Alcatel 1V 2021 quietly launched with bigger display and triple cameras

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Feb 23, 2022

Alcatel has officially launched the 2021 model of the Alcatel 1V. The new Alcatel 1V 2021(a.k.a Alcatel V1 2021), succeeds the Alcatel 1V 2020 launched 2 years back. The smartphone brings a bigger display, triple cameras, and battery improvements.

The Alcatel 1V 2021’s pricing is still under wraps but it is expected to be revealed soon. The smartphone has two colors – Space Grey and Atlantic Blue.

Alcatel 1V 2021 Specifications

The Alcatel 1V 2021 comes with a new design offering a bigger camera island, thanks to the improved optics. On the front, it has a larger 6.52-inch water-drop notch display with HD+ resolution. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and the standard 60Hz refresh rate.

The screen comes with Eye care modes like Eye-comfort and Reading mode. The Eye-comfort mode reduces the harmful blue light emitted by the display.

Coming to the optics, the phone gets an improved rear camera system with its triple camera setup. It has a 13MP primary lens with Phase Detection Auto Focus, a 2MP depth sensor, and lastly a 2MP macro lens. This is an upgrade over the dual-camera system on the predecessor. At the rear, it has a 5MP HDR sensor.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the 4,000mAh cell inside the predecessor model. The battery on the 2021 edition supports 10W charging speed. The smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on the Android 11 Go Edition.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G spotted on FCC with 25W fast charging support

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 23, 2022

Samsung seems to launch the Galaxy A73 5G smartphone soon since the device was subject to many leaks and certifications. Just like that, the phone has yet again arrived on a new certification, this time it bagged the FCC approval.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G carries the model number SM-A736B, SM-A736B/DS on FCC. This is the initial phase of the listing and so, there aren’t any major details apart from the fast charging support. As per the listing, the Galaxy A73 5G has a max output of 11V and 2.25M which translates to 25W marketed fast charging support.

Apart from this, the phone’s specs were leaked previously. The Galaxy A73 5G will come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It will have a 90Hz screen refresh rate and a higher touch sampling rate. The screen on the phone will be a punch-hole panel and just like the predecessor, we expect it to have an under-display fingerprint scanner.

In terms of optics, the smartphone is expected to have a quad-camera setup with an upgraded 108MP primary lens. The primary lens will have OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and may have telephoto or auxiliary sensors.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is expected to come powered by a Snapdragon 7XX chipset. It could be the Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Lastly, the phone is expected to pack a big battery and run on Android 12 OS.

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Samsung Galaxy M33 to launch next month in India with these specs

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 23, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch a couple of M-series phones soon in different markets. The Galaxy M23 and M33 are two of the phones riffed to release soon. Now, MySmartPrice has revealed the launch timeline of the latter model, the Samsung Galaxy M33.

The Samsung Galaxy M33 is said to launch next month in the Indian market. The device will have two models – the Galaxy M33 4G and M33 5G. As per the publication, the company will only launch either one of the models next month. The other model will debut later in the country.

Previously, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G was spotted in multiple leaks. However, the M33 4G wasn’t a frequent visitor in the leaks. That being said, let’s take a look at the details of the M33 5G.

As per the Geekbench version 5, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G will be powered by the Exynos 1200 octa-core SoC. It will have 6GB of RAM and boot on Android 12 OS. We expect the handset to have a higher 8GB of RAM and 128GB of base storage option.

The M33 5G’s other specs are also known. Reports suggest that the smartphone will sport a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display. It will have a quad-camera system with a 64MP primary lens. The phone is expected to have an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP third lens, and lastly a 2MP unit. In terms of the battery, it will house a 6,000mAh battery and may come with some fast charging support.

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Alleged Google Pixel 7 CAD renders leaked

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 23, 2022

Last week while digging through Android 13 code, a developer spotted the codenames “Cheetah” and “Panther,” presumably for the upcoming Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. And a week later, potential images of the Google Pixel 7 have surfaced online.

Tipster @xleaks7 in collaboration with choosebesttech has leaked CAD renders of the alleged Pixel 7.

Google Pixel 7 CAD renders

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The CAD renders reveal that not much will be changing in terms of design on the upcoming Pixel 7 series. And considering that the Pixel 6 was recently announced to be the best-selling Pixel smartphone yet, it is likely that Google will stick to this same design profile for a few more generations of the Pixel devices.

However, on closer inspection, there appear to be some small differences between this device and the current-gen Pixel 6. The camera bar remains the same but the two cameras inside appear to have a frame-like module around them. The tipster has also revealed that the Pixel 7 will be a bit smaller than its predecessor measuring at 6.1 x 2.8 x 0.3in (155.6 x 73.1 x 8.7mm) compared to the Pixel 6’s 6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35in (158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9mm).

The device also has a crevice in the frame at the top which is likely to hold the mmWave 5G antenna, which is also present on the side of iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. Other than these small changes the render reveals that other design features like the placement of the in-display fingerprint sensor will be the same as the current-gen Google flagship.

The search giant usually unveils its pixel devices in the fall season, right around the month of October. So if all goes well, we can expect the Pixel 7 series to hit the markets around October-November.

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Honor Magic4 series appears on 3C with up to 100W fast charging support

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 23, 2022

Honor has scheduled a launch on February 28 at the MWC event. The company is expected to launch the upcoming Honor Magic4 series on the said date. Now, ahead of its release, the series has been spotted on China’s 3C certification site revealing the battery details.

According to the certification, the upcoming Honor Magic4 phones will come with impressive fast charging capabilities. The vanilla Magic4 carries the model number LGE-AN00, the Magic4 Pro has the model number LGE-AN10, while the LGE-AN20 model number belongs to the Magic 4 Pro+.

The Honor Magic4 gets charging support of 11V and 6A i.e. 66W fast charging. On the other hand, the Magic 4Pro has a 20V and 5A charging speed that comes out to 100W. Furthermore, the Magic4 Pro+ also has the same 100W fast charging support.

These charging speeds on the Pro models are impressive considering that the predecessor was capped at 66W charging speed. The Magic4 trio is expected to have a 4,800mAh battery, an upgrade from the 4,600mAh cell seen inside the Magic3.

As for the other specs, the Honor Magic4 Pro and Magic4 Pro+ will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The vanilla Magic4 will have the Dimensity 9000 chipset, under the hood. The series will employ LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The trio is said to come with a metal frame design with the Pro+ sporting a ceramic back. The Pro and the vanilla model are expected to have leather finishes at the back.

As per reports, the Magic4 will feature a 6.55-inch 120Hz display with 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. The Magic4 Pro will have a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz panel with 2772 x 1344 pixels resolution. Lastly, the Magic4 Pro+ will get a 6.78-inch screen with a 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution.

The phones will have a 50MP primary sensor and have an ultra-wide unit as a secondary lens. The series is also expected to have telephoto sensors with a 16MP telephoto lens on the vanilla model and a 50MP telescope telephoto lens on the Pro models. The telephoto on the Pro models will have 100x digital zoom support.

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Sony PlayStation VR2 headset sports a slimmer design & better ergonomics

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 23, 2022

Japanese tech powerhouse Sony has unveiled its latest iteration of the PlayStation virtual reality headset called the PlayStation VR2 headset. The new device comes slimmer and more ergonomically engaging than its predecessor. The Sony PlayStation VR2 headset draws inspiration from the design of the PS5 ecosystem both in the way it looks and feels. Also unveiled is the VR2 Sense controller.

The PlayStation VR2 headset is a bit lighter than its predecessor and also comes with some additional features. A built-in motor for headset feedback and a lens adjustment dial are some of the other features that are birthed on the device. A single cord setup will allow users of the VR2 headset to quickly set up the device. The panel display is an OLED with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and the VR2 provides a field of view that is approximately 110 degrees. There is a collection of several sensors for enhanced user experience including a gyroscope, motion sensors, and an IR proximity sensor.

The Sony PlayStation VR2 headset has 4 cameras in addition to an IR camera for eye tracking. The VR2 can be connected to the PS5 via its USB-C cable. The VR2 Sense controllers can be connected via Bluetooth 5.1 to the PS5 console and come with the needed complement of buttons for gaming. These are in addition to motion and capacitive sensors and trigger effect feedback. The VR2 Sense controller has a built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that can be charged through its USB-C port.

There are few details as per when fans will get the two products but we expect that to happen soon. We are expecting the pricing and global availability details for the products as well.

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Xiaomi CIVI Pro may launch soon with these specs

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 23, 2022

Back in September last year, Xiaomi launched the CIVI smartphone exclusively in the Chinese market. Months after its release, the CIVI Pro was expected to arrive. But unfortunately, it never happened. However, today, Xiaomiui has tipped a few details of the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI Pro.

As per the publication, the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI Pro is coming soon and the launch could be as early as March or April this year. Furthermore, the CIVI Pro is nothing but the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom that was spotted late last year on IMEI certification. It has the codename “zijin”.

Coming to the specs, the Xiaomi CIVI Pro is touted to have the SM7325 based processor. It is likely that the phone will have the Snapdragon 778+ chipset, or, the same Snapdragon 778G SoC seen in the vanilla CIVI model.

The smartphone will have a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This will be the same as the original CIVI model. Again, similar to the CIVI, the CIVI Pro is said to have Full-HD+ resolution. The cameras on the device won’t support OIS(Optical Image Stabilization). It is expected to have an ultra-wide sensor as a secondary lens and a macro unit as a tertiary lens.

Other than this, the device will boot on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. Just like the CIVI, the CIVI Pro will go official only in the Chinese market. It won’t get a global release.

As of now, these details seem to be the early rumors of the phone. Also, Xiaomi has not confirmed any details regarding the CIVI Pro, as of yet. Having said that, we would advise readers to take the above information with a grain of salt.

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Apple AirTag clone created by a researcher can beat current anti-tracking measures

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 23, 2022

A new Apple AirTag clone created by a security researcher points to the possibility of bypassing the device and tracking protection features already available via Apple Find My network. The new finding provides another layer of concern for the seemingly revolutionary Apple AirTag that has now become a tool for stalking and criminality.

Apple has had to grapple with rising concerns about how the AirTag was being used to intrude on the privacy and safety of persons. Multiple reports had surfaced about the use of AirTags as tools for criminality and stalking. Although Apple came up recently with an updated user guide and advisory on how to prevent stalking, the problem seems to persist. In addition, Apple had introduced a raft of changes on the Find My network aimed at addressing some of the issues emanating from the misuse of the AirTags.

The new research that indicates a cloned AirTag could bypass the current architecture in the Find My network was published by security researcher Fabian Braunlein of Positive Security firm. Several of the bypassing strategies, according to the security researcher, could be put into practice effectively. The report indicates that a cloned AirTag was able to track an iPhone for 5 days without triggering any tracking notifications. Several measures were aimed to thwart current and possibly subsequent modifications from Apple with grave security implications.

With the absence of a serial number and functional speaker, the clone provides a serious challenge to Apple’s plans of ensuring user security while using the AirTags. We note that some AirTags were advertised on Etsy and eBay recently with demobilized speakers. The AirTag clone’s system is based on OpenHaystack and has some pretty strong algorithmic possibilities that may thwart tracking by law enforcement.

In all, Braunlein feels that there are opportunities for Apple to shore up its security architecture to remove all the stated threats. He says Apple needs to take into account the threats from custom-made potentially malicious devices that implement the Find My app protocol or modified AirTags hardware. It remains to be seen how Apple responds to the clear points raised by the security researcher, amidst growing criticism of the AirTags’ functionality.

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UMIDIGI A13 Pro renders leaked, launch timeline tipped

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 23, 2022

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer UMIDIGI has recently pumped out multiple rugged smartphones including their latest BISON GT2 devices. However, new leaks have emerged suggesting that the brand might be working on a traditional phone for its next major launch.

An undisclosed tipster has said that UMIDIGI is gearing up to launch the next generation of its popular A-series and leaked a set of design renders of A13 Pro, which will be the major product of its A13 lineup.

Based on the renders, the A13 Pro has the same design as its A11 series, with the classic flat-edge design of Apple and a frosted finish on the back panel. Renders also show that A13 Pro comes in 5 different colors, black, gold, purple, light blue, and dark blue. The smartphone also appears to have a rounded LED Flash akin to the OPPO Reno series. The also A13 Pro also has the iconic “BEYOND DREAMS” logo etched on its back panel.

Appearance aside, A13 Pro will have a triple camera system. Although we don’t know the specific specs yet, the main lens is expected to have a 48MP sensor. On the front, it features a water-drop screen. Additionally, it comes with an independent button like their other devices, and it will probably support the Type-C charging port and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other specs of the UMIDIGI A13 Pro are still under wraps. It is also not clear if all the leaked color options showcased in the render will be available at launch. Like its predecessor, the A13 Pro is expected to be a budget-friendly device and is hinted to launch sometime around mid-March.

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Redmi K50 leaked renders reveal design, triple camera setup

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Feb 23, 2022

Last week, Redmi launched its first device in the latest K50 smartphone lineup dubbed the Redmi K50G (aka the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition). The remaining models in the lineup like the K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ are expected to launch next month.

Now, Bestopedia in collaboration with popular tipster OnLeaks has revealed the vanilla Redmi K50 renders, giving us the first looks at its device.

Redmi K50 Renders

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Design-wise, the Redmi K50 appears to be pretty similar to the K50 Pro, whose design renders were also recently leaked by @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer). The renders reveal that the upcoming K50 houses a triple camera setup on the back.

The rear camera alignment appears to be inspired by Vivo and iQOO devices that have used the triangular camera island design in their previous devices. The overall camera module seems somewhat similar to what we’ve seen with the Xiaomi CIVI. Other than the two-tone camera bump, the smartphone has an even looking back panel. On the front, the smartphone carries a 6.6-inch flat display with minimal bezzles and a noticeable chin. The front camera is placed in a centrally aligned punch-hole. According to the tipster, the smartphone measures 163.30 x 76.0 x 8.1mm (10.4mm including rear camera bump).

At the bottom, the K50 will have a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a primary microphone. The smartphone doesn’t appear to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The volume rocker and the power button will reside on the right side. The left side is shown bare in the renders, however, we think it may have the SIM card slot.

The top of the phone will have a speaker grille and an IR blaster. Whereas, the handset’s bottom will feature a USB Type-C port and another speaker grille.

Redmi K50 specs and features (rumored)

So far, rumors suggest that the Redmi K50 will come with a 6.6-inch OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera specs of the K50 are still under wraps as so far we know that it’ll come with a triple camera setup. The phone will come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and is expected to have a 4500-4700mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The Redmi K50 will run on Android 12 OS and have MIUI 13 on top of it. The fingerprint scanner is said to be side mounted this time around and the device is expected to cost somewhere around CNY 1,999(~$315).

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Baseus GaN3 Pro 100W Desktop Power Strip launched on Xiaomi Youpin

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 23, 2022

Xiaomi Youpin has played host to a new power product from Chinese accessories manufacturer Baseus. The product is dubbed Baseus GaN3 Pro 100W Gallium Nitrite Desktop Power Strip. The product carries a crowdfunding price of 249 yuan (~$39).

The Baseus GaN3 Pro 100W Gallium Nitride Desktop Power Strip comes in three versions – a Standard version which has a plugboard, double-head Type-C, and 100W data cable. There is an Apple data cable set version which consists of a plugboard, double-head, a Type-C 100W data cable, and an Apple PD20W data cable. This version will retail for 278 yuan (~$44). Finally, there is a two-to-three data cable set version having a plugboard, a double-head Type-C 100W data cable, and a two-to-three 100W data cable priced at 298 yuan (~$47).

In terms of appearance, the power strip has a dimension of 38mm X 46.5mm X 112mm, which is close to the size of a mouse and can be easily put into a backpack. The shell is made of high temperature resistant and flame retardant PC material, which has passed the 750 ℃ glow wire verification. There is a child safety door design onboard which prevents the danger of electric shock when foreign objects are inserted.

The power strip packs a 5-hole AC jack on each side, which supports 2500W (10A Max) high-power electrical appliances. The front panel is equipped with a total of four USB output ports(two Type-C and two Type-A ports). The two USB-C ports can provide up to 100W PD fast charging output when used alone, and the two USB-A ports also support blind plugging. 60W fast charge output is provided separately.

In addition to high power and many interfaces, it is also compatible with common fast-charging protocols such as QC4+, PD3.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, PPS, SCP, FCP, and AFC.

ColorOS 12 stable update out for OPPO Reno5 K 5G, K9 5G, A93 5G, and A72 5G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 23, 2022

On February 22, OPPO kickstarted the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for five smartphones. At the same time, the company had also started seeding stable update for four devices. These phones include OPPO Reno5 K 5G, OPPO K9 5G, OPPO A93 5G, and OPPO A72 5G.

According to official announc ement posts on OPPO Community, the company has been rolling out ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12 for four new handsets in its home country China since yesterday (February 22).

In order to receive the new software update on their smartphones, users are required to be on the following firmware versions.

OPPO Reno5 K 5G – A.21, A.22
OPPO K9 5G – A.10, A.11
OPPO A93 5G – A.14 or above
OPPO A72 5G – C.10, C.11

If they are, then they can head over to Settings > Software Update to check whether their unit has received the update. If not, they will have to wait a bit longer as the rollout is happening on a batch-by-batch basis.

Anyway, every user should get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update in the coming days. Hopefully, the release doesn’t bring any major issues.

In China, three more phones will get the stable update by the end of February. Similarly, four more handsets will enter the beta program as well.

ColorOS 12 beta now available for OPPO F19 Pro, F17 Pro, Reno5 F, Reno4 F, and Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 23, 2022

OPPO has begun to recruit ColorOS 12 beta testers for a new batch of devices. The company has kicked off the program for five new smartphones. Out of these, one of them is a flagship model sold exclusively in China. Whereas, two of them were released exclusively in India and the remaining two are the rebranded versions of the previous two phones for Indonesia.

OPPO F19 Pro Fantastic Purple Featured — OPPO F19 Pro

The OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition is the latest high-end smartphone from OPPO to get access to the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta. The registrations for this handset started on February 22 and it will remain open until 3 PM CST on February 24.

On the other hand, the ColorOS 12 beta registrations for OPPO F17 Pro, OPPO F19 Pro, OPPO Reno4 F, and OPPO Reno5 F also kickstarted on the same day. However, the company is only recruiting 2,500 testers for each device.

OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition

Region: China
Required Firmware: A.14

OPPO F19 Pro

Region: India
Required Firmware: A.28, A.29

OPPO F17 Pro

Region: India
Required Firmware: C.34

OPPO Reno5 F

Region: Indonesia
Required Firmware: A.27, A.29

OPPO Reno4 F

Region: Indonesia
Required Firmware: C.34

Interested users on the required firmware can enroll in the ColorOS 12 beta initiative by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and following the on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA, while others can try their luck during the next batch of recruitment.

As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO is yet to reveal details. Nevertheless, going by the rollout so far, it will most likely happen in a month or two.

Black Shark 4 Pro gaming smartphone with 120W fast charging launched globally for $579

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 23, 2022

Back in March 2021, Black Shark released the Black Shark 4 series of gaming smartphones. The vanilla Black Shark has been available in the international market since May 2021, And Now, almost a year after its Chinese launch, the company has finally debuted the Black Shark 4 Pro in the global market.

Black Shark 4 Pro All Colors Featured — Black Shark 4 Pro

The company has priced the 4 Pro at $579 for an 8GB + 128GB configuration for global customers. It can be purchased from the official Black Shark website or Amazon in regions like Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Black Shark 4 Pro Specifications and Features

The Black Shark 4 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with up to 16GB of 6400MHz LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

As for optics, the Black Shark 4 Pro comes with a triple camera setup on the back including a primary 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, an 8MP 120° ultra-wide camera, a 5MP auto-focus macro camera. For selfies, you get a 20MP front camera.

In the display department, the phone flaunts a 6.67-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Samsung E4 Super AMOLED flat display. This SGS eye protection-certified pressure-sensitive screen supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 720Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate, 8.3ms multi-finger touch response delay, 1,300 nits peak brightness, DC Dimming, MEMC, and 111% DCI-P3 color gamut.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G (only single SIM at a time), WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, A-GPS), and NFC. It is also equipped with essential sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Other features of the Black Shark 4 Pro include dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Z-axis linear vibration motor, liquid cooling system, JOYUI 12.5 based on Android 11 with tons of gaming features, 4,500mAh battery, 120W fast charging, and two USB Type-C ports.

The handset measures 163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9mm in dimensions and weighs 220g. It is made available in Shadow Black, Misty Grey, and Cosmos Black for the global market.

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Infinix ZERO 5G to get the Android 12 OS in August this year

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 23, 2022

Infinix ZERO 5G was launched last week in the Indian market with impressive specs like Dimensity 900 5G chipset and a triple camera system. But, the device was launched with the Android 11 OS out of the box, which is a bit old. Today, Infinix India’s CEO Anish Kapoor has revealed that the ZERO 5G will soon get the new Android 12 OS.

The announcement comes after several users asked for the software update timeline of the ZERO 5G. Taking this up, Anish Kapoor took to Twitter that the Infinix ZERO 5G will get the Android 12 software upgrade in August this year. Although it will be a long time till we see the phone getting updated, it will still be great to have it.

You asked. We listened.
Announcing ANDROID 12 upgrade on ZERO 5G. Roll-out in Aug'22.#ExpectTheUnexpected pic.twitter.com/vRvceHUMWR

— Anish Kapoor (@AnishKapoor16) February 23, 2022

As for now, the Realme 9 Pro is probably the only device that comes with the latest Android 12 out of the box in this segment. Even the Redmi’s new Note 11 and 11S phones are running on the Android 11 OS.

Infinix ZERO 5G Specifications

The Infinix ZERO 5G comes with a 6.78-inch IPS LTPS LCD display with Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It boasts 500 nits of brightness and a 10.5:9 aspect ratio.

In terms of the cameras, the smartphone has a 48MP main lens, a 13MP telephoto sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. It features a 16MP selfie snapper. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and has 33W fast charging support. The phone has XOS 10 UI on top of Android.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users face laggy experience over a refresh rate issue

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Sean

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Feb 23, 2022

Back in January 2022, Samsung had launched the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. But just over a month later, owners of the new high end device have already been complaining about a laggy experience.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Graphite — Galaxy S21 FE

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4 inch display that has a 120Hz maximum refresh rate. However, despite having an impressive refresh rate, which should translate to a smooth user interface overall, many owners have been having a laggy experience. According to some users, the device seems to try and display a refresh rate lower than even the standard 60Hz. In other words, one would feel a noticeable lag and even see stutters in performance.

This was especially noticeable with the UI animations, as per one support forum thread. The thread has even seen several reports that all point to a similar issue. As of right now, it is unknown exactly what is causing this issue. This issue has been known to persist in both an Exynos and Snapdragon powered Galaxy S21 FE. So, it seems likely to be an issue with the software rather than the hardware. However, hardware defects on display’s have occurred in the past.

At the moment, the only fix appears to be turning the screen on and off to get through the lowered refresh rate. However, Samsung has yet to offer any official acknowledgement for this issue or offer any timeline for a possible fix. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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OPPO Pad Artist Limited Edition teased, will come with a custom design

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 23, 2022

OPPO’s first tablet called OPPO Pad has been officially confirmed to launch on February 24th in China. While the product has already been revealed to come in Black and Purple colors, the company today announced that it has teamed up with artist James Jean to launch a limited “artist edition” of the OPPO Pad.

The last time this collaboration was set up was with the OPPO Reno4 Pro, which got the device a silver-colored “Artist Limited Edition” with some special engravings at the rear. Its accessories comprising earphones, case, and charger were custom-made too, as was the box.

While OPPO is yet to confirm the design of the limited edition OPPO Pad, a similar treatment can be expected in this case as well.

James Jean is a well-known Taiwanese-American artist known for his cover art for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He even painted posters for movies like Mother!, The Shape of Water, and Blade Runner 2049.

The OPPO Pad will be equipped with an 11-inch 120Hz display with a resolution of 2560*1600. Its battery will be sized 8360mAh with support for 33W fast charging. The processor will be a Snapdragon 870 which will be supported by 6GB of RAM. The tablet measures 252*165*6.5mm and comes with OPPO Pencil stylus support.

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Realme GT 2 Pro receives Google’s Performance class 12 certification before global launch

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 23, 2022

Earlier this year, the Realme GT 2 Pro launched in China becoming one of the first adopters of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It is now confirmed that the Realme GT 2 Pro will be getting a global release on February 28th at the MWC trade show in Barcelona.

Now, ahead of its global launch, the company has shared in a press release that the Realme GT 2 Pro is among the first batch of smartphones to receive Google’s Performance class 12 certification.

For those unaware of what a Performance class 12 certification is, to briefly explain, Performance class is a standard first introduced in Android 12. A performance class defines a set of device capabilities that goes beyond Android’s baseline requirements. It also helps developers easily identify the performance capabilities of an Android device and tweak their apps accordingly.

The minimum requirements for Performance class 12 are:

At least 6GB of RAM
At least 400dpi and 1080p resolution
At least 120MB/s sequential write, 250MB/s sequential read, 10MB/s random write, and 40MB/s random read speeds
Must have (at minimum) a 12MP rear camera capable of 4K 30 FPS recording
Must have (at minimum) a 4MP front-facing camera capable of 1080p 30 FPS recording

Looking at the spec sheet of the Realme GT 2 Pro, we know that the device easily fulfills these requirements.

Realme GT 2 Pro specs

For those interested in the spec sheet, the Realme GT 2 Pro features a 6.7-inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It offers a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1400 nits peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It adopts the diamond ice core cooling system Plus which is said to increase the heat dissipation area by 205%.

As for the camera, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 3-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, it comes with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging which is promised to fully charge the device within 33 minutes.

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Deal: Get Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones for $129.95 (Retail Price $200)

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Daily Deals

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Feb 23, 2022

Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones that generally retail for $200 are now available at a discounted price of $129.95 only on Amazon US. This deal is applicable on the Black, Red, Rose Gold, and Satin Gold color variant. This is a limited-time deal.

WHERE TO BUY

Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones at $129.95 @Amazon US

Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones are built to give you one of the best immersive and enriching audio experiences on the go. With the spatial audio support, you get three-dimensional and cinematic style audio on your headphone. Moreover, the fine-tuned acoustics maximizes the audio clarity and balance. The stylish over-ear headphone not only gives you high-class audio but also helps you to make a fashion statement with its bold and beautiful design.

Beats Solo 3 On-Ear headphones

Key Features:

High-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones
Apple W1 headphone chip
Supports spatial audio
Compatible with both Apple and Android
40 hours of playback on a single charge
Quick 5 min charge gives around 3 hours playback
Comfortable and ergonomically designed ear cups
On-device button to control music

Please note that Beats Solo 3 headphones which generally retail for $200 are now available for a heavily discounted price of $129.95 only at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer. So if interested in the headphones then place your order before the deal expires.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro India launch happening on Feb 24

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 23, 2022

Motorola has scheduled a global event for February 24. The company will be announcing the Motorola Edge 30 Pro at this conference. A day earlier, Flipkart has revealed that the smartphone will be also debuting on the same day in India.

According to a now-deleted landing page on Flipkart, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro will launch in India on February 24. The live stream will kickstart at 8 PM IST.

Talking about the device, it is expected to be a rebranded Moto Edge X30 from China. Even its entier specs have leaked to confirm the same.

The handset is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. It will sport a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with up to a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The panel will have a centered punch-hole and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Coming to cameras, the phone will house a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP OmniVision OV50A40 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it will have a 60MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone will offer connectivity options like 5G with 13 bands, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. Other features include dual stereo speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging.

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is tipped to retail at around ₹50,000 in India. It will be the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the country.