OnePlus 10 Pro adds support for 1Hz AOD

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Feb 15, 2022

The OnePlus 10 Pro is the brand’s latest flagship smartphone. It is currently limited to China, however, the company has started teasing its international launch. Ahead of that, the handset is receiving a new system update in its home country with a number of optimizations and a very useful feature.

OnePlus 10 Pro review featured 1 — OnePlus 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro is one of the few smartphones in the market with an LTPO 2.0 display. This means the screen on the phone can refresh as low as 1Hz to save power.

A month after the device’s release, the brand is finally making good use of the aforementioned technology by introducing a new feature. This feature is currently being rolled out with the latest A.09 firmware update.

The feature in question is support for 1Hz refresh for AOD (Always-on Display). Thanks to this new addition, users need not worry about power consumption while using AOD on their OnePlus 10 Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the official changelog for the new software update says that only select AOD styles have support for 1Hz refresh rate. Hopefully, the brand extends the compatibility in the future.

Apart from this feature, the latest update brings optimizations for portrait mode shots, white balance in third-party camera apps, night mode, system fluency, haptics effect, overall performance as well as gaming, Bluetooth earphones compatibility, carry-on card label, and WiFi performance.

If you happen to own the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro, then make sure to download and install the latest software update from Settings.

China is the largest semiconductor market, as global chip sales hit record high

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Feb 15, 2022

A new report has revealed that the global chip sales had hit a record high last year. The market saw great performance in 2021, with China being the largest individual semiconductor market in the world.

The news arrives from SIA (Semiconductor Industry Association) earlier this week (Via LiveMint). As per the report, the chip sales across the globe reached 555.9 billion US Dollars last year. This marks a sizeable rise of 26.2 percent year on year. It further adds that the the semiconductor industry is projected to see another 8.8 percent growth this year as well as chipmakers continue to build up production capacity to meet the rising demand. China lead the market with a total sales of a whopping 192.5 billion US Dollars in 2021, marking an increase of 27.1 percent year on year.

SIA CEO John Neuffer stated that “It’s still really trending very strongly towards increased demand. We’re just not going to get this kind of slingshot effect that we had in the pandemic.” In other words, the industry may not maintain its explosive growth but will still see a steady rise year on year in 2022. Back in 2020, semiconductor sales were up by just 6.8 percent over the previous, but just a year later in 2021, chip sales crossed 1 trillion for the first time since 2018.

Notably, major chipmakers like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Samsung, and Intel have announced billions of dollars in investments to expand chip production through new facilities. Neuffer added that “We think in the foreseeable future that there’s going to be plenty of demand for us to do very, very aggressive plant construction.”

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REDMAGIC 7 confirmed to feature independent gaming chip called Red Core 1

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Feb 15, 2022

The REDMAGIC 7 has been officially confirmed to be released on February 17th, and ahead of the big day, REDMAGIC has been quite busy dropping new clues of what to expect from the gaming phone. The latest teaser reveals that the device comes with a built-in independent gaming chip called Red Core 1.

REDMAGIC says that the chip was developed jointly with Awinic and JD Esports. Awinic is a Shanghai-based company that specialized in high-quality, high-performance analog, digital-analog mixed-signal, RF, and IC for mobile phones, AI, IoT, and the like.

The chip allows handles a number of gaming-specific hardware features present on the REDMAGIC 7, and these have been described below.

Shoulder key enhancements: The Red Core 1 helps the shoulder keys achieve millisecond-level touch response, rich custom settings, one-key implementation of complex operations, five-channel high-performance IC, 500Hz touch sampling rate, and “algorithm optimization.”

Haptics enhancements: Haptics are also enhanced by the dedicated chip, allowing response speed from the dual X-axis linear vibration motor to go as low as 1ms, and increasing vibration intensity by 160%.

Speaker enhancements: High and low-frequency sound output from the speakers is enhanced along with the bass. REDMAGIC says that the chip will help smartly optimize the speakers per the gaming scenario.

RGB lighting enhancements: Last but not least, the Red Core 1 also handles the ambient RGB lights on the rear of the REDMAGIC 7, intelligently choosing between 16.8 million lighting effects per the gaming scene.

The REDMAGIC 7 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, uses a 6.8-inch OLED screen, and supports off-screen fingerprint recognition. Its battery is sized 5,000mAh and supports 135W fast charging.

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Deal: Get $100 OFF on Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition at Giztop (Coupon)

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Feb 15, 2022

Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition which generally retails for $599 is now available at a discounted price of $499 by using the coupon code: DRAGON100 only at Giztop. The $100 discount coupon expires on 21 February 2022.

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Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition at $499 (after discount)@Giztop

Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition features a 6.62” 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone comes with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB storage.

On the back, you have a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. And for your selfies, you can find a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the smartphone supports 65W SuperDart Flash charging. It runs on the Android 11 based Realme UI 2 and comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Fitted with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos game support, Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition comes with a dedicated GT mode that offers leapfrog performance while gaming with enhanced image quality, 4D in-game vibrations, faster loading times, dynamic sound effects, and more.

Generally retailing for $599, you can now buy Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition for $499 only at Giztop. This discount ends on 21 February. So place your order asap.

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Redmi Note 10 gets MIUI 13 based on Android 12

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 15, 2022

The Redmi Note 10 was launched early last year, targeted at those looking for some great specs without blowing a hole in their wallet. It first booted into Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box and has stayed on it ever since — until now.

Yesterday, the global variant of the Redmi Note 10 received the much-awaited MIUI 13 update based on Android 12. It is joined today by its Indian variant that got updated to the same as well (via Xiaomiui).

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The update currently rolling out in India carries firmware version V13.0.0.6.SKGINXM and its changelog is rather short. Sized 2.6GB, the build’s release notes only mention improved system performance, security, and stability, although some of the MIUI 13 goodies like new wallpapers can be expected too.

Said MIUI 13 update for the Redmi Note 10 is currently under its early rollout stages so it may take a while to reach your device. Only those registered for the Mi Pilot testers program seem to be getting it at the moment, but once declared bug-free, it should be released for all.

Still, you can perform a manual check for the latest available firmware by heading over to Settings > About phone > MIUI version and tapping the “Check for updates” button.

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Xiaomi working on an AR based shopping navigation system: Patent

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Feb 15, 2022

Xiaomi has just been granted authorization for an interesting new technology that is based on AR (augmented reality). This new system is an AR powered shopping navigation system that was just spotted in a patent.

The patent description states that the new technology is a “shopping navigation method, device and system based on augmented reality technology AR.” In other words, its likely a system that is designed to improve the users’ shopping experience. This could be done through various ways, including providing location information of the product that the user wishes to find while even offering navigational information to guide them to the store (Via ITHome).

This would be especially intuitive with augmented reality tech, which offers a layer of information on top of the real world. Picture yourself wearing AR powered glasses while you’re looking for a particular smartphone. The Chinese tech giant’s AR shopping navigation system would help you locate the store in which the device is available and offer you waypoints as you find your way to the retailer. All in all, this is a system designed to make shopping more interactive and efficient.

Another very practical use of this technology might be in appraising products. For example, you enter a store that sells laptops, the technology might help list the specification of the laptops and its online pricing as well. Although, the patent does not hint of this feature in the patent, so take it with a pinch of salt. It is also unknown if Xiaomi is actually working on such a system or just covering the bases related to AR.

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realme Narzo 50 storage and color options leaked ahead of Indian launch

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Feb 15, 2022

The realme Narzo 50 is expected to be launched pretty soon in India, and ahead of the big day, the device’s RAM and storage options have been leaked.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed to MySmartPrice that the realme Narzo 50 will sell into two memory configs. The more affordable model will have 4GB of RAM combined with 64GB of internal storage while the pricier model will come with a 6GB+128GB config.

Color options appear to be four — black, blue, gray, and green.

The tipster did not share any other details of the phone but a China Quality Certification database listing had revealed its battery specifications. The realme Narzo 50 will pack a 4,880mAh battery that could be marketed as a 5,000mAh unit. It will support 33W fast charging.

Another exclusive report by 91mobiles showed that the realme Narzo 50 features a triple camera setup at the rear, with the primary being a 50MP sensor. The info comes from its Amazon ad which also shows the device in green and grey colors. The ad also shows that the sim tray and volume buttons are positioned on the right, making it likely that the left edge will house a power button + fingerprint sensor implementation.

An exact launch date is yet to be pinpointed, but considering the device has already appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), NBTC, and EEC certification websites, it should not be too far off.

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POCO plans to launch new 5G phones in India to refresh existing series: Exec

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Feb 15, 2022

A POCO official has just revealed the company’s plans for this year. In an interview, the executive stated that the brand is planning on launching new 5G smartphones while also refreshing its entire existing lineup of devices as well.

Speaking to Gadgets360, Anuj Sharma, Country Director of POCO India, stated that the brand is planning on refreshing its entire lineup of smartphones to the fourth generation within the next four months; or in other words, the first half of this year. The senior official said that “We’re not adding more complexity right now. We’ll definitely have at least one model in each of the series.” This means that the company will be refreshing part of the existing POCO F, X, M, and C series of smartphones.

Kicking this plan off is the POCO M4 Pro 5G, which is its first model of this year, that has just launched in India earlier today (15th February 2022). Back in December 2021 alone, the company revealed that it sold over three millions units of the POCO C series. So its clear that it is a popular brand in the region, especially in the entry level segment. But, maintaining affordable pricing but with better specifications with each passing generation isn’t easy.

The executive stated that “Affordability is going to be tough because if you look back for the last two, three years, at least in the entry level lineup, there isn’t too much of an option. Things haven’t really changed too much. I will probably breach the price points that we had on the Poco F3 GT and go up a bit more, but may not be a massive step, because I don’t really want to put a shock to the system suddenly.”

POCO F3 GT Gunmetal Silver — F3 GT Gunmetal Silver

But while smartphones is its primary focus, the company is also shifting efforts beyond handsets as well. The brand is aiming on expanding its truly wireless earbuds portfolio. Sharma said that “From a team perspective, one of our key priorities for 2022 is to go beyond phones. I don’t want to say anything, saying that we’ll definitely do it because we’ve been trying to do it for the last, I think, five quarters. And we’ve basically run into roadblocks, mostly internally saying that we don’t like it, or this is not really hitting that particular threshold.”

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Moto G22 bags multiple certifications, key details revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2022

Motorola Moto G22 launch date could be drawing near. The device was spotted at Geekbench last month. Now, it has been approved by the NBTC authority of Thailand, FCC in the U.S, and EEC. Hence, it appears that it may not take too long for the smartphone to go official.

The Moto G22’s NBTC listing has no information on its specifications. It only reveals a few things like the XT2231-3 model number and support for LTE connectivity. Last month, the XT2231-3 and its country variants with model numbers such as XT2231-1, XT2231-2, XT2231-4, and XT2231-5 were certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The listings revealed that the device will come preinstalled with the latest Android 12 OS and will carry support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

The FCC certification of the Moto G22 handset will be revealed that it may come in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The XT2231-4 variant of the device has been spotted at the EEC certification. However, the EEC listing suggests that the device will carry a Lenovo branding instead of Motorola in Europe.

The Geekbench listing of the Moto G22 had revealed that it may ship with Helio P35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device had scored 170 in the single-core test and 912 in the multi-core test of Geekbench. With multiple certifications and Geekbench appearance in tow, it appears that the Moto G22 may launch within Q1 2022 in different markets.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the other specs of the Moto G22. Motorola did not release a phone with Moto G21. Hence, it appears that the G22 will be succeeding the Helio G35 powered Moto G20 from last year.

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Details about Realme C35 heading to India emerge: RAM, storage, and colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

Last week, Realme debuted the realme C35 in Thailand. This budget smartphone is also expected to launch in India very soon. The brand is yet to officially reveal the launch date. Ahead of that, details about the variants coming to the country have leaked.

According to tech influencer Mukul Sharma (via MySmartPrice), the Realme C35 will come in two memory configurations in India. He says that both the versions will have 4GB RAM as standard and they will only differ in terms of storage. The base model will have 64GB storage, while the higher model will feature 128GB storage.

Further, the handset will arrive in two colors. These hue options will be called Glowing Black and Glowing Green.

Finally, as far as specifications are concerned, the variant coming to India is expected to sport the same specs as the version released in Thailand.

Hence, the device should come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ (2408 x 1080 pixels) display (LCD) with 600 nits peak brightness level, UNISOC T616 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup, and 8MP front-facing camera.

It will also have features like a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB), 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging. Last but least, the phone will boot realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition teased to feature “breakthrough” audio setup

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 15, 2022

The Redmi K50 ‘universe’ comprised of the Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro+, and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is all set to go live on February 16th in China. From these, Xiaomi seems to have huge expectations from the Redmi K50 Gaming and has been teasing its features extensively for the past week, with the latest focusing on its audio prowess.

With a post on microblogging site Weibo, Redmi has talked about the concept of frequencies. While most of the music and other other “mainstream” audio is limited to the 500-2000Hz mid-frequency band, nailing higher frequencies on speakers has been asserted to be just as important. Redmi says if frequencies are higher than 2000Hz are missing, outputted audio sounds unnatural and less lively. The same holds true for lower frequency sounds as well.

Manufacturers thus aim to achieve an optimum “crossover” of both high-frequency and low-frequency sounds at the same time with a single speaker. But getting this right, unfortunately, is rather difficult.

Redmi says that the solution for this is dividing speakers into units dedicated to either higher or lower frequencies, and firing audio through them together for more balanced sound. This has been claimed to be essential across a number of gaming scenarios such as in FPS games where the ability to distinguish footsteps and gunshots is crucial.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has been revealed to be doing just that and comes with a dual symmetrical stereo speaker setup by JBL, further enhanced by Dolby Atmos support. The special audio config is being marketed as a “breakthrough” and should result in significantly better speaker performance over last year’s Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.

Apart from audio, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has also been claimed to have achieved another breakthrough in the haptics department, coming with an enhanced version of the X-axis linear motor.

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Google to launch its foldable Pixel phone in Q4 2022: Report

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Sean

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Feb 15, 2022

Back in 2021, we had reported on various rumors regarding the first foldable smartphone from Google. However, the latest reports regarding the foldable Pixel hinted at the device no longer being in development. But it seems that this might not be the case anymore.

According to Ross Young from DSCC, the Search Engine giant has apparently revived its foldable smartphone project. Now, the company is planning on starting the production for the Pixel Fold’s display in the third quarter of this year. Ross Young further added that the device is set to launch in the fourth and final quarter of 2022. Unfortunately, apart from these timelines, the tweet did not reveal any finer details regarding this upcoming handset.

Although, we do have some information based on our previous reports. The Pixel Fold will reportedly sport a LTPO OLED display with a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. On the rear, it was believed to feature the 12.2 megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor paired with 12 megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor for an ultra wide angle lens and two 8 megapixel Sony IMX355 sensors as well. Other features include Android 12L operating system. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro may cost under ₹50,000 for 8GB + 128GB variant

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

Motorola has scheduled a global launch event for February 24. The Lenovo-owned brand is expected to unveil the Motorola Edge 30 Pro at this conference. This handset is said to be a rebranded Moto Edge X30, the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone. Ahead of its official debut in the international markets, certain details about its Indian variant have emerged.

According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro will arrive in a single memory configuration in India. The phone will be only available in an 8GB + 128GB version.

He further states that the device will have support for 13 5G bands. But unfortunately, just like the memory variant, it will be available in a sole Cosmic Blue color variant.

Unlike most recently released Android smartphones, this one will ship with Android 12 out of the box. It will be also eligible for two Android updates throughout its lifetime. So buyers can expect to use Android 13 as well as Android 14 on this handset in the future.

Finally, the leaker says that the phone will cost around ₹45,000-₹50,000 in India. This goes in line with the retail box leak from yesterday, which suggested an MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of ₹55,999. Usually, products don’t sell at their MRP, and therefore, we also guessed it to be priced under ₹50,000.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Pro based on the aforementioned information? Do let us know in the comment section below.

ASUS ROG Phone 5s series launched in India with Snapdragon 888+ and fancy RGB lighting

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 15, 2022

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s series was first launched in August last year but did not make its way to some markets including India. That changed today, though, with a virtual launch event lifting the curtains on the Indian variants of both phones. While the duo is identical in terms of specs, the Pro variant differs in terms of memory configs and design.

First things first, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s series is equipped with the Snapdragon 888+ CPU that’s aided by the Adreno 660 for graphics. The chip is top-of-the-line but is now superseded by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, although both should offer similar performance.

The displays on both models are again identical. Sized 6.78″, they’re super-fluid 144Hz FHD+ sAMOLED panels with 24ms touch latency and support for HDR10+. Touch sampling rate stands at 300Hz and the brightness peaks out at 1200nits. For protection, there’s Gorilla Glass Victus.

Audio is handled by front-firing 7-magnet stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound. The battery is sized 6,000mAh but is split into two 3,000mAh units for improved thermals. It can be filled up to 70% in just 30 minutes thanks to 65W charging support.

The temps are kept under control through an extensive cooling system comprised of a couple of large graphite cooling pads and a ‘copper 3D vapor chamber.’ An optional cooling fan accessory that can be attached to the back is available too.

For photography, you get a triple camera setup at the back comprised of 64MP primary (Sony IMX686), 13MP ultrawide, and macro cameras. On the front, there’s a 24MP selfie snapper.

On top of all of the above, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s series comes with a number of gaming-specific features as well such as dedicated triggers, landscape USB-C charging, intelligent Wi-Fi/mobile data switching, and Aura RGB Lighting.

The key difference between the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro lies in the rear RGB lighting system. While the standard model features regular RGB lighting at the back, the Pro model takes things a bit further with a mini-display with a bunch of pre-defined animations for various scenarios. Additionally, the Pro variant is only available with 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS3.1 storage.

The ROG Phone 5s starts at Rs 49,999 for the 8GB+128GB config while the ROG Phone 5s Pro sells at Rs 79,999 for its sole config. Both phones are selling exclusively on Flipkart.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro global edition spotted at Geekbench, launch imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2022

OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro flagship smartphones heading to China have PFEM10 and PFFM10 model numbers. The global editions of these phones have CPH2307 and CPH2305 model numbers. The Find X5 lineup is expected to get showcased at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 tech trade show later this month. Ahead of the launch, the global version of the Find X5 Pro has surfaced at the Geekbench portal (via).

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered OPPO Find X5 Pro smartphone runs on Android 12 OS, and it is equipped with 12GB of RAM. It scored 966 in the single-core test of Geekbench 5 and 3383 in its multi-core test.

OPPO Find X5 Pro specifications (rumored)

Recent reports have revealed that the OPPO Find X5 Pro will be equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED LTPO Quad HD+ display that delivers a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will be shielded by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Find X5 Pro has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 lens for snapping selfies and video calls. The 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 (main) + 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit is available on the back panel of the Find X5 Pro. The device will be equipped with a MariSilicon X NPU chip for image optimization.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered handset will ship with up to 12 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. There is no word on the pricing of the device.

It is speculated that the OPPO Find X5 series may launch with the OPPO Pad and Enco X2 TWS earbuds in China.

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OPPO partners with Hasselblad for its next gen flagship Find X phones

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Sean

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Feb 15, 2022

Earlier today (15th February 2022), OPPO shared an interesting new announcement on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). The company revealed that it will be partnering up with Hasselblad for the cameras on its next gen flagship Find X series of smartphones.

For those unaware, Hasselblad is a known professional camera maker from Sweden. It has patterned up with other smartphone brands like OnePlus in the past, and now, it is working with OPPO for its upcoming premium grade handsets. As per the official announcement, the Chinese company stated its partnership with Hasselblad with include major technological innovations as well. This includes computational color and computational optics, along with joint research and development of Hasselblad Focus Color.

Furthermore, these new cameras optimized by the professional camera maker will be for its high end Find X series of smartphones. With OPPO merging with OnePlus, both firms will also share their research and development platform and resources, which means that more users will benefit from the Hasselblad cameras as well. Notably, this also follows shortly after the company announced the MariSilicon X NPU imaging chipset that was dedicated for photography.

Previously, we had even reported on Find X5 Pro specifications and renders leak, which revealed the Hasselblad camera branding on the rear. So, this announcement is in line with our report. The cooperation between Hasselblad and OPPO will reportedly last for up to 3 years. With the inclusion of the former’s expertise in camera technology, we can even expect the new flagship to offer better optimizations for its sensors, with more natural colors. This is all the information we have for now, so stay tuned for more updates.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in India with Dimensity 810 SoC, 90Hz display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

After teasing for a few days, POCO has finally launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India today as scheduled. This smartphone was initially announced in November for multiple international markets. It is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G (aka Redmi Note 11T 5G). The handset differs from the original by featuring a tweaked design and sporting different colors.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Specifications and Features

The phone is built around a 6.5-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 90Hz refresh rate. The centered-punch hole panel supports up to 240Hz touch sampling rate and DCI-P3 color gamut.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 810 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It boots MIUI 12.5 for POCO operating system based on Android 11.

It houses a dual-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-unit. On the front, it has a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset offers support for dual SIM card slots, 5G (7 bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port.

It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, an x-axis linear vibration motor, a MicroSD card slot, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. There’s also a presence of useful sensors, such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and IR blaster.

The IP53-certified smartphone gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 33W fast charging. Last but not least, the POCO-branded phone measures 163.56 x 75.78 x 8.75mm in dimensions, weighs 195g, and arrives in three colors (Power Black, POCO Yellow, Cool Blue).

POCO M4 Pro 5G Price and Availability in India

The POCO M4 Pro 5G will retail at the following price tags in India.

4GB + 64GB – ₹14,999
6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999
8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999

The device will be sold exclusively on Flipkart. Its first sale is scheduled for at 12 PM on February 22.

Realme Buds Q2s color options and European pricing leak ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Feb 15, 2022

Realme is gearing up to launch a few new products in the market, including the 9 Pro, 9 Pro+, and 9i smartphones in Europe. The company is also set to launch new TWS earbuds in the market, dubbed Realme Buds Q2s.

A new report from 91Mobiles claims that the Realme Buds Q2s will soon be launched in the European market as budget true wireless earbuds. The report also reveals the color options as well as pricing for the earphones.

It is said that the TWS earphones will come in three color options — Night Black, Paper Green, and Paper White. As for the pricing, the report adds that it is expected to cost around EUR 29 in the European markets.

The Realme Buds Q2s are expected to go official later this month or next month but the company is yet to officially confirm this. It has already been spotted on BIS certification, which means that the earbuds could soon get launched in India as well. In the Indian market, they are expected to be priced at around ₹2,000.

As the name itself indicates, the Realme Buds Q2s will launch as a variant of the Buds Q2 that launched in India in June last year. It comes with 10mm drivers, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), IPX5 water resistance, 88ms low latency, USB Type-C fast charging, 28 hours of battery backup, and more.

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Nokia G11 launched 90Hz display, 13MP triple cameras, 5,050mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2022

Nokia G11 has been launched in Europe alongside the Nokia G21. The two phones are packed with similar specifications and designs. The G11 features an HD display with high refresh rate support. The company claims that the device offers a 3-day battery life. Like other Nokia phones, the G11 also runs on the stock version of Android. For photography, the device is fitted with a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the G11.

Nokia G11 specifications and features

The Nokia G11 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its back panel has a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The Unisoc T606 chipset powers the Nokia G11 with 3 GB of RAM. The device offers 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot. The handset boots to Android 11. It is confirmed to receive 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of monthly security updates.

The G11 has a 5,050mAh battery that supports 18W charging, but it comes with a 10W in-box charger. For security, it offers features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner and face unlock which works even when wearing a mask. Its other features include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, a Google assistant key, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Nokia G11 pricing and availability

The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage edition of the Nokia G11 has arrived with pricing of £119 (~$161) in the U.K. The device comes in Charcoal and Ice colours. The handset is expected to release in some other markets.

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Samsung makes Google Messages default SMS app for Galaxy S22 lineup in the US

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Jeet

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Feb 15, 2022

The latest Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones in the United States come pre-installed with Google Messages as the default messaging application which has support for Rich Communication Services (RCS).

Prior to this, Samsung had its own stock messaging app that was compatible with RCS which was the default SMS application on the South Korean giant’s devices in almost all regions before it started transitioning to Google Messages.

This is a new development for the Samsung premium smartphones in the United States by in the European market, the Sout Korean company switched to Google Messages as the default app with last year’s Galaxy S21 lineup.

The company has also confirmed this move and in a statement, Samsung spokesperson Jordan Guthmann said: “To create the best possible messaging experience for users — with a richer, more engaging communication experience that is consistent across platforms — Samsung is now making Messages the default messaging app for Galaxy S22 series users worldwide, giving them even better capabilities.”

Given that Samsung makes up a significant portion of Android smartphones sold in the United States, the adoption of Google Messages could be proved to be a boon for RCS adoption in the region.

For those who are unaware, Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a next-gen SMS texting version that comes with features like typing indicators, read receipts, and the ability to share higher resolution photos and larger files, among others.

While the technology isn’t new, it has taken many years for it to reach the market. Although companies agrees to replace SMS with RCS in 2019, telecom network operators in the US started making changes from last year by adding Google Messages, which now has end-to-end encryption, as the default messaging app on their Android phones.

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