realme Smart TV Stick to launch in India on April 7, key specs are already out

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Mar 30, 2022

Just earlier this week, we had reported on an Ola S1 Pro electric scooter catching fire in Pune, Maharashtra. Now, another e-scooter has been involved in a fiery accident, but this time its from the brand, Pure EV.

For those unaware, Pure had launched its EPluto 7G electric scooter last year. But in a new video that was uploaded on YouTube, we can see the brand’s electric scooter on fire in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The short video captured the tragic incident where we can see the scooter being engulfed in dark fumes from battery fire in a parked state on the side of the road. Notably, this incident is one of multiple other occasions where an electric scooter had faced a fire related accident.

In other words, it has raised major concerns in India regarding the thermal safety of electric scooters. With the onset of summer, the Indian subcontinent will see high temperatures across most of its states and cities. But while the peak summer is still a while away, it appears that e-scooters are already struggling in India. There have been four cases recorded since last Saturday alone, which paints a bad image for the EV industry.

In an official statement, Pure EV stated that “We are investigating the incident and will do a thorough assessment. We adhere to the highest safety standards through rigorous internal testing as well as special phase change materials being implemented in our battery packs to avoid rapid fire/blast kind of scenarios.” Keep in mind that Chennai is one of the hottest states in India that also sees high humidity as well. Thus, the Road Transport Ministry has asked the Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) to investigate the two cases in the defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

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Realme sells over 100,000 units of Realme GT Neo3 in first sale

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Mar 30, 2022

After one week since it was announced in China, the Realme GT Neo3 has been made available for purchase in China. Soon after making it available for purchase, the GT Neo3 exceeded 120 million Yuan mark in the first 10 hours. A separate Weibo post from the brand revealed that it sold over 100,000 units of the smartphone in the first 10 seconds.

The Realme GT Neo3 comes in two battery variants. The regular model has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It is now available in China in a variety of configurations, including 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These devices are priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$314), 2,299 Yuan (~$361), and 2,599 Yuan (~$408), respectively.

The Realme GT Neo3 also comes with a 4,500mAh battery option, which supports 150W fast charging. The GT Neo3 150W comes in configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These cost $2,699 Yuan (~$424) and $2,899 Yuan (~$455), respectively.

Realme GT Neo3 specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 houses a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It boots to Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0. The device is equipped with a Dimensity 8100 chip, LPPDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The back of the phone has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Upcoming Xiaomi flagship could come with Leica-branded cameras

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Mar 30, 2022

Leica-branded phone cameras have mainly been Huawei’s thing, but as MIUI’s Gallery Editor app hints, Xiaomi may have already teamed up with Leica for the development of the camera systems, allegedly for the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra.

As spotted by XDA Senior Member kacskrz, on the 0.7.5 update of the Gallery Editor app, there are strings highlighting new filters you’ll be able to use while editing photos and videos on the upcoming phone. These filters have ‘Leica’ in their names.

xiaomi 12 ultra leica code — Via Xiaomiui

There are four filters all in all that mention the German camera maker, namely Leica Monochrom, Leica Monochrom HC (High Contrast), Leica Natural, and Leica Vivid. While they haven’t gone live on the Gallery Editor app just yet, it’s highly likely that they’ll be present on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra.

According to Xiaomiui, these code snippets were added to the app not long after a Xiaomi device codenamed “unicorn” made an appearance, meaning the two things are very likely to be related.

News of a Leica x Xiaomi partnership first emerged in November 2021 from Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. While it was expected back then that one of the Xiaomi 12 models that were launched in December 2021 will have Leica-developed cameras, it hasn’t been the case. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra will likely thus be the first from the lineup to have a Leica camera.

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Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition goes official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 30, 2022

Yesterday, Xiaomi unveiled three new Redmi Note 11 smartphones for international markets. At the same time, the company also announced a limited edition of the vanilla Redmi Note 11. This device is officially Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition.

Xiaomi is known for hosting fan festivals every year. During these days, the firm offers discounts on a wide variety of its products worldwide.

The festival was officially called the ‘Mi Fan Festival’ (MFF) till 2021. Now, as the company has dropped the ‘Mi’ branding, it will be called the ‘Xiaomi Fan Festival’ (XFF) going forward. The 2022 edition is scheduled to start from April 6.

Ahead of that, Xiaomi has announced a special Redmi Note dubbed as ‘Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition’. It also goes by the name of ‘Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition’. This version of the handset has the same set of features as the regular model.

The only difference is that the limited edition phone comes in a single Star Blue colorway with the Fan Festival logo embossed on its rear. Also, it ships in a customized box with some stickers.

Unfortunately, Xiaomi has neither revealed the availability nor the price of this smartphone yet. Going by the previous iterations in the series (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 9S), it will be most likely limited to certain markets.

Infinix Hot 12i real-life images and specifications leaked ahead of launch

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Mar 30, 2022

Infinix is set to lift the curtains on the next iteration of its Hot series. The lineup will comprise three models, namely Hot 12, Hot 12i, and Hot 12 Play, much like last year. While the launch date of the trio is yet to be confirmed by the company, specifications and real-life images of one of the models — Hot 12i — have been leaked in full.

The Infinix Hot 12i comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 720×1612 resolution. Under the hood, there’s the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For photography, you get 13MP primary, 2MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro units. The front snapper has a resolution of 8MP and it looks like it will also be having a flash.

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In terms of sensors, you get a G-sensor, a proximity sensor, an L-sensor, and finally a fingerprint sensor at the rear. The phone retains a headphone jack and features a USB-C port at the bottom. The battery is sized 5,000mAh, but the charging speed goes unspecified.

Out of the box, the Infinix Hot 12i will be booting in Android 11 Go Edition, and its 2GB of RAM can be expanded through another 2GB of virtual RAM.

Judging from the leaked images and the specifications, the Infinix Hot 12i will be an entry-level device and may launch for around Rs 10,000 — maybe lower — for Indian markets.

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Apple Watch Series 7 reportedly charges like a sloth following watchOS 8.5 update

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Mar 30, 2022

Several Apple Watch Series 7 users have complained that following the watchOS 8.5 update, the wearable fails to charge at the usual speeds.

Apple says that with fast charging, the Apple Watch Series 7 battery level can go from 0-80% in about 45 minutes, which is about 33% faster than the previous generation.

However, following the update, the charging speed has plummeted to being slow enough to fill up the battery by 5% in 15 to 20 minutes (via 9to5Mac). The speeds look variable, though, as another user claimed that their watch charged 5% in a whole hour.

While it initially appeared that only users filling their Apple Watch Series 7 with the Belkin BoostCharge Pro were affected, it now seems that all users are affected — including those using Apple’s own USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable.

There’s no word from Apple on the problem as of yet so until then it’s best to skip the update if you’re concerned about your charging speeds.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in 41mm and 45mm versions, with a larger screen-to-body ratio and faster charging. The smartwatch is compatible with Apple’s own 18W, 20W, 29W, 30W, 61W, 87W, 96W USB-C chargers, and it also adapts to third-party USB-C chargers.

watchOS 8.5 was released on March 15 and introduced support for Unicode 14 emojis, updated irregular heartbeat recognition, and fixed an email privacy protection vulnerability that could expose IP addresses.

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Alleged iQOO Neo6 series phone for India seemingly spotted at Geekbench

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Mar 30, 2022

A new iQOO device with an I2126 model number is said to be in the works for India. Recently, iQOO phones with I2124 and I2125 model numbers were spotted in the database of an IMEI certification site. These IMEI listings reveal that these devices could be heading to India as the iQOO Neo6 and Neo6 SE. Hence, it is being speculated that the I2126 model number may belong to the iQOO Neo6 series. As usual, the Geekbench listing (via. MySmartPrice) has revealed some of the key specs of the iQOO I2126 handset.

The iQOO I2126’s Geekbench 5 listing shows that it has scored 756 and 2651 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively. The listing states that it is powered by a Qualcomm chip with ‘lahaina’ codename. The chip offers a base frequency of 2.4GHz.

The source code of the Geekbench listing shows that it is equipped with Adreno 642L graphics. This means that the phone is running on the Snapdragon 778G chipset, which is used in phones like the iQOO Z5, Realme GT Master Edition, and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G.

Coming back to the Geekbench listing, it has been found the device has 6 GB of RAM onboard and runs on Android 12 OS. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the specifications of the device.

iQOO Is expected to soon announce the iQOO Neo6 smartphone in China. It may go official on April 13 in the home market. However, it is unclear whether the iQOO Neo6 SE will be made official alongside it.

Reports surrounding the iQOO Neo6 variant for China have revealed that it will come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It will most likely be available in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configurations. The Neo6 could be available in black, blue, and orange colors in China.

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Dell launches Alienware X15 & X17 R2 gaming laptops in India, with 12th Gen Intel CPU & RTX 3080 Ti

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Mar 30, 2022

Dell has just launched two new gaming laptops in India under its popular Alienware gaming sub brand. The two models are the Alienware X15 R2 and X17 R2 that was first unveiled back in CES 2022 back in January.

As the name suggests, the Alienware X15 R2 arrives with a 15.6 inch while the X17 R2 comes with a 17.3 inch panel. the former is offered in three different options, namely a FHD 165Hz, FHD 360Hz, and QHD 240Hz variants. On the other hand, the larger 17 inch model can be configured in a FHD 360Hz or UHD 165Hz. Both laptops support NVIDIA’s G-Sync display technology as well. Under the hood, the new laptops are equipped with Intel’s latest 12th Gen Core processors. Customers can choose between the Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900HK processors, which is paired with the Iris Xe integrated graphics and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Since these are gaming laptops, it also features a discrete GPU, which can be up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti that has 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM. For storage, the laptops can be purchased with up to a 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD. Connectivity options include, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, a Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, a Universal Audio Jack, and an HDMI 2.1 port. Notably, both models feature an 87Whr battery with support for ExpressCharge Boost fast charging.

The newly released Dell Alienware laptops are currently available for purchase through the company’s exclusive stores, its official website, large electronics retailers, and other multi brand outlets. The Alienware X15 R2 starts from 249,990 INR (roughly 3,300 US Dollars) while the Alienware X17 R2 begins from 299,990 INR (roughly 3,955 US Dollars).

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Mi 11 receives price cut after Mi 11 Ultra ahead of looming Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch

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Mar 30, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship phone now has received a significant price cut in China after the Mi 11 Ultra, hinting even stronger toward a Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch. The discount is limited to the 8+128GB variant of the device and brings down its price from 3,499 Yuan (~$551) to 2,969 Yuan (~$467).

Of course, the reduced pricing is a China-exclusive thing as of now and looks limited to Xiaomi’s official online store.

There’s plenty of evidence pointing toward the Xiaomi 12 Ultra just being around the corner, although Xiaomi has yet to start teasing it, let alone make an official announcement. Most of its specifications have already been leaked and there’s even an alleged poster for the phone doing rounds, although we’d advise to take it with a pinch of salt.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with a 6.81-inch 2K AMOLED display that’s curved from four sides and has a resolution of 3200×1440, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz.

Under the hood, there’s the older but still very compelling Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 flagship processor. For photography, you get 108MP primary, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP telephoto-macro units, with the main camera supporting OIS.

The battery is sized 4,600mAh with support for 55W wired and 50W wireless flash charging.

In addition, while the Mi 11 will likely be first booting into MIUI 12 out of the box, it has already received the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update.

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Honor MagicBook X 14 and X 15 launched in India, Here’s the price & offers

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Mar 30, 2022

While the Honor MagicBook X 14 and X 15 were announced for the Indian market earlier this month, the company had not revealed its pricing. But now, the official price tag of the upcoming notebooks along with their special offers have been revealed.

Talking about the laptops first, the MagicBook X 14 sports a 13 inch FHD IPS display and weighs just 1.38 kilograms and measure 15.9mm in thickness. It will be offered in two variants, with an Intel Core i5-10210U and Core i3-10110U CPU, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. This model also comes with a 56Whr battery and 65W Type C Fast Charger. Connectivity options include the a USB 3.0 Gen1, USB 2.0, USB-C, HDMI, and a 3.5mm jack.

On the other hand, the MagicBook X 15 arrives with a large 15.6 inch FHD IPS display and is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U processor that is also paired with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. Under the hood, a 42Wh battery powers the laptop that supports 65W Type C fast charging as well. This model weighs 1.56 Kg and measures 16.9mm and comes with nearly identical specifications as the X 14 model. Both models are built to offer a premium laptop experience thanks to their all metallic body but with robust performance and all day battery life.

The MagicBook X 14 starts in India from 38,990 INR (roughly 515 US Dollars) for the Core i3 variant, while the more powerful Core i5 costs 48,000 INR (roughly 633 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the MagicBook X 15 costs 40,999 INR (roughly 540 US Dollars) for its lone Core i3 version. However, the Amazon India page states that this model will be available for an introductory offer of 36,990 INR (roughly 488 US Dollars). This includes a flat 2,000 INR launch discount along with another 2,000 INR discount with HDFC bank cards. Both laptops will go on sale in India starting from April 6.

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Lenovo expands its famed Yoga series with Yoga 7 Flipbook and Yoga Slim 7 Pro laptops

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Mar 30, 2022

Lenovo announced a series of thin and light laptops as part of its famed Yoga series back at CES 2022 but is now expanding the lineup even further with a couple of new Yoga 7 series models. There’s firstly the touch-enabled, convertible Yoga 7 Flipbook and then there’s the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, both of which have been discussed below.

Lenovo Yoga 7 Flipbook

The Lenovo Yoga 7 Flipbook series is equipped with ultra-efficient Intel 12th Gen Core-U processors which require up to 15W of power to function. Options are two, namely the i5-1235U and i7-1255U, both of which are 10 cores and 12 threads (2 large cores + 8 small cores). The Intel chips are assisted by LPDDR5-4800 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

The display of the laptop is a 14-incher with a 2240×1400 resolution that can be flipped to turn the laptop into a tablet, and has a 16:10 aspect ratio with a 100% sRGB color gamut.

The notebook measures 316.66 x 220.25 x 17.35 mm and weighs 1.45 kg. The interface includes two Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI 2.0, and a microSD card slot.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro is equipped with an Intel 12th Gen P-series processor with a basic power requirement of 28W. Options are two, namely the i5-1240P and i7-1260P both with 12 cores and 16 threads (4 large cores + 8 small ones). The former has frequencies reaching 4.4GHz while the latter goes up to 4.7GHz. Up to 16GB of LPDDR5-4800 RAM is offered and the SSD can be up to 1TB.

The 14-inch display of this notebook has a 2880×1800 resolution, offers 400 nits brightness, and has a 100% sRGB color gamut.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro measures 312.4 x 221.4 x 14.6 mm and weighs 1.37 kg. The ports include two Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2, and a headset port.

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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 high-res renders leaked ahead of announcement

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Mar 30, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy XCover Pro a few years back and since then the brand hasn’t released its successor. This is about to change, as some 5K renders of the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 have emerged on the Internet revealing the design and specs.

The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 seems to carry forward the rugged smartphone design. The device sports a 6.56-inch Infinity-V display. It basically a water-drop notch panel, which despite having the modern aspect ratio, has some noticeable bezels on all sides.

The phone has the following measurements – 169.5mm x 81.1mm x 10.1mm. The phone has a side-mounted finger scanner for added security. On the right spine, it has the volume rocker.

Unlike the predecessor, the XCover Pro 2 will be a 5G smartphone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Exynos 1280 SoC. The smartphone features a dual-camera system at the rear and a single camera on the front. The pixels of the sensors aren’t known as of yet.

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The device will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. It is said to pack a removable battery and will boot on the latest Android 12 OS out of the box.

Some of the other specs of the phone remain unknown. But we expect to see more details in the coming days as we move towards its release.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series being developed under “Project Diamond” codename

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Mar 30, 2022

It’s barely been a month since the Galaxy S22 series hit the shelves but it looks like Samsung is already working on its next iteration. As spotted by Ross Young, the Korean company is now developing the Galaxy S23 series under the name of “Project Diamond.”

Rumors circulating on the internet seemed to have confused Project Diamond with the purported foldable device with the codename N4 set to launch this year. Galaxy Club, who first spilled the beans about N4, has now clarified that Project Diamond and N4 stand for different devices.

While details about the N4 are scarce, the device is expected to be yet another addition to Samsung’s foldable lineup currently comprised of two models. The Galaxy Z Flip3 comes in a clamshell form while the Galaxy Z Fold3 had a book-ish form factor, so it’s possible that the third addition may go for a different design.

The N4 has also been claimed to be sold in limited numbers, meaning it will most likely be an experimental, special model that’s not meant for everyone.

The Galaxy S22 series underwent development with a very similar moniker — Project Rainbow — with three models under it, namely R0, G0, and B0. The codenames for the Galaxy S23 series are unknown at the moment but we should be leaked soon enough.

The upcoming series will obviously be sold in large quantities though, unlike the mysterious N4 model.

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Nokia is rolling out the Android 12 update for the XR20

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Mar 30, 2022

HMD Global has just begun rolling out the Android 12 update for another one of its smartphones. The device in question is the Nokia XR20, which was first launched with Android 11 back in 2021.

According to XR20 owners on Twitter (Via GSMArena), certain users are receiving the Android 12 OS update in Finland. In other words, it is the latest model from the Finnish brand to receive Google’s latest Android operating system build. Notably, the new OS version is labelled V2.300 and appears to be rolling out over the air already. Although, it is currently available in certain parts of Europe at the moment.

After downloading and installing the latest software update, the XR20 will run the Android 12 update along with the March 2022 security patch as well. To check if you’ve received the update, you’d have to check in the software update section in the settings app. Apart from the new mobile operating version, the XR20 owners would likely also receive a number of new features that Google packed into Android 12 OS. Keep in mind that this update is rolling out in a staggered manner, which means you won’t immediately receive the update. But it should make it additional regions in the coming weeks.

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Samsung launches the Freestyle Portable Projector in India for ₹84,990 ($1,211)

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Mar 30, 2022

Samsung has just launched its new premium portable projector in India. The company had recently unveiled the Freestyle Projector that was available for pre-orders earlier this month and is now finally available for purchase.

The South Korean tech giant had first unveiled the Freestyle portable projector during CES 2022 back in January. Although, it is not just a simple projector as it also doubles as a smart speaker or an ambient lighting device as well. The company made this product targeting millennials and the younger demographic who’d want a projector that can be used on the go and offers various functions. The Samsung Freestyle is capable of projecting on between 30 inches to 100 inches.

Furthermore, its viewing angles can also be adjusted thanks to its cradle design and 180 degree rotation support. It weighs just 800 grams, so it is quite light and easy to carry around. Users can simply place in on the floor, table, walls, or even the ceiling. Notably, it can also optimized projection based on the color of the wall it is projecting the images/videos on if there is no white background available. The device is also equipped with auto keystone, auto levelling and autofocus features for improved picture quality. The Freestyle also comes with support for OTT apps like Netflix, Hulu, and more. It supports screen mirroring and comes with a USB Type C port for charging.

It features a omnidirectional 360 degree sound with a built in speaker. The device can also be transformed into an ambient light with a prism lighting effect thanks to its translucent lens cap. It even supports Samsung Bixby and Amazon Alexa voice assistants as well. Other features include, Airplay 2 support, a Micro HDMI port, 1920 x 1080p native resolution, HDR10 support, and an optional waterproof and scratch free case. It is available for purchase on Amazon and company’s retail stores fo ra price of 84,990 INR (roughly 1,121 US Dollars) but certain banks are also offerings discounts.

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OnePlus 10R design leaks in full glory via renders

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Mar 30, 2022

OnePlus 10R, the successor of the OnePlus 9R, is in the news for the last few days. Last week, we even got to learn its entires specifications. Today, the smartphone leaks once again. This time around, the device has appeared in press renders revealing its design in full glory.

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Going by the specs, the upcoming OnePlus 10R was said to be a rebranded realme GT NEO3. Now, thanks to the renders shared by Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles), we can say that though the OnePlus phone will have a similar set of features, it will sport a slightly different design.

First and foremost, the OnePlus 10R will not come with the flashy paint job as the realme GT NEO3. Secondly, the LED flashlight will be located on the right side of the main camera on the 10R. Whereas, on the GT Neo 3, the flash is present below the primary camera.

As the previous reports revealed, despite flaunting a tweaked design, the OnePlus 10R will lack the iconic alert slider, just like the realme GT NEO3. Further, it will be indeed the first OnePlus-branded smartphone will a centered punch-hole display.

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Per earlier leaks, the OnePlus 10R will arrive with a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It will be run by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC coupled with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

It will house a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3P9SP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The handset will come with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio support. It will boot Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 and could be sold in two variants — 4,500mAh battery and 150W charging and 5,000mAh battery and 80W charging.

OPPO to launch F21 Pro series in India on April 12, teases its design

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Mar 30, 2022

OPPO has just officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated F21 Pro series of smartphone. The company revealed the upcoming devices’ launch date of April 12 in a recent press release.

In the new teaser, the Chinese smartphone maker also shared an image that showcased a bit of the F21 Pro series rear design. The model in the image is F21 Pro in Sunset Orange color variant that comes with OPPO’s industry first Fibreglass Leather design on the back, which doubles as a “frameless” battery cover. This helps makes the handset thin, light, and more durable as well. Notably, it took the brand’s engineers two years of research and refinement to chose lychee grain leather for the base material due to its “plush” feel.

As per official notes, the lychee grain leather material is waterproof and is also quite resistant to wear and tear. During lab trials, the material was subjected to extremes tests that involved rubbing the material with an alcohol soaked pad, a rubber eraser, and a denim swatch over 5,000, 10,000, and 200,000 times respectively. This was done to check its durability and ability to retain its color.

Apart from the orange option, the F21 Pro is also set to come in a Cosmic Black variant that users OPPO Glow technology as well, which makes the rear panel look glossy with a matte feel in hand. The F21 Pro 5G will be available in three color options, with the last one being the Rainbow Spectrum, which uses a ‘three layer texture and a two layer coating’ manufacturing process. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event.

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OPPO Reno7 4G launched with Snapdragon 680, 32MP selfie camera, 64MP triple cameras

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Mar 30, 2022

OPPO has silently announced the OPPO Reno7 4G in Indonesia. This is the first model in the Reno7 series to come without support for 5G connectivity. While it supports a distinct rear design, its specifications are similar to the Snapdragon 695 powered Reno7 Z 5G.

OPPO Reno7 4G specifications

The OPPO Reno7 4G has 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.49mm and weighs 175 grams. It houses a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 120Hz touch sampling rate, 409ppi pixel density, and a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

The Reno7 4G has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The rear side of the phone features a fiberglass-leather design.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset powers the OPPO Reno7 4G. It ships with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC charging. The other features that are available on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.

OPPO Reno7 4G pricing and availability

The Reno7 4G is available for pre-order in Indonesia. It is priced at IDR 5,200,000 (~$362) and its first sale is scheduled to begin on April 1 in the country. It will come in Twilight Orange and Cosmic Black colors. Those who pre-order the device will get a free Bluetooth speaker and an OPPO Watch at a discounted price.

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Realme Pad Mini specifications appear on retailer site before April 4 launch

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