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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 spotted on Geekbench with Intel’s 12th Gen CPU

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

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Vivo X80 Pro Plus, X80 Pro detailed specification leak emerges online

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Mar 8, 2022

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 5G — 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 MediaTek Dimensity 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.

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Garmin Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S with Solar charging debut in India

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Mar 8, 2022

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
Instinct 2S Solar Graphite Rs. 43,990 (~$571).
Instinct 2 Graphite Rs. 36,990 (~$480)
Instinct 2 Camo Edition Graphite Camo Rs. 41,490 (~$531)
Instinct 2 Solar Graphite Tidal Blue Rs. 46,990 (~$610)
Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition Black, Coyote Tan Rs. 51,990 (~$675)

The models will be on sale from March 14 via online and offline retail platforms across India.

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Apple ‘Mac Studio’ design & new external display showcased in last minute leak

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

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Analyst reveals a dual punch-hole on the iPhone 14 Pro duo, Notch on the 14

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Mar 8, 2022

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.

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