Mysterious ZTE 8040N phone’s specifications, images emerge before launch

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Mar 17, 2022

An upcoming ZTE midrange phone with model number ZTE 8040N has been certified by the TENAA regulatory body of China. According to reliable tipster WHY LAB, this ZTE phone may debut as a Yaunhang series phone in China. To recall, the Chinese manufacturer had launched the ZTE Yuanhang 10 with Dimensity 700 chipset last year in April.

ZTE 8040N specifications

The ZTE 8040N smartphone measures 165.8 x 77.5 x 9.4mm and weighs 215 grams. It is a 5G-enabled device featuring a 6.67-inch LCD panel that produces an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The right side of the phone has a power button, which appears to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The front side of the phone is fitted with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone seems to be made up of polycarbonate. It features a rectangle-shaped camera module, which houses a 48-megapixel primary camera. The main snapper is accompanied by a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary lenses.

The ZTE 8040N is fueled by a massive 5,890mAh (rated value) battery, which indicates that its typical size could be 6,000mAh. The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it may carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

An unknown 2.4GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the ZTE 8040N. The handset is expected to arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices. Both models are expected to feature 8 GB of RAM. The listing further reveals that the device will arrive in two colors namely, Obsidian Black and Huansha Green. With TENAA certification under the tow, the device is expected to debut as early as this month in China.

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OPPO PGGM10 specifications, images revealed through TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 17, 2022

At the beginning of this month, an OPPO phone with model number PGGM10 was approved by China’s 3C certification platform. The listing revealed that the retail package of the device may include a 33W fast charger. Now, the same device has bagged certification from the TENAA (via) authority of China. It appears that the PGGM10 could be an upcoming A-series mid-range phone from the brand.

OPPO PGGM10 specifications

The OPPO PGGM10 is fitted with a 6.59-inch TFT panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. At present, it is unclear whether it will carry support fort a high refresh rate.

Under the hood, the PGGM10 has a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, which carries support for 5G connectivity. The device is likely to to come in 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants and 128 GB / 256 GB storage editions.

The OPPO PGGM10 is likely to come preloaded with Android 12 OS. The device is backed by a 4,880mAh battery (rated value) and is likely to carry support for 33W fast charging. The power button available on the right side of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint sensor, whereas its left side features volume up and down buttons.

The PGGM10 will be equipped with a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras. A 16-megapixel camera will be available on the front for video calls and selfies. The dimensions of the PGGM10 are 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm and it weighs around 195 grams. The handset is likely to arrive in silver and black colors in China.

The specifications and design of the OPPO PGGM10 are identical to the Snapdragon 695 powered Realme V25 5G, which debuted earlier this month in China. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the identity of the device.

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Alleged OnePlus Nord 3’s major specifications revealed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 17, 2022

Android Central reported that the OnePlus Nord 3 will be arriving with the Dimensity 8100 chipset and 150W fast charging support. Now, tipster Digital Chat Station has tipped the specs of the upcoming Dimensity 8100 powered OnePlus phone. It seems that he could be talking about the forthcoming Nord 3.

Alleged OnePlus Nord 3 specifications (rumored)

According to the Chinese tipster, the Dimensity 8100 powered OnePlus smartphone will be equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that will deliver a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. Probably, it will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Most OnePlus phones available in the market have a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner of the screen. However, the upcoming D8100 phone will have the punch-hole placed at the top-center position.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G cameras — OnePlus Nord 2 5G

The alleged Nord 3 will be equipped with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will be packed with a 4,500mAh battery. One of the major attractions of the device will be that it will carry support for 150W fast charging.

Coming to the optics, the purported Nord 3 will arrive with a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. The rear camera module will have a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It will be accompanied by an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel snapper.

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The leak further states that the device will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner and an X-axis linear motor. The device is likely to come preinstalled with the latest Android 12 OS.

The specifications of the alleged OnePlus Nord 3 suggests that it will be a rebadged version of the Realme GT Neo3, which is all set to launch on March 22 in China. It is speculated that the Nord 3 will be launching in India by May end or early June.

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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle with range up to 200km launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 17, 2022

In December 2021, Indian startup OBEN EV unveiled its first electric bike designed and developed by Bengaluru couple Dinkar and Madhumita Agarwal. The electric bike developed by the start-up has already garnered 16 patented innovations and has begun testing on select roads. The electric motorcycle christened Oben Rorr has now been launched for the Indian market.

Oben Rorr electric motorcycle promises to be a powerful machine as it packs a 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the drivechain is a 10 kW electric motor. The e-bike has a peak torque of 62 Nm and is capable of doing 0-40 km/h in just 3 seconds. The e-bike has a top speed of 100km/h but that can be adjusted to fit into three riding modes – Eco, City, and Havoc.

One interesting feature which will make the Oben Rorr EV stand out among its peers is the maximum range it can go on a single charge – a staggering 200km! Tha is almost twice the range of most e-bikes with the same engine capacity. Even if you run out of battery power, the electric motorcycle can be fully charged in about 2 hours.

Aesthetically, the Oben Rorr is a marvel, sporting a rugged, yet sleek design that will sure turn heads when it cruises past them on the road. The e-bike is fitted with a circular all-LED headlamp with LED DRLs. The turn indicators and taillamp are also LED lamps. The bike’s instrument cluster is an all-digital affair.

In terms of pricing and availability, the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle will retail for Rs 99,999 (~$1,315) in Maharashtra. However, the price is slightly higher in six other cities where it will also go on sale. The Rorr is expected to start shipping in July, 2002.

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Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 confirmed to have RTX 2050 graphics card

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Jeet

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Mar 17, 2022

Xiaomi-backed Redmi is all set for a launch event today where the company will be announcing the Redmi K50 series smartphones. At the same event, the brand will also launch the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop.

Ahead of the official launch of the new laptop today in China, the device has appeared on the benchmarking platform Geekbench which has confirmed that the laptop will come packed with NVIDIA RTX 2050 graphics processor.

The Geekbench listing of the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop also reveals that the device will be powered by the Intel Core i7-12650H processor and 16GB of RAM.

The NVIDIA RTX 2050 uses a 2048 CUDA core and packs 4GB 64-bit GDDR6 memory and consumes 45W power. The 3DMark Fire Strike score of the RTX 2050 graphics card has reportedly exceeded the GTX 1650 mobile graphics card by 23%.

The Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 will be offered in two models — one with Intel Core i5-12450H processor and another with Intel Core i7-12650H processor. They will feature a 3.2K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering high brightness and high color accuracy.

Along with the 15-inch display model, the company is also expected to launch a 14-inch model of the Redmi Book Pro 2022 which could come packed with the same internals but either NVIDIA MX 550 or MX 570 graphics card.

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera with laptop-grade chip, 12MP AI cam launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 17, 2022

Microsoft has just unveiled its Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera which boasts of some highly impressive features and capabilities. The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is not just an everyday webcam and it does not come cheap – it is priced at $800. Microsoft says the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is meant to be the best professional-grade AI-powered camera in the market.

The Surface Hub 2 is a 12MP camera with up to 136 degrees field view. It is capable of focusing both new and far objects up to 8 meters. Interestingly, the camera can focus on multiple areas at the same time and can automatically identify a speaker in a room. The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera offers up to 1 teraflop of computing power and uses the same processor as the one in the Surface Pro 6.

The AI-rich Surface Hub 2 can compensate for the tilt, wide-angle corrections, and distortions. It can also detect users in different postures, lighting conditions, and room types. The Surface Hub 2 is meant for capturing activity in a conference room with multiple persons present, unlike the common webcam that picks mainly a single person. It is meant to focus on a group of persons in a room with the same high-quality focus.

The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera has already gone on sale at $799.99 until May 31 when it will be bundled with the 85-inch Surface Hub 2S. The Surface Hub 2S comes with extended Microsoft features like Windows 11, Teams, Microsoft 365, and others. There are other features that Microsoft is working to incorporate like virtually presenting a PowerPoint.

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OnePlus Nord 2T camera specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 17, 2022

Earlier this week, 91mobiles revealed the first render of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T. It revealed that the smartphone will sport a black-colored rear with a sandstone finish. Now, the publication has teamed up with tipster Yogesh Brar to leak the camera specs of the Nord 2T.

As can be seen in the new image shared by the publication, its camera module has two camera rings. The top camera ring will house an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture. The second camera ring has an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens with an f/2.25 aperture and a 2-megapixel GalaxyCore monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies, the device will have a front camera with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor that will be able to take them.

OnePlus Nord 2T specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Nord 2T will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.It comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS and OxygenOS 12 UI.

The Dimensity 1300 chipset will power the OnePlus Nord 2T. It will be accompanied by up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It likely to house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC charging.

The Nord 2T will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device is likely to launch between April and May in India. It is likely to be priced between Rs 30,000 (~$394) and Rs 40,000 (~$525) in the country. Rumors have it that OnePlus may discontinue the OnePlus Nord 2 before or after the arrival of the Nord 2T.

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Hauwei 5G phone case that enables 5G connectivity on 4G devices leaks

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

A Weibo tipster has revealed that Huawei could launch a 5G phone case that will enable 4G devices to transit to 5G connectivity. Currently, Huawei devices do not support 5G connectivity due to chip restrictions. The new technology could prove very important although the optics and performance capability of the system has not been established.

A chipset that supports 5G will trump the use of a 5G phone case inside a 4G-enabled device, but this could provide better performance than 4G. There is no official confirmation yet from Huawei on the rumored 5G phone cover and we do not have any release details yet. The Weibo tipster also stated that the rumored 5G phone case will indeed be less efficient than an integrated 5G chipset.

An image of the rumored Huawei 5G phone case was also shared by the tipster. It shows a large camera cutout that bears a striking semblance with the P50 series, The case also has a base gradient finishing on its rear side. The phone case, as per the render, has network bands on all sides meaning that it could indeed perform better than a regular P50 case for example.

Huawei continues to pursue ways of overcoming the debilitating sanction regime that has significantly downgraded its strides previously as a 5G leader. It had garnered loads of patents and even projected making inroads into 6G technology before sanctions rolled in.

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1More ComfoBuds Mini launched as the world’s smallest ANC TWS earbuds

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

The ComfoBuds Mini is the newest addition to the 1More ComfoBuds series and the company is hyping the device in some respects. The 1More ComfoBuds Mini is said to be the world’s smallest TWS earbuds that have active noise canceling technology. In the words of 1More, the name of the device does not stop it from being mighty.

The 1More ComfoBuds Mini boasts up to 24 hours battery life and IPX5 ingress rating as per its water-resistance credentials. The device is just another impressive addition to 1More’s growing list of innovative and cutting-edge devices. 1More is also credited with the first-ever THX-certified TWS earbuds. The 1More brand continues to churn out impressive and high-quality audio products.

The 1More ComfoBuds Mini is 17mm by 13mm which is as small as it can get. 1More says that the new ComfoBuds Mini is as small as a small glass marble. Each of the ComfoBuds Mini buds weighs 3.7g and offers great comfort with its ergonomic design that allows long-haul use. As stated by 1More, the ComfoBuds Mini provides a fatigue-free listening experience both in the day and at night. Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity ensures high-quality and seamless pairing with compatible devices.

The ComfoBuds Mini is available for around $100 in the US and United Kingdom via Amazon and the 1More web store. A discount of about $15 is also on offer till April 15 using the code ComfoMini15. There are no indications at this time whether other markets will catch a glimpse of the ComfoBuds Mini subsequently.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite moniker confirmed by IMEI Database listing

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi 12 series which consists of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. While the 12X is a relatively new entrant, Xiaomi may have got yet another model in the works. A new listing on the IMEI Database indicates that the Xiaomi 12 Lite could well be in the mix as well.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite may well be one of the proposed addition to the Xiaomi 12 series. There could be a few others that may be part of the series. The Xiaomi 12 Lite may be a pretty affordable smartphone and the cheapest in the series. From the IMEI database, we know that the new Xiaomi 12 Lite has model number 2203129G and is codenamed taoyao or L9.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will likely come with some of the basic features of the series, but some key components may be scaled down to take care of the lower pricing for the model. As per the specs, it has a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel and a 120Hz display refresh rate. It has a fingerprint reader powered by Goodix, while the Snapdragon 778G+ chip is present. The main camera setup consists of three cameras including a 64MP primary sensor, ultra-wide angle, and macro lenses. These lenses however lack an optical image stabilizer. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to run on Android 12 OS.

There are no indications of the pricing or scheduled release date of the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Xiaomi only confirmed that the 12 Lite won’t be launched in China but hasn’t said anything about a global launch. We hope to get more details in the coming days.

Potential OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite with 33W fast charging spotted on FCC database

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Last week, early renders of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite surfaced online, and now, a OnePlus device with the model number GN2200 has been spotted on FCC and other certification websites which could indeed be the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite.

According to a MySmartPrice report, a mysterious OnePlus device with the model number “GN2200” has recently visited the FCC database revealing that it is capable of 5G connectivity and supports dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

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It also made an appearance on the UL (Demko) certification website revealing its 33W (SUPERVOOC) fast charging capability. It is also confirmed to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, and the TUV Rheinland certification reveals that it has a 4500mAh battery. Lastly, it was spotted on the camerafv5 database revealing many camera-related specifications including a 64MP main camera.

So far, the rumors state that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will likely come with a 6.59-inch FHD ‘fluid’ display, which means that it will support a refresh rate higher than 60Hz. The panel type could, however, be an LCD instead of an AMOLED.

The device is also said to come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC with support for 5G connectivity and will run Android 12 out of the box. The phone will house a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

For photography, the Nord CE 2 Lite will have a triple camera setup at the rear, comprised of a 64MP OmniVision primary camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie shooter upfront will be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

The specs revealed by the OnePlus GN2200 listings are all in line with the rumored specs of the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite except for the battery capacity. Nevertheless, it is highly likely that the GN2200 is indeed the OnePlus Nord CE 2, and its receiving multiple certifications means that the device will debut soon.

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Huawei MatePad 2022, MatePad Yuedong & MatePad Paper e-ink tablet launched in China

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

At MWC 2022, Huawei introduced the Huawei MatePad 2022 and the MatePad Paper e-ink tablet on the global stage. And today, the company has debuted these devices in China.

Huawei MatePad 2022

The company has released two versions of the MatePad in China. First is the MatePad with the HiSilicon Kirin 710A chip and the other variant is called the MatePad Yuedong version, which comes equipped with the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

The Huawei MatePad 2022 sports a 10.4-inch IPS FullView touchscreen display with a resolution of 2000×120 pixels, 16.7 million colors, and 470nits brightness. The MatePad 2022 features a multi-window mode, as well as the Huawei Share multi-screen collaboration. It is also TuV Rheinland certified.

The processor is paired with 6GB RAM while the device comes with 64GB and 128GB storage options with support for expansion up to 512GB. The device runs HarmonyOS 2 out of the box which has a comprehensive improvement in system fluency compared with EMUI.

For the photography, the MatePad features a 13MP main camera at the rear with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus. The slate also comes with an 8MP selfie camera.

The tablet has a 7250mAh battery on board with support for 22.5W fast charging. There are multiple sensors present on the device like ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, and more. The sound system is also tweaked by Harman Kardon.

Huawei MatePad Paper e-ink tablet

Huawei also launched the MatePad Paper e-ink tablet which was ranked as one of the “Best of Mobile World Congress 2022.” This product from Huawei is quite unique as it doubles as both an e-book reader and a tablet.

The Huawei MatePad Paper packs a 10.3-inch grayscale display screen with a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels and 227 PPI pixel density. The e-ink display comes with added features such as an anti-glare and reflective screen that aids low-light use. It has moderate bezzles on three sides while the left edge is slightly wider to give it the appearance of an open book. The device features a screen-to-body ratio of 86.3%.

Under the hood, the MatePad Paper houses a Kirin 820E SoC up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The e-ink tablet boots HarmonyOS 2 bringing features such as the ability to easily establish a connection between the tablet and Huawei’s laptops, PCs, tablets, and phones.

Giving this tablet the feel of an actual notepad is the second generation M-Pencil which comes bundled with the machine. The screen is well responsive to the stylus as Huawei tweaked the sensitivity of the textured screen. The M-Pencil features 4096 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity and low latency of 26ms making tasks like taking notes, annotating, edit books and other documents fluid and natural.

The tablet comes with WiFi 6+, a fingerprint sensor embedded under the power button, and Bluetooth 5.2 support and crams a 3625mAh battery that can deliver up to 28 days of battery life on standby. It also comes with 22.5W fast charging which Huawei claims can deliver up to 6 days reading with just a 1.5-hour charge. It supports reverse charging.

Huawei MatePad, MatePad Paper e-ink tablet pricing (China)

Huawei MatePad pricing:

6GB+64GB WiFi only- 1699 yuan ($267)
6GB+128GB WiFi only- 1899 yuan($299)

Huawei MatePad Yuedong Edition pricing:

6GB+64GB WiFi only- 2199 yuan ($346)
6GB+128GB WiFi only- 2399 yuan ($378)
6GB+128GB LTE version- 2699 yuan ($425)

Huawei MatePad Paper e-ink tablet pricing

4GB+64GB- 2999 yuan ($472)
6GB+128GB- 3699 yuan ($583)

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Thieves remove wheels & aero caps from 11 Teslas parked at a Delivery Center in Germany

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Tesla‘s charging stations have in recent times become easy targets for vandals who place a premium on the charging cables. A report out of the UK shows that EV charging cable theft was rapidly replacing catalytic converter thefts from ICE vehicles. It was recently reported in China that Tesla charging stations are being vandalized and the cables sold for cash. Apparently, a group of criminals in Germany decided to take things a notch higher as they busted a Tesla delivery center in Weiterstadt, making away with the wheels and aero caps in 11 different Tesla models comprising the Model 3 and Model Y that are waiting to be delivered to their owners.

This obviously is a new form of theft as it is the first such incident we are getting despite Tesla having several delivery hubs located in different cities across Europe.

A report by the local police states that the robbery looks to have taken place sometime between 6:00pm on Friday, March 11, and 9:00am on Saturday March 12, obviously taking advantage of the cover of darkness. The criminals succeeded in removing the complete set of wheels on a combination of 11 Model 3 and Model Y EVs, leaving the cars suspended on cinder blocks. It is likely this may have caused some damages to the undercarriage and battery packs of the models.

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Apart from making away with the wheels, the vandals also stole the aero caps from another five Teslas. The criminals also deliberately smashed the glass roof on one of the vehicles but it was stated if it is a Model 3 or Model Y.

Investigations are already ongoing and the police are encouraging locals who may have witnessed the crime to come forward. It is unclear if there were security personnel manning the hub as of the time of the robbery. We expect more details to emerge in no distant time.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds & Sound Joy portable speaker launched in China

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

At the spring conference today, Huawei launched the new FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds and the Sound Joy portable speakers in the Chinese market. So let’s take a look at all their specs and features.

FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds

The FreeBuds 4E is a half-in-ear style earbud from Huawei which features the companies’ active noise cancellation 2.0 technology. The earbuds use a 14.3mm driver to provide up to 40KHz high-resolution sound quality and come equipped with a HarmonyOS operating system.

For connectivity, the FreeBuds 4E uses Bluetooth 5.2 and is capable of simultaneously connecting with two devices. It also offers a low latency mode of 90ms for gaming and comes with touch controls and gesture controls.

The Freebuds 4E features a 30mAh battery per earbud and a 410mAh battery in the charging case. The TWS earbuds are capable of 2.5 hours of music playback with ANC enabled and 4 hours of playback with ANC turned off on a single charge. The playtime can be further increased to 14 hours with active noise cancellation and 22 hours without it using the charging case.

The earbuds come certified with IP67 dust and water-resistant rating and weigh 4.1 grams individually and 42.1 grams with the charging case.

Huawei Sound Joy portable speaker

First unveiled at MWC 2022, the Huawei Sound Joy portable speaker was launched today for Chinese customers.

The wireless speaker is co-engineered with the French audio technology company Devialet and brings a compact cylindrical body that is pretty portable. The Sound Joy comprises 4 speaker units, with a 20W full-range speaker, a 10W tweeter, and two passive radiators. This speaker setup is capable of firing 79 dBA @ 2 m audio.

The speaker supports Bluetooth 5.2 and codecs such as AAC and SBC. It has IP67 certification for protection against dust and a safe immersion under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

The Sound Joy’s large 8800mAh battery promises a playback time of 26 hours. It can be charged at super-fast 40W and can offer a whole hour of playback at just 10 minutes of charge.

The Huawei Sound Joy also comes with pretty useful and intuitive functionalities like shake to pair, touch to phone to instantly transfer a track, and proximity-based auto-discovery. It has a dedicated voice assistant key to activate your phone’s smart voice assistant for memos, reminders, information inquiries, and more.

FreeBuds 4E & Sound Joy portable speaker pricing

Huawei has put a price tag of 699 yuan ($110) on the FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds and has made it available in Silver Frost and Ceramic White color options.

The Sound Joy portable speaker costs 999 yuan ($157) and comes in Obsidian Black and Spruce Green colors.

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Huawei P50 Pro & Watch 3 get new luxury color options

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Earlier today, Huawei held their 2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Conference. At the conference, the brand revealed some new colors for the Huawei P50 Pro and the Huawei Watch 3.

Starting with the P50 Pro, the company has revealed three new colors for the flagship device namely Yunjin White, Danxia Orange, and Galaxy Blue. Together with the previous color variants, this makes a total of nine color options in which customers can purchase the Huawei P50 Pro.

The Yunjin White, Danxia Orange color options feature a smooth leather back panel and a nano-glass-ceramic screen which the company claims to increase the drop resistance of the smartphone by 5 times. The Galaxy Blue model gets an anti-fingerprint gelling process to make it harder to stain.

Currently, the new colors have only been released for the Chinese market where the Huawei P50 Pro Galaxy Blue 8GB+128GB version is priced at 5488 yuan ($864), while the 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB versions are priced at 5988 yuan ($943), and 6988 yuan ($1,110) respectively. The Yunjin White and Danxia Orange are available in 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB configuration and are priced at 6488 yuan ($1,021) and 7488 yuan ($1,179) respectively.

Huawei has also released a new color variant for their popular wearable, the Huawei Watch 3. The device is now available in the beautiful Galaxy Blue color shade. The new color option will be available in China for 2199 yuan ($346).

For those unaware, the Huawei Watch 3 is a top-of-the-line smartwatch from the Chinese tech giant featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels, a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a maximum brightness of 1000nit. The watch also features a stainless steel body and a 3D large-curvature mirror design.

The 5ATM water-resistant smartwatch is powered by a Hi6262 chipset and boots Harmony OS2 out of the box. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and supports e-SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS.

It has a 450mAh battery which enables it to run for 3 days on the Smart Mode and 14 days on the ultra-long battery life mode.

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Fire-Boltt Call smartwatch officially launched in India for Rs. 4499 (~$59)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Indian accessories maker Fire-Boltt earlier this month announced a new smartwatch for the Indian market dubbed Fire-Boltt Call smartwatch. The wearable device has now been officially launched in India bearing a decent price tag of Rs. 4499 (~$59). The watch will go on sale from March 21st via Amazon.in. The watch comes in five cool colors – black, red, beige, blue, and grey white colours.

The Fire-Boltt Call features a square-shaped 1.7-inch HD display surrounded by a metal frame. The watch comes with a honeycomb interface which makes for easy operatability. The watch also comes with interchangeable straps.

The smartwatch comes with calling features via Bluetooth and equally has a dial pad with features such as access to recent calls, ability to sync your phone’s contact and ability to make and receive calls directly from the smartwatch. The watch has a built-in speaker and microphone. As a result of the built-in speaker, users can play music directly from the smartwatch.

The Fire-Boltt Call comes with 8 sports modes which are basketball, badminton, cycling, jogging and others. It also brings along several watchfaces which can be accessed from the cloud.

In terms of the fitness features, the Fire-Boltt Call comes with SpO2 monitor, 24-hour heart rate monitor, sleep and fitness tracking, calorie tracker, distance tracker, gesture control, pedometer, sedentary reminder, and sleep monitor. There is also weather forecast feature onboard as well as a remote-control for camera and alarm.

The Fire-Boltt Call crams a 270mAh battery which can power up to 24 hours of Bluetooth calling. If Bluetooth calling isn’t put to use, the watch can last up to 8 days on one single charge. The watch has an IP67 water and dust rating.

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Huawei P50E debuts with 90Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 778G

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 16, 2022

Huawei has officially launched the all-new Huawei P50E smartphone in the Chinese market. The device comes with Snapdragon 778G SoC and has the P50-standard design standard.

The Huawei P50E is priced at 4,088 yuan for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and 4,488 yuan for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.

The device comes in Obsidian Black, Cocoa Gold, Snow White, and Galaxy Blue colors variants. It will go on its first sale on March 24 in the region.

Huawei P50E Specifications

The Huawei P50E features a 6.5-inch punch-hole display with an FHD+(2700 x 1224 pixels) resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The OLED screen has a P3 wide color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, and a pixel density of 458 PPI.

The smartphone sports a 50MP primary lens at the rear with an f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and lastly a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The rear camera can shoot 720p slow-motion at up to 960fps. On the front, it has a 12MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of internal storage. The device has a microSD card slot with up to 256GB of storage expandability. It packs a 4,100mAh typical battery with 66W fast charging support. The phone has IP68 water and dust resistant rating. It comes with Bluetooth v5.2, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, and NFC support. It comes with HarmonyOS 2.

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Huawei Nova 9 SE Chinese price revealed, starts at 2199 yuan ($364)

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Last week, Huawei launched the Nova 9 SE, their latest and most affordable addition in the Nova 9 lineup. The handset comes powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC offering 4G LTE connectivity. Now, at the 2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Launch Conference, the company has revealed the price of the device.

Huawei Nova 9 SE pricing and availability

The Huawei Nova 9 SE 8GB+128GB is priced at 2199 yuan ($364), and the 8GB+256GB version is priced at 2399 yuan ($378). The device is offered in three colors namely Crystal Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.

Huawei Nova 9 SE specifications and features

The Huawei Nova 9 SE features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The screen produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

A 16-megapixel camera is available on the front of the Nova 9 SE. Its back panel has a 108-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone boots into EMUI 12. Like other Huawei phones, it lacks Google apps and services.

The Nova 9 SE is powered by the Snapdragon 680 and has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The device comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port are also present on the device. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Apple supplier Foxconn resumes production in China, as lockdown gets partially lifted

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2022

Foxconn, one of the the primary Apple supplier, has restarted the production from its manufacturing site in Shenzhen, China. The resumption of operations follows after the lockdown in the region was lifted partially.

The Taiwanese supplier told Reuters that it has currently restarted production and operations in a limited manner from its Shenzhen site. To reopen the facility, the company has met every government conditions, while also providing the staff a place to live and work, within a bubble of arrangements. In other words, the firm has set up a “closed loop management” system. A similar system was also adopted for the Winter Olympics that took place in Beijing.

In a statement, the Apple supplier stated that “Some operations have been able to restart and some production is being carried out. This process, which can only be done on campuses that include both employee housing and production facilities, adheres to strict industry guidelines and close loop management policies issued by the Shenzhen government.” At the moment, it is currently unknown which Apple products Foxconn builds from its two plants in Shenzhen.

Although, the company is known to be the largest assembler for iPhones. The firms added that factory shutdowns have caused delays in deliveries, meanwhile logistical difficulties have made it even hard to ship the products to customers across the globe. Apple had recently stated that the ongoing chip shortage 6 billion US Dollars in the last quarter of 2021 alone.

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Moto Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ SoC now starts at only ¥1,599 ($252)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2022

Lenovo-owned Motorola announced the Moto Edge S30 in December 2021. It went official as the world’s most affordable smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Three months after its announcement, the handset is now even cheaper, thanks to a price cut.

Motorola has reduced the price of the China-exclusive Moto Edge S30 by ¥200. This price cut is applicable to all the memory configurations. Hence, the device now starts at only ¥1,599 instead of ¥1,799 for the base 6GB + 128GB variant.

At the same time, the company has also introduced a new model with 12GB RAM and 512GB. This version of the phone is officially called Moto Edge S30 Champion Edition and it is priced at ¥2,599. For a limited time, it will be sold at a discounted price tag of ¥2,499.

With that being said, here’s the price of all the memory variants.

Motorola Edge S30 China Price March 2022

6GB + 128GB – ¥1,599 ($252)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,799 ($283)
8GB + 256GB – ¥1,999 ($315)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,199 ($346)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,599 ($409)

The older variants are already up for sale at new price tags. Whereas, the new 12GB + 512GB model will be available for pre-order starting March 17, followed by sale on March 28.

Talking about specifications, apart from a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, the Motorola Moto Edge comes with a 6.8-inch 144Hz FHD+ display (LCD), LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB 3.1 (Type-C), MYUI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh batttery, and 33W fast charging support.

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