Qualcomm & MediaTek battle for the chip market throne in the US

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Mar 4, 2022

Earlier this week, we had covered MediaTek’s announcement, in which it claimed that it had become the No 1 chip manufacturer for Android smartphones in the US. However, Qualcomm is challenging this claim, considering a separate report suggests otherwise.

In recent months, the Taiwanese chipmaker has seen great success across the globe with its chips that target every smartphone segment. Previously, the company was largely popular in the budget category, but it has been eating away at Qualcomm’s mid range segment dominance in recent times. Following a report from known analytics based firm IDC, MediaTek claimed that it became the market leader in the US (Via PCMag).

However, the American chip giant contradicted its claim of being the top chipmaker by providing data from another known analysis firm, Counterpoint Research. It isn’t surprising that both firms arrived at different results considering they use different proprietary data methods of collecting data. Although, both firms agreed that Qualcomm is the top chipmaker for Android phones for the year of 2021, since MediaTek only took the lead in the fourth quarter report from IDC.

According to a MediaTek spokeswoman, “MediaTek trusts IDC and the accuracy of information from its recent report.” The original IDC data showed that the Taiwanese chipmaker saw a stellar performance in Q4 2021 in the US since the top three selling phones in the period featured MediaTek chipsets. This included the Samsung Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32, and the Motorola G Pure. Google shifting to its own proprietary chipset also meant orders lost for Qualcomm.

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Realme C35 launch date, key features confirmed for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2022

Last month, Realme announced the Realme C35 in Malaysia. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be unveiling the C35 at 12:30 PM (local time) on March 7 in India. Its landing page is now live on Realme India’s website.

Realme C35 key features

The Realme C35’s official images, available on Realme India’s website, show that it will be equipped with a waterdrop notch display, triple rear cameras, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The C35 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent, and a brightness of 600 nits.

The landing page does not mention the exact battery size of the Realme C35. However, it mentions that the device will offer 50.2 hours of standby time and 1.8 hours of talk time in Super Power Saving Mode. It carries support for 18W fast charging. It appears that the C35 headed to India will pack the same specs that are available on its Malaysian edition.

Realme C35 specifications

The Realme C35 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ that offers a 60Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device is powered by the Unisoc T616 chipset.

The C35 will come with 4 GB / 6 GB and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. The handset runs on Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0.

In Thailand, the Realme C35 is priced at THB 5,799 (~Rs 13,540: ~$178). Probably, the device will be priced around Rs 11,000 (~$146) in India. In related news, Realme will be announcing the Realme 9 5G series, Realme Watch S100, and Realme Buds N100 at 12:30 PM (local time) in India.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 smartphone confirmed to go official in India on March 8

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Jeet

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Mar 4, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch a new F-series smartphone in the market — Samsung Galaxy F23. After a few leaks and reports related to the device, the official launch date of the smartphone has been revealed.

It has been confirmed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy F23 smartphone will be officially launched in the Indian market on 8th March. Flipkart has created a landing page for the device, which also reveals that it will be exclusively sold through Flipkart in India.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 is confirmed to feature a Full HD+ display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor.

This is in line with the previous reports which indicated that the Galaxy F23 could be a rebranded version of the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G.

The smartphone is likely to have a 6.4-inch screen. It will reportedly come in two memory variants — 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. As for the camera, the phone has a triple-camera setup and is likely to have a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary lens.

While not yet confirmed, the device will be running the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own One UI custom interface on top. It is expected to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro first sale begins today in India, check out pricing, offers

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2022

Motorola Edge 30 Pro was announced on Feb. 24 in India. As confirmed on the launch date, Motorola’s latest flagship will be available for purchase for the first time at 12 PM today (March 4). Here is all the information on the specifications, pricing, and offers for those who are looking forward to purchasing the Edge 30 Pro.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro price in India, offers

The Edge 30 Pro buyers can take advantage of offers like Rs 5,000 (~$65) off on SBI credit card transactions and 5 percent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. The handset is available for purchase only through Flipkart.

The Edge 30 Pro is priced at Rs 49,999 (~$657). With the SBI offer, it can be bought for as low as Rs 44,999 (~$592). Buyers can also purchase it through no-cost EMI. The device comes in Cosmic Blue color only.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro specifications

The Edge 30 Pro has a 6.7-inch OLED FHD+ display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Android 12 OS comes preinstalled on the device. It has a 60-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and its back panel has an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel front-facing camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is present under the hood of the Edge 30 Pro. The device packs in a 4,800mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging. For security, it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

To those who are unaware, the Edge 30 Pro is a rebranded version of the Edge X30, which debuted in China back in December 2021. Rumors have it that Motorola will be announcing the Edge X30 Under Screen Edition in March this year. As the name suggests, it will be equipped with an in-display camera.

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Huawei MateStation X with Ryzen 7 5800H processor and 1TB storage goes on sale for 13,999 yuan ($2,215)

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Jeet

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Mar 4, 2022

Last year, Huawei officially announced its first all-in-one computer under its Mate lineup, dubbed as Huawei MateStation X which comes packed with a powerful set of specs. A few days ago, a new 1TB model of the device was announced.

Now, just days after getting launched, the top-end model of the Huawei MateStation X is available for purchase in the Chinese market today. The 1TB storage model has a discounted price of 13,999 yuan which is about $2,215.

In terms of design, the device looks quite similar to the Huawei MateView monitor launched by the company. It features a 28.2-inch 4K+ 3:2 display with 3840 x 2560 pixels screen resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 92 percent.

The company mentions 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, 100% sRGB, and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certification. The stand of the MateStation X is also wider and the speaker doesn’t occupy the whole height.

Under the hood, the Huawei MateStation X is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H or the Ryzen 7 5800H processor, coupled with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD storage. It also features a 1-megapixel 720p HD camera for video calling.

There are four microphones that can pick up a user’s voice from up to 5 meters away. It also has three Devialet speakers – 2x 5W full-range speakers and a 10W subwoofer. It also has two USB-C ports, two USB-A, ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and an audio jack.

Huawei ships the MateStation X with its Huawei Wireless Keyboard. The fingerprint scanner in the keyboard also doubles as the power button. Along with that, the company is also offering Huawei Bluetooth Mouse AF30 in the box.

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Redmi 23.8-inch Gaming Monitor now available for purchase for 1,599 yuan ($253)

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Jeet

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Mar 4, 2022

A few days ago, Xiaomi-backed Redmi had launched a new gaming monitor in the market, dubbed as Redmi 23.8-inch Gaming Monitor. Days after the official announcement, it is now available for purchase in China.

The gaming monitor, which packs some advanced set of features, is priced at 1,599 yuan in China, which roughly converts to $253.

The new Redmi Gaming Monitor features a 23.8-inch display with a Full HD screen resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rate. The company adds that it uses FAST IPS technology and has a 1ms response time.

The device is also certified for AMD FreeSync Premium and has a 100% sRGB color gamut, support for DC Dimming, and is said to be certified for protection from Blue Light to ensure that it’s safe for eyes.

As for the design, the new 23.8-inch Redmi Gaming Monitor has a narrow-frame bezel design from the three sides. There’s also a magnetic back cover at the IO panel and the base has support for vertical adjustment and rotating adjustment using which the monitor can also be used in a portrait or vertical position.

Coming to the interfaces, the monitor comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.2, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For those who want a bigger screen, the company had launched the 27-inch models last year.

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Honor 60 Pro’s new color variant with electrochromic technology launched in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2022

In December 2021, Honor unveiled the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro smartphones in China. The handset has been available in multiple colors such as blue, gold, green, and black. Today, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed the arrival of Honor 60 Pro’s new color variant called Honor Code.

The Honor 60 Pro’s Honor Code color variant is equipped with electrochromic technology. As can be seen, the letters H, O, N, O, R can glow according to the rhythm of the ringtone during incoming calls, alarm clocks, and reminders. It offers millisecond-level response speed and allows users to customize the pattern of the glowing letters.

The Honor 60 Pro’s new color variant arrives in a sole version that offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The device is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$633). Its limited pre-sale begins today in China. The company is yet to confirm the sale date of the new color variant.

Honor 60 Pro specifications

The Honor 60 Pro has a 6.78-inch OLED display with curved edges. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device features a 50-megapixel front camera, and it is fitted with a 108-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset is present under the hood of the Honor 60 Pro. The device is equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.

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Redmi Note 11E Pro now available for purchase in China; price starts at 1,699 yuan ($269)

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Jeet

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Mar 4, 2022

A few days ago, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 11E series smartphones in its home country China. Today, the Redmi Note 11E Pro is officially available for purchase while the standard Redmi Note 11E will go on sale from 18th March.

The smartphone is being offered in three colors — White, Black, and Blue. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage carries a price tag of 1,699 yuan, which roughly converts to $269.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model is priced at 1,899 yuan which is about $300 while the top-end model with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage is priced at 2,099 which converts to around $332.

Coming to the specifications, the Redmi Note 11E Pro smartphone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display sourced from Samsung. It offers 2400 x 1600 pixels screen resolution, DCI-P3 color gamut, and has support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, manufactured using a 6nm process node. It is coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 internal storage.

Coming to the camera department, the phone comes with a triple-camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the device is running the Android operating system with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with support for 67W fast charging technology.

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Motorola Moto G22 unveiled with 90Hz display, quadruple cameras, and Helio G37 SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 3, 2022

Motorola has officially launched the Moto G22 in the European market on Thursday. The smartphone comes in the budget segment and offers specs like a 90Hz screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and a MediaTek Helio chipset.

The Motorola Moto G22 is priced at €169.99(~$188) for the only variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes in Cosmic Black, Pearl White, and Iceberg Blue colors.

Moto G22 Specifications

The Moto G22 features a 6.5-inch Max Vision display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is a punch-hole panel with narrow bezels on all three sides but has a thicker bottom chin.

It has a 16MP single camera on the front and has quadruple cameras at the rear. There’s a 50MP primary lens with Quad-Pixel technology. The sensor is said to deliver 12.5MP images. It will be assisted by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and two 2MP sensors.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage needs. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that is said to last for more than a working day.

The smartphone has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer; and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. It boots on Android 12 OS and has a few Moto apps pre-installed.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 first leaks reveal bigger display, AOD, built-in GPS & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Xiaomi‘s Mi Bands are one of the most affordable and popular fitness trackers in many markets. Currently, the company currently offers the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 which was released almost a year ago. However, the next-gen tracker might be on the horizon as leaks have started to surface.

According to a fresh report by XDAdevelopers, the first few features of the upcoming fitness tracker dubbed the Mi Band 7 have been discovered via code found in Xiaomi’s own apps.

These codes indicate that the Mi Smart Band 7 will go by the codename “L66” and will have model numbers M2129B1 and M2130B1. It will feature a 192 x 490p resolution display with Always On Display support for a few watch faces, and a host of workout modes, ranging from Aerobics to Zumba. The leak has also revealed that the Mi Band 7 could feature built-in GPS support however, the inclusion of this feature still remains doubtful.

The code has further revealed that the Mi Band 7 will include a Smart Alarm feature, which will automatically wake you up from light sleep 30 minutes before your predefined alarm. And last but not the least, the fitness tracker will come with a Power Saving mode to improve battery life.

Currently, there is no word from Xiaomi on the next-gen Mi Band, however, considering that the company debuted the Mi Smart Band 6 at the end of March last year, we are sure to hear more about it in the days to come, so stay tuned.

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Realme Narzo 50 goes on its first sale in India; Price starts at Rs. 12,999(~$172)

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 3, 2022

Last month, Realme launched the budget Narzo 50 smartphone in the Indian market. It is the third device in the series joining the Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i. Starting today, the smartphone will be available for purchase in the country.

The Realme Narzo 50 has gone its first sale today on Amazon India and Realme’s India website. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 12,999(~$172) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The phone costs Rs. 15,999(~$214) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It has two color variants – Speed Blue and Speed Black.

The Realme Narzo 50 comes with a 6.6-inch punch-hole IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and has 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has a 16MP camera on the front for selfies and has a triple camera system at the rear. The rear setup goes by a 50MP main lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth unit.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery and has a 33W fast charging support. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 OS.

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Mivi Octave 3 16W Bluetooth speaker launched in India for Rs. 1,799 ($24)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2022

Indian electronics firm Mivi has launched a 16W Bluetooth speaker called the Mivi Octave 3 in India. The Mivi Octave 3 Bluetooth speaker is priced at Rs. 1,799 ($24) although the original price is Rs. 1,999 ($27). It is available via Amazon India and Flipkart, as well as Mivi’s official website. The Mivi Octave 3 speaker comes with great features that make the listening experience an exhilarating one. The Octave 3 is capable of producing 16W 360-degree HD Stereo sound with deep solid bass and a passive subwoofer due to the dynamic drivers in the model. The Octave 3 supports pairing with another unit to deliver a higher quality sound and a more powerful listening experience.

The Mivi Octave 3 can be connected to an input device via Bluetooth 5.1 or using an AUX cable both delivering a mix of lossless audio, quality assurance, and an overall immersive audio experience. The MicroSD memory card slot also provides the opportunity of playing music from a memory device. The Mivi Octave 3 can deliver up to 8 hours of playback when operated at standard mode. The Mivi Octave 3 comes in four colors namely blue, black, green, and red.

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G renders, specs, price leaked: Snapdragon 750G, 50MP OIS camera & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Earlier today, chipset and display details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M23 5G smartphone emerged through the Google Play console listing. And now, fresh renders of the device have surfaced online along with some more specification details.

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According to a MySmartPrice report, these renders have been obtained via industry sources which have also informed on the specifications of the upcoming handset. The new renders show that the design of the Galaxy M23 5G has been altered quite a bit compared to its predecessor. The camera island is especially different this time around with a vertical pill shape compared to the more square-shaped camera module on the Galaxy M22. The renders also reveal that the device will come with a triple camera setup in contrast to its predecessor’s quad-cam setup.

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G Specs

Coming to its specifications, the Galaxy M23 5G is a mid-range smartphone that will come with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ resolution TFT panel supporting 16 million colors and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will have a waterdrop notch cutout for the front camera.

For photography, the device will get a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP f/1.8 main camera sensor, coupled with an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. The main camera sensor will come with support for optical image stabilization (OIS). The rear camera supports 720p video recording at 120fps and 4K video recording at 30fps.

Under the hood will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with at least 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 5G smartphone will also offer storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. It will weigh about 198 grams and measure 165.5 x 77.0 x 8.4mm. in terms of software, the Galaxy M23 5G will boot Android 12 based One UI 4.1 out of the box.

Other details include Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, single speaker, etc. The report also states that the Galaxy M23 5G 4GB + 128GB storage option will be priced between €250 – €300.

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Baseus 30W Super Si ultra-compact charger brings fast charging for iPhones & iPads

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2022

Baseus 30W Super Si compact charger comes with a dual-port architecture that makes it possible to charge two devices simultaneously. It seems that the new product is a perfect fit for the iPhone and iPad, charging them simultaneously. The Basueus iPhone/iPad dual charger is more powerful than the conventional Apple chargers.

Currently, Apple always skips the charger in their iPhone package, while iPads come with a 20W charger which is dwarfed by the Baseus 30W Super Si charger that even offers dual charging ports. The new charger is also substantially lighter and smaller than the Apple version. Additional portability is incorporated with a foldable plug which accentuates the compactness of the charger.

The Baseus 30W super Si compact charger is a great companion for office use, traveling, and home use. It has a USB-C and USB-A port and uses the Baseus Power Split (BPS II) technology. The proprietary technology allows for optimal use of the charging resources when a single device is being charged or when charging multiple devices. The charging power is 30W for Si fast charge, 18W for USB-C, and 12W for USB-A respectively.

While the Baseus 30W super Si charger is designed for the iPhone/ iPads, it also offers fast charging via the USB-C port with efficiency. It can therefore be used globally with100V- 240V. The Baseus 30W super Si charger is priced at $24.99 although there are currently some discount regimes that chalk off up to 20%.

Realme 9 4G variants and color options leaked ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 3, 2022

Realme has already launched the Realme 9 Pro series in the Indian market. Now, the company is expected to launch the vanilla Realme 9. Ahead of any announcements, leaks revealed that there will be two variants of the phone — 4G and 5G. Pricebaba has now shared the color options and variants of the Realme 9 4G.

The Realme 9 4G will come in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone will have three color variants namely Sunburst Gold, Meteor Black, and Stargaze White.

Furthermore, the publication reveals that the smartphone will likely launch this month. But, there’s no mention of the exact launch date.

Realme 9 4G Specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 9 4G has been a part of several leaks and certifications, so we do know some of its specs. The smartphone will come with a 48MP primary rear-facing camera and is expected to have a 16MP selfie shooter.

It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 33W fast charging solution. It is expected to have dual-SIM support and may also have NFC. There’s no detail regarding its chipset or the Android version it will run. But given that its rumors are frequent lately, we expect to see some major leaks revealing more details in the coming weeks.

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Sennheiser is now officially part of Sonova Holding AG group

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Sennheiser, the German audio company best known for its enthusiast-grade consumer audio products is now officially a part of the Sonova Holdings AG group.

The announcement came at the Sennheiser Consumer Innovation press event where the new owner of the brand was made public. The change in ownership will not affect the branding or products of the Sennheiser, however, Sonova Holdings AG group will now be using Sennheiser’s name for their future products.

For those unaware, Sonova Holding AG group is a Swiss multinational company headquartered in Stäfa that specializes in hearing care solutions. It is one of the largest providers in the sector worldwide. The group operates through its core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics, and AudioNova.

“Sennheiser and Sonova share many values and will leverage various complementary strengths,” says Martin Grieder, Sonova GVP Consumer Hearing. “Both brands have a passion and dedication to high-quality audio with innovation at the heart of the business,” he added.

Premium headphones, audiophiles, enhanced hearing, and soundbars are going to be the four key product segments for the new venture. Sonova Consumer Hearing has announced that the company has plans to launch new products in all four of its categories in 2022, including new products in its flagship MOMENTUM range.

The Swiss hearing care solutions company also plans on leveraging Sennheiser’s expertise in the TWS segment, as it believes the technology behind true wireless headphones and hearing aids is also converging to create a rapidly growing enhanced hearing segment.

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Mysterious OPPO PFTM10 receives 3C certification

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 3, 2022

Like most smartphone brands, OPPO is known for selling phones under different price segments. The company’s handsets are divided into three series, namely Find, Reno, and A. They represent the firm’s premium, mid-range, and budget offerings respectively. One of the upcoming devices possibly belonging to the latter category has received its first certification.

According to WHYLAB, an unknown OPPO smartphone with model number PFTM10 has been certified by 3C. Per the listing, the device will have support for 33W fast charging.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information available regarding this handset. We are looking forward to learning more about it in the coming days ahead of its official announcement.

Going by its charging speed, the phone will likely launch under the OPPO A series. In other words, it will be a budget model.

We are saying this because almost all mid-range (Reno) and premium (Find) lineups of smartphones from OPPO support 65W fast charging. However, there are some exceptions like the company’s first foldable – OPPO Find N and some rebranded devices in global markets.

As almost all the OPPO A series handsets sold in China now arrive with 5G connectivity, this one will be mostly not different. It could also flaunt a high refresh rate display, a high megapixel primary camera, and a huge battery.

What are your expectations of OPPO PFTM10? Do let us know in the comment section below.

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED hits the Indian market starting at Rs. 45,990 (~$606)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2022

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched its latest slate in India. The tablet dubbed Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is a 2-in-1 convertible notebook and was first launched for the US market in November last year.

The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is touted as the world’s first 13.3-inch OLED Windows detachable laptop. You guessed that right, the device packs a 13.3-inch OLED screen with an FHD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 266Hz touch sampling rate. It also packs a new ASUS Pen 2.0 Stylus and equally comes with a magnetically detachable full-size keyboard as well as a detachable 170° hinge. The stylus can be charged via a USB-C port and can go from 0-100% in just 30minutes. A fully charged pen can be used for over 140 hours.

The slate is powered by the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of NVMe internal storage. There is also 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage version.

The Vivobook 13 runs on the latest Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box and comes with a detachable keyboard that has a large trackpad and chiclet-style keys. There is a 13MP camera at the back of the slate and a 5MP sensor up front for selfies. The tablet also comes with a fingerprint reader. Under the hood, there is a 50WHr battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. The tablet also packs four built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED 4GB/128GB eMMC is priced at Rs. 45990 (~$606) while the 4GB / 128GB eMMC bundled with Fingerprint, Sleeve, Stand, Stylus, and Stylus holder is priced at RS 57,990 (~$764). The 8GB/128GB eMMC version with Fingerprint, Sleeve, Stand, Stylus, and Stylus holder is priced at Rs 62990 (~$830). It is available via Amazon.in.

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Nokia 2760 Flip feature phone now available for purchase in the US for $19

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Jeet

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Mar 3, 2022

HMD Global, the company that is launching the new Nokia phones, has been reviving the older models and launching them into the market. The latest device in this is the Nokia 2760 feature phone.

The new Nokia 2760 Flip, as the name indicates, is a device with a clamshell design and is now available for purchase in the United States for the price of just $19.

The company has added some features to the device to make it useful but most of them are practical to use and the device is most likely suitable for the primary purpose of a phone — calling, with some basic apps like calculator, alarm, etc.

It features a 2.83-inch internal LCD display and has a 1.77-inch external display. Internally, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, coupled with 4GB of storage.

There’s also a 5-megapixel camera sensor along with a flash on the phone’s back panel. It also comes pre-loaded with a few apps to enable common functions like web browsing, emails, among others.

As for the battery life, the company is promising 3.8 hours of talk time and 18 days of standby time with a single charge. The device also has big buttons on the keypad, which makes it suitable for seniors.

The Nokia 2760 Flip is available in single Black color at a price of $19 from Walmart, TracFone, and Straight Talk.

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Xiaomi India Smart Home Days Sale starts March 7, discounts on Robot Vacuum-Mop P, Mi Smart Water Purifier & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

After becoming one of the biggest smartphone and smart TV brand in India, Xiaomi is now pushing harder than ever to establish itself in other smart devices segments. And to achieve that, the company has announced a massive sale event dubbed the ‘Smart Home Days’ which will feature some massive discounts on the smart devices offered by the brand.

The sale event will commence on March 7 and will continue till March 10. Customers can avail the discounts on Mi.com, Mi Home, Flipkart, Amazon, and all offline partners during the offer period. The brand has already announced the list of products on which it will be offering discounts on.

The most attractive offers will be given on Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P which usually retails for Rs. 24,999. In this sale, the Robot vacuum will be offered at just Rs. 19,999, making for a Rs. 5000 discount on the retail price. The Mi Smart Water Purifier (RO+UV) will also receive a price cut during the event bringing its price down to Rs. 10,999 from the retail value of Rs. 12,999.

The other products which are announced to go on sale can be checked out below.

But that’s not all as Xiaomi is also offering additional discount coupons with Reward Mi and exchange offers that are exclusive to purchases made on Mi.com. Xiaomi India will also be running WipeOutSale at 4:00 PM where consumers can avail exclusive discounts on 2 devices every day.

So hurry up and set your reminders for March 7 if you don’t want to miss this steal deal event on smart home products. To find out more, you can visit this link.

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