Even though most Pixel devices are the best of the lot, along with excellent cameras. It is no secret that these cameras excel due to the post-processing done by the camera app. Any smartphone enthusiast knows how good the GCAM app from Google is, and people have been porting the app ever since Google removed it from the Play Store. Google recently updated the camera app on the Google Pixel 6 Pro to build v8.4.300.18. Lucky for us, developer BSG released the Modded APK of the camera app to the public. So, in this guide, we’ll show you how to download and install the GCAM 8.4 APK on your Android device.
Unlike most GCAM ports, this one is usable on any device for as long it runs at least Android 10. The GCAM 8.4 port from BSG works with any smartphone, irrespective of the OEM. The app has already been tested on Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus, Asus, etc. So we believe it should work with all Android devices.
Download GCAM 8.4 APK
You can install the app as you do with any other app. Download it from here and open it. You might be asked to grant permission to install from unknown sources if you’re doing it for the first time. Install the APK, and that’s basically it. You don’t have to root your device.
GCAM 8.4: Added features and improvements
GCAM 8.4 update brings substantial improvements and new features to the camera. This includes the following.
New and improved video stabilization modes – Google has added 3 new stabilization modes to help you capture steady videos. The new Locked, Active, and Cinematic Pan modes deliver unmatched performance. These modes will come in handy if you’re shooting lengthy shots.
Night Sight in Portrait and Camera modes – You no longer have to switch modes when snapping shots in the dark.
Zoom buttons – You can now zoom in or out a lot quicker.
Magic Eraser – Google hyped up this feature in their I/O, and yes, it is truly worth it. You can now digitally remove unwanted things (or people) from your photos a lot quicker.
Google has also made some UI amendments to make it look a lot cleaner and minimal than the previous version. Give a try to the app and do let us know in the comments your opinion about it.
As Xiaomi has almost debuted the Redmi Note 11 series in all the markets, it is now expected to introduce new models in the entry-level Redmi number series. Last year, the company only released a couple of devices in the Redmi 10 series, and therefore, it is said to launch new models in the very same generation instead of the Redmi 11 series. Alleged details about one of these phones have now emerged again.
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According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi is readying to launch a budget smartphone with model number 220333QBI in India. The publication says that this handset will go official as Redmi 10 in the country. For your information, the original Redmi 10 is sold as Redmi 10 Prime in the region.
For those unaware, Xiaomiui had already reported on this phone in late January. It is codenamed ‘fog’ and it was previously suggested to launch as Redmi 10C
There is also a POCO version of the aforementioned device carrying model number 220333QPI. This model is said to break cover as POCO C4.
As far as features are concerned, the new report reiterates the camera specs earlier. However, it does talk about the handset’s software and some other specs for the first time.
Talking about the operating system first, it will boot MIUI 13 but unfortunately, the build will be based on Android 11. Further, the smartphone will arrive with a 60Hz 6.53-inch HD+ notched display (LCD), a MediaTek chipset with an octa-core CPU, a dual-SIM card slot, a MicroSD card slot, and a 5,000mah battery.
Finally, talking about cameras, the phone will come with a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 or a 50MP OmniVision OV50C primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP OmniVision OV02B1B or a SmartSens SC201CS macro snapper, and a 5MP front-facing shooter.
This alleged Redmi 10 will likely be accompanied by Redmi 10 Prime 2022, which is expected to be the same as Redmi 10 Prime from 2021.
A recent teaser video released by POCO India features the POCO X4 Pro 5G, which indicates that it may debut soon in India. To recall, POCO globally unveiled the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro 4G last month. While the M4 Pro has also launched in India, the X4 Pro 5G is yet to debut in the country. The teaser suggests that the POCO X4 Pro 5G may debut later this month in India.
The promo video released by POCO India shows that the POCO X4 Pro 5G is equipped with a 64-megapixel camera. To recall, its global edition has a 108-megapixel main camera. It is unclear whether there are any other changes to the Indian variant.
The time and date shown in the screengrab below indicate that the POCO X4 Pro 5G will be available in India at 12 pm on March 22. Hopefully, POCO India will soon confirm its launch date in the coming days.
POCO X4 Pro 5G specifications (expected)
The POCO X4 Pro 5G for India will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The X4 Pro 5G will feature a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. The rear side of the device will feature a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. The X4 Pro 5G will come with other features such as MIUI 13 based Android 11, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot for additional storage.
If you enjoy running, you’re bound to be disappointed with the current conditions that prevent you from getting out. Whether it’s raining or snowing, the temperature can be either too hot or too cold outside. Or maybe it’s simply because you’re in a bad mood and don’t want to go out. This is when you consider buying a treadmill. But there are a couple of things that stop people from getting a treadmill.
First, it’s rare that you can’t go out for a jog, and second, a treadmill takes up a lot of space.
We previously did a review video of a foldable treadmill, the WalkingPad R1 Pro, which was a great solution to the above problem. Two years later, WalkingPad has launched its updated version, the WalkingPad R2. As it happens, we have both WalkingPads and this video looks at the differences between the R1 Pro and R2.
Many of the core specifications of the WalkingPad R2 are the same as those of the R1 Pro. For example, they both use brushless motors. The Racetrack is still made of four different layers of material. And a good racetrack will protect your knees during jogging. There are also two wheels at the bottom. But the R2’s wheels are more protruding and easier for you to move around. Both Safety clips and remote controls are the same. Even the remotes can be interchanged. The most important foldable feature – its foldable mechanism, has not been changed much in the R2. Probably the WalkingPad team felt that this was the best way to fold it. Twist, pull them open, and use them in just three steps. In terms of functionality, there is no difference between the R1 Pro and the R2.
So you must be curious, where exactly has the WalkingPad R2 been upgraded?
The first difference you can easily see is the design of the R2, which has a more squared-off look, with a lot of right-angle aesthetic design, and a new screen design with more curves, which makes the R2 look even better. Of course, it doesn’t just look beautiful, it’s also much more comfortable to use. The WalkingPad R2 has a brighter screen than the R1 Pro and uses a dark acrylic background, which looks more premium. When we unfold them and take a closer look, many design details have been changed. Although the racetrack has not been upgraded, it has been made with a non-slip design next to the pedal. When you need to take a break, these rubber dots help you to stand more safely on them. Not only has the pedal been upgraded, but the material of the handrails has also been changed from the previous aluminum to Steel, enhancing the stability of the whole handrail. The Built quality of the R2 has gotten even better.
When you raise the handrail to its highest level and shake it with your hand, the difference in stability is very obvious. Also, the handle is thoughtfully designed with finger protection, when you press down fully there is a large gap to prevent you from pinching your own fingers. Handrail knobs have also been made larger for easier handling.
Let’s move up to the handrail storage box, which has also been upgraded. The R1 Pro’s storage box can only hold your phone in a vertical position. If you have a large phone with a large lens, you may not be able to fit it horizontally. You can’t put anything else in there. But the R2 storage box is not just for placing your phone at any angle, you can also put your drinks, snacks, safety clips, and remote controls on it. And because the R2 handrail is more stable, you don’t have to worry about anything falling off.
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After a few days of use, I still prefer the WalkingPad R2’s Auto mode, which is also available on the R1 Pro and adapts to your walking speed when you use it. When your foot is in the front half of the racetrack, it speeds up. When your foot is in the back half, it slows down. This way you can do without the remote control and free your hands. Adjust the speed according to what you are doing. When you’re replying to a message, for example, it can be slower. When you’re watching a video, it can be faster. When you’re concentrating on running, you can run at up to 6 km/h. If you want, use it with a standing desk, and you can even work out at home while you work.
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Using a treadmill like WalkingPad R2 in the right way can help alleviate issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle. This mode may be a little hard to use for the first time, but once you get used to it, I’m sure you’ll love it.
You can easily see that the WalkingPad R2 is actually a slightly upgraded version of the R1 Pro. The R2 has a better built quality and is much more beautiful. And many of the designs are more user-friendly. If you don’t think you need all these upgrades, then the R1 Pro, which has the same core features but is cheaper, is actually a very good choice.
Realme GT Neo3 will be launched this month in China. Ahead of the launch, Realme China’s CMO Xui Qi has rolled out a new poster through his Weibo handle to showcase the camera module of the device.
The new poster reveals that the Realme GT Neo3’s main camera will arrive with OIS support. As far as camera design is concerned, the image shows that it has a primary camera on the top. Below it is a dual-LED flash unit and the other two cameras. Reports have revealed that it will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The company is yet to confirm the front design of the Realme GT Neo3. The TENAA appearance of the device revealed that its display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. For selfies, it may come with a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The Realme GT Neo3 may arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device could have up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For security, it may feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The handset may arrive with a 2,000 Yuan (~$316) starting price.
Redmi has confirmed today that it will be announcing the Redmi K50 series of smartphones at 7 PM (local time) on March 17 in China. The Chinese manufacturer may unveil three models such as the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+.
In the poster below, a Redmi K50 series phone can be seen sporting a protruding camera island with three cameras arranged in a triangular manner, along with a dual-LED flash. The poster confirms that the Redmi K50 will be equipped with a 108-megapixel primary camera.
In February, Redmi unveiled the Redmi K50G (aka. Redmi K50 Gaming Edition) with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform onboard. The upcoming K50 series of smartphones is likely to be powered by three different chipsets. The K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are expected to feature the Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets, respectively.
The TENAA listing of the Redmi K50 will be arriving in three models, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. On other hand, the Redmi K50 Pro will come in variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The K50 and K50 Pro may carry support for 67W rapid charging.
The Redmi K50 Pro+’s TENAA listing revealed that it may come in option like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The device will carry support for 120W fast charging.
Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the K50 Pro+ will have an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel main camera, whereas the K50 Pro will have the same camera without OIS support. Previous reports have revealed that 22021211RC, 22041211AC, and 22011211C model numbers belong to the K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+.
Lenovo has a lineup of gaming products under the Legion brand and last month, the company launched its highly anticipated gaming smartphone under the Legion branding, dubbed Lenovo Legion Y90.
Today, the gaming smartphone is finally available for purchase in the Chinese market. The base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$633) while the 16GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 4,299 yuan (~$680).
The top-end model which packs 18GB RAM and 640GB of internal storage is priced at 4,999 yuan, which roughly converts to $791. Unlike some other gaming smartphones in the market, there are no color options available to choose from.
Coming to the specifications, the Lenovo Legion Y90 features a 6.92-inch E4 AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, 2460×1080 pixels screen resolution, and a high refresh rate of 144Hz and 720Hz touch sampling rate.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 18GB of RAM (supports 4GB virtual RAM expansion) and up to 512GB of internal storage. Notably, the top-end model even features 128GB of SSD storage as well, which forms a RAID 0 system with the UFS 3.1 storage for improved memory read and write speeds.
As for the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone runs the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own UI on top. The device is powered by a 5,600mAh battery that supports up to 68W fast charging which the company claims can fully charge the smartphone in just 38 minutes.
Ahead of the scheduled March 15 announcement of the global rollout of the Xiaomi 12 series, more details are coming out about the products. The latest details are related to images of the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro global versions, as well as several other key details including their respective prices. It is noted that the global version of these models will only have minimal changes from the original models released to the Chinese market.
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The leaked images were courtesy of Snoopy Tech also included details about the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G which is already available in India, with a possible global presence also mooted. As per pricing, the leak indicates that the Xiaomi 12 will be between €850 (~$940) and €900 (~$996), while the 12 Pro could cost up to 1,200 (~$1,328), with a marginal reduction in relation to the memory size available.
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There are also price leaks for the Xiaomi 12X which will reportedly sell for about €650 (~$720) but omit the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that powers the original model. The global version of the Xiaomi 12X will reportedly have the Snapdragon 870, which is two generations behind the flagship SoC.
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There are no guarantees that the leaked prices will match the official prices that will be released by Xiaomi, but these could provide some insights into the possible range of prices for the global edition of the Xiaomi 12 series.
Earlier this week, Apple unveiled a few new devices at a launch event, including the third-generation iPhone SE. The smartphone comes in improved specifications and features compared to its predecessor.
Among the enhancements for the smartphone, Apple has also increased the memory of the device, which the company has not yet advertised.
The new Apple iPhone SE now comes packed with 4GB RAM, which is more than 3GB RAM that the company offers in the second-generation model. This was confirmed by MacRumors with information sourced from strings within the Xcode 13.3 Release Candidate that Apple released following the launch event.
With the increased memory on the device, there should a noticeable performance improvement. More applications, as well as webpages in Safari, can now remain active in the background. Also, some tasks like photo and video editing can also benefit from this.
The Apple iPhone SE 3 features the same 4.7-inch display and keeps the home button with Touch ID, similar to its predecessor. However, it now packs an A15 Bionic processor which also supports 5G connectivity. In the camera department, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel camera sensor with a few new features.
The smartphone will be available for pre-order from 11th March in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and more than 30 other countries and regions. The sale of the device will begin from 18th March.
Earlier last month, Samsung launched its new flagship series which includes the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Ultra variant this year is totally different not only from its predecessor but even from the other variants of the same series. And it comes with very nice productivity features. This month, OPPO launched its new flagships as well and the most powerful model is the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Is the new OPPO flagship able to compete with the expensive Galaxy S22 Ultra or this year you would better go for the first smartphone manufacturer in the global market? This comparison between their specifications will hopefully tell you the answer.
Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 45W and Qi wireless charging 15W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Qi wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, IP68 waterproof, stylus support
5G, dual SIM, eSIM, IP68 waterproof
Design
This year OPPO released one of the most beautiful and aesthetically innovative phones ever made. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is built with a ceramic body in both its main color variants: Ceramic White and Glaze Black. There is also a third color option exclusively sold in China with a blue leather back. The frame is made of aluminum and the front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It wins the design comparison not only due to its amazing materials but also because of its great look. But the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is still a beautiful handset thanks to a curved glass body and the absence of a camera isle. Both the phones are waterproof with the IP68 certification.
Display
When it comes to the display quality, OPPO Find X5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are very close to each other. They have LTPO AMOLED displays with one billion colors, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440p. While the differences in terms of image quality are just marginal, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sports a better fingerprint scanner under the display (an ultrasonic sensor instead of an optical one) and it supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing, very useful for productivity. Note that the display of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is slightly wider with a diagonal of 6.8 inches. Both the phones feature good stereo speakers but they do not have a headphone jack.
Specs & Software
These two phones are not so distant even in terms of hardware. In select markets, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM just like the OPPO Find X5 Pro. In the remaining markets, it has a weaker Samsung Exynos 2200 mobile platform: the first chipset with an AMD GPU, but the performance is inferior to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Note that Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sports up to 1 TB of internal storage, while its rival stops at 512 GB in China and 256 GB globally. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box.
Camera
Even on the camera side, these phones are very close. It is a hard fight when it comes to the main cameras, while we know for sure that Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has better zoom capabilities thanks to its periscope camera. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 Pro shoots better ultrawide photos thanks to its 50 MP ultrawide camera. Last but not least, it has a dedicated NPU, the MariSilicon X, improving the image quality in low light conditions.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and OPPO Find X5 Pro are equipped with 5000 mAh batteries and their battery life is similar. But the charging speeds are very different because OPPO Find X5 Pro features 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra stops at 45W and 15W, respectively.
Price
You need a bit less than €1300/$1400 to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Which one is the best? It depends on your needs: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has the S Pen and great zoom capabilities, while the OPPO Find X5 Pro provides better materials, better ultrawide shots, a dedicated NPU for photography, and faster charging speeds. Make your choice.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: PRO and CONS
BGMI devs have just put out a new blog post addressing many of the frequently asked questions and queries from players in the ‘We Heard You’ feedback section. In this installment, the devs have talked about matters concerning the BGMI emulator, redeem codes, 90 FPS support for more devices, bonus challenge, and new character voucher event. So let’s take a look at these issues in detail.
Firstly, the devs have answered the long-standing question of if BGMI will get support for an official emulator version of the game. As we know, the now-banned PUBG Mobile has an official emulator version with Tencent‘s Gameloop emulator, however, players of BGMI don’t have an official emulator and usually make do with the Bluestacks emulator which is not optimized for the game.
The devs have stated that emulators make it easier to modify game files and partake in illegal activities such as the use of cheats, mods, or any other application which can give an unfair advantage. So currently, they are not keen on rolling out the emulator version. So it looks like there won’t be an official optimized emulator for BGMI anytime soon.
On questions about 90 FPS compatibility for other devices, the devs stated that they are currently testing multiple devices to provide 90 FPS support on them. As it stands, a lot of devices currently support 90 FPS performance but in order to ensure a smooth experience across the board – the devs will require extensive testing on a number of devices.
Other than that, the devs have informed us that they are in the process of internally reviewing the redeem code feature on their official website and will soon be launching events where players will be able to use it to redeem codes for in-game rewards.
Carl Pei’s Nothing last year launched its first product – the Nothing Ear (1) and the set of wireless earbuds was an instant hit. The company has since made some moves that signaled plans to expand its product offering to include smartphones and other smart products. Last year, a partnership with Qualcomm was announced and only a few days back, Nothing CEO Carl Pei and Qualcomm’s CEO, Cristiano Amon, were spotted admiring a smartphone believed to be the brand’s first smartphone in the works.
Nothing has now officially announced that it would hold an event on March 23 at 14:00 GMT and a countdown is already running on its official website. The event tagged “The Truth” will see the brand release its product roadmap for the year 2022. Well, the company did not specifically reveal what it would unveil on that day but we suspect the brand’s first smartphone that Pei was spotted showing off to Cristiano Amon a few days back.
The only clue that can be spotted on the countdown banner on Nothing’s website is the Snapdragon logo tucked into the bottom left corner. This could be a hint that the company will indeed by unveiling its first smartphone on that day.
At the moment, nothing is known about Nothing’s upcoming smartphone except that it will pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. We expect more details to emerge by way of teasers as the days go by.
Sony Xperia 1 IV 5G’s launch seems near as the smartphone was recently spotted in leaks and the device’s renders were also surfaced. Now, the Xperia 1 IV 5G’s concept images have been outed, courtesy of LetsGoDigital.
The images show the smartphone’s front as well as the back profile. The device sports a flat-screen panel with no notch. It has the traditional bezels and a Sony standard tall design. If we go by the leaks, the display on the Xperia 1 IV 5G is a 6.5-inch panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4K resolution. The screen has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.
At the back, the smartphone sports a vertical camera setup with three lenses. It also has an LED flash below the first two lenses. The cameras here are expected to be ZEISS branded. There are no details of the megapixel counts of these sensors. To recall, the predecessor also had three sensors at the back. It has an ultra-wide and a telephoto lens as the secondary and tertiary sensors. We can expect the same on the Xperia 1 IV.
The smartphone has a power button on the right spine, which is touted to double up as a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is expected to come with an IP68 rating. Since it will be a flagship offering, it is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
As per leaks, the phone could pack a 5,000mAh battery and may have a 45W fast charging support. Just like the predecessor, the Xperia 1 IV is also expected to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The phone will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box.
The smartphone market has been captured by Apple once again and this time iPhone models have dominated 7 positions among the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2021.
According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, the Apple iPhone 12 was the best-selling smartphone of the year 2021. People have preferred this reasonably priced non-Pro high-ender with a normal screen size in comparison to other flagship models with a total world sale of 2.9 percent.
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On the second spot is the iPhone 12 Pro Max accounting for 2.2% of global smartphone sales in 2021. On the third position is the vanilla iPhone 13 with a 2.1% share in global sales, and iPhone 12 Pro gets the fourth position with around 2.1% share. Closing out the top five is the iPhone 11, which is still going strong despite now being two generations old.
According to Apple’s recent 1.39 billion estimated smartphone sales, the Cupertino giant may have sold around 40 million units of iPhone 12 models, and 30 million copies of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Other models on the list like iPhone 13, 12 Pro, and 11 models may have seen sales in the neighborhood of 27 and 29 million units each.
Similar to last year, the list did not feature any Samsung high-end devices but rather the budget-oriented Galaxy A12 kept the company in the sixth position.
Xiaomi took advantage of its low to mid-range models with huge success in markets like China, India, and Asia pacific. Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 featured in the seventh and tenth positions respectively keeping the smartphone maker on the top ten list.
The iPhone SE 2020 also remained a popular choice for customers, enjoying a 1.6% share of the total smartphone sales in 2021. And since Apple has just launched the iPhone SE 2022, we can expect the model to be placed higher on the table for the top-selling phones in 2022.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in at the ninth position in the top ten list edging out the 13 Pro which did not make it in the top 10. This could be due to customers preferring the bigger screen of the Pro Max model, and if this indeed turns out to be true, then this year’s top 10 might look a lot different as Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 14 Max, which is said to have a screen that will be equal in dimensions to the iPhone 14 Pro Max but will cost less than the iPhone 14 Pro.
After launching the Honor Magic4 flagship series, the company is all set to bring a budget smartphone to the market. The device will be called the Honor X8 4G and it has now passed the Geekbench certification. The certification reveals key details of the device confirming a Snapdragon SoC under the hood.
The Honor X8 4G has the model number TFY-LX3 and it scores 378 points in the single-core department and 1473 points in the multi-core department. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The CPU here has a base frequency of 1.90Ghz. It has 6GB of RAM and boots on Android 11 OS.
Previously, the smartphone was rumored to have three model numbers — TFY-LX2, TFY-LX1, and TFY-LX3. Interestingly, the phone is said to have Google apps and services. As per certifications, the device will come with a 4,000mAh battery and has a 22.5W fast charging support. It will have Bluetooth v5.0 and Wi-Fi support.
Other than this, the Honor X8 4G is expected to come with a 6.7-inch LTPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It will come with a 64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera system at the rear and a single 16MP selfie snapper. Leaks reveal a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant without the presence of the microSD card slot. The phone will have a side-mounted fingerprint reader and boot on the Android 11 OS.
Xiaomi’s Redmi was expected to launch an entry-level smartphone dubbed Redmi 10C soon in the market. However, there was no launch date. Now, ahead of any announcements, the Redmi 10C was found listed on Nigeria’s Jumia store.
As per the listing, the Redmi 10C is priced at 90,000 Nigerian Naira(roughly 216 US Dollars) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The smartphone is listed in the Graphite Grey shade. It can be purchased directly from the Jumia Nigeria store.
The Redmi 10C sports a hybrid design at the back while featuring the standard water-drop notch screen on the front. It sports a 6.53-inch LCD display and has a modern aspect ratio. Its bezels are fairly noticeable, especially at the bottom.
The device sports a single camera at the front which is a 5MP sensor. Moving to the rear, it has a triple camera system placed in the square-shaped module. The setup goes by a 13MP main lens and two 2MP sensors. The camera island also has LED flash, Redmi branding, and a fingerprint scanner.
Coming to the rest of the specs, the smartphone is powered by an unknown octa-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The listing reveals that the phone runs on the old Android 10 version and packs a 5,000mAh battery.
Since Redmi is yet to make an official announcement about the smartphone, we advise our readers to take the above information with a grain of salt.
According to a MySmartPrice report, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M53 5G has been spotted on Geekbench revealing some of its specs and features.
The Geekbench listing reveals that the Galaxy M53 5G carries the SM-M536B model number. The device has an ARM MT6877V/ZA octa-core processor, which is the codename for the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC. The Dimensity 900 processor comes with two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz which are built on a 6nm node.
Coming to the Geekbench scores, the Galaxy M53 5G manages to secure 726 points in the single-core test and scored 2168 points in the multi-core test. Other than that, the Galaxy M53 5G is revealed to come with Android 12 based OneUI 4.0 out of the box. The listing shows that the device sports 6GB of RAM, however, it is likely that it will also launch with an 8GB RAM variant as well.
The device is expected to debut with a price tag under Rs. 30,000 ($392) in India. To get an idea of what to expect from the Galaxy M53 5G, let’s take a look at the current Galaxy M52 5G device.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+(2400 x 1080p) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate panel and features a thin-bezel design. It has a 32MP single camera at the front for selfie shots.
Moving to the rear, the phone equips a 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro shooter. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G octa-core SoC clocked at up to 2.4GHz. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging technology. It comes with a dual-SIM slot and also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB.
The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports facial unlock. It boots on Android 11 out of the box and has Samsung’s OneUI on top of it. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. The device has the following dimensions 76.4 x 164.2 x 7.4mm.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Curtain Companion which can be hung and used without installation under crowdfunding. The product supports U-shaped, I-shaped, and Roman pole multi-track operations thus ensuring that you won’t need to change your curtain rails to use it. The product carries a retail price of 349 yuan (~$55) while it is on offer for 299 yuan (~$47) during the crowdfunding period. There is a Roman pole version with a crowdfunding price of 349 yuan (~$55).
As stated earlier, the Mijia Curtain Companion does not require a specific type of curtain rail as it can be hung and used immediately, automatically transforming an ordinary curtain setup into smart curtains in seconds. Also, it is compatible with mainstream tracks such as U-shaped, I-shaped, and Roman poles. The Mijia Curtain Companion comes with an automatic gripping fetaure whereby the algorithm intelligently adjusts the fit.
In terms of control, the gadget supports XiaoAi’s voice assistant control. With this, you can initiate the opening of the curtain with just voice command. With the Mijia app, you can check the curtain status and control the curtain opening and closing ratio.
The curtain companion can also be connected to a Bluetooth mesh gateway which will allow the opening and closing to be timed, among other remote functions. If you need to open and close the curtains in both directions, you can set up group control in the Mijia app but will need two Mijia Curtain Companions to be synced to function together.
Furthermore, the Mijia Curtain Companion has a built-in 6400mAh battery, which can be used for 4 months in normal mode and 6 months in long-range mode, and can pull up to 12kg of curtains.
It hasn’t been that long since Redmi debuted the Note 11 series of smartphones in markets. We recently spotted the Redmi Note 11S 5G on the FCC database which will likely launch soon. However, news has begun to surface of Redmi’s plan to soon debut the Note 12 series.
According to popular Weibo tipster DigitalChatStation, Redmi will focus on the Redmi Note 12 series after it gets done launching the remaining K50 series smartphones. So far, the brand has only debuted the Redmi K50G aka K50 Gaming Edition in the market and is yet to launch the vanilla K50, the K50 Pro, and the K50 Pro plus smartphones.
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global
The tipster states that the Redmi Note 12 series will debut in Q2 2022, meaning between April-June. Considering that we are already in March, we expect that more information about the Note 12 series will start surfacing soon. So far, we know that the Note 12 series carries the codename L16 and has another version codenamed L16U which could be the higher-end device in the series, likely the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.
It will be interesting to see what changes Xiaomi decides to make to the Redmi Note 12 devices compared to the current line of offerings. Maybe a more linear naming scheme around the globe? A Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of a Dimensity 920 in the top-end device? Let us know what specs you want the next-gen Redmi Note devices to come with, and stay tuned for any notable developments on the matter.
The Okinawa Okhi 90 electric scooter has been the subject of some exciting teasers lately as the buildup to its launch gathers momentum. The Okinawa Okhi 90 comes with a lot of innovative features alongside its up to 200km range, and a new teaser has provided a glimpse of the e-scooter’s LED lighting and headlight.
The latest teaser was coming from the official social media handles of Okinawa Autotech, an Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. The LED turn signals and the headlight of the 2022 Okinawa Okhi 90 both sit inside a casing with a possible chrome outline.
We already know that the 2022 Okinawa Okhi 90 is billed for unveiling on March 24. There are still much more details yet to be provided for the high-speed e-scooter which can accomplish speeds up to 80km/h. It will be interesting to see how much juice the lithium-ion battery pack has and whether it will be swappable. The Okinawa Okhi 90 has been spotted on Indian roads undergoing testing, albeit camouflaged.
The Okhi 90 will have integrated LED indicators, LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, and an LED instrument cluster. The LED instrument cluster will show information on the battery, speed, range, and more. There are several other exciting features that the Okinawa Okhi 90 will come with including geofencing, alerts, navigation aids, diagnostics and ride behavior analysis.
As the buildup continues ahead of the March 24 launch of the Okhi 90 e-scooter, several other key details will surface including pricing information for the e-scooter. It is expected that the Okinawa Okhi 90 will square up with some of the current high-speed electric bikes in the market. Some of the leading brands in that segment in India are Bajaj, TVS, and Ola.
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