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

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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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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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Black Shark 5, 5 Pro full specifications revealed through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2022

The Black Shark 5 series of gaming smartphones are likely to launch soon in China. The reason behind it is that the Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro have appeared in the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. The listings have revealed the entire specs of both devices. However, the images of the Black Shark 5 duo are yet to surface at TENAA.

Black Shark 5 specifications (rumoured)

The TENAA listing of the Black Shark 5 (model number PAR-A0) measures 163.83 x 76.25 x 10.37mm and weighs 223 grams. The device will be available in multiple colors such as White, Dawn White, Dark Universe Black, and Exploration Gray. The Black Shark 5 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is powered by a 3.2GHz chip, which could be a Snapdragon 8-series chip. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

The Black Shark 5 draws power from a 4,650mAh (rated value) battery that reportedly supports 120W fast charging. For photography, it has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit on the back and a 13-megapixel front camera.

Black Shark 5 Pro specifications (rumoured)

The Black Shark 5 Pro (model number KTUS-A0) TENAA listing has revealed that it measures 163.86 x 76.53 x 9.8mm and weighs 226 grams. It will come in four colors such as White, Tiangong White, Meteorite Black, and Moon Rock Gray. It is fitted with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It seems to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM. The smartphone may come with 256 GB / 512 GB of storage.

The Black Shark 5 Pro has a 4,650mAh (rated value) battery. It is also expected to support 120W fast charging. It has 108-megapixel triple rear-facing cameras and a 13-megapixel front camera.

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POCO F4 GT key details emerge through certifications, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2022

Recent reports have revealed that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition that is scheduled to go official in China tomorrow has a 21121210C model number. It is expected to get rebranded as the POCO F4 GT in the global markets. Tipster Abhishek Yadav has revealed that the POCO F4 GT with model number 21121210G has bagged multiple certifications, which indicates its launch could be drawing near.

Yadav has shared screenshots of the alleged POCO F4 GT’s FCC, IMEI, EEC, and TUV certifications. The FCC certification has revealed that the device may come preinstalled with MIUI 13. The device carries support for Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, and n5 / n7 / n38 / n41 / n77 5G bands.

Poco F4 GT 21121210G bags FCC, IMEI, EEC & TUV certification.

– MIUI 13
– 2280 * 2 = 4560mAh battery
-Hi-res audio

Box content: Mobile phone, adapter, type C cable, sim ejector, protective case & type C to 3.5mm audio adapter#Xiaomi #Poco #PocoF4GT
FCC:https://t.co/XHDwWiWGc9 pic.twitter.com/SY6rsy1iUc

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 14, 2022

The device is backed by a pair of 2,280mAh (rated value) batteries. It offers a combined capacity of 4,650mAh. The handset carries support for Hi-Res Audio. The rear schematic of the phone suggests that it will house a square-shaped camera module.

The retail package of the POCO handset will include a mobile phone, a charging brick, a USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, a protective case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Guide, and Safety Information. While the EEC and TUV certifications reveal POCO branding for the 21121210G handset, the IMEI listing (spotted last month) shows that it may carry a marketing name of POCO F4 GT.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition Teaser Render — Redmi K50 Gaming Edition

Last year, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, which debuted in China, was rebranded as the POCO F3 GT in the global market. Hence, it is likely that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition could be rebadged as the POCO F4 GT. The K50 Gaming is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging, a 20-megapixel front camera, and Sony IMX686 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

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Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED monitor to be available from next month for $1,299

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Jeet

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Feb 15, 2022

A few weeks ago, Dell had announced the Alienware AW3423DW 34-inch gaming monitor at the Consumer Electronics Show and now more details about the product as well as pricing and availability details have been revealed.

The monitor features QD-OLED display which is promising image enhancement and improved color coverage. It is also touted to be the first monitor to feature QD-OLED and is priced at $1,299, lower than the OLED monitors in the market. It will be available for purchase in this spring, from 29th March.

This new Alienware AW3423DW monitor’s specifications are on the higher side as the company is targeting it towards gamers. The 34-inch display comes with 3440 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, a 175Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1,000nits peak brightness along with HDR support.

It also uses Samsung’s QD-OLED technology which has blue organic light-emitting diodes passed through quantum dots to generate red and green. As blue has the strongest light energy, QD-OLED in theory offers more brightness and efficiency.

As for the ports, the device has two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, three USB 3.2 ports, an audio line-out, and a headphone jack. The stand also comes with support for adjustment for height, tilt, and swivel, as well as VESA mount option and cable management.

The QD-OLED should be as good as or better than OLED when it comes to managing burn-in. The company is also offering a three-year limited hardware warranty and adds that owners would get a replacement “by the next business day” if a unit suffers from burn-in.

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Apple iMac Pro with Mini-LED display to reportedly launch in June

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Jeet

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Feb 15, 2022

Apple is gearing up to launch several products this year and the company is expected to host its first launch event of this year on 8th March where it could unveil the next-generation Apple iPhone SE budget smartphone.

There have been few leaks about the upcoming 27-inch Apple iMac Pro and now the latest report indicates that the Cupertino-based technology giant could officially launch this new Mac sometime in the month of June.

Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants claims that the Mini-LED iMac Pro could launch in June 2022. This could mean that the new iMac Pro might get unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

Earlier, there were reports that the product could go official sometime in summer this year. Based on the reports so far, the upcoming iMac Pro will come with a revamped design and upgraded specifications.

The 27-inch Mini LED display could have support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said that the device will feature a design similar to the 24-inch iMac which is powered by an M1 chipset. It is expected to come powered by the recently announced M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets from Apple, the same processors that are powering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models launched last year.

Apart from the Apple iMac Pro, the company is gearing up to launch several new products throughout this year, including the AirPods Pro 2, M2 chipset, new MacBook models powered by a new processor, and much more.

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OPPO partners with Reliance Jio to conduct 5G trials in India

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Jeet

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Feb 15, 2022

OPPO, one of the world’s leading smartphone makers, announced that the company conducted a 5G standalone and non-standalone network trial in partnership with Indian telecom network operator Reliance Jio.

Reliance Jio, which is a relatively new player in India’s telecom sector but one of the leading ones, carried out these tests by utilizing the allocated mid-band trial spectrum which is in the range of 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz frequency range.

OPPO has further said that the 5G trial was successfully concluded on the Reno7 smartphone in a demo setup. The company adds that it could get lag-free 4K video streams on the device along with super-fast download and upload speed.

The OPPO Reno7 Pro, a smartphone that was launched in the Indian market a few weeks ago, comes with support for up to 10 bands while the standard Reno7 supports up to 13 bands that will support access to the 5G network anywhere in the country. The OPPO Reno7 is priced at ₹28,999 in the Indian market.

In a statement, Tasleem Arif, Vice President, India Research & Development Head, OPPO India, said: “Technology such as 5G is altering how the world communicates today and tests like these will further consolidate our efforts in the industry and provide the best value proposition for our customers.”

The Indian government is set to open auctions for the 5G spectrum in the country by the end of this year and is eyeing a commercial rollout of the next-generation communication technology sometime in 2023.

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India’s Vedanta and Foxconn team up to manufacture semiconductors in India

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 14, 2022

India’s efforts to become a major semiconductor manufacturer have just got a big boost with the announcement of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn teaming up with Indian steel and oil company Vedanta in an effort to build a manufacturing plant for semiconductors in the country.

On Monday, Foxconn revealed that they have entered into a Joint-venture, with Vedanta holding the majority share of the equity. Foxconn further informed that Anil Agarwal, the founder, and chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited will also be the chairman of the joint venture company. The name of the joint venture company has not been made public yet, along with what kind of semiconductors the newly-formed company plans to manufacture.

Foxconn has mentioned that discussions are underway with various state governments regarding where the fab will be set up by the company. Nevertheless, the new venture is sure to create multiple jobs opportunities in the country.

The new joint venture between Vedanta and Foxconn is a result of the recently announced Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics manufacturing by the Indian government. The scheme provides many benefits to foreign companies who choose to set up their manufacturing units in the country and also fulfills the government’s “Make in India” agenda.

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Some Samsung Galaxy S22 per-orders have arrived before release date: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 14, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series was announced on February 9th, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Right now, the devices are only available for pre-order as Samsung won’t commence deliveries till February 25th in the case of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Early march for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus models.

However, some customers have already got their hands on these new devices according to a TechRadar report. The Samsung subreddit has been blowing up with users posting about receiving their latest Galaxy S22 smartphones way earlier than expected. The reporters have mostly been about receiving the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the S22 Plus models.

The prevailing theory is that some customers who ordered the devices as soon as the pre-order windows opened got their devices dispatched to them immediately.

The comments sections are also largely filled with disappointed customers who have still received their devices. Some people have also reported being given arrival dates way ahead of the official release date of February 25th. However, it could just be due to system errors from the retailers and couriers, therefore we suggest people assume that their devices will arrive post the official release date rather than any date that’s been shown prior.

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Ford rumored to re-enter Indian market to manufacture and sell EVs

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Feb 14, 2022

Ford Motor Company is planning to re-enter the Indian Market after its exit in 2021. The company is looking towards making India the hub of manufacturing and exporting EVs to the international markets. The company has also hinted at the possibility of selling cars in the domestic market in the future.

Ford Mustang Mach-E — Image source: Ford

The news of this upcoming venture came to light when Ford’s application to participate in the federal government’s Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme got approved. This particular scheme aims at making India a hub for automobile manufacturing and offers incentives to the companies that set up their production units in the country.

Ford, which has two plants in India, said that it is now “exploring the possibility of using a plant in India as an export base for EV manufacturing”. Although the company had left the Indian market just six months back, stating that the Indian market was not profitable for the company and was ready to suffer $2 billion in losses.

While the company has no concrete plans to develop electric vehicles for the Indian market, the company said, “There is no specific discussion on this right now, but it is not out of the realm of future consideration. Ford also plans to serve customers in India with must-have iconic vehicles, including the Mustang coupe.”

This news aligns with Ford’s announcement that it is focusing on electric vehicles and has announced a massive budget of $30 billion globally to develop new fully-electric and new hybrid vehicles.
Considering these announcements and the Indian electric vehicle market, it would be a great time for ford to enter the Indian market as it is still in a nascent stage. But both the Ford plants in the country – one in Sanand, Gujarat, and the other one in Chennai would require significant upgrades in order to be able to start making electric vehicles.

If all goes well, this move could prove beneficial for the Indian market as it would provide much-needed competition as well as affordable electric cars to boost the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in the country.

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Lenovo K14 Plus finally gets a debut as a rebranded Moto E40

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 14, 2022

Lenovo has officially launched the Lenovo K14 Plus in the market. This is new device is actually a rebadged model of the last year’s Moto E40. The smartphone has the same 90Hz display, triple cameras, and a UNISOC chipset.

The Lenovo K14 Plus is priced at ₽ 9,990(~$130) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The smartphone is currently available in Russia and is sold via Citylink.

Lenovo K14 Plus Specifications

The Lenovo K14 Plus comes with a plastic body sporting a 6.5-inch punch-hole display. It is an IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device has a 20:9 aspect ratio and has thin bezels on all three sides except for the bottom. At the bottom, it has a thick chin.

Coming to the cameras, the phone has a triple camera system at the rear with a 48MP primary lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The rear camera can shoot videos at 1080p 30fps. It has an 8MP camera on the front.

It is powered by the UNISOC T700 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. Just like the Moto E40, we can expect it to last for up to two days, depending on the usage.

The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a facial recognization option for added security. It has a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone runs on Android 11 out of the box.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 price, colors, and sale details leaked ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 14, 2022

OnePlus will take wraps off the Nord CE 2 on February 17 in India. Just today, the phone’s major specs were leaked ahead of launch. Now, the tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the pricing and colors of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 will start at Rs. 23,999(~$317) for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant in India. It will cost Rs. 25,999(~$344) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. He further revealed the possible colors of the smartphone. The device is said to launch in two colors – Bahama Blue and Gray Mirror. The device will go on sale this week itself after the launch ends.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Specifications

Earlier today, some of the major specs of the phone were learned. The smartphone is touted to have a similar camera island bevels as the Oppo Find X3 Pro. It will feature a 6.43-inch punch-hole AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

It will feature a 16MP selfie shooter at the top left corner. The phone will have a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 119° FOV, and a 2MP macro lens.

It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It will have a microSD card slot for storage expandability up to 1TB. The device will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

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