A couple of days ago, Huawei had launched a new smartphone under its Mate 40 lineup, dubbed as Huawei Mate 40E Pro. Today, the device officially goes on sale in the company’s home market China.
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro will be available for purchase through Huawei Mall in China. The phone is priced at 6,499 yuan, which is approximately $1,029, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model.
Coming to the specs, the smartphone features a 7.76-inch OLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 90Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It has a pill-shaped cutout in the top-left corner of the screen.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000L chipset. It is manufactured using the 5nm process node and includes one Cortex-A77 at 3.13GHz, two Cortex-A77 at 2.54GHz, and three Cortex-A55 at 2.05GHz.
In the camera department, the smartphone features a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel super-sensing wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture, a 20-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with f/3.4 aperture. On the front side, the device has a 13-megapixel super-sensing wide-angle camera and a 3D depth camera.
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro 5G is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system with several new smart features for an inter-connected devices user experience. It is powered by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 66W super-fast charging.
Google updated the design of its Pixel series flagship smartphones last year with the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. For its successor, it appears that the company will keep the same design but will make some minor changes.
Renders of the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro smartphone have surfaced online, which shows what we can expect from the upcoming device as far as the phone’s design is concerned.
Based on the leaked renders, Technizo Concept created a concept video for the smartphone’s design. It appears that the periscope telephoto lens on the camera bar on the phone’s back panel is now separated from the other two lenses.
As for the specifications, the device is said to feature a 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch curved OLED display and have QHD+ screen resolution (1440p) along with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to continue offering an under-display fingerprint sensor despite the current-generation models facing issues.
The Pixel 6 series models were the first to come powered by the company’s own Tensor processor and the upcoming models are expected to pack the second-generation Google Tensor chipset and offer up to 512GB of internal storage.
Some reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 7 series is expected to come in Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Sorta SeaFoam, and Cloudy White shades. While the launch timeline isn’t revealed, we expect the Pixel 7 series to go official sometime around October.
Realme has recently launched the Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G in India and other markets. Fresh information reveals that the company could be working on the Realme 9 5G handset. Reliable tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the first render of the smartphone to reveal its design.
Recently, the live shots of the Realme 9 5G were spotted in the database of the FCC certification site. The images showed that the Realme 9 5G look identical to the Realme 8 5G from last year. The leaked render shared by the tipster shows that the Realme 9 5G will be sporting a refreshed design.
Realme 9 5G render by Mukul Sharma
The gradient white edition of the Realme 9 5G can be seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module. It includes 48-megapixel triple cameras and an LED flash. The power button available on the right edge of the device seems to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The left spine of the phone has volume up and down buttons.
The tipster did not share any information on the specs of the Realme 9 5G. However, he claimed that he will be spilling more information on the device soon. He added that the handset is mostly likely to go official in India this month.
Reports have claimed that the Realme 9 5G will borrow all its specs from the Realme 8 5G handset. However, instead of the Dimensity 700 chip that powers the 8 5G, the 9 5G may come equipped with the Dimensity 810 chip. It is expected to come with other specs such as a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The Realme 9 5G is likely to be priced around Rs 15,000. The tipster had recently claimed that the device will come in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may come in colors like Stargaze White, Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black, and Meteor Black.
Apple was rumored to host its first event of 2022 sometime in March and today the company has sent out invitations for a launch event on 8th March.
The event from Apple, named “Peek Performance,” will be live-streamed by the company on 8th March at 10 am PT. As is the case with Apple, the company has not officially confirmed which products will get launched.
Based on the reports so far, it’s highly likely that the Cupertino-based technology giant will be launching the next-generation iPhone SE which will come with support for 5G connectivity. It is also said to unveil the fifth-generation Apple iPad Air.
The Apple iPhone SE, which is a low-cost offering from the brand, 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.
There have been rumors about Apple planning to launch the Apple Silicon M2 chipset as well as new Mac devices powered by this unannounced processor. However, it’s unlikely to get launched at the event scheduled next week.
Samsung is reportedly working on a couple of new A-series of smartphones such as Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A73 5G. Tipster Techinsider Blog has claimed that the South Korean tech giant will hold a launch event this month to announce a new A-series of smartphones. It is unclear whether all the above-mentioned phones will debut this month. Winfuture.dehas shared the leaked press renders of the Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A33 to showcase their design.
Samsung Galaxy A13 4G design, specifications
The Galaxy A13 4G will feature a 6.6-inch PLS LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The display notch accommodates an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel primary camera, 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for depth and macro shots.
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The Exynos 850 will power the A134G with 4 GB of RAM. It will come with 64 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot. The device will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging. It will be priced at 200 euros. In the leaked renders, it can be seen in back, white, and blue colors.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G design, specifications
The Galaxy A33 5G appears to be an inferior version of the Galaxy A53 5G. It has a 6.4-inch OLED FHD+ 90Hz display and it is powered by the upcoming Exynos 1200 chip. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.
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The device houses a 5,000mAh battery. The report has no information on the front and rear cameras of the device. It may cost under 400 euros. The renders show that it may come in black, white, blue, and orange colors.
During Mobile World Congress 2022, Xiaomi decided to launch two new phones of its POCO sub-brand in the global market: the POCO M4 Pro and the POCO X4 Pro 5G. They belong to the mid-range segment and they went official in the global market with amazing prices if you consider their specifications. But there is one thing a lot of people want to know: is it worth spending more for the POCO X4 Pro 5G or it is better to save money and go for the M4 Pro because it already offers everything you need? This is a comparison between their specifications which will give you the answer if you are looking for the best affordable phone to buy in the current period.
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, and f/2.4
16 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
5000 mAh, 33W fast charging
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
None of these devices comes with a premium design. POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G are built with a polycarbonate body and they are not very thin, but they look good and they also come with a borderless punch-hole display. Further, they sport the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant. Between these two phones, the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks more premium thanks to its original color variants, but the M4 Pro is definitely more compact and lighter, that is the reason why I prefer this device when it comes to aesthetics.
Display
Both the phones are equipped with AMOLED displays, but the panel found on the POCO X4 Pro 5G is superior. It is an AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The POCO M4 Pro has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, lacks the HDR10+ certification, and has a smaller 6.43-inch panel; the panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Fortunately, both the phones come with stereo speakers, but despite coming with AMOLED displays, they do not have an in-display fingerprint scanner: it is side-mounted.
Hardware/Software
The hardware department is the main advantage offered by the POCO X4 Pro 5G. It has a better processor: the Snapdragon 695 5G. It is not only better in terms of performance, but even in terms of energy consumption because it is built with a 6 nm production process instead of 12 nm. Further, this phone features 5G connectivity, unlike its internal rival. Unfortunately, both the phones still run Android 11, but they come with MIUI 13 out of the box and they will get the update to Android 12. The memory configurations available are the same, with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage.
Camera
The two affordable phones come with more or less the same camera departments with the exception of the main camera sensor. The POCO X4 Pro 5G comes with a superior 108 MP main camera: it is not a high-end sensor but it is way better than the 64 MP camera found on the POCO M4 Pro. In both cases, you get an 8 MP ultrawide camera, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 16 MP front camera. Unfortunately, these phones are not able to record 4K videos and they stop at 1080p.
Battery
The battery capacity of these two handsets is exactly the same: 5000 mAh. But the POCO X4 Pro 5G should provide a longer battery life because it has a processor built at 6 nm. Further, it offers faster charging speed because it supports 67W fast charging, while the POCO M4 Pro stops at 33W.
Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Price
Thanks to a launch promo, the starting price of the POCO M4 Pro in Europe is €199/$221, while the POCO X4 Pro 5G begins at €269/$299. If you are wondering which device offers the highest value for money, you have to consider the following factors. The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a superior display, a better chipset, 5G, a superior camera, and faster charging. But we are not talking about huge differences. Which one would you pick?
Apple‘s upcoming budget iPhone SE 3 has been the subject of much speculation lately as we inch closer to a possible unveiling of the latest iteration of the iPhone SE series. An Apple event is scheduled for possibly March 8 and that could herald the launch of the iPhone SE 3. Although, a tradition with such Apple events is to formally announce them a week prior, which has not happened in the case of the iPhone SE 3.
An accessory of the iPhone SE 3 has however surfaced online and it is said that the iPhone SE 3 screen protector will be available on March 10. The 5G iPhone SE case was leaked online according to iMore reports and this is fueling speculation that indeed the iPhone SE 3 could be launched within next week. The iPhone SE 3 screen protector was advertised by Belkin and described as a Protective Glass Film for Belkin iPhone SE and its design bears a close semblance with the expected iPhone SE 3.
The accessory was first spotted in an Amazon Japan listing on February 28 with the listing details indicating that it was for an iPhone SE 3rd generation. As well established, the iPhone SE 3 is the third generation of the iPhone SE lineup. We expect to therefore see the iPhone SE 3 being unveiled in Apple’s forthcoming spring event although a specific date is yet to be officially confirmed.
The iPhone SE 3 is a budget-friendly iPhone with the rumor rife that it could be sold for around $300 which will be lower than the cost of its predecessor. The iPhone SE 3 targets the mid-level segment of the market as Apple seeks to expand its reach beyond the upper reaches of the smartphone market. It will also possibly be powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which is a high-performance chip ahead of flagship SoCs from MediaTek and Qualcomm.
Sonos has launched the Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker that targets the lower end of the market with a lower price than its predecessor. Sonos had launched the Roam speaker that featured AirPlay2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Qi charging supports. It also had a built-in microphone with a decent range of coverage. The latest Sonos Roam SL however skips the far-field microphone for a less expensive product.
In the heels of the launch of the Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker, the company’s CEO has stated that consumers will see several innovative offerings from its stable soon. The original Roam was priced up to $180 at a point but the latest model will cost less. It will be sold at $159 exclusively on Sono’s website. The first deliveries will take place around mid-March while orders are being received currently.
The Sonos Roam SL features TruePlay tuning, a 10-hour battery life, IP67 dust and water resistance, and optional magnetic wireless charging. The Sonos Roam SL weighs just 0.43kg and it is available in two colors – shadow black and lunar white.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has stated that Sonos is focused on delivering two new products a year, although the details are still kept secret. Sonos has also acquired T2 Software last month and the re-energized company could come out with some innovative offerings and better quality audio products. There is also mention of a Sonos patent application for a Sonos Headset filed in Germany.
OnePlus has recently released the OxygenOS 11_A.05 update for the OnePlus 9RT which brings the February security patch and a whole host of bug fixes. Additionally, OnePlus has also claimed to fix the persistent bug that freezes the OnePlus Gallery app when users try to share pictures from the app. So let’s take a look at all the changes.
According to the official OnePlus community post, the update for the OnePlus 9RT comes with a firmware version MT2111_11_A.05 and weighs about 179MBs in size.
The complete official changelog has been given below:
System
[Optimized] the button color of Data saving
[Fixed] abnormal display of permission box when accessing File Manager for the first time
[Fixed] abnormal display issue when checking software update in Administrator mode
[Fixed] low probability issue that setting the auto screen off time not working and the screen becomes always on
[Fixed] the issue that Clock not responding after switching to dark mode on the World clock page
[Fixed] the issue that alarm is incorrectly restored in specific scenarios
[Improved] system stability
[Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.02
Camera
[Optimized] the video quality when taking 60 fps video with ultra-wide in dark scenes
[Fixed] the issue that may lose photos when using ultra-wide in night mode with night tripod mode on
[Fixed] slight distortion and blurring issue of photos when taking pictures under 50 MP
[Fixed] abnormal issue of the Flash when taking videos with Flash and Ultra steady on
Bluetooth
[Optimized] the stability of connecting phone to car with Bluetooth
[Optimized] audio playback stability while connecting phone to car via Bluetooth
Gallery
[Optimized] response time for “sync photos” in Cloud Service
[Fixed] the freezing issue while sharing pictures in Gallery
Others
[Fixed] the freezing issue when making video call on Instagram
As usual, the OTA update is rolling out in batches, so it will take some time before it reaches everyone. If you have not received this OTA update yet, you can check its availability by heading to Settings > System > System updates on your device.
As for the long-standing question of when the OnePlus 9RT will receive the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 update, the brand has confirmed a release window of March-April.
The Swiss smartwatch maker Garmin has just launched a new smartwatch with a focus on divers. The smartwatch is called the Germain Decent G1 and comes with a lot of interesting as well as some essential features for the benefit of marine divers.
The Germain Decent G1 comes in two variants: a solar-powered model and a non-solar. The smartwatch offers a variety of diving modes including Gauge, Gas dives (single and multiple), Closed-circuit rebreather, Apnea, and Apnea hunt. Apnea Hunt mode allows you to free dive with apnea-specific dive data at a higher screen refresh rate. It also disables start and stop tones as to not scare the fish away while free diving for spearfishing.
To aid you alongside any of these modes the Descent G1 can show temperature, depth, dive time, time to surface (TTS) and no-decompression limit (NDL) alerts. It can also track the gas mix, decompression, ascent, and descent rates, as well as safety stop information. The device also brings along a GPS.
The watch has a 10 ATM rating, meaning users can take it up to 100 meters deep. The Garmin Descent G1 series features a 0.9-inch x 0.9-inch display, with a sapphire crystal screen. The display features a monochrome panel that is easily visible in the sun and also offers a transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) panel. Other than diving, the smartwatch can also track different sports activities such as swimming, hiking, running, cycling, golf, yoga, surfing, and more. The watch can also monitor your sleep activity and give you a sleep score.
The Garmin Descent G1 offers the usual smartwatch features like alerts for app notifications, calls, texts, calendar reminders, and more and is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. The device offers up to 25 hours of battery life on a single charge while on dive mode and up to 7 days in smartwatch mode. The solar-powered model can last up to 4 months in smartwatch mode without needing to charge again.
As for pricing, the non-solar powered model comes with a price tag of $549.99, and the solar-powered Garmin Descent G1 is priced at $649.99.
In 2020, Realme announced the 125W UltraDart fast-charging technology. Two years down the line, the Chinese company unveiled its 100-200W UltraDart charging tech at the Mobile World Congress 2022 which just ended. Apparently, Realme is planning to out the technology on an upcoming smartphone and has released a video demo of the 150W SuperDart charging in action on the Realme GT Neo3.
The video is suggestive of the 150W fast-charging solution hitting the market pretty soon bringing along a massive charging speed. From the video, it could be seen that the GT Neo3’s battery was charged from 0 to 50% in a flash – just 5 minutes! That is super fast and is a slight improvement over the 125W UltraDart Fast Charging technology that could charge a 4,000mAh battery from 0 to 33 percent in just 3 minutes.
During the MWC 2022 unveiling, Realme had disclosed that the phones equipped with the UltraDart charging will still have up to 80% of their battery capacity after 1000 complete charge cycles. The phones will also be able to charge via lesser charging speed but they will feature multiple boost charge pumps which increase the charger’s current.
Apart from the 150W SuperDart fast charging technology, the Realme GT Neo3 is also expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. Apart from Realme, OPPO, Xiaomi and OnePus are also expected to be among the first OEMs to release models including the Redmi K50 Pro, powered by the latest Dimensity 8000 series. There is no word yet on the phone’s launch date.
The global smart wearable company Fitbit has recalled its Fitbit Ionic. The recalling decision comes after Fitbit received more than 100 reports of burn injuries due to the smartwatch overheating. The device was launched back in September 2017 and offered features including activity tracking as well as heart and sleep monitoring.
Fitbit stopped producing the Ionic in 2020 and has sold about one million units of the smartwatch in the US market and around 693,000 in the global market until December 2021.
As compensation for the recall, the brand will be issuing a refund of $299 on a successful return of the Ionic watch to the company. The owners of the smartwatch will also get a discount code offering 40 percent off on select Fitbit devices according to the announcement made by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The commission has stated that Fitbit has so far received at least 174 reports of the watch’s overheating, with 118 reports of burn injuries that include two cases of third-degree burns and four second-degree burns.
The recall is limited to four variants of the Fitbit Ionic with the following model numbers: FB503CPBU, FB503GYBK, FB503WTGY, and FB503WTNV.
Consumers affected by this recall should visit help.fitbit.com/ionic for information on how to receive a refund. The company has stated that the refund will be equivalent to USD $299. Customers outside of the United States will receive the equivalent of USD $299 in their local currency.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei recently teased an upcoming smartphone which is said to be the Huawei Nova 9 SE. Just hours after the official tease, the detailed spec sheet of the smartphone has surfaced along with its renders.
The German publication Winfuture has released the renders of the upcoming Huawei 9 SE showcasing its looks and design.
HUAWEI Nova 9 SE renders
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Image via Winfuture
Image via Winfuture
Image via Winfuture
Image via Winfuture
The device features a design that is quite similar to the Huawei Nova 9 which was released back in October 2021. However, one of the key differences can be spotted in the camera module which does not feature three lenses in the lower circular enclosure. This time around, Huawei has also placed the LED flash between the two big camera lenses.
Coming to its specs, the code name “Julian” (JLN-Lxx) smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2388×1080 pixels. The screen will have a center punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and will come with thin bezzles and a narrow chin.
For photography, the Huawei Nova 9 SE is said to feature a quad-camera setup with an impressive 108-megapixel camera which will be the first triple-digit megapixel camera on a Huawei smartphone. The smartphone is also said to get an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a couple of 2-megapixel sensors which could be for depth effects and macro shots. On the front, the device is said to come with a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the device is rumored to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core SoC which means it won’t offer 5G support. The SoC is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Huawei Nova 9 SE will come with a 4000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. Other than that, it will feature NFC support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, and will run the EMUI 12 in on the Global version and HarmonyOS in China.
The Taiwanese electronic manufacturer HTC which used to be a prominent figure in the premium smartphone industry is planning on a comeback. According to a recent statement made by HTC’s general manager for the Asia-Pacific region, HTC plans to launch a new high-end smartphone in April. The device is also going to feature metaverse functionalities.
HTC One M7
For those who are unaware HTC had limited itself to serving only a few markets with low-end smartphones since the last four years when it sold its majority of smartphone development department to Google. So this would be its first high-end smartphone in years.
According to Charles Huang, who manages the Asian markets for HTC, The company plans to integrate certain metaverse features in its new smartphone which is being introduced with the aim to appeal to customers who would want to use it for VR and AR applications.
Huang again denied an exit of HTC from the smartphone market But did not shed any further light on the specifications of this new device. According to HTC co-founder and now CEO Cher Wang, HTC plans to continue investing in the virtual reality product market on a large scale. At the present according to wang, the company has been focused on the B2B sector as the company is seeking to open up the enterprise market with meetings, conferences, and shopping solutions.
It is still unclear whether this new smartphone by HTC will truly be a high-end device or if it will be launched in the global market as well. But one thing is clear that HTC’s new smartphone will be accompanied by metaverse functionalities.
Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 13 update for eligible devices ever since it announced the latest iteration of its mobile software. The company has now started delivering the stable release to four of its flagship smartphones from 2020. These handsets are Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30S Ultra.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 13 stable update for the following smartphones in its home country China. Apart from bringing the fresh version of MIUI, the new system update for these phones also arrives with Android 12.
The aforementioned software builds are being pushed in batches. Hence, they will take some time to reach every unit. Also, we expect Xiaomi to extend the availability of this update to other regional variants of these handsets in the coming days.
For the unaware, the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro are known by their original names outside mainland China. Whereas, the Redmi K30 Pro goes by the name of POCO F2 Pro. Finally, there’s not an international version of the Redmi K30S Ultra.
Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones from TPV Technology have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 7,099. The Philips ANC TWS earbuds with model number TAT4506BK come with some decent features like active noise cancellation, IPX4-rated splash resistance, 24-hour media playback, and an affordable price to boot.
The new Philips ANC TWS earbuds sport an in-ear design, 11mm speaker drivers with a battery that can offer 6 hours of activity, scaled up to 24 hours with the aid of the charging case. The charging case is compatible with the USB-C charging and the USB-C cable is part of the package. The Philips TAT4506BK ANC TWS earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, have touch controls, and there is also an Awareness Mode. The touch controls enable the user to seamlessly navigate through playlists, answer calls, and activate the voice assistant.
The range of the Bluetooth 5.0 is about 10 meters, while the battery could be fully charged within two hours. The Philips ANC TWS headphones are available in most of the leading online and offline retail outlets in India including Amazon.in. It comes in a single color variant – black.
A YouTube video detailing how the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra survived a rigorous scratch and bend test has surfaced. The success of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is further accentuated by the fact that it does not come with a factory-fitted screen protector. The JerryRigEverything test involves a razor blade, hardness picks, and heat application via a lighter.
The YouTube video showed that when the Galaxy S22 Ultra was put through the scratch test, its Gorilla Victus+ glass showed scratches at Mohs hardness level 6 upwards. The metal frame is prone to scratches by a stainless steel blade. The buttons and the S Pen’s end are also subject to scratches via a blade. However, the Phantom Black matte back cover did not show any signs of razor activity. The camera lenses and their protective rings around the camera are prone to razor activity.
As per the heat aspect of the test, after charring slightly a part of the screen pixels with a lighter, the fingerprint reader is still able to function and it is not affected by the slight heat and scratches on the detection area. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also showed a sturdy build by holding firm when bending pressure was applied to it. It did not show any sign of buckling or bending under hard pressure. Not all phones were able to survive this durability test, hence the success of the Galaxy S22 Ultra may be due to its rugged design.
ASUS India has just announced a new ROG (Republic of Gamers) esports tournament. Its an online event for the popular competitive first person shooter, Valorant, and will be exclusively for women.
According to the brand, the move is an effort to encourage and empower female gamers in India. Furthermore, the finals of the tournament is set to be held on 10th March 2022. This all-women esports tournament announcement arrives just days prior to the International Women’s Day. For those interested, the registrations for the tournament are beginning today (2nd March 2022). Notably, this ROG tournament is the first of its kind and has been trending under the #WomenInEsports tag.
This online event is called the All-Women ROG Showdown series tournament for Valorant. With this event, the Taiwanese tech giant hopes to boost the growing gender diversity in the world of esports. So as of right now, it is actively encouraging women’s professional teams across Southeast Asia for the competition. It is a three day event with qualifications beginning on 7th and 8th, with the semi finals being held on 9th. A number of teams have entered the tournament already, with members hailing from India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
The prize pool of this tournament is 75,000 INR (990 US Dollars), with the winning team taking 50,000 INR (660 US Dollars) while the runner up take 25,000 INR (330 US Dollars). The registration portal is live till 6th March 2022. So, if you’re planning on entering, keep in mind that your team needs a minimum of 5 players. A team can even have a maximum of 2 substitute players.
Last year, Redmi launched their first notebook lineup in India and China dubbed the Redmi Book series. And now, a recent report has revealed that there are new laptops on their way which might launch soon.
According to a MySmartPrice report, the Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 and Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptops have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification page which hints at an imminent launch. So let’s take a look at what the listings have revealed.
The Bluetooth SIG database shows that the upcoming Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 will be available in three variants with model numbers RMA2201-AG, RMA2201-BB, and RMA2201-BG.
The Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 will come in four variants carrying RMA2202-AD, RMA2202-BD, RMA2202-AI, and RMA2202-BI model numbers. All the upcoming Redmi Book devices listed in the database will feature Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity and are expected to be powered by Intel chipsets as the listing mentions the “Intel Corporation” name on the database.
The Mention of Microsoft Corporation is also mentioned on the listing indicating that these laptops will feature Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Other than that, the Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 is expected to feature a 14-inch display and the Pro 15 2022 is likely to come with a larger 15.6-inch screen.
To give you an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Redmi Book 2022 laptops, we can take a look at the specs of the current-gen RedmiBook 15 Pro.
The device comes powered with an Intel Core i5 11300H with integrated Integrated Iris Xe GPU. It offers 8GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage. It has a 15-inch FHD LCD display and is powered by 46Whr with bundled 65W barrel-pin adapter. For connectivity and accessibility, you get 2xUSB-A 3.2, 1xUSB-A 2.0, RJ45 Ethernet Port, HDMI out, SD card reader, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5.0. It weighs around 1.8 kg and is priced at Rs. 49,999 ($660).
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