New possible Amazon Fire tablet gets FCC approval

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Feb 14, 2022

A device with all the signs that it is a new Amazon Fire tablet has gotten the approval of the United States’ Federal Commission (FCC) ahead of a possible release of the product. The device with the model number and FCC ID: 2AWRO-8768 and its details, though not explicitly seen, indicate a possible Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet. If indeed, that is the case, then the model will be the successor to the released Amazon Fire HD tablet in 2021.

The Amazon Fire 7 tablet is the oldest model in the Amazon lineup, it had seemed that that was the most likely model to be iterated in the new form, but it seems that may not be the case. Sources familiar with the trajectory of the model with the recent FCC approval say that Amazon allegedly submitted the tablet to FCC with a fake company named Abyssal Plain LLC. But interestingly, the same name was used by Amazon to submit the Fire HD 10 tablet when it went through the FCC paces. The feeler is that the model is just an updated version of the Fire HD 10 and the two model numbers have only a slight difference. Amazon has also never had to use a fake filing name for two different products.

Although we are not yet in a position to know the specs details of the new device, it could bear a strong semblance to the Fire HD 10 in terms of design and functionality, with some tech tweaks to enhance its rating. There are no indications also on the possible release date for the device, but we expect some key announcements from Amazon this year including some other tablets.

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BLU G71+ with UNISOC T610 SoC and triple cameras announced in the global market

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 14, 2022

Earlier this month, BLU officially announced the BLU G51S as an entry-level smartphone in the market. Now, the company has unveiled the BLU G71+ budget smartphone with UNISOC T610 chipset and triple rear cameras.

The BLU G71+ is available in the global market and can be picked up in Bronze, Green, Blue, and White colors. Unfortunately, the phone’s pricing is yet to be revealed.

BLU G71+ Specifications

Coming to the specs, the BLU G71+ has a slightly tweaked design as compared to its predecessor. It comes with a textured back with vertical strips that seems to be helping with the phone’s grip. The device has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels) resolution. It has the standard 60Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio.

As for the cameras, the smartphone features a triple camera system with a 13MP primary lens, a depth sensor, and a macro unit. It has an iPhone 13-like lens placement but in a vertically elongated camera island. Interestingly, it has a 13MP selfie snapper. The rear camera is capable of recording up to 1080 videos at 30fps.

It is powered by the 12nm UNISOC T610 octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB, 128GB of internal storage. The device packs a 4,900mAh battery and has facial recognition, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box.

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Researchers in China reportedly achieve data streaming using 6G technology

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2022

There seems to be only a minimal slowdown in the deployment of super-fast 6G technology in China even with the setbacks occasioned by the clampdown on Huawei and other Chinese firms who were on the cusp of 6G breakthrough in some form. There are clear indications that China has made progress on the next generation connectivity architecture for wireless communications according to reports from the South China Morning Post.

The report indicates that the Chinese research team led by Professor Zhang Chao was able to stream 1 terabyte of data over 1km in one second. Professor Zhang Chao is from the School of Aerospace Engineering of Tsinghua University and his research team achieved the feat using very high-frequency radio waves, called vortex millimeter waves. The implications for these outstanding streaming speeds are indeed far-reaching, as there are loads of applications that are waiting for the 6G technology to change the face of the world. They could be deployed to weapons and defense systems, with the possibility of deploying hypersonic weapons. The communications component and applications in the entire IoT ecosystem are also exciting.

China says it is at the head of research on 6G research with massive investments in support of the new technology and some great results to show for the efforts. An experimental wireless system was deployed in the Beijing Winter Olympics to simultaneously stream more than 10,000 hi-def live feeds seamlessly. Team leader, Professor Zhang insists that the vortex millimeter waves are unlike any of the radio waves deployed since radio waves were introduced over 100 years ago.

The new technology has added a new dimension to current wireless transmission, which means that the vortex millimeter waves have three dimensions similar to the motion of a whirling tornado. The researcher has also developed an innovative transmitter that allows the waves to spin in three different modes for efficient data transmission. The architecture also includes a special receiver to decode a large amount of data at super-fast sub-second speeds. Even with the decline of Huawei was massively pioneering research and development of the 6G technology, China still holds some stake in 6G patents up to 40% of the global overall. The 6G technology could deliver speeds more than 100 times faster than current 5G speeds and several countries are pursuing research in that direction.

The ultimate deployment of the 6G technology is still however years away, with some projections putting this at 2030. The global focus now is for much of the world to have the needed deployment of 5G connectivity, with its accompanying concerns for health and airline safety being pointed out. The 6G technology will also come with its potential flipsides, which will become visible as the technology continues to evolve.

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You may probably want to get an Apple Watch after reading this story

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Feb 14, 2022

The Apple Watch has had a very pleasant and life-saving run in recent months with the raft of stories that have elevated the Apple smart wearable to the status of a life-saver. Right from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, a study showed that the Apple Watch was capable of identifying potential COVID-19 symptoms up to 10 days before the actual onset of the disease. Its fame has continued to grow and the news that the Apple Watch was able to detect the change in the health status of a TikTok user will add further hype to the device.

The Sidney-based TikTok is named Lauren and she made a video indicating that her Apple Watch detected changes in her heart rate and other body functions that correlated with the later diagnosis of her thyroid condition. The woman says that had she turned on notifications on her Apple Watch, she could have been notified of the situation several months before the eventual diagnosis. The increase in her stress levels occasioned by reduced intake of oxygen detected by her Apple Watch coincided with other symptoms like fatigue, irritability, sensitivity, among several other symptoms.

Lauren says that the Apple Watch, from her recent experience, could prove helpful in situations where extended stress levels could be indicative of more serious medical conditions. The device could assist in fast-tracking diagnoses when the user seeks prompt medical attention, rather than waiting for the full symptoms to become visible.

The collection of sensors in the Apple Watch provides a raft of critical health and fitness measurements that puts the device on the top echelon of life-saving smart wearables. Its record continues to grow, with the Apple Watch’s fall detection mechanism the major life-saving feature in the smartwatch.

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REDMAGIC 7 Pro emerged on Geekbench with 16GB of RAM

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Feb 14, 2022

REDMAGIC 7 series will debut on February 16 in China. The series will comprise the REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. So far, we know that the former model has the model number – NX6791, while the latter has the model number – NX709J. Previously, the vanilla model passed the Geekbench certification showing impressive results, now, the Pro model with model number NX709J has emerged on the same certification.

The REDMAGIC 7 Pro with model number NX709J has scored 1264 points in the single-core department and 3744 points in the multi-core department. The device runs on Android 12 out of the box and has 16GB of RAM. Just like the vanilla model, the Pro model also has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, under the hood.

Just like the vanilla model, the Pro model also has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, under the hood. In addition to this, the device also appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification confirming support for 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi (via).

REDMAGIC 7 Expected Specifications

The Pro’s specs aren’t clear but it is expected to have similarities with the vanilla model. The REDMAGIC 7 is expected to come with a 6.8-inch OLED display sporting an FHD+ resolution. It will come with a 165Hz refresh rate and a high touch sampling rate.

It will flaunt a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system. The device may have a 4,500mAh battery with up to 135W fast charging support. It will have a built-in independent gaming chip along with the Snapdragon chipset.

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Galaxy S22 series, Android 13 Developer Preview, Infinix ZERO 5G, and more from Last Week

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 14, 2022

We are back again with our new list of top stories from the previous week. Lots of things happened last week. Most importantly, Samsung announced its flagship smartphones and tablets of 2022. Then, out of the blue, Google dropped the first Developer Preview of Android 13. At the same time, the search giant ended support for one of the Pixel series. Let’s take a look at these and a lot more in our ‘latest Top Stories from Last Week’ segment.

Before we continue, we would like to inform you that the stories selected here are based on our opinion. Further, they are listed in no particular order. Since everyone’s choices differ from others, we would like to know your picks in the comment section below.

1. Galaxy S22 series – The next big thing from Samsung

Samsung’s next big thing is finally here in the form of the Galaxy S22 series. The South Korean tech unveiled its latest flagship smartphones with a fanfare at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9 (Wednesday).

The company has introduced multiple changes in the new models. Firstly, all three devices arrive with a new design. The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ are only slightly different from their predecessors, whereas the Galaxy S22 Ultra has been completely revamped with a built-in S Pen. In fact, the latter is more of a Galaxy Note than a Galaxy S.

The two cheaper models come with updated primary and telephoto cameras. The plus and ultra offer the brightest display on a smartphone. Finally, in some markets, these phones are powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA architecture-based Xclipse GPU.

2. Galaxy Tab S8 series – Notch and a 14.6-inch screen

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 series alongside the Galaxy S22 series. The family consists of three models like the phones – vanilla, plus, and ultra.

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the first ‘Ultra’-branded tablet from Samsung, has a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display. The screen also includes a notch housing two cameras.

The Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8+ are regularly sized tablets. But the vanilla variant has an LCD panel instead of AMOLED like the other two.

All three are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. They also have support for the S Pen stylus.

3. Android 13 Developer Preview out ahead of Android 12L Stable release

Even before Android 12L could hit the stable channel, Google has already released the Android 13 Developer Preview. Anyone with Pixel 4 or above devices can try out the upcoming version of Android.

Android 13, which is codenamed Tiramisu, is a polished version of Android 12. So don’t expect major changes like the transition from Android 11 to Android 12.

According to a timeline shared by Googe, beta builds will be out around April, followed by stable in June or July. Anyway, this schedule is only applicable for Pixels.

4. Dynamic theme coming to non-Pixel devices

Google has officially revealed that the Android 12’s monet dynamic theme engine will be soon available on devices from popular OEMs like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others. However, the search didn’t give a specific timeline.

Ahead of this announcement, a report had already disclosed that the Android 12 dynamic theming engine will be a requirement for GMS approval from March 14. This means the feature should come to non-Pixel devices in the next few weeks, at least, in the form of beta.

5. Google ends support for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

The Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL received their final software update last week. The system update merely brings February 2022 security patches.

The Pixel 3 series debuted in October 2018 with Android 9.0 Pie. Throughout their lifetime, the handsets received 3 Android updates (up to Android 12).

The Pixel 3 XL has made a name for itself in history for its ‘bathtub notch’.

6. OnePlus plans to discuss OxygenOS 13 with users

OnePlus and OPPO are expected to introduce a unified operating system based on Android 13 later this year. Ahead of that, the former has scheduled an Open Ears Forum (OEF) to discuss the said software with its userbase.

As of now, OnePlus is still calling it OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. Perhaps, the name change may happen once the software reaches the release phase.

That said, the event is planned for February 28 and the registrations for it are open until February 18.

7. Bunch of upcoming Motorola phones leak in renders

Popular leaker Evan Blass shared press renders of five forthcoming Motorola smartphones on February 9. As he does with Motorola leaks, he merely described the codenames of these phones instead of their actual marketing names.

These handsets called Hawaii+, Dubai, Rogue, Rhode, and Austin belong to multiple price segments. For instance, one of them has an under-display camera, while another features a thick chin.

We expect to learn more about these devices in the coming days.

8. Infinix debuts its first 5G smartphone – ZERO 5G

Infinix ZERO 5G made its global debut in Nigeria as the brand’s first 5G smartphone. It is a mid-range offering with some interesting set of features.

The 6.78-inch 120Hz display (LCD) touting handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 900 SoC coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike most phones in the segment, it sports a 13MP 2x telephoto camera.

In addition to a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack, the device is backed by a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

9. Realme grew stronger globally in Q4 2021

A Canalys report revealed that Realme entered the top 5 in 30 markets globally. For the first time, the brand made it to the list in key markets like Germany, Peru, Colombia, and Western Europe.

In India alone, the company grew 48% YoY. As a result, its market share rose to 17% in the region. In Western Europe and Europe, it registered growths of a whopping 1365% and 450% respectively.

10. Hope for new BlackBerry smartphones dies

In January, OnwardMobility reassured that a 5G BlackBerry smartphone with a keyboard is on its way later this year after being delayed. Within a few weeks, a report from last week revealed that this project is dead.

It is said that OnwardMobility has lost its license to use the ‘BlackBerry’ name. The once-popular smartphone maker is reportedly distancing itself from its glorious days after selling its mobile patent portfolio in early February.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 official images, specs revealed: Features Dimensity 900 SoC

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Feb 14, 2022

OnePlus is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range smartphone offering dubbed the OnePlus Nord CE 2. The handset is set to debut on February 17 in India. Now, before its launch, OnePlus Head of Product Oliver Zhang has confirmed some of the smartphone’s features in an interview with TechRadar. Zhang has also revealed the official images of the Nord CE 2.

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An image of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 draped in ‘Bahamas Blue’ color was leaked a few days back. And these official pictures confirm its legitimacy. Coming to the design of the smartphone, it looks quite similar to the Nord CE except for its camera bump design. It’s apparent that the camera bump borrows from the design of the OPPO Find X3 Pro.

On the topic of the new color, Zhang informed that other than the Bahamas Blue, the smartphone will be made available in another color called Gray Mirror.

Oliver Zhang also confirmed that the Nord CE 2 will come with a 4,500mAh battery supporting up to 65W fast-charging using SuperVOOC branded technology used by OPPO products. He also stated that the device will feature a microSD card slot that can expand the memory by up to 1TB using a TF card.

OnePlus India has also confirmed that the Nord CE 2 will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC.

Other than that, the upcoming mid-ranger is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display. The memory and storage variants have not been confirmed yet, but rumors state that the device will come with at least 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography, the smartphone will house a triple camera system comprising of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (119° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will come with a 16MP selfie shooter in a punch-hole cutout on the top left corner of the screen.

OnePlus India has confirmed that the device will launch on February 17th in the Indian market, so stay tuned for any more notable developments.

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Vivo T1 5G goes on sale in India starting at Rs 15,990(~$213)

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 14, 2022

Last week, the Chinese phone maker Vivo launched the Vivo T1 5G in India. The smartphone comes as an online exclusive offering with specs like a 120Hz display, a 50MP triple camera system, and a big battery.

Starting today, the Vivo T1 5G has gone on sale in India. This is the first time the phone is on sale in the country. It comes in three variants an 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 15,990(~$213), Rs. 16,990(~$227), and Rs. 19,990(~$267), respectively.

It comes in two color variants, namely Starlight Black and Rainbow Fantasy. The device is available to purchase from Flipkart.com and Vivo’s official website.

Vivo T1 5G Specifications

The Vivo T1 5G has a 6.58-inch water-drop notch display with an FHD+ resolution. It is an IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It sports a 16MP selfie snapper and has an AI triple camera system. The setup goes by a 50MP main sensor and two 2MP lenses.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has up to 12GB RAM expansion feature and also supports a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 1TB.

One of the highlights of the phone is the Turbo Liquid Cooling technology. The device has five layers of cooling mechanism that make sure the phone doesn’t heat up. This technology also reduces the temperature of the device by up to 10-degree Celsius. Lastly, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Redmi K50 series rumor Roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 14, 2022

Redmi has scheduled to launch the Redmi K50 series on February 16(6 PM CST/3:30 PM IST) in China. Before it debuts, the phones in the series were spotted on several certification sites. The phones were also seen in teasers giving us some major details.

Today, we’re rounding up all the details learned so far about the Redmi K50 series.

Redmi K50 Series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

This time around, Redmi will be launching over four models in the series — Redmi K50(22021211RC), Redmi K50 Pro(22041211AC), Redmi K50 Pro+(22011211C), and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition(21121210C). The Gaming Edition will also have a Mercedes branded model called the Redmi K50 Gaming Mercedes AMG Petronas Edition.

Rumors suggest that not all may arrive at the February 16 event, the show stopper for the aforementioned date will be the K50 Gaming Edition. The other K50 phone launches are contingent.

Display and Design

The Redmi K50 series will bring a new design to the table. Leaks reveal that the show stopper, K50 Gaming Edition will have a different back design sporting all the camera sensors vertically, one after another. On the other hand, the other K50 models will have a triangular rear camera island, with the primary sensor on the top and two other lenses placed horizontally below the main lens.

The K50 Gaming Edition is expected to come with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The other K50 models will also have an OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate, however, the display sizes are unknown, at the moment.

Cameras

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will have a triple rear camera system with a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary lens, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP tertiary lens. Upfront, it will have a 20MP selfie snapper.

The K50 and K50 Pro will again have a triple camera system at the rear. But the primary lens on the K50 Pro will be a 108MP shooter. It could be the Sony IMX766 sensor. We can also expect the Pro+ model to have the same primary sensor.

Hardware and Software

The Gaming Edition will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The K50 Pro+ will have the Dimensity 9000 chipset, while the K50 Pro is expected to come powered by the Dimensity 8000 SoC. Lastly, the vanilla K50 will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

As for the battery, the K50 Gaming will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The battery capacities for the other k50 models are unknown but we do know the fast charging details.

Just like the Gaming edition, the K50 Pro+ will also have a 120W fast charging technology. On the other hand, the K50 and K50 Pro will support 67W fast charging Support.

This time around, the entire K50 lineup appears to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The K50 Gaming Edition will get pop-up mechanical trigger buttons and JBL powered dual speakers. The series will run on Android 12 OS and have MIUI 13 on top of it.

Pricing, Color variants, and Availability

These are the rumored prices of the phones in the K50 series.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition – CNY 3,499(~$553)

Redmi K50 Pro+ – CNY 3,299(~$512)

Redmi K50 Pro – CNY 2,699(~$426)

Redmi K50 – CNY 1,999(~$315)

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As for the colors, the Gaming Edition is expected to arrive in Cyan and Grey color options. The K50 Pro recently appeared in a case leak that showcased two solid colors of the case. We aren’t sure about the phone’s actual colors, as of yet.

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Vivo planning to release NEX branded flip/fold devices in the future, reveals trademark

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 14, 2022

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has been putting out innovative flagship tier devices in its NEX lineup, like the Vivo Nex 3 and the rumored NEX 5. However, it looks like the NEX lineup is about to take the innovation factor to the next level in the future based on recently revealed trademark filings.

Noted tipster Mukul Sharma Revealed on Twitter that Vivo has acquired multiple trademarks for their NEX lineup including — NEX Flex, NEX Flip, NEX Pocket, NEX Ultimate, NEX Ultra, NEX Max, and NEX Pro+.

vivo has big plans for its NEX lineup of smartphones.
Some of the names the brand has trademarked already:
NEX Flex
NEX Flip
NEX Pocket
NEX Ultimate
NEX Ultra
NEX Max
NEX Pro+#vivo #vivoNEX

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) February 14, 2022

Trademarks like the NEX Ultimate, NEX Ultra, NEX Max, and NEX Pro+ are likely secured to be offered as monikers for the higher their versions of the NEX smartphones, however, the most eye-catching trademarks in the list are the NEX Flip, the NEX Flex and the NEX Pocket.

The NEX Flex might be the name for the upcoming NEX Fold which is rumored to be in development and is said to debut later this year. While the NEX Flip and the NEX Pocket can be the name of a flip smartphone that the brand might be working on behind closed doors.

Back in July 2021, Vivo applied for some similar trademarks including the “NEX Fold”, “Nex Slide”, and “NEX Roll.” Combined with the latest listing, we are sure to see some crazy innovative designs from the Chinese manufacturer if they decide to release the corresponding smartphones in the current market. But for now, the most certain upcoming device in the NEX lineup appears to be the Vivo Nex 5.

Vivo NEX 5 specifications (rumored)

The Vivo NEX 5 is likely to feature a curved-edge Samsung E5 AMOLED LPTO 2.0 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is likely to come with an IP68 rated chassis.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will be present under the hood of the NEX 5. The flagship phone may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The device may pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The NEX 5 may feature a 32-megapixel Samsung GD2 front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 8-bit lens with f/1.3 aperture and OIS support, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultrawide lens with an f/2.0 aperture and OIS support, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 portrait lens with an f/2.93 aperture and OIS support, and an 8-megapixel OmniVision OVD8A10 telephoto lens with OIS support. The latter may offer 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 60x digital zoom.

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Sony’s flagship SRS-RA5000 Bluetooth speaker looks like a 3-head shaver

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2022

Sony has launched two new speakers in China including the flagship SRS-RA5000 high-resolution Bluetooth speaker which adopts a unique design. One unique thing about the Sony SRS-RA5000’s design is that it looks like a 3-blade electric shaver. The speaker is priced at 4499 yuan (~$707).

Sony describes the SRS-RA5000 to have gotten its design inspiration from the design of the home theater system in terms of the arrangement of the speakers. The wireless speaker crams a total of 7 speakers inside. Apart from having multiple speakers, the speakers are arranged in such a way as to provide a 6.1-channel surround sound effect.

Further, it is equipped with an advanced version of S-Master HX digital amplifier technology, which supports higher sampling rate music as well as a DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine to boost non-Hi-Res sound source to a level close to Hi-Res.

In addition, the SRS-RA5000 also uses high-performance neodymium magnets and mica fiber diaphragm materials, resulting in lower sound distortion.

The speaker adopts a gold and black color mix and supports a 3.5mm wired connection, Bluetooth connection, and QPlay for music playback in Wi-Fi mode. At the same time, the SRS-RA5000 also supports NFC quick connection.

The company also unveiled the less powerful but equally high-quality SRS-RA3000 Bluetooth speaker that is expected to retail for 2,499 yuan (~$393).

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Blackview A95 smartphone is launching with early bird offers and discounts

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Feb 14, 2022

Blackview A95 the brand new A-series flagship smartphone from Blackview will officially debut on February 21, 2022. The smartphone comes with various discounts and early bird offers only on AliExpress. Under the various offers, you can get the smartphone for as low as $139.99. The deal starts on 21 February and ends on 23 February, PST.

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Blackview A95 comes with technological upgrades on design aesthetics, battery performance, low-light photography, and camera software algorithms thereby providing a whole new user experience. The smartphone features a 6.5inch display with 720*1600p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on the MTK Helio P70 chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Designed to strike the perfect weight-to-thickness balance, the smartphone is 8.55mm thin and weighs just 195g. Using the latest finishing processes and technologies like the ICM process, vacuum electroplated process, 8-layer vacuum nano-optical coating, and 3D laser technology, Blackview A95 comes with a glittering and translucent back panel and a flattened frame. And to accentuate the beauty of the back panel, Blackview is releasing A95 in three gorgeous colors viz: Summer Ocean Blue, Aurora Night Black, and Fantasy Galaxy Rainbow

Blackview A95 features a 20MP Sony® IMX376 sensor that gives you great shots even in low and dim lighting and thanks to its 4-in-1 pixel binning technology and re-mosaic algorithms, the images are super bright at night as well as ultra-clear by day. Combining the camera software algorithms, including the Super Night Mode 2.0, HDR 2.0, Portrait Mode, and PortraitColor Mode you get pro-level images and videos. For your selfies, you have an 8MP sensor in the front.

Blackview A95 runs on the Android 11 based Doke OS 2.1 and is fueled by a 4380mAh battery, that gives you up to 7 hours of HD movie streaming and 25 hours of music playback. The smartphone also supports 18W fast charging that can charge your phone from 0 to 60% in approximately 41 minutes.

Blackview A95 smartphone will be available with some early bird offers and discounts from February 21st to 23rd PT. Under the various offers, you can get the smartphone for as low as $139.99 with a $10 coupon. It also provides specific promo codes, and maybe people close the deal even lower than $139.99. For more information on the discount coupons and offers click here.

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Xiaomi Watch S1 listed on Amazon.de for €195 ahead of Europe launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2022

During the Xiaomi 12 series launch in December last year, Xiaomi also unveiled the Watch S1, a smartwatch with a stylish design. The company may soon release the smartwatch for the global market as the watch has now been listed on Amazon Germany.

The smartwatch was initially listed for €195.08 but the price has been removed from the product page. However, we can guess that the watch will retail for under €200 in Europe. For reference, the watch carries a price tag of RMB 1,099 (~$173) in China.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 features an elegant and stylish design that still retains the minimalist design philosophy of the company. The watch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 326PPI surrounded by a refined stainless steel frame. The display is covered by a layer of sapphire glass. Users also get the option of choosing from a comfortable leather wristband and a fluorine rubber strap.

The AMOLED display provides a crystal-clear viewing of the screen even under sunlight. This will make it easy for users to check messages, incoming calls, notifications, calls, and use apps while on the go. The provides comprehensive health insights while supporting up to 117 fitness modes and 5ATM water resistance.

In terms of the features, the Watch S1 brings up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. It also comes with NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, and dual-frequency GNSS positioning.

The timepiece crams a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G roundup: Specs, price, availability – what to expect

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 14, 2022

The POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in multiple markets back in November 2021, and it is finally coming to India tomorrow (February 15). As the device is already available in other markets, we know quite a lot about its specs and what to expect from the upcoming launch.

Design & Display

The POCO M4 Pro has most of its features in common with the Redmi Note 11 which is known as the Redmi Note 11T in India. The device offers a similar design although with some minor tweaks. The back panel houses a rectangular-shaped camera module in the top left corner, however, the camera module has been extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.

The device will likely measure 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm and weigh around 195 grams. The M4 Pro 5G is said to sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Cameras

For photography, the M4 Pro 5G will likely come with a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 sensor coupled with an f/1.8 lens and with PDAF support. The second camera on the rear is said to be an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera housing a Sony IMX355 sensor behind the f/2.2 lens offering a 119-degree field of view.

For selfies, a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1 sensor will be provided with an f/2.5 aperture lens.

Performance

Improving upon its predecessor, The M4 Pro 5G will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core SoC under the hood. The chipset offers the Mali-G57 GPU and is built on the relatively new 6nm process. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is tipped to be offered in three RAM variants in India — 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It will have either 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage options.

The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Like the global variant, the smartphone is expected to boot the MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will also offer a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

So far, there has been no word about the pricing of the POCO M4 Pro 5G, however, the handset is expected to be priced close to the Redmi Note 11T 5G which starts at around Rs. 17,000 for the 6GB + 64 GB model. The phone will be offered in colors like Power Black, Poco Yellow, and Cool Blue. The launch event is scheduled for 12 PM IST on February 15th, 2020, so stay tuned as we will be covering the release of the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

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Vivo V23e to launch in India on February 21: Tipster

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

Just last month, Vivo had launched the V23 and V23 Pro in India. However, rumors has surfaced regarding a third model in the new series. Now, a new leak has revealed the launch date for this third model, which is the V23e.

The news arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) on Twitter. In the tweet, he said that “I can now confirm that the vivo V23e, the third device in the vivo V23 lineup of smartphones, will launch in India on February 21.” Notably, this is in line with our previous report that had also hinted at a February 2022 launch. For those unaware, the V23e had first debuted in Thailand as a budget 5G handset back in November 2021.

Talking about the smartphone, the V23e sports a 6.44 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, it houses a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM. For storage, it packs 128GB of internal storage along with memory expansion support up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. On the front, the smartphone also features an in display fingerprint scanner as well as a 44 megapixel selfie camera on a waterdrop notch.

Meanwhile, the rear features a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 megapixel primary sensor, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel camera. Other features include, Dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, USB Type-C port, and GPS. The device runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4,050mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging. Unfortunately, it is still unclear if the device will actually launch on 21st February 2022. But with the date being just a week away, we can expect an official announcement to surface soon.

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Nvidia may launch RTX 3050 GPU in a new desktop variant soon: Report

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

While the GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card is the latest entry level GPU from Nvidia, it might not be the lowest model in the RTX 3000 series as new report has hinted at the launch of a new cut down model.

According to an Igor’s Lab report, multiple sources have claimed that Team Green is working on a new cut down version of the GeForce RTX 3050 for desktops. This won’t be a surprise considering the company does launch multiple variants of its own GPUs. So, the base RTX 3050 will likely exist alongside the upcoming cut down version that will likely be positioned below it. In other words, it will be more affordable as well.

Notably, the primary difference between the two versions is that the new variant will feature a GA107 chip. This chipset is the same as the one found in the mobile version of the RTX 3050 GPU for laptops. Furthermore, the new RTX 3050 graphics card will draw around 115W of power, which is 15W lower than the current base model. Apart from these differences, it would likely feature mostly similar specs. However, there might be one major difference, which is VRAM.

Previous reports had hinted at RTX 3050 launching in 4GB and 8GB models. The former is available on laptops, while the latter is available in the current desktop RTX 3050. So, this new cut down version from Nvidia might feature the lowered VRAM as well. Other rumored features include 2,304 CUDA cores, 72 Stream Multiprocessors, and a 128 bit memory bus. Keep in mind, that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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More OPPO Enco X2 renders leaked ahead of launch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

The OPPO Enco X2 is all set to be launched quite soon now, and is actually OPPO’s flagship audio wearable, succeeding the Enco X from 2020. While the earbuds’ complete design had already been exposed thanks to a leak from last month, some newer renders now provide a more detailed look.

Prominent leakster Evan Blass tweeted a high-quality image showing off the OPPO Enco X2 in black and white color options. The overall design isn’t all that different from the original Enco X earbuds but improvements in other departments are expected.

The earbuds sport an in-ear design, with rubberized ear tips, and the case retains the same cobblestone-inspired shape that looks very pocketable.

The above leak is joined by another from Digital Chat Station on Weibo that also talks about some of the features to expect. The post shows the app interface users would see upon connecting the earbuds to an OPPO device too.

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The tipster hints that vocals have been enhanced this year on the transparent mode and that the new Dynaudio tuning and noise reduction are “good.” Also revealed was that the Enco X2 earbuds support Hi-Res audio mode and have obtained LHDC certification.

As for the release date, it has been quite some time since the previous-gen Enco X earbuds made their debut back in October 2020, so the Enco X2 may be launched anytime now. A February launch date in China is most expected and a global release should follow afterward.

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TCL 30 SE launched with HD display, 50MP triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2022

TCL has launched yet another mid-range phone called the TCL 30 SE. The front side of the device features a waterdrop notch display and a 50-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the TCL 30 SE.

TCL 30 SE specifications and features

The TCL 30 SE has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear camera setup comprises a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The TCL 30 SE is powered by the Helio G25 chipset with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. The device comes in 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. The device boots to Android 12 OS and TCL UI.

The smartphone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging. It is equipped with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

TCL 30 SE pricing and availability

The TCL 30 SE carries a starting price of around ~$213. It can be purchased in colors like Space Gray and Atlantic Blue. It will be available for purchase through global market e-commerce sites like AliExpress. It can be said based on recent reports that the company could be planning to launch other TCL 30 series of smartphones soon such as TCL 30, TCL 30+, and TCL 30E.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones spotted on FCC, may sport new design, larger battery, & fast charging

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

Sony is gearing up to launch the next generation of its premium headphones. The company’s WH-1000XM5 has just been spotted on FCC certification database, which has revealed some interesting information about it.

For those unaware, the Sony WH-1000XM5 will be the successor to the WH-1000XM4, which was quite popular in the high end headphones market. And now, it seems like the Japanese tech giant is seeking to launch its successor soon. Notably, we had recently also reported on the brand working on a new premium Linkbuds WF-L900 earbuds as well. So it seems like the company is planning on releasing both in ear and over the ear design audio products soon.

Looking at the FCC certification (Via NotebookCheck), the listing reveals that the headphones in question carry the model number YY2954. Unfortunately, the certification does not reveal finer details regarding the upcoming flagship headphones, although, they do offer some interesting details. It appears that the headphones could be receiving a redesign, since Sony has also printed the FCC IC, model number, and IC number within the headband of the WH-1000XM5, which wasn’t the case with the WH-1000XM4 model.

The FCC database also revealed that the YY2954 also has a 3.8 V rated battery pack, up from the 3.7 V on the WH-1000XM4. It will even feature support for 5 V / 9 V charging, which hints at the headphones supporting fast charging as well. Apart from this, The Walkman Blog found that an import listing for the YY2954, which is being shipped into Hong Kong and India. Reportedly, the company has created prototypes that are available in black and silver. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Lenovo Legion Y90 reaches 1.11 million points on Master Lu benchmarking app

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

The Lenovo Y90 gaming phone, which will likely be selling as part of the Lenovo Legion 3 series globally, has made an appearance on Master Lu Chinese benchmarking app with some pretty impressive scores.

The phone carrying the name “Lenovo L71061” is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and has achieved a running score of 1.11 million. The fluency running score is equally nifty, standing at 202.84 points.

The top-of-the-line chip from Snapdragon is supported by an insane 18GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

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Not long ago, prominent leakster Evan Blass had posted a number of images of the device, revealing all of its color variants. Its rear has a pretty cool and unique design with a huge center-aligned module that appears to be built for the cameras, but also packs some elaborate RGB lights and even a twin cooling fan system.

The twin fan system is dubbed Frost Blade Cooling System and has a 300% higher cooling capacity than the previous generation.

Upfront, there will likely be a 6.9-inch Samsung E4 OLED screen with a resolution of 2460*1080, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The display is surrounded by bezels on top and the bottom, both of which house a front-firing, Dolby Atmos-certified, stereo speaker setup. There are no notches or punch-holes as the top bezel also holds the front camera.

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