Apple begins further crackdown on AirTags abuse and illegal activity

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Feb 11, 2022

Apple‘s AirTag has been in the spotlight in recent weeks due to the various illegal uses and activity that has come to be connected with the device. It has been put to sinister uses by criminal minds even with the updated User Guide put forward by Apple to help safeguard users of the AirTag. Apple has now gone further by announcing a series of changes aimed at frontally attacking the misuse of the AirTags, with the rollout of these changes to spread throughout 2022.

The Apple AirTags was released last year with greater functionality and reach than some of the existing Bluetooth-based tracking tags. The AirTags, when combined with the companion app Find My provided a connected ecosystem of iPhone users to help track the device. This has meant that AirTags are increasingly used by criminal minds for stalking, theft, and other forms of criminality. In a statement, Apple said that it had become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for a raft of benign reasons while it has also seen reports of bad actors attempting criminal and malicious misuse of the device.

Apple said it will be providing greater security for AirTags users and provide safety warnings to help guard against further unwanted tracking. The upcoming software update for the AirTags will kickstart the new changes aimed at improving user safety while using the AirTag. The setup will include a warning that the device is only intended to be used with the user’s own belongings, and that law enforcement agencies can request identifying information about the owner of an AirTag. The new safety architecture also includes improvements to the Unknown Accessory Detected alert will now appear for AirTags. This will display the name of the device in the updated version. There are several other updates lined up, and Apple assures that these will further safeguard users from being stalked or prone to the several misuses of the device.

Even with these elaborate plans, there are still fears that smart alecs will continue to navigate around such roadblocks, as observed a few days back when it was reported that AirTags with disabled speakers were on sale on Etsy and eBay. The question also remains how non-Apple AirTags users or the general population can be safeguarded from being tracked.

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G appears on FCC revealing some features

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 11, 2022

As Samsung has debuted its flagship Galaxy S22 series, we can expect the company to start announcing the latest models in its mid-range and budget Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series of smartphones. Some of the upcoming models belonging to these lineups are in the news for months. While others like Galaxy M23 5G have begun to appear on the web recently. This device has now received yet another certification.

The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy M23 5G with model number SM-M236B/DS has been now certified by FCC. According to the listing, the handset will have a MicroSD card slot and will be backed by a battery with model number EB-BM526ABS.

This particular battery is also listed on the SafetyKorea certification website. However, the listing does not say anything about its capacity.

Further, the FCC listing mentions that the phone will use a charger with model number EP-TA800. For the unaware, this model number belongs to Samsung’s 25W charger.

Usually, the Galaxy M series are rebranded Galaxy A series smartphones. Hence, the Galaxy M23 5G could be a rebadged Galaxy A23 5G. These handsets may also release as Galaxy F23 5G in some markets.

Going by previous reports, they may come with an OIS-enabled 50MP primary camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 12.

Android 13 gets an Italian coffee flavored dessert for its codename

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 11, 2022

Earlier today, Google released the first Android 13 Developer Preview which bring many changes by building upon the features introduced by Android 12. And with the transition from Android 12 to 13, Google is also keeping up with its tradition of naming the OS after a dessert.

Last year, a leak revealed that the upcoming Android 13 will have the code name “Tiramasu” while also revealing some of the features planned for the OS. Now, the Dev preview has gone live which clearly reveals that this indeed is the codename of Android 13.

For those unaware, Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts and will now flavor the upcoming Android operating system.

Ever since Android 9 Pie, Google has stopped basing its Android marketing campaigns around the dessert-based code names of the operating systems. The search giant even skipped the process of giving a codename to Android 10 but resumed it with Android 11 Red Velvet Cake and Android 12 Snow Cone.

As for the highlights of Android 13 so far, the OS will bring back the dynamic theming but with better integration with third-party apps. The company is also tweaking how Android handles security and permission.

A new photo picker will let users share photos and videos in local storage as well as on Google derive with an individual app without the app needing permission for all photos. This feature won’t be limited to Android 13 and will make its way to devices running Android 11 and above.

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obode P8: Intelligent All-In-1 Self-cleaning & Mopping Robot launched via Kickstarter

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Feb 11, 2022

Obode the latest brand by Midea Robozone has launched its first vacuum cleaner named obode P8: Intelligent All-In-1 Self-cleaning & Mopping Robot. The robot cleaner not only vacuums and mops your space but also cleans itself, making it the perfect device for a clean, healthy, and hygienic house.

obode P8 is a vacuum and mop combination robot cleaner that comes with the ability to self-clean its mopping pads to prevent mold and odor. The robot cleaner comes with three cleaning modes viz: vacuuming, mopping, and combo mode where it will both vacuum and clean your area.

P8 is equipped with double-spin mops, a heavy-duty 2000pa powerful vacuum motor, and a smart lifting roller brush that can be raised to 7mm during its mopping motion. The system easily picks up debris and hair from both hard floors and carpets. obodeP8 uses an advanced ultrasonic sensor to determine the type of surface it has to clean and then accordingly determines the amount of power and mode of cleaning to be used. Fitted with this sensor, the robot can easily detect carpets and rugs and change its mode and power to give them a proper cleaning.

To determine the most efficient and effective cleaning route for your house or office, the robot cleaner uses a sixth-generation navigation algorithm combined with ToF Lidar and more than 30 sets of navigation sensors that generate perfect maps. This high-speed accurate mapping helps in avoiding obstacles and barriers. Fitted with a 6200mAh battery, the cleaner gives you up to 2.5 hours of continuous cleaning time and comes with an auto-recharge function.

obode P8: Intelligent All-In-1 Self-cleaning & Mopping Robot comes with a 4.6L tank for dirty water and a 4.7L tank for freshwater. Moreover, it comes with a backwashing mopping cloth and cleaning agent to prevent secondary smudging and automatically returns to the base to clean and hot dry the mop to disinfect it after each cleaning session. The robot can be easily controlled using Alexa and Google voice assistant and supports the obode Life app for scheduling and customizing the cleaning options, setting virtual no-go zones, and ‘Do-not-disturb’ modes.

obode P8: Intelligent All-In-1 Self-cleaning & Mopping Robot is now available for sale at kickstarter.com with special deals and pricing for early adopters. So if you are planning to get a robot vacuum cleaner, be sure to check out this amazing cleaning device.

Just Corseca Slingshot & Snugar smartwatches launched in India

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Feb 11, 2022

Little-known Indian startup Just Corseca recently launched the Ray K’anabis rugged water-resistant smartwatch in India. The watch received a decent reception and is a reflection of why the Indian smartwatch market is dominated by domestic brands as per a recent report. The brand has now launched not one but two new smartwatches.

The new models are dubbed Just Corseca Slingshot and Snugar smartwatches and both adopt a square-shaped watch face with an ergonomic and minimalist design but could pass for an Apple Watch clone. The display on both models is a 1.69-inch full-touch high-definition LCD panel with a resolution of 280 x 320 pixels. The watches use rubber straps that are available in different color options.

The Just Corseca Snugar smartwatch looks like the premium among the two. It crams a 200mAh battery under the hood against the 180mAh battery on the Slingshot. The 200mAh battery can deliver up to 15 days of battery life when the call feature is put to use while the Slingshot can only manage 10 days battery life. The Snugar also supports call feature but the Slingshot is a non-calling smartwatch.

Despite the sleek design, the smartwatches are built with fitness enthusiasts in mind as they come with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating making them suitable for use during workouts. Speaking of workouts, the models come with multiple sports
modes such as Cycling, jogging, walking, etc. They also pack features such as remote camera control, find my phone, music control, stopwatch, countdown timer,
weather info, idle alerts, drink water reminder and alarm. As a fitness tracker, it comes with blood oxygen saturation and Blood pressure monitoring features as well as an optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and sleep monitoring.

As for the pricing and availability details, the Just Corseca Snugar carries a slightly higher price tag of Rs. 8,999 (~$119) while the Slingshot is priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$106). The models are already up for grabs via various online and offline retail platforms.

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Realme Narzo 50 launch timeline and color variants leaked

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 11, 2022

Realme is expected to launch a few Narzo 50 phones in the coming months. Currently, we have the Realme Narzo 50A and 50i available in the market. Now, the company is rumored to bring more phones like the vanilla Narzo 50 and Narzo 50A Prime. However, the launch date was yet to be officially revealed. Today, 91Mobiles has tipped the launch timeline of the vanilla Narzo 50 and also revealed the probable color variants.

As per the publication, the new Realme Narzo 50 will debut in March this year. The launch will commence as early as the first half of March. The Narzo 50 will come in two color variants – Gray and Green.

Previously, the vanilla Narzo 50 was spotted on EEC confirming a 4,880mAh battery capacity. It has 33W fast charging support. The device is expected to come with an FHD+ screen with a high refresh rate.

Other than the vanilla model, we also expect to see the Narzo 50 Prime at the event. The device will come with a 4,890mAh battery that will be marketed as a 5,000mAh cell. It will have an 18W fast charging technology. This battery capacity will be smaller than the Narzo 50A.

Notably, the 50A Prime was also seen on the Indian website last month. Unfortunately, it didn’t reveal anything else apart from its Indian existence. Later after the Indian launch, these phones may also get a global release.

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HUAWEI nova 9 SE receives necessary certifications ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 11, 2022

Huawei is soon expected to launch the HUAWEI nova 9 SE. This smartphone will be the successor of HUAWEI nova 8 SE. The upcoming phone has been spotted on multiple certification websites. Its listings have disclosed a couple of its features.

The forthcoming HUAWEI nova 9 SE has been certified by certification bureaus like NBTC, EEC, and WiFi Alliance. According to the listings, it will arrive with model number JLN-LX1.

Unfortunately, certifications do not say much about the handset. They have only revealed a couple of things about the phone.

First and foremost, it will boot Android. However, the version of Android is a mystery. Anyway, we can expect it to come with EMUI in international markets and HarmonyOS in China. Secondly, the device will offer dual-band WiFi connectivity.

Having said that, there’s a chance that the HUAWEI nova 9 SE could be a rebranded HONOR 50 SE. Because this handset with model number JLN-AL00 had already appeared on TENAA in January.

The images clearly show it to be identical to the device from its former sub-brand. The TENAA listing says that it will come with a 2.4GHz octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 3,900mAh battery, and 66W charging.

Last but not least, the smartphone will measure 164.64 × 75.55 × 7.94mm in dimensions, weigh 191g, and arrive in three colors (blue, black, white).

As of now, Huawei is yet to officially announce the launch date of HUAWEI nova 9 SE for both China and international markets.

Dynamic theming will come to Samsung, Xiaomi & other OEM’s Android 12 devices: Google

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 11, 2022

Along with the introduction of Android 12 came one of the most intriguing features offered on the new OS called Material You. With the help of the ‘monet’ theme engine, the new feature extracts colors from the current wallpaper and splashes it across the system UI and supported apps, giving users greater control than ever over what their phone’s software looks like.

So far, the feature has mostly been available on Google Pixel devices. But now, Google has officially announced that devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, Tecno, “and more” will all be getting the feature.

Yesterday (February 10, 2022), Google’s Android product manager Rohan Shah took to the Android Developers Blog to make the announcement stating “As more Android 12 devices land in the next couple months, our OEM partners are working with us to ensure that key design APIs, especially around dynamic color, work consistently across the Android ecosystem so developers can have peace of mind and users can benefit from a cohesive experience.”

Although the post didn’t mention any specific date or timeline on which Android 12 smartphone users can expect the feature to drop, however, considering how rocky the release of Android 12 has been so far, it does bring a sense of relief that Google is working closely with other OEMs to integrate the feature on their custom Android skins.

Earlier this week, a report surfaced stating that dynamic color themes will become a requirement for phones getting Android 12. “Referencing internal Google documentation, our source says that starting on March 14, Google will require that any new Android 12-based software builds submitted for Google Mobile Services (GMS) approval implement a dynamic theming engine that meets certain requirements.”

So it appears like the dynamic theming feature is here to stay and will soon be available on all Android devices running the latest Android 12 OS or higher in the future.

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China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia rank top three in smartphone addiction, research shows

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 11, 2022

A new study has revealed the countries with the worst smartphone addiction problems, and China, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia have ranked top three.

Researchers at McGill University in Canada studied smartphone usage among nearly 34,000 people in 24 countries around the world between 2014 and 2020, and published their findings in the journal Computers in Human Behavior (via Daily Mail).

Surprisingly, US ranked 18, while Germany and France were the lowest in the list.

The Smartphone Addiction Scale is widely used to measure smartphone addiction. It includes aspects related to impact on daily life, uncontrolled use of mobile phones, and withdrawal from smartphone addiction.

The subjects were between 15 and 35 years old, with an average age of 28.8 years, and the majority of the subjects were women (60%).

Researchers also calculated each country’s problematic smartphone use, ranging from 10 to 60. China ranked highest, with a score of 36 out of 60.

The possible reasons behind different scores in different countries were speculated to be social norms and cultural expectations related to motivation to stay connected via smartphones. Countries like Germany and France are “individualistic and culturally loose,” making them less likely to promote such norms.

All in all, it was found that problematic smartphone use is growing globally and can result in “psychological consequences.”

“We conducted a meta-analysis of problematic smartphone use, focusing on young adults,” the research team said in the paper, “Problematic smartphone use increased across the world between 2014 and 2020, and we expect this trend to continue.”

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Here’s the AnTuTu list for the most cost effective phones in Jan 2022

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Sean

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Feb 11, 2022

Earlier this week, we had reported on AnTuTu’s list for the best performing Android smartphones in the flagship and mid range category in January 2022. Now, we have another AnTuTu list, which showcases the most cost effective phones in multiple price segments in the same month.

In the first segment, AnTuTu listed the most cost effective phones under the 1,999 Yuan (roughly 315 US Dollars) price range. Here, the Realme Q3s topped the list with a cost effective score of 448.9 points. The Redmi Note 10 Pro arrived second in this segment with a cost effective score of 433.5, while the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition came in third with a score of 409. AnTuTu ranked these phones based on the processor they offered, along with their pricing, display, and many other factors as well. The Q3s topped the list thanks to its 144Hz variable refresh rate display, paired with Snapdragon 778 SoC, and more.

Moving forward, the Realme GT topped the list for the segment between 2,000 Yuan and 2,999 Yuan (roughly 470 US Dollars) with a cost effective score of 354.1 points. It managed to achieve this score thanks to its flagship level Snapdragon 888 SoC, UFS 3.1 storage, and 8GB of LPDDR5 memory as well. The Realme GT Neo2T followed close behind with a score of 335.5, while the Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro came in third with a 327.1 cost effective score.

Talking about the 3,000 Yuan and 3,999 Yuan (roughly 630 US Dollars) price segment, the Xiaomi 12 took the lead with a cost effective score of 255.8 points. Its features the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with a premium 6.28 inch AMOLED display and 67W fast charging, which made it a compelling offering despite not being the most expensive model in this segment. The iQOO 9 came second with a 248.9 cost effective score, and Redmi K40 Pro came third with 239.3 points.

Beyond this segment, we see smartphones that are priced around 4,000 Yuan to 4,999 Yuan (roughly 786 US Dollars). Realme managed to take the lead again with its GT2 Pro that received a cost effective rating of 235.7. It was one of the more affordable models in the segment and offered 2nd gen LTPO OLED display with 2K+ resolution. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powers the device, which also houses two 50 megapixel sensors on the rear. The Xiaomi 12 Pro took the runner up spot with a 207.5 score, and the iQOO 9 Pro was third with 199.3 points.

Lastly, we enter the ultra premium segment of smartphones. These device are priced over 5,000 Yuan and are the most expensive models in the market. The Vivo X70 Pro+ lead this category with a 150.5 cost effective point, with its Samsung E5 AMOLED display that offers 120Hz variable refresh rate. It also sports other top notch specs as well. Honor Magic3 Pro came in a close second with 145.9 points while the Xiaomi 11 Ultra sat at the third spot with 137.8 points.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup features configurable virtual RAM support

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Jeet

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Feb 11, 2022

Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphone that comes running the company’s own One UI 4.1 out-of-the-box based on the Android 12 operating system with a focus on improving user experience.

In line with that, the South Korean tech giant has a new feature to enhance the user experience on these newly launched smartphones by allowing users to configure the amount of virtual memory on the devices.

The company has introduced a feature called RAM Plus for the Galaxy lineup of devices that enables users to increase the amount of RAM to improve the phone’s performance. The amount of virtual RAM can be selected out of four options — 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB.

The feature basically allocates some of the phone’s storage phone as virtual RAM. This is similar to Windows allocating a portion of disk storage to use as virtual RAM for a scenario where the physical RAM is insufficient.

Although the feature isn’t new, the Galaxy phones were limited to using only 4GB of storage as virtual RAM but with the One UI 4.1, the company is now allowing the users to choose up to 8GB in case that much memory is needed.

It’s noteworthy that the 4GB storage is selected by default to be used as virtual RAM and while users can change the configuration, there’s no option for disabling this feature on the Samsung Galaxy devices.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 ‘Bahamas Blue’ variant appears on official website

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 11, 2022

OPnePlus has confirmed to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in India on February 17. Though the smartphone is yet to go official, we know almost everything about it, thanks to numerous leaks in the past few days. Now, the brand itself has disclosed the design of the handset accidentally.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Bahamas Blue — OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Bahamas Blue

OnePlus has mistakenly revealed the complete rear design of the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 on its website. The color variant shown in the picture above will be officially called ‘Bahamas Blue’.

Since the renders of the phone had already leaked weeks ago, the image shows nothing new. In a nutshell, the device will look like multiple other mid-range and budget smartphones from the Oujia group, which consists of OPPO, OnePlus, and realme.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is tipped to arrive in two memory configurations in India. The base 6GB + 128GB and the higher 8GB + 128GB variants are said to cost ₹23,999 and ₹24,999 respectively.

The handset is expected to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition display specs detailed, achieves 15 quality records

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 11, 2022

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is almost here now and ahead of the release, Redmi has been busy teasing the device’s specifications and features. The latest from today reveal almost the entirety of its display specs, with Redmi GM Lu Weibing also saying the device has collected DisplayMate A+ certificate and achieved 15 quality records at once.

First things first, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has a 120Hz display with a 480Hz touch sampling rate. The unit also supports 1920Hz PWM high-frequency dimming to reduce the stress on the eyes during longer gaming sessions. Redmi says that compared to the conventional 480Hz, the dimming frequency on the K50 Gaming is 3 times higher, which helps preserve color accuracy in low light.

Redmi has also listed all the achievements of the K50 Gaming’s display and we have given them below:

Highest contrast
Minimum screen reflectivity
Minimum viewing angle brightness change
Largest screen native color gamut
Optimum white color accuracy
Best absolute color accuracy
Highest OLED smartphone full-screen brightness

The 480Hz touch is further enhanced by Super Resolution Touch, which is claimed to increase the “touch screen partition from 2400 x 1080 to an incredible 24000 x 10800.” This allows much more granular movements, particularly in shooting games.

Redmi also claims that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition’s display employs a “Primary Color Screen” that allows “professional color accuracy.”

Last but not least, all of that fancy display tech is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, which comes with significantly improved drop and scratch resistance.

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Acer Aspire 3 laptops launched at Rs.50000 ($664) in India: Intel 11th gen, Nvidia MX350 & more

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 11, 2022

Taiwanese PC maker Acer has launched a new laptop in the Indian market dubbed the Acer Aspire 3. Following the subcontinent’s push for in-house manufacturing, the Aspire 3 is the company’s second laptop under the Make in-India scheme. So without further delay, let’s check out its specs and features.

Acer Aspire 3 Specifications

The Acer Aspire 3 comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD TFT LCD display offering a 16:9 aspect ratio. The laptop comes with relatively thin vertical bezzles and features a slightly decent-sized forehead and a thick chin which is quite typical in traditional laptops. The forehead also carries a 720 HD webcam for video calls.

The Acer Aspire 3 is powered by Intel’s 11th gen CPU and is offered in three different configurations. The base model is powered by an Intel i3 1155G7 and is paired with Intel UHD graphics. It is also offered with an Intel i5 CPU which can either be purchased with the integrated Intel Xe GPU option or with a discrete Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU.

The base i3 model comes with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB of storage whereas the i5 models get 8GB DDR4 RAM coupled with a 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. All three variants boot Windows 11 out of the box.

The laptops carry a 36.7Whr battery which Acer has claimed can last up to 9 hours on a single charge. The laptops also come with a 45W adapter for charging.

Connectivity options offered on the laptops include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, a single HDMI port, dual USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, an RJ45 Ethernet connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. They also have inbuilt dual speakers and microphones.

Acer Aspire 3 Price and Availability

The Intel 11th gen i3 variant of the Acer Aspire 3 carries a price tag of Rs. 50,000 ($664). The Core i5 model with the integrated Iris Xe graphics is offered at Rs. 53,990 ($716) and the top-spec i5 variant carrying the discrete Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU has been priced at Rs. 58,990 ($783) for the Indian market. All three models of the Acer Aspire 3 lineup have been made available for purchase on the Indian e-commerce website Flipkart.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro spotted on Bluetooth SIG prior to its launch

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Sean

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Feb 11, 2022

Motorola is set to launch its new Moto Edge 30 Pro in India soon. But ahead of its launch on 24th February 2022, the smartphone has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website.

For those unaware, the Moto Edge 30 Pro is expected to be a rebadged version of the smartphone maker’s Edge X30, which was launched in China back in December 2021. And now, the Bluetooth SIG database (Via MySmartPrice) has revealed some information regarding the upcoming smartphone. Looking at the certification listing, the device carried the model number XT-2201-1 for the global market. This model number basically confirms that it is a rebadged Edge X30 as well, which has the model number XT-2201-2.

In other words, we can also expect similar specifications on global variant. So, the Edge 30 Pro would likely feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It would also be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 68W fast charging as well. On the front, it sports a 6.7 inch POLED display that features FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

Motorola — Moto Edge 30 Pro leaked render

This screen also offers 700 nits of peak brightness and its panel is also HDR10+ certified as well. While the front houses a single 60 megapixel punch hole selfie camera, the rear features a triple camera setup. This includes a 50 megapixel primary camera with OIS support, paired with another 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor as well.

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Red Magic announces new Turbo Cooling Fan for mobile gamers

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Sean

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Feb 11, 2022

Red Magic has just announced a new product in China. It is a the new Turbo Cooling Fan, which is an accessory that will help keep smartphones cooler during intense tasks like mobile gaming.

As per official notes, the new Red Magic Turbo Cooling Fan is built with the Chinese smartphone maker’s turbo cooling technology. The back clip fan feature 29 blades that run at high speeds for cooling. This enables it to output powerful air cooling that helps in keeping the temperature of the device in check, lowering it by 4° Celsius. With the brand being known for its gaming smartphones, the new gaming accessory would be welcomed for its customers that play intense 3D games like PUBG Mobile often.

Looking at its design, it appears to have a spaceship rocket like body with the fan being housed in the middle. The teaser shared by the brand also hints at it featuring RGB LED lighting as well, which would add to its “gaming aesthetic.” You know how the saying goes, “more RGB = better gameplay experience.” Unfortunately, finer details like pricing is known as of right now, but the product is set to be released on 17th February 2022 in China. So for those interested, you can check it out as your next gaming accessory.

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OnwardMobility kills the 5G BlackBerry project after losing rights to BlackBerry’s name

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Sean

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Feb 11, 2022

Just last month, it was confirmed that a new BlackBerry 5G phone with a keyboard would launch this year. This was set to be the first BlackBerry smartphone in years, but now, it seems like this device is cancelled after OnwardMobility lost rights to the BlackBerry’s name.

Back in August 2020, it was revealed that OnwardMobility is the latest licensee for the BB brand for smartphones. While the BlackBerry 5G phone suffered from delays, OnwardMobility insisted that the device is on its way. But according to an AndroidPolice report, the 5G BB project is apparently dead. The news arrives from Kevin Michaluk, founder of CrackBerry, and other sources have revealed that OnwardMobility is not planning on working on the project any longer.

Reportedly, the company has cancelled the project despite acquiring the license to use the American phone maker’s name. Furthermore, even BlackBerry is looking to distance itself from its past identity as a smartphone vendor as it sold the rest of its mobile patents earlier this month for 600 million US Dollars. While we have not seen any leaks related to OnwardMobility’s 5G BlackBerry phone, it was believed to feature a design similar to the previously launched BB Priv, which was an Android slider phone.

For those unaware, the new 5G BB phone was planned to release in mid 2021, but faced delays due to issues with the supply chain followed by BlackBerry CEO John Chen changing his decision of having another OEM try and revive the brand on another smartphone. So, with OnwardMobility losing the license to its name, we might not see another BlackBerry phone for a long time.

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realme’s first 150W charging phone in the works, will use 160W charger from OPPO

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 11, 2022

Some upcoming realme phones will support either 80W or 150W charging speeds, with the latter making use of the same 160W charging brick that will be used by OPPO, Digital Chat Station has revealed through a post on Weibo.

The highest-rated charging smartphones on the market right now peak out at 120W, capable of filling up 4,000 to 5,000mAh batteries in just 15 minutes or so. All brands currently capable of this are Chinese with some of them being Xiaomi, iQOO, and OPPO.

One of the known upcoming offerings with support for 120W+ charging is the REDMAGIC 7 Pro. It features 135W super flash charging and comes with a 165W gallium nitride charger. The 5,000mAh unit in the phone can be filled up to 100% in just 15 minutes.

In the Android camp, companies like realme, Xiaomi, and nubia have continued to smoke the competition. The iPhone 13 series only supports up to 29W charging while Samsung’s fastest charging phone tolerates no further than 45W.

Aforementioned fast charging freaks are also already working on 200W charging solutions. Xiaomi’s 200W charging speed demonstration for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro earlier showed that the solution could charge the phone’s entire 4,000mAh battery in under 8 minutes. Commercial release of the tech is still likely several months away though.

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iQOO 9 series India launch date is finally out

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 11, 2022

After teasing for days, iQOO has finally revealed the launch date for the iQOO 9 series in India. The latest premium smartphone lineup from the brand will make its way to the county two weeks from now. Let’s check out the exact launch date and the expected phones.

IQOO 9 PRO review featured 4 — iQOO 9 Pro (China)

The iQOO 9 series will launch in India on February 23. Like its predecessor, the new lineup will also be sold on Amazon in the region. The brand hasn’t disclosed the models coming to the country. However, the teasers suggest that there will be a BMW M Motorsport Limited Edition.

According to leaks, the iQOO 9 family for India will consist of three devices. Interestingly, only one of them will be somewhat similar to the phone sold in China with the same name.

Reports say that the iQOO 9 coming to India will be a rebranded iQOO 8 sold in China. This handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset.

Further, the iQOO 9 Pro for India will be the same as the iQOO 9 Pro available in China. Though it will have the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it will arrive with certain tweaks like a downgraded display.

Finally, the iQOO 9 SE for India will be a rebadged iQOO Neo 5S from China. This device will be the cheapest of all three as it will house the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip.

Deal: Get $60 Discount on BMAX X14Pro Gaming Laptop on Amazon US (Coupon)

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Feb 11, 2022

BMAX X14Pro Gaming Laptop which generally retails for $499 is now available at a discounted price of $439 only at Amazon US. The $60 discount is available as a page coupon on Amazon US. This is a limited-time deal.

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BMAX X14Pro Gaming Laptop at $439 (after discount)@Amazon US

BMAX X14Pro is the first flagship laptop from BMAX. It features a 14.1” FHD IPS display with 1920x1080p resolution and an 81.2% screen-to-body ratio. The laptop comes with narrow bezels which enhances your visual experience and the AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics Card (8 Cores) ensures powerful and smooth gameplay. With the Vega 8 card, you can smoothly play back your 4K videos and run your games with ease.

The laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5-3450U processor which is one of the best options for demanding games in this price segment. The processor comes with 4 cores and 8 threads which is more than enough for your office, education, and casual gaming needs. The laptop also comes with powerful and silent cooling fans with dual 8mm copper heat pipes that keep the CPU at a suitable temperature at all times.

BMAX X14Pro Gaming Laptop comes with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB. This means you will have more than enough storage space for your games, videos, favorite TV shows, and more. The laptop is fueled by a 57Wh large capacity battery that gives you up to 7 hours of battery life and comes with a full-size backlit keyboard and large trackpad.

Encased in a beautiful metal body the laptop is just 18.3mm thick and weighs 1.3kg (2.9lbs). This means you can easily carry the laptop on long journeys for both business and pleasure. Generally retailing for $499 you can now buy BMAX X14Pro Gaming Laptop at a discounted price of $439 only at Amazon US. Please note that the $60 discount coupon is only available for a limited period. So be sure to place your orders before the coupon expires.

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