Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition confirmed to launch on March 17, will have 60MP front camera

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Mar 14, 2022

Motorola had only a few days back confirmed a March 17th launch event. Now, the company with a Weibo post revealed that the launch event will lift the curtains on two devices, one of which will be the Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition.

The other device is expected to be a special edition of the Edge X30 series and is expected to be very similar in terms of specifications to the Edge X30 Under Screen Edition. IT Home speculates that this second offering will be a “Champion Edition” that will sponsor some F1 team.

The under-screen version of the Motorola Edge X30 will be a flagship device and is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, supported by up to 12GB of RAM. Also, just like its name implies, it will come with an under-screen front camera.

A new teaser from earlier today had revealed that the Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition will feature up to 512GB of internal storage, which is much double the 256GB maximum on the standard Edge X30.

The Under Screen Edition also comes with a 6.7-inch OLED Full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. It will offer a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The device’s front camera is quite impressive too and comes with a super dense 60MP sensor, which might as well be leading among the most recent flagship phone launches.

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Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth speaker with 60W audio output & RGB lighting launched

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Mar 14, 2022

The Tronsmart Bang has just been launched. It is a new portable speaker from the company that features Bluetooth connectivity, and offers RGB lighting as well as a top mounted handle.

Talking about the product itself, it features dual woofers, tweeters, and passive radiators for a combined audio output of up to 60W. As per the official claims, the speaker should be the perfect pair for parties. Furthermore, it even sports customizable LED lighting as well that can sync up with the music being played. Its app also includes an EQ that can be adjusted as well, and offers multiple presets like Classical, 3D and others.

The company claims that the Tronsmart Bang can last for up to 15 hours in a single full charge. It can even be charged to full in four hours through its USB Type C port. The USB port can also connect to other devices to share its power. Meaning, it also acts as a power bank through its large 10,800mAh battery pack. For connectivity, it also supports Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC as well.

Tronsmart claims that its in built TuneConn tech can allow up to 100 units of the Bang to connect at once for a synced multi speaker experience. As of right now, the new portable Bluetooth speaker is listed on the company’s official website for 109 US Dollars. It will also be launched through Amazon.com sometime in April 2022.

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Realme Pad Mini has entered mass production and will launch in Europe, says tipster

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 14, 2022

The Realme Pad Mini has been making rounds on the Internet lately. The tablet was last spotted on the FCC database revealing its key details. Now, the tipster Mukul Sharma has shed some on its global release.

According to the tipster, the Realme Pad Mini will launch in the European markets soon. He further reveals that the tablet has just entered mass production. To recall, the tablet was earlier tipped to debut in India. Now that it is said to debut in the European markets, we are expected to get launch details in the coming days. As far as India is concerned, the tablet will debut in the region this month itself.

[Exclusive] Realme Pad Mini will launch in the European markets as well, has entered mass production.#Realme #RealmePadMini

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 14, 2022

Coming to the specs, The Realme Pad mini was spotted on a few certification sites with the model number RMP2105. It packs a big 6,400mAh battery and has an 18W fast charging support. If we compare it with the Realme Pad’s 7,100mAh cell, then this battery capacity is slightly lower. However, it is worth noting that it also has the same 18W fast charging support.

Realme Pad Mini leaked render 2 — Realme Pad Mini leaked render by Steve Hemmerstoffer / SmartPrix

Apart from the battery, the Realme Pad Mini is rumored to come with an 8.7-inch TFT or LCD panel. It is said to have an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It is expected to be powered by the UNISOC T616 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is expected to run on Android 11 OS out of the box with Realme UI on top of it.

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Android 12L reportedly fixes Widevine issues on Pixel devices

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 14, 2022

Following months of beta testing, Android 12L is finally here with numerous features and optimizations designed to make tablet usage better than before. But among these additions, there’s also seems to be a fix for a long-standing Widevine certification bug troubling Pixel owners for a while.

Multiple Redditors on the Google Pixel subreddit acknowledged that the March update fixed the Widevine issues that prevented HD streaming on OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime for them (via Android Police).

For those unaware, users have been complaining about the Widevine on their Pixel devices downgrading from L1 to L3 for over a year now. When L1, streaming services are allowed to play content on 1080p, but when downgraded to L3, the max you get is 480p. Therefore, in order for a device to stream at 1080p, L1 certification is a necessity. The whole system has been put in place to prevent piracy.

When the Widevine issue first hit, Google acknowledged it saying they were working on a fix. But the fix never really rolled out, leaving Pixel owners stuck with an ugly 480p streaming resolution — something that now appears to be changing with the Android 12L update.

Still, there are some who continue to see Widevine L3 even after updating Android 12L. For such users, it is recommended to factory reset the device once. While this isn’t a guaranteed fix, a few users have reported that doing so did the trick for them.

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Yamaha may launch a new electric scooter in India on April 11

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Mar 14, 2022

Yamaha has recently registered the name E01 and the EC-05. The latter is an electric scooter that was already on sale in Taiwan. Now, it seems that the company is gearing up to launch a new electric scooter in India soon.

According to a Rushlane report, the Japanese automobile maker’s first Indian market could be a max styled scooter. This will be a premium product and will probably rival the likes of the Ather 450X and Bajaj Chetak. The report adds that the scooter will be equipped with a full digital LCD panel console. It will also feature Bluetooth connectivity and users will even be able to access a range of features and functions via Yamaha’s smartphone application.

As of right now, information regarding this upcoming electric scooter is still at large. Although, it is expected to offer performance that matches a 110cc petrol scooter like the Honda Activa and TVS Jupiter. Furthermore, its range may be around 70 to 80 kilometers, with a top speed of 80 and 100 kmph. It is also expected to offer multiple ride modes, which determines speed and range. Other rumored features include, LED headlight, alloys at front and rear, trendy rear view mirrors and comfy single piece seat.

With electric vehicles becoming more popular in the automobile industry, it arrives as no surprise that Yamaha also plans on launching a new electric scooter. The scooter segment is popular in India, so the company might also offer multiple ownership options. One of these options will include a subscription based plan that will be backed by battery swapping infrastructure. So stay tuned as we will be providing more updates.

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realme GT NEO3 will be a ‘fashionable gaming smartphone’ — Official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 14, 2022

Recently, realme confirmed to debut the realme GT NEO3 this month (March). The brand is yet to officially disclose the exact launch yet. Ahead of that, it has started promoting the device on Weibo. One of the company executives today issued a letter containing some interesting data.

Realme GT Neo3 new poster — realme GT NEO3

According to a letter by Xu Qi, the number of users of the realme GT NEO series smartphones crossed 2 million within a year from the release of the first phone in the lineup. For the unaware, the original realme GT NEO was unveiled on March 31, 20201, and went on sale on April 8 for the first time.

Further, the executive reveals that more than half of realme users are gaming enthusiasts. Therefore, the realme GT NEO series will now be marketed as ‘fashionable gaming smartphones’. The company has even announced a partnership with the Honor of Kings National Competition.

The last-gen realme GT NEO2 not only offers great performance but also a striking design. This formula seems to be popular among consumers, and therefore, the brand may have decided to stick with this approach.

According to previous reports, the upcoming realme GT NEO3 will arrive with a 6.7-inch 10-bit 120Hz OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, a 16MP front-facing snapper, realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 150W UltraDart fast charging support.

We expect to learn more about the handset officially via teasers in the coming days.

Vivo X Fold reportedly spotted in the subway in China

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Sean

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Mar 14, 2022

Earlier today (14th March 2022), a mysterious foldable smartphone was spotted in China. This device could be the Vivo X Fold, which is the company’s first foldable smartphone that is highly anticipated in the market.

The image was shared on Weibo (Via ITHome) and showcased the smartphone from the front. While it is still unclear which model this foldable phone actually is, it is believe to be the Vivo X Fold. Looking at the image, we can see that it has a thick case, which is likely to prevent anyone from spotting its actual design. Although, the display is in full view and does not appear to have any form of crease on the front.

In a previous report, we had covered the schematics that were revealed of the Chinese brand’s foldable handset. It showed that its cover display will have a curved edge and a center aligned punch hole. The rear side of the device has a circular module placed inside a rectangle block. This module houses the LED flash and a quad camera setup. An unknown key, a volume rocker, and a power button are available around the sides of the X Fold.

Vivo X Fold schematic by Digital Chat Station

As per recent rumors, the Vivo X Fold will sport a 6.5 inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate on the front. Furthermore, the internal display will be an 8 inch panel with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will reportedly be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is also expected to be powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. Keep in mind that these are still speculations, so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.

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BOE continued to dominate Chinese AMOLED panel production in 2021

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Mar 14, 2022

Chinese AMOLED display-producing factories had an annual average utilization rate of 53.7% in 2021, which is a 10% increase compared to 2020.

Among them, the utilization rate improved the most for TCL CSOT, from 32.7% annual utilization in 2020 to an impressive 74% in 2021, the latest report from CINNO Research shows (via IT Home).

However, it is BOE that continues to be the manufacturer with the largest production area among AMOLED panel factories in China, with a market share of 37.4% in 2021. This share is down 7.6% compared to 2020, though.

china amoled display market share boe & others — Via CINNO Research

BOE is followed by Visionox, with an 18.3% share in 2021, which is an increase of 1% when compared to 2020. Standing third is Hehui Optoelectronics EDO whose share in 2021 stood 15.6% — a decrease of 1.8% from 2020.

The data also shows that the overall installed capacity area of domestic AMOLED panel factories rose by 26.9% in 2021, while the production area increased significantly by 57.0%.

BOE has currently locked horns with Samsung, with the former trying to secure more orders for the latest iPhones. A new report suggests that BOE will supply Apple with OLED LTPO displays for its higher-end iPhones in 2023. But presently, the company is having to put up with the global chip shortage resulting in significant production cuts.

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Apple supplier pauses iPhone production in China due to COVID lockdown

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Mar 14, 2022

Foxconn, one of the primary Apple suppliers, has apparently paused its operations in China. The company has halted iPhone production due to the ongoing lockdown caused by a new wave of Coronavirus outbreak.

According to a Bloomberg report, Foxconn had to halt its operations in the region because of the recent lockdowns. Although, the company has managed to relocate production to other sites that are still operating at the moment, to offset the impact of the lockdown on its production. The lockdown is expected to be in effect till March 20 and was initially started by the Chinese government after more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported on Sunday (13th March 2022).

So now, the local government put the 17.5 million residents of Shenzhen, China into lockdown. Various forms of public transport like buses and subway systems have been closed and business are only allowed to operate for providing essential services. While Foxconn’s production takes a hit, Apple would also face the impact of the lockdown, alongside other tech firms that rely on its facilities to manufacture their products.

Although the report also points at the demand for products being low since the season follows right after the peak holiday season, Apple had just launched a number of new products recently. This includes the iPhone SE (2022), fifth gen iPad Air, and Mac Studio. So, early buyers might face delays in shipments over the ongoing lockdown in China.

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RedmiBook Pro 2022 launch date revealed, will be a thin & light performance-oriented lappy

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 14, 2022

A new iteration of the RedmiBook Pro is all set to debut on March 17th, 2022 alongside the Redmi K50 series, according to the Xiaomi Notebook official Weibo account.

The official poster for the launch says that the RedmiBook Pro 2022 will “challenge the peak performance of thin and light notebooks.” From this, it’s easy to ascertain that the laptop will focus greatly on performance.

Previous leaks had shown that at least one of the variants of the RedmiBook Pro will be equipped with the high-end 12th Gen Core i7-12650H processor. This one managed to score 1,800 and 11,872 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation.

The i7-12650H has a basic power consumption of 45W, and comprises 6 large cores and 4 small cores clocked up to 4.7GHz, 16 threads, and 24MB L3 cache.

In addition, according to Redmi GM Lu Weibing’s comments under the same post, the new product will use updated tech to greatly improve heat dissipation.

Along with the RedmiBook Pro 2022 models and the Redmi K50 series, the March 17 launch event has also been teased to lift the curtains on new Redmi TVs and routers. Weibing had earlier stated that the launch will be one of Redmi’s most important ones for the year and will be refreshing multiple older devices.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 key features tipped before India launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 14, 2022

Last month, we learned that the OnePlus Bullets Wilress Z2 neckband-style Bluetooth wireless earphones will launch in India by March or April. Now, a tipster has not only revealed when we can expect this audio accessory but also its features.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Reverb Red Featured — OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z

Ishan Agarwal has partnered with MySmartPrice to disclose more details about the upcoming OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2. According to him, the earphones will be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 10 Pro in India. The launch of the brand’s latest flagship smartphone is said to take place on March 22 or March 24.

Bluetooth SIG listing of the product was previously revealed to bear model number E305A with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Now, thanks to Ishan, we know more details about it.

First and foremost, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 will be available in two colors, such as black and blue. Further, the accessory will be IP55-rated for dust and water resistance.

The earphones will house 12.4mm dynamic drivers. They will have a battery life of 30 hours. Finally, fast charging support will enable users to gain 20 hours of battery backup with just 10 minutes of charging.

Although Ishan does not say anything about the price, we can expect the product to retail at around ₹1,999. Because the original OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z and the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 Bass Edition were introduced at this price.

Apple reportedly saved $6.5 billion by removing charger & EarPods from iPhone box

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Sean

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Mar 14, 2022

Back in 2020, Apple had launched the iPhone 12 series without a charger and EarPods within the box. The company had cited various reasons for this move, and now, a new report has revealed that this saved billions of US dollars for the brand.

When the Cupertino based giant first announced that it would be removing the charger and EarPods, many felt that the company is just trying to save more of its profits despite it officially stating environmentally friendly reasons. It also claimed that the benefit of removing the two items include smaller packing boxes, which allowed for 70 percent more devices to fit in a shipping pallet. Thus, more boxed meant that Apple could ship more iPhones at a time.

This would enable it to also reduce its yearly carbon emissions by 2 million metric tons, which the company claims is equivalent to around 500,000 cars off the road. But according to a Daily Mail report, the iPhone maker might have saved around 5 billion Pounds so far after removing the charger and EarPods from the box, which roughly translates to about 6.5 billion US Dollars. In other words, the company may have removed the basic accessories from the box to make up for the cost of the new 5G modem on its iPhones.

Notably, reducing the retail box also means that the company can reduce its shipping costs by around 40 percent. This, in turn, should lower the price of the phone to consumers. Furthermore, the brand is also now receiving additional revenue from customers that buy EarPods or AirPods and the charging brick separately. So, it won’t be a surprise if it managed to save up such a large sum in just two years.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC rivals Apple’s A15 chip on GeekBench

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Sean

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Mar 14, 2022

MediaTek has seen robust growth in the smartphone chipset market in recent times. Although it seems that the growth wasn’t simply restricted to its market share, but also its chip’s performance.

It's going to be a chip for a $500 phone, see if you can get that kind of performance in your $1000+ Galaxy phones? https://t.co/razb8MhHdq

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) March 13, 2022

While Qualcomm is one of the main rivals of the Taiwanese chipmaker, MediaTek might have its sights set even beyond. Known tipster Ice Universe recently shared a GeekBench listing of the brand’s latest flagship Dimensity 9000 SoC, and its performance was impressive. As of right now, the chipset is the company’s most powerful SoC ever and has managed to beat even Qualcomm’s current gen flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, in some benchmarks.

No smartphone has launched with the new chip, however, many brands will be releasing their offerings soon. Looking at he GeekBench listing shared by Ice Universe, the Xiaomi smartphone (which might be the upcoming Redmi K50 Pro+) scored 1309 points in the single core test and 4546 points in the multi core tests. In comparison, the Exynos 2200 on the Galaxy S22 series got 1157 and 3307 points respectively. Similarly, the Google Tensor chip on the Pixel 6 Pro also managed to receive a score of just 1042 and 2832 points in the same tests.

So, the Apple A15 Bionic is the only chipset that managed to get a score that decisively beats the Dimensity 9000 SoC, with its score of 1734 in single core test and 4818 in the multi core test. Keep in mind that synthetic benchmarks only show raw performance and not how the chipset might actually perform in real life. But its still impressive that MediaTek managed to near Apple’s top SoC and even outperform Qualcomm, which is usually the go to chipset for flagship Android phones.

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OnePlus 10 Pro memory, color variants tipped for India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 14, 2022

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 10 Pro by the end of this month in India. Recently, a tipster revealed that the handset may debut in the country either on March 22 or March 24. A few days from that, another leak has emerged disclosing the variants heading to the region.

According to Ishan Agarwal (via 91Mobiles), the OnePlus 10 Pro will be available in two colors and two memory configurations in India.

Customers will be able to avail the smartphone in either Volcanic Black or Emerald Forest color options. Even in China, the device comes in these two colors as standard, in addition to a region-exclusive limited edition featuring a ceramic white finish.

Talking about memory configurations, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be sold in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB versions in India. For the unaware, the phone also arrives in an 8GB + 256GB model in its home country. Additionally, the ceramic white color variant sports 512GB storage and 12GB RAM.

Unfortunately, Ishan hasn’t disclosed the price of the handset in India. As far as specifications are concerned, the smartphone is said to sport the exact same set of features as the original version, except for the software. The device will boot OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 outside mainland China instead of Android 12-based ColorOS 12.

How much do you think the OnePlus 10 Pro will cost in India and other international markets? Do let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition teaser hints at 512GB storage model

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Jeet

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Mar 14, 2022

Last year, in December 2021, Motorola took the wraps off the Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone as the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Now, the Lenovo-owned company is gearing up to launch a new variant of the phone, dubbed as Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition, which will feature an under-display camera. Ahead of the launch later this week, teasers are revealing some key details.

A new teaser poster of the Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition smartphone shared by the company hints that the device will have a model that will pack 512GB of internal storage. For those who are unaware, the regular Edge X30 smartphone is offered in only two internal storage options — 128GB and 256GB.

The smartphone is likely to feature a 6.7-inch OLED Full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. It will offer a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. In the camera department, it is likely to have a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

On the front side, the smartphone will be featuring a 60-megapixel snapper and will also have support for facial recognition. The phone will be running the Android 12 operating system and powered by a 54,700mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging.

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Redmi K50 series teaser confirms Samsung 2K display; launching on March 17

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Jeet

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Mar 14, 2022

Xiaomi-backed Redmi is gearing up to launch new Redmi K50 series smartphones after launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition last month in its home country China.

The company has already confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will be officially announced for the Chinese market on 17th March. Now, ahead of the launch, the brand has started teasing features of the upcoming smartphones.

In the latest teaser poster shared by the company, it is confirmed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature a display with support for 2K screen resolution which will be sourced from South Korean giant Samsung.

It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments. The company has also revealed that it is the most expensive display in the history of Redmi.

So far, the 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.

Lu Weibing, CEO of Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi K50 series will support parallel operations of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which is useful for gamers as it allows them to game with Bluetooth headsets without worrying about internet delay.

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 for sure what the devices pack, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro models to have much better specs than regular models

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Jeet

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Mar 14, 2022

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series has been in the news for the past few months, revealing some key details about the upcoming flagship phones. A few key details about the Apple iPhone 14 series are already known and some more details have surfaced online.

In a new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that unlike the smartphones from Apple launched so far, the upcoming iPhone 14 models and iPhone 14 Pro models will have drastically different specifications.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render — Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro Concept Renders

Kuo claims that the upcoming Apple A16 Bionic processor will be powering only the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series, i.e. iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max while the regular models, i.e. iPhone 14 and 14 Max will have the Apple A15 Bionic processor.

Further, the upcoming lineup will have 6GB of RAM, which is an improvement when compared to the current-generation iPhones that have 4GB of RAM. However, the Pro models in the iPhone 14 series will have LPDDR5 RAM while the standard models will keep using the LPDDR4X RAM.

Earlier it was reported that the Pro models will come with a dual pill-shaped punch-hole cutout on top of the screen for housing the front-facing camera while the regular models will continue to have a notch.

Usually, the Pro and non-Pro models of the iPhones don’t have these many differences in terms of the core specifications but this year, Apple appears to be experimenting with significantly different core internals for the iPhone models. To know for sure how much of this is true, we will have to wait for the official launch event later this year.

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Samsung confirms March 17th launch event for Galaxy A-series smartphones

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Mar 14, 2022

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event last month and now the company is gearing up to launch new A-series smartphones later this month.

The South Korean technology giant has now started sending out media invites for its second major launch event of the year. The event will take place on 17th March at 10:00 AM ET and will be live-streamed.

The event invitation from the brand clearly states that it will be focused on introducing the company’s mid-range Galaxy A-series smartphones but Samsung has not confirmed which devices will get launched at this event.

Reports about the event happening in the second half of this month were making rounds and Evan Blass recently shared leaked images related to this event. If the reports are to be believed, then Samsung could launch three devices — Galaxy A33, A53, and A73.

The Samsung Galaxy A33 is expected to be an updated version of the Galaxy A32 that was launched in February last year while the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 will be the successor of the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones launched in March 2021.

Based on the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is expected to have a 6.7-inch display and pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset while the Galaxy A53 could have a 6.5-inch display and be powered by the brand’s own Exynos 1200 SoC. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.

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Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible inverter air conditioner launched in India starting at Rs. 25,999 ($340)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 13, 2022

The Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioners wholly made in India have been unveiled in the country. There are five variants of the new multipurpose air-conditioners available and the starting price is Rs. 25,999 ($340). The products are a nice initiative by the company to contribute to the promotion of local content and expertise by tech companies in the country.

The new MarQ convertible inverter air-conditioners have an adjustable cooling mechanism for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. The range of sizes for the five variants available is between 0.8 to 1.5 tons. All the models use eco-friendly refrigerants, inverter compressor technology for energy efficiency, and Blue Fin Technology for improved coil protection and efficient cooling. The technology of the MarQ 4-in-1 air conditioners also mean that they do not need the luxury of a power stabilizer to effectively operate.

The smallest model of the Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioner is priced at 25,999 ($340), while the biggest model with a 1.5-ton capacity and 5-star rating is priced at Rs. 32,999 (~$431). Flipkart hopes that its foray into the AC market will be accentuated by its credentials as a solid e-commerce platform in India.

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Redmi K50 Colour Options Leaked Before Launch: Blue, Gold, White and Black

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 13, 2022

Redmi is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated Redmi K50 series this Thursday, March 17 in China. Earlier this week, the company had revealed the stunning design of one of its Redmi K50 series devices with a redesigned camera island and in a matte black design, which the company calls “Feather Black”.

Redmi K50 poster — Redmi K50 series in Feather Black

However, smartphones normally don’t come with only one colour option, and there are more colour options to be announced at the launch event. However, new information leaked online seems to indicate that the Redmi K50 will be coming in 4 colours in total: Black, Blue, Gold and White.

The news comes from tech enthusiast, Mayank Kumar on Twitter, which had revealed the 3 upcoming colour options via a Tweet.

Redmi-K50-Gold — Redmi K50 series in Gold

The Redmi K50 series in Gold is a refreshing look in the Android space as very few 2022 Android flagships are sporting a rich gold colourway. The only other device that comes to mind is the Golden Huawei P50 Series which was launched last year.

Redmi-K50-Blue — Redmi K50 series in Blue

The Redmi K50 series in Blue looks similar to the Matte Light Blue of its more expensive cousin, the Xiaomi 12.

Redmi-K50-White_1 — Redmi K50 series in White

The Redmi K50 series in White shares a resemblance with last year’s Redmi K40/Poco F3/Mi 11X series with the Arctic White matte finish.

However, do take the leaks of the other 3 colours with a grain of salt as these leaked renders share an uncanny likeness to the official reveal of the Feather Black colourway of the Redmi K50 by Redmi themselves.

Looks are not the only deciding factor when buying a smartphone, and Redmi knows that dearly as the company is speccing out the Redmi K50 with industry-leading performance with its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and 9000 processors under the hood.

Official Antutu Benchmarks have already shown that one of the unannounced Redmi K50 series devices equipped with the Dimensity 9000 has officially crossed the 1 million score threshold, beating out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.

Redmi also hinted that the Redmi K50 will feature a competitive camera setup to even rival flagships higher than its price range. The Redmi K50 series launch is happening this Thursday and for more coverage on the event, stay tuned to Gizmochina.

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