OnePlus 10 Pro comes to India this Holi, launch date revealed

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Feb 15, 2022

OnePlus recently launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro in the Chinese market. And recently, the company has begun teasing its International launch. Now, a new leak has surfaced revealing the Indian launch date of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

According to a 91mobiles report, tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro is set to debut in India in mid-March, precisely, around March 15th or 16th. OnePlus is expected to reveal the official launch date of the OnePlus 10 Pro at the OnePlus Nord CE 2 launch event, which is scheduled for February 17th.

The tipster has also revealed that the smartphone will be on sale on Amazon during the Holi sale, meaning customers can expect the phones to go on sale as soon as they launch. For now, let’s revisit the spec list of the OnePlus 10 Pro to get an idea of what to expect.

OnePlus 10 Pro specs and features

The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with support for variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. It offers a screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, 525 PPI pixel density, 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

For photography, the phone comes with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150-degree ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. On the front side, the device has a 32MP Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0.

The phone is running the Android 12 operating system with ColorOS 12.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

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Samsung Galaxy S22+ teardown, durability test videos surface

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2022

PBK Reviews has posted a new video that captures the disassembling of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ smartphone. Another video from the same source also captures the durability test for the Galaxy S22+.

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ disassemble video is about 9 minutes and shows a step-by-step decoupling of the smartphone with the narrator providing some guidance on the process. The first thing that was done was the removal of the rear panel from its adhesive. In the process, the camera hump of the S22+ and lenses were extricated together with the backplate as a single assembly. Up to 20 screws were removed to reveal the inner part of the phone after carefully taking out the NFC and wireless charging coils.

The battery cables were then disconnected, which enables the removal of the main board of the Galaxy S22+. The battery was removed using isopropyl alcohol after the extraction of the daughterboards. The alcohol was meant to loosen the adhesive holding the component in place. The two auxiliary antennas will come to view after the separation and they are compatible with mmWave 5G signals. The screen decoupling is a bit more seamless than previous iterations of the Samsung Galaxy and it comes apart after the application of heat to the perimeter of the display.

The repairability score of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ was 7.5/10 which is quite impressive. This means that the device could be decoupled or parts replaced with less effort as compared to some of its predecessors and other models with a low repairability score.

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Maruti Suzuki-Toyota plans to build a long range electric SUV for India

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Feb 15, 2022

The electric vehicle market in India is going to have some new competition as Maruti Suzuki-Toyota is working on an electric SUV which is expected to offer a range of up to 500 km.

Both the companies are working together to bring out this electric vehicle for the International as well as the domestic market. While the automakers are working on this project together, their variants will have a distinct design and styling.

According to an AutoCar India report, the Maruti Suzuki variant is codenamed YY8 and is said to sport a futuristic design and might look totally different from the auto maker’s existing ICE-powered cars.

For those who are unaware, both Toyota and Suzuki had signed up an MoU (memorandum of understanding) in 2017 aimed at co-developing electric vehicles for the Indian market. According to this agreement, Suzuki will produce EVs for the Indian market and will supply some to Toyota. While Toyota is expected to provide technical support for the electric models.

The new vehicle will be designed from scratch unlike the previous tried and tested method of fitting the ICE vehicle with an electric powertrain. According to reports, YY8 will be a 4.2-meter-long vehicle. Reports also mention that the car might have a 2,700mm wheelbase. The benefit of such a long wheelbase is that the company will be able to fix a bigger battery which further translates into a higher range.

The SUV will feature both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants. The two-wheel-drive variant is expected to be equipped with a 138hp motor and a 48kWh battery offering up to a 400 km of range in ideal conditions and the variant with four-wheel drive might come equipped with two-electric motors providing 170hp, a bigger 58 kWh battery, and up to 500 km range.

It is expected that the key features of Toyota’s e-SUV will remain the same but there will be a difference when it comes to the design of the vehicle. Moreover, the battery of this car is expected to be procured locally. According to reports, TDSG, a joint venture between Maruti-Suzuki, Denso, and Toshiba, is expected to manufacture these batteries in its Gujarat-based facility.

At the moment, it is not clear if Maruti Suzuki will introduce both variants in India, however, it is being reported that Toyota might launch both the two-wheel drive and the four-wheel-drive variants in India.

As it’s going to be Maruti’s first electric car in the Indian market the pricing will play a major role and the company will want to price it aggressively considering the Indian market scenario. According to reports, Maruti is expected to price this car in the range of Rs. 13-14 lakhs taking on the most popular Indian EV Tata Nexon.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is getting an S Pen slot: Report

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Feb 15, 2022

Samsung‘s latest launch event unveiled the Galaxy S22 Ultra which came with the much loved S Pen that was popularized by their iconic Galaxy Note series devices. But it appears that Samsung is not planning to keep the S Pen exclusive to the S22 Ultra as a recent report stated that the next Samsung foldable will also be getting a dedicated S Pen.

According to a report from TheElec, industry sources have informed that the South-Korean tech giant has decided to install an S Pen stylus in its upcoming foldable, dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold4. The device is also said to launch in the second half of 2022.

The current Galaxy Z Fold3 also offers support for S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro, however, the stylus needs to be bought separately and the device does not feature a dedicated silo to house the stylus inside its body. Galaxy Z Fold3 users usually install a back cover to their device to house the stylus on the outside.

Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 outsold the Galaxy Z Fold3. With the integration of the S Pen inside the device’s body, Samsung is hoping to make it the spotlight feature of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4, driving up its sales numbers compared to the current model.

Other than that, the Galaxy Z Fold4 is expected to not come with any major design changes compared to the Z Fold3. The report has stated that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will have a 7.56-inch inner foldable display, while the external display is reported to measure around 6.19-inches. Readers can also check out the recently surfaced concept renders of the Galaxy Z Fold4 device.

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ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 goes on pre-orders in China for CNY 9,499(~$1,499)

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 15, 2022

Last week, the ASUS ROG Magic 16 2022 went on sale in the Chinese market with powerful internals like the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU. Now, the company has made the new ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 up for pre-orders. Contrary to the Magic 16, this one has Ryzen-powered internals.

The ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 is now up for pre-orders at a starting price of CNY 9,499(~$1,499). It comes in the Classic White and Grey color variants.

ASUS ROG Magic 14 2022 Specifications

The new ASUS ROG Magic 14 comes with a 14-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It has thin bezels and sports a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, and a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a 95% screen-to-body ratio as compared to the ROG Magic 14 2021’s 85% screen-to-body ratio.

At the helm, the gaming laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen R7 6800HS processor. It has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a clock speed of 4.7GHz.

It is accompanied by the AMD RX 6700S GPU that has 8GB of video memory. The laptop has 16GB of RAM (8GB DDR5-4800MHz X 2*). It has 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.

The laptop features a Dolby Atmos-powered quad-speaker setup and has a 76WH battery. It supports 100W power delivery fast-charging standards and multiple port options.

It has USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C x 2, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A x 2, HDMI 2.0, a MicroSD slot, and an audio jack. The laptop comes with a keyboard that has a 1.7mm key travel and is backlit.

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POCO X4 possibly teased, Indian launch imminent

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Feb 15, 2022

Earlier today, POCO launched the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The phone’s launch confirmed the speculation that it is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G (aka Redmi Note 11T 5G). However, the launch event showcased a teaser for another upcoming POCO device which could be another rebranded Redmi smartphone.

The teaser was first spotted by xiaomiui, and leads us to believe that the teaser could be hinting at the upcoming POCO X4 which has recently been making rounds on various certification databases and has also appeared on Geekbench a couple of times.

The smartphone in the obscured teaser image has a design similar to the Redmi Note 11 Pro, which further leads us to believe that the device is the upcoming POCO X4 as recent Geekbench listings have revealed the X4 is essentially a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro.

The veiled camera bump also alludes that it could be the POCO F4 GT which is said to be a rebranded Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, however, unless the image is digitally modified to omit the high placed volume button and shoulder trigger, it is unlikely that the teased smartphone is the upcoming POCO F4 GT.

Coming back to the POCO X4, as the device is expected to be a rebranded Note 11 Pro with a few cosmetic changes, we can expect it to carry a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The POCO X4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and will feature 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. Storage options will likely range from 64GB to 128GB. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. The X4 will run MIUI 13 out of the box and will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

Coming to its photography capabilities, It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

It is too early to tell if the tested phone is indeed the POCO X4, so we suggest our readers take it with a pinch of salt.

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes Benz and Mark & Lona editions

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2022

As usual, Samsung’s home market of South Korea is to enjoy some exclusive offers with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, reports indicate. The tech giant is to bring the Mark & Lona and Mercedes Benz editions of the S22 Ultra exclusively to South Korea, a recent tweet from a tipster shows. The two models are designer versions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, with the imprimatur of Japanese luxury golf apparel brand Mark & Lona and German automaker Mercedes Benz.

The two models come with their specialized packages and several exclusive accessories to boot. A special carrying case, a strap, protective phone case, a ball marker pen and a patchwork are some of the accessories that will be in the Mark & Lona edition package, while the Mercedes EQ version will have a branded phone case, a keychain, a cardholder and a few other accessories with the Mercedes logo adorning them.

The two designer versions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for Korea are expected to come in limited quantities and exclusively sold in South Korea. The tipster did not provide any additional details relating to the two exclusive versions of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, hence we are in the dark about pricing and the release date. Samsung is yet to give an official statement on the two S22 Ultra versions at this time.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 to arrive in two sizes and have AMD and Intel models

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 15, 2022

Microsoft is expected to kick off the launch of its upcoming Surface Laptop 5 lineup this year. Ahead of any official announcement, the Surface Laptop 5’s full specs sheet has been leaked. The upcoming Surface laptop will have two sizes and come in AMD as well as Intel models.

This time around, Microsoft will offer 13.5-inch and 15-inch Surface 5 models. The 13.5-inch notebook will have a 2256 x 1504 pixels resolution, whereas, the 15-inch one will get a 2496 x 1664 resolution. Both will sport a 120Hz PixelSense Flow refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, and Dolby Vision.

As for the internals, the 13.5-inch device will arrive in three chipset models – Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Core i7-1280P, and AMD Ryzen 5 6680U. On the other hand, the 15-inch notebook will have two chipset options – AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7-1280P.

Both laptops will come in 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM. On the storage side, both will have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB SSD storage options.

The Intel models will have Iris Xe iGPU, while the AMD models will come with the new RDNA 2 powered Radeon GPU. The Ryzen models will offer up to 21 hours of battery, whereas, the Intel models will provide 19 hours of the total battery. The nominal battery capacity will be 58WH and the minimum will be 56.3WH.

WiFi6, Bluetooth v5.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, USB-A, a 3.5mm audio jack, and the Surface connect port will be some of the connectivity options. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will boot on Windows 11 OS and will have a 30-days free trial of Microsoft Office 365. The laptops will have a 1-year limited warranty and come in Matte Black, Sandstone, Platinum, and Ice Blue colors.

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Nokia Go Earbuds 2+ & Earbuds 2 Pro with Bluetooth 5.2, ENC launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2022

Nokia today launched the Nokia G11 after first unveiling the Nokia G21. The company also unveiled two wireless earbuds – the Nokia Go Earbuds2 + and Earbuds2 Pro TWS earbuds.

The Nokia Go Earbuds 2+ and EarBuds 2 Pro come with a similar design, separated by a few features. The earbuds are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 as well as Fast Pair support. They pack 10 mm audio drivers for rich and clear sound. You don’t have to deal with background noise even those they don’t have Active Noise Cancellation. That is because it comes with environmental noise cancellation (ENC). You also get IPX4 waterproof and dustproof ratings which ensures that they are resistant to sweat and splash and can be used during workout sessions.

As stated, the designs of the two models are similar including the simple touch pad for controlling audio. However, the Nokia Go Earbuds Pro features low latency gaming and video mode bringing a seamless gaming experience devoid of audio lags during gaming.

The battery life on the two models are also similar with a 40mAh inside each earbuds. The charging cases cram a 300 mAh battery each and is capable of providing up to 24 hours of playtime.

In terms of the prices, the Nokia Go Earbuds 2+ is priced at $39.99 while the Nokia Earbuds Pro is priced at $44.99. The two earbuds come in Black and White colors and are already available to buy in some countries globally.

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Vivo V23e pricing and color option leaked before release date

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Feb 15, 2022

Yesterday (February 14, 2022), a report emerged claiming that Vivo will launch its V23e smartphone on February 21 in the Indian market. Now, a new report has come through revealing the pricing of the upcoming device.

According to MySmartPrice‘s sources, the Vivo V23e will debut in India with a price tag of around Rs. 25,000 ($332). This will undercut the earlier released V23 and V23 Pro models which are priced at Rs. 29,990 and Rs. 38,990 respectively.

Additionally, the report also states that the V23e will come in two colors 一 Sunshine Gold and Midnight Blue. The Blue color will come with a Matte AG finish. As the smartphone has previously launched in Thailand as a budget 5G offering, we already know about its specs and features.

Vivo V23e 5G specifications & features

The Vivo 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 of 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 eye auto-focus 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 device getting a landing page on the Vivo India website, we can certainly say that the launch is just around the corner.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 BESPOKE Edition debuts in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip3 BESPOKE Editon in October. This customizable version of the popular clamshell foldable smartphone is limited to certain regions due to the logistics involved. Nearly four months after its initial debut, the special variant of the handset has now made its way to China.

Samsung has extended the availability of the Galaxy Z Flip3 BESPOKE Edition by adding China to the list of countries. Interested people can head over to the official website of the company to order their customized vertical folding smartphone.

Customers can choose from a total of 5 colors for the rear glass panels and two colors for the frame. In other words, Samsung offers a total of 49 color combinations.

This version of the handset comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as standard. It costs the same ¥8,399 ($1,324) for any combination.

Samsung says that the orders will take around 4 weeks to reach the customers. They may even get delayed by 1 or 2 weeks due to unforeseeable circumstances.

If one wants a phone in their desired look, it’s definitely worth the wait. That said, apart from China, the Galaxy Z Flip3 BESPOKE Edition is available in South Korea, US, UK, Germany, France, Canada, and Australia.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Ultra Indian pricing tipped

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 15, 2022

Last week, the much-hyped Samsung Galaxy S22 series was unveiled by the South Korean tech giant. The company revealed the US and UK pricing for the devices at the launch event however, the Indian customers are still in the dark about the price tags of the devices as they wait for the rumored March 11th launch date.

Now, a new MySmartPrice report has unveiled the pricing of the vanilla Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Ultra models in India. According to the report, retail sources have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S22’s base memory model will cost Rs 69,900 ($929). The sources have also stated that Samsung’s top-end S22 Ultra, will start at Rs 1,09,900 ($1459).

As for information on the above-mentioned base variants, the Galaxy S22 & S22 Plus will come with an 8GB + 128GB base memory configuration. As for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the phone comes with an 8GB + 256GB base memory configuration.

The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus will be available in three colors in India namely Black, White, and Green. And the S22 Ultra will debut in just Phantom Black, White colors in the country, while the Green and Pink Gold color options are said to arrive later this year.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specs and features

The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a QHD+ resolution of 3088×1440 pixels. The display also comes with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, and 1,750 nits of peak brightness. There is also an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded under the screen.

The camera configuration includes a 108MP F/1.8 main camera teaming up with a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 10MP F/2.4 3x, and 10MP F/4.9 10x periscope lenses. At the front, there is a 40MP F/2.2 selfie camera.

The device is offered with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in India and will likely be offered in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB storage configurations in the country. The Galaxy S22 Ultra runs the latest One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 OS and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for up to 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

Samsung will start the pre-order shipment of the device on February 25th for US and UK customers, while the device is rumored to launch in India on March 11th. To know about the specs and features of the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, check out our launch coverage of the devices.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition to sport CyberEngine, strongest vibration motor on an Android

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Sean

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Feb 15, 2022

Redmi is gearing up to launch a new entry in its K50 series. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is the highly anticipated device in question, with a recent teaser showcasing one of its new features.

According to an official social media post, the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching the K50 Gaming Edition with the CyberEngine. This is vibrating motor, which the brand claims is the world’s first ultra wideband X-axis based motor. It has a large volume of 560mm³ and also brings support for ultra wide frequency of 50Hz to 500Hz. Furthermore, the teaser adds that the device is the only Android to offer 130Hz resonant frequency, which makes the experience as comfortable as the iPhone.

Redmi adds that it is largest X-axis motor in the Android market and offers 40 percent improvement in efficiency along with 40 percent reduction in noise. Xiaomi Founder and CEO, Lei Jun, also stated that it is the strongest vibration motor on an Android and can even stronger than the one offered by company A, which is likely a reference to Apple.

Notably, this feature is in line with a previous leak that we had reported on last month. The teaser also hints at this motor being optimized for gaming as well. In other words, we can expect optimizations for various mobile games, along with the usual optimizations for typing, touch feedback, and more. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is set to launch in China on 16th February 2022, so stick around for more updates.

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Xiaomi CIVI receives MIUI 13 update based on Android 12

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

Xiaomi CIVI is currently the only lifestyle smartphone from the company. It is sold exclusively in China. The premium mid-ranger has now started receiving the MIUI 13 update. The latest system update for the handset also brings Android 12.

Xiaomi CIVI review featured — Xiaomi CIVI

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event at the end of December. Since then, the firm has been updating the eligible smartphones and tablets to the new version of its mobile operating system.

The new software is being finally rolled out to Xiaomi CIVI with build number V13.0.2.0.SKVCNXM. Apart from bringing new MIUI features, the latest system update for the phone also come with Android 12.

Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. In simpler words, some users may get the update earlier, while others may have to wait longer. Anyway, everyone should get access to the software in the coming days.

The Xiaomi CIVI debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 in late September. The device was updated to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in November. Three months from that, it has begun to receive its first major system update in the form of Android 12-based MIUI 13.

Usually, Xiaomi provides two Android updates and three MIUI updates for mid-range and flagship smartphones. Therefore, CIVI will likely receive another Android update and two more MIUI updates in the future.

Google Pixel 6 series officially launched in Singapore, Here’s the pricing

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Sean

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Feb 15, 2022

While the Google Pixel 6 series has seen great success, the latest flagship lineup is still quite limited in the regions it is available in. But now, the company is releasing the high end premium devices in another market, which is Singapore.

Now, the Search Engine giant’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be available for purchase in the Southeast Asian country. For those unaware, the Pixel 6 series was first announced back in October of 2021. So its launch in Singapore arrives around nine months since its official release, which is quite a long time. However, Google clearly believes that it is better late than never. Similarly, the company had even launched its current flagship in Italy and Spain as well, earlier this month.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel6 Pro will be available in Singapore through the Google Store (Via 9To5Google). This appears to be a quiet launch as Google had previously confirmed that the flagship phones were on their way to Singapore, and now we even have the official pricing as well. The Pixel 6 is available in Stormy Black and Sorta Seafoam. while the Pixel 6 Pro is available in Stormy Black and Cloud White.

Looking at their pricing, the Pixel 6 starts from 999 Singapore Dollars (roughly 742 US Dollars). On the other hand, the Pixel 6 Pro is available in the region for 1,299 Singapore Dollars (roughly 965 US Dollars). Google is also releasing the smartphones with the protective covers worth around 49 Singapore Dollars (roughly 36 US Dollars), Pixel Stand that costs 119 Singapore Dollars (roughly 88 US Dollars), and a 30W USB Type C charger worth 45 Singapore Dollars (roughly 33 US Dollars).

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition alleged pricing exposed

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 15, 2022

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has been teased extensively over the past week ahead of its February 16 launch, with nearly all of its specs and features now known save for the pricing. But thanks to a new leak, the gaming phone’s alleged price tag has now been exposed as well.

The leak (via My Drivers) comes in the form of a screenshot of the device’s Tmall listing, which shows its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant listed for 3,499 Yuan (around $550). The authenticity of the leak remains to be confirmed though.

Of course, this pricing is specific to China and the global variant will most likely be priced a bit higher. The device will probably also be ditching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition name and may be called the POCO F4 GT globally, just like last year’s POCO F3 GT.

Presently, the key features of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition have already been revealed. It uses a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen from Huaxing Optoelectronics and is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. For photography, you get a 64MP main camera at the rear, and the battery is sized 4,700mAh with support for 120W charging.

A number of gamer-specific features are also offered, starting with dual shoulder keys. The device has also been claimed to achieve a couple of breakthroughs in the audio and haptics department.

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OnePlus 10 Pro adds support for 1Hz AOD

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2022

The OnePlus 10 Pro is the brand’s latest flagship smartphone. It is currently limited to China, however, the company has started teasing its international launch. Ahead of that, the handset is receiving a new system update in its home country with a number of optimizations and a very useful feature.

OnePlus 10 Pro review featured 1 — OnePlus 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro is one of the few smartphones in the market with an LTPO 2.0 display. This means the screen on the phone can refresh as low as 1Hz to save power.

A month after the device’s release, the brand is finally making good use of the aforementioned technology by introducing a new feature. This feature is currently being rolled out with the latest A.09 firmware update.

The feature in question is support for 1Hz refresh for AOD (Always-on Display). Thanks to this new addition, users need not worry about power consumption while using AOD on their OnePlus 10 Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the official changelog for the new software update says that only select AOD styles have support for 1Hz refresh rate. Hopefully, the brand extends the compatibility in the future.

Apart from this feature, the latest update brings optimizations for portrait mode shots, white balance in third-party camera apps, night mode, system fluency, haptics effect, overall performance as well as gaming, Bluetooth earphones compatibility, carry-on card label, and WiFi performance.

If you happen to own the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro, then make sure to download and install the latest software update from Settings.

China is the largest semiconductor market, as global chip sales hit record high

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Sean

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Feb 15, 2022

A new report has revealed that the global chip sales had hit a record high last year. The market saw great performance in 2021, with China being the largest individual semiconductor market in the world.

The news arrives from SIA (Semiconductor Industry Association) earlier this week (Via LiveMint). As per the report, the chip sales across the globe reached 555.9 billion US Dollars last year. This marks a sizeable rise of 26.2 percent year on year. It further adds that the the semiconductor industry is projected to see another 8.8 percent growth this year as well as chipmakers continue to build up production capacity to meet the rising demand. China lead the market with a total sales of a whopping 192.5 billion US Dollars in 2021, marking an increase of 27.1 percent year on year.

SIA CEO John Neuffer stated that “It’s still really trending very strongly towards increased demand. We’re just not going to get this kind of slingshot effect that we had in the pandemic.” In other words, the industry may not maintain its explosive growth but will still see a steady rise year on year in 2022. Back in 2020, semiconductor sales were up by just 6.8 percent over the previous, but just a year later in 2021, chip sales crossed 1 trillion for the first time since 2018.

Notably, major chipmakers like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Samsung, and Intel have announced billions of dollars in investments to expand chip production through new facilities. Neuffer added that “We think in the foreseeable future that there’s going to be plenty of demand for us to do very, very aggressive plant construction.”

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REDMAGIC 7 confirmed to feature independent gaming chip called Red Core 1

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 15, 2022

The REDMAGIC 7 has been officially confirmed to be released on February 17th, and ahead of the big day, REDMAGIC has been quite busy dropping new clues of what to expect from the gaming phone. The latest teaser reveals that the device comes with a built-in independent gaming chip called Red Core 1.

REDMAGIC says that the chip was developed jointly with Awinic and JD Esports. Awinic is a Shanghai-based company that specialized in high-quality, high-performance analog, digital-analog mixed-signal, RF, and IC for mobile phones, AI, IoT, and the like.

The chip allows handles a number of gaming-specific hardware features present on the REDMAGIC 7, and these have been described below.

Shoulder key enhancements: The Red Core 1 helps the shoulder keys achieve millisecond-level touch response, rich custom settings, one-key implementation of complex operations, five-channel high-performance IC, 500Hz touch sampling rate, and “algorithm optimization.”

Haptics enhancements: Haptics are also enhanced by the dedicated chip, allowing response speed from the dual X-axis linear vibration motor to go as low as 1ms, and increasing vibration intensity by 160%.

Speaker enhancements: High and low-frequency sound output from the speakers is enhanced along with the bass. REDMAGIC says that the chip will help smartly optimize the speakers per the gaming scenario.

RGB lighting enhancements: Last but not least, the Red Core 1 also handles the ambient RGB lights on the rear of the REDMAGIC 7, intelligently choosing between 16.8 million lighting effects per the gaming scene.

The REDMAGIC 7 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, uses a 6.8-inch OLED screen, and supports off-screen fingerprint recognition. Its battery is sized 5,000mAh and supports 135W fast charging.

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Deal: Get $100 OFF on Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition at Giztop (Coupon)

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