Maserati reveals new luxury EV line, projects 2030 for shift to all-electric lineup

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Mar 18, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung got into hot waters over the GOS performance throttling fiasco. The company was basically found to be artificially limiting the performance of over 10,000 apps through GOS (Game Optimizing Service) including system apps, Google apps, and numerous third-party apps by over 56%. The GOS comes pre-installed in many Samsung smartphones including their latest flagship line, the Galaxy S22 series.

The kicker was that these limitations excluded benchmarking apps, which meant that the devices were showing performance that was actually not representative of real-world performance. As a result, Samsung’s last four flagship smartphones were kicked off the popular benchmarking site, Geekbench.

After being caught, Samsung quickly acknowledged the issue stating that the GOS is meant to optimize CPU and GPU performance to prevent excessive heating and increase the battery life of smartphones. Following this, the company started rolling out software patches to smartphones affected by the GOS limitations essentially undoing the limitations imposed before.

Now, at the recent annual Samsung shareholders meeting, the company’s VC and CEO Jong-Hee Han has issued an official apology to Samsung users over the GOS controversy. The chief executive admitted Samsung did not appreciate customer concerns and said Samsung will “listen to customers more closely to prevent such an issue from happening again”.

The update has still not reached all regions but when it does, it’ll be interesting to see how the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, especially the Galaxy S22 Ultra‘s battery performance is impacted, which has previously been praised for offering extraordinary battery life.

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Boat Airdopes 411 ANC TWS earbuds with 17.5 hours battery, IPX4 rating listed on Flipkart

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Mar 18, 2022

boAt has listed a new pair of truly wireless earbuds on Flipkart named Airdopes 411 ANC. The earbuds will come in three different colors – Black Strom, Blue Thunder, and Grey Hurricane.

The highlight of these new truly wireless earbuds is that they come with active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 25dB and an ambient mode feature that will allow the user to be aware of their surroundings.

The Airdopes 411 ANC also features a dual-microphone system, one on each bud for calls and there is ENx technology for a smooth calling experience with clear audio. They come with Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connection and a 10-meter wireless range.

The earbuds are powered by 10mm drivers which allow for an immersive audio experience. For controls, the Airdopes 411 ANC has touch and gestures controls where the user can control volume using touch controls. A tap on either bud to change the volume. These are in-ear style earbuds with interchangeable tips options.

When it comes to battery life the Airdopes 411 ANC offers up to 17.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. When Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is turned on, the earbuds offer 4.5 hours playback and up to 5.5 hours when ANC is turned off. The case will extend the total playback time to 17.5 hours. A quick 10-minute charge gives 1 hour of playback. There is also a Type-C port for charging.

Additional features include, the Instant Wake n Pair (IWP) feature to seamlessly connect your device to the TWS. The earbuds also have Google Assistant & Siri support and an IPX4 water resistance rating.

The Airdopes 411 ANC is currently priced at 4,990 according to the Flipkart listing and it is speculated that the price may fall down once the TWS is launched.

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Russia & Ukraine are deploying DJI drones for combat duties

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Mar 18, 2022

Drone maker DJI has been put on the spot concerning the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Both Moscow and Kyiv have deployed substantial numbers of DJI drones in the battle. Although DJI insists that its drones are not for military purposes, they have become a critical fulcrum in the ongoing conflict and even the US Army is also using DJI drones in some ways.

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhalio Fedorov has formally requested from Chinese drone maker, DJI to cut off support to the Kremlin war machine. Specifically, the deputy PM says that Russia was using DJI products to navigate their missiles that had continued to target civilians including women and children. Fedorov raised concerns about DJI’s AeroScope, which is a drone detection tool and Russia is using it to detect Ukraine’s DJI drones from up to 30 miles away.

While the United States and Europe are united against the Russian aggression which has led to a raft of sanctions, Chinese companies like DJI may be walking a tight rope in the conflict. While China has remained non-committal on the crisis, its companies may face a backlash for not doing enough to ensure the war is brought to an end. The deputy PM’s letter to DJI’s CEO Frank Wang calls for DJI to cut off drones in Ukraine that were not purchased or registered in the country. This will help to restrict Russian incursion into Ukraine via DJI drones. Furthermore, Ukraine is requesting that DJI provide additional information on all DJI unmanned aircraft in the country.

There is also some suspicion, though unverified, that DJI may have already taken some actions that prevent Ukrainians from using its drones, amidst reports of technical issues in the country. Even though DJI insists its products are not manufactured for military purposes, they are increasingly being put into such use as exemplified by the current war. The company may need to do more to assure stakeholders that it has not become a tool for aggression and perpetration of war crimes inside Ukraine.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G variants and colors for the Indian market revealed

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Mar 18, 2022

A day back, Samsung took wraps off the Galaxy A53 5G at the A-series event in the global market. The India launch of the device is yet to happen. Recent news revealed that the phone may launch in India in a couple of days confirming its India availability. Now, the tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the variants and color options that will come to the Indian region.

The tipster reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will debut in two configurations – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone will be available in four color variants – White, Black, Blue, and Orange.

In addition to this, the pricing of the phone was tipped yesterday. The Galaxy A53 5G will debut in the country between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000.

The Indian model of the Galaxy A53 5G is expected to have the same specs as the global model. The smartphone has a 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a 407 PPI pixel density, 800 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The device has a 64MP OIS + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP depth + 5MP macro quad-camera array at the rear. It sports a 32MP selfie shooter at the front. The smartphone is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and has 25W fast charging support via – the charging adapter – sold separately. It runs on Android 11 OS and has the OneUI 4.1 on top of it.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Fit app is now known as Zepp Life on the Play Store

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Mar 18, 2022

The Mi Fit application which provides useful support for Xiaomi’s ecosystem of smart bands and smartwatches is now called the Zepp Life app. This is as a result of the name change that was done by Xiaomi of all products with the Mi pseudonym to transit to another name.

The Zepp pseudonym itself is coming from Amazfit which has now changed its name to Zepp. It is an arm of the Xiaomi brand, specifically the Huami sub-brand. The Amazfit lineup of smartwatches and smart bands were sold as Xiaomi Amazfit, pointing to their Xiaomi origin.

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The Mi Fit application which supports the smartwatches and smart bands under the Mi banner will now bear the Zepp Life title while still providing app support for the Mi products already in circulation. The app interface remains the same, while the app name and logo are the main things that have changed in the app. The Mi Fit app will change to the Zepp Life app after a single update. The latest Mi Fit application is version 5.6.0 and this will be upgraded to Zepp Life version 6.0.0. The changes are bound to be gradual until the full transition is achieved – albeit after a few more updates. The next Mi Band 7 series is expected to run the Zepp OS which is compatible with the app.

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LG Tone Free FP9, FP5 & FP3 TWS earbuds with ANC launched in India

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Mar 18, 2022

South Korean tech powerhouse LG has unveiled its latest set of Tone Free FP lineup of earbuds in India. The launched models include the FP3, FP5, and FP9 TWS earbuds. This is coming on the heels of the release last year of the LG FN6 and FN7 earbuds in India.

The LG Tone Free earbuds come with some impressive features including ANC that guarantees a rewarding audio experience. The FP5 and FP9 offer 3D and Meridian-tuned sound. The 3D Sound Stage expands the sound via spatial up-mixing to deliver more life-like audio. Connectivity for each of the earbuds is accomplished via Bluetooth 5.2 and they come with larger and more effective drivers and diaphragms to deliver a great bass output.

The earbuds have tapped from cutting-edge ergonomics technology and they can be used for extended periods with minimal ill effects. The Arc Design has meant that the earbuds’ stem is 4.4mm shorter than that of previous models and this has created the perfect balance and fit for an active lifestyle. The models have an IPX4 rating, three microphones in each earbud. Hygiene is enhanced when using the LG Tone Free earbuds via the UVnano charging case that keeps the ear tips clean and reduces bacteria in the device.

You can achieve seamless pairing with input devices within a second and in addition, for the FP9, the Plug & Wireless feature enables the charging case to function as a wireless dongle. Whether it is a smartphone, a gaming device, a PC, or any other compatible device, users are guaranteed low-latency and high-quality sound.

As per pricing, the LG Tone TFP5 is priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$263) but it is sold at a hugely discounted price of Re. 10,990 (~$144) via Amazon India. Similarly, the FP 9 is priced at Rs. 18,990 (~$250) from Amazon India. Both models are already available in the subcontinent while the LG Tone TFP3 will be priced at Rs. 13,990 (~$184) when it enters the market later.

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New iPhone 14 Pro renders in Gold emerge online

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 18, 2022

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 lineup is in talks lately. This time around, the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to bring the dual-punch-hole design and improved internals. A few days back, we saw the CAD renders of the Pro model that gave us an idea about its front and rear design. Now, folks at Pigtou have shared the concept renders of the smartphone.

The renders show all the profiles of the smartphone. The iPhone 14 Pro has a rumored dual-punch-hole design with thin bezels on all sides. It has the same iPhone 13-like camera module at the back sporting multiple lenses. It also has the Apple logo positioned at the center.

Moving to the sides, the device has a volume rocker, alert slider, and the SIM-card tray on the left spine, while having the power button on the right side. At the bottom, the smartphone has a speaker grille, lightning port, and a microphone.

Apart from this, some of the specs of the iPhone 14 Pro were tipped earlier. A leak revealed that the smartphone could with a 48MP main primary camera. Furthermore, it is said to have 8GB of RAM. The device may also come with the rumored advanced satellite features. However, there are very slim chances of it.

If we speak of the entire lineup, the iPhone 14 series is expected to have the two vanilla iPhone 14s and two Pro models. As per an Apple analyst, only the Pro models will have the dual-punch-hole display, while the vanilla variants will have the notch panel.

Regarding the launch, we should see Apple hold the launch event for the iPhone 14 lineup sometime in September or October this year.

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Samsung introduces new Onyx color for Galaxy Buds 2 and Buds Live

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Mar 18, 2022

Yesterday at the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event, Samsung introduced the Galaxy A53, the Galaxy A33, and the Galaxy A73 mid-range smartphones. The brand also announced that their Galaxy Buds2 and the Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones will now come in a new Onyx color variant.

The Galaxy Buds2 and the Galaxy Buds Live were released back in August 2021 and August 2020 respectively. Since then, the devices have received price cuts and they now retail somewhere around €129 and €100 respectively.

Samsung is also giving Galaxy Buds Live free to customers who pre-order the Galaxy A53 5G smartphone, however, the validity of this offer differs from region to region. For those curious about what the Galaxy Buds Live has to offer, we have listed its specs and features down below.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live specs and features

Released back in August 2020, the Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphone was the brand’s first earbuds to come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) functionality. The buds themselves are bean-shaped and does not protrude out of the ears. They also come with detachable wingtips for a better fit.

Both the buds feature 12mm drivers tuned by AKG, 3 microphones (1 in the inside and two on the outside), and a bass duct. Despite their tiny footprint, the company claims 6 hours on a single charge (60mAh per bud) and 21 hours with the charging case (472mAh) which charges via USB Type-C and Qi wireless charger.

The buds weigh 5.6g each while the charging case (empty) weighs 42.2g. As far as size is concerned, both of them measure 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5mm and 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm in dimension respectively.

Further, they connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0 and support AAC, SBC, and scalable codec. They also include a touch panel for controls and accelerometer, hall sensor as well as a proximity sensor for wear detection.

They are compatible with almost all smartphones, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and similar multimedia devices. For protection, they are only IPX2-certified for dust and water resistance.

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Oppo K10 specs leaked: 90Hz display, Snapdragon 680 SoC, and fast charging

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 18, 2022

Oppo K10 is set for a release on March 23 in the Indian market. So far we’ve learned the rumored pricing of the smartphone, but some of its specs were unknown. Now, 91Mobiles has shared the specs sheet of the smartphone ahead of its launch.

Oppo K10 India Specifications

The Oppo K10 will come with a 6.5-inch LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is touted to come with a triple camera system at the rear sporting a 50MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The rear lenses will be housed in the oversized camera module, as seen in the promo images. It is said to have a 16MP shooter at the front for selfies.

The smartphone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage will be expandible with the help of the microSD card slot. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The device will boot on Android 11 OS based on ColorOS 11.1. As for security, the phone will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

It will have a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a speaker grille, and a microphone at the bottom. The phone will have a volume rocker and a SIM tray on the left. The aforementioned fingerprint scanner will also double up as a power button.

Apart from the specs, the smartphone is tipped to come under Rs. 20,000(~$263) in the country. It will be sold via the Flipkart India website.

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Samsung’s The Freestyle portable projector can now be pre-ordered in India for Rs. 2,000 ($27)

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Mar 18, 2022

There are loads of handy and compact mobile projectors offering several features and functionalities. Samsung’s latest portable smart projector, The Freestyle is now available to be pre-reserved from March 18 till March 28. Samsung India is offering the projector for Rs. 2,000 (~$27) with a slight further discount also available upon receiving the product.

The Freestyle portable projector was showcased by Samsung during CES 2022. Its 180-degree design offers some degree of versatility for the projector. It is lightweight, with a weight of about 0.8kg, and offers the full complement of the big screen size, autofocus, and it is capable of delivering high-quality images, even images with angular orientation.

The Freestyle projector has Samsung Smart TV capabilities and supports iOS and Android devices for mirroring, casting, and smart connectivity. The projector is bound to deliver an all-round immersive experience when using it. It also has built-in Bixby and Alexa Voice Assistant, as well as eARC support. The Freestyle portable projector has IPV6 rating for water resistance.

As the buildup in demand for Samsung’s The Freestyle projector in India is projected to increase, we could see more details about the product in the market in the coming days.

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Noise ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha with voice calling, Alexa voice assistant, 1.69-inch Display launched: Price, availability, specs

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Mar 18, 2022

The Indian wearable and audio product manufacturer Noise has launched a new smartwatch in their Colorfit range called the Noise ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha. The new smartwatch brings some additional features over the previously released Noise ColorFit 3 Pro and also comes with a higher price tag. So let’s take a look at what the new watch has to offer.

The ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha comes with a 1.69-inch touch screen display with 500 nits peak brightness and 240 x 280 pixels resolution. The wearable also has a voice calling feature which allows you to answer calls, store contacts, and also make calls from recent history. The watch also comes with built-in storage to store up to 80 songs that you can play by connecting with your TWS earphones or even directly through the smartwatch. Further, the smartwatch is also 5ATM water-resistant and comes with support for up to 100 sports modes.

The device is also a health and fitness tracker and offers features like a 24×7 heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, stress monitor, sleep tracking, female health tracker, and temperature sensor. The ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha has Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant built into it which enables convenient features like setting reminders, weather updates, and more.

Noise claims that the ColorFit Pro Alpha can last up to 7 days on a single charge and is capable of charging to 100% in just 30 minutes. The smartwatch is compatible with both Apple and Android devices. It comes in four color options and features easily detachable straps that can be switched for any third-party strap. Other than that, the smartwatch offers all the generic functionalities like notification alerts for SMS, social media alerts, calendar alerts, music control, and incoming call notifications among others.

The smartwatch is listed on Flipkart and Amazon India. The Amazon India listing reveals that the smartwatch will go on sale starting March 25 at 12 Noon in India. The listing also reveals that the company has set an MRP of Rs 8,999 for the ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha, however, it will be sold at an early bird price of Rs 5,400 in the initial days.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Nothing, realme GT NEO3, and more

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Mar 18, 2022

Next week, there are going to be four smartphone launches. All of them are for newer devices. Two of them will be hosted by realme in different markets, one by OPPO, and the last one will be by Nothing. The most exciting of all is definitely the latter. Because for the first time in a while, we know nothing (no pun intended) about a tech product before its announcement.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these phones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. realme GT NEO3

Within a year, realme will be debuting the third-gen realme GT NEO series model on March 22 in China. Officially called the realme GT NEO3, the handset will be marketed as a ‘fashionable gaming smartphone’. The conference will kickstart at 2 PM CST and can be live-streamed on Weibo and other Chinese video platforms.

The phone will sport a race car-inspired rear design with a triangular camera module. Its front will be occupied by a centered punch-hole display. One of its main highlights will be support for 150W fast charging.

It is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP (wide, IMX766) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP front-facing camera, realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, and 4,5000mAh battery.

2. realme narzo 50A Prime

The realme narzo 50A Prime will be officially unveiled on March 22 in Indonesia. It will be announced alongside the realme narzo 50 and realme GT2 Pro in the country. The event will be live-streamed on the brand’s official YouTube channel from 2 PM WIB.

The handset will have a flat frame with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and its 50MP triple camera module will be similar to the recently launched realme-branded phones. It will flaunt a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a dewdrop notch and will be powered by a UNISOC T612 SoC.

The device will measure 8.1mm in thickness and house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Finally, it will boot realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11

3. OPPO K10

OPPO will take wraps off the OPPO K10 in India on March 23. The live stream for the event will begin at 12 PM IST. The handset will be sold via the brand’s official website and Flipkart from March 29.

The company has officially revealed some of its features. It will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, a 50MP triple camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and OPPO K Series Glow Design comprising of a dual-tone (matte, glossy) finish.

4. Nothing

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s consumer tech startup Nothing has scheduled a conference called ‘Nothing (event): The Truth’ for March 23. It will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel from 2 PM GMT.

The company is expected to announce its first smartphone at this event. The handset could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC.

Since this is all the information we have, it is probably the most anticipated tech event in a long time.

POCO X3 Pro receives Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India

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Mar 18, 2022

Following the MIUI 13 rollout for the Global variant of the POCO X3 Pro, the Indian variant is now getting the same as well. The update is based on Android 12 and is accompanied by the February 2022 security patch.

Sized 3.1GB, the update has been stated to increase system security along with optimizing some system apps and features, in the changelog.

System

‌Stable MIUI based on Android 12
Updated Android Security Patch to February 2022. Increased system security.

More features and improvements

‌New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
‌Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather
‌Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

Aside from the above, the MIUI 13 update for the POCO X3 Pro is fairly boring, with almost nothing new aside from new wallpapers. Some users have observed that the messed-up notification layout has also been finally fixed, but that’s about it.

Do note here that the update is currently only being rolled out to Mi Pilot Testers in India, according to Xiaomiui. If all’s found well with it, then expect a wider rollout within a couple of weeks. Alternatively, you can attempt a manual installation after downloading the ROM zip via this link, but that’s not recommended.

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Asus ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5s get stable Android 12 update

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Mar 18, 2022

Asus upgraded their Zenfone 8 and the Zenfonr 8 Flip to Android 12 back in December 2021 and has now finally released stable Android 12 based builds for their ROG Phone 5 and the ROG Phone 5s devices.

The announcement was made on the Asus ZenTalk community forum on March 15th, and the update carries version number 31.0810.1226.57 for the ROG Phone 5 and the ROG Phone 5s. Asus has provided a manual download link if you don’t get the update option automatically which the ROG Phone 5 users can explore following this link while the Rog Phone 5s users can visit the page by clicking on this link.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series Specifications

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 series come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The standard and Pro model max at 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, while the Ultimate version comes with a whopping 18GB RAM.

On the front, the phones in the lineup come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ Samsung Super AMOLED Display (E4) with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 24.3ms touch latency, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

As for the optics, the devices feature a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide unit, and a 5MP macro shooter. There is also a 24MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The devices run the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with both ZenUI and ROG UI on top. The phones are powered by a dual-3000mAh (6,000mAh) battery with support for 65W fast charging and Qualcomm Quick Charge 5.0.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition launch delayed due to strict Chinese COVID-19 policies

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Mar 18, 2022

A Dimensity 9000 version of the OPPO Find X5 Pro was scheduled to launch on March 18th as an alternative to the regular model powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. However, with a post on Weibo, OPPO now says that the launch has been postponed to April 1st in light of a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases in China.

“On the premise of strictly complying with local epidemic prevention and control policies and ensuring the health and safety of the company’s employees, we have adopted emergency plans to solve the problem,” says the post.

Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com subsequently updated its appointment dates to reflect on the changed plans, with the listing for the phone now showing an April 1st sale date.

Still, the launch postponement shouldn’t bar the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition from becoming the second phone to be powered by the flagship Dimensity 9000 chip, after the Redmi K50 Pro. The Redmi K50 series was launched successfully yesterday.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition will be sold in a sole 12GB+256GB variant at a price of 5,799 Yuan, which is around $911. This is cheaper compared to its Snapdragon counterpart, which sells for 5,999 Yuan (around $943) for the same config. Considering the Dimensity 9000 has been found to beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in most benchmark tests, it would not be unfair to say that the Dimensity Edition has slightly better value.

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OnePlus 10 Pro officially teased in India, launch imminent

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Mar 18, 2022

Earlier this month, OnePlus announced that it will be launching the OnePlus 10 Pro in India and other global markets by the end of March. Now, OnePlus India has released its first official teaser for the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Someth𝟙𝟘ng 𝕡𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣ful is coming❗️ pic.twitter.com/htoT6Ose9W

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 17, 2022

The teaser features an image of a device that looks similar to the OnePlus One, the company’s first smartphone. Other than that, it states “someth10ng powerful is coming” with “10” and “power” written in a different font indicating that it is most likely the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The device was previously tipped to launch between March 22 and 24 in India. And as it has already launched in China, we already know all of its specs and features.

OnePlus 10 Pro specs

The OnePlus 10 Pro features 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. The device will run Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 out of the box.

The OnePlus 10R has reportedly entered the private testing phase in India and will most likely launch sometime after the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14+, 16+ thin and light laptops launched with 12th Gen Intel chips

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Mar 18, 2022

After revealing that preorders for the ThinkBook 14+ and ThinkBook 16+ laptops will be starting this month, Lenovo has now officially launched both devices.

Equipped with Intel i5-12500H and i7-12700H processors, the laptops are built with portability in mind and are therefore fairly thin and light. The 12th Gen Intel chips are paired with the NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU on some of the variants.

The configuration along with pricing of the notebooks has been given below (via IT Home):

ThinkBook 14+

i5-12500H: starting price of 4,999 Yuan (around $785)
i7-12700H: starting price of 6,099 Yuan (around $958)
i5-12500H + RTX 2050: starting price of 6,299 Yuan (around $990)
i7-12700H + RTX 2050: starting price of 6,999 Yuan (around $1099)

ThinkBook 16+

i5-12500H: starting price of 4,999 Yuan (around $785)
i5-12500H + RTX 2050: starting price of 6,299 Yuan (around $990)
i7-12700H + RTX 2050: starting price of 6,999 Yuan (around $1099)

The ThinkBook 14+ is equipped with a 14-inch 16:10 screen with a 2.8K resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 100% sRGB color gamut. It uses an all-metal body, with a thickness of 15.9mm thick. Interfaces include Thunderbolt 4, full-featured USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 network port, microSD card reader, etc.

The ThinkBook 16+ is equipped with a 16-inch 16:10 screen with a 2.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 100% sRGB color gamut. It again uses an all-metal body with a thickness of 16.5mm. Interfaces include Thunderbolt 4, full-featured USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 network port, SD card reader, etc.

In terms of configuration, the i5-12500H featured in this series of notebooks comprises 4 large cores + 8 small cores, while the i7-12700H comprises 6 large cores + 8 small cores. These are assisted by LPDDR5 memory, and standard 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and ThinkBook 16+ thin and light notebooks will be up for sale starting March 28th in China and a global launch should follow soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE gets One UI 4 update with Android 12

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Mar 18, 2022

Samsung is now rolling out the One UI 4 update based on Android 12 to the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. The rollout is currently limited to the UK but should be expanded to more regions pretty soon.

Carrying firmware version T736BXXU1BVC2, the update includes the February security patch and improves device stability and security (via SamMobile). You can also expect all of the One UI 4 + Android 12 goodies on it like dynamic wallpaper-based theming, new animations, updated widgets, redesigned quick settings, and system apps improvements.

Also, according to Samsung’s documentation, the new security patch fixes more than 50 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities.

If you reside in the UK, you may have already received the update. But if you haven’t, then you can also check for it manually by heading over to Settings > Software update and then downloading and installing it.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE was released in June 2021 with One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11. It has since then hasn’t received any major update but today’s rollout changes that. The tablet comes with a 12.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1600 x 2560. Its Wi-Fi model is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip while the 5G model gets the Snapdragon 750G.

For photography, you get a single 8MP camera at the rear and a 5MP camera at the front. The battery is sized 10,090mAh with support for 45W fast charging.

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