Apple 2022 MacBook Air to feature M1 Chip, new design & color options: Kuo

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Mar 9, 2022

Apple has just unveiled a bunch of new products during its March 8 event. It introduced a new Mac Studio, iPhone SE 2022, and even the fifth generation of iPad Air as well. But now, a new report has shared information regarding the upcoming MacBook Air.

The news arrives from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Via MacRumors). While the Cupertino based giant has just launched new products, the company is still gearing up to debut new refreshes of its existing lineup of gadgets as well. Now, the analyst states that the 2022 MacBook Air will arrive with a new form factor design and more color options. Furthermore, the new laptop will not feature a tapered design, rather, the iPhone maker will now ship it with a more MacBook Pro-like design.

Furthermore, the 2022 MacBook Air is expected to be thinner and lighter, and may even launch in color options similar to the 24 inch iMac, which is available in blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, and purple color options. It is even rumored to offer an off white bezel and a matching off white keyboard. This is a major shift away from its typical black keyboards.

Predictions for new MacBook Air in 2022:
1. Mass production in late 2Q22 or 3Q22
2. Processor: M1 chip
3. No mini-LED display
4. All-new form factor design
5. More color options

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 9, 2022

As per Kuo, the upcoming MacBook Air will run Apple’s M1 series chipset. The analyst claims that the MacBook Air will skip the Mini LED display that the company is reserving for its higher end MacBook Pro models. Notably, the mass production for the new MacBook Air will begin sometime in the second quarter of this year or possibly even the third quarter.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ 5G launched in India: specifications and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2022

Last month, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S smartphones in India. Today, it held a launch event to unveil the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in the country. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the new Note 11 series devices.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications and features

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Note 11 Pro+ 5G have a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both models are preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13. For security, they are fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Helio G96 chipset powers the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, whereas the Pro+ 5G gets the Snapdragon 695 chipset. Both smartphones are equipped with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, these devices come equipped with a microSD card slot.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Pro+ 5G are powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Both models have a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The Note 11 Pro 4G gets a quad-camera unit comprising a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel depth helper, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global edition (Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India)

The Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a triple camera unit, which consists of a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. Both phones offer other features such as dual SIM support, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, IR blaster, USB-C, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For your information, the Note 11 Pro+ 5G is rebranded as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G in the global markets and the Redmi Note 11E Pro 5G in the Chinese markets.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Note 11 Pro+ 5G pricing and availability

Here is the pricing and availability of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series:

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 17,999 (~$234)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 19,999 (~$260)
Colors: Stealth Black, Phantom White, and Sky Blue

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 20,999 (~$273)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 21,999 (~$299)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs 24,999 (~$325)
Colors: Stealth Black, Phantom White, and Mirage Blue

The Redmi Note 11 Pro series will be available for purchase through Amazon India, Mi India’s online store, Mi Store app, and authorized resellers. The first sale of the Note 11 Pro 4G will be carried out at 12 pm (local time) on March 23, whereas the Note 11 Pro 5G will go on sale for the first time at 12 pm (local time) on March 15.

Realme 9 5G spotted on Geekbench, Realme Buds Air 3 listed online in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 9, 2022

Realme 9 5G’s launch is scheduled for March 10 at 12:30 PM in India. Ahead of its release, the smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench certification revealing key details. Additionally, the upcoming Realme Buds Air 3 has been spotted on Realme India’s official website.

The Realme 9 5G carries the model number RMX3388 on the Geekbench version 5. It scores 597 points in the single-core department and 1769 points in the multi-core department. As per the listing, the smartphone has MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core SoC paired with a base frequency of 2.00 GHz. The device has 6 GB of RAM and boots on Android 11 OS.

We expect the smartphone to come in 4GB as well as 8GB of RAM and it may run on the Realme UI 3.0. As per previous leaks, it could bring a crazy fast screen. The phone is said to come with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be a 6.6-inch LCD panel and is expected to come with multiple camera sensors at the rear. It may pack a big battery with fast charging support.

In related news, Realme’s Buds Air 3 has also been listed on the Realme India page(via MySmartPrice). The earbuds are listed alongside the Buds Air, Buds Air Neo, and Buds Air Pro. As for the specs, the earbuds were showcased at the MWC event. The Realme Buds Air 3 comes with Dolby audio and has a low-latency, transparency mode. The buds come with up to 30 hours of battery including the case and have an IPX5 rating.

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Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 13 update for Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition

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Sean

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Mar 9, 2022

Xiaomi has just started rolling out a new MIUI update for some of its older smartphones. This includes the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, which is now receiving the stable build of MIUI 13 custom skin.

Looking at the new update, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition has received a software update that has a notable size of 4.3GB. For those unaware, MIUI 13 brings various improvements over the previous iterations, with upgrades in terms of stability and privacy protection. The privacy aspects includes face verification protection, privacy watermarking, and more. It even brings new fonts for the device, along with new widgets and wallpapers as well.

Furthermore, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition wasn’t the only model to receive the MIUI 13 update. The Chinese tech giant also announced the second batch of handsets that will be receiving this upgrade, which should be rolled out by the end of this month. The models include Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K40, Xiaomi MIX 4, Xiaomi 11 Youth Edition, Xiaomi 10S, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi K40 Game, Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi Note 10, and Xiaomi Civi.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition — Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition

As of right now, this update appears to be rolling out in China only. But you can check if you are eligible for the update by going to Settings and looking for the update in the Software Update segment. If you’ve not received the update, the brand is likely rolling it out in a staggered manner, so you should get it within the coming weeks.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G appears in a press image showcasing super-thin bezels

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 9, 2022

Samsung’s next A-series phones to debut will be the Galaxy A73 5G and the A53 5G. Both models have been leaked rigorously and the launch is expected to happen anytime soon. Now, the tipster Evan Blass(via 91Mobiles) has shared a press shot of an A-series phone which is believed to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A73 5G.

The smartphone in the press image is the purported Galaxy A73 5G. It has a punch-hole display with super-thin bezels. Compared to the leaked image of the Galaxy A53 5G, the A73 5G’s display seems to have a more intuitive look to it. Even the bottom bezel is quite thin over the A53 5G. It has a flat screen and the screen-to-boy ratio is noticeably higher.

The publication has shared more alleged images of the device. The phone’s specs have been revealed. The smartphone has a quad-camera system with a 64MP main lens with OIS support. It features a 12MP ultra-wide, a 5MP depth, and a 5MP macro sensor. It is worth noting that past rumors revealed a 108MP main sensor on the phone. Upfront, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

Other specs include a speaker at the bottom, a USB Type-C port, a microphone, and a SIM tray. The device doesn’t seem to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features a power button and the volume rocker on the right

Apart from this, the Galaxy A73 5G has bagged several certifications in the past few weeks. The device appeared on Geekbench confirming Snapdragon 778G SoC. The smartphone has 8GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS. Its FCC and Bluetooth SIG listing confirmed a 25W fast charging support and Bluetooth version 5.0 support. It is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery. The device carries two model numbers SM-A73B and SM-A73B_DS, the latter one being the dual-SIM variant for select markets.

Rumors reveal that the smartphone could come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to feature an IP67 rating and may have 128GB storage as the base variant.

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iPad Air 5 price in India, variants and availability

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2022

Yesterday, Apple held a mega launch event to announce multiple products, such as the iPhone SE (2022), Apple Studio, Studio Display, a green variant for the iPhone 13 lineup, and the iPad Air 5. According to Apple, the 5^th generation iPad Air is the most powerful and versatile iPad Air ever. In the U.S, it starts at $599 (~Rs 46,000). The Cupertino-based company has confirmed the pricing and availability of the iPad Air 5 for the Indian market.

iPad Air 5 price in India

The 64GB iPad Air 5 Wi-Fi is priced at Rs 54,900, whereas its Wi-Fi + Cellular edition costs Rs 68,900. The 256GB iPad Air Wi-Fi costs Rs 68,900 and its Wi-Fi + Cellular variant carries a price tag of Rs 82,900.

The iPad Air 5 comes in five colours: Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue. Pre-orders of the device will start on March 11 and its sale will begin on March 18.

For students, the iPad Air 5 starts at Rs 50,783. This pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels.

The iPad Air 5 accessories such as the Apple Pencil 2 is priced at Rs 10,900, the Magic Keyboard is priced at Rs 27,900, and the Smart Keyboard Folio is priced at Rs 15,900. The educational pricing of these accessories is Rs 9,810, Rs 26,226, and Rs 14,310.

iPad Air 5 specifications

The iPad Air 5 has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display that offers 500 nits of brightness and HDR support. It is powered by the Apple M1 chip, which brings improved performance and support for 5G connectivity. According to Apple, the iPad Air 5 can last for the entire day with typical usage.

It comes with a 12-megapixel ultrawide enabled with Centre Stage support. Its other features include a Touch ID sensor, a USB-C port, and support for the above-mentioned accessories.

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Apple M1 Ultra with 20-core CPU is the world’s most powerful chip for desktop computers

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2022

Apple was expected to launch the next-generation Apple Silicon M2 processor at the “Peek Performance” event where the company launched a new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Apple Studio Display.

In line with the rumors, Apple did announce a new chipset at the event but it wasn’t M2. Instead, the company unveiled a new variant of the M1 processor, dubbed M1 Ultra. This is the fourth chipset in the series which already includes M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max.

The company says that the M1 Ultra, which is the final and ultimate M1 chip, has two M1 Max dies bonded together onto a single chip using a special die-to-die interconnection tech that lets two Max chips work together.

Apple is calling this interconnection technology “UltraFusion” and using this, the company claims to offer double the performance of the M1 Max chip. The Apple Mac Studio is the first device to come powered by the new Apple Silicon’s M1 Ultra chip, which sits between the Mac Mini and Mac Pro.

The chipset includes a 20-core CPU with 16 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores and a 64-core GPU. Apple is claiming that the chips offer faster performance than the high-end discrete GPUs available in the market, that too with using up to 200W less power.

The company adds that there are 114 billion transistors and includes a 32-core Neural Engine. The chip also has support for up to 128GB of RAM. Apple is claiming that the M1 Ultra can manage up to 14 ProRes streams simultaneously.

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Apple iPad Air powered by M1 processor and 5G support goes official; price starts at $599

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2022

Along with the new iPhone SE, Mac Studio, and more products announced at the “Peek Performance” launch event by Apple, the Cupertino-based technology giant has also announced the fifth-generation Apple iPad Air.

The new Apple iPad Air comes with the same design as its predecessor but has updated internals and now has support for 5G connectivity.

The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display that is claimed by the company to have a peak brightness of 500 nits and HDR support. Also, Apple has made no reference to ProMotion so it has a standard refresh rate. It also offers P3 wide color gamut, True Tone, and an anti-reflective screen coating.

Internally, the product is powered by Apple Silicon’s M1 processor. This is the same chip that is powering the latest iPad Pro and was first used in the Mac products. The processor has an 8-core CPU and is touted to be 60 percent faster than A14 Bionic which is used in the last generation iPad Air.

Taking care of the photography needs is a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the back, similar to its predecessor. On the front side, the company has upgraded the camera sensor to 12-megapixel, which also supports the Centre Stage feature from Apple.

The power button on the tablet also includes a Touch ID sensor for biometric authentication, which is located at the top of the device. It also comes with landscape stereo speakers. There’s also a USB Type-C port with data transfers up to 10Gbps.

Similar to the previous-generation model of the iPad Air, this one too is compatible with accessories from the company, including Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Smart Folio covers.

The Apple iPad Air comes in five colors — Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Blue, and Purple. It has a starting price of $599 for the base model with Wi-Fi-only connectivity and 64GB internal storage. The company is also offering a 256GB internal storage model as well as a model with 5G connectivity support. It will be up for pre-orders from 11th March and will be available for purchase from 18th March.

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Alleged Xiaomi CIVI 2’s key specifications tipped, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2022

The Xiaomi CIVI was announced last year in September as a female-focused smartphone. The selfie-centric handset came with a slim design, a 120Hz display, 32-megapixel front camera, and Snapdragon 778G. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Chinese manufacturer is working on a selfie-focused smartphone in China. The specifications shared by the tipster suggest that it could be a CIVI branded smartphone.

Alleged Xiaomi CIVI 2 specifications

The Chinese tipster revealed that the mysterious Xiaomi phone will be equipped with a thin and lightweight chassis. Its OLED display will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G Plus is likely to fuel the smartphone.

It will be featuring a 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. The device will offer an MIUI 13 experience. Probably, it will come preloaded with Android 12 OS.

The leak has no information on the RAM/storage capacities and battery size of the smartphone. However, it states that the device will have support for 55W fast charging. Xiaomi may announce the smartphone as early as this month or in April.

The above leak suggests that the next CIVI model could be an incremental upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI model. To recall, the original model featured a 6.55-inch curved edge OLED panel that offers a Full HD+, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 778G chip powers the device with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W rapid charging.

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Apple unveils the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra SoC; Apple Studio Display tag along

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 9, 2022

True to the prediction of some tipsters, Apple has now officially announced several products including the Mac Studio and Studio Display. The two products have long been tipped to arrive during the much-anticipated “Peek performance” event. A tipster had even given us a sneak peek of the Mac Studio’s design right before the launch.

The Apple Mac Studio was launched with a new M1 Ultra chip in a compact package. It is a professional-level Mac that also gives high performance even with its compact package. The Mac Studio sits in between the Mac mini and the Mac Pro. It guarantees high performance using Apple Silicon in desktop form and without a monitor. The device also supports up to 128GB of RAM and up to 8TB of SSD.

There are assortments of ports available within the device including the Thunderbolt 4 for the M1 Ultra, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi 6. The Mac Studio is 7.7 inches in width and depth, while its length is 3.7 inches.

The Apple Studio Display is significantly cheaper than its high-end counterpart. It has a 27-inch 5K display, a center stage webcam, and decent pricing to boot. The nano texture display option will help the user to minimize glare. The A13 chip helped to expand the features and functionality of the Studio Display. It has an all-aluminum covering, thin bezels, and an integrated stand that accommodates up to 30 degrees tilt.

The Mac Studio has up to 8TB of storage and it starts from $1,999 for the model with M1 Max and $3,999 with M1 Ultra. The Apple Studio Display is priced at $1,599 will also be on March 18.

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Apple iPhone 13 series gets a new Dark Green color option; goes on sale from March 18

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2022

At the “Peek Performance” event, along with the new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and Mac devices, the Cupertino-based technology giant Apple also introduced a new color option for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models.

The color for the iPhone 13 is simply called Green while for the iPhone 13 Pro, it is named Alpine Green. Both the devices in this new color option will be available for pre-order from Friday and will go on sale from 18th March.

Although both the shades are looking similar, the Alpine Green color for the Pro series models appears a bit metallic. The company says that it was made with multiple layers of nanometer-scale metallic ceramics applied across the surface.

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro in Alpine Green is an addition to the already available four colors — Gold, Silver, Graphite, and Sierra Blue. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 now comes in six colors — Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product(Red).

We previously reported about Apple planning to introduce a new color option for the iPhone 13 series during the “Peek Performance” event and it has turned out to be true. Last year also, in the month of March, the company had introduced a new Purple color for the iPhone 12 series smartphones.

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HMD Global has no plan of launching Nokia flagship smartphones

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2022

HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia-branded smartphones has been launching new entry-level and budget smartphones as well as feature phones in the market. But it’s been a few years since we got a premium device from the brand.

If you have been waiting for a flagship smartphone from Nokia, then you are in for a disappointment. HMD Global has confirmed that the company has no plans of launching a flagship or premium smartphone anytime soon.

The company has confirmed that the brand will be focusing on the core business for new, which includes entry-level and mid-range smartphones along with feature phones. It wants to offer durable devices with multi-day battery life and an affordable price tag.

This new strategy of Nokia appears to be working as the company achieved a full year of operational profitability. The company has been profitable since Q3 2020 and Q4 2021 was the most profitable quarter in its history.

Nokia 9 PureView was the last flagship smartphone launched by the company in 2019 and since then, there has been no new premium device from the brand. There were rumors about a follow-up PureView smartphone with a focus on the camera department but the device has been delayed several times and now there’s no update regarding the phone.

It appears that HMD Global has made a good choice here given that not all the brands can perform well in the premium smartphones market, especially when the market is dominated by a select few companies. Given that the major brands like BlackBerry, HTC, and to some extent Sony have bowed out of the smartphone market, sticking with what works best for Nokia seems to be a smart choice.

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Apple launches the iPhone SE (2022) with A15 Bionic, 5G, wireless charging

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2022

Apple, Tuesday, held its “Peek performance” event where a number of interesting products were unveiled. While the M1 Ultra chipset could be termed the most interesting product announced, the US company also took the wraps off a new affordable iPhone – the iPhone SE (2022).

The iPhone SE 2022 is the third iteration in the series and it takes over the rein from the iPhone SE (2020) that was launched in (you guessed right) 2020. Thus, the product comes with lots of expectations and has been a regular in the rumor mill.

The iPhone SE (2022) comes with several interesting features onboard. You get the latest flagship A15 Bionic chipset that is utilized by the iPhone 13 series. This brings 5G connectivity support to the budget iPhone. The phone is also fairly priced, starting at $429, just a tad higher than the iPhone SE 2020 which retails for $399.

Design-wise, the iPhone SE 2022 retains the outdated design utilized on the iPhone SE 2020 which is also similar to the iPhone 8’s design. At the rear, the device packs a single 12MP camera nested at the top left corner of the back panel which is made from glass.

At the front, the device features a 4.7-inch display with large bezels at the top and bottom edges. The display and back panel is protected by glass which Apple termed the “toughest glass on a smartphone”, which is perhaps the proprietary Ceramic Shield. The device also packs a Touch ID fingerprint reader right below the screen.

In addition, the iPhone SE (2022) gains 5G connectivity but does not support 5G mmWave bands. Instead, it utilizes the sub-6 GHz band. The efficient A15 Bionic onboard also brings improvement in the battery life of the budget iPhone. There is also support for IP67 water and dust resistance. Although, there were speculations that the device will have MagSafe charging support but it doesn’t. However, the device supports Qi wireless charging.

The new iPhone SE (2022) is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options. In terms of colors, the phone will be available in midnight, starlight, and PRODUCT Red colorway. Pricing starts at $429 for the 64GB version and the device is expected to go on sale from March 18 in 30 countries including the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The iPhone SE 3 will be available to pre-order from March 11.

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Vivo Y01 goes official with Helio P35 and Android 11 Go Edition

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 8, 2022

Back in January this year, the Vivo Y01 entry-level phone was leaked revealing its design, specs, and even pricing. Now, after almost 2 months, the phone is quietly official in multiple markets. The smartphone is listed on the company’s official website in the African markets.

The Vivo Y01 comes with a plastic build featuring a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display. It has an IPS LCD panel with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels). Its back design is similar to the Vivo Y15s that launched in January this year. The device has measurements are as follows: 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm. The phone weighs 178 grams.

It sports an 8MP single camera at the rear with an f/2.0 aperture. It has a 5MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It also has an LED flash below the rear camera lens. The rear camera comes with different modes like Face Beauty and time-lapse mode.

The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with 2GB, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging speed.

It boots on Android 11 Go Edition and has Funtouch OS 11.1 on top of it. It has a micro-USB port for charging and supports Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi. The handset supports dual-SIM and has 4G connectivity.

Coming to the pricing, unfortunately, the price details of the device is yet to be known. But what we do know are the colors, the phone has Sapphire Blue and Elegant Black colors.

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Huawei nova 9 SE listed on the official website ahead of launch; Opens for pre-orders

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 8, 2022

Last week, Huawei scheduled the nova 9 SE’s launch for March 11 in Malaysia. Ahead of its release, the smartphone has been listed on the company’s official page revealing the design and specs.

The Huawei nova 9 SE comes with the design of the Honor 50 SE but gets an extra camera sensor. The smartphone features a quad-camera system with a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth lens. On the front, it has a 16MP shooter. The rear camera has a Super Night Shot feature which is said to capture multiple exposures in one image making the image look brighter even in dark. It also comes with the Dual-View video feature.

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The smartphone comes with a 6.78-inch LCD display with an FHD+(1080 x 2388 pixels) resolution. It is a punch-hole panel with a 1.05mm ultra-narrow bezel design. It packs a 4,000mAh battery and has a 66W SuperCharge fast charging support.

The device boots on Android 12 OS and has the EMUI 12 on top of it. Just like every Huawei device, this one too comes with the AppGallery store pre-installed. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and features a USB Type-C but lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Huawei hasn’t revealed the chipset and the refresh rate of the phone. Seems like the company will reveal it on March 11, as per the scheduled unveiling. The colors, however, have been revealed.

The Huawei nova 9 SE has Crystal Blue, Midnight Black, and Pearl White colors. The phone’s pricing is yet to be known, but you can pre-order it in Malaysia from the Huawei official website. Buyers can pay MYR 20(~$5) non-refundable deposit to pre-book the phone. Those who pre-book can win vouchers worth up to MYR 1,888(~$451).

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RBI Launches UPI for feature phones: How it works

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 8, 2022

The Unified Payment Interface aka UPI has become the most popular payment method next to cash for daily transactions in India. And in a recent push to make the service even more accessible, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday launched a new digital payment mode called UPI 123Pay for features phones, which, he said, will allow India’s 40 crore feature phone users to access the payment service.

Governor Das also launched a helpline for digital payments, ‘DigiSaathi’ in a special RBI event. He said that ‘excluded people’ from the lower rung of society, especially in rural areas, will now be able to access UPI services.

UPI 123Pay will also help RBI reach its objective of a less-cash economy, Das added, saying that more limited payment options will be available to feature phone users.

How “UPI 123Pay” will work

Feature phone users will now be able to undertake a host of transactions based on four technology alternatives. They include calling an IVR (interactive voice response) number, app functionality in feature phones, missed call-based approach, and also proximity sound-based payments, the RBI said.

Such users can initiate payments to friends and family, pay utility bills, recharge the FAST Tags of their vehicles, pay mobile bills and also allow users to check account balances, it said, adding customers will also be able to link bank accounts, set or change UPI PINs.

Further, the 24×7 helpline ‘Digisaathi’ will assist the callers/users with all their queries on digital payments via website and chatbot.

Users can visit www.digisaathi.info or call on 14431 and 1800 891 3333 from their phones for their queries on digital payments and grievances.

An interesting fact mentioned by the RBI is that UPI 123Pay will also be available on feature phones as an app. Considering the nature of feature phones, we know that the app can’t be downloaded onto them, so we soon might see new feature phones released with the app functionality already present on them.

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Sony Xperia 5 II gets the Android 12 OS in these regions

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

Sony Xperia 5 II Android 12 — via XDADevelopers

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.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra specs and renders revealed: New quad-camera setup, 5000mAh battery & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

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OPPO Find X5 vs Find X5 Pro vs Find X5 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 8, 2022

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
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	MediaTek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4800 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W	4500 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof	5G, dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof	5G, dual SIM slot

Design

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.

Read More: OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Version AnTuTu score is out, beats Snapdragon variant

Battery

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

OPPO Find X5

PRO

Quality-price ratio
Android 12
Wireless charging
Great Hasselblad cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

OPPO Find X5 Pro

PRO

Best chipset
MariSilicon X NPU
Great Hasselblad cameras
Android 12

CONS

Price

OPPO Find X5 Lite

PRO

More affordable
Thinner
Lighter
More compact

CONS

Inferior hardware and cameras
Smaller battery
No wireless charging

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Boat Wave Pro 47 smartwatch with live cricket score feature, 1.69-inch display set to launch soon

By

Sudhanshu

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

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