After pushing Android 12 stable update to the Xperia 5 III models, Sony has now released the new software skin for the Xperia 5 II devices. Sony Xperia 5 II was launched back in 2020 with Android 10 OS and flagship specs like the Snapdragon 865 SoC, triple cameras.
The Android 12 stable update comes with firmware version 58.2.A.0.899. It carries a size of 1,000MB and is currently available for devices in the US, Asia, Europe, Russia. The specific models supported are XQ-AS52, XQ-AS72, and XQ-AS62.
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If you own the device, you should have received the notification to update. In case you didn’t, just head to the Settings page followed by the Software update menu. The update page doesn’t seem to show the changelog, but you’ll get all the Android 12 features with the update.
Sony Xperia 5 II Specifications
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio and a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone features a triple camera system with a 12MP main lens, a 12MP wide-angle sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor. The camera is capable of shooting 4K HDR videos at 120fps.
It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support. The device has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and has a USB Type-C port.
Earlier today, we learned that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is possibly delayed till the second half of 2022 due to Xiaomi looking to launch the device with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC rather than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.
But that doesn’t mean that the leaks will stop as tipster @Shadow_leaks has revealed some specs and concept renders of the upcoming flagship device.
The tipster states that the smartphone will come with a 6.73-inch 2K E5 AMOLED Display which uses LTPO 2.0 technology. The screen will support 10bit color and is said to have a 120Hz refresh rate.
The tipster states that the smartphone will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, but considering recent reports, this may or may not be accurate. Moving to optics, the tipster reveals that the smartphone will feature two 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensors working as the primary and ultrawide cameras. The device is also said to feature a 16-megapixel portrait lens and a 48-megapixel IMX586 telephoto camera.
The camera setup described by the tipster is in stark contrast from the previous leaks which have described that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will have a similar triple camera setup to the Xiaomi 11 Ultra consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultrawide, and another 40-megapixel sensor for the periscope telephoto camera.
Other than that, the leakster reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come with a 500mAh battery and 120W fast charging support. It will likely boot Android 12 based MIUI out of the box and will feature stereo speakers along with an IP68 water and dust resistant certification.
Considering that the tipster doesn’t have a standing record for reliable leaks, we suggest readers take these specifications with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more info on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra.
The OPPO Find X5 launched in the global market in three different variants: OPPO Find X5, Find X5 Pro and Find X5 Lite. This year, OPPO decided to launch the vanilla version instead of the Neo variant in order to provide two advanced flagships, but the midrange variant is not missing from the trio. This comparison between their specifications will explain to you the difference between each device from the new flagship series. Note that this comparison does not include the Dimensity 9000 version of the Find X5 Pro which was only launched in China, but the only difference between this device and the Snapdragon version (if we exclude the processor) is the absence of the MariSilicon X NPU.
OPPO Find X5 vs OPPO Find X5 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Lite
OPPO Find X5
OPPO Find X5 Pro
OPPO Find X5 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm,
196 g
163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm,
218 g
160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm,
173 g
DISPLAY
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Naturally, the most attractive design belongs to the OPPO Find X5 Pro. This is one of the few flagships made of ceramic and it is extremely elegant. In China, it even comes in an additional blue color option made of leather. Right after, we got the OPPO Find X5 with a glass back and an aluminum frame, but you should not underestimate the Lite variant because it is the most compact, thinnest, and most lightweight device of the trio.
Display
The OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with the most advanced display: an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, the LTPO technology, a Quad HD+ resolution, and an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. The vanilla version still comes with a billion-color display, but it has a lower Full HD+ resolution and it lacks the LTPO technology. With the OPPO Find X5 Lite, you get an inferior AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate like the one found on the Reno6.
Specs & Software
The most powerful chipset is the one found on the OPPO Find X5 Pro: the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. Then we got the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform of the original X5: still a flagship chipset, but with lower performance. The Find X5 Lite comes with the midrange Dimensity 900, not so impressive if compared to the other siblings.
Camera
The OPPO Find X5 and the Pro variant come with the same camera department including a pair of 50 MP sensors with OIS and a 13 MP telephoto lens with optical zoom. But the Pro variant adds the important MariSilicon X: the first proprietary chip released by OPPO. This chip is very important because it improves the photo and video quality, even in low light conditions. The Find X5 Lite has a midrange camera setup including a 64 MP main sensor.
Last but not least, the OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with a bigger 5000 mAh battery. The vanilla Find X5 supports 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging just like the Pro, but with a smaller 4800 mAh battery. The Find X5 Lite lacks wireless charging and comes with an even smaller 4500 mAh battery.
Price
The OPPO Find X5 Pro carries a price tag of €1300/$1421, the vanilla version costs €999/$1093, and the Lite is priced at €499/$546. These are the prices for the European market, but they obviously vary depending on the region.
OPPO Find X5 vs OPPO Find X5 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Lite: PRO and CONS
One of India’s top smart wearable brands, boAt recently launched the boAt watch Blaze with a large 1.75-inch display, 500 nits brightness, and a SpO2 monitor. And now, the brand is preparing to launch another smart wearable in the sub-continent dubbed the boAt Wave Pro 47.
Amazon India already has a landing page for the upcoming boAt smartwatch talking about some of its specs and features but the launch date and price still remain a mystery.
The watch has been made to capture the essence of India and even its name, the boAt Wave Pro 47 is a reference to the Independence of India in 1947. On to the specs and features, the smartwatch will come with a 1.69-inch screen with a square design dial and a peak brightness of 500 nits. It will come with a side button for navigating and accessing the menu. Users can change the watch faces of the wearable and personalize it using the companion app on their smartphones. The watch is also IP67 dust and water-resistant.
The special feature offered with this smartwatch is to do with the subcontinent’s favorite sport, Cricket. The boAt Wave Pro 47 provides a feature showing live cricket scores so you don’t miss even a second of a match even while on the move. Boat says with this smartwatch, users will be able to keep an eye on the live scores of cricket matches and get the latest updates. This feature is available for India Men’s and Women’s team ODI, T20I, and IPL games.
The smartwatch is capable of lasting up to 7 days on a single charge and comes with a fast charger capable of charging the device from 0-100% in just 30 minutes.
Additionally, the smartwatch offers a SpO2 sensor, a heart rate tracker, a pedometer, a temperature monitor, sleep tracking, sedentary reminders, and multiple sports modes including custom running plans which can be accessed via the boAt Crest app. The boAt wave Pro 47 also offers generic smartphone features like checking notifications, music control, and camera control. As the smartwatch has already been listed on Amazon India, we can expect it to launch in the coming days.
Xiaomi’s Redmi will soon refresh the RedmiBook Pro lineup. This year, the RedmiBook Pro 15 is expected to come with an upgraded specs sheet like Intel’s 12th gen processor and improved design. Now, the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 has appeared on the Geekbench certification confirming key hardware details.
The RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 edition offers a score of 1800 points in the single-core department and 11872 points in the multi-core department on the Geekbench 5. The notebook is powered by the Intel Core i7-12650 processor clocked at a base frequency of 2.26GHz. The processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, it has up to 24MB cache. It has 16GB of RAM and is expected to come with 512GB of SSD storage like the predecessor.
There haven’t been any concrete leaks about the upcoming laptop. But we do know that the Redmi Book Pro 15 will have four variants – RMA2202-AD, RMA2202-BD, RMA2202-AI, and RMA2202-BI. As per the Bluetooth SIG certification, all the laptops will have Bluetooth v5.1 support.
Apart from this, we can speculate the upcoming RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 to come with a high-resolution display featuring a fast refresh rate. The laptop may come with low blue light certification and DC dimming features like the predecessor. We can expect the laptop to come with a dedicated GPU, but at the moment, there are no details about it.
Redmi is yet to reveal the laptop’s launch timeline, but given that the laptop has passed Geekbench, also since the predecessor was launched in March last year, we can expect the 2022 edition’s launch this month.
Vivo’s upcoming flagship smartphones in the X80 series are expected to debut in the coming month. The smartphones have received multiple leaks earlier this year, and now, tipster @Shadow_Leak has Tweeted out the entire spec sheet of the Vivo X80 Pro and the X80 Pro Plus variants, so let’s take a look at these in detail.
Vivo X80 Pro+ Specs (rumored)
VIVO X70 Pro Plus
Starting with the superior variant, the tipster states that the Vivo X80 Pro Plus will come with a curved 6.78-inch QHD+ (1440p) E5 10bit Amoled display based on LTPO 2.0 technology and will have a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device will run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and will come with 6GB, 8GB, and 12GG LPDDR5 RAM options. For storage, customers will get to choose from 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options.
The device will offer a quad-camera setup with a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 primary sensor with f/1.3 aperture and OIS, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultrawide camera, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 2x optical zoom camera, and another 12-megapixel IMX663 telephoto camera with 10x Hybrid zoom and 60x “code zoom.” On the front, the device will get a 44-megapixel selfie snapper. The camera setup of the device will be powered by Vivo’s in-house V1 Image Signal Processor (ISP) chip and will come with Zeiss color calibration.
The battery of the Vivo X80 Pro Plus will have 4700mAh capacity and will come with 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support. Other than that, the device is said to have stereo speakers, up to 6GB virtual RAM capacity, an in-display fingerprint sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor for vibration, Android 12 based OS, and IP68 water and dustproof certification.
Vivo X80 Pro Specs (rumored)
The X80 Pro will bring a 6.78-inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED screen with 10-bit color support and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device will house a MediaTekDimensity 9000 SoC under the hood and will come with 6GB/8GB LPDDT5 RAM and 128GB/256GB USF 3.1 storage.
For optics, the device will feature a quad-cam setup with a 50-megapixel SONY IMX789 sensor with f/1.4 aperture and OIS, and three 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 sensors playing the roles of an ultrawide camera, a 2x optical zoom camera, and a telephoto camera with 10x hybrid zoom and 60x “code zoom.” On the front, the X80 Pro will get a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.
The device will come with a 4700mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support. It will run on Android 12 based OS OriginOS Ocean out of the box and will have NFC and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The tipster has also stated that the devices will debut in April and will be priced at 6,499 yuan and 5,699 yuan respectively for the base models of the Vivo X80 Pro Plus and the X80 Pro.
Swiss-based watchmaker Garmin has unveiled its latest smartwatch models for the Indian market. The Garmin Instinct 2 series comes in its full lineup comprised of the Instinct 2, Instinct 2, Instinct 2 Solar, Instinct 2S, and Instinct 2S Solar.
As the naming pattern suggests, the Solar model comes with solar charging. The major distinction is the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S which both differ in size. The Instinct 2 model utilizes a 45mm bezel while the Instinct 2S features a slightly smaller 40mm bezel. The company is offering up to six different models between Instinct 2 and 2S.
The Garmin Instinct 2 series features a rugged design and is GPS-enabled. You also get fitness features such as VO2 Max and Sleep Score, trackback routing, and other activity tracking features. The smartwatches also bring a number of health stats monitoring features such as blood oxygen, heart rate, stress tracking, burned calories, respiration rate, sleep score as well as women’s health tracking.
The smartwatch comes with up to 30 different sports modes including skiing, swimming, running, biking, among others. It is well suited for water sports with a 10ATM water resistance rating.
The battery life on the non-solar models of the Instinct 2 can go up to 28 days when used in the smartwatch mode. The battery life can be extended to 65 days if the watch is on battery saver mode while it will last for just 30 hours with continuous GPS turned on. The solar models turn things up with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 48 hours with continuous GPS mode.
On the other hand, the Garmin Instinct 2S has a peak battery life of 50 days in battery saver mode and up to 21 days in smartwatch mode. Using continuous GPS brings down the battery life to just 22 hours. The Instinct 2S Solar boasts of 51 days battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 28 hours with continuous GPS mode.
Garmin Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S Prices in India
Here is the pricing of the Instinct 2 series;
Instinct 2S Graphite is priced at Rs. 33,990 (~$441) while the
A last-minute leak is pointing in the direction that Cupertino-based company, Apple could release a raft of products today March 8, 2022. The products lined up for today’s launch include an Apple Mac Studio and a Studio Display. These new details for products lined up for Apple’s Peek Performance Event unveiling add further hype to the event.
The Apple iPhone SE 3, the new iPad Air 5, and a Mac Mini are among the devices lined up for the unveiling. There is no way of verifying the current leak, but we could expect a few surprises from Apple during the event. The new leak indicates that we might see a bigger Mac Mini, which is called the Mac Studio, a new and cheaper Studio Display.
The specific leak relates to a YouTube video by Luke Mani, who indicated that Apple is planning to release a new Mac Studio, which bears a striking semblance with the Mac Mini although it is bigger and has greater functionality than the Mac Mini. Performance-wise, the Mac Studio is also faster and cools more efficiently than the Mac Mini.
The new Apple Mac Studio is expected to be cheaper than the Mac Pro. The new Apple Studio Display seems to be a cheaper 27-inch display, with the MiniLED technology omitted. There are several other omissions that imply that the new Apple Studio Display will be far cheaper than the Pro Display XDR.
The leaks also relate to a green Apple iPhone 13 and a purple iPad Air 5. With a few hours to the launch, we keep our fingers crossed on the surprises Apple has formulated for the event.
While Apple is getting ready to kick off its event today, leaks about the September 2022 due iPhone 14 series are filling in the gaps. Last time we learned that this year, the notch will be replaced with the punch-hole setup. And Now, Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants has revealed that the notch is indeed getting replaced by the punch-hole but not for all the models.
We now have a look at the actual timeline as to when we’ll see the punch-hole panel on the iPhones. Young reveals that the iPhone 14 series will get both a notch display as well as a dual punch-hole. The notch will be for the iPhone 14, while the 14 Pro models will get a dual punch-hole (mix of a pill-shaped hole and a punch-hole).
The iPhone 15 series, however, which will be in 2023, will get the Pill-shaped hole + a punch-hole in entirety. Also, the punch-hole and Pill will become smaller for the 15. Notably, the two holes on the iPhone 14 Pro and the upcoming 15 series models are said to be for the Face ID integration and obviously for the cameras.
This pill-shaped hole will be an attempt to make the face ID module go under the display while showcasing the actual screen. This could be achieved with more transparent materials for the display or by using backside laser drilling, different patterns for the cathodes in the OLED.
Interestingly, Young reveals that the latter method is already taken into consideration and it could be mass-produced. However, don’t expect the under-display Face ID anytime sooner, it will probably take a while for Apple to implement it. So, not on 14 Pro, and having it on the iPhone 15 series is a question.
In addition to the Under-display Face ID, a previous report from Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was likely to bring under-display fingerprint readers and it even trailed the technology, but the company wasn’t happy with the final design. And so, Apple completely canceled the design.
In a few hours, Apple will kick-off their Peek Performance launch event where the brand is expected to launch new iPads including the iPad Air, new Mac devices as well as the show stopper, the new iPhone SE 2022 model.
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Now, just moments before the supposed launch, new leaks have surfaced of the iPhone SE that detail some exciting features which will come with the new affordable iPhone. According to tipster lanzuk, Taiwanese supply chain sources have informed that the iPhone SE 3 will indeed come with Apple’s in-house A15 Bionic chipset. These are the same chips that power the current iPhone 13 lineup. The tipster also added that the smartphone will come with an improved camera system over its predecessor which has previously been stated by trusted sources like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
The tipster also says that the iPhone SE 2022 will get a bigger battery compared to the 1,821mAh battery on the iPhone SE 2020, and in combination with the more power-efficient A15 chip, the phone is sure to get a solid battery performance boost. On the topic of battery, the leaker says that the phone will come with MagSafe charging support, which is in contrast to the majority of previous leaks we have received so far.
For increased durability, the smartphone will come with the ceramic shield glass that was introduced with iPhone 12. The material is a combination of glass and ceramic and is meant to protect the phone in case it’s dropped accidentally.
And lastly, the tipster informs that the entry-level Apple smartphone will be begging a bump in its RAM capacity landing it at 4GB from the 3GB featured on the last-gen SE model.
The base price of the smartphone is expected to be the same as last gen and it will likely debut with a $399 price tag, contrary to previous reports which have stated that the smartphone will be priced around $300.
However, the credibility of these leaks are up for debate so we suggest that you take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for our coverage of the Apple Peek Performance launch event.
South Korea has approved certain rules that will allow the government to ban app stores by Apple and Google from forcing software developers to use their payments systems.
For those unaware, the Cupertino and Search Engine giant have been facing scrutiny across the globe over their app stores. At the moment, both brands hold a duopoly in the market with most smartphone users using either of the two stores for apps. However, the two companies also charge take a share from any transaction made within apps from developers and did not allow for third party payment methods. Thus, telecom regulators in nations like South Korea have been targeting the Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
South Korea has recently passed a new law, an amendment to the Telecommunication Business Act, which will help remove the dominance held by Apple and Google. Both firms typically charge 30 percent on developers, but the new rules that are called enforcement ordinance will help developers bypass this charge. The new rule will be put into effect starting from March 15 and bars “the act of forcing a specific payment method to a provider of mobile content.”
Han Sang-hyuk, chairman of Korea Communications Commission (KCC) added that “In order to prevent indirect regulatory avoidance, prohibited acts’ types and standards have been established as tightly knit as possible within the scope delegated by the law.” So now, any infractions may reach as high as 2 percent of an average annual revenue from related business practices, as per the new rules.
Earlier today, Samsung launched its first Galaxy F series device of 2022 – Galaxy F23 5G. The new handset for the Indian market packs some interesting features. Above all, it is priced competitively. This combination makes it an unusual budget smartphone from the South Korean tech giant.
Compelling Features
The Galaxy F23 5G is unlike other budget smartphones from Samsung. The device arrives with an attractive set of specifications.
First and foremost, it flaunts a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. However, the screen is LCD and has a dewdrop notch.
There are multiple handsets in this segment with high refresh rate OLED panels. But they don’t house a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC with a 5G modem like the Galaxy F23 5G. The cherry on top is that the phone features 12 5G bands, which markets it future-proof.
That’s not all, the device boots Android 12-based One UI 4.1. It not only comes with Knox security but Samsung also promises two years of OS updates and up to four years of security updates.
If that’s not enough, the smartphone even has support for full-fledged Samsung Pay via NFC. At the moment, it is the most affordable Samsung handset in India with this feature. Though UPI is the most-preferred payment platform in the country, one can find contactless gateways in most places.
Further, the phone arrives with a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a large 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 25W fast charging. Unfortunately, it does not ship with a charger.
Apart from the display, the only other lackluster on-paper specs of the Galaxy F23 5G belong to its cameras. The phone comes with a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor, an 8MP 123° ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and an 8MP front-facing shooter.
Stellar Price
The aforementioned specifications mean nothing if the Galaxy F23 5G is not priced well. Thankfully, it’s not the case. The device costs ₹17,499 and ₹18,499 for 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.
These price tags definitely don’t sound that intriguing. What’s more temping is the ₹1,500 discount offered by Samsung for a limited time as ‘introductory price’. On top of this, customers can avail additional ₹1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank cards. The two offers lower the price of the handset to ₹14,999 and ₹15,999.
Since Samsung is known for selling its online-specific hands at discounted price tags for a longer period of time along with bank offers, most people won’t need to pay the full price. Also, the firm usually brings back these offers even if they go away for a while.
Competitors
The better alternatives of Galaxy F23 5G are limited to 4G connectivity. The first model is the year-old Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is slightly costlier. The runner-up is the new Redmi Note 11S, which costs almost the same as the Samsung phone.
Talking about 5G competitors, the vivo T1 5G goes head to head with the Galaxy F23 5G. The other one will be the costlier realme 9 Pro 5G. The upcoming realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE also look like worthy contenders.
Conclusion
Though there are multiple other options in this price category, the Galaxy F23 5G is definitely worth a look at, especially if you are looking for a 5G smartphone. Samsung seems to have cracked the formula for affordable 5G phones.
The only major drawback we could think of is the lack of an AMOLED display, which has become common now. The device tries to right this with unique features like Samsung Pay, 12 5G bands, and guaranteed software updates.
What are your thoughts on the Galaxy F23 5G? Do let us know in the comment section below.
At MWC 2022, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book2 Pro and the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 laptops. Samsung India recently tweeted a teaser hinting at the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360’s arrival in the Indian market. And now, the device has officially appeared on Amazon India’s website.
According to the Amazon India landing page, the notebook is still listed as “Coming Soon” and therefore there is no confirmation about its actual release date. But the product is sure to launch sometime this month. Interested customers can even opt-in for the “Notify Me” function which will send you an email and notification when the laptop becomes available in the market.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 specifications
The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 comes with a 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED touch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits brightness in regular mode, and 500 nits while viewing HDR content. The laptop is pretty lightweight at 1.41kg and has a 360-degree hinge.
It runs Windows 11 OS out of the box and has support for the S Pen stylus. The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 comes powered with Intel‘s 12th gen Core i7 and Core i5 processors, paired with integrated Iris XE graphics. The laptop is will be available with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
The Book2 Pro 360 13.3-inch model has a 63Wh battery, while the 15.5-inch packs a 68Wh battery. Both carry support for 65W fast charging through USB-C.
The notebook comes with Dolby Atmos powered dual stereo 4 speakers. These devices are equipped with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, and 5G (only on Pro). When it comes to ports, these devices offer a Thunderbolt 4, a USB-C port (two on 360), 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 starts at $1,249.99 in the US. So, we can expect it to launch around the same price in India, which is Rs 96,000 approx. The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 will soon be available through Samsung Stores and Amazon India.
While we already know that Google is planning on launching a Pixel 6a smartphone and its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch soon, it appears that the company is delaying the release of both upcoming products.
as i mentioned in today’s show:
i am hearing that google has delayed the pixel 6a until late july. (chip shortage)
pixel watch is still may 26th, but the source believes it could soon be pushed as well.https://t.co/iqoh9RlCzk
Previously, we had reported on the Search Engine giant’s new handset and smartwatch launch being imminent after they were listed on online carriers. But now, it seems that the brand’s budget smartphone has been delayed to July 2022. On the other hand, the Pixel Watch has also been delayed, and will reportedly launch in May. The news arrives from Jon Prosser who also claimed that the smartwatch might get even further delayed as well.
In other words, we are still a couple of months away from a Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch launch. The company’s first smartwatch was rumored to be unveiled on 26th May 2022, but its possible that it may launch along with the affordable new Pixel phone. Prosser claims that the primary reason for the delay of the two products is the ongoing chip shortage, which has already affected numerous industries across the globe, even fellow smartphone brands.
Furthermore, with its current generation of smartphones, Google is now shipping its Pixel devices with its proprietary Tensor chips. As of right now, the Pixel 6a is rumored to also feature the same Tensor GS101 SoC that is also found on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt and stick around as we will be providing more updates.
Xiaomi has officially announced that the much-awaited global launch of the Xiaomi 12 series will happen on March 15. The announcement put to rest speculations about the brand’s flagship launch outside China where the Xiaomi 12 series has been launched since last year. The launch event will commence at 8 PM China time (12PM UTC) and will stream live across various platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook as well as Xiaomi’s own website. Although the company did not reveal the models that would be hitting the global turf, we expect the company to release the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X. All three models were launched in China. There is no chance the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be launched as well. A recent rumor tipped the 12 Ultra to have been delayed and will arrive in Q2 2022.
There is a likelihood that the more compact Xiaomi 12 mini could also join the global Xiaomi 12 series lineup. Other possible models could debut in the global launch, but any projection now will be in the realm of uncertainty.
The camera setup of the Xiaomi 12 series will be a major marketing point for the global edition of the smartphones, as they will come with an excellent rear and front-facing camera setup. It is also indicated that the theme of the March 15 event is Master every scene, which hopes to showcase the impressive camera system of the lineup. All three models in the lineup have a 50MP rear in combination with telephoto and ultra-wide sensors that combine for a great camera system.
All three global models in the Xiaomi 12 series come with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. While the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the 12X has the Snapdragon 870.
There is no word yet on the pricing but the Xiaomi 12 series is rumored to start in the EU at €600-700 for the base 12X model while the Xiaomi 12 will reportedly retail for €899. The top-end Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to start at €1,099. If these speculated prices are anything to go by, the Xiaomi 12 series will have some stiff competition to contend with.
The realme Buds Air 3 have been confirmed to launch sometime this month, but ahead of that, a tipster has shared multiple specifications of the TWS earbuds.
Notable industry insider Digital Chat Station with a post on Weibo shared a screenshot from the connection page for the earbuds, showing that they indeed look just like previously leaked renders and live images.
Along with the screenshot, the tipster also revealed that the realme Buds Air 3 support up to 42dB noise reduction with the built-in ANC feature. They’re even certified by Rheinland high-performance noise reduction, so there’s that.
Aside from that, the earbuds offer up to 30 hours of battery life, come with “customized hearing sense,” and support the latest Bluetooth 5.2 standard. Dual device connection is present too.
As for release, the earbuds are expected to be launched the same day as the realme GT NEO 3. The phone is an upper-mid-range device and will be one of the first to be powered by the Dimensity 8100 chip.
The realme Buds Air 3 are expected to arrive in two color variants, namely Galaxy White and Starry Blue. However, it is highly likely that the company might later add more color options as it did with the Realme Buds Air 2.
Instagram has just removed two of its standalone applications from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The two new apps that were discontinued include Boomerang and Hyperlapse.
In other words, both of these apps are no longer available on either iOS or Android devices. Many Twitter users found out that the social media platform had removed both of the apps from the app stores. Recently, the Meta owned brand had also announced that it was discontinuing its standalone app for IGTV as well. This was primarily due to Instagram’s plan on shifting its focus to a single main app rather than a bunch of smaller ones.
Furthermore, the company had already integrated the IGTV platform into the primary app for years now. Similarly, Boomerang and Hyperlapse were always features on the main app. So, it arrives as no surprise that the social media platform quietly discontinued both of the apps. These were originally launched during a time when smartphone had limited performance. Thus, you had a separate app dedicated to just the Boomerang and Hyperlapse feature.
Despite the standalone apps offering a better Boomerang effect or time lapse recording overall, these features have been available in the main app for a while now. On the other hand, Instagram’s Layout application is still available for download. This app helps in making photo collages, but it shouldn’t take too long for the company to take this down as well.
Rajasthan-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer HOP Electric Mobility has officially announced its very first e-motorcycle for India. Dubbed HOP OXO, the bike is currently undergoing testing in the country but is expected to be launched quite soon. You can still reserve one for yourself right now, though, for just Rs 999 with the freshly started pre-booking.
HOP was actually the first Indian EV manufacturer to perform a consumer-based trial for the electric bike and managed to clock over 30,000kms during testing (via 91mobiles). The company is looking to get real-life, road condition testing so as to address all issues and shortcomings of the bike during the beta phase itself.
Testing so far has been performed in over 20 cities including Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Ludhiana, and more.
Not much is known about the HOP OXO aside from the fact that it will offer a top speed of 100kmph and that will offer a range of up to 100km on a single complete charge of its swappable battery.
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A teaser video uploaded on the microsite for the bike reveals that it will have sporty styling with disc brakes on the front and back.
Alternatively, the company also sells HOP LEO and LYF electric scooters in India.
An upcoming iQOO smartphone with a V2180GA model has appeared in the database of China’s TENAA certification site. The listing reveals that it is packed with mid-range specs, which indicates that it could be a forthcoming U-series iQOO smartphone.
iQOO V2180GA specifications
The iQOO V2180GA’s TENAA listing reveals that it will be sporting a 6.51-inch HD+ display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio. An unnamed 2.4GHz octa-core CPU is at the helm of the device. It is likely to be released in China in 4 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. While it houses a 4,910mAh rated battery, there is no word on its charging capabilities.
The rear-facing dual-camera system of the phone has a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary snapper. Placed on the front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It seems to be fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
The Android 12 OS is likely to come preinstalled on the iQOO V2180GA. Lastly, it lacks support for 5G connectivity as it is a 4G LTE device. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal the final marketing name of the device. With TENAA certification in tow, iQOO is likely to announce the V2180GA handset as early as this month in China.
Last week, a Vivo phone with V2180A was approved by TENAA and 3C certification sites. The specifications of Vivo V2180A and iQOO V2180GA are almost identical. The Vivo phone is likely to arrive with 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, whereas the iQOO smartphone may come with 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants. The TENAA images of the V2180GA are not available yet. In all likelihood, it is likely to look identical to the V2180A handset.
While Sony is still struggling to supply the world with its popular PlayStation 5 game consoles, it seems that the company is already working on another console. A new report has suggested that a prototype console is currently in development, and it might be the PS5 Pro.
The news arrives from TweakTown(Via TomsGuide) who spotted the prototype on import records on the Sony’s shipping boxes of development kits that were being sent to the US. The Japanese tech giant is already rumored to also be working on a lighter model with a smaller heatsink, but now, it seems that a higher end version is also in development. The brand’s shipment reads “video game consol [sic.] (prototype),” which was dispatched from the UK to the UK.
It is still entirely possible that the shipment could be for an old prototype. But it is more likely that the company might be working on a refreshed model of the PS5. The new gaming console could even feature hardware upgrades or revisions. So it could be either a slim model with a smaller size or a Pro version with more powerful specifications. As of right now, it is more or less certain that a Slim version will launch sometime in the near future.
But, considering that Sony had launched a PS4 Pro with the last generation, it won’t be a surprise if the prototype in question is for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
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