V2190A will debut soon with the Vivo S13E moniker.

By sharing the below image, which appears to be a screengrab of some sort of source code, the publication has claimed that the Vivo V2190A could be called the Vivo S13E in the Chinese market. While the TENAA listing of the phone has revealed all its major specs, its images haven’t yet appeared on the Chinese certification platform.

Vivo S13E specifications (rumored)

The Vivo V2190A measures 159.7 x 73.6 x 8.49mm and weighs 190.8 grams. The device has a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Placed on the front side of the alleged Vivo S13E is a 16-megapixel camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel snapper, and a 2-megapixel camera. It is expected to come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and OriginOS UI.

The device is powered by an unknown 2.8GHz octa-core processor. It is likely to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage in China. The device lacks a microSD card slot. It packs a 4,605mAh (rated value) battery. It is likely to carry support for 44W fast charging.

Vivo is expected to announce the Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Fold flagship phones and the Vivo Pad tablet in the first half of April. Since the Vivo S13E has bagged TENAA certification, it is expected to debut at some point in the same month.

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Vivo X Fold, X Note, Vivo Pad teased, launch date likely to be confirmed on March 28

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 25, 2022

Vivo has released a new teaser of an upcoming device. The teaser image suggests that the company could be teasing its foldable smartphone, which is rumored to debut as the Vivo X Fold. It is speculated that the Vivo X Note premium flagship phone and the Vivo Pad tablet may debut along with the X Fold in the first half of April.

Vivo’s latest Weibo post tells that it will be making a new announcement on March 28. Probably, the launch date for the X Fold, X Note, and Pad will be confirmed on the coming Monday.

Vivo X Fold specifications (rumored)

VIvo X Fold, X Note, Vivo Pad launch teaser

The Vivo X Fold is likely to feature a 6.53-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz cover display, an 8-inch foldable OLED QHD+ 120Hz screen, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It may house a 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Its rear may feature a 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel quad-camera unit. Both displays are likely to feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Vivo X Note specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X Note may arrive with a 7-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It may feature the same quad-camera unit that will be available on the X Fold.

Vivo Pad specifications (rumored)

Vivo Pad image — Vivo Pad alleged render

The Vivo Pad is expected to feature an 11-inch display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 pixels. However, it is unclear whether it features an LCD or OLED screen. The Snapdragon 870 chipset may power the device along with an 8,040mAh battery. The device may carry support for 44W fast charging. It may feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual-camera system. All three devices are expected to run on Android 12 OS.

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