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

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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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Redmi K50 Pro to come with self-developed imaging chip for improved photography

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Mar 16, 2022

The Redmi K50 Pro will come with Xiaomi’s self-developed imaging brain chip that integrates software and hardware capabilities to boost image processing speeds. Dubbed Imagiq 790, the image processor will boost clicks through the primary lens by 30%, ultra-wide by 31%, and through the 2x zoom lens by 58%.

Earlier, it was officially announced that the Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 version is equipped with a 100MP ultra-clear main camera with support for OIS (optical image stabilization). OIS helps reduce shakiness when capturing both photos and videos significantly.

In addition, Lu Weibing also said that users purchasing the Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 model can choose up to 512GB of internal storage.

The Redmi K50 flagship series has been officially announced to launch on March 17. It comprises three models, equipped with Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chips. There’s also the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 but it was already released last month.

The Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 uses a 2K straight screen by Samsung, which has received DisplayMate A+ certification. It has 526ppi density, supports DC dimming & ambient color temperature, and comes with Gorilla Victus protection.

The device is also equipped with Dolby Atmos-supporting stereo speakers, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, infrared remote control, and an X-axis haptics motor. It is also the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

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Chinese Loongson quad-core processor can now boot up a laptop in just 14 seconds

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Mar 16, 2022

Chinese state-owned consumer electronics company Tongfang has joined hands with chipmaker Loongson, UOS developer Tongxin, and CLP Technology to achieve a new leap in the performance of the Tongfang L860-T2 laptop, boosting the boot speed by nearly 100% to reduce boot time to just 14 seconds.

Company officials said that this is a breakthrough in the boot speed of China’s domestically developed notebooks, remarking that such computers have moved from “available” to “easy to use” (via My Drivers).

The Tongfang L860-T2 laptop is equipped with the Loongson 3A5000 quad-core processor and boots into the Linux-based UOS operating system atop the Kunlun BIOS architecture. It is equipped with a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1920*1280. The device is fairly thin and lightweight too, with a thickness of 18mm and a weight of 1.7kg.

The Loongson 3A5000 quad-core processor was released in July last year and is actually the first to adopt the independent instruction system LoongArch, which is compatible with MIPS, ARM, and x86 instruction sets. The processor represents a milestone for China in the field of chip design.

In terms of specs, the 3A5000’s four cores can achieve a maximum frequency of 2.5GHz, with each core adopting a 64-bit superscalar GS464V autonomous microstructure comprising 4x fixed-point units, 2x 256-bit vector arithmetic units, and 2x memory access units.

Rui Wang, SVP of Intel Corporation, in a report by Digitimes earlier said that “so far there have not been any local companies that are a substantial threat to Intel,” but that in 3-5 years, “it will become clear that local companies will emerge as strong rivals.”

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Global TWS earbuds shipment surge by 24%, reaching 300 million in 2021

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Mar 16, 2022

The global truly wireless earbud market has seen great growth last year. In 2021, the global market grew by 21 percent year on year in terms of sales, while it saw a 25 percent growth in terms of value.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, this growth rate was slightly lower than initial projections due to the impacts of Coronavirus. But despite these issues, the TWS earbuds market still managed to reach 300 million units in shipments. The surge was likely fueled by the advancement in TWS earbuds and their features. This includes features like ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and extended play time rising at an affordable price tag.

Furthermore, various brands also started raising their focus towards expanding their smart ecosystem, which also led to a rise in competition and sales in the market. Apple still managed to retain the lead the segment, with its AirPods and AirPods Pro that saw robust sales throughout the year. On the other hand, Samsung saw a sizeable rise of 33 percent year on year thanks to its Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2.

Senior Analyst Liz Lee, “The $50-$100 segment grew significantly YoY, as Xiaomi, which had focused on the sub-$50 segment, tried to expand its lineup to the $50-100 range. Further, the competition in the $50-$100 segment intensified, with smartphone OEMs like OPPO, OnePlus and realme pitted against emerging brands like Skullcandy, JLab and Nothing. All this competition resulted in new products offering good quality and more features at reasonable prices and pushing the market growth in 2021.”

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OPPO Reno4 Z 5G, OPPO A92s 5G join ColorOS 12 beta program

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Mar 16, 2022

Two more OPPO smartphones have joined the ColorOS 12 beta program. These handsets are OPPO Reno4 Z 5G and OPPO A92s 5G. Just like OPPO A53s 5G and OPPO A55 5G from yesterday, these two are also the same phones sold under different names.

The OPPO A92s 5G was the first to go official in China in April 2020. A few months later, the smartphone made its way to multiple international markets as OPPO Reno4 Z 5G. They debuted with ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 and were updated to Android 11-based ColorOS 11 last year.

Now, OPPO has announced the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for these phones. Users on the below-listed firmware versions are eligible to enroll in the program.

OPPO A92s 5G

Region: China
Required Firmware: C.08 or C.09

OPPO Reno4 Z 5G

Region: Thailand, Philippines
Required Firmware: C.52

In order to registers, interested users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software build via OTA. On the other hand, those who don’t get selected can try their luck in the next batch of recruitments if there are any.

As far as the stable release is concerned, it could happen in a month or two from now.

New OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 renders show colors and design

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Mar 16, 2022

OnePlus is tipped to launch the upcoming Bullets Wireless Z2 neckband-style earbuds this month in the Indian market. So far, we learned only a few details about the device and had no clue about its design. The tipster Ishan Agarwal has now shared some renders(via Pricebaba) revealing the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2’s design.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 will be a successor to the Bullets Wireless Z that launched 2 years back. The render shows that the neckband earbuds come with a similar design as the predecessor. But it comes in new colors – Blue and Black.

Although we have seen the Black in the Bullets Wireless Z, the Z2’s Black has a different combination of Red into it. We can see the Red tones on the Volume plus and minus button and also on the ear tips.

Furthermore, it has a microphone beside the volume rocker on one side. On the other side, there’s the Oneplus branding. The renders confirm that the earbuds can be magnetically attached when not in use. It seems to have the magnetic controls as seen in the Bullets Wireless Z.

Other than this, the earbuds were previously spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification revealing the Bluetooth v5.0 support. It is touted to be IP55-rated for dust and water resistance.

The Bullets Wireless Z2 will have 12.4mm dynamic drivers and are rumored to have up to 30 hours of battery life. It will come with fast charging support that will offer up to 20 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite gets Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India

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Mar 16, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has received the MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 in India. Along with the Android version bump, the update also carries the February 2022 security patch.

The firmware carries version number V13.0.1.0.SKQINXM and is sized exactly 3GB. In terms of new features, not much is to be expected with the update. Users have already reported that MIUI 13 gives a miss to most of the goodies that the Chinese version of the update comes with. The only new bits appear to be a collection of new wallpapers and some layout improvements to the notification panel.

Regardless, the complete changelog has been given below for your reference:

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

According to Xiaomiui, the update is currently limited to Mi Pilot Testers but if all is found to be well with it, it should soon be rolled out widely, likely within a couple of weeks. But if you can’t wait, then you can download the build manually through this link.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite was launched in March 2021 and booted into Android 11-based MIUI 12 out of the box. MIUI 13 marks its second MIUI upgrade and first Android version upgrade, and the phone should be eligible for at least another Android upgrade.

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realme Buds Air 3 teased to hold a world-first Rheinland noise-cancellation certificate

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Mar 16, 2022

realme is set to lift the curtains on a couple of new products with a launch scheduled for March 22. There’s the much-awaited realme GT NEO 3 smartphone, which will be joined by the realme Buds Air 3 TWS earbuds. Ahead of the big day, the brand announced some key features of the latter.

The realme Buds Air 3 have been declared as the company’s “first flagship noise-cancelling earbuds” and also the “world’s first Rheinland high-performance noise-cancellation certified earbuds.”

The same announcement post also showed off the unique design of the earbuds, showing them in a blue-colored double-stripe design that looks very similar to the realme GT NEO 3. Dark blue and white color options will be available too.

The realme Buds Air 3 adopt an in-ear design and support 42dB active noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos, and 30 hours of continuous playback on a full charge. A previous leak from Digital Chat Station had also revealed that the earbuds support customized listening, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual-device connection.

Overall, realme appears to be encouraging realme GT NEO 3 buyers to also grab the Buds Air 3 and is selling both products with very similar color options, so as to make them look like they belong to a set.

If you’re looking to purchase the earbuds, then you might also be interested in some of their real-life images leaked by MySmartPrice.

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Meizu mblu 10 finally up for sale 2 months post-announcement

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Mar 16, 2022

Back in January, mblu, the sub-brand of Meizu, unveiled an entry-level smartphone dubbed as mblu 10. The company did not reveal the availability of the handset at the launch event. Two months after its announcement, the phone is now finally up for sale in China.

The Meizu mblu 10 is now available for purchase in China on multiple eCommerce platforms like Meizu Mall, Tmall, Pinduoduo, Douyin Store. It retails for the following price tags.

Meizu mblu 10 Price

4GB + 64GB – ¥699 ($110)
4GB + 128GB – ¥799 ($126)
6GB + 128Gb – ¥899 ($142)

It can be availed in either Obsidian Black, New Night Black, Star White, or Distant Mountain Green color options. All the variants feature a plastic build.

Talking about specs, the Meizu mblu 10 is built around a 6.62-inch HD+ display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch. It is run by a UNISOC T310 SoC and boots Flyme 9 based on Android 11.

The device has a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the smartphone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A series account for nearly half of brand’s total sales

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Mar 16, 2022

A new report has revealed some interesting information regarding the overall sales of Samsung and its various mobile series. Apparently, the Galaxy A series is the most popular lineup and nearly account for half of all sales when compared every other series.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G hands-on Image — Galaxy A53 5G hands on Image | Source: YouTube / Đức Khánh Channel

The news arrives from a Counterpoint Research report. Looking at the chart, we can see that the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A series is its most popular lineup of handsets. In other words, the A series accounts for a majority of the company’s sales since other lineups like the flagship Galaxy S series, the mid level Galaxy M series, and other combined account for just 58 percent overall.

Back in 2021, the Galaxy A series was responsibly for nearly two thirds of Samsung smartphones being sold. Furthermore, the Galaxy A series also saw great success across the globe in diverse nations ranging from North America, Western and Eastern Europe, and even across the LATAM (Latin American) and MEA (Middle East Africa) regions as well. Now, the brand is also gearing up for two new models that will be launched within the A series.

This includes the Galaxy A53 5G and the A73 5G. The two upcoming smartphones will be placed within the upper mid range segment. However, the A73 5G in particular will even compete with some of the other affordable level flagship devices. Most of these are primary sold by Samsung’s Chinese rivals, like Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, and others.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G’s high-res renders leaked ahead of March 17 launch

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Mar 16, 2022

Samsung will officially launch the Galaxy A53 5G tomorrow i.e. on March 17 alongside other A-series phones like the A33 and A73 5G. Ahead of the launch, the Galaxy A73 has been subject to multiple leaks and certifications. Similarly, now the phone’s renders have emerged on the Internet.

The leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the Galaxy A53 5G’s renders. The device has four color variants – Black, White, Orange, and Blue. We get to see the back and front profiles of the phone.

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The device has a punch-hole display with thin bezels on all sides. It has a quad-camera system at the rear with the standard A-series-styled camera island. It had the first three sensors placed vertically one after another, and the third lens and the LED flash positioned beside it.

If we line these renders with the previous news. The punch-hole panel on the A53 5G is a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. It sports a 407 PPI pixel density and 800 nits of peak brightness. The screen has Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The smartphone will come powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Interestingly, it will come with 8GB of virtual RAM support as well. The was benchmarked on AnTuTu and it scored 373,500 points in the test.

The phone is expected to come with a 64MP OIS main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP depth lens, and a 5MP macro unit. The phone will have a 32MP selfie snapper.

It will pack a 5,000mAh battery and has a 25W fast charging support. It will come with an IP67 rating and have a USB-Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone will boot on Android 12 OS and have OneUI on top.

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Redmi Note 11 series launched in Indonesia, starts at Rp 2,499,000 ($175)

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Mar 16, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled the international Redmi Note 11 series at the end of January. Since then, the company has been bringing these smartphones to different markets across the globe. The latest country to receive them is Indonesia.

Yesterday (March 15), Xiaomi finally launched the Redmi Note 11 series in Indonesia. The firm has initially brought three models to the region, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

These are exactly the same phones that are sold in Europe and other global markets. Hence, they feature an identical set of features, including NFC for contactless payments.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Redmi Note 11 series will retail at the following price tags in Indonesia.

Redmi Note 11

4GB + 128GB – Rp 2,499,000 ($175)
6GB + 128GB – Rp 2,799,000 ($196)

Redmi Note 11 Pro

6GB + 128GB – Rp 3,499,000 ($245)
8GB + 128GB – Rp 3,799,000 ($266)

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

8GB + 128GB – Rp 4,199,000 ($294)

The Redmi Note 11 is already up for pre-order until March 21 with offers like a free pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite truly wireless earphones and a one-time free screen replacement on accidental damage.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G are scheduled to go on sale for the first time on March 30.

Interestingly, Xiaomi did not launch the Redmi Note 11S in Indonesia. Since its predecessor Redmi Note 10S was released last year, it could also make its debut later.

realme GT NEO 3 launch date is finally here!

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Mar 16, 2022

realme is gearing up to launch the successor to last year’s realme GT NEO 2 in its home market. Dubbed realme GT NEO 3, the device has been doing rounds for a while now and most of its specifications have already been leaked. Add to that its launch date too, which was revealed today by the company.

According to realme’s Weibo handle, the realme GT NEO 3 will be launched on March 22nd in China. The same post also shows the phone in an extremely attractive blue color with a dual-stripe design. This, realme says, has been inspired by Le Mans race cars and represents the “totem of performance and speed.” The realme GT series has always been performance-oriented, so it figures.

The two stripes pass through a rectangular camera module, which houses three lenses. According to leaked specifications, these three lenses are a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front side, the device will feature a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

This selfie camera will be positioned atop a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will also feature a fingerprint scanner underneath.

Under the hood, the realme GT NEO 3 is expected to pack the extremely-capable MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, which was recently found to achieve higher benchmark scores than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 rumored to support regular S Pen & stronger display

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Mar 16, 2022

A new leak has revealed some interesting information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Apparently, the next gen foldable phone will be arrive a stronger material for its display that will enable it to support regular S Pens.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Render Leak — Galaxy Z Fold4 Render Leak

According to Naver, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will arrive with a more durable version of Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), which could be marketed as the Super UTG. Furthermore, the South Korean tech giant is also planning on bringing support for regular S Pens that won’t damage the display panel, because of this change. For those unaware, the Galaxy Z Fold3 was not strong enough to properly support the regular version of S Pen without possibly damaging the display.

Thus, the brand had to introduce the S Pen Fold Edition, which had retractable tip. But now, it seems that the next gen version of the Galaxy Fold will support the regular version thanks to the strong UTG. Notably, the news came from someone claiming to work for Samsung’s domestic supply chain. So take this information with a pinch of salt for now. Although, while the UTG is flexible and proved to be reliable, the company must have realized that it needs to be more durable.

Thanks to the new Super UTG, many issues related to Galaxy Fold devices cracking will likely be addressed. Recently, a few users of Reddits have come forward with their damaged Galaxy Z Fold3. They stated that the screen cracked without any reason but the company refused to fix them claiming that they were caused by external factors. So, the new UTG might be the answer to solving this issue on next gen foldable phones.

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Vivo X80 Pro to come with a 50MP Sony IMX8 series primary sensor with V1 ISP

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Mar 16, 2022

Vivo’s upcoming flagship offering will be the Vivo X80 series. The series will comprise the X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro Plus smartphones. While the details for the vanilla X80 are scarce, we do know that the Pro and Pro Plus will power Dimensity and Snapdragon chips, respectively. Now, the popular tipster DigitalChatStation has cryptically revealed the Dimensity-powered Vivo X80 Pro will come with Sony’s IMX8-series sensor.

The tipster reveals that, as for Vivo, the IMX8-series sensor will be supported by a Dimensity 9000-powered device. As of now, the Vivo X80 Pro is the only upcoming Vivo phone to come with the aforementioned chipset. Having said that, we can believe that the upcoming Vivo X80 Pro will come with the new IMX8-series or IMX800 sensor.

As per the tipster, this IMX8-series sensor will be a 50MP primary unit. To recall, the previous rumors have revealed that the X80 Pro will come with a 50MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP quad-camera setup. So, the 50MP tipped unit is in line with the past leaks, however, the previous leak revealed an IMX789 sensor, instead of the now rumored IMX8-series/IMX800 sensor.

Furthermore, the tipster says that the phone will also have the V1 Image Signal Processor. To those unaware, the Vivo V1 is the company’s self-developed chip that offers an array of benefits. The chip brings better image processing and also enables high computing power and low power consumption. Currently, the Vivo X70 series has the V1 ISP.

The Vivo could be amongst the first devices with the IMX8/IMX800 series sensor. Honor will be another brand to bring this sensor to its phones. A recent leak from @RODENT950 revealed that the Honor Magic 4 Pro+ will also feature an IMX800 sensor.

Vivo X80 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

Other than this, the Vivo X80 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth. It will have the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of USF 3.1 internal storage.

As mentioned earlier, it will have a 50MP quad-camera system. The secondary lens will be a 12MP ultra-wide lens(IMX663 sensor), a 12MP tertiary lens with 2x optical zoom, and lastly a 12MP telephoto lens with 10x hybrid and 60x “code zoom”. It is said to have a 32MP selfie shooter.

It will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. The phone will run on Android 12 OS and have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is tipped to cost around CNY 5,699(~$898).

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Apple Car team dissolved but must be reorganized asap to meet 2025 deadline, analyst says

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Mar 16, 2022

Apple’s team of employees working on the company’s very first electric vehicle has been dissolved temporarily, but must be reorganized within the next three to six months in order to meet the 2025 mass production goals, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said with a tweet on Tuesday.

The company’s EV plans have reportedly faced numerous setbacks already since its advent way back in 2014 (via MacRumors). More recently, in November 2021, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was accelerating work on its EV, aiming for one with full self-driving capabilities. He also said that Apple was aiming for a 2025 launch but that could be delayed due to development challenges.

The Apple Car project team has been dissolved for some time. The reorganization within the next three to six months is necessary to achieve the goal of mass production by 2025.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 15, 2022

Kevin Lynch, Apple’s VP of technology, has been said to be reassigned to head the Apple Car project in September 2021. This comes following another report that said that John Giannandrea was overseeing development in 2021, indicating that there has been a change in leadership.

Foxconn and Luxshare are rumored to be the top candidates to produce the Apple Car, according to a report by DigiTimes Asia. The two firms are two key manufacturers for Apple products and have already entered the EV market, aiming for a strong manufacturing capability by the time Apple is done with the development stage.

Apple Car rumors have been doing rounds for years now. Although it is not expected to debut anytime soon, it looks like the company is finally speeding things up to meet the 2025 deadline.

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Samsung to launch 6 laptops in India on March 17

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Mar 16, 2022

A couple of weeks back, Samsung unveiled multiple new laptops at MWC 2022. Some of them have been teased by the company in India for the past few days. Now, the firm has officially revealed when these notebooks will be announced in the country.

Samsung has confirmed to Gadgets360 that it will launch 6 laptops in India on March 17. These notebooks will be available in multiple variants at different price points. The starting price is said to be under ₹40,000.

The South Korean electronics giant will be unveiling the following computers tomorrow in India.

Galaxy Book2
Galaxy Book2 360
Galaxy Book2 Pro
Galaxy Book2 Pro 360
Galaxy Book2 Business
Galaxy Book Go

All of them will boot Microsoft Windows 11 out of the box. Further, the Galaxy Book Go will be the only model featuring an ARM chip. It is also the oldest one as it was first announced in June 2021. But unfortunately, it will only arrive in a WiFi-only variant in the country. For the unaware, the computer comes in both 4G and 5G variants in some markets.

Samsung aims to compete with the likes of Xiaomi and realme. The company admits that 2021 and 2021 would have been better for a re-entry. However, it believes 2022 is not too late.

The pricing and availability details of the aforementioned laptops in India will be out in less than 24 hours. What are your guesses on the price? Do let us know in the comment section below.

iQOO Z6 5G launched in India, with Snapdragon 695, 120Hz FHD+ display, & more

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Mar 16, 2022

The iQOO Z6 5G has just been launched in India. The new smartphone is being marketed as the fastest 5G handset in its price segment, so let’s find out what makes this device so special.

Design & Display

The iQOO Z6 5G from the Chinese smartphone maker sports a 6.58 inch FHD+ LCD display that has a 90.61 percent screen to body ratio and DCI P3 color gamut. It also supports 120Hz high refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. This would come especially helpful when playing intense multiple games. This is supplemented by its design as well, with the brand stating that the device has a 5 layer liquid cooling system that helps keep the device cool.

The company also placed an emphasis on its design, with the iQOO Z6 5G measuring just 8.25mm in thickness and weighing just 186 grams. It also adopts a flat design with rounded corners, with the rear having a triple camera module and the front sporting a notch display. This device is built in a 2.5D flat frame design that also features AG finish. It also houses a side mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

Specs & Features

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, which is why the company is claiming its the fastest 5G handset in the price segment. This chipset is based on a 6nm process and is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack runs the device that supports 18W fast charging and reverse charging as well.

The device boots FunTouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12, out of the box and also offers a USB Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and more for connectivity. Interestingly, the handset also supports virtual memory expansion that adds up to an additional 4GB of memory. Another feature is the Ultra Game Mode that optimizes the games and helps boost the CPU and GPU performance.

Camera

On the rear, the iQOO Z6 5G sports a 50 megapixel primary camera, that is paired with a 2 megapixel bokeh lens and another 2 megapixel macro sensor. Meanwhile, the front features a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone features Eye Autofocus as well, which allows users to maintain a stable and clear focus on the subject in motion.

Pricing & Availability

The iQOO Z6 5G arrives in the sub 18K INR category and is available in multiple storage configurations. This includes:

4GB + 128GB – 15,999 (roughly 210 US Dollars)
6GB + 128GB – 16,999 (roughly 222 US Dollars)
8GB + 128GB – 17,999 (roughly 236 US Dollars)

Notably, the device will be offered with a 2,000 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars) discount for those that purchase it through the HDFC Bank. The Z6 is offered in two color options, namely Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors and will go on sale starting from 22nd March 2022.

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Vivo Y33s 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC is now up for sale in China

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