Netflix will charge extra if uses share their account password with others

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Mar 17, 2022

Netflix is working towards a new policy where users will have to pay a little amount on top of the plan fees to share the password with members outside their household.

In a blog titled “Paying to Share Netflix Outside Your Household”, Netflix said, “So for the last year we’ve been working on ways to enable members who share outside their household to do so easily and securely, while also paying a bit more. And over the next few weeks, we’ll launch and test two new features for our members in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru.”

The move comes after Netflix repeatedly stated that users sharing their passwords with friends and family is hurting the company’s earnings. So now, users will need to pay extra money on top of their subscription charges if they want to share their passwords with someone outside their premises.

Netflix is introducing two new features, “Add an Extra Member” and “Transfer Profile to a New Account”, to overcome the problem of users sharing their passwords with members outside their household.

The “Add an Extra Member,” feature will provide users of Standard and Premium plans to add two sub-accounts for people they don’t live with. Each user would have their own username and password. And it will cost users CLP 2,380 (approx Rs 225) in Chile, USD 2.99 in Costa Rica, and PEN 7.9 in Peru.

Additionally, the “Transfer Profile to a New Account,” feature will allow users to transfer the existing profile to a new account, keeping the user’s watch history, favorites, and personalized recommendations. This feature will be available to Basic, Standard, and Premium plan members.

These new charges and features have not yet been introduced in India. Additionally considering that the Indian market is price sensitive and Netflix had to reduce its price for the Indian market as compared to other markets in the world, it would be interesting to see what strategy Netflix will adopt for India.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G launched with SD 778G, 108MP quad-camera & 6.7-Inch 120Hz AMOLED display

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 17, 2022

Earlier today, Samsung launched the Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A33 5G midrange smartphones at their Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event. The brand also silently unveiled the Galaxy A73 5G along with all its key specs and features.

Design & display

The Galaxy A73 5G features a similar design to the Galaxy A53 with a smooth minimalist back and a single tone color scheme. The camera island protrudes neatly from the back making for a visually pleasing design.

On the front, the device gets a near edge to edge screen with super thin bezzles. Coming to the display, 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz Infinity-O panel with a punch hole cutout in the top center.

Performance

The Galaxy A73 5G comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G chipset with an Octa-core processor clocked at 2.4GHz for the performance cores and 1.8GHz for the efficency cores. It will be available with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The device gets a microSD card slot which supports up to 1TB of memory expansion, however, the devcie does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The device runs Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and comes with a 5,000mAh battery whicch supports 25W fast charging. The smartphone does not come with a charger included in the box so buyers will likely have to shell out some extra cash for a charger.

Camera

The camera setup of the device gets some major changes compared to last year. The primary sensor has been updraded from the 64MP on the Galaxy A72 to a 108MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The device also gets an ultrawide camera with 12MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture and ditches the telephoto lens for a 5MP depth sensor. When asked about this change, Samsung stated that the main camera on the devcie is capable of 3x hybrid zoom and 10x digital zoom.

For selfies, the device gets a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung has kept the pricing of the device under wraps for the time being but has stated that it will launch in limited markets starting April 22.

The device will be offered in five color variants namely Black, White, Blue, Peach and Mint.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Special Edition & Router AX5400 launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 17, 2022

At the launch conference held today, apart from the Redmi K50 series, Xiaomi’s Redmi also launched a number of accessories. The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Edition is undoubted, the most eye-catching among them. The AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Edition was announced alongside the Redmi Router AX5400.

The new earbud is the product of a collaboration between Redmi and gaming franchise Genshin Impact and it carries a retail price of 399 yuan (~$62). Internally, the product is no different from the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro except some aesthetical customizations. This edition comes with solid audio capabilities such as 35dB noise reduction, 69ms low latency for games, dual-device connection. It also packs a combined battery life of up to 28 hours.

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Edition customization is themed after the popular character “Klee” in the game. This theme is reflected not only in the packaging but also in the design, and even the custom sound effects. The gadget and retail box adopt a bright red color. In the accessories, there are also a collection of doodle stories and a small backpack of the same style as Klee.

On its part, the Redmi Router AX5400 is an iterative version of the Redmi AX6. The appearance remains unchanged but this version comes with upgraded speed. The router features support for 4×4 160MHz ultrawide band, 4K QAM high speed transfers, and Wi-Fi 6.

It is powered by a dual-core CPU with a dedicated NPU processor. The NPU core is said to greatly improve packet forwarding efficiency by up to 80% and reduce CPU usage. It has a peak wireless speed of 5378Mbps, which is less than that of the AX6000.

The antenna design includes six high-performing antennas and there is 512MB storage onboard. The router can simultaneously connect up to 248 devices.

Further, the Redmi Router AX5400 supports forming a Mesh with other Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 routers, and can network with up to 10 devices. When the network changes, it will automatically re-network, and the device will automatically switch to a better network when surfing the internet.

The Redmi Router AX5400 is already on pre-sale and will go on sale for the first time at 10:00 AM on March 22. It carries a retail price of 399 yuan (~$62).

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G with Exynos 1280, FHD+ AMOLED display & IP67 rating launched

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Mar 17, 2022

Samsung has just launched their new Galaxy A series devices at the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked launch event. The devices unveiled today are the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A33 5G, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the specs and features of these devices.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Starting with the Galaxy A53, the device features a gorgeous look with a flat back and rounded edges. The back panel is also claimed to be made out of polymers made out of recycled plastic keeping with the eco-friendly approach of the younger generation.

The camera module of the device has a smooth-looking protrusion from the pack panel and a minimalistic design making for a clean look for the entire back panel.

The front of the device rocks a flat 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with slim bezzles around it. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, a center punch-hole for the front camera, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A53 5G gets a 5nm based Exynos 1280 SoC that pairs with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The RAM and storage can be expanded even further as Samsung offers virtual RAM functionality on the Galaxy A53 along with a micro SD card slot that supports a microSD card of up to 1TB. The device gets the latest Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 operating system out of the box.

The battery on the smartphone is rated for 5000mAh capacity and supports 25W fast charging, however, Samsung has not included a charger in the box this time around which is a first for mid-range Android smartphones. The device however gains the IP67 dust and water-resistant rating which is also a surprise in the mid-range.

For photography, the Galaxy A53 5G has a 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, the device carries a 32MP f/2.2 front camera.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

The Galaxy A33 5G is similar in design to the Galaxy A53, especially the back panel, but where it differs the most is the screen. On this device, Samsung has gone with a waterdrop cutout for the front camera.

The screen of the device measures 6.4-inch and has an FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U panel with 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The phone is powered with Samsung’s latest 5nm based Exynos 1280 SoC and gets up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage which can be expanded via a microSD card. The Galaxy A33 comes with the Android 12 based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and gets IP67 water and dust resistant certification. The device houses a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and incorporated a fingerprint sensor for security.

For photography, the smartphone has a 48MP primary camera with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, it houses a 13MP camera in the notch.

Samsung Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33 price, and availability

The Galaxy A53 5G will be made available in the US and Europe starting April 1st. The 6GB+128GB variant of the device will retail for $450 in the US, £400 in the UK, and €450 in Germany. The 8GB+256GB variant is priced at €510 for the German market. Pre-orders of the device will start from March 18 and will grant you a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live depending on the region.

The Galaxy A53 5G comes in four color options namely Black, White, Blue, and Peach.

The 6GB+128GB Galaxy A33 5G will be available for German customers for €370 and UK customers will be able to grab one for £330. The device comes in four color options, Black, White, Blue, and Peach, and will be made available for purchase starting April 22nd, 2022.

Pricing for every region is expected to be revealed in the coming days.

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Tata Nexon EV gets a price hike in India making it slightly expensive

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

Tata Nexon EV is one of India’s most popular electric cars in the market. A report from last month revealed that the company has sold over 13,500 units of Tata Nexon since its inception. The electric car counts for 75 percent of the market share in the EV segment. A major part of its sales comes given that it offers a spacious and comfortable EV experience at a good price. But, reportedly, the Nexon EV’s price has now been hiked.

The Tata Nexon EV comes in over five models and all of them have got a price increase. The electric car has got Rs. 25,000 price hike in the country. The Nexon EV originally debut at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 14.29 lakh for the base model. Now, with the new price hike, this base model i.e. the Tata Nexon XM will cost Rs. 14.54 lakh.

Similarly, the Tata Nexon XZ+, which was priced at Rs. 15.70 lakh, now costs Rs. 15.95. The Tata Nexon Dark XZ+ is now priced at Rs. 16.96 lakh over its Rs. 16.70 lakh original price. The Nexon XZ+ Lux’s price went from Rs. 16.04 lakh to Rs. 16.29 lakh. Lastly, the Nexon Dark XZ+ Lux – the top model – now costs Rs. 17.15 lakh over its debut price Rs. 16.90 lakh.

The Nexon EV competes with the likes of Hyundai Kona. MG ZS EV, and Tata Tigor EV. Nexon offers a 129PS electric motor and offers a range of 315km on a single charge. The EV can be charged up to 90% in 8.5 hours with the regular charging option, while it can go up to 80% with the DC fast charging option. The EV can go from 0 to 100kmph in 9.14 seconds.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Go, Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, others launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 17, 2022

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book2 lineup of laptops in India. The Galaxy Book Go is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c Gen 1 processor, while the Galaxy Book2 series are powered by 12th Generation Intel Core processors.

The lineup of models released in the sub-continent includes the Galaxy Book Go, Book 2, Book2 360, Book2 Pro, Book2 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book2 Business. This is coming in the wake of the official teaser earlier provided by the company. The models in the Galaxy Book2 lineup are differentiated by their RAM capacity which is between 8GB and 16GB, while the internal storage available in the models swirl around 512GB.

All the models will run Windows 11 OS out of the box, except the Galaxy Book2 Business laptop which comes with Windows 11 Pro. Samsung’s S Pen support is available in the Pro model and most of the models sport a high-capacity battery and fast charging functionality.

Galaxy Book2 Business

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As per pricing, the cost of the models in the sub-continent lie between Rs. 38,990 (~$514) for the Galaxy Book Go and Rs. 115,990 (~$1,529) for the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360. As form March 18, interested customers could pre-book the model of their choice via Samsung.com and Amazon India.

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New Itel phone under Rs. 8,000(~$105) to launch soon with 18W Fast Charging

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

Itel has launched a few entry-level smartphones in the Indian market. The last handset that launched in the country was the Itel A49. Now, the company seems to launch another entry-level phone in the region, but this new device is touted to bring 18W fast charging support.

You might think that 18W fast charging isn’t that special, however, when it comes to the under Rs. 8,000(~$105) segment, it makes for a good highlight in a phone. Itel is said to launch this new phone under the Vision series and could be called the Itel Vision 2 Pro(via MySmartPrice).

The smartphone is tipped to come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz standard refresh rate. It is said to have a dual-camera system at the rear with an 8MP main lens and a VGA lens. The smartphone is touted to have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner offering added security.

The phone’s processor is yet to be revealed, but what we know is that the phone will come in 3GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. It will have a microSD card for additional storage needs. The phone is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

There’s no detail about its launch date, but it is said to go official soon in Blue and Green colors.

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Redmi K50 Pro with Dimensity 9000, 100MP cam; Redmi K50 with Dimensity 8100 launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 17, 2022

Xiaomi‘s independent Redmi brand has officially unveiled the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro. The two models form part of the K50 series which already has the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition that was launched earlier in February.

The vanilla Redmi K50 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor built on TSMC’s 5nm process. The process recorded an AnTuTu score of over 850,0000 which makes it a powerful chipset. The device also comes with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 flash storage, further improving the performance. On its part, the high-end Redmi K50 Pro emerges as the world’s first smartphone to pack the Dimemnsity 9000 flagship SoC and also features LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 flash storage.

The display is the major highlight of the K50 series as both models pack a 6.67-inch Samsung flexible AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 526 PPI, and 1200nits peak brightness. the display also supports full DC dimming, 16,000-level automatic brightness adjustment, ambient color temperature sensing, super-resolution touch, Dolby Vision, AI HDR technology, and more.

The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Victus which is 1.5 times better than the previous Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The scratch resistance performance is improved up to twice that of the Glass 5.

The K50 Pro misses out on the under-screen fingerprint sensor but packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded under the fingerprint sensor.

For optics, the Redmi K50 Pro packs a 100-megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 ultra-clear triple camera setup. The camera comes with optical image stabilization (IOS) which will hugely impact the hand-held shooting capability. The flagship also features support for Electronic image stabilization during video shooting to reduce the impact of hand stability during recording. The main camera teams up with a 2MP macro lens and an 8MP 119° ultra-wide lens. The 100MP mains sensor is replaced by a 48MP main shooter on the K50 while retaining the rest of the K50 Pro lineup.

For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 sensor on both the K50 and K50 Pro which provides more sufficient image data for self-portraits.

In order to get the full capability of the powerful chipsets, the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro come with the latest cooling system technology. This includes an all-new stainless steel VC with a total area of 3950mm². The steel VC adopts a T-shaped design which covers 72% of the motherboard. The Redmi models also come with other heat dissipation materials – 7 layers of graphite, copper sheeting, and thermal paste, forming a 3D dissipation system to support ultimate performance for both devices.

In terms of battery life, the Redmi K50 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery and is equipped with the self-developed 4:1 Surge P1. The device has support for 120W fast charging which can go from zero to full charge in just 19 minutes. The Redmi K50 is equipped with a bigger 5,500mAh battery with 67W charging but that hasn’t impacted the thickness.

Redmi K50 Pro carries a starting price tag of RMB 2,999 (~$472) for the 8GB+128GB version while the Redmi K50 8GB+128GB version starts at RMB 2,399 (~$378). The models come in four colors, Black, Silver, Iridescent, and Green.

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Google Pixel Notepad foldable smartphone production kicks off in Q3 2022: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 17, 2022

After their success in the premium segment with the Pixel 6 series smartphones, Google is said to be diversifying to capture the budding foldable smartphone market. We first heard of it in January that Google is working on a foldable dubbed the Pixel Notepad which will massively undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 with an attractive price tag in the $1400 range.

Now, according to a NoteBookCheck report, tipster TheGalox_ has informed that the search giant will begin production of the Pixel Notepad foldable smartphone in Q3 2020. The device will debut after the launch of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 which will likely launch around August, creating a cheaper alternative in the foldable device segment for markets like the US where most Chinese companies don’t launch their products.

The tipster also states that Google remains committed to targeting the $1399 price point which is hard to fight against for Samsung as their current-gen Galaxy Z Fold3 devices go for $1799.

So far, Google Notepad is said to come powered by the company’s own Tensor (GS101) chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is said to have a downgraded camera setup compared to the Pixel 6 lineup.

The device is also revealed to come in a similar form factor to the Oppo Find N, meaning it will most likely have a square design when unfolded. The camera system of the foldable is rumored to be a downgrade compared to their current Pixel 6 series camera setup and will likely offer the same 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor used on the Pixel 5. The device will also feature a 12MP ultrawide sensor on the rear and can get two 8-megapixel front camera sensors on each the other display and the inner display.

So far, there is no word on a launch timeline, but we can expect the device to debut in October when Google usually debuts its new Pixel smartphones.

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Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch launched at ¥19,999 ($3,149)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 17, 2022

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched its first Redmi MAX TV in 2020. The first-ever model in the large screen television lineup features a 98-inch panel. It was followed by a smaller 86-inch variant in 2021. A year from that, the company has now released a 100-inch version. The newly unveiled model is Xiaomi’s largest TV to date. Let’s take a look at its features, price, and availability.

Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch Specifications and Features

The new large-screen television from Redmi is officially called Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch. It also goes by the name of Redmi MAX TV 100-inch and Redmi MAX 100-inch Jumbo TV.

As the names suggest, the television flaunts a 100-inch LED-baclit (DLED) LCD panel with a multi-zone backlight system and an ambient light sensor for auto-brightness. The screen has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K), up to 700 nits peak brightness level, a 178° viewing angle, and a 94% DCI-P3 color gamut.

The canvas supports 48Hz-120Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and up to 4s latency via ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). The 10-bit display offers color accuracy of ΔE≈2, MEMC, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, as well as AMD FreeSync.

The TV has a metal frame and metal stands. It is powered by an unknown chipset comprising an ARM Cortex-A73 quad-core CPU and ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. This chip is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The television boots MIUI TV with support for all the leading streaming platforms in China and smart home connectivity. It also comes with MIUI TV Enterprise Edition features for businesses.

It arrives with multiple ports like 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB, AV, Ethernet, S/PDIF, and Antenna. Wireless connectivity options include WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.

Despite sporting a 100-inch canvas, the television only houses 2 x 15W speakers (30W) with support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and DTS-HD. Finally, it also has far-field microphones for Xiao AI virtual assistant.

Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch Price and Availability

The Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch is priced at ¥19,999 ($3,149) in China, It is already up for pre-order starting today. The first sale is scheduled for at 10 AM (CST) on April 6.

Customers interested in the older 98-inch and 86-inch variants can still purchase them. They are currently retailing at ¥16,999 ($2,677) and ¥6,999 ($1,102) respectively.

New POCO duo makes trademark appearance, could be Redmi Note 12 rebrands

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 17, 2022

A couple of POCO phones are already in the pipeline currently including the POCO F4 and the POCO X4 5G, but a new trademark shows that more are on the way. As spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, POCO is working on launching a duo with model numbers 22041216UG and 22041216G in India — and these were actually rumored to belong to the Redmi Note 12 series.

More POCO devices coming up. These will come to India as well under the POCO branding, as per the model numbers. The devices were so far rumoured to belong to the Redmi Note 12 series, by the way.#Xiaomi #Redmi #POCO pic.twitter.com/4T7m8k1sNu

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 16, 2022

Not much is known about the Redmi Note 12 series as of now but a tipster did state that it’s set to launch in Q2 2022, meaning between April and June. Considering we’ve already reached March, we expect more info about the series to start surfacing soon.

Multiple models of the Chinese Redmi Note 12 series make their way to global markets as POCO rebrands, so it’s likely that both of the models mentioned in the trademarks will get treated the same. Both models also have very similar model numbers so it’s likely they’ll belong to the same lineup and have very similar specs.

POCO, on March 9th had shared a teaser video on Twitter with “Coz the mad don’t care!” alongside a “#MadeOfMAD is coming soon” in the caption. While it would be a stretch to think it referred to the aforementioned duo, there is no doubt that POCO is set to expand its lineup significantly in the next couple of months.

Currently, the most trending upcoming launch in India looks to be the POCO X4 Pro which is being continually teased by POCO.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G India launch and price details tipped

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

Today(March 17), Samsung will take wraps off the Galaxy A53 5G at the special A-series launch in the global market. However, the phone’s Indian availability is yet to be known. Now, the tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the India launch of the phone and has also shared the possible pricing of the phone.

The tipster reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will launch in a couple of days in the country. The phone will arrive between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000 range in the country. Furthermore, the tipster also reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A33 will also be announced soon in the Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Specifications

Coming to the specs, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will debut today but most of its specs are already known. The smartphone has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a Full-HD+ resolution, 407 PPI pixel density, and 800 nits of peak brightness. The screen has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

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The smartphone will feature a quad-camera system at the rear and a single 32MP camera at the front. The rear setup goes by a 64MP main lens with OIS support, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP depth lens, and a 5MP macro unit.

The smartphone has the 5nm Exynos 1280 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging technology. The device runs on Android 12 OS and has OneUI on top. It will come with an IP67 rating and feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Series update with fix for performance throttling rolling out in India

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 17, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series in India is receiving a new update that allows users to sort of disable the Game Optimization Service (GOS). The same update has already been rolled out in South Korea and Europe and it’s great to see Indian users getting treated to it as well.

The update, which comes with firmware version S90xEXXU1AVC9, is being rolled out to the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra (via Sammobile). It also carries the latest March 2022 security patch, along with improvements to camera stability and device security.

To disable GOS after installing the update, you need to open up the Game Launcher and then head over to More > Game Booster > Labs where you’ll need to turn on Alternate game performance management.

Samsung’s CEO had apologized for the GOS debacle yesterday saying that they would “listen to customers more closely to prevent such an issue from happening again.”

The issue had turned into quite the bad rep for the company, with negative response coming not only from users but also Geekbench removing the Galaxy S10, S20, S21, and S22 series from its benchmarking charts.

Samsung is also said to be prepping a similar update for older Galaxy flagship tablets and smartphones.

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OnePlus 10R goes into private testing in India, launch likely near

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 17, 2022

Earlier this month, OnePlus confirmed their latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch in India and Europe by the end of March. Now, news has emerged that the OnePlus 10R has entered private testing in India.

According to A 91mobiles report, the codename ‘pickle’ OnePlus 10R has entered private testing in India and will likely launch after the debut of the OnePlus 10 Pro in the country which is rumored to happen between 22nd and 24th march. Previous reports suggest that the OnePlus 10R will debut in Q2 2022 which means anytime between April and June.

OnePlus 10R specs (rumored)

So far, the OnePlus 10R is rumored to have a 120Hz AMOLED display. Under the hood, it is expected to house a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor which has been crushing the competition in the Android camp as of late. The device should feature 8GB RAM with 128GB of storage. The upcoming OnePlus phone runs on Android 12-based Oxygen OS out of the box. OnePlus 10R is also likely to feature an 80W SuperVOOC fast charging technology.

Other than that, no further specs of the upcoming smartphone are available as of yet, however, since its already at the private testing stage, we can expect more information to emerge soon.

OnePlus 10 Pro specs

The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch soon in India and Europe and will come with the same spec sheet it debuted within China except for the operating system. The OnePlus 10 Pro will run the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 out of the box rather than the ColorOS skin it comes pre-loaded within China.

Other features of the device include a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with support for variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. The screen will have a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, 525 PPI pixel density, 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Coming to the camera configuration, the phone comes with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150-degree ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. On the front side, the device has a 32MP Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0.

It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

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iQOO Neo6 launch details and specs leaked: 120Hz display, SD 8 Gen1, and more

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

It’s time that we see the successor to the iQOO Neo5, given that the phone was launched this month last year. While unfortunately, we haven’t got any launch details of the possible iQOO Neo6 yet, the specs of the phone are being leaked from the last few weeks. Today, the tipster DigitalChatStation has revealed the phone’s launch date and has also revealed some of its highlights. Additionally, another tipster has shared the possible specs sheet of the iQOO Neo6.

The tipster DCS reveals that the upcoming iQOO Neo6 will go official in early April. Although not confirmed, we assume it to be released in the home market – China. The smartphone is said to be an upgraded version of its predecessor, where it will bring flagship internals.

The device is said to come with an E4 straight screen panel. It will come with dual-pressure sense support and have some sort of heat dissipation system. The tipster @Shadow_Leak has shared the specs sheet in addition to the tipped details by DCS.

The iQOO Neo6 is touted to sport a 120Hz panel with Full-HD+ resolution. This display will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner offering security. The smartphone will come with a triple camera system at the rear.

iQOO Neo6 Play Console — Alleged iQOO Neo6’s image from Play Console

The Neo6 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC. This will be a big upgrade over the Snapdragon 870 SoC seen in the predecessor, the iQOO Neo5. It will also be an improvement over the Snapdragon 888 SoC in the iQOO Neo5S. Lastly, the smartphone is tipped to have an 80W fast charging and will boot on Android 12 OS.

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OPPO A16e tipped to launch soon in India with these specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 17, 2022

Just today, OPPO debuted two budget smartphones in India dubbed OPPO A76 and OPPO A96. The company is now tipped to launch yet another affordable handset in the country called OPPO A16e. Ahead of its release, the device has leaked in detail revealing everything about it.

Tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) has partnered with MySmartPrice to share details of the upcoming OPPO A16e. According to him, the phone will be sold in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB memory configurations. These variants will be priced at ₹9,990 and ₹11,990 respectively.

Talking about specifications, the OPPO A16e will be built around a 6.52-inch display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch. This panel will offer HD+ resolution, 269 PPI, and 480 nits peak brightness.

The smartphone will be run by outdated MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. On the software front, it will boot Android 11. It will be backed by a 4,230mAh battery.

The device will come with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It will sport a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Finally, the OPPO A16e will measure 164 × 75.4 × 7.85mm in dimensions, weigh 175g, and arrive in three colors (black, blue, silver).

The exact launch date of OPPO A16e is a mystery. The handset will probably get a silent launch like most budget smartphones from OPPO.

iPhone SE 2022 expected to sell just as much as 2020 model despite outdated design

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 17, 2022

Apple iPhone SE 2022 shipments are expected to be around 30 million units, which is about the same as its previous model’s 2020 shipments of 25-30 million units, according to estimates by Digitimes research analysts Sean Lin and Luke Lin.

The report says that Apple has already prepared less than 5 million components for the new iPhone SE in the first quarter of this year, but actual shipments will be lower than that number.

However, shipments in the next quarter are expected to surge to 11 million units, with the third quarter seeing sales in similar numbers. The shipments will only start dropping from the fourth quarter to make way for the release of the next-generation iPhone 14.

The iPhone SE 2022 along with phone sales from Samsung and Chinese OEMs are expected to significantly boost 5G mobile phone shipments in non-Chinese markets in 2022.

In 2021, a total of about 280 million 5G mobile phones were shipped to markets outside of markets. This figure is expected to rise by more than 60% to 450 million units, accounting for 63.5% of global shipments.

But since 80% of phone shipments in China are already 5G models, shipments there are expected to achieve only single-digit YoY growth in 2022.

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realme C31 leaks in renders revealing its design and colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 17, 2022

We have been hearing about the realme C31 since late December. Since then, the smartphone has appeared on multiple certifications websites revealing some details about it. Almost three months after its first appearance, it has now leaked in renders revealing its design.

The press renders of realme C31 come from the Twitter account @_snoopytech_. The images show that the handset will have a similar camera island design as the recently launched realme C35 and the realme 9 series.

The pictures showcase the smartphone in two colors, namely Dark Green and Light Silver. The source says that the device will be available in two memory configurations, such as 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB.

The phone will house a 13MP triple camera system on the back. The rear side will also include a speaker grille at the bottom along with ‘realme’ branding.

The front of the device will feature a dewdrop notched display with a visible chin and a top bezel. The volume keys will reside on the left side, while the power button with an embedded fingerprint sensor will be located on the right side.

According to previous reports, the realme C31 will arrive with a 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging support, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. We are looking forward to learning more about this handset before its official announcement in the coming days.

Realme GT Neo3 will go from 0% to 50% in just 5 minutes

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

After several leaks, we finally got a release date for the upcoming Realme GT Neo3. The smartphone is set for a release on March 22 in China and we are expected to see the phone bring an array of improvements over the predecessor. Now, Realme has teased about another improvement in the phone, and that’s the fast charging technology. Additionally, the company also claims that the GT Neo3 has gone through different safety tests.

Realme has shared new teaser posters of the GT Neo3. We learn that the smartphone has a dual-cell battery. The company reveals that the phone packs a 4,500mAh cell and it can be charged quickly with the help of the new 150W charging solution. As per Realme, the device goes from 0% to 50% in just 5 minutes. That being said, the phone won’t take more than 15 – 20 minutes to get fully juiced up.

Furthermore, Realme has confirmed that the GT Neo3 has gone through 41 TUV Rheinland tests ensuring that that super-fast 150W fast charging solution is safe for users. Realme reveals that the phone also houses a cooling system inside that helps in dissipating heat, in case there’s unusual heating.

That’s pretty much what we get to see in the new teasers. Since the launch is scheduled for next week, we expect to see more such teasers revealing the phone’s specs. Speaking of specs, the phone’s details have been given out by the past leaks.

The Realme GT Neo3 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to have an under-display fingerprint scanner offering added security. It will come with a 16MP selfie snapper and a triple camera system at the rear. It is expected to have a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.

Under the hood, the smartphone is rumored to have the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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Oppo A76 4G, Oppo A96 4G launched in India starting at Rs. 17,499(~$231)

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 17, 2022

Oppo has officially launched two new A-series smartphones dubbed Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 in the Indian market. Both are 4G smartphones with a 90Hz panel and 33W fast charging support.

The Oppo A76 4G costs Rs. 17,499(~$231) for the lone variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The Oppo A96 4G comes at a price of Rs. 19,999(~$264) for the only variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Oppo A76 4G and Oppo A96 4G Specifications

The Oppo A76 sports a 6.56-inch punch-hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is an IPS LCD display with a thin-bezel design. On the other hand, the Oppo A96 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is the same punch-hole panel with thin bezels. The A96 gets Panda glass protection(via).

In terms of cameras, the Oppo A76 has a dual camera at the rear with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP portrait sensor. It has an 8MP selfie snapper. The A96 boasts a 50MP main and a 2MP portrait dual-camera system while getting a 16MP selfie snapper.

Both phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and have a 5,000mAh battery. The A76 4G has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, whereas, the A96 has 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The phones come with a microSD card slot and support the virtual RAM feature. Both get a 33W fast charging support and boot on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 OS.

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