iQOO Z6 5G goes on sale in India starting at Rs. 15,499(~$210)

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Mar 22, 2022

A few days back, iQOO announced the Z6 5G budget smartphone in the Indian market. The iQOO Z6 5G comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 695 SoC, and a big battery. Starting today, the smartphone has gone on sale in the country.

The iQOO Z6 5G is priced at Rs. 15,499(~$210) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, Rs. 16,999(~$222) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, and Rs. 17,999(~$236) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Those who have HDFC bank cards can get Rs. 2,000(~$26) discount. The phone can be purchased from Amazon in Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors.

iQOO Z6 5G Specifications

The iQOO Z6 5G sports a 6.58-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a DCI P3 color gamut and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It runs on Android 12 OS out of the box with FunTouchOS 12 on top.

It comes with a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie shooter. It is powered by the 8nm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and facial unlock for security. The smartphone has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The dual-SIM phone has Bluetooth v5.1 and WiFi 802.11ac support.

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DJI compact M30/M30T enterprise drone with RC Plus controller announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 22, 2022

In line with the rumors, the DJI March 21 event saw the announcement of the new and compact DJI Matrice 30 enterprise drone which sports foldable arms. The DJI M30 enterprise drone has been the subject of much speculation ahead of the scheduled event.

The M30 enterprise drone is a portable drone that is built for emergency services and operations. According to DJI, the outstanding performance, transportability, and ease of use of the M30 drone is a great fit for enterprise customers. This is further accentuated by the integration of the Matrice 30 with the DJI FlightHub 2 Fleet Management Cloud software as well as the DJI dock.

DJI is a leader in the global drone market and its latest entry points to its goals for Enterprise customers who now have the option of entering the autonomous solutions arena with abounding possibilities. DJI says it is proud to deliver the next generation of aerial tools that can save lives and bring work to greater heights. The new 360-degree product solution suite finds applications in energy inspection, emergency rescue missions, environmental protection, and several other exciting possibilities.

The DJI Matrice 30 looks like a compact and improved version of the Matrice 300 enterprise drone. It has much of the specs of DJI’s larger and more recent drones including the camera system, precision laser range finder up to 1.2km, IP55 ingress protection, foldable legs, dual and quick charging TB30 batteries. The M30 has a flight time of 41 minutes and operating temperatures from -20 to 50 Celsius. It uses the OcuSync 3 Enterprise platform and has an FPV pilot camera.

There are two models available namely the M30 and the M30T which is the higher variant. A thermal camera is one of the major additions to the M30T. The M30/M30T weighs about 3.7kg and this is very portable for the enterprise operations it may be deployed for. The IP55 rating also means that the models can be easily deployed in inclement and extreme weather conditions like rainy or icy situations. The new RC Plus controller adds more functionality to the new model. It will come with six buttons, a display, and up to 6 hours of battery life.

It’s just a day after the announcement of the DJI Matrice 30 enterprise drones. We expect more official details to surface in the coming days and weeks including pricing and release information.

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LG Gram 16 & Gram 17 2022 unveiled with 12th Gen Intel CPU, NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 22, 2022

LG has announced its Gram 16 and Gram 17 laptops which are lightweight devices with 12th Gen Intel Core CPU, NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU. The laptops will be available from next month in LG’s home market of South Korea. The LG Gram laptops are thin and light – and both of the new models also follow that trajectory. The LG Gram 16 weighs 1.28kg while the Gram 17 is slightly heavier at 1.43kg.

The two laptops, apart from their compact nature, also offer some convenience options that serve to optimize their performance. Each of the new models is capable of detecting activity around them like when the user walks away from the laptop or another person comes close. This enables the display to be customized to sustain visibility at all times. It also displays a warning message when a person comes behind the user.

The LG Gram 16 and Gram 17 laptops bear striking similarities apart from their CPU and GPU. The displays of both Gram 16 and Gram 17 have 16:10 WQXGA IPS screens. Their screens have an anti-glare coating and the panel is capable of fully exhausting the DCI-P3 color space. The battery capacity of the two new laptops is 90kWh.

The new laptops are priced from 2.29 million won (~$1,880) for the lowest variant of Core i5 CPU and 16GB/256GB Gram 16 model. The corresponding price for the Gram 17 model with the same base configuration is 2.39 million won (~$1,962). It is unclear at this time, the global availability of the two laptops. We however expect its availability in select markets at the least, after its Korea launch.

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Samsung Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33 Vietnam launch tipped for March 27

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 22, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung officially unveiled its upcoming budget-friendly smartphone, the Galaxy M33 5G. Now, an official-looking poster has emerged that states that the Samsung Galaxy M33 along with the Galaxy M53 will launch in Vietnam on 27th March.

The information comes via a Twitter post by a tipster Da perfect pfp who has shared the poster which reveals a 120Hz refresh rate display, a similar camera module as seen on the Galaxy M62, and 5G connectivity.

Galaxy M53 and M33 are confirmed to release in 27th March pic.twitter.com/WOLQUbaQfq

— Da perfect pfp (@chunvn8888) March 22, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specs

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

The device in the poster is most likely the Galaxy M53 which so far has been tipped to come with 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 device is said to arrive will with over 10 5G bands.

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. However, rumors state that Samsung will not be shipping a charger with the device.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specs

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

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

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Samsung updates Galaxy Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite to Android 12

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 22, 2022

Samsung is currently ahead of any Android OEM in terms of software support. The company has been rolling out the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for eligible devices since November. The latest products to receive the new software are Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has started pushing Android 12 update for the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The former gets it in Germany, whereas the latter receives it in France.

For the vanilla model, the update arrives with firmware version T865XXU5DVC3 and February 2022 security patches. On the other hand, the lite model is being treated with March 2022 security patches bearing firmware version P615XXU4EVC5.

Though One UI 4.1 is out, the Android 12 update for these tablets brings One UI 4.0. They may get access to the new version of One UI later.

Users in the aforementioned regions can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check their unit has got the update. Anyway, the update should not be out for everyone as it is rolled out in batches.

We expect Samsung to extend the availability of Android 12 for the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to more markets in the coming days.

OPPO unveils 3D ray tracing wallpapers for the Find X5 Pro

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 22, 2022

OPPO showcased ray tracing on its phones last year. But aside from a few demos available on the Play Store to test the rendering technique, ray tracing has remained largely unutilized — at least until now.

Yesterday, at the Game Developers Conference 2022 (GDC), OPPO unveiled the industry’s first ray tracing application for smartphones in the form of the “ColorOS Ray Tracing 3D Wallpaper.” Visitors at the event got to check out the wallpapers on the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition.

Ray tracing is a graphics rendering technology that simulates the behavior of light as it would in the real world, allowing for more vivid and life-like virtual objects. OPPO first started developing its own ray tracing solution early in 2018. For the 3D live wallpaper, the brand adopted a hybrid architecture and dedicated hardware cores on the Find X5 Pro, putting the super-powerful Dimensity 9000 chip under the hood to good use.

OPPO says that the 3D ray tracing wallpaper will serve as a starting point for using the tech to explore future applications.

The ColorOS Ray Tracing 3D Wallpapers are also highly interactive, allowing a series of hand gestures such as rotation, taps, and waves to demonstrate animations. They’ll be presented to users of the Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition as an APK later this year, as well as to developers in an SDK package.

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Samsung rumored to launch a MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered smartphone

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 22, 2022

More Samsung Galaxy-branded smartphones now use MediaTek chipsets than ever before. However, these chips are either entry-level or mid-range models. This is going to change soon as a rumor now says that the South Korean electronics giant is gearing up to launch a handset powered by MediaTek’s latest flagship mobile SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Graphite White — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

According to a Chinese tipster on Weibo (via SamMobile), Samsung is working on a smartphone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. This phone will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery.

He does not know the market name of the device. But he does say that the handset could be either Galaxy A53 Pro or Galaxy S22 FE. The former sounds unbelievable as there would be a huge performance between the Pro and the vanilla model. But the latter could be a possibility.

Also, it is worth noting that usually Samsung experiments with new features on its Galaxy A series. Hence, this phone could be some high-end Galaxy A lineup model instead of Galaxy S22 FE.

That said, If this rumor is true, then we are looking forward to learning more about the Dimensity 9000-powered Samsung Galaxy smartphone in the coming days. But ahead of that, the company will be debuting its first Dimesnity 900 phone called Galaxy M53 5G on March 27.

Xiaomi files patent for improved side-mounted fingerprint with greater surface area

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 22, 2022

Xiaomi Mobile Software has acquired a utility model patent for an improved version of the side-mounted fingerprint sensor that will cover the frame and angular areas of the phone (via IT Home).

Side-mounted fingerprint scanners are typically limited to the power button of devices, which are usually quite tiny. Compared to rear-mounted fingerprints, the surface is area is significantly smaller, meaning accuracy may be reduced and chances of misreads are higher.

The patented fingerprint tech looks to be aiming at addressing this shortcoming by extending the sensor’s width, thereby improving efficiency. A smaller surface area also meant the sensor only captured a small portion of the finger during authentication, increasing the chances of false positives. This too should get better once the patent turns into reality.

The need for such a solution has become greater as phones turn slimmer each year, leaving less and less space on the edge. One can argue that OEMs could simply switch to the under-display fingerprints instead, but the tech is generally much more expensive and is thus not a viable enough option for cheaper offerings.

Or the trusty rear fingerprint scanner could simply be resurrected. But that unfortunately doesn’t seem to be an option anymore as smartphone OEMs have silently declared it out of date.

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Realme C31 official renders, full specs, and price leaked ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 22, 2022

Realme is expected to launch the entry-level Realme C31 smartphone soon in the market. Last time, the phone’s renders were leaked, but its specs were still under wraps. Now Appuals has shared the official renders of the device and has revealed the specs sheet, pricing of the smartphone.

The Realme C31 will be a successor to the Realme C21 smartphone that debuted last year in March. The smartphone’s renders show the refreshed design of the smartphone. The device has a new camera module holding a triple camera system.

The rear fingerprint scanner from the C21 has now moved on to the sides. The power button on the right doubles up as the fingerprint scanner. It also has the Realme branding and the speaker at the rear bottom.

The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and 296 PPI pixel density. It has 400 nits of max brightness, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.7%. This is improved over the predecessor’s 80.8% screen-to-body ratio.

The optics of the phone remain unchanged. It features a 13MP main, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth lens at the rear. There’s a 5MP selfie camera on the front. The rear camera will be able to shoot 1080p videos at 30FPS. There will be different camera modes like Panoramic mode, Panoramic macro Night mode, Burst, Time-lapse photo, Filters, HDR, Portrait, and Advanced mode.

It will be powered by the UNISOC T612 SoC paired with 3GB, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB, 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone will come with a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port at the bottom. The smartphone will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with Realme UI R Edition.

The Realme C31 will start at EUR 129 for the 3GB + 32GB variant and EUR 149 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The device will come in Silver and Green color options. It is expected to launch in the next few weeks.

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Xiaomi launches MIJIA Triple Door Refrigerator 216L for 1499 Yuan ($235)

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

Xiaomi has launched a new MIJIA product in its home market of China. The product in question is the MIJIA Triple Door Refrigerator 216L that offers various modern and smart features.

As per official claims, the new MIJIA refrigerator offers frost free cooling and adopts a triple door design. It even has intelligent anti frost technology to prevent frost build up, removing the need for manual defrosting. It also has an waterfall type upward air outlet design that helps reduce blowing cold air on any of the food items, which helps keep them moist and fresher for longer.

Furthermore, this air cooling technology can deliver cooling to each compartment, which includes a general section at the top, a freezer at the bottom, and a mid section dedicated solely for seafood. Each compartments gets different types and degree of cooling as well to help keep items fresh across the board. Notably, the MIJIA refrigerator also comes with antibacterial rate of 99.9 percent. This is thanks to an an ionic antibacterial and deodorizing module that helps remove odor molecules from within the fridge.

The MIJIA Triple Door Refrigerator takes up the same area as about a char in terms of dimensions on the floor, but still offers 216 liters of total storage space. Out of this , 122 liters is dedicated to regular refrigeration, while 32 liters is dedicated to the seafood fresh freezer segment, and the remaining 32 liters is for the proper freezer. The company is even marketing this product as energy efficient, and retails for around 1,699 Yuan (roughly 267 US Dollars), but is also available for a pre-order price of just 1,499 Yuan (roughly 235 US Dollars).

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Sony PlayStation 5 to go on pre-orders again on March 24 in India

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 22, 2022

The Sony PlayStation 5 launched back in November 2020, however, it has been difficult to grab one even in 2022. This is largely due to the ongoing global chip shortage resulting in limited production. And what little stock is made available for sale is usually bought up by scalpers who in turn resell the console at huge markups.

However, you do not need to pay these outrageous prices as the PlayStation 5 is getting a restock in India where it will be available to purchase on MRP. The console will be back in stock in the country on March 24th.

PS5 price in India and how to buy

The PS5 price in India is Rs 39,990 for the Digital Edition and Rs 49,990 for the Blu-ray version. As usual, it will be available for purchase through Amazon, Flipkart, ShopatSC, Reliance Digital, PrepaidGamerCard, Vijay Sales, GamesTheShop, and more. PS5 will be up for pre-orders on March 24th at 12 PM IST. The new stock will probably get sold out within minutes, so we advise readers to be ready in advance. Also, there are chances some of the pre-orders may be canceled considering the limited supply issue that Sony is struggling to overcome.

The PlayStation 5 offers gaming at 4k resolution at 60fps and up to 120fps. The Standard Disc Edition offers 4K UHD Blu-ray disc support. For digital users, they need to browse through the games and movies on the digital store itself.

The console has AMD’s Zen 2 custom octa-core CPU clocked at 3.5GHz. It is paired with AMD RDNA 2 GPU with over 36 Cuda cores. It has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and 825GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage.

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boAt Airdopes 411 ANC launched in India, with Bluetooth 5.2 & 17.5 hours battery

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

The boAt Airdopes 411 ANC has just been launched in India. The new truly wireless earbuds were previously found listed online and has finally gone on sale in the region, expanding its hearables portfolio.

As the name suggests, one of the highlighting features of the earbuds is ANC (active noise cancellation). It offers up to 25gb of noise reduction and also comes with an ambient mode feature that will allow the user to be aware of their surroundings. This feature is offered thanks to a dual microphone system on the each earbuds. It also arrives with ENx technology for a smooth calling experience with clear audio. The Airdopes 411 ANC comes with Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connection and also has a wireless range of 10 meters.

Furthermore, the earbuds are powered by 10mm drivers that the company claims will offer an improved audio experience. The earbuds also support touch and gesture controls as well, like a single tap on either bud will change the volume. Since these are in ear style earbuds, the company also offers interchangeable tips as well. boAt claims that the battery life of the Airdopes 411 ANC offers up to 17.5 hours of battery life on a single full charge.

With ANC on, the earbuds can run for up to 4.5 hours, while battery life rises to 5.5 hours with ANC turned off. The charging case supports Type C charging port, through which it can offer 1 hour of playback in just 10 minutes of charging. Other features include Instant Wake and Pair (IWP), IPX4 water resistance, Google Assistant, and Siri support. The Airdopes are currently available for purchase on Flipkart for 1,999 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars) and is being sold in multiple color variants, namely Black Storm, Blue Thunder, and Grey Hurricane.

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OxygenOS 12 for OnePlus 9R, 8T, 8 Pro, and 8 is finally out!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 22, 2022

After starting the Open Beta program for the OnePlus 9R, 8T, 8 Pro, and 8 last month, OnePlus is now rolling out stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 for these devices. There are a ton of changes with the update, and as far as we can tell, all phones share the same changelog. Let’s just dive straight into it before everything else:

System
- Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
- Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
- Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
- Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
Dark mode
- Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
- New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
- Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
- Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
- Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
Work Life Balance
- Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
- WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
- Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
- Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
- Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
- Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
Network
- Fixed the issue that unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
- Fixed the issue that wireless earphones cannot play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios

OnePlus warns of a couple of bugs too here, although they’re UI-related and shouldn’t be too big a cause of bother. The clock widget displays a bit bigger than it should and the Phone app may be replaced by Contacts in the dock following the update.

The builds are currently only rolling out in the OBT (open beta test) branch as part of a staged rollout but they should be released in the stable branch too, soon enough.

While the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 8 series have bagged OxygenOS 12 in India and North America both, the OnePlus 9R is only getting the same in India. OnePlus says the builds for Europe will take a while since it requires “additional validation steps.”

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Apple accused of holding an illegal monopoly on heart rate apps for Apple Watch

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Sean

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Mar 22, 2022

Earlier this week, a federal judge in the US said that Apple is facing a claim that states that it is illegally holding a monopoly over its heart rate monitoring apps on its Apple Watch in the United States market.

According to a Reuters report, US District Judge Jeffrey White stated that AliveCor Inc has claimed that it can prove that the Cupertino based giant has violated federal antitrust law. As per the claim, the iPhone maker allegedly has “complete control” on the market over similar apps. For those unaware, AliveCor Inc is behind the SmartRythm app that alerts the users to irregular heartbeats.

The judge added that “AliveCor alleges that Apple made changes to the heart rate algorithm that made it effectively impossible for third parties to inform a user when to take an ECG. Plaintiff’s allegations plausibly establish that Apple’s conduct was anticompetitive.” At the same time, Judge White also dismissed a separate claim for AliveCor, which claimed that Apple maintained an illegal monopoly over its ECG enabled smartwatches. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to provide any comments regarding this matter. Although, this isn’t the first time AliveCor has filed a complaint against the brand.

Back in 2020, the company had accused Apple for infringing on its patents based on its ECG features. In 2021, it also claimed that AliveCor was accused of changing the heart rate algorithm, which gave its proprietary system an “unfair competitive edge” over its competitors or possibly even putting “countless AliveCor users’ lives in danger” since they rely on their systems to offer them alerts. However, the American brand had countered this claim by saying that it was an “uncontroversial proposition that product improvement by itself” and did not violate the federal Sherman antitrust law.

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

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Zohaib Ahmed

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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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