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India bans over 50 Chinese apps, including Garena Free Fire: Report

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Sean
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India has apparently banned another 50 applications. The government has blacklisted more than 50 smartphone apps, which are most likely from China, and mark the latest wave of app bans in the country.

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For those unaware, the Indian government had banned around 60 apps back in 2020 and another 60 a few months after. Now, it is rumored that the government has banned another 50 applications, which includes certain apps that had resurfaced as clones of previously banned ones. One of the notable bans may include the popular battle royale title, Garena Free Fire. Although, there is still no official list that reveal the names of all the applications that have been banned from the country.

According to ET Now on Twitter, sources have claimed that the new app ban wave is primarily to remove resurfaced applications that were clones. Furthermore, Garena Free Fire being pulled from Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India is likely due to Tencent having a major stake in the game’s parent company. However, there are currently no official news regarding why the game was removed from these app stores. So it is unknown if it was due to the government’s ban or some other reason.

A separate report has suggested that the list of banned apps include, “Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock, Dual Space Lite,” all of which were removed due to supposed threat to India’s national security.

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Google dLight is a smart lamp that you can probably never buy

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Zohaib Ahmed
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Google has seemingly got a hand in seemingly every tech product in existence lately whether it’s phones, laptops, or even smart home goods like speakers and thermostats. It would hence not come as a surprise that the California-based company has also engineered a smart lamp.

Cleverly named “dLight,” as in “delight” or “the light,” the lamp is colored pure white and has a circular base with a pill-shaped component from which light is outputted. The pill can be turned around per requirement, allowing the illumination to be pointed straight at you or downwards (via 9to5Google).

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Google designer Ben Gold, who revealed the product to the world, also says that dLight isn’t confidential or anything, but will “likely never be for sale outside of the company.”

Still, we are positive that the lamp would sell like hotcakes if Google ever makes it available to all. It carries those typical minimalistic ‘Google’ aesthetics that go well with the company’s other smart home products. Support for Assistant is obviously present and the lamp also appears in the Google Home app like any other light bulb.

The single shared image doesn’t show any power cable but the dLight does come with a USB-C port and even gets OTA updates.

The lamp’s FCC documents also show that it features 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and that it’s manufactured by HCC Teletron (HK) Technology Co., which looks to be a Foxconn subsidiary. Lamp input stands at 24V and the thing is rated 14W. The base also has a QR code slapped on it, possibly for easier setup.

Again, the Google dLight smart lamp has been created for internal purposes alone and will likely never be sold outside of the company’s internal stores. Ben says that it’s part of a greater effort to improve WFH situations and improve video conferencing.

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Global variant of POCO X4 5G appears on Geekbench

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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POCO is expected to launch the POCO X4 5G very soon. The device is in the news for the last few days as it has been appearing on certifications and benchmark websites. Today, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench yet again with a different model number.

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POCO X3 NFC

Earlier this month, the Indian variant of the POCO X4 5G with model number 2201116PI was benchmarked on Geekbench. Now, the Global version of the phone with model number 2201116PG has also made its appearance on the website of a popular benchmarking application.

According to these two listings, the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. There could be other memory variants as well. As for software, it will boot Android 11.

The aforementioned model numbers are nearly identical to that of the model numbers of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Further, Geekbench mentions the motherboard of these devices as ‘veux’, which is actually the codename of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

This means the upcoming POCO X4 5G will most likely be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It may have a few changes in the design and we cannot rule out the possibility of some changes in the specs.

Neither POCO Global nor POCO India has scheduled a launch event for POCO X4 5G. The current latest handset from the brand is the POCO M4 Pro 5G. This one is heading to India tomorrow three months post its initial debut.

 

 

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition invitation box arrives with Mercedes-AMG F1 Car

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Sean
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Prior to the launch of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, the company has sent out a number of invitational boxes to various publications in China. And now, we have a look at all of what’s inside the special invitation box.

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For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had recently announced that it was partnering up with the Mercedes-AMG F1 racing team for the upcoming device. ITHome was one of the publications in China that has received this package and have shared images and details. The most highlighting aspect of the invitation box is a small Mercedes-AMG F1 racing car model. Looking at the model, we can see all the details of the F1 race car along with the AMG Petronas branding as well.

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Apart from this, the brand even shared three packaged heat sinks as well, which is another major feature of the K50 Gaming Edition. Since it is a gaming smartphone, it arrives with top notch specs to ensure that users receive a great gaming experience. However, powerful specs also mean higher temperatures. So, it isn’t surprising that the device also has capable cooling mechanisms as well. In a previous teaser, Redmi revealed that its device will also include industry’s largest dual VC heat dissipation system, with a size of 4861mm².

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Under the hood, the handset will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will sport  a 6.67 inch OLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate along with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is set to be unveiled on 16th February 2022, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event.

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Infinix ZERO 5G launched in India with Dimensity 900 SoC, 2x telephoto camera, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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As scheduled, the Infinix ZERO 5G has been launched in India today. The device is the brand’s first-ever 5G smartphone. It made its global debut in Nigeria last week. Let’s take a look at what the phone has to offer.

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Infinix ZERO 5G Specifications and Features

The design of Infinix ZERO 5G is inspired by the OPPO Find X3 series. The handset measures 168.73 x 76.53 x 8.7mm in dimensions and weighs 199g. It arrives in three colors, namely Cosmic Black, Horizon Blue, and Skylight Orange.

The smartphone is built around a 6.78-inch IPS LTPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The centered punch-hole display supports up to 240Hz touch sampling rate and 500 nits brightness.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. If required, both the RAM and storage can be expanded via a virtual RAM feature (up to 5GB) and a dedicated MicroSD card slot respectively.

Further, the device has a triple camera setup on the rear. The system comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 13MP telephoto unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Infinix Zero 5G

Connevitiy options of the phone include dual-SIM, 5G ( 13 5G bands), WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GNSS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It has all the sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Finally, the headset runs Android 11-based XOS 10 and gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 33W fast charging.

Infinix ZERO 5G Price and Availability in India

The Infinix ZERO 5G is priced at 19,990 in India. In other words, it costs around the same as TECNO POVA 5G and offers a telephoto camera, faster charging, a better touch sampling rate, and more 5G bands.

The handset will be sold by Flipkart. Its first sale is scheduled to take at 12 PM on February 18.

 

 

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Nubia Z40 Pro to be first Android phone with magnetic wireless charging tech

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Nubia Z40 series of flagship phones are expected to launch soon in China. The lineup may include Z40 and Z40 Pro. While the details of the vanilla model are not known yet, the Pro variant is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. Today, the company confirmed that the Z40 Pro will be equipped with magnetic wireless charging technology.

Apple has been offering MagSafe magnetic wireless charging tech since the release of the iPhone 12 series in 2020. Last year, Realme became the first Android brand to introduce magnetic wireless tech by announcing the Realme Flash concept phone. However, the company is yet to make it available to the general public.

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Hence, it appears that the Nubia Z40 Pro will debut as the world’s first Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging support. While Realme Flash offered 50W wireless charging, there is no word on the charging capabilities of the Z40 Pro’s magnetic wireless charging tech.

Recent reports have revealed that the Nubia Z40 Pro will be the first smartphone to house the Sony IMX787 camera sensor. It is expected to deliver a 35mm focal length and an f/1.6 aperture. The handset was recently spotted at the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform with a single-core score of 1228 and a multi-core score of 3379.

The Geekbench listing of the Nubia Z40 Pro revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered device will be accompanied by 16 GB of RAM, and it will run on Android 12 OS. In addition, the device will be equipped with an aerospace-grade heat dissipation unit. Nubia is expected to soon confirm the launch date of the Z40 series.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series in India gets Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered models

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Jeet
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Samsung recently launched the next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones which include Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The devices come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Samsung Exynos 2200, depending on the region.

In India, the Galaxy S-series phones come powered by the Samsung Exynos series chipsets but that isn’t the case this time. It has been confirmed that the Galaxy S22 lineup in the Indian market is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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This was an expected move and there were a few reports in the past weeks indicating that the South Korean could start offering Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered devices in the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

The development is quite interesting, especially for a market like India where customers have been demanding Samsung bring its Qualcomm-powered premium phones to the market and the company has finally delivered.

It remains to be seen how these devices perform in the market in terms of sales. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which was launched in India last year, is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon series chipset instead of the Exynos 990.

The has started taking pre-reservations for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones in India with ₹1,999 as a refundable deposit. It is also giving away a Galaxy SmartTag for free to those who pre-reserve these devices.

While Samsung has not yet confirmed this, it seems that the pre-booking for the device will be from 21st February and the sale will commence from 11th March. But do note that the South Korean giant has not yet officially confirmed these dates. Samsung is yet to reveal the memory variants and pricing details of the Galaxy S22 series in India.

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Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+, 9i pricing for Europe leaked before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Realme 9 Pro series will be announced in Europe and India on Feb. 16. While the Realme 9i has debuted in other markets like Vietnam and India in recent weeks, it will be made official with Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ in Europe on Tuesday. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has tweeted the variants, color options, and pricing of the Realme 9i, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro+ smartphones.

Realme 9i
Realme 9i

Ambhore revealed that the Realme 9i will be coming to Europe in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants will be priced at €219 (~$248) and €239 (~$271), respectively. Both models will be priced €10 more in Italy. The device will come in Prism Black and Prism Blue.

Realme 9 Pro
Realme 9 Pro

The Realme 9 Pro will come in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in Europe. They are priced at €319 (~$362) and €349 (~$396), respectively. The base model will cost €10 more and while the higher model will carry the same pricing in Italy. The Realme 9 Pro will be available in three colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

Realme 9 Pro+
Realme 9 Pro+

In Europe, the Realme 9 Pro+ will carry pricing of €379 (~$429) for an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version. Some European markets will get 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the 9 Pro+. In Italy, it will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models will be priced at €399 (~$452) and €439 (~$498), respectively, in Italy. It comes in the same colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

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Infinix Zero 5G price in India leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Infinix Zero 5G was announced recently in Nigeria. Today, it is scheduled to go official in India. A fresh report by Onsitego that cites tipster Yogesh Brar as the source has leaked the pricing of the Zero 5G for the Indian market.

According to the report, the Infinix Zero 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage will have an MRP (maximum retail price) of Rs 24,990 (~$330). However, it will be available for purchase with a pricing of Rs 18,990 (~$251).

Infinix Zero 5G
Infinix Zero 5G

As it is known, the device will be available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart. At present, there is no word on the sale date of the device. In global markets, it comes in three colors such as Cosmic Black, Horizon Blue, and Skylight Orange.

Infinix Zero 5G specifications and features

The Infinix Zero 5G has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Android 11 OS with XOS 10 UI on top.

The Dimensity 900 chipset that powers the device is assisted by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The device has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, and a quad-LED flash.

The handset offers users 3 GB of extended RAM. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Redmi announces partnership with Mercedes-AMG F1 team for K50 series smartphone

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Jeet
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Xiaomi-backed brand Redmi has today officially announced a partnership with the Mercedes-AMG F1 team. The company says that Mercedes will serve as the exclusive mobile phone partner to explore extreme performance.

The announcement also hints that there will be a Redmi K50 Mercedes F1 smartphone getting launched which is likely to be a limited edition model. Currently, not much is known about this upcoming device.

Redmi Mercedes Partnership for K50 Series Smartphones

The company is also gearing up to launch the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone in the Chinese market and it’s highly likely that the Mercedes F1 Limited Edition device could be a variant of the Gaming Edition launching on 16th February.

Based on the leaks, the Mercedes Edition smartphone will come with the iconic color scheme of the Mercedes F1 cars, including a grey-colored back panel with black triangular elements around the mid-section of the back panel. Two sides of the triangles will be lined with cyan color and a glowing RGB strip integrated within the camera module.

Redmi K50 Gaming Mercedes-AMG Petronas Edition

The phone will also have two dark Grey racing stripes running vertically down the center of the back panel and a Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team branding at the top right corner along with the iconic Mercedes badge.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will come with a 6.67-inch OLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate along with Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. To keep the temperature in check, it features a VC cooling area of 4860mm². It is claimed to be the world’s first to be equipped with a CyberEngine ultra-wideband motor.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition

For photography, there will be a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, coupled with a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13B sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary lens. On the front side, there will be a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It is likely to be running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom user interface on top. The device will be powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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Nokia G21 powered by Unisoc T606 SoC and 4GB RAM officially launched

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Jeet
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HMD Global has today officially announced its latest smartphone — Nokia G21. As the name indicates, the device is a successor to the Nokia G20 that was launched last year. For this new smartphone, the company appears to have focused on three major aspects for improvements — Screen, Camera, and Battery.

It comes in two different color options — Nordic Blue and Dusk. The smartphone will soon be available for purchase in the European market for the price of €170.

Nokia G21

The Nokia G21 features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It also has support for adaptive refresh rate which drops to 60Hz in power saving mode.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset which is manufactured using a 12nm process. It packs two Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores along with the Mali G75-MP1 graphics processor.

The phone is packed with 4GB of RAM and comes in two options for internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. It also has a microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the storage capacity on the device.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary snapper, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has support for features like Super Resolution and Night Mode.

The device runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box but the company has confirmed that the phone will get the Android 12 operating system. Not just that, Nokia has also promised two major Android updates, which means that the device will also get the Android 13 update in the future.

It is powered by a 5,050mAh battery which the company is promising can offer up to three days of usage on a single charge and comes with support for 18W fast charging. However, the company is shipping a 10W charger in the box.

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WardWizard’s Wolf+ & Gen Next Nanu+ high-speed e-scooters launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba
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Indian electric scooter manufacturer WardWizard Innovations has launched two new scooters under its Joy e-bike brand. The products include the Joy e-Bike Wolf+ and Gen Next Nanu+ high-speed electric scooters. WardWizard Wolf+ electric scooter

These models are the brand’s first high-speed scooter, each having a top speed of 55km/h. The scooters also come with several features tailored towards guaranteeing rigers’ comfort. Considering that they are designed for Indian market, they are not only durabe but have a focus on localization. WardWizard Wolf+ electric scooter

The Wolf+ and Nanu+ use dual fork hydraulic suspension setup at the front while the rear suspension is a mono shock variant. They both have a ground clearance of 160mm and turning radius at 1.6m. The scooters also come with keyless Start/Stop functions as well as Bluetooth connectivity which allows for pairing the scooter with a smartphone.  They also come with a smart remote control which locks the scooter when being tampered with. New electric scooters from Joy e-bike. Regenerative braking system improves ride range by recharging whe n the brake lever is pulled. Battery is rated as 60V/35Ah and can be charged anywhere. the charging cycle will take 4 to 5 hours, and is touted to offer 100km range per charge.

The WardWizard Wolf+ electric scooter is price of Rs 110,185 (~$1,462). It comes in Matte Black, Stardust (Grey) and Deep Wine cloro options. On the other hand, the Gen Next Nanu+ is available in Midnight Black, and Matte White colours and is priced at Rs 106,991 (~$1,419).

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Toyota patents manual transmission design for electric vehicles

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Jed John Ikoba
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The idea of a manual transmission on an electric vehicle seems a far thought presently, as current EV models only come with automatic transmission. However, a recent patent filing by Japanese carmaker Toyota indicates that the company may be tinkering with the idea of a manual transmission for EVs.Toyota Manual Transmission

According to a recent report by Teslarati, Toyota has made a raft of patent applications for a manual transmission to be used with electric vehicles. It is understood that the proposed Toyota system uses a pseudo-clutch pedal and pseudo-gear shift that will enable electric vehicles to transit to manual transmission whenever the driver desires.

There are lots of current EV users who may still be connected to their manual transmission internal combustion cars. For one thing, the engaging nature of manual transmission has made some drivers become die-hard fans of the manual transmission. However, it will take some dose of innovation to accomplish the Toyota model in an EV. The patent application shows a motor controller that models the output based on a traditional internal combustion vehicle. The mechanism of the operation of this component is at the heart of the development of what could be termed pseudo-manual transmission in electric vehicles.Toyota EV patent

Although the optics of the manual transmission mechanism are not very detailed at this time, it is bound to draw some manual transmission enthusiasts to such EVs when they become a reality. We just have to keep our fingers crossed to see whether Toyota will be putting their money into research and development of the manual transmission model for EVs.

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Xiaomi to take on Apple in the global high-end phone market – Lei Jun

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has laid the clearest marker yet of the company’s intention to be the leader in the global market of high-end smartphones. Lei Jun, Xiaomi Corp’s founder, and CEO says that the company aims to fully benchmark against Apple in terms of its products and the overall user experience using these products. The focus will be on the high-end segment of the global smartphone market where Apple has a commanding market share in the aftermath of Huawei’s problems.Xiaomi store China

The tech giant’s CEO described the competition in the high-end segment of the smartphone market as a war of life and death, which the company must overcome in order to sustain its growth. Apple remains the leading light in the premium segment of the global smartphone market, and Xiaomi obviously has its job cut out for it. There is a rush by Chinese smartphone makers to feel the huge vacuum created due to the crumbling of the Huawei brand, and Xiaomi is taking a pole position in the competition among China’s leading tech firms. Lei said that the company’s strategic goal is to develop into the world’s largest smartphone vendor by 2025.

Xiaomi had indeed had an upward trajectory in the last couple of years in which the fortunes of Huawei were moving down south. It has created a leading position for itself in the Chinese market and globally as well. Lei says Xiaomi is committed to investing 100 billion yuan ($15.71 billion) in R&D over the next five years in pursuit of its strategic goals. Xiaomi will continue to contend with some heavy hitters at the high end of the smartphone market like Apple and Samsung. The recent global data shows that Xiaomi is doing a good job at the top, and it could overtake Apple or Samsung in a couple of years if it continues in its current trajectory.

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Oppo Watch 2 receives ColorOS Watch 3.0 update, major update with always-on watch face, digital car key support and more

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Leo Wong De Quan
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Oppo released its flagship smartwatch, the Oppo Watch 2, back in July 2021 in China. Initially launched with ColorOS 2.0, the smartwatch has just received a major software upgrade in China to the latest ColorOS Watch 3.0 operating system.

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The latest update brings many much sought out features by smartwatch users for Oppo Watch 2 owners in China. The list is quite long, so here are the details from the updates’ changelog.

 

UI Changes

[New] Option to keep the Watchface Always On, like a physical watch face.

[Updated] App icons have a newly redesigned look, similar to ColorOS 12 on phones.

 

System Additions

[New] Added support for instant applications, currently 70 apps in the list of instant apps and growing.

[New] Added Calendar app.

[New] Added Digital Car Keys Support for Li Auto Smart Vehicles.

[New] Added Health Assistant called Fairy, a fairy on your wrist to remind your workouts and work on self-discipline.

[New] Added Function to remind the user that the Oppo Watch 2 battery has been fully recharged via Battery Health App and notification.

[Updated] Bug Fixes and Improved Stability.

 

Sleep Tracking

[New] Sync: You can now sync your sleeping schedule between your Oppo Watch and Oppo smartphone.

[New] Sleep Mode 2.0: System will reduce brightness, provide bedtime reminders and sleeping tips for users to help them sleep healthier.

[Updated] Sleep Tracking Report: Minor redesign to make the interface cleaner, added heart rate section to monitor your heart rate pattern during sleep.

 

Fitness Tracking

[New] Added Support and health data for Junior High School Students.

[New] Added Tracking for Skiing in the snow.

The Oppo Watch 2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 with a 510mAh battery on the 42mm model. It has a 1.91 inches AMOLED squarish display, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage.

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If you fancy an Oppo Watch 2 42mm yourself, it is now available on GizTop for $219.

 

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Airstream’s latest camper is solar-powered & has a self-driving trailer dolly

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Jed John Ikoba
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The electric vehicle revolution is fast catching some never-before thought segments of human activities. This technological improvement is not unconnected with the growing demand for sustainable solutions to environmental problems, with a greater emphasis on clean energy sources. Airstream has announced its latest product the eStream camper with the capability to function as a two-wheel electric vehicle.Airstream eStream camper

Airstream has an impressive record of building unique travel trailers with a rounded shape and aluminum exterior. The eStream combines its iconic design features with an integrated solar power system on the roof and an electric motor that could be used to drive and park the trailer. The system of the electric motor within the eStream also means that, when being towed by another vehicle, the in-built electric vehicle within the eStream could take some energy off the main vehicle when it is operational. This means that the range of an electric car that could be used for transporting the eStream could be increased further due to its shared load.

The solar roof system offers up to 900W power, while the eStream has an 80kW battery which can be fully charged in under 45 minutes at a fast-charging station. The eSteam can also be parked using a tablet or other internet-enabled device. This, according to Airstream, enhances the maneuverability of the standalone eStream as compared to being towed by a truck.Airstream eSTream camper

Airstream says the power capabilities of the eStream means that it can remain off-grid for up to two weeks with varying degrees of power needs. There are no indications yet that the eStream could come on stream anytime soon. It will be exciting to see it out on the camping grounds sooner rather than later.

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FLX Babymaker II e-bike packs a 350W motor & has a top speed of 40km/h

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Jed John Ikoba
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Electric bicycle company FLX is providing some details about the upcoming launch of its latest e-bike the Babymaker II electric bicycle. FLX had grossed several millions of dollars in sales of the original FLX Babymaker and hopes that the new and improved Babymaker II will have a great reception in the rapidly expanding e-bike market.FLX Babymaker II electric bicycle

Although there are still several details about the Babymaker II that are still lacking at this time, the few details released by the company point to an exciting e-bike. In terms of pricing, the original Babymaker e-bike had a $2,000 price tag, although promotional offers were made that presented discounts of varying degrees. The Babymaker e-bike was launched via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in 2020. The crowdfunding process was quite successful raising over $13 million from interested Babymaker owners in the process.

Although there is no word yet from FLX on the next steps in the evolution of the Babymaker II, there is a possibility that it could thrive on another crowdfunding campaign. This will come on the heels of the very successful drive for the Babymaker in 2020. The new model will bear some semblance with its predecessor. The Babymaker was an ultra-stealthy-looking pedal bike with an electric assist mechanism ensconced in a tiny rear wheel hub motor. The battery was also integrated into the frame of the electric bicycle. The Babymaker II will come with a battery that is almost one-half bigger than the original model. This will imply that the Babymaker II will have a larger range than its predecessor.FLX Babymaker II

The power of the e-bike will come from a 350W motor in the rear wheel which can take the Babymaker II to a top speed of 40km/h. Other features are flat handlebars, Magura hydraulic disc brakes, and a generally improved riding position for riders. It seems it will maintain the pedal-assist mechanism that was in the original Babymaker e-bike.

The coming weeks will provide the necessary background for the expected trajectory of the Babymaker II. We are yet to know much about its pricing and launch date, as well as several other intrinsic specs, but we expect more teasers going forward.

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Samsung struggling to meet Galaxy Tab S8 demands, pauses pre-orders in US

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Sudhanshu
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Before the launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup, reports emerged stating that the phones may arrive late to the consumers due to high demand. However, it appears as Samsung may have underestimated the popularity of their tablets as they are now struggling to keep up with the demand.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8

A recent XDA-Developers report stated that the South Korean tech giant has paused the pre-orders of its recently released Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in the US. The Galaxy Tab S8 Plus appears to still be available for pre-order, however, it is also expected to run out of stock soon.

On the matter, Samsung stated that “We are thrilled by the consumer response to our new Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. Due to the overwhelming demand in the last 48 hours, we will be pausing preorders at Samsung.com for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S8. We are working quickly to meet consumer excitement and demand. Please stay tuned for more updates.”

Considering that the Galaxy Tab S8 series is Samsungs’  only tablet release since August 2020, it is not surprising that they are selling like hotcakes. Add in the fact that they carry some major upgrades over the last-gen tablets like the super low latency S Pen, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and the 14-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra variant, and you get the most desirable Android tablet offering in the current market.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

For those unaware, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has a 14.6-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a 2960 x 1848 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader. It is a unique Android tablet that features a display notch, which houses a 12-megapixel main selfie camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. The back panel of the Tab S8 Ultra has a 13-megapixel + 6-megapixel dual-camera system, which is also available on the Tab S8 and S8 Plus tablets.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 fuels the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The flagship tablet comes with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It is backed by a massive 11,200mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging.

The Galaxy Tab S8 lineup runs on Android 12 OS skinned with One UI 4.1. The OS tags along Samsung’s Knox security feature. The three tablets offer other features such as 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB Type-C Gen 3.2 port, quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos, three microphones, wireless DeX, 30fps 4K recording, and support tor S Pen stylus.

The base variant of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is priced at $1,099. To know more about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series, check out our elaborate coverage of the newly launched tablets.

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You Can Now Double Your Huawei P40 128GB to 256GB in China without buying a new one, here’s how Huawei Does It

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Leo Wong De Quan
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A great aftersales customer experience is always crucial in maintaining a brand’s reputation in the industry, especially in the smartphone industry. While smartphone manufacturers always promise 2-5 years of software support for their devices in the long run, these major software updates normally take up more and more space in your old phone. 

Coupled in with the apps, photos and videos you’ve taken throughout the years, phone storage space running low is normally an annoyance for those who are using their old phones. And you can’t directly add more storage to your smartphone right? Or can you?

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Huawei Internal Storage Upgrade Solution

In China, Huawei has proposed a solution for these old phone users to extend their phones’ life cycle without having to pay a premium. Huawei officially calls this aftersales service as “Internal Storage Upgrade Solution”. The service has been running in China since last year for its flagship Huawei P10 series up until the Huawei Mate 30 series, and as of February 2022, Huawei has now added its Huawei P40 lineup into the service.

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Huawei P40 series added to the service

How the storage upgrade service works is quite simple. Let’s say a user has a Huawei P40 in a 128GB storage configuration. After 1 year, they have realised that 128GB is not enough to store all their apps and media on their phone, and they want to upgrade to 256GB storage without changing their phone. The user can simply visit their nearest Huawei Service Centre in China and pay 559 RMB(USD 88) to get their Huawei P40 128GB upgraded to a 256GB configuration.

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Huawei P40

Do note that quotations for each device varies, so you may need to visit Huawei’s China website first to get a quotation for your internal storage upgrade before you visit a Huawei Service Centre in China.

For under USD 100, the service also ensures that all of the users data will be transferred over to the new storage drive. This service takes up to an average of 10 days to complete and is currently only available in Chinese markets, not available worldwide.

The service serves as a convenience to those who feel like they are comfortable with their current Huawei phone but wished that their phone supported more storage. Indirectly, the end-user can also save themselves the hassle of searching for a new phone and splurging top dollar to get the phones they want, when they could comfortably settle back on an older flagship that they currently have.

 

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REDMAGIC 7 to have an independent game chip alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

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Pranav Sawant
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REDMAGIC is gearing for the launch of its REDMAGIC 7 smartphone series. The launch is next week and ahead of its debut, the company has been actively teasing the highlights of the phone. Today, REDMAGIC has revealed the independent gaming chip that will power the smartphone.

REDMAGIC took it to Weibo revealing the phone’s gaming chip. By now, we know that the REDMAGIC 7 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

RedMagic 7 independent chip

As per the company, this chipset will be assisted by the company’s built-in Red Core (translated text) game chip. It is expected to assist in offering a better gaming experience and enhancements to sound, light, vibration, and touch.

The gaming smartphone was previously said to have a VC liquid-cooled plate with an area of up to 4124mm². It will have support for 135W fast charging technology and have a 4,500mAh battery.

REDMAGIC 7 Under Display Camera Edition

It will come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device will boot on Android 12 OS and have RedMagic UI on the top.

Apart from the raw hardware, the REDMAGIC 7 will come with a 6.8-inch OLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution. The screen will have a 165Hz refresh rate and a higher touch sampling rate. The device will feature a 64MP triple-rear camera system and a single selfie camera.

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