realme Buds Air 3 TWS earbuds launched in China with Le Mans race-car inspired design

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Mar 22, 2022

realme with the launch event held today for the GT NEO 3 also released the realme Buds Air 3 true wireless earbuds. Both devices come with a very similar color scheme, meaning the brand is hoping to sell them as a combo.

The realme Buds Air 3 adopt the GT NEO 3’s same double-striped Le Mans-inspired paint, which realme claims uses a 7 coating + UV spraying process. The TWS earbuds adopt an in-ear design and come with a “10mm LCP Dynamic Bass Boost driver,” capable of producing audio at an ultra-low latency of 88ms.

Along with the Le Mans color scheme, the earbuds also sell in Starry Blue and Galaxy White colors.

The realme Buds Air 3 feature a “deep-sea” noise reduction system, capable of reducing noise by up to 42dB, and have even obtained the world’s first Rheinland high-performance noise reduction certification. The system works by making use of dual microphones — 1 feedforward and 1 feedback.

Promised battery life maxes out at 30 hours with the charging case on normal mode and 22 hours with ANC turned on. Without the case, the earbuds should last for 5.5 hours. 10 minutes of charge has also been promised to provide 100 minutes of listening.

The Buds Air 3 are protected against the elements with IPX5 water resistance, although the rating is limited to the earbuds alone and not for the case.

Early birds can grab the realme Air Buds 3 for just 349 Yuan (around $54) while the actual price stands at 399 Yuan (around $63). The pre-sale in China starts today and sale will commence from March 30th.

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boAt Wave Lite launched in India, with 1.69 inch display & 7 day battery life

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

boAt has just launched a new product in India. It is a new smartwatch which expands its smart wearable portfolio in the region. The new wearable is called the Wave Lite smartwatch.

The boAt Wave Lite smartwatch sports a 1.69 inch display that has a square like design and offers 500 nits of peak brightness. This display also offers 160 degree angle of view and 70 percent RGB color gamut as well. The smartwatch weighs just 44.8 grams and also houses a rotating crown to help users access the menu and even navigate around the user interface. Similar to most modern smartwatches, this model also supports heart rate monitor, a SpO2 blood oxygen tracking, and sleep mapping.

It also supports numerous sports modes like running, walking, cycling, football, badminton, basketball, skipping, and swimming. Apart from this, the Wave Lite also comes with Google Fit and Apple Health integration as well. Other features include support for more than 100 watch faces, 7 day long battery life, and displaying notifications like calls, texts, and other social media apps. It also offers support for music and camera controls and can even be paired with the boAt wearable app.

As of right now, the Wave Lite has just been listed on Amazon India and is currently not available for purchase. This means that the pricing and availability details are still unknown. Although, the boAt Wave Pro was launched for 3,199 INR (roughly 42 US Dollars). In other words, we can expect the Lite variant to cost lower than its Pro version. So stick around for more updates.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro can now be placed on chest to measure heart rate

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 22, 2022

OPPO announced the OPPO Find X5 Pro globally ahead of MWC 2022. It is the latest flagship smartphone from the company and the successor of last year’s OPPO Find X3 Pro. Almost a month after its debut, the company introduces an interesting feature.

Find X5 Pro Review 15 — OPPO Find X5 Pro (Review)

The OPPO Find X5 Pro can be now used to measure heart rate in China. The phone does not use an optical fingerprint-heart rate combo sensor like the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the realme GT2 Pro.

Instead, it relies on an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensor, which is capable of measuring triaxial acceleration and triaxial angular velocity. OPPO is the world’s first smartphone manufacturer to measure heart rate using an IMU sensor, which consists of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

In order to measure heart rate using their OPPO Find X5 Pro, users need to open the OPPO Health app (v3.13 or above), navigate to Heart Rate > Phone Heart Rate Measurement, and place the handset on their chest. Alternately, users can ask OPPO Xiaobu (Breeno) virtual assistant “measure heart rate” to access the feature quickly.

The heart rate data will be displayed on the screen within 12-15 seconds. The result will be based on the vibration reading through the IMU sensor and OPPO Health algorithm processing.

We are not sure how accurate the readings are. Either way, it is not recommended to rely on this feature for medical use. The same can be said for every fitness-focused wearable available in the market. Only consider them as a tool to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Realme GT NEO 3 launched as the world’s fastest charging phone with 150W support & Dimensity 8100

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

The Realme GT NEO 3 was just announced in China. The company held a launch conference in its home market and unveiled the new smartphone that it has teased multiple times over the last couple of days.

Design & Display

Talking about the design of the smartphone, it is clear that the Chinese brand placed an emphasis on showing that the device both runs and looks fast. It features “racing” aesthetics on one color option, with the rear featuring the iconic twin racing strip alongside the company’s branding and motto. The company is marketing the device as a “fashionable gaming smartphone,” which measures just 8.2mm in thickness and weighs 188 grams.

On the front, it sports a 6.7 inch OLED display that has a FHD+ resolution that also supports 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and even a 1000Hz smart touch sampling rate as well. It also offers 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, HDR10+ support, and a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. The smartphone has a high screen to body ratio of up to 94.2 percent with the display being surrounded by ultra thin bezels.

Specs & Features

Under the hood, the Realme GT NEO 3 features MediaTek’s newly announced Dimensity 8100 SoC. This chip is based on the 5nm TSMC process and is capable of offering 90 fps on certain intensive mobile games and it is also paired with . It is available in multiple storage configurations, but tops out with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Although, one of its highlighting feature is undoubtedly its charging rate. As per official claims, the device supports 150W UltraDart fast charging technology (150W model) and is the world’s fastest charging phone that is commercially available right now.

The Realme GT NEO 3 is powered by a 4,500mAh battery pack that can be charged to 50 percent in just 5 minutes thanks to this technology. Unfortunately, the device does not support wireless charging. Other features include TÜV Rheinland certification of safe fast charging. For photography, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50 megapixel Sony IMX 766 sensor (with OIS, 4K, night mode, and more) paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there is as 16 megapixel selfie shooter.

Connectivity options include, 5G, dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync. The device also has an in display fingerprint reader for security and features X axis linear motor, GT Mode 3.0, and VC liquid cooling as well. The device runs on Android 12 based Realme UI.

Pricing, Availability, & Colors

The Realme GT NEO 3 is available in two editions, namely 150W and 80W versions. The 8GB RAM version of the 150W edition costs 2,699 Yuan (roughly $424) while the 12GB RAM model costs 2,899 Yuan (roughly $455). Although, both versions will be available for a 100 Yuan discount as an introductory offer. Talking about the 80W model, it comes in a 6GB RAM model that costs 1,999 Yuan (roughly $314) and 8GB model that costs 2,299 Yuan (roughly $361).

Both of these are paired with 128GB internal storage, while the 12GB RAM version is coupled with 256GB of internal storage and is priced at 2,599 Yuan (roughly $408). The smartphone is available in three colors, namely, the Le Mans racing Blue color that come with the white stripes. The others include a Silverstone white color option that has black stripes and the Cyclonus Black, which has a matte finish and no stripes.

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Vivo X Note, X Fold, Vivo Pad, iQOO Neo6, X80 series launch timeline tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2022

For the past few weeks, rumours have circulated about the Vivo X Note, X Fold, Vivo Pad, iQOO Neo 6, and Vivo X80 series of smartphones. A new leak reveals that these devices will debut in April. Previous reports have claimed that the X Note and X Fold were initially planned to launch as NEX branded devices. However, now that the company has reportedly dropped the NEX name, these devices will be called X-series devices.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Vivo X Note, Vivo X Fold, and Vivo Pad will debut in the first half of April in China. He added that iQOO Neo6 is tentatively scheduled to debut in the first half of April. It appears that the Vivo X80 series will debut towards the end of April in the home market.

Vivo X Note, X Fold, Vivo Pad, and iQOO Neo6 specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X Note is speculated to arrive with specs like a 7-inch AMOLED E5 QHD+ 120Hz screen with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel quad-camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

The Vivo X Fold will debut as Vivo’s first foldable phone. It will come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED front display and an 8-inch inner foldable AMOLED screen. Both screens will support an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power the device with a 4,600mAh battery. It is expected to offer the same charging capabilities and quad rear cameras that are available on the X Note.

The Vivo Pad may come with an 11-inch QHD 120Hz, Snapdragon 870, an 8.040mAh battery with 44W fast charging, an 8MP front camera, and 13MP dual rear cameras. The iQOO Neo6 has a 6.6-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

Vivo X80 Pro, X80 Pro+ specifications (rumored)

Speculations are rife that the Vivo X80 Pro and X80 Pro+ will have 6.78-inch AMOLED screens. The former will support FHD+ resolution and feature the Dimensity 9000 chip, while the latter will use a QHD+ LTP0 2.0 panel and come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Both phones will have a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. These devices will offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The X80 Pro may feature a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX598, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (Sony IMX663 ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (Sony IMX663 telephoto) + 12-megapixel (Sony IMX663 telephoto periscope) quad-camera unit. The X80 Pro+ will feature a 50-megapixel (Samsung GN1, with OIS) main camera and a 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598) ultrawide camera. Also, the X80 Pro+ camera set-up will have the two 12-megapixel telephoto and periscope cameras that are on the X80 Pro.

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realme GT 2 Pro launched in Indonesia with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP+50MP primary camera system

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 22, 2022

realme held a launch event today to announce the realme GT 2 Pro for Indonesia. The flagship phone was released first in China, as usual, on January 8th following which it made its way to the global market with another event held on February 28th.

realme GT 2 Pro specifications

The realme GT 2 Pro has a WQHD+ AMOLED display and supports a 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate with LTPO 2.0 technology. Touch sampling rate can reach 1,000Hz and peak brightness touches 1,400 nits. It’s protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Under the hood, there’s the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is cooled by a 36,761mm² stainless steel cooling system. The chip is assisted with up to 12GB + 256GB memory config.

For photography, you get a 50MP + 50MP + 3MP setup at the rear, which are wide-angle, ultrawide-angle, and microscope units, respectively. The primary camera sensor is a Sony IMX766 with OIS support. Upfront, there’s a 32MP selfie snapper housed within a left-aligned punch-hole.

Juice is supplied through a 5,000mAh battery with support 65W fast charging, promising a 100% charge in 33 minutes. Audio is fired through a stereo dual-speaker setup which also supports Dolby Atmos. The phone boots into realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box.

realme GT 2 Pro pricing & availability

The realme GT 2 Pro is available in a sole 12GB + 256GB config for Rp 9.999.000 in Indonesia, and the colors offered are Paper White and Steel Black. The phone is currently up for pre-orders, which starts March 22nd and will last until March 29th.

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POCO X4 Pro 5G India launch date officially announced

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 22, 2022

The POCO X4 Pro 5G made its global debut at the Mobile World Congress 2022. We listed it as one of the best smartphones at the trade show. Weeks after its announcement, the handset has been now confirmed to release in India next week.

POCO X4 Pro 5G Laser Blue — POCO X4 Pro 5G

The POCO X4 Pro 5G will be launching in India on March 28. The virtual event will be live-streamed on the brand’s official YouTube channel from 12 PM IST. We also expect live tweets from the company’s official Twitter account.

As far as the device is concerned, we know everything about it since it is not only already official but also on sale in multiple regions for weeks. In some markets, it also comes with a free YouTube Premium subscription. We are not sure if this offer will be available in India.

But we are somewhat certain that the phone will lack NFC in the country. Further, going by the image tweeted by the brand, the handset will arrive with a 64MP main camera instead of a 108MP sensor like the original model.

The POCO X4 Pro 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G with a tweaked design and a cheaper price tag. Hence, it has the exact same set of features.

The smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, liquid cooling technology, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 rating, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

As the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (Remi Note 11 Pro 5G) starts at ₹20,999 in India, the POCO X4 Pro 5G will likely cost ₹19,999 or lower.

Get $50 OFF on Redmi K50 Smartphone at Giztop (Coupon)

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Mar 22, 2022

Giztop is giving a $50 discount coupon for the Redmi K50 smartphone. You can now buy Redmi K50 for as low as $409 by using the coupon code: RK5050. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only but the coupon works for all variants. The $50 coupon code is valid only till 31 March 2022.

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Redmi K50 features a 6.67” OLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB internal storage options.

Redmi K50 comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5500mAh battery it supports a 67W fast charge and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in four exciting colors viz. Green, Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get the Redmi K50 at a discounted price of $409 only at Giztop. The discount coupon is valid only till 31 March. So place your order before it expires.

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

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specs tipped again, expect no charger in the box

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 22, 2022

A few days back, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G leaked for the first time. Almost all the key features of the smartphones were revealed in that leak. Today, another source reiterates the same along with details of the charger and 5G connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Icy Blue Featured A — Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

Tipster Yogesh Brar has listed the specs of the upcoming Galaxy M53 5G in a tweet. They match with the previous leak by a Vietnamese YouTube channel. Additionally, he reveals that the phone will arrive with over 10 5G bands. Also, he says that Samsung will not be shipping a charger with the device.

Talking about specifications, the Galaxy M53 5G will flaunt a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage.

The handset will house a quad-camera setup on the rear. The camera system will include a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there will be a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone will boot One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. It will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which will be capable of charging at 25W. As far as design is concerned, it is expected to look like the Galaxy M62.

The launch date of the Galaxy M53 5G is a mystery for now. Perhaps, Samsung will start teasing it in the coming days.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime launched with Unisoc T612, 50MP triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2022

Realme held a launch event today to announce the Realme GT 2 Pro series of smartphones in Indonesia. At the same event, the company also took off the covers of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime. It is an enhanced version of the existing Narzo 50A handset. In terms of specs, the Narzo 50A Prime is almost identical to the Realme C35, which is available in some other markets. Both phones mainly differ in their design and chipset.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime specifications and features

The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits of brightness, and a 90.7 percent space. The display punch-hole houses an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Narzo 50A Prime has a dual-tone finish on its back. The top portion housing the camera module has a glossy appeal, whereas the remaining part has a textured look. The camera module features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel portrait B&W sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash.

The Android 11 OS with Realme UI R Edition comes preinstalled on the device. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging over USB-C. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The all-new Unisoc T612 chipset drives the Narzo 50A Prime. The phone comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. Both models offer 4 GB of RAM. The handset includes other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Realme C35 packs the same specs that are available on the Narzo 50A Prime. While the Narzo model gets Unisoc T612, the C35 is equipped with Unisoc T616 SoC.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime pricing and availability

The Narzo 50A Prime has landed in Indonesia in two configurations, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at IDR 1,799,000 (~$125) and IDR 1,999,000 (~$139), respectively. These are the early bird sale price for Indonesia. The regular price tags of both models are IDR 1,999,000 (~$139) and IDR 2,199,000 (~$153). Flash Black and Flash Blue are the two colour variants of the device.

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BYD announces first overseas sales of its DM-i based EVs, 500 units shipped to Colombia

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

Earlier this month, BYD distributor Motorysa held an event in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Here, it was announced that the company has just shipped its first 500 units of its Qin PLUS DM-i and Song PLUS DM-i models in the country, which marks the first ever order for its DM-i models outside of China.

For those unaware, the Chinese automobile maker had entered the Colobian passenger car market back in 2019. Since then, the brand has delivered thousands of electric passenger cars to Bogota, Medellin and other cities as well. Motorysa stated that these two new models arrive with a trendy and futuristic exterior design and are equipped with BYD’s latest DM-i hybrid platform, which means it combines stylish design with powerful performance.

Motorysa further added the new electric vehicles will also help promote the development of the nation’s new energy vehicle industry. Just last year, BYD had received orders for more than 1,550 electric powered buses from the country. Notably, this accounted for 96.5 percent of the region’s electric bus market and 99 percent of the capital Bogota’s electric bus market as well. The Chinese brand had also stated last year that it will deliver more than 1,000 plug in hybrid models in Colombia, with the company already securing dealers in several cities in the country.

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CD Projekt Red officially announces development of new Witcher game

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

CD Projekt Red has just announced that it has began development of a new game within its popular Witcher series. The company’s last Witcher game was released back in 2015 and saw great success.

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— The Witcher (@witchergame) March 21, 2022

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was the last entry in the series, which is based on a Polish series of fantasy novels. While the first two titles also saw decent sales, this title basically thrusted the series into mainstream popularity. Notably, there is even a critically acclaimed Netflix series based on the same setting and name. Now, the studio has announced that it is working on the new game with a multi year partnership with Epic Games. This will have CD Projekt Red built a new Witcher game on the Unreal Engine 5 game engine.

For those unaware, the studio has been using its proprietary REDengine technology for its games. But with the partnership, CD Projekt Red will have access to tailor made tools and assistance from Epic Games for the latest generation of Unreal Engine. This REDengine had even powered the infamous Cyberpunk 2077 as well. The company added that this engine will continue to power 2077, with the Witcher 3 also receiving a new gen console upgrade later this year.

While the studio hasn’t shared any finer details at the moment, CD Projekt Red CTO Paweł Zawodny stated that “One of the core aspects of our internal RED 2.0 Transformation is a much stronger focus on technology, and our cooperation with Epic Games is based on this principle. From the outset, we did not consider a typical licensing arrangement; both we and Epic see this as a long-term, fulfilling tech partnership. It is vital for CD PROJEKT RED to have the technical direction of our next game decided from the earliest possible phase as; in the past, we spent a lot of resources and energy to evolve and adapt REDengine with every subsequent game release.”

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Samsung Galaxy A13 India pricing, variants tipped before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2022

Yesterday, Samsung announced the Galaxy A53 5G in India. It appears that the company could be planning to announce the Galaxy A13 4G could be heading soon to the country. Ahead of the announcement, Pricebaba has teamed up with well-known tipster Mukul Sharma to reveal the Galaxy A13 4G’s variants and pricing.

Samsung Galaxy A13 price in India (rumored)

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy A13 4G will be arriving in three options in India, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are likely to be priced at Rs 14,999 (~$196), Rs 15,999 (~$209), and Rs 17,499 (~$229), respectively, in the offline markets of India.

Samsung Galaxy A13 specifications

The Galaxy A13 has a 6.6-inch TFT screen with a teardrop notch. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with One UI 4.1.

The Exynos 850 chipset is present under the hood of the Galaxy A13 4G. As mentioned above, the A13 will come with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB storage. For additional storage, the handset will offer users a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

The A13 has an 8-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The rear panel of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and face unlock support. In global markets, the handset comes in four colors such as blue, peach, white, and black.

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Mysterious Vivo V2190A’s specifications revealed via TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2022

Vivo has a couple of phones lined up to launch in China. The Vivo X80 series, Vivo X Note, and Vivo X Fold foldable phones are expected to launch in the coming months. Apart from these devices, a few mid-range phones are also expected to debut in the home market. Recently, a Vivo phone with a V2180A model number was spotted at the TENAA certification site. Another device with a V2190A model number has bagged TENAA’s (via) approval. The specs of the V2190A indicate that it will be an upper mid-range device.

Vivo V2190A specifications

The Vivo V2190A handset has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Since the images of the phone haven’t appeared in TENAA’s database, there is no word on its final marketing name. The V2190A supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

The Vivo 2190A has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies and video calls. The rear side of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor. The device is likely to come preloaded with the Android 12 OS.

Under the hood, the V2190A is equipped with a 2.8GHz octa-core SoC. It is expected to arrive in China in RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB. In terms of storage, it will offer options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.

The V2190A will draw power from a 4,605mAh rated value battery. At present, there is no word on the fast charging capabilities of the V2190A. With TENAA certification in tow, the handset is likely to break cover in the next few weeks in China.

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Redmi K50, K50 Pro first sale: over 330,000 units in sold in 5 minutes

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2022

Redmi K40S, Redmi K50, and Redmi K50 Pro were announced in China in the previous week. As scheduled, the Redmi K50 duo went on sale for the first time in China. Redmi has confirmed that it sold over 330,000 units of the Redmi K50 series in just 5 minutes. The K50 and K50 Pro are exclusively available for purchase in China. However, GizmoChina readers can visit Giztop to purchase the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro flagships.

Redmi K50, K50 Pro pricing

The Redmi K50 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage costs 2,399 Yuan (~$377). Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage options are priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$408) and 2,799 Yuan (~$440), respectively.

The Redmi K50 Pro 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models cost 2,999 Yuan (~$471) and 3,299 Yuan (~$518), respectively.The higher variants, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions cost 3,599 Yuan (~$565) and 3,999 Yuan (~$628).

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Redmi K50, K50 Pro specifications

The Redmi K50 and K50 Pro differ in areas such as the chipset, battery capacity, fast charging, and main camera. The K50 is equipped with a Dimensity 8100 chipset, a 5,500mAh battery with 67W rapid charging support, and a triple camera system with 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro).On the other hand. the K50 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 9000 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel main camera.

The K50 and K50 Pro are equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz screen, a 20-megapixel front-facing camera, LPPDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Both phones come with Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

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Samsung accounted for over 61% of total foldable smartphone shipments globally in 2021

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Jeet

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Mar 22, 2022

Samsung has been one of the leading smartphone brands when it comes to foldable smartphones and with being an early entrant, it basically created a new category of products in the market.

The early bet from the South Korean giant appears to have been paid off given that the company is now dominating the foldable smartphones market.

A new report from analytics firm Omdia reveals that Samsung accounted for more than 61 percent of the market share for the shipment of foldable smartphones in the year 2021. It also shared that out of the top 11 foldable devices available in the market, five of them come from Samsung.

The report goes on to add that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 was the most popular foldable smartphone, having shipped around 4.6 million units. This is quite an achievement for the South Korean-based technology giant as it has managed to increase shipments from 1.1 million units of Galaxy Z Flip in 2020.

Apart from making some minor but important changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone after learnings from its predecessor, the company also priced it significantly lower than its predecessor, nearly $400 cheaper, which helped boost its sales.

On the other hand, the company also slashed the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 by $200 compared to its predecessor, which took the price of the device to $1,799, leading to a huge increase in shipments from 700,000 units in 2020 to 2.5 million units in 2021.

The Omdia report adds that the combined shipments of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones account for 7.1 million units, which is over 61 percent of the total number of phones delivered. It is being speculated that this year, Samsung’s devices could account for over 70% of the foldable smartphone market globally.

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Sony acquires Haven Studios, a new Canada-based independent game developer

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Mar 22, 2022

Sony has announced that the company has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Haven Studios but financial details about the transaction remain unknown.

The development comes after Haven Studios and Sony had been in a partnership for over a year and after the acquisition, Haven will be one of the first for PlayStation Studios.

Haven Studios was founded by Jade Raymond, co-creator of Assassin’s Creed and former head of Stadia Games and Entertainment. This new gaming studio was founded by Raymond in March last year.

Although it was an independent company, it was backed by Sony, and the first project was said to be a new IP for PlayStation. Details about that first game remain undisclosed but Jade Raymond says that the team has “made amazing progress.”

Commenting about the acquisition, Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, said: “We began working with Jade and her team in early 2021 when they were on the brink of announcing the formation of Haven Studios. From their first pitch, we were inspired by Haven’s vision for creating a modern multiplayer experience that brings gamers together in positive and meaningful ways. We were confident in their creative and technical expertise to deliver on such an ambitious project and were thrilled to invest in their journey developing a new, original IP for PlayStation.”

The acquisition of Haven Studios also means that Sony now has a team of game developers in Canada. For those who are unaware, Canada is one of the biggest producers of AAA games in the world and most major games companies have a presence in the country.

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Apple MacBooks powered by next-gen M2 chip delayed to H2 2022

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Jeet

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Mar 22, 2022

Apple has been launching a lot of Mac devices lately as the company is transitioning to using its own Apple Silicon chips instead of Intel processors. After launching the MacBook laptops powered by the M1 chip a couple of years back, it is now time for a refresh.

The Cupertino-based technology giant was reported to announce a new MacBook Air powered by the M2 chipset at its March event that took place a few days ago. That didn’t happen and now there’s an update about when the device could go official.

As per the latest report, the new Apple MacBook Air has been delayed and is now expected to officially launch in the second half of this year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims in the Power On newsletter that Apple planned to launch its new ‌MacBook Air‌ with “an all-new design, MagSafe, the M2 chip, and more” at the end of 2021 or in early 2022, but this timeframe has now slipped to the second half of 2022.

Not only that, but he also claims that the new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro will now get launched next year, i.e. in 2023, and will likely be powered by the M2 Pro or M2 Max processors.

Another report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple could start mass production of the new MacBook Air in the late second quarter or early third quarter. This is pretty much in line with the launch happening in the second half of this year.

To sum up, the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with a 13-inch display are expected to launch in H2 2022 and should go on sale soon after getting announced. They are most likely to be powered by the next-generation Apple Silicon’s M2 chipset.

The company is also expected to launch a new Mac Mini powered by the M2 processor along with the new MacBook models. In that case, it would mean that the Mac lineup from the company has an upgrade cycle of two years given that the M1-powered Mac devices were first announced in 2020 and new models are set to launch this year.

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Xiaomi 12 vs iPhone SE 2022: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 21, 2022

After two years from the latest model from the lineup, Apple just launched its new affordable iPhone: the iPhone SE 2022. And it is even the most affordable last-generation Apple phone. After its launch, a lot of people are wondering whether or not it is the best affordable compact flagship or you can get something better with similar prices. This year, the main Chinese smartphone manufacturer came up with a compact flagship as well. We are talking about Xiaomi and the vanilla Xiaomi 12: it is not as compact as the iPhone, but its display diagonal is below-average and the phone is very powerful just like the iPhone SE 2022. In this article, we decided to compare the latest Apple affordable phone to the Xiaomi 12 in order to understand which one offers the highest value for money depending on your personal needs.

Xiaomi 12 vs Apple iPhone SE 2022

	Xiaomi 12	Apple iPhone SE 2022
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm, 179 g	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g
DISPLAY	6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels (HD+), Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic, octa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	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 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 32 MP front camera	12 MP, f/1.8 7 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 67W and fast wireless charging 50W	2018 mAh, Fast Charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, Touch ID, IP67 water resistant

Design

The design of the iPhone SE 2022 is very outdated: it has an amazing build quality, but it looks like the old iPhone 8 with its thick bezels and the presence of the Touch ID. On the other hand, it is one of the most compact phones out there; it could be more compact without those big bezels, but it remains one of the most compact handsets thanks to its small display. Coming back to the build quality, the iPhone SE 2022 has the same Ceramic Shield glass as the iPhone 13 series and it is even water resistant thanks to the IP67 certification. But the Xiaomi 12 is the handset with the most suggestive design: it has very narrow bezels around the display, as well as a punch-hole panel protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It is bigger in terms of dimensions and it is not water resistant, but it is more beautiful.

Display

The Xiaomi 12 is the device with the most advanced display. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.28 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision. Besides having a higher resolution, it provides a better color reproduction if compared to the LCD display of the iPhone. But the latter is not disappointing in terms of color accuracy. The Xiaomi 12 comes with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the iPhone has a Touch ID under its panel, on the lower bezel. In both cases, you get good stereo speakers but no audio jack.

Specs & Software

The iPhone SE 2022 is affordable but it is powered by the same Apple A15 Bionic mobile platform as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. This processor gives it amazing performances in every scenario. It comes with a lower amount of RAM than the iPhone 13 lineup, but the optimization of the iOS operating system makes its performance better than almost every Android phone. However, the Xiaomi 12 is still an amazing flagship thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform (the best one by Qualcomm). The iPhone runs iOS 15.4 out of the box, while the Xiaomi flagship comes with Android 12 and MIUI 13.

Camera

If you are looking for the best cameras, then go for the Xiaomi 12 without thinking twice. It has three sensors on the rear side, including the main one with a 50 MP resolution, OIS, and phase detection autofocus. Then there is a 13 MP ultrawide camera and a 5 MP telephoto macro camera. The iPhone SE 2022 has a single 12 MP camera so its photographic experience is not so versatile, but photos still look great.

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

Battery

The Xiaomi 12 has a much bigger 4500 mAh battery than the 2018 mAh unit found on the iPhone SE 2022, that is why its battery life is way longer on a single charge. Further, it features 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, providing way faster charging speeds.

Price

In the European market, Xiaomi 12 starts from €799/$880, while the iPhone SE 2022 costs €529 in the base 64 GB configuration ($429 in the U.S. market). The Xiaomi 12 is definitely a better phone thanks to its superior display, cameras, and battery. But the iPhone comes with amazing performance and higher build quality. Further, it is more compact. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi 12 vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12

PRO

Faster charging
Better cameras
Bigger battery
Superior display
Better design

CONS

Nothing particular

Apple iPhone SE 2022

PRO

Better software optimization
Compact
Water resistant
Optional eSIM

CONS

Inferior display and cameras

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Okinawa Okhi 90 e-scooter breaks cover ahead of March 24th launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2022

The Okinawa Okhi90 electric scooter is billed for unveiling by Okinawa Autotech in India and the company has provided another teaser of the stunning e-scooter. We already know that the Okhi90 will pack power to deliver up to 150km on a single charge and other features. The new teaser shows the e-scooter in close quarters and reveals some of its external features.

Okinawa Autotech is a leader in the two-wheeler EV market in India and the introduction of the well-kitted Okhi90 could further cement the company’s position at the top of the market. It is the next major electric vehicle from the Okinawa brand and ii is set to hit the market with a bang. Previous images of the Okhi90 had been in a camouflage mode and the latest images give a clearer picture of the e-scooter. The silhouette images are further exciting the desire to see the Okhi90 unveiled.

The Okinawa Okhi90 sports a unique design, it has LED headlamps, turn indicators, and taillight, with a raked front fascia. It has a fully digital instrument cluster, a compact rider footboard, and switch gears at both handles. There is a thick grab rail at the back and the e-scooter is expected to deliver maximum comfort to its rider and passenger in all its ramifications. The power setup in the Okhi90 helps the e-scooter to accelerate from 0 to its top speed of 80km/h within seconds. While pricing information is still lacking for the Okhi90 at this time, it is expected to compete with some of the premium models currently in the market.

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