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Realme GT2 series global launch date officially revealed

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Sean
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Earlier today (16th February 2022), the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ were officially unveiled in India. While the conference announced the new mid range smartphone, the company also revealed the official global launch date for its flagship Realme GT2 series as well.

Realme GT2

For those unaware, the GT2 series comprises of the base GT2 and the GT2 Pro model, which were first announced in China last month. However, these devices had yet to arrive in markets outside of the brand’s home country. But a known tipster shared a few images which revealed that the “world premiere” of the Realme GT2 series will take place on March 2022. While we first thought it was for the launch event, it appears that this timeline is likely for its official release since the company has confirmed that the flagship smartphones will be launching on 28th February 2022.

Talking about the Realme GT2, it sports a 6.62 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 65W fast charging and runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It features a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50 megapixel primary camera, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. For selfies, it houses a 16 megapixel front facing shooter.

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On the other hand, the GT2 Pro features a larger 6.78 inch AMOLED QHD+ that also offers 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it sports the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The battery capacity and fast charging rates are the same as the base variant. Although, the front now houses a larger 32 megapixel sensor, while the rear feature two 50 megapixel sensor for the primary and ultra wide angle cameras, and a 3 megapixel macro sensor. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the upcoming launch event.

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Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+ launched in India: specifications, features, and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ smartphones have been launched in India. The much-awaited 9 Pro models have arrived as the successor to last year’s Realme 8 Pro, which was the company’s first 108-megapixel camera phone.

The Realme 9 Pro series continues to offer a top-notch photography experience like its predecessor. The non-Pro model offers users a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. On the other side, the Realme 9 Pro+ is the first number series phone from the brand to arrive with a flagship-grade camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. In addition, the Realme 9 Pro series is packed with other stellar features such as up to 120Hz refresh rate LCD/AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6-series / Dimensity 9-series chip, and decent batteries with 65W fast charging.

Realme 9 Pro specifications and features

The Realme 9 Pro flaunts a 6.59-inch punch-hole display. The IPS LCD screen delivers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is lodged inside the display punch-hole.

Realme 9 Pro
Realme 9 Pro

The rear camera setup of the Realme 9 Pro has a 64-megapixel primary camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The power button available on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 695 that powers the likes of the Vivo T1 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro (global), and Moto G71 5G, is present under the hood of the Realme 9 Pro. The device comes with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has got a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device offers other features like 5 GB of virtual RAM and Realme UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS. Another attractive feature of the Realme 9 Pro is the Light Shift design. It is nothing but a color-changing rear shell, which changes from light blue to red when exposed to sunlight or UV light.

Realme 9 Pro+ specifications and features

The Realme 9 Pro+ is blessed with an AMOLED screen that measures 6.43 inches. The FHD+ panel delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a front camera of a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear-mounted camera island has an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Realme 9 Pro+
Realme 9 Pro+

The Dimensity 920, which fuels the likes of the Xiaomi 11i series, and the Vivo V23 5G, powers the Realme 9 Pro+. It ships with 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 60W rapid charging.

An interesting feature on the Realme 9 Pro+ is the hear-rate sensor, which can be accessed through the in-display fingerprint scanner. The device offers other features like vapour chamber cooling system, X-axis linear motor, 5 GB of virtual RAM, Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0, dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Light Shift Design.

Realme 9 Pro series pricing and availability

Here is the pricing and availability of the Realme 9 Pro series.

Realme 9 Pro

  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 17,999 (~$240)
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 20,999 (~$280)

Realme 9 Pro Plus

  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 24,999 (~$333)
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 26,999 (~$360)
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – Rs 29,999 (~$400)

The Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ comes in colours like Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue (comes with Light Shift feature), and Aurora Green. The Realme 9 Pro+ will be available for purchase starting from 12 pm on Feb. 21 through Flipkart and Realme India’s website. The non-Pro will go on sale starting from 12 pm on Feb. 23 through the same platforms. Both phones will be also available for purchase through offline stores.

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Microsoft finally brings Android app support on Windows 11 via Amazon AppStore

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Sean
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Microsoft has just rolled out a new update for Windows 11 earlier today (16th February 2022). The build 22000.526 brings various new features like a new weather taskbar widget, upgrades to Edge, and more. But one of the most highlighting aspect is undoubtedly the support for Android applications.

Microsoft windows 11

While the American tech giant had announced that Windows 11 OS will support Android prior to the official roll out, the latest Windows did not offer this feature on launch. But now, Windows 11 Android app support is finally possible thanks to a partnership with Amazon, which brings a limited number of Android apps to Windows through the Amazon AppStore. Unfortunately, this update is currently only available in the United States.

To check if you’re eligible for the update, you can head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Here, you can install the option update (KB5010414), which will also require a restart. After this, you also need to update the Microsoft Store as well. Opening up the store app and going into “Library”, you’ll have to press on “Get Updates” button in the upper right section.

Microsoft

Once you’re all set and up to date, you can finally get Android apps on Windows 11. However, the number of applications for the OS is still quite limited, around 1,000 apps as of right now. Although, we can expect this figure to grow over time. Meanwhile, Microsoft will also be working on fixing the various bugs and stability issues with this new feature, since it is still officially a “preview” build, rather than a full stable release.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Lite 5G start receiving MIUI 13 update in international markets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Back in early January, Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 13 stable update based on Android 12 for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite 5G in China. A little over a month later, the company has now begun to seed the update in international markets.

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Xiaomi Mi 11

The Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable update is finally live for the Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Lite 5G sold outside China. But unfortunately, the latest software from Xiaomi is only available for a single variant of these devices so far,

The update is currently limited to the ‘EEA’ variant of Mi 11 and ‘Global’ variant of Mi 11 Lite 5G. We expect other regional models to get it in the coming days.

  • Xiaomi Mi 11

    • Codename: Venus
    • Region: EEA
    • MIUI: MIUI 13
    • Android: Android 12
    • Build Number: V13.0.1.0.SKBEUXM

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

    • Codename: Renoir
    • Region: Global
    • MIUI: MIUI 13
    • Android: Android 12
    • Build Number: V13.0.2.0.SKIMIXM

Since the above-mentioned software builds have been released only now, they are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In simpler words, they are only available for a select few users as part of the batched rollout. But every user should get access to the update in the near future.

If you happen to have received the update on your unit, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below. This way users who haven’t got the update can get a basic idea of what they can expect.

 

 

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Developer manages to boot Windows 11 on Pixel 6 running Android 13 DP1

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Zohaib Ahmed
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A developer has managed to get Windows 11 to run on their phone running Android 13. The first Developer Preview of Android 13 was released last week and it apparently makes it easier to access the kernel-based virtual machine that’s built into Android.

The feat was pulled off by XDA developer kdrag0n who was able to run Windows 11 on their Pixel 6 as a virtual machine using the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) on the OS version.

kdrag0n says that Windows on the device is “really usable,” and despite the lack of GPU or 3D acceleration, they were still able to run Doom on the Windows VM.

Said Windows 11 build is obviously ARM-based and not the x86 one you get on a typical Windows PC. kdrag0n says that they’ll be providing more information about the process and how other users can replicate it.

Do keep in mind here though that root access will be required for the procedure.

As explained by XDA Developers, Android 13 allows much easier access to the built-in kernel-based virtual machine. kdrag0n took advantage of an exploit in the OS, allowing full Windows 11 virtualization to work at near-native speeds on the Pixel 6.

Getting new operating systems to run on unsupported machines is nothing new but does take plenty of patchwork. A developer earlier managed to similarly boot Windows 11 ARM on their Xiaomi Pad 5 with little compromise. Another was successful in booting the same on Microsoft’s Android Surface Duo tablet.

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OnePlus to launch several new products in 2022, New Nord phones, Band, Watch, & more

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Sean
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OnePlus is apparently planning on releasing a number of new products this year. The company will kick off its launching spree with the Nord CE 2 5G, which is being announced in India tomorrow (17th February 2022).

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Bahamas Blue
Nord CE 2 5G

According to a MySmartPrice report, known tipster Mukul Sharma revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker has a busy year ahead. The Nord CE 2 5G will launch alongside the new OnePlus TV Y1S, but, it does not end there. Sharma added that the brand will be releasing a number of new Nord series smartphones in India as well. Furthermore, it is expected to launch at least one new product in India every month this year.

Among some of its upcoming launches, the company will even expand its wearable lineup as well. In 2022, it is expected to release a new smart band and a new smartwatch. While it is currently unknown how many new Nord smartphones will be launched this year, OnePlus is already rumored to release the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G as well, which will be positioned below the new Nord CE 2 5G. This model is expected to sport a 6.59 inch FHD+ display that supports 90Hz refresh rate. It will also run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 as well, as per previous reports.

OnePlus Nord CE 2

Apart from the Nord series, the company also plans on expanding its product range in India, with the launch of its new smart accessories. This would include at least one new smart band and smartwatch. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO to showcase multiple industry-leading mobile technologies at MWC 2022

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Zohaib Ahmed
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OPPO yesterday announced its participation at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 in Barcelona from February 28 to March 3 with the theme of “Shape the Future.” The company will showcase its latest connectivity products, mobile technologies, and achievements in augmented reality and 5G.

Five major exhibition areas will be set up at its booth titled “Brand”, “Flagship”, “Smartphone Technology”, “5G”, and “AR Ecosystem” during the exhibition. The company also says that these will contain several industry-leading mobile phone technologies that will “set new industry records.”

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Additionally, OPPO will once again create a virtual playground where users who cannot be present in person will still be able to experience the latest tech from the company. OPPO’s INNO DAY held in December 2021 had a similar setup and people could join the event remotely using customized avatars.

Last but not least, OPPO at MWC 2022 will also be sharing its efforts in environmental protection as a corporate citizen and will delve into finer details concerning its strategy for environmental sustainability. The company in 2021 already managed to reduce 95% of plastic usage for its mobile phone packaging material.

In 2021, OPPO recorded a YoY growth of 22% and held the fourth position in the global smartphone market. More on that here.

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Realme C25 gets Android 12 via Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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.

Realme C25 Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Android 12

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.

 

 

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Realme Buds N100 tipped to launch in India next month

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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.

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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.

 

 

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Sony LinkBuds TWS earbuds with unique open ring design launched for $178

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Jeet
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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.

Sony LinkBuds

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.

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Xiaomi 12 series to cost between €600 and €1,200 in Europe: Leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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.

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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.

 

 

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Google launches Chrome OS Flex to turn older PCs and Macs into Chromebooks

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Jeet
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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.

Google Chrome OS Flex

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.

Google Chrome OS Flex

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.

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G NBTC certified, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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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.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G NBTC

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.

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Carl Pei teases the upcoming Nothing smartphone through cryptic tweets

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Jeet
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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.

Carl Pei Nothing Smartphone Teaser

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.

There have been reports about the Nothing smartphone and Power (1) power bank being in the works, which was reported to get launched in early 2022, fitting the timeline.

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.

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Realme GT2, GT2 Pro global launch confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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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.

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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.

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Vivo V23e 5G price in India leaked before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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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
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).

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Realme C31 variants, color options tipped for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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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
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.

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Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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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 6.51 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G88, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, Realme UI Android 11, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA 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.

 

Battery

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G

PRO

  • Reverse charging
  • More compact
  • Stereo speakers
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Realme 9i

PRO

  • Wider availability (for now)
  • Great design
  • Faster charging
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Bigger

Vivo Y23

PRO

  • Interesting front camera
  • Reverse charging
  • Good price

CONS

  • Lower resolution
  • Inferior cameras

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