Lenovo ThinkBook G4+ series laptops pre-orders officially announced to start this month

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Mar 8, 2022

Lenovo, at CES 2022, released a new iteration of its ThinkBook series of laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel processors. While pre-order dates hadn’t been announced then, the company has now finally revealed them.

Lenovo says that pre-sale will commence later this month (via IT Home). The series comprises ThinkBook 14 G4+ and ThinkBook 16 G4+ notebooks, both of which will be equipped with Intel Alder Lake-H45 CPUs, up to RTX 2050 graphics cards, and 16GB of LPDDR5 memory.

The ThinkBook 14+ is approximately 15.9 mm thick, weighs 1.4 kg, and features a 14-inch 16:10 IPS display with up to 2.8K (2880×1800) 90Hz options. The ThinkBook 16+ features a larger 16-inch 16:10 IPS display and offers a display with specs reaching up to 2.5K (2560×1600) 120Hz. Both laptops are equipped with a Thunderbolt 4 interface, USB-A/C ports, and an HDMI port.

Options of 46.5 Whr and 62 Whr battery capacities are offered for the ThinkBook 14+ while the ThinkBook 16+ gets 57 Whr and 71 Whr configs.

At CES, Lenovo announced that the ThinkBook 14 G4+ will start at $839 while the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ will start at $859, and that both will be sold starting April.

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Huawei Mate X3 foldable smartphone could be released later this year

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 8, 2022

Under the leadership of Huawei, Chinese companies are expected to break into the premium smartphone space with their foldable offerings, a report from China Business News states. Huawei was actually the first Chinese company to launch a foldable phone in the form of the Mate X, and it now looks like it’s going to refresh the device with a newer iteration this year.

A few companies like Jingyan Technology are reportedly gaining component orders for an upcoming foldable phone from Huawei, which a tipster today has revealed is most likely none other than the Huawei Mate X3. The device will most likely be launched later this year.

The Huawei Mate X2 was launched early last year with an 8-inch 90Hz OLED foldable inner screen and a 6.45-inch 90Hz OLED outer screen. It is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G chip in China and comes with a quad-camera setup, topped by a 50MP snapper. The battery is sized 4,500mAh with support for 55W fast charging.

Another special edition of the phone was then launched later last year called Mate X2 Collector’s Edition, costing a hefty 18,999 Yuan (around $3,000).

The Huawei Mate X3 will most likely sport a form factor very similar to its predecessor but should come with a number of improvements. The OPPO Find N proves that creases can nearly be done away with already, so expect the Mate X3 to pull off something similar.

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OPPO to launch a clamshell phone & rollable display phone in 2022: Tipster

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Sean

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Mar 8, 2022

A known tipster on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) has just revealed that Oppo is planning on launch two new unique smartphones later this year. These supposed handsets will include the clamshell design.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on launching additional foldable models of smartphones following the release of its Find N. Apparently, the brand’s first foldable offering saw sales that were higher than what was initially expected. So now, it is planning on launching two new models as well. One of these would feature the clamshell design while the second model will be a higher end variant that will feature a display that is larger than the Find N.

For those unaware, the Find N was launched back in December 2022. Furthermore, this higher end model will reportedly launch with a price tag of around 10,000 Yuan (roughly 1,583 US Dollars), as per the tipster. In other words, it will be even more expensive than the Find N, which was relatively one of the most affordable phones in the foldable handset segment.

Notably, Digital Chat Station also stated that the display on this upcoming premium handset will be a rollable panel. Meaning, it might be similar in design to the OPPO X 2021 rollable phone concept, which was the world’s first smartphone with an extending display. It could extend its display for 6.7 inches to 7.4 inches thanks to its 6.8mm Roll Motor and flexible OLED panel design. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed news, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now. But it would be impressive if the company manages to launch this device since it would be the first mass produced commercial model of a rollable phone.

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Realme RMX3575/6 TENAA certified, specifications and images revealed, may debut as Realme V21 5G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 8, 2022

A new mid-range Realme phone with a RMX3575 model number has been certified by the TENAA authority of China. At the same time, another model with RMX3576 has also bagged TENAA certification. Since both handsets offer identical specs and designs, it appears that both model numbers belong to the network variants of the same smartphone.

Realme RMX3575/6 specifications

The Realme RMX3575/6 has a 6.56-inch TFT display that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device is likely to arrive with Android 12 preinstalled.

The RMX3575/6 is driven by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. Each of these RAM variants is expected to come with 128 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

The device packs a 4,980mAh rated battery. It is likely to receive 3C certification soon through which its charging capabilities will be revealed.

It has an 8-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The back panel of the device has a dual-camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. It weighs around 185.5 grams and has 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.1mm dimensions.

According to tipster WHY LAB, the Realme RMX3575/6 may debut in the Chinese market with the Realme V21 name. The budget-friendly 5G phone could be powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset. Now that the RMX3575/6 has bagged TENAA certification, it may launch in the coming days in China.

In related news, Realme recently unveiled the Realme V25 5G smartphone in China. The Snapdragon 695 powered handset is a tweaked version of India’s Realme 9 Pro 5G.

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OPPO Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G receive Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 8, 2022

Just as scheduled, OPPO started rolling out ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for the OPPO Reno4 5G series in China yesterday (March 7). The update is live for all four models in the lineup, such as vanilla, pro, and two special editions of the pro.

Oppo Reno 4 Pro Artist Limited Edition Featured — OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition

OPPO kickstarted the ColorOS 12 beta program for the Chinese OPPO Reno4 5G series in mid-January. Almost two months later, the handsets have now begun to receive the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on OPPO Community China, the update is live for the following models,

OPPO Reno4 5G
OPPOReno4 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G 2020 Summer Limited Edition
OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition

In order to receive the update, users should be running firmware version C.37 on the vanilla variant and C.36 on the pro variants. To download and install the update, they need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Upgrade Early Adopters > Official Version Application > Agree to Privacy Policy > Apply Now > Check for Updates.

The above procedure is only for those who want to try the update right away. The update will be made available for everyone via regular OTA from Settings > Software Update in the coming days if these early adopters don’t face any major issues.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra delayed, will now likely be launched in Q2 2022

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 8, 2022

Xiaomi in December last year unveiled three flagship mobile phones, namely, the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X, leaving a fourth ‘Ultra’ model hanging. While the phone hasn’t yet been teased officially, multiple leaks have outlined what to expect. The phone was earlier rumored to launch sometime during the first quarter of 2022, but that looks to now be delayed.

Tipster Digital Chat Station (via IT Home) says that an engineering version of the device, likely built for testing purposes, was seen in January with the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. But Xiaomi looks to be aiming to ship the 12 Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, because of which the device has now been delayed. It could be possible that the company is facing trouble procuring sufficient stock of the upcoming chip.

According to previous leaks, the rear camera module of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to adopt a circular shape and will sit in the center of a large section that will span almost the entire top half of the phone. Just take a look at the image below to get an idea.

Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra Concept renders — Xiaomi 12 Ultra by LetsGoDigital

The camera module itself will most likely house three lenses — a main camera at the center, a periscope telephoto camera, and finally an ultrawide-angle snapper.

The display is expected to be a 2K OLED display from Samsung. The battery is expected to be sized 4860mAh with support for 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Bluetooth SIG certified, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 8, 2022

Samsung has recently unveiled the Galaxy A13 4G and Galaxy A23 5G smartphones. The company is expected to soon unveil the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G handsets. Both models are expected to launch at some point this month. It appears that the more powerful Galaxy A73 5G will also be launching soon as it has bagged certification from the Bluetooth SIG authority of China.

As can be seen in the screenshot below, the Galaxy A73 5G that has an SM-A736B / SM-A736B_DS model number has been approved by the Bluetooth SIG authority. The listing confirms that it carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Now that the device is Bluetooth certified, it may launch by the end of this month or in April.

The Galaxy A73 5G was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing revealed that the device is equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS. The handset has also been spotted in the database of the FCC certification recently. The FCC listing had revealed that the device will carry support for 25W fast charging. However, it is unclear whether the retail package of the A73 will include a charger.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specifications

The Galaxy A73 5G rumors have revealed that it has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and its rear shell could be fitted with an OIS-assisted 108-megapixel main camera, + 12-megapixel, + 8-megapixel, and a 2-megapixel quad-camera unit.

The SD778G powered device may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery. Probably, it will be equipped with an IP67 rated water-resistant chassis.

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International Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, POCO X3 GT receive MIUI 13 update based on Android 12

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 8, 2022

The MIUI 13 update for eligible devices has been rolling out since January. The latest handsets to receive the fresh software are the international variants of Mi 11 Ultra and POCO X3 GT. The original Chinese version of the former phone was one of the first to get access, while the original model of the latter smartphone got the update only recently.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Featured 04 — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra sold outside mainland China is the same as the one sold in the company’s home country. The MIUI 13 update is currently live for two international versions of the handset, namely EEA and Global. The new system update for these models arrives with build numbers 13.0.5.0.SKAEUXM and V13.0.2.0.SKAMIXM respectively.

On the other hand, the POCO X3 GT is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. The MIUI 13 update for it is only available for the variant sold in Indonesia. The software update bears build number V13.0.1.0.SKPIDXM.

Apart from bringing new MIUI features, the latest OTA system update for the aforementioned smartphones also comes with Android 12. Hence, they are getting their first major MIUI and Android updates together.

With that being said, as usual, Xiaomi is seeding out the update in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every user. We also expect the company to extend the availability of the update to more regional variants in the coming days.

Latest Apple iPad Air may feature M1 series chipset: Report

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Sean

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Mar 8, 2022

The Apple event is just a few hours away, but prior to the conference, a new report has revealed information related to the upcoming iPad Air. Apparently, the latest generation of iPad Air will feature the company’s proprietary silicon, the M1 series chipset.

For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant is set to unveil a number of new products during its March 8 event. This includes its newest affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE 3, a new Mac mini, 5th gen iPad Air, and possibly even a new external display as well. Now, a new MacRumors report revealed more information regarding the upcoming iPad model. Similar to the 2021 iPad Pro, the fifth gen iPad Air will also launch with an M1 chip.

As per previous rumors, the new iPad Air was initially believed to arrive with the A15 chip that supports 5G networking, like the iPad mini. Although, it seems that the brand may just launch it with an M1 chip, bringing it more in line with its higher end iPad models. However, Apple could skip some of the features on the premium iPad. In other words, the upcoming iPad Air won’t feature the Pro variant’s ProMotion display technology and LiDAR sensor on the rear camera module.

Talking about the chip itself, the M1 chipset features an 8 core CPU compared to the 6 cores on the A15 SoC. So, the iPad Air will offer improved performance over any A15 based iPad models. The company is set to begin its “Peek Performance” at 10 am Pacific Time today (8th March 2022), so stick around as we will be covering the conference.

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OnePlus Nord 2T could be codenamed ‘Karen,’ will have two flashlights of different colors

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 8, 2022

The upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T has now hit the testing phase in India, a new report says, while also sharing a sketch of the rear camera module of the device.

Codenamed ‘Karen,’ the device is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord 2 launched in July 2021. While it’s not certain if Karen is indeed the OnePlus Nord 2T, it sure does appear so.

Near-complete specs of the phone were leaked already a couple of months back but this is the first time we are getting a glimpse at its design — or at least a part of it. The sketch (via PriceBaba) depicts a fairly unique-looking camera module containing a couple of camera rings.

OnePlus-Nord-2T-camera-module — Via PriceBaba

One would point out here that the ring has been borrowed from the Nord 2, but upon a closer look, you’d note that the second camera ring houses not one, but two camera lenses. From these, the one on the top has been labeled as an ultrawide lens while the other is expected to be a monochrome lens. The main camera, meanwhile, gets its own ring.

Additionally, the camera island houses flash units, split into warm and cool flashlights. Most phones combine the two into a single unit but they look to be separated on the Nord 2T for that oomph factor.

Lastly, the report says that the Nord 2T’s camera has curved edges. A previous leak had revealed that the setup will comprise 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP monochrome cameras, which is the same as the Nord 2. Device launch in India is expected to be a couple of weeks away.

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Sony Xperia 10 IV design and specs leaked in high-res renders

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 8, 2022

Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 10 IV smartphone in the coming months. The popular tipster @OnLeaks in collaboration with Zoutons has now shared the high-resolution renders of the device. The renders give away the design and also touts some of its specs.

The Sony Xperia 10 IV will bring the standard Sony design and is expected to be a mid-range phone. The renders reveal that it will come in two shades – White and Black. But as per the publication, the device will also come in Mint Green and Berry Blue colors.

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The smartphone has a tall display at the front and a triple camera setup at the rear. This display is said to be a 6.0-inch OLED AMOLED display. It isn’t a full-screen panel and the bezels are visible. Unlike the Xperia 10 III, it will be a flat panel. The phone will have the following dimensions – 153.3 x 67.3 x 8.4mm. The device’s thickness will measure at roughly 9.0mm including the rear camera bump.

Speaking of the cameras, the Xperia 10 IV will have a vertical camera system, sporting three lenses. Unfortunately, the megapixel numbers aren’t revealed. At the top of the cameras, there’s the LED flash.

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The smartphone has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and features a volume rocker above the scanner. Following up with its dimensions, it has a USB Type-C port at the bottom and comes with dual front-firing speakers.

The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will pack a 4,000mAh battery and will boot on the Android 11 OS.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 5G launched in India with Snapdragon 750G SoC, 120Hz display, Samsung Pay, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 8, 2022

As expected, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy F23 5G in India. It is the first Galaxy F series smartphone of 2022. The handset not only offers 5G connectivity but also other interesting features. Let’s take a look at them, in addition to the phone’s price and the availability.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Specifications and Features

The Galaxy F23 5G features a plastic body like most Samsung smartphones, except for premium models. It is built around a 6.6-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch. This screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The handset is run by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. It boots One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 with Samsung Knox security. The company promises 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

For photography and videography, the device uses a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor, an 8MP 123° ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM, 5G (12 bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, NFC with support for Samsung Pay, and USB Type-C. It also sports a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Finally, the device gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which can charge at a maximum rate of 25W. But unfortunately, it does not ship with a power adapter (charger).

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Price and Availability in India

The Galaxy F23 5G will retail at the following price tags in India.

Actual Price

4GB + 128GB – ₹17,499
6GB + 128GB – ₹18,499

Introductory Price (₹1,500 off)

4GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999

Colors

Aqua Blue
Forest Green

For those unaware, Samsung is known for selling its online-specific budget smartphones at their introductory price tags for a long time. In fact, this offer comes and goes every now and then.

The handset is scheduled to go on sale starting at 12 PM on March 16 via Flipkart, Samsung.com (Samsung Shop), and select retail stores across the country. Customers can avail an instant cashback of ₹1,000 on ICICI Bank cards and 2 months of YouTube Premium subscription for free.

With the offers, the effective price of Galaxy F23 5G comes down to ₹14,999 (4GB + 128GB) and ₹15,999 (6GB + 128GB).

Samsung sets Guinness World Record with Galaxy S22 Ultra unboxing event, with 1820 customers

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Sean

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Mar 8, 2022

Samsung had just recently held an #EpicUnboxing event with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This event took place on March 5 and saw great success since it involved over 1820 customers who pre-booked the Galaxy S22 Ultra across 17 different cities, which set a new Guinness World Record.

It’s official! Most people unboxing simultaneously – multiple venues. The #GalaxyS22 Ultra has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSᵀᴹ. @GWR
#OfficiallyAmazing #guinnessworldrecords #EpicUnboxing #Samsung

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 5, 2022

This world record was set for the most number of people unboxing simultaneously at multiple venues. The South Korean tech giant had recently broken another record, where its Galaxy S22 series became the most pre-booked Samsung device with over 100,000 orders in just 72 hours. The #EpicUnboxing event was also the company’s way of thanking its early buying customers by giving out limited edition boxed created specifically for this record attempt.

An #EpicUnboxing like never before. #GalaxyS22 Ultra #Samsung pic.twitter.com/1popjMSK0J

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 5, 2022

In the limited edition box, customers are treated to a Galaxy Watch4 smartwatch and another surprise gift of Galaxy Buds2 TWS earbuds. Furthermore, the limited edition Galaxy S22 Ultra box also contains a special thank you note in seed paper as well in India. Notably, the world record arrives ahead of the Galaxy S22 series’ launch in India, which is set to officially hit stores on March 11.

According to Aditya Babbar, Senior Director at Samsung, “It is indeed a big day for us and I’m extremely proud to be a part of the team which managed this record breaking event across 17 cities. I am thankful to all our consumers and epic fans who came together to makes this a truly historic day for Samsung. With #EpicUnboxing we have officially entered the Guinness World Records and we are delighted that we could celebrate this epic achievement with our fans.”

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iQOO 9 SE goes on sale in India, checkout the price, offers

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 8, 2022

The iQOO 9 SE has gone on sale in India. The handset was announced alongside the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro flagship phones last month. The iQOO 9 SE is a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo5s handset, which was announced in December 2021.

Since March 2, the iQOO 9 SE has been available for pre-orders through Amazon India and iQOO India’s online store. The handset has arrived in the country in two options such as 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. They are priced at Rs 33,990 (~$442) and Rs 37,990 (~$494). It comes in Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra colors.

ICICI credit card owners can take advantage of a Rs 3,000 (~$39) flat discount while purchasing both variants of the iQOO 9 SE. Other offers that are available for iQOO 9 SE buyers include additional Rs 3,000 (~$39) off on exchange, no-cost EMI up to 12 months, up to 6 months free screen replacement, and up to 6 months accidental and liquid damage protection.

iQOO 9 SE specifications

The iQOO 9 SE has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel has a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The device runs on FunTouchOS 12 based Android 12.

The Snapdragon 888 powers the iQOO 9 SE. The SoC is accompanied by LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus powered iQOO 9 starts at Rs 42,990 (~$559). On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro, which features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is priced at Rs 69,990 (~$910).

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Redmi Note 11 receives a price hike in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 8, 2022

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 in India alongside the Redmi Note 11S in February. Less than a month from its announcement, the company has hiked the price of the device. Let’s check out how much the handset now costs in the region.

The Redmi Note 11 comes in three memory configurations in India. Xiaomi has only increased the price of the base variant, which features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Whereas, the other two versions still cost the same.

The base 4GB + 64GB variant of Redmi Note 11 debuted at ₹13,499 in India. Its price has been now incremented by ₹500. Therefore, it is currently listed at ₹13,999 on Amazon. Interestingly, this model is delisted on Mi.com.

On the other hand, 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB versions are available on both platforms priced at ₹14,499 and ₹15,999 respectively. All three variants can be availed in either Space Black, Horizon Blue, or Stardust White color options.

As far as features are concerned, the Redmi Note 11 arrives with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90HZ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 rating, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Apple iPhone 13 Dark Green color option could get unveiled today

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Jeet

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Mar 8, 2022

Apple has scheduled a launch event today where the Cupertino-based technology giant will be launching the new iPhone SE and the new iPad Air, along with some other products.

Interestingly, if the reports are to be believed, then a new color option for the iPhone 13 series smartphones could also get unveiled at the same event. A render of the upcoming color for the iPhone has also leaked.

As per the report from YouTuber Luke Miani, a new Dark Green color option for the iPhone 13 lineup will be unveiled at the event today. Last year also, the company had introduced a new Purple color option for the iPhone 12 series.

Coming to the Dark Green iPhone 13, the color for the device falls somewhere between the Midnight Green color of the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 12’s Mint Green. Apart from the new color option, everything else will remain the same.

The next-generation iPhone SE will come with support for 5G connectivity. It is expected to continue with the same design as the current generation model, which means that it could retain the Touch ID feature which isn’t found in any other smartphone from Apple.

Internally, the upcoming smartphone is expected to come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic processor, feature better cameras, and come with support for 5G. Similarly, the new iPad Air is also expected to have a new CPU and 5G support.

Recently, it was reported that a new monitor from the company as well as new Mac Mini or MacBook models and Apple Silicon’s M2 chip could also get announced at today’s event. To know for sure, we will have to wait for a few more hours.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 5G price in India, sale date revealed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 8, 2022

Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy F23 5G later today at 12 pm (local time) in India. A couple of hours before the launch, tipster Abhishek Yadav has shared a poster that has revealed the pricing and first sale date of the F23 5G.

As can be seen in the poster shared by the tipster, the Galaxy F23 5G will have an introductory price tag of Rs 14,999 (~$195), which is surprisingly low for a Snapdragon 750G powered smartphone. The first sale of the F23 will be carried out on March 16. Since the authenticity of the poster could not be confirmed, it is advised to digest the leak with a pinch of salt.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Price.
Introductory price ₹14,999

– Snapdragon 750G
– LCD display
– 120Hz refresh rate
– 5000mAh battery 25watt charging
– Adapter missing from box ❌
– Gorilla Glass 5
– Aqua Blue & Forest Green
– 12 5G bands
– 3.5mm audio jack#Samsung #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/YQfU346MbK

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 8, 2022

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G specifications

The Galaxy F23 5G landing pages available on Flipkart and Samsung India’s website shows that it will come with a 120Hz refresh rate display, which will tag along with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone will be powered by the SD750G, and it will carry support for 12 5G bands.

The rear shell of the Galaxy F23 5G has a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a 123-degree ultrawide snapper and another camera. The device will house a 5,000mAh battery that carries support of 25W fast charging. A recent report claimed that Samsung will not be providing a charger in the retail package of the F23.

For security, the Galaxy F23 5G will be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The handset will be available in two colors such as Aqua Blue and Forest Green. The handset appears to be identical to the recently unveiled Galaxy M23 5G. While Samsung has confirmed the key specs of the M23, it is yet to reveal its pricing and availability.

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Nothing smartphone’s alleged design leaks online ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Mar 8, 2022

Nothing, the company formed a couple of years back by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has launched TWS earbuds in the market — Nothing Ear 1. The company has been working on a few new products that are set to launch soon.

The company has been teasing the launch of its next product and if the rumors are to be believed, then the company is all set to launch its smartphone in the coming weeks. Now, ahead of that, an alleged image of the device has been leaked.

Nothing Smartphone Leak — Image via: Evan Blass

An alleged Nothing smartphone was spotted in the hands of Carl Pie and the image has been shared by Evan Blass. In the image, it appears that the company’s founder is showcasing the device to someone.

It isn’t very clear from the leaked image what the smartphone looks like but it reveals a black color for the back panel and a circular camera module with an LED flash. There’s a high probability that the device shown in the image is a prototype model.

A few weeks ago, there was a Twitter thread from Carl Pei which hinted that the company is working on a new smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon-series processor and running the Android operating system.

The company has also shared a photo on Twitter that shows a transparent frame of what appears to be a smartphone but it could also be something else. Given the teasers, it’s likely that the next product from the brand will also have a transparent body, similar to what it did with the Nothing Ear (1).

Nothing is working on five new products, ranging from a power bank and wireless earphones to a smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the company’s upcoming power bank could be named Nothing Power (1) and the brand’s first smartphone could be called Nothing Phone (1). Both of these products are slated to launch this year.

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iQOO 9 Pro Legendary Collector’s Edition goes on sale in China for 5,999 yuan ($950)

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Jeet

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Mar 8, 2022

Earlier this year, in the month of January, Vivo-backed iQOO launched its latest flagship smartphone, dubbed iQOO 9 Pro. Soon after that, the company also announced a special edition variant of the device.

Now, the iQOO 9 Pro Legendary Collector’s Edition smartphone is available for purchase in the Chinese market. It packs 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage and carries a price tag of 5,999 yuan which is about $950. This model comes with a free legendary version of the wireless flash charging base.

The smartphone features a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED LTPO display panel with 2K screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1500nit. It also has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 1000Hz instant touch adoption rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. There’s a full-sensing control system 3.0 while the dual-control pressure-sensing area under the screen has been increased.

As for the camera, the device features a 50-megapixel primary camera with an outsole gimbal, along with another 50-megapixel fisheye ultra-wide-angle lens with support for 150° ultra-wide-angle shooting. The third sensor is a 16-megapixel telephoto portrait lens.

It runs the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The iQOO 9 Pro Legendary Collector’s Edition is powered by a 4,700mAh battery and comes with support for 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Realme GT Master Edition vs POCO X4 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 7, 2022

POCO X4 Pro 5G is the new best-buy of 2022 for the mid-range segment in the global market. But this year a lot of people started to notice that smartphones prices raised and in a lot of cases it is better to purchase a phone from the last year available with a more affordable price tag. A phone like the Realme GT Master Edition: currently, it is more affordable than POCO X4 Pro 5G, but it offers several better elements in its specs sheet. Is it enough to beat the new Xiaomi mid-ranger or it is better to choose the new model? Here is a comparison between their specifications which will clear your ideas in regards.

Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G

	Realme GT Master Edition	Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.2 mm x 73.5 mm x 8.0 mm, 174 grams	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4300 mAh, 65W fast charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the Realme GT Master Edition. First of all, it is thinner and lighter because it comes with a smaller display and a smaller battery. Further, it is available in a special Voyager Grey color option sporting a leather back cover designed by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. Thanks to this design, it is definitely one of the most original and suggestive phones in the midrange segment. The POCO X4 Pro 5G is chunkier and bigger, but on the other hand, it comes with the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. There is definitely no challenge: the Realme mid-ranger has a better design.

Display

The specifications of the two displays are very close to each other. They both feature AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The POCO X4 Pro 5G adds the HDR10 certification for great image quality on streaming platforms (as well as stereo speakers for a better audio experience), while the Realme GT Master Edition adds an in-display fingerprint reader (it is side-mounted on the POCO device). The POCO X4 Pro 5G is supposed to provide a better image quality thanks to the HDR10 certification, but the Realme handset still comes with a great display and a lot of people won’t notice the difference.

Hardware/Software

If you are looking for the device with the highest performance, then you should go for the Realme GT Master Edition without thinking twice. The reason is simple: it has a better processor. We are talking about the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, one of the best midrange SoCs, running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. Unlike this device, the POCO X4 Pro 5G has expandable storage, but its Snapdragon 695 5G makes it less performing. Despite the POCO handset launched in February 2022, both the phones still run Android 11 out of the box. However, they will both be updated to Android 12. The Realme GT Master Edition already started to receive a stable update in the Indian market and it will come soon in the European market as well.

Camera

If we talk about the rear cameras, then POCO X4 Pro 5G wins the comparison thanks to a better 108 MP main sensor. It is able to capture a higher level of detail in a lot of scenarios if compared to the 64 MP main camera of its rival. The secondary cameras are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro shooter. When it comes to the front cameras, the Realme GT Master Edition is the king with its 32 MP snapper.

Battery

The biggest advantage of the POCO X4 Pro 5G is the presence of a bigger battery: with a capacity of 5000 mAh, it is able to last longer on a single charge. There are no important differences in terms of charging speeds because the charging technologies are similar.

Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Price

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a starting price of €300/$325 in the European market, while you can find the Realme GT Master Edition for €250/$271 thanks to online street prices because it debuted in 2021. There is no definitive winner for this comparison: the POCO X4 Pro 5G has a bigger battery, a better rear camera, stereo speakers, while the Realme GT Master Edition offers higher performance, a better front camera, and a more beautiful design.

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Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme GT Master Edition

PROS

Leather variant
Better chipset
Superior front camera
In-display fingerprint reader
Thinner and lighter
Wi-Fi 6

CONS

Inferior rear camera

Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G

PROS

Better rear camera
Bigger battery
Micro SD slot
IP53 certification
Stereo speakers

CONS

Inferior hardware

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