Samsung sold more LCD smartphones than OLED models in 2021: Report

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Mar 15, 2022

A new report has found that Samsung Electronics has sold more smartphones that feature an LCD panel than the ones that sport OLED displays technology last year. This is interesting considering the company is known for its OLED panels.

Although, smartphones with LCD panels are typically more affordable than their OLED counterparts. According to an Omdia report (Via BusinessKorea), the primary reason for this also due to the South Korean tech giant adopting LCD panels for their entry level handsets to cut costs. For those unaware, the ongoing chip shortage has caused prices for chips as well as related materials to rise. Thus, smartphones of various segments have also seen hike in pricing.

Samsung Electronics shipped around 135.8 million units of LCD smartphones, while its OLED models saw 135.1 million units in terms of sales. Looking at the shipment figures from a year prior, we can see that LCD smartphone shipments grew by an impressive 41 percent, while shipment of OLED devices fell by around 15 percent. However, the brand’s profitability also increased as shipments for LCD handsets saw a rise. Last year, the company’s LCD smartphone sales revenue rose by about 4.23 trillion Won (roughly 3.4 billion US Dollars).

This marked a whipping 740 percent increase over the same period in the previous year. The company has been a major figure that led to OLED technology becoming more popular in the handset market and has been a known player in this category since 2010. But while OLED technology has become quite popular in recent years, analysts predict that it will slow down in 2022.

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India was one of the driving factors behind global smartwatch market growth in 2021

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 15, 2022

The global smartwatch market recorded a healthy 24% YoY growth in 2021 after seeing hardly any growth in the preceding year due to COVID-19. Q4 2021 alone saw over 40 million units shipped, which is the highest quarterly shipments for the category ever, the latest data from Counterpoint shows.

With newer features that help monitor health parameters like blood pressure, ECG, and SPO2 making it to cheaper watches, the market looks set to expand even further this year.

Global Top 9 Smartwatch Brands Shipment Share, 2021 vs 2020 (via Counterpoint)

Moving on to brand performance during last year, it was Apple that held the top spot in the smartwatch market globally, with a share of 30%. The company also accounted for half of the total market revenue.

Samsung stood second and was actually one of the most successful smartwatch OEMs in 2021, recording QoQ growth of over 200% in Q3 2021, and continued growing well into the end of last year. Moving on to Wear OS following a partnership with Google has helped partly with that.

Huawei ranked third, continuing its launch of various high-end and kids’ smartwatches despite the US ban. However, the company’s market share dipped from 10.7% in 2020 to about 7.7% in 2021.

Smartwatch-Shipment-Proportion-by-Region-2021-vs-2020 — Smartwatch Shipment Proportion by Region, 2021 vs 2020 (via Counterpoint)

The rest of the market was captured by brands like imoo, Amazfit, Garmin, Fitbit, Xiaomi, and Noise — in order of their market share. From these imoo was actually the top choice in the kids’ smartwatch segment. Amazfit, meanwhile, expanded its position in the market in 2021, recording a 20% YoY growth.

That aside, it’s important to highlight here that India was actually one of the driving forces behind the global smartwatch market growth in 2021. The country only accounted for 3% of the global market in 2020 but grew nearly four times to close at 10% in 2021.

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Nvidia $40bn acquisition deal failing leads to Arm cutting 1,000 jobs

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Sean

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Mar 15, 2022

Arm has just revealed that it might have to downsize its total workforce by around 12 to 15 percent across the globe. In other words, it might have to cut up to 1,000 jobs following the Nvidia acquisition deal falling through.

According to a SkyNews report, the UK based chip designer stated that most of the proposed downsizing will be felt in the UK and US, although, it did not reveal any finer details regarding other regions. In a statement, the company said that “Like any business, Arm is continually reviewing its business plan to ensure the company has the right balance between opportunities and cost discipline.”

The chip designer further added that “Unfortunately, this process includes proposed redundancies across Arm’s global workforce.” The news follows after Nvidia failed to acquire Arm. For those unaware, the known graphics card maker was set to takeover the chip designer for a 40 billion US Dollar deal. But, opposition from various rival firms and anti-competition regulators from various nations stopped this deal. The deal would have Team Green buy the chip designer from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank.

Notably, the Arm employees would have shared a 1.5 billion US Dollars acquisition payout and retention bonus if the takeover actually took place. But now, former Arm’s co founder, Hermann Hauser, who has since left the company claims that the deal have resulted in thousands of job being cut in the UK, as the headquarters was planned to shift to the US.

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iQOO U5x tipped to launch soon with these specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 15, 2022

Chinese smartphone brand iQOO will reportedly launch iQOO Z6 5G in India tomorrow (March 16). Ahead of that, details about yet another upcoming iQOO phone have emerged. Dubbed as iQOO U5x, this device will be a 4G variant of iQOO U5 5G, which went official in China in late December.

According to Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice), the iQOO U5x will soon launch in China. Unfortunately, he is not sure if the device will be made available in India.

The tipster says that the handset will be built around a 6.81-inch display (LCD) with an HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. If required, the storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.

The smartphone will arrive with a dual-camera setup on the rear comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, it will use an 8MP front-facing shooter. There will also be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

The phone will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery. It will only have support for 10W charging via a MicroUSB port. It will measure 8.3mm in thickness, weigh 180g, and come in two colors (black, blue).

In addition to the exact launch date, Ishan has no information on the iQOO U5x’s software and price. We think that the handset will go official quietly with either Android 11 or Android 12 and will likely cost under ¥1,500 ($235).

Xiaomi teases its new Redmi MAX series of Smart TVs in China

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Sean

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Mar 15, 2022

Earlier today (15th March 2022), Xiaomi teased the upcoming Redmi K50 series that is set to be unveiled on March 17. But, the teaser didn’t stop their as the company also shared promotional images for a new Redmi MAX series of smart TVs that will launch in China soon.

According to Lu Weibing, Redmi General Manager, the Chinese tech giant is planning on upgrading the Redmi Max series of smart TVs across the board. Furthermore, these new large TVs will also be unveiled alongside the new Redmi K50 series in the brand’s home market. Xiaomi had just announced new laptops and TVs today, including the likes of the RedmiBook Pro 2022 that featured 12th Gen Intel chip and the new Redmi MAX smart TV model as well, which received its “biggest update in history.”

Recently, we had covered a Bluetooth SIG and 3C certification, which listed the Redmi MAX 100 inch Giant Screen TV. In other words, this new teaser basically confirms that the new MAX TV will feature a humongous 100 inch panel. This model will also be the successor of the Redmi Smart TV 98 inch MAX that was released back in 2020. The predecessor sported a 98 inch panel and offered 4K resolution, so we can also expect a similar resolution if not higher with the upcoming model.

The Bluetooth SIG certification also revealed some additional information, like support for Bluetooth 5.0. Meanwhile, the 3C listing showed that it will support the usual 60Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have regarding this new Redmi MAX series TV, so we will have to wait for the official launch to know more details regarding the new smart TV.

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realme 9 5G SE gets first update with a fix for refresh rate switching issue

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 15, 2022

Last week, realme launched the realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) in India. The smartphone went on sale starting yesterday (March 14). At the same time, the company had also started rolling out the first software update for it. Let’s take a look at the changes.

According to an official announcement post on realme Community, the brand has begun to push a new software build for the realme 9 5G SE in India. The first-ever system update for the handset arrives with firmware version RMX3461_11.A.06.

Per the official changelog, the latest build brings a fix for a refresh rate switching issue, which is responsible for app stutters. It also comes with fixes for some known issues to improve system stability. Finally, it also arrives with March 2022 security patches.

The new software update is said to be seeded out in batches. Anyway, as the smartphone is on sale for only a couple of days, almost all buyers should be greeted with this update while setting up the phone. Therefore, most of them will not have to face the aforementioned app stutter issue caused by improper refresh rate switching.

Talking about the device, the main highlights of realme 9 SE are Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and 144Hz display (LCD). It is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectfully.

Moto Edge 30, G52, E32, & Lenovo K15 spotted on certification websites, may launch soon

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Sean

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Mar 15, 2022

Motorola is apparently gearing up to launch a number of new products. The Lenovo owned brand will be launching new smartphones under its Moto E, G, and Edge series. These new models have been spotted on various certification websites recently, which hints at their imminent launch.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Motorola E32 was spotted recently on multiple certification websites, and now, additional new models have also surfaced on these websites. Apart from the E32, the company is also gearing up to launch the Edge 30, G52, and the Lenovo K15 as well, which were spotted on the TDRA, FCC, Wi-Fi Alliance, and EUT certification websites.

The Motorola Edge 30 features the model number XT2203-1, while the Moto G52 comes with model number XT2221-1, the E32 has the XT2227-3 model number, and the Lenovo K15 has the model number XT2227-4. For those unaware, the vanilla Motorola Edge 30 will be the successor to last year’s Edge 20. Similarly, the Moto G52 will succeed the Moto G51 from 2021, meanwhile, the Lenovo K15 is likely a rebranded version of the E32 for China.

Furthermore, the Motorola Edge 30 and Moto G52 were also spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance and the database reveals that both smartphones will come with dual band Wi-Fi support and run on Android 12 out of the box. Notably, the edge 30, G52, and E32 were even spotted on the EEC. The E32 is expected to come with Android 11 out of the box. The Moto G52 was spotted on the FCC certification database and EUT database and will apparently launch in 4G and 5G variants.

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Apple iPhone 14 to skip mini model & launch in 4 variants with advanced satellite features

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Sean

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Mar 15, 2022

A couple of months ago, Apple launched the iPhone 13 series, which was available in four models. But now, a recent report has revealed some interesting information regarding the upcoming iPhone 14 models.

According to a 9To5Mac report, sources close to the matter have stated that the new iPhone models will have different chips. Furthermore, the sources have also claimed that the Pro models may now feature a taller display due to a new design and the company is even working on new advanced satellite features as well for the 14 series. Recent tumors have suggested that the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 14 series will still retain four new models, although, there won’t be a mini model this year.

The sources added that the new iPhone 14 (codenamed D27 and D28) will arrive in a 6.1 inch and 6.7 versions. In other words, the 5.4 inch iPhone mini will be discontinued. These models will even have the same display resolution as the current iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, the screen on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max (codenamed D73 and D74) might be larger than the previous generation. In other words, it will have a new “notch + pill” design that will replace the notch.

The sources also confirmed that there will be twp new iPhone 14 models that house the A15 chipset. Meanwhile, the other two models will have two different versions of the A15 chipset. One of these will have an extra GPU core and 6Gb of RAM. The brand may even rebrand this chipset as the “A15X”, similar to what it had done for the 2020 iPad Pro, which featured A12Z chip.

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Xiaomi MIX 5 emerged on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 15, 2022

Xiaomi MIX 5 will be the next flagship offering from the Chinese tech giant. The smartphone’s leaks have been sporadic lately and the only news we learned about the series recently was for the Mix Fold 2. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi MIX 5 is back in the news, this time it has passed the Geekbench certification revealing its performance, ahead of launch.

The Xiaomi MIX 5 has emerged on the Geekbench certification with model number 2203121C. The device scores 1,257 points in the single-core department and 3,456 points in the multi-core department. The phone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC inside that’s clocked at a base frequency of 1.78GHz. It is an octa-core chipset with 4 cores clocked @1.79Ghz, the other 3 cores clocked @2.50GHz, and the last core clocked @3.00GHz.

The smartphone has 12GB of RAM and boots on the latest Android 12 OS. We expect the phone to come with different RAM and storage options and have MIUI 13 on top of the Android OS.

Xiaomi MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro Specifications(Rumored)

Earlier, news broke that the Xiaomi MIX 5 will come with improved cameras. It may bring Leica-powered sensors. The device is rumored to come with a 48MP front-facing camera. It is expected to have a 50MP OIS lens, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.

Other details of the MIX 5 are yet to be known. But what we do know, is that the MIX 5 will be accompanied by the MIX 5 Pro. Interestingly, the Xiaomi MIX 5 Pro could have the rumored Surge C2 chipset.

To those unaware, Surge is the company’s self-developed chip that helps in the camera performance of the phone. The last chip was the Surge C1, which was seen in the MIX Fold. Having a successor chip in the MIX 5 Pro will be a good upgrade for the MIX lineup.

Speaking of upgrades, the MIX 5 Pro is expected to bring the same 48MP front-facing camera as the vanilla MIX 5. It is rumored to have a 50MP OIS main lens with a whopping 8192 x 6144 pixels resolution. It will be assisted by a 48MP ultra-wide sensor and a 48MP OIS telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom feature. This is a slightly better camera setup than the vanilla MIX 5 with the OIS and up to 5x zoom support.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G spotted on Google Play Console confirming key specs

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 15, 2022

Samsung has scheduled an event on March 17 for the launch of A-series smartphones in the market. Some of the phones expected to arrive at the event are the Galaxy A33, A53 5G, and A73 5G. Ahead of the launch, the Galaxy A53 5G was reportedly spotted at a retail store in Kenya giving away its live shots and box packaging. Now, the smartphone has passed the Google Play Console certification site confirming a few of its specs (via).

The listing confirms that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a Full-HD+ resolution display. It will have an exact screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display will have a screen density of 450 DPI.

Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Exynos 1200 SoC. This is in line with what we’ve learned from the leaks in the past. The listing also confirms that the device has 6GB of RAM. This RAM variant is expected to be the base configuration that could be paired with 128GB of storage. The device will also have an 8GB + 128GB storage option.

Other than this, as per the previous listing, the Galaxy A53 5G sports a 6.52-inch SuperAMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a peak brightness of 800 nits and has an Eye Comfort Shield (Low blue light) feature.

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Coming to the cameras, the phone has the same camera island design as its predecessor. It has a quad-camera setup with a 64MP main lens with f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The main lens is assisted by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, there’s the third 5MP macro sensor, and lastly a 5MP lens for depth sensing. Upfront, it has a 32MP selfie shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

The device will come with IP67 dust & water-resistant rating and pack a 4,500mAh battery. It will support the Samsung-standard – 25W fast charging support. The listing revealed the presence of Bluetooth v5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, and NFC support.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G’s price in Kenya was leaked. The device costs KSh 45,500 that’s roughly $400. The device has two colors – Blue and Orange.

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POCO F3 GT, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G get Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 15, 2022

Xiaomi has been delivering MIUI 13 update for eligible devices since January. The latest smartphones to receive the fresh version of the company’s mobile software are POCO F3 GT and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The former is a gaming handset, while the latter is a lifestyle phone.

The POCO F3 GT and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G are sold in India as rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The original versions got access to the MIUI 13 update a while back.

Apart from brin ging new MIUI features, the latest system update for smartphones also bumps up the Android version to Android 12. This means they are getting their first major MIUI and Android updates together. Additionally, the fresh software update comes with only February 2022 security patches though it’s already mid-March.

POCO F3 GT MIUI 13 Update India

Android Version: Android 12
Security Patch: February 2022
Build Number: V13.0.1.0.SKJINXM

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G MIUI 13 Update India

Android Version: Android 12
Security Patch: February 2022
Build Number: V13.0.3.0.SKOINXM

The Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for the aforementioned phones in India is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, the latest software is not available for everyone at the moment but it should reach all users in the coming days.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G goes on sale in India – check specs and price

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 15, 2022

Last week, Redmi launched the much-awaited smartphone series in the Indian market – the Redmi Note 11 Pro Series. The series comprises the Note 11 Pro 4G and Note 11 Pro+ 5G, both offering a 120Hz OLED panel, 108MP cameras, and a big battery. Starting today, the Note Pro+ model has gone on sale in the Indian market.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Price, Colors, Availability

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has gone on sale in the country at 12 PM today. It can be purchased from Amazon and Mi.com in different RAM and storage configurations. The device has a 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 20,999(~$275), 8GB + 128GB variant that costs Rs. 21,999(~$300), and lastly the 8GB + 256GB variant priced at Rs. 24,999(~$327). The smartphone has three colors to choose from – Stealth Black, Phantom White, and Mirage Blue.

Buyers with HDFC bank credit cards can get Rs. 1,000 instant discount. There are also some enticing exchange offers for the existing Redmi phone users.

In case you are looking for the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, then its first sale is scheduled for March 23 at 12 PM.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Specifications

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G sports a 6.67-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The device has a 16MP selfie camera placed at the top center in the punch-hole. It equips a triple camera system with a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and features IR blaster support.

At the helm, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone has a hybrid microSD card slot for additional storage needs. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 67W fast charging support. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The phone runs on the latest Android 11 OS and has MIUI 13 on top of it.

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Fairphone 2 launched with Android 5 gets Android 10 upgrade 7 years after

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 15, 2022

Fairphone has carved a niche for itself as a phone maker that manufactures highly repairable, durable, and sustainable phones. The Fairphone brand is not in some of the major markets including the United States, but that does not take much away from the hugely repairable phone. The Fairphone 2 has been with us since 2015 when it was launched with Android 5. Fairphone is now announcing the availability of Android 10 upgrade for the smartphone, seven years down the line.

It has always been a tough nut for manufacturers to sustain OS upgrades for their devices beyond two or three updates. Some of the important considerations that guarantee an OS update lie outside the control of the phone manufacturer. It may be connected with the chipmaker stopping further support for the outdated chip in the phone or Google no longer supports the OS version. Samsung has, in recent times, been able to sustain up to four updates for its devices, while most models have only two OS updates within the life of the phone. Apple however provides up to six years of software support for its iPhones.

The Fairphone 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset whose support from Qualcomm has ceased since 2016. Going forward, Fairphone projects between 2 and 5 OS updates for its phones. The longevity of the Fairphone 2 is expected not to go beyond software support for Android 10. However, security patches will continue to be provided until the plug is pulled on Android 10 by Google. So, we could see the seven-year-old Fairphone 2 for several more years ahead. The Fairphone 2’s record of seven years and counting could be hard to beat.

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Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro specifications, images leaked before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2022

Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on March 15. The event will also see the arrival of the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, and the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro TWS earbuds. Ahead of the launch, the Buds 3T Pro is now listed on the GreaTecno online retailer site with all its specifications and images.

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro will sport an in-ear design and come in black or white colored charging case. It will be equipped with 10mm dual drivers and carry support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) of up to 40db.

The Buds 3T Pro will pack a 380mAh battery, whereas each will include a 38mAh battery. The listing reveals that the Buds 3T Pro will deliver 6 hours of playback time without ANC. With the charging case, it offers around 24 hours of battery life without ANC. The Buds 3T carries support for wired and wireless charging. The listing states that it will take around 70 hours to charge the 3T Pro through wired charging.

The Buds 3T Pro will offer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It will also offer other features such as voice assistant support, spatial audio, transparency mode, game mode, LHDC 4.0 codec, and IP55 rating,

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro pricing (rumored)

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro listing at GreaTecno states that it is priced at 127.56 euros including taxes. The retail package of the TWS earbuds includes Buds 3T Pro, a charging case, a charging cable, three pairs of ear tips, and a user manual.

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Redmi K50 series teaser confirms 5,000mAh battery and 120W fast charging

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Jeet

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Mar 15, 2022

After launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone in China last month, the company is now gearing up to launch other phones in the Redmi K50 series and has scheduled an event on 17th March.

With just a few days left for the official launch event, Redmi has started teasing some of the key features of the upcoming smartphones through teasers, and in the latest one, the company has shared details about the battery capacity and charging speed.

The latest teaser poster shared by Redmi reveals that the upcoming K50 series smartphone will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and will also come with support for 120W fast charging technology.

It’s noteworthy that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition also comes with a 120W fast charging support but packs a 4,700mAh battery. The company had also claimed that it can fully charge the smartphone within 17 minutes.

Recently, the Xiaomi-backed brand had confirmed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature a display from Samsung with support for 2K screen resolution. It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments.

So far, teasers have confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will come with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Double Gold certification. For connectivity, there’s dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, and is said to be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

The company is expected to launch three devices — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. To know the full specs, features, pricing, and availability details, we will have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 leak hints at a bigger battery than current-generation models

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Jeet

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Mar 15, 2022

Samsung has a lineup of smartwatches under the Galaxy brand and the current generation Galaxy Watch 4 series is one of the best smart wearable devices available in the market, but the company is now gearing up for its successor.

The next-generation Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series is still months away and while there’s not much information available about the upcoming wearable device, a new leak hints at the battery capacity of the device.

A report from SamMobile claims that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with model number SM-R900 has appeared in a regulatory filing with its battery carrying part number EB-BR900ABY, having 276mAh capacity.

This is slightly bigger than the 247mAh battery found in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which could mean a longer-lasting battery life for the next-generation wearables from the South Korean giant.

If the reports are to be believed, then the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series could also come with some advanced health-related features, including a sensor to accurately measure the body temperature, helping users identify viral symptoms and treat colds.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is expected to enter the mass production phase in the third quarter of this year. At this time, there’s no information available about the launch timeline or availability of the device but if we are to go by the previous launches, then the upcoming smartwatches from Samsung could launch sometime around August this year.

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Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro soundbar with dual-satellite speakers launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 15, 2022

The Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 525W soundbar by Zebronics has been unveiled in India with an Rs. 16,999 (~222) price tag and it is available via Amazon India. The new Zebronics soundbar features dual wireless satellite speakers and Dolby surround audio that guarantees a solid listening experience when the audio is outputted via its powerful subwoofer system.

The Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 525W soundbar delivers a total sound output of 525W comprising of the 150W subwoofer, two 75W wireless satellite speakers, and a single soundbar with 225W output. The 16.51cm driver helps to yield a theatre-like surround sound experience. The soundbar comes with a touch of aesthetics even with its minimalist design and overall elegance. The soundbar can fit seamlessly into a room and even accentuate the ambiance of the environment. The soundbar can be mounted on a wall or placed on a platform in the room.

The Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 525W soundbar has HDMI (ARC) and optical inputs and several connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and AUX. It has a LED display, as well as volume and media controls. A dedicated button is available for input/ mode selection, making the connection to multiple input devices a seamless process.

Apart from Amazon, interested customers could also get their Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 525W soundbar from the Zebronics website.

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G full specifications, images revealed before March 17 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2022

Samsung will be announcing the new A-series of mid-range phones on March 17. The event is likely to see the arrival of at least two phones, namely, the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. Ahead of the launch, Appuals has published a report to reveal the entire specifications of the smartphone. The report also carries leaked press renders of the device.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specifications (rumored)

The Galaxy A33 5G will be equipped with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with a Infinity-U teardrop notch. It will offer an FH+D resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a pixel density of 412 pixels. The screen will come equipped with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Samsung’s all new Exynos 1280 chipset will be present under the hood of the Galaxy A33 5G. It will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and One UI 4.1. For security, it will offer features like an ins-creek fingerprint scanner and face unlock support.

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The Galaxy A33 5G will pack a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 25W fast charging. It will feature a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear shell will be fitted with a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The A33 will come with other features such as dual SIM support with 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos support, and a USB-C port. The handset measures 159.7 x 74 x 8.1mm and weighs 186 grams. Lastly, it will come with support for IP67 rated water resistance.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G pricing (rumored)

The Galaxy A33 5G will come in four colors such as black, blue, peach, and white. It may come in a single trim of 6GB+128GB, which may carry a price tag of 379 euros.

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OPPO K10 India launch date confirmed, design revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2022

OPPO has started teasing the arrival of a new K-series of smartphones in India. While it has been selling A-series, F-series, and Find-series of smartphones for several years in India, it hasn’t launched a K-lineup phone since the OPPO K3 5G, which was announced in 2019. OPPO India’s website now has a landing page for the upcoming OPPO K10. The listing confirms that the Chinese manufacturer will be launching the K10 on March 23.

Starting from March 16, OPPO will be revealing more details about the OPPO K10 handset. It will be unveiled on March 23 and its first sale will be carried out on March 29. Apart from OPPO India’s website, the handset will be available for purchase through Flipkart.

The OPPO K10 will be available for purchase in blue and black colors. The rear side of the phone has a large rectangle-shaped block, which houses a 50-megapixel triple camera unit and “10-K Super Performance” text on the right. The left edge of the phone has a volume rocker, and its right spine has a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. It will probably feature a punch-hole screen on the front.

According to a report by Gadgets 360, the OPPO K10 will be fueled by the Dimensity 8000 series chipset. The exact name of the processor will be confirmed on March 17. In India, the handset is expected to cost less than Rs 20,000 ($261).

Recently, an OPPO phone with model number PGIM10 was approved by the 3C authority of China. It is speculated that this device will be launched in the country with the OPPO K10 moniker. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it carries support for 80W fast charging. It appears that the K10 will have a higher variant that may come with a Dimensity 8100 chip and 150W of fast charging.

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iQOO Z6 5G renders, specifications leaked before March 16 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2022

iQOO Z6 5G will be launched on March 16 in India. The device will succed the iQOO Z5 5G from last year. Ahead of the launch, 91mobiles has tipped the key specifications of the Z6. In addition, the publication has also shared the leaked renders of the phone.

The iQOO Z6 5G’s leaked renders show that the device will be available in black and blue colors. The publication revealed that the device will have a polycarbonate back and an aluminium frame. The right side of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

iQOO Z6 5G specifications

The iQOO Z6 5G’s Amazon India listing reveals that it has a 6.58-inch screen, which appears to be an IPS LCD panel. It has an FHD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, a DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent.The bottom edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

The Snapdragon 695 mobile platform is present under the hood of the iQOO Z6 5G. It features a 1445mm² vaporchamber liquid-cooling system for heat dissipation.

The publication, which cites reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal as its source, claims that the iQOO Z6 5G has a 50-megapixel primary camera with eye-autofocus support. The SoC is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM, 4GB of virtual RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery.

For an enhanced gaming experience, the iQOO Z6 5G will come equipped with Ultra Game mode. The handset measures 8.25mm and 186 grams.

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