Since October, Realme has rolled out the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access update for multiple eligible smartphones. However, only one of them has received the stable release so far. Joining this long list of phones running the beta version of the latest realme software is the affordable Realme C25.
According to an official announcement post on Realme Community, the brand had started recruiting testers for Realme C25’s Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program on February 15.
Interested users of the handset can enroll in the initiative to try Android 12. In order to register, all they have to do is navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.
Any user with the unit running on firmware version RMX3193_11.A.25 or RMX3193_11.A.26 is eligible to participate. Selected applicants will receive the update via OTA. Participants who don’t get selected can try their luck in the next batch of registrations whenever that happens.
As far as stable release is concerned, unlike Oppo, Realme is not known for providing a timeline. Hence, we cannot say for sure when the Realme C25 will be updated to Realme UI 3.0 stable update based on Android 12.
That said, this will be the device’s first and last major software update. Because Realme is known for providing a single Android update for Realme C series smartphones.
Apart from smartphones, Realme is also known for its accessories. The brand is quite popular for its truly wireless earphones. The TWS products from the company are usually better than the competition in their price segment. Now, according to a new report, the firm will be introducing a new lineup of wireless earbuds.
realme Buds Air 2 Neo
Tech influencer Mukul Sharma has partnered with MySmartPrice to share some details about a new series of truly wireless earphones from Realme. According to him, the brand will be soon debuting the Realme Buds N series of TWS products.
The first model in the lineup will be officially realme Buds N100. Weirdly, it has the same name as an old budget smartphone from the sister brand OnePlus – OnePlus Nord N100.
Mukul says that the audio accessory will launch in India in March. It will be made available in two color options in the market, such as black and grey.
Unfortunately, he does not have further information on the wireless earphones. Hence, their design and specs are anyone’s guess.
The Realme Buds N will join the two existing families of TWS from Realme – Realme Buds Air and Realme Buds Q. The former lineup consists of premium models, while the latter includes affordable models. Anyway, both of them are still way cheaper than popular truly wireless earphones.
Sony has officially announced its new true wireless earphones in the market, dubbed Sony LinkBuds. The highlight of the earbuds remains the unique open-air design which is unlike anything available in the market.
The Sony LinkBuds are being offered in two color options — Black and White. As for the pricing and availability, the true wireless earphones are available for purchase through Amazon for $178.
The design of the Sony LinkBuds is unlike anything on sale in the market. It has donut-shaped earpieces that go into the ear. There’s no need to adjust the fitting as there’s no foam or similar tips given that the earphones fit directly inside the ear.
What makes the design unique is a hole in the earphones which is basically an open ring driver. It lets users listen to music while also hearing the ambient surroundings, which is similar to products like sound-equipped sunglasses and bone conduction options.
The earphones, which allow ambient sounds, are good for situations where users might need to be aware of their surroundings, like when doing activities such as walking, running, biking, and riding public transportation.
Internally, the product packs custom and ring-shaped 12mm drivers powered by the V1 processor and offers DSEE audio upscaling. The earbuds weigh four grams each, making the new Sony earphones lighter than the Apple AirPods 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earphones.
The Sony LinkBuds are also rated IPX4 for splash and sweatproof. There’s also an Adaptive Volume Control feature that optimizes music to the sound in the ambient environment. As for the battery, the company is promising 5.5 hours of usage which can be increased to 17.5 hours with the charging case.
Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi 12 series at the end of December in China. Though it has been almost two months, the company is yet to announce the launch date for global markets. Ahead of that, pricing details for Europe have emerged. Let’s check out how much these smartphones will cost outside their home country.
Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro
According to the sources of MySmartPrice, the Xiaomi 12 series will start at €600 in Europe. The firm will be all three devices in the lineup, namely Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12 Pro.
Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi 12 Pro will be the most expensive model. It is said to retail between €1,000 and €1,200 in the old continent. The handset will be available in 8GB + 256G and 12GB + 256GB configurations. This means it will compete against the likes of Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in the region.
Further, the vanilla Xiaomi 12 is expected to cost between €800 and €900 for 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants. Therefore, it will be up against the regular Galaxy S22.
Finally, the Xiaomi 12X is anticipated to retail at around €600-€700 for 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB versions. Hence, its main competitor will be the Galaxy S21 FE.
As you can notice, if this leak happens to be true, then Xiaomi will be going all-in against the latest flagship models from Samsung. The competition will be probably tough for the Chinese company as its peers like realme, OPPO, OnePlus, and HONOR will be also releasing their premium smartphones in the coming weeks.
What are your thoughts on the alleged pricing of the Xiaomi 12 series for Europe? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Google has announced a new version of its Chrome OS, dubbed Chrome OS Flex which is now available for early access. This new operating system from the search engine giant is designed to run on old PCs and Macs.
The company is targeting businesses and schools for this new operating system and claims that it can be installed “within minutes.” Google says Chrome OS Flex can run efficiently on devices that are up to 13 years old.
The announcement of this new operating system from Google comes a few years after it acquired Neverware, a company that made Cloudready, a lightweight operating system for schools and businesses with fleets of old PCs or Macs.
Talking about the use case, Google says that the old systems could be revitalized by replacing Windows or macOS with Chrome OS Flex, a lightweight operating system that can run on weaker hardware and remain stable for years.
Interestingly, the company says that the Chrome OS Flex will get the same attention from Google as Chrome OS. It will look and feel the same as the Chrome OS available on the Chromebook as it is built from the same codebase.
However, the availability of some features may be dependent on the hardware. This means that some of the features like always-on Google Assistant and Android smartphone syncing may not be available for everyone.
The Chrome OS Flex is available for early access but the company says that it has not done any large-scale testing. Google is just giving users a chance to play around with the OS and provide feedback before it pushes it in the market.
Samsung Galaxy M33 is expected to launch soon in multiple markets. It was recently found listed in the database of the Bluetooth SIG certification site. Fresh information reveals that it has been approved by Thailand’s NBTC authority. These certifications indicate that the M33 5G may go official later this month or in March.
The NBTC certification reveals that the Samsung phone with SM-M336B/DS model number will be launching in the market with the Galaxy M33 5G moniker. However, it has no information on its major specs.
In December, the Galaxy M33 was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. It revealed that the device will be powered by the upcoming Exynos 1200 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS. It scored 726 in the single-core test and 1830 in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.
The SafetyKorea certification of the device spotted in December revealed that it may come with a 6,000mAh battery. The device may arrive with support for 25W fast charging.
Reports have revealed that the Galaxy M33 5G could be equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a teardrop notch. For photography, it may feature a 13-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Last year’s Galaxy M32 5G was almost identical to the Galaxy A32 5G. Hence, it is likely that the M33 5G and A33 5G may arrive with similar specs. The A33 5G’s support page went live on Samsung India’s website earlier this month, which indicates it may not take too long for it to go official.
Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus left the OPPO-backed company and founded Nothing which launched the Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earbuds in the market. Now, it seems that the company is gearing up to launch its smartphone.
Recently, it was revealed that the Nothing brand is working on a few more products other than the TWS earbuds, and the latest conversation on Twitter by Carl Pei, Android, and Qualcomm indicates that Nothing Smartphone could be coming soon.
In a new tweet, Carl Pei says “Back on Android” and adds that “Android 12 is nice!” hinting that he is talking about a smartphone running the Android 12 operating system. In response, Android’s official Twitter account adds “We’ve got a lot to catch up on Carl.”
There was a possibility that Carl Pei was indicating switching to an Android smartphone as his primary driver but then Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon account joined the conversation and shared an image of three hands joining.
All these points towards the possibility of Nothing Smartphone and given that the company’s founder is teasing it publicly, we expect an announcement of some sort in the coming days or weeks.
A few months ago, Nothing India’s Vice President and General Manager Manu Sharma had elaborated on the brand’s product plans going forward. He disclosed that the company is working at an increased pace to release over five new products.
If the company is indeed planning to launch a smartphone soon into the market, it will be interesting to see what category is being targeted and how the device is positioned in the overcrowded market. Given the company’s pricing strategy for Ear (1), we expect the upcoming smartphone to be a “flagship killer” aiming to take on premium devices.
Realme GT2 series global launch has been confirmed. The Chinese manufacturer announced the Realme GT2 and Realme GT2 Pro in January in China. Now, these models will be soon heading to the global markets.
The Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro are confirmed to hit the global markets in March. A recent leak revealed that the GT2 could be heading to global markets in colors like green, white, and black. Its Indian and global editions was recently spotted at the Google Play Console, which indicated that its launch is drawing near.
The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Snapdragon 888 powered device comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The GT2 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766 main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
Realme GT2 Pro
The Realme GT2 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz screen with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered device offers up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It also features a 5,000mAh battery with 65W rapid charging support. The GT2 Pro has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (150-degree ultrawide) + 3-megapixel microscope camera.
Both devices run on Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0. They are equipped with under-display fingerprint scanner for security. At present, there is on the pricing of the GT2 series for the global markets. Some leaks have claimed that the GT2 series launch event will be held in early March.
Vivo V23e 5G launch date will be soon confirmed by Vivo India, but a tipster recently revealed that it will be made official on Feb. 21 in India. The price range and color variants of the phone were recently tipped by a publication, but now a retailer from Mumbai has revealed its pricing well before its launch.
According to Mahesh Telecom, the Vivo V23e 5G will be priced at Rs 25,990 (~$222). This pricing will belong to the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of the phone. To recall, it was launched in Thailand back in December 2021 with pricing of THB 12,999 (~Rs 30,200; ~$402). It is unclear whether the V23e 5G will be made available in other variants in India. Previous reports have suggested that the handset may come in three colors such as gradient blue, Midnight Blue, and Sunshine Gold.
Vivo V23e 5G specifications
The Vivo V23e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 60Hz display. A 44-megapixel eye-autofocus selfie camera is available in the display notch of the device. The rear side of the device has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Vivo V23e 5G
The Dimensity 810 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo V23e 5G. The device has 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12 UI. For security, it has an under-screen fingerprint scanner.
The Vivo V23e 5G will be positioned below the existing Vivo V23 lineup phones in India. At present, the Vivo V23 5G is available for Rs 29,990. The Vivo V23 Pro 5G is available in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs 38,990 (~$337)) and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for Rs 43,990 (~$380).
Realme is reportedly planning to launch new C-series of smartphones in India. The Realme C35 that was recently announced in Thailand could be coming soon to India. The other rumored C-series phone for the country seems to be the Realme C31. Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed its variants and color options for India.
Sharma tweeted that the Realme C31 will be arriving in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage options in India. The handset will be made available in colors like Dark Green and Light Silver.
Realme C35
Recent reports have revealed that the RMX3501 model number belongs to the Realme C31 handset. This device has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC, TUV, Indonesia’s TKDN, and the FCC in the U.S. These listings have revealed that the device will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging, Android 11 OS, and Bluetooth 5.0.
The other details of the Realme C31 are under the wraps. It appears that the C31 will be positioned lower than the Realme C35. The latter is equipped with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display that offers an FHD+ resolution, an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
The Unisoc T616 chipset powers the Realme C35. The device comes in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The new C-series Realme phones could be coming to India by Q1 this year.
Xiaomi recently came up with a brand new affordable handset for the Asian market: the Redmi Note 11 4G. Despite the large diffusion of 5G, 4G-only phones are still a big thing and a lot of people still choose them because they often allow saving a lot of money. That is why we had the chance to make a comparison between the Redmi Note 11 4G and two more recent 4G phones: the Realme 9i which just launched in the European market as well, and the Vivo Y32. They all come with great prices, but which one offers the highest value for money? This specs comparison will hopefully let you find out.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G
Realme 9i
Vivo Y32
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm,
181 g
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm,
190 g
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm,
182 g
DISPLAY
6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), LCD
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/1.8 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM, reverse charging
dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
Design
My favorite design of this comparison is the one of the Realme 9i. It has a more elegant camera module than Redmi Note 11 4G, is less invasive, and with the same color as the rear cover. Further, unlike the Vivo Y32 that comes with a waterdrop notch, it comes with a punch-hole design for the display: the punch hole is placed on the top left corner. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 4G remains interesting because it is the most compact phone of the trio. All of these devices are made of polycarbonate for both the rear side and the frame.
Display
The most advanced displays belong to the Redmi Note 11 4G and the Realme 9i. They have two LCD panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9i has a wider 6.6-inch panel, while the Redmi Note 11 4G stops at 6.5 inches. Unfortunately, the Vivo Y32 has a lower HD+ resolution with 720p and it comes with a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, so expect an inferior image quality. All the phones are equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The Snapdragon 680 mobile platform found on the Realme 9i and the Vivo Y32 is actually more powerful than the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset found on the Redmi Note 11 4G. Between these two, the Vivo Y32 wins the hardware comparison because it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, while the Realme 9i stops at 6 GB of RAM. The trio runs Android 11 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top. Do you prefer MIUI, Realme UI or OriginOS?
Camera
The best rear camera department belongs to the Redmi Note 11 4G which offers a 40 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor. The Realme 9i has the same 50 MP main camera, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, replaced by a useless depth sensor. The Vivo Y32 comes with a poor 13 MP dual camera, but its front camera is more interesting thanks to an f/1.8 focal aperture which should allow capturing brighter selfies.
All of these phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Vivo Y32 should last more on a single charge because it has a display with a lower resolution and a standard refresh rate. The Realme 9i has the fastest charging technology with a power of 33W, but unlike its two rivals, it does not support reverse charging.
Price
Redmi Note 11 4G starts from $157/€138 in China, Vivo Y32 begins at €140/$159, and Realme 9i is currently unavailable in the Chinese market but it can be purchased in India for $203/€179. The Realme 9i wins the comparison thanks to its great chipset, faster charging, and great overall specifications.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32: PRO and CONS
With the recent Bluetooth certification for the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G, we may not be too far off from the eventual launch of the Galaxy M33 5G. The Bluetooth certification has moved the product a step further in its evolution from an R&D item to a commercial product. The model specification of the Galaxy M33 5G device that got Bluetooth certified is SM-M336B_DS. The model specification indicates that the device will have a dual-SIM setup.
Although there are several details still not known about the Galaxy M33 5G, we now know that it will support Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. It is unclear whether it is the same Galaxy M33 5G model that was spotted in Geekbench recently. The Geekbench model number was SM-M336BU, and the device was powered by an Exynos 1200 chipset in addition to 6GB RAM. The Geekbench listing also showed that the model will run on Android 12 out of the box.
There are no words from Samsung yet on a possible release of the Galaxy M33 5G at this time. If indeed the device is on the lineup for the unveiling, then more details will pop out in the coming weeks.
Accessories maker PLAY has introduced two affordable smartwatches into the Indian market with the launch of the PLAYFIT DIAL and PLAYFIT XL. The two smartwatches are proudly made in India and come with a 1.75-inch and 1.68-inch IPS LCD screen, IP67/IP68 water and dust protection rating respectively, as well as several sensors for all-round health and fitness monitoring.
The PLAYFIT Dial is priced at Rs. 3,999 (~$53) while the PLAYFIT XL costs Rs. 2,999 (~$40). They come with multiple sports modes, heart rate, fitness, sleep, and blood oxygen (SPO2) monitoring. The two models can operate up to 15 days on a single charge, underscoring their battery capabilities. Bluetooth calling is available with the PLAYFIT Dial which sports a composite and lightweight metal design, unlike the PLAYFIT XL which has a plastic body.
The models are already available from PLAY’s official website in addition to the products being available in leading online and offline retail outlets across the subcontinent including Amazon India. PLAY hopes that the two models will get a rousing reception in India with the decent pricing of the models and the fact that there are wholly made in India. The company says it has continued to offer high-octane wearable and hearable devices since its inception, delivering a solid user experience among its modern-age customers.
PLAY is also aligning its models with the Make in India movement which has seen some massive incentives put in place by the central government.
OnePlus recently launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro in the Chinese market. And recently, the company has begun teasing its International launch. Now, a new leak has surfaced revealing the Indian launch date of the OnePlus 10 Pro.
According to a 91mobiles report, tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro is set to debut in India in mid-March, precisely, around March 15th or 16th. OnePlus is expected to reveal the official launch date of the OnePlus 10 Pro at the OnePlus Nord CE 2 launch event, which is scheduled for February 17th.
The tipster has also revealed that the smartphone will be on sale on Amazon during the Holi sale, meaning customers can expect the phones to go on sale as soon as they launch. For now, let’s revisit the spec list of the OnePlus 10 Pro to get an idea of what to expect.
OnePlus 10 Pro specs and features
The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with support for variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. It offers a screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, 525 PPI pixel density, 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.
It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
For photography, the phone comes with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150-degree ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. On the front side, the device has a 32MP Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0.
The phone is running the Android 12 operating system with ColorOS 12.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
PBK Reviews has posted a new video that captures the disassembling of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ smartphone. Another video from the same source also captures the durability test for the Galaxy S22+.
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ disassemble video is about 9 minutes and shows a step-by-step decoupling of the smartphone with the narrator providing some guidance on the process. The first thing that was done was the removal of the rear panel from its adhesive. In the process, the camera hump of the S22+ and lenses were extricated together with the backplate as a single assembly. Up to 20 screws were removed to reveal the inner part of the phone after carefully taking out the NFC and wireless charging coils.
The battery cables were then disconnected, which enables the removal of the main board of the Galaxy S22+. The battery was removed using isopropyl alcohol after the extraction of the daughterboards. The alcohol was meant to loosen the adhesive holding the component in place. The two auxiliary antennas will come to view after the separation and they are compatible with mmWave 5G signals. The screen decoupling is a bit more seamless than previous iterations of the Samsung Galaxy and it comes apart after the application of heat to the perimeter of the display.
The repairability score of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ was 7.5/10 which is quite impressive. This means that the device could be decoupled or parts replaced with less effort as compared to some of its predecessors and other models with a low repairability score.
The electric vehicle market in India is going to have some new competition as Maruti Suzuki-Toyota is working on an electric SUV which is expected to offer a range of up to 500 km.
Both the companies are working together to bring out this electric vehicle for the International as well as the domestic market. While the automakers are working on this project together, their variants will have a distinct design and styling.
According to an AutoCar India report, the Maruti Suzuki variant is codenamed YY8 and is said to sport a futuristic design and might look totally different from the auto maker’s existing ICE-powered cars.
For those who are unaware, both Toyota and Suzuki had signed up an MoU (memorandum of understanding) in 2017 aimed at co-developing electric vehicles for the Indian market. According to this agreement, Suzuki will produce EVs for the Indian market and will supply some to Toyota. While Toyota is expected to provide technical support for the electric models.
The new vehicle will be designed from scratch unlike the previous tried and tested method of fitting the ICE vehicle with an electric powertrain. According to reports, YY8 will be a 4.2-meter-long vehicle. Reports also mention that the car might have a 2,700mm wheelbase. The benefit of such a long wheelbase is that the company will be able to fix a bigger battery which further translates into a higher range.
The SUV will feature both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants. The two-wheel-drive variant is expected to be equipped with a 138hp motor and a 48kWh battery offering up to a 400 km of range in ideal conditions and the variant with four-wheel drive might come equipped with two-electric motors providing 170hp, a bigger 58 kWh battery, and up to 500 km range.
It is expected that the key features of Toyota’s e-SUV will remain the same but there will be a difference when it comes to the design of the vehicle. Moreover, the battery of this car is expected to be procured locally. According to reports, TDSG, a joint venture between Maruti-Suzuki, Denso, and Toshiba, is expected to manufacture these batteries in its Gujarat-based facility.
At the moment, it is not clear if Maruti Suzuki will introduce both variants in India, however, it is being reported that Toyota might launch both the two-wheel drive and the four-wheel-drive variants in India.
As it’s going to be Maruti’s first electric car in the Indian market the pricing will play a major role and the company will want to price it aggressively considering the Indian market scenario. According to reports, Maruti is expected to price this car in the range of Rs. 13-14 lakhs taking on the most popular Indian EV Tata Nexon.
Samsung‘s latest launch event unveiled the Galaxy S22 Ultra which came with the much loved S Pen that was popularized by their iconic Galaxy Note series devices. But it appears that Samsung is not planning to keep the S Pen exclusive to the S22 Ultra as a recent report stated that the next Samsung foldable will also be getting a dedicated S Pen.
According to a report from TheElec, industry sources have informed that the South-Korean tech giant has decided to install an S Pen stylus in its upcoming foldable, dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold4. The device is also said to launch in the second half of 2022.
The current Galaxy Z Fold3 also offers support for S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro, however, the stylus needs to be bought separately and the device does not feature a dedicated silo to house the stylus inside its body. Galaxy Z Fold3 users usually install a back cover to their device to house the stylus on the outside.
Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 outsold the Galaxy Z Fold3. With the integration of the S Pen inside the device’s body, Samsung is hoping to make it the spotlight feature of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4, driving up its sales numbers compared to the current model.
Other than that, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is expected to not come with any major design changes compared to the Z Fold3. The report has stated that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will have a 7.56-inch inner foldable display, while the external display is reported to measure around 6.19-inches. Readers can also check out the recently surfaced concept renders of the Galaxy Z Fold4 device.
Last week, the ASUS ROG Magic 16 2022 went on sale in the Chinese market with powerful internals like the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU. Now, the company has made the new ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 up for pre-orders. Contrary to the Magic 16, this one has Ryzen-powered internals.
The ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 is now up for pre-orders at a starting price of CNY 9,499(~$1,499). It comes in the Classic White and Grey color variants.
ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 Specifications
The new ASUS ROG Magic 14 comes with a 14-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It has thin bezels and sports a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, and a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a 95% screen-to-body ratio as compared to the ROG Magic 14 2021’s 85% screen-to-body ratio.
At the helm, the gaming laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen R7 6800HS processor. It has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a clock speed of 4.7GHz.
It is accompanied by the AMD RX 6700S GPU that has 8GB of video memory. The laptop has 16GB of RAM (8GB DDR5-4800MHz X 2*). It has 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
The laptop features a Dolby Atmos-powered quad-speaker setup and has a 76WH battery. It supports 100W power delivery fast-charging standards and multiple port options.
It has USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C x 2, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A x 2, HDMI 2.0, a MicroSD slot, and an audio jack. The laptop comes with a keyboard that has a 1.7mm key travel and is backlit.
Earlier today, POCO launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The phone’s launch confirmed the speculation that it is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G (aka Redmi Note 11T 5G). However, the launch event showcased a teaser for another upcoming POCO device which could be another rebranded Redmi smartphone.
The teaser was first spotted by xiaomiui, and leads us to believe that the teaser could be hinting at the upcoming POCO X4 which has recently been making rounds on various certification databases and has also appeared on Geekbench a couple of times.
The smartphone in the obscured teaser image has a design similar to the Redmi Note 11 Pro, which further leads us to believe that the device is the upcoming POCO X4 as recent Geekbench listings have revealed the X4 is essentially a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro.
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global edition
The veiled camera bump also alludes that it could be the POCO F4 GT which is said to be a rebranded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, however, unless the image is digitally modified to omit the high placed volume button and shoulder trigger, it is unlikely that the teased smartphone is the upcoming POCO F4 GT.
Coming back to the POCO X4, as the device is expected to be a rebranded Note 11 Pro with a few cosmetic changes, we can expect it to carry a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The POCO X4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and will feature 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. Storage options will likely range from 64GB to 128GB. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. The X4 will run MIUI 13 out of the box and will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.
Coming to its photography capabilities, It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
It is too early to tell if the tested phone is indeed the POCO X4, so we suggest our readers take it with a pinch of salt.
As usual, Samsung’s home market of South Korea is to enjoy some exclusive offers with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, reports indicate. The tech giant is to bring the Mark & Lona and Mercedes Benz editions of the S22 Ultra exclusively to South Korea, a recent tweet from a tipster shows. The two models are designer versions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, with the imprimatur of Japanese luxury golf apparel brand Mark & Lona and German automaker Mercedes Benz.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes Benz edition
The two models come with their specialized packages and several exclusive accessories to boot. A special carrying case, a strap, protective phone case, a ball marker pen and a patchwork are some of the accessories that will be in the Mark & Lona edition package, while the Mercedes EQ version will have a branded phone case, a keychain, a cardholder and a few other accessories with the Mercedes logo adorning them.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Mark & Lona edition
The two designer versions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for Korea are expected to come in limited quantities and exclusively sold in South Korea. The tipster did not provide any additional details relating to the two exclusive versions of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, hence we are in the dark about pricing and the release date. Samsung is yet to give an official statement on the two S22 Ultra versions at this time.
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