Google Pixel 6 series confirmed to skip Android 12L beta 3

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Feb 25, 2022

The Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro have been officially confirmed to skip the Android 12L beta 3 update and will get the next release instead that’s been scheduled for March.

The information comes from a Reddit thread on r/Android_beta (via Android Police) where Pixel 6 owners inquired why their devices were not receiving the latest beta despite signing up for the program.

As a response, Google from its official Reddit account stated that “If you’re enrolling a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro that is on the latest February build SQ1D.220205.004, you will not receive an update to 12L Beta 3, but instead will receive the next upcoming beta build release in March as long as you keep your device enrolled.”

In other words, Pixel 6 series users will have to wait for the release of Android 12L beta 4 in order to get updated to the latest version.

The response can also be taken as a confirmation for a fourth beta since the official roadmap released last year showed beta release plans only until February, with an official “Final release” scheduled for some time after.

But if you simply can’t shake off the urge to jump aboard Android 12L beta 3, then you can try re-checking for the update for about five times after opting in. A Redditor says it worked for them so it’s worth a shot.

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realme caught trying to pass off recording as actual gameplay on Narzo 50 launch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 25, 2022

Going heavy on gaming with a launch for a Rs 12,999 phone isn’t really the wisest move, yet realme chose to do just that with the realme Narzo 50 launch event, even getting an “esports streamer” onboard to run tests. The whole thing was obviously heavily scripted but playing a pre-recorded clip instead of actually gaming on the device took things a bit too far.

Now, there’s frankly not much to hold up against the event itself which was a unique one, showing off the phone’s specs with an amusing 5-round competition. But in one of the rounds that required a quick-scope kill on Free Fire to win, realme messed up big time by trying to pass off recorded footage as actual gameplay (via RMleaks).

If you skip to 10:15 on the video for the launch, you’ll see a pause button pop up on one of the participant’s ‘gameplay’ triggered by an unwarranted touch on the screen. The interface looks to be of Google Photos, which is enough proof of the round not being the real deal.

realme’s reason for doing this remains unclear. Surely it wasn’t impossible to get a streamer to achieve a no-scope? Or did the company not have enough faith in the realme Narzo 50’s gaming abilities?

The latter seems unlikely given the final round of the event where the gameplay looked legit and lag-free. Also, Free Fire is not a demanding game at all and can run fairly well on the cheapest of post-2020 smartphones.

While there are quite some unanswered questions here, it is worth mentioning that an incident like this isn’t a first-time affair. Last year, the company was caught streaming iPhone game footage and promoting it as being from the realme Narzo 30A. The blunder was blamed on “a wrong file being accidentally sent to the producer” back then, so it would be interesting to see realme’s justification this time.

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nubia Z40 Pro launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 9x periscope camera, magnetic charging, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 25, 2022

After teasing for days, nubia, the sub-brand of ZTE, has officially launched the nubia Z40 Pro (NX701J) in China. The latest flagship smartphone from the company is the successor of the nubia Z30 Pro from last year. The device not only brings a new set of specs but also a revamped design. Let’s take a detailed look at it.

nubia Z40 Pro Specifications and Features

The nubia Z40 Pro sports a boxy design like the nubia Z30 Pro, however, its camera module is different. The new model only has three lenses placed vertically. Its predecessor has three sensors arranged in an L-shaped and a fourth sensor below them.

As far as the build is concerned, the phone features an AG (anti-glare) glass sandwich design with a metal frame. It measures 161.9 x 72.9 x 8.4mm in dimensions, weighs 199g, and comes in two colors (Interstellar Black, Galaxy). There’s also a special edition of this smartphone, which is themed after ‘The Outcast’ anime.

It flaunts a 6.67-inch curved OLD display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a centered punch-hole.

Further, the handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It boots MyOS 12 based on Android 12.

The device houses a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP 116° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 9x periscope shooter with OIS. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP snapper.

Connectivity options on this phone include dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C). It offers an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers with support for DTS:X Ultra, and an x-axis vibration motor.

nubia Z40 Pro The Outcast Limited Edition

Last but not least, the nubia Z40 Pro is backed by a 5,00mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The handset also comes in a magnetic charging edition. It is the world’s first commercially available Android smartphone with a magnetic charging solution.

nubia Z40 Pro Price and Availability

The nubia Z40 Pro will be available for pre-order in China starting March 2. It will retail at the following price tags.

nubia Z40 Price

Standard Edition

8GB + 128GB – ¥3,399 ($538)
8GB + 256GB – ¥3,699 ($586)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3,999 ($633)
12GB + 512GB – ¥4,499 ($712)

Magnetic Charging Edition

12GB + 256GB – ¥4,299 ($681)
16GB + 1TB – ¥5,999 ($950)

The Outcast Limited Edition

12GB + 256GB – ¥4,699 ($744)

Qualcomm made significant shipment gains even as MediaTek led SoC market in 2021

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 25, 2022

While MediaTek maintained its lead, Qualcomm recorded 33% YoY growth in the global smartphone AP (Application Processor) / SoC (System on Chip) market in 2021. The market grew 5% YoY in Q4 2021 overall, with almost half of the SoC shipments being 5G smartphone SoC shipments, the latest Counterpoint figures show.

MediaTek led the smartphone SoC market in Q4 2021 with a 33% share. But its shipments declined due to inventory correction. Still, the company is expected to see growth in its revenues in the first quarter of 2022 driven by the Dimensity 9000 chipset. Lower seasonal demand will be offset by higher 5G penetration.

Global smartphone AP/SoC shipment market share (%), Q4 2020 vs Q4 2021 via Counterpoint

Meanwhile, Qualcomm recorded a strong quarter, growing 18% QoQ in the fourth quarter of last year despite component shortages and inadequate foundry capacities. The chipmaker was also able to prioritize high-end Snapdragon processor sales, which come with higher profitability. It was also able to increase supplies from its major foundry partners by dual-sourcing orders.

Global 5G Smartphone Baseband Shipment Market Share (%), Q4 2020 vs Q4 2021 via Counterpoint

Apple stood third in the smartphone SoC market in the fourth quarter of 2021 with a 21% share, with shipments driven by iPhone 13 launch and festive season demand.

UNISOC recorded growth this year and reached an 11% share in Q4 2021, with shipments more than doubling in 2021. It has expanded its customer base and currently supplies to companies like HONOR, realme, Motorola, ZTE, Transsion, and Samsung.

Samsung dropped to fifth place while Hilisilicon saw its market share drop to just 1% as its inventory of Kirin SoCs ran out.

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Man frames broken Galaxy Z Flip3 after Samsung refused to fix it under warranty

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Sean

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Feb 25, 2022

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 user has recently shared his experience with the foldable smartphone, and what led him to frame it once it had broken down. Yes, the device is in a frame alongside the company’s letter of refusal to honor the warranty.

According to Juhani Lehtimäki‘s blogpost, he “will never buy another Samsung device.” He had decided to purchase the new foldable smartphone after watching a video from a famous tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee who had reviewed the handset. Initially, Juhani was quite satisfied with the device, due to its unique design and form factor. However, it was quite costly and just after three months, disaster struck.

One day, he took out his phone from his pocket and noticed the middle of the display on top of the hinge turning black. Furthermore, the top half of the display had stopped responding to touch as well. This black part starting growing as well and soon, the display had completely failed. Lehtimäki claims that he never dropped the phone and took great care of it. So, he sent it for repairs since it was still in warranty thinking that foldable panels are still new and this might not be too out of the ordinary.

But unfortunately for him, the South Korean tech giant said that his Galaxy Z Flip3 “could not be repaired under warranty. Based on the information you have provided, we have contacted our service partner to obtain more detailed information regarding the repair. During the technical inspection of your device, the technician was able to determine that in addition to the display, the frame is also broken and that this damage is due to a mechanical impact, such as a fall, bending or excessive pressure.”

To make matters worse, the company said that it would cost around 340 US Dollars to fix the display. So, Juhani decided that he would never pay a single penny to Samsung ever again and framed the broken phone along with the rejection mail to remind him of this forever.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Series India launch date officially announced

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Feb 25, 2022

Following the release of the standard models, Redmi India is now gearing up to launch their beefier, more expensive variants in the form of the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. Rumors of a March launch for the duo surfaced several days back and the brand has now officially confirmed them.

With a tweet, Redmi announced today the Redmi Note 11 Pro series is all set to go live at 12 noon, 9th March 2022.

The image used in the announcement only drops subtle hints on what to expect with the series, specifically 5G support, 108MP camera, 120Hz display, and 67W charging. But because both devices have already been launched in other markets, it isn’t difficult to forecast their specifications.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro will obviously be the same as its global variant. It lacks 5G since it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chip but makes up for it quite well in other departments. Take its display, for example, which is a 120Hz 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED panel — fairly high-end for a wallet-friendly offering. For photography, there’s a triple-camera setup that’s topped by a 108MP unit, and the 5,000mAh battery is capable of being filled up 67W.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is expected to come with specs very similar to its non-5G sibling but will be equipped with a 5G chip and perhaps better cameras.

Do keep in mind here that Xiaomi has a knack for tweaking features between regions, so it would be wise to not take the aforementioned specifications at face value.

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Get Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro and Pro Plus for discounted prices only at Giztop

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Feb 25, 2022

Redmi Note 11 Series is now available on Giztop at discounted prices. You can now buy Redmi Note 11 for $169, Note 11 Pro for $269, and Note 11 Pro Plus for $339 only at Giztop. Please note that these prices are applicable to the base variants only.

FEATURES	REDMI NOTE 11 4G	REDMI NOTE 11 PRO	REDMI NOTE 11 PRO PLUS
BASE VARIANT PRICE	$169	$269	$339
DISPLAY	6.5" LCD FHD+, 90Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio G88	MediaTek Dimensity 920	MediaTek Dimensity 920
RAM	4GB / 6GB	6GB / 8GB LPDDR4	6GB / 8GB LPDDR4
STORAGE	128GB	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
REAR CAMERA	50MP + 8MP + 2MP	108MP + 8MP + 2MP	108MP + 8MP + 2MP
SELFIE CAMERA	8MP	16MP	16MP
BATTERY	5000mAh	5160mAh	4500mAh
CHARGING	18W Fast Flash Charge	67W Fast Flash Charge	120W Fast Flash Charge
COLORS	Black, White, Blue	Green, Purple, Black, Blue	Black, Purple, Green

Please note that these are Chinese edition phones, but come with Google Mobile Service and Google Play store installed, and OTA updates and English language support.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Customers can opt for Dimensity 9000-powered OPPO Find X5 Pro in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 25, 2022

Yesterday, OPPO unveiled the OPPO Find X5 series globally. The Pro model offers all the bells and whistles for a premium price tag. Interestingly, in China, customers can opt for a cheaper version of this smartphone with some minor changes in its specs. This variant of the device is officially called OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition.

As the name suggests, the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition arrives with a MediaTek chipset instead of Qualcomm. Precisely, it is powered by the latest Dimensity 9000 SoC rather than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Further, this version of the phone lacks the company’s in-house MariSilicon X image processing silicon. It also misses out on Hasselblad tuning and 5-axis OIS. Finally, it arrives in a single 12GB + 256GB memory configuration and only two color options (black, white).

Apart from the aforementioned differences, the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition is the same as the standard OPPO Find X5 Pro inside out. The handset is priced at ¥5,799 ($918). It will be available for pre-order starting March 14, followed by sale on March 18.

For comparison, the original OPPO Find X5 Pro costs ¥6,299 ($998) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. Its base model (8GB + 256GB) is priced at ¥5,999 ($950), while the top version (12GB + 512GB) goes all the way up to ¥6,799 ($1,077).

Samsung Galaxy S22 series pre-orders cross 1 million in South Korea alone

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Feb 25, 2022

Samsung Electronics had recently announced its latest flagship series of Galaxy S22 smartphones. Soon after the launch, the pre-orders went live, which broke records in many regions. In South Korea alone, the Galaxy S22 series pre-orders crossed an impressive 1 million.

According to the South Korean tech giant, the number of pre-orders on the first day surpassed 300,000. This marked the highest domestic record among any Samsung Galaxy series smartphone. The previous record was held by the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that were released back in August 2021. And just a week after, this figure swelled to include a total of 1.02 million units in pre-orders, which is the highest ever. This means that the Galaxy S22 series has dethroned the Galaxy S8 that saw the highest ever pre-orders, which hit 1,004,000 (Via ZDNet).

Out of the entire lineup, the top end Galaxy S22 Ultra accounted for 60 percent of all pre-orders, which arrives as no surprise considering this particular model would even attract Galaxy Note fans as well. The company didn’t see success in its home market alone, its pre-orders broke record in other regions as well. We had previously reported on Samsung breaking records in India as well, with pre-orders reaching more than 70,000 units in just 12 hours.

So, the figure has likely gone up since then as well. Similarly, the brand also saw great success in the US as well. As per the official Samsung Newsroom US, the Galaxy S22 series saw record breaking pre-orders in the region, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra being the most popular model here as well. Bryan Choi, a senior Samsung executive, added that “We’re thrilled that these devices have already become among our most popular ever.”

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Deal: Get Motorola Edge X30 for as low as $499 on Giztop

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Feb 25, 2022

Motorola Edge X30 which generally retails for $699 is now available for as low as $499 only at Giztop. Please note that this is one of the best prices offered for a phone powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

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Motorola Edge X30 at $499 @Giztop

Motorola Edge X30 features a 6.7” OLED screen and 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes with Adreno 730 GPU. Available in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/ 12GB Turbo LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage the smartphone comes in Blue and White color variants.

The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 50MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 60MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, it supports 68W TurboPower Fast charging.

Generally retailing for $699 you can now buy Motorola Edge X30 for as low as $499 only at Giztop.

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ColorOS 12 beta program goes live for OPPO Reno4, Reno4 Pro

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 25, 2022

Just recently, OPPO started the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for a bunch of smartphones in multiple markets. Within a few days, the company has now added two more devices to the program. These phones are OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro.

According to official announcement po sts on OPPO Community, the ColorOS 12 beta program is now live for the OPPO Reno4 in Indonesia and the OPPO Reno4 Pro in India as well as Indonesia. The company is recruiting 5,000 testers for the handsets in each region. The registrations began on February 23 and will remain open until March 2.

OPPO Reno4

Region: Indonesia
Seats: 5,000
Required Firmware: C.23, C.24
Deadline: March 2

OPPO Reno4 Pro

Region: Indonesia, India
Seats: 5,000 (each region)
Required Firmware: C.42, C.43
Deadline: March 2

Interested users on the required firmware can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.

OPPO says that selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA within 3 working days from the selection. That said, those who don’t get picked can try their luck in the next round of recruitment if there’s going to be any.

As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO is yet to reveal the timeline for it. Going by the rollout so far, it may happen in a month or two from now.

Apple AR headset to reportedly feature Micro OLED display and M1 processor

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2022

Apple has been rumored to be working on its first AR device and the operating system for powering such product is also reportedly being developed by the technology giant.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which claims that the upcoming Apple VR headset will come powered by the Apple Silicon’s M1 processor. It also goes on to add that the device will have a micro OLED display.

Sources aware of the development in the supply chain have said that Apple is entering the second round of pre-production tests on the AR headset.

Earlier, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that the Cupertino-based giant will launch the headset “with the same computing power level as the Mac,” with its chip design being the major difference between the AR headset from other brands.

While the launch date for the Apple AR headset isn’t known at this time, reports indicate that the device could go official sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

South Korean tech giant Samsung is also working on its first AR headset and the company has reportedly formed a task force that is focused on working with Microsoft to develop further AR headsets.

Samsung’s AR headset is said to use hologram technology and has been developed over an extended period by the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. It is said to be based on the Exynos processor and will use Google’s Android as the operating system.

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OnePlus 9R ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 released with a lock screen bug

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 25, 2022

OnePlus kicked off the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the OnePlus 9R ahead of Christmas. Almost two months, as scheduled, the brand has now started rolling out the stable update for this handset. On the other hand, the international variant, which is sold exclusively in India, only recently entered the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta program.

According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community China, users need to be at least on firmware version A.15 to receive the ColorOS 12 stable update on their OnePlus 9R.

If they meet the criteria, then they head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Upgrade Early Adopters > Application for Official Version. On this page, agree to the privacy policy, click on ‘Apply Now’, followed by ‘Check’ to download and install the Android 12 stable update.

Users need to go through these steps as the update is currently limited to those who want to try it by choice. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the release will be made available for everyone in the coming days.

Though the latest system update for the OnePlus 9R is called ‘stable’, OnePlus does mention a bug. The brand says that the lock screen flashes while unlocking with a large number of notifications. The only solution for this right now is to clear notifications.

That said, as mentioned earlier, the international OnePlus 9R just got access to Android 12 beta. Hence, the stable rollout for it will likely take a month or two.

Realme GT2, GT2 Pro pricing for Europe leaked before MWC 2022 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2022

Realme will be holding a global launch event on Feb. 28 during the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 event to announce the Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro. A fresh leak by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed the pricing, variants, and color options of the GT2 and GT2 Pro for the European markets.

Realme GT2, GT2 Pro pricing (rumored)

The Realme GT2 is expected to arrive in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in Europe. Both models are likely to be priced at 539 euros (~$604) and 589 euros (~$660). The handset could be available in colors such as Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black.

The Realme GT2 Pro will come in a sole version offering 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage in Europe. It may carry a price tag of 789 euros (~$885). Like the vanilla model, the GT2 Pro may arrive in Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black colors.

Realme GT2, GT2 Pro specifications

The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 chip and a 5,000mAh battery.

The Realme GT2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ 120Hz screen, a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 3-megapixel (microscope) triple camera system. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip powers the device with a 5,000mAh battery.

The GT2 series is preinstalled with Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0. It offers other key features such as LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and 65W fast charging.

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Realme GT Neo3 India launch expected as name appears on Realme India website

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2022

Realme GT Neo3 is in the works. Recently, new Realme phones with RMX3560 and RMX3562 appeared with full specifications in the TENAA certification site of China. Rumors have it that these are two variants of the GT Neo3 for the Chinese market. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma and Pricebaba suggests that the GT Neo3 could be also coming to India soon.

The below-shown screenshot shared by the publication shows that the Realme GT Neo 3 name has appeared in the source code of Realme India’s website. Unfortunately, the website does not have any other information about the smartphone. The mere appearance of the phone’s name on the official site is a good hint that its India launch may not be far away.

Realme-RMX3560-RMX3562 — TENAA images Realme RMX3560/2

Realme GT Neo3 specifications (rumored)

The Realme GT Neo3 will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a centrally aligned punch-hole. It will produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras.

The upcoming Dimensity 8100 chip is likely to power the GT Neo3. It may ship with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. The handset is expected to arrive with Realme UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS preinstalled. It will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The RMX3560 variant of the GT Neo3 will feature a 4,500mAh battery, which will carry support for 150W rapid charging. On the other hand, the RMX3562 model may come packed with a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Probably, the GT Neo3 will debut in March in China.

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Motorola Edge Plus 2022 goes official in the United States; price starts at $999

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2022

Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has launched its latest smartphone in the United States — Motorola Edge Plus 2022. The device is a rebranded version of the recently launched Moto Edge 30 Pro smartphone.

The smartphone has a starting price of $999.99 in the United States but the company is offering a limited-time launch discount which brings down the phone’s price to $899.99.

It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ P-OLED display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit color depth, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR+ support. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

The device comes packed with 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and three options to choose from in terms of internal storage — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 60-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling and comes with the Auto Smile Capture feature.

The smartphone is running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own My UX custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,800mAh battery but unlike the European and Indian variant which has 68W fast charging support, this US variant supports 30W fast charging.

The Motorola Edge Plus 2022 comes in two color options — Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. Those who are interested in purchasing this smartphone can register their interest on the company’s website.

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Micromax In 2C name spotted in Google Play supported devices list, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2022

Micromax announced the Micromax In Note 2 as its first smartphone of the year 2022. Fresh information suggests that the Micromax In 2c could be the company’s next handset. The moniker has appeared has now surfaced in the database of the Google Play supported devices list, which indicates that it may go official soon.

As can be seen in the screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Micromax In 2C has surfaced with model number E6533 in Google Play supported devices list. This model number has been previously spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Geekbench benchmarking site.

Micromax IN 2C E6533 spotted on google play support, BIS & geekbench.
– Unisoc T-610
– Android 11
– 4GB Ram#Micromax #IN2C pic.twitter.com/cWastQEMPE

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 24, 2022

The Micromax In 2C’s Geekbench listing had surfaced back in June 2021. It revealed key specifications such as a Unisoc T610 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 347 and 1127 points, respectively. As the name suggests, the In 2c will be replacing the Micromax In 2b smartphone from last year.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the specifications of the Micromax In 2c specifications. Probably, the company may unveil the device in March. The device is likely to debut with a sub-Rs 10,000 (~$133) pricing in the country. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more details about the In 2c in the coming days.

Micromax IN 2B Featured A — Micromax In 2b

The Micromax In Note 2 introduced last month features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with Gorilla Glass protection, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro)+ 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The Helio G95 powered handset offers 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging, Android 11 OS, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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OPPO Air Glass to be available for purchase in China from next month for 4,999 yuan ($791)

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2022

A couple of months ago, OPPO had unveiled its first wearable smart glasses, dubbed as OPPO Air Glass, making the company’s entry in the assisted reality (AR) category.

Now, the company has confirmed that the OPPO Air Glass will be available for purchase in its home country China from 3rd March for the price of 4,999 yuan (~$791). The OPPO Air Glass will be available for purchase in two color options — Silver Wing and Black Mirror, along with two custom frame kits.

OPPO says that the Air Glass has four main characteristics — Beauty, Lightness, Universality, and Utility. The product aims to become the “third screen” for the users apart from smartphones and smartwatches.

It has a single glass design with a proprietary Spark Micro Projector and cutting-edge micro-LED. It adopts a custom optical diffraction waveguide, supporting two display modes – 16-level grayscale and 256-level grayscale – and can deliver up to 1400 nits in average brightness while projecting. It supports four methods of interaction — touch, voice, hand motions, and head movements.

Under the hood, the product is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset and supports functionalities like weather reminders, schedule reminders, a Health app, and a teleprompter which will benefit users with speeches, presentations, and more.

It also comes with a real-time translation feature with support for Chinese-English two-way translation while Chinese-Japanese and Chinese-Korean translations are slated to be offered in the future. Another important feature baked into the smart-glass is the real-time on-display navigation which provides directions via visual queues.

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Vivo X Note specs leak reveals 7-inch OLED display, SD8G1, 50MP quad cameras, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2022

An upcoming Vivo phone with V2170A model number has been approved by China’s 3C authority. Tipster WHY LAB from China has claimed that this device will be debuting with Vivo X Note name in the home market. He also shared the key specifications of the device.

According to the tipster, the V2170A was previously expected to launch as the NEX 5, but as mentioned above, it will be launching as the Vivo X Note. Its 3C certification reveals that the device may ship with an 80W charger. The handset has also bagged TENAA certification, but its details haven’t appeared yet.

Vivo X Note specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X Note will house a massive 7-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 display with slightly curved edges and a centred punch-hole. It will offer a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Tipster Bald is Panda mentioned that the device measures 168 x 76 x 9.2mm and weighs 221 grams.

There is no information on the front camera of the Vivo X Note. The back panel of the device will house a quad-camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KGN1 primary camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 lens, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 snapper, and an 8-megapixel OV08A10 camera with 5x zoom.

The X Note will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that will support 80W charging. It will be a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. With important certifications under the belt, the X Note may debut as early as March. It is speculated Vivo’s foldable phone will debut in the same month.

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Honor X8 specifications, renders leaked before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2022

Honor is reportedly working on the Honor Magic 4 series of flagship phones. A fresh report by Winfuture.de claims that the Chinese manufacturer is also working on a mid-range phone called the Honor 8X for some regions of the world. The publication has shared all the information on its specifications and renders of the Honor X8 before its official announcement.

Honor X8 specifications (rumored)

The Honor X8 is based on the Honor X30i that was announced in Chinese markets in the recent past. The X30i is a 5G-ready device, whereas the X8 is an LTE handset. The device is equipped with a 6.7-inch LTPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels.

The front side of the Honor X8 features a 16-megapixel camera. The rear side of the phone has a squarish camera module that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.

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The device is powered by an unknown ARM chipset that includes four Cortex-A73 performance cores working at up to 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A53 CPU cores working at up to 1.9GHz. It is assisted by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. Even though it is a mid-range device, it lacks a microSD card slot.

The Honor X8 has a 4,000mAh battery, which can be charged using the USB-C port. For security, it has a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. It will come preinstalled with Android 11.

Honor X8 pricing and availability

The Honor X8 is likely to be priced around 200 euros. As can be seen in the above renders, it will be available in colors like blue, silver, and black.

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