OPPO Reno7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Specs Comparison

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Feb 10, 2022

Realme launched its first tablet dubbed Realme Pad back in September in India. The tablet offered budget-centric specs and came at an affordable price. Now, MySmartPrice reveales that there is another Realme Pad launch lined up for the Indian market. The publication has shared some highlights of the forthcoming tablet.

The publication reveals that there’s a new Realme Pad for the Indian market which may launch soon. This tablet device will be powered by a UNISOC chipset and will boot on Android 11 OS out of the box. Furthermore, the tablet has the model number RMP2106 and it has already passed the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) certification.

To recall, a mysterious Realme tablet was earlier spotted on Geekbench. However, it has a slightly different model number – RMP2105. It could be that it is just a variant of this tipped upcoming Realme Pad.

Also, a Realme Pad was seen on Camera FV-5. It revealed the camera details of the tablet. As per the app, the tablet has 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.68 aperture and 27.9mm focal length. On the front end, it has a 5MP selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 27.7mm focal length. This device has the model number – RMP2106.

Realme is yet to officially speak about this upcoming Realme Pad tablet. However, the company recently took a survey about Realme tablets. Seemingly the company is working on a Realme Pad and it asked for some feedback for the same. So, we can expect a new tablet from the company in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8 use armor aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus+

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Feb 10, 2022

Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones yesterday. The new lineup of handsets was accompanied by the latest generation of premium Android tablets dubbed as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. These two families of devices have two things in common – Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra — Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Last August, Samsung deb uted the frames made of ‘armor aluminum’ on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. The company claims that it is the strongest aluminum used in modern smartphones.

Within a year, this material is now used on the Galaxy S22 series as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. For the latter, the firm says that it provides over 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending than the Galaxy Tab S7 series.

Apart from new frames, these phones and tablets also come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection for their displays. All three handsets, including the vanilla Galaxy S22 sport this glass on their back as well. For those unaware, the last-gen regular Galaxy S21 features a plastic rear panel.

Anyway, as YouTuber Zack (JerryRigEverything) says ‘Glass is glass and glass breaks’. Hence, despite featuring the strongest aluminum and glass, users may want to protect their latest Samsung Galaxy devices from accidental falls by using a case.

Crayon Snow+ low-speed e-scooter launched in India priced at Rs. 64,000 (~$852)

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Feb 10, 2022

Crayon Motors have announced the launch of its Snow+ electric scooter in India with a starting price of Rs. 64,000 ($852). The Crayon Snow+ is a low-speed scooter that comes with some decent features that make it a good buy for its stated price range. The Snow+ is designed for commutes within short distances and it has a top speed of 25 km/h courtesy of its 250W electric motor.

Crayon Motors is a rising electric two-wheeler manufacturer. Its latest e-scooter, the Snow+ features central locking, an anti-theft mechanism, USB charging for mobile devices, GPS, and a digital speedometer, among other features. According to the company’s co-founder and Director, Mayank Jain, the Snow+ is a low-speed electric scooter well-suited for daily intra-city commutes. Customers’ expectations are met by the Snow+ lineup, as they provide a cost-effective option for pleasurable travel within the city.

Crayon Motors will ultimately scale up the speed ratings of its two-wheeler offerings and compete on the longer-range segment of the electric two-wheeler market in India. Indeed, the company says it will announce two new high-speed models later this month. Availability of the Snow+ electric scooters with a few configurations will be available in parts of India for now, specifically in New Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, among some major cities in the subcontinent.

There are a few key details that are still not known for the Snow+ e-scooter like the range of the model. Crayon hopes that the new Snow+ e-scooter will enjoy a decent reception in the rapidly expanding electric two-wheeler market in India.

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch boasts of “unlimited” battery life

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Feb 10, 2022

Garmin seems to be blazing the trail with its latest multisport smartwatch model, the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch, which the company claims, is capable of working extensively without conventional recharging. The company says that the solar versions of the Instinct 2 offer unlimited battery life due to improvements made on the solar technology supporting the models.

The Garmin Instinct 2 is built for rugged individualists and the additional unlimited battery feature in the solar versions of the model will offer greater depth and functionality of the smartwatch. Garmin is known to have put in extensive research efforts and resources in solar charging for its smartwatch, and the efforts have seemingly paid off nicely. Solar charging was debuted with the Garmin Fenix 6 series, and it has gradually been extended to other Garmin smartwatches with impressive results. The latest iteration of the solar charging feature for the Instinct 2 smartwatch marks a milestone with unlimited battery life functionality.

The Garmin Instinct 2 is a mid-range lineup and the unlimited battery claim may not be ascertained easily. It is a bold claim by the company and there could be several conditions that could warrant such functionality and its sustainability remains uncharted territory. The unlimited battery feature is only feasible on the 45mm model when it’s in smartwatch mode. This means that the unlimited battery feature will support only monitoring and notifications but it cannot operate in tracking activities. Putting the unlimited battery life claim in perspective, it may need direct sunlight support for the feature to operate.

The unlimited battery life may just be an additional layer of energy for the Instinct 2 which originally boasts of up to 28 days battery life. In any case, solar technology is an exciting feature that will continue on its trajectory of development.

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Sleek photos of the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle shared

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Feb 10, 2022

Triumph has released some stunning pictures of its sleek TE-1 electric bike prototype which is expected to offer up to 180hp power. The Triumph TE-1 seems targeted at the top echelon of the two-wheeler market and could offer stiff competition to some of the established brands in the two-wheeler segment of the EV market.

The rapid global expansion of the electric two-wheeler market has meant that established traditional power brands like the iconic Harley-Davidsons are also branching into the production of electric versions of their power bikes. The Triumph TE-1 will be the UK-based company’s first foray into the electric motorcycle market and the company plans to make a rapturous entry with the TE-1. The motorbike came to our consciousness back in 2019 when the company officially announced the model and now, the model has completed its third project phase which means a working prototype is already available.

The prototype images of the TE-1 shared by Triumph show a very beautiful and seemingly capable electric motorcycle. The images were accompanied by a short YouTube teaser of the TE-1. The beautiful sporty design of the Triumph TE-1 should be matched with the performance although specific technical details are lacking at this time.

The e-bike is rumored to pack a 180hp powertrain and this could come pricey as well. The next level of the test includes road and track testing of the TE-1, after which the final setup and calibration of the e-bike will be completed. For now, Triumph has not provided a timeline for the evolution of the TE-1 to a full commercial product for the market.

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OnePlus Y1S TV series launching on Feb 17, features Android TV 11, bezel-less design & more

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Feb 10, 2022

Earlier this week renders of the upcoming OnePlus TV Y1S series were revealed which are now confirmed to hit the market alongside the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 on February 17, 2022. Now, more information regarding the specs and features of this upcoming TV series have surfaced.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav OnePlus will launch four new smart TV models in their Y1S range. The vanilla Y1S will be offered in two sizes, 32-inch and 43-inch, and will be available online while the Y1S Edge will be sold in offline stores in 32-inch and 43-inch sizes.

OnePlus TV Y1S Specifications

The tipster has stated that the online models will have a 20W speaker setup and the offline model will have a 24W speaker setup. The SmartTVs are expected to come with Dolby Atmos audio support.

The OnePlus smart televisions will run Android TV 11 out of the box. It will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. In addition to this, the smart TVs will also have dual-band WiFi. They will draw power from a MediaTek MT9216 and come with G31 MP2 for graphics.

But that’s not all as OnePlus recently teased more features of the upcoming smart TV on its Amazon India landing page.

According to the company, the smart TV will feature a bezel-less design and it will be powered by Gamma Engine to deliver smooth frames. The company also confirmed that the TV will have Android TV 11 OS, meaning it will be equipped with features like One-time App Permissions, Auto low Latency mode, Inattentive sleep, and much more. It will also feature seamless integration with other OnePlus ecosystem devices, like the OnePlus TWS earbuds, OnePlus Watch, and OnePlus Smartphones.

The company has confirmed that the OnePlus Y1S series will launch at 7 pm on February 17th, 2022. The brand has yet to reveal the prices of the upcoming smart TVs but according to rumors they are expected to be priced somewhere around Rs.20,000 for the 32-inch Y1S model and Rs. 25,000 for the 43-inch Y1S model.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 65W SuperVOOC fast charging confirmed

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Feb 10, 2022

Earlier today, the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 received a number of leaks post the announcement of its official release date. These leaks concerned the specifications of the upcoming device as well as its release price. And now, OnePlus has officially confirmed one of the features of the upcoming smartphone.

According to the Amazon India landing page dedicated to the OnePlus Nord CE 2, the device will come with a 65W SuperVOOC charging support that the company claims will fill up enough juice in the battery to last up to an entire days worth of use in just 15 minutes. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is tipped to come with a 4,500mAh battery, so we can expect the charger to refill upwards of 60% battery in just 10 minutes.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 specs (rumored)

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The device is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device will boot OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11 out of the box. It is said to receive 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

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

The smartphone will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. Tipsters have also claimed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 will include a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB). It will measure 7.8mm in thickness, weigh 173g, and arrive in two colors (Gray Mirror, Bahamas Blue).

The device is expected to be offered in two memory configurations in India. The handset will cost ₹23,999 ($320) and ₹24,999 ($333) for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants respectively. OnePlus India has confirmed that the device will launch on February 17th in the Indian market.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max smartwatch with IP67 rating & 8 day battery launched in India

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Feb 10, 2022

Fire-Boltt, one of India’s leading smart wearables makers has launched their new Ninja Pro Max smartwatch in India. The IP67 certified smartwatch comes packing some impressive features, so let’s take a closer look at them.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max specifications

Starting off with its design, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max features a square-shaped dial with a crown button and measures 9.5mm in thickness. It comes with a 1.6-inch LCD (240×288 pixels) touchscreen display. The smartwatch has curved glass on the display which offers a 2.5D effect. The side-mounted crown button can also be used for navigating the wearable. It measures 34.5×41.5x40mm and weighs 45 grams.

Fitness-focused features offered with the Ninja Pro Max include blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, heartrate monitoring, sleep tracking, and meditative breathing. Additionally, the smart wearable also offers 27 different sports modes to help track your workouts.

The smartwatch is compatible with iPhones running iOS 9.0 and above and Android devices running Android 4.4 and above. Users can customize the looks of the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max with multiple watch faces via the Da Fit app.

The smartwatch can be paired with a smartphone to get call and text notifications as well as social media notifications. It also offers music playback control and camera control with the paired smartphone. It also offers basic smartwatch features including weather updates, step tracking, water drinking reminders, and sedentary reminders.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max comes with a 200mAh battery that offers a runtime of up to eight days and up to 30 days of standby time on a single charge. The smartwatch also offers protection against water and dust with an IP67 certification.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max pricing and availability

For a limited time, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max smartwatch is listed for an introductory price of Rs. 1,899 ($25) on Flipkart and Fire-Boltt’s official website. The new smartwatch is being offered in eight color options namely Black, Blue, Champagne Gold, Olive, Pink Gold, Red Navy, Rose Gold, and Yellow.

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Garmin D2 Air X10 is a GPS smartwatch for Aviators

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Feb 10, 2022

Watchmaker Garmin has launched a smartwatch that reminds us of its skills in manufacturing aviation equipment. The watch dubbed Garmin D2 Air X10 GPS Aviator smartwatch is actually designed for pilots while retaining the key features you’ll find in a smartwatch.

The watch is equipped with a GPS feature which enables it to be used for navigation. The company says pilots can use the watch to plot their way to the nearest airport, perhaps in case of instrument failure. There is a . Alternatively, you can choose to activate a direct course to the nearest airport or waypoint deploying a database of locations preloaded to the watch. There is also a horizontal situation indicator (HSI) course needle onboard that indicates whether the aircraft is either left or right of the desired flight path.

It equally comes with a flight tracking feature which gets activated as soon as the flight takes off. It also transfers useful data such as date, route, total flight time, and duration, to your logbook on flyGarmin. Pilots can also transfer the flight plan to the watch via the Garmin Pilot app.

In terms of the build, the Garmin D2 Air X10 looks similar to the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2 Plus. It utilizes a bright AMOLED screen protected by a later of Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It also contains many similar sports features that you can find on its predecessors including a built-in microphone. There are also tracking monitors such as heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, respiration tracking, and breathwork activities. It also features sleep tracking, sedentary reminder, and Garmin’s Body Battery tool that gives an estimate of the energy. There are several workout modes onboard as well as a storage space that can take up to 650 songs. Users can also stream directly from Spotify, Amazon Music, and others. You equally get support for Garmin Pay contactless payment platform.

It’s worth noting that the D2 Air X10’s battery life is slightly shorter than that of the Venu 2. The aviation-focused watch has a battery life of seven days in smartwatch mode, or 20 hours in full GPS mode with SpO2 monitoring while flying. For comparison, the Venu 2 keeps running for up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, or eight hours in GPS mode with music.

The Garmin D2 Air X10 comes in black and Ivory colors and is priced at $549.99. The aviator smartwatch is presently available from Garmin US and other third-party retailers.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series uses fingerprint solutions from Goodix

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Feb 10, 2022

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 series alongside the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. The three tablets in the family feature different sized displays and panel types. However, they come with fingerprint solutions from a common supplier – Goodix.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus Ultra — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series

Goodix Technologies took to Weibo to disclose that the latest premium Android tablets from Samsung use its fingerprint solutions. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S8+ flaunt the company’s under-screen optical fingerprint solution. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S8 sports an ultra-narrow side capacitive fingerprint solution.

Additionally, Goodix is also the supplier of the touch controller for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s massive 14.6-inch WQXGA+ (2960 x 1848 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The last time Goodix announced the presence of its tech in a major consumer product was in late December. The company revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Pro houses its first under-screen ambient light sensor.

As far as the Galaxy Tab S8 series is concerned, it is the successor of the Galaxy Tab S7 series from 2020. Instead of two models, the latest family includes three with the introduction of ‘Ultra’. The entire lineup consists of all the high-end features one can expect from premium Android tablets from Samsung.

All three of them are already up for pre-order in markets like the US. They will be available for purchase starting February 25.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G emerge on Indonesia’s SDPPI certification

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Feb 10, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A53 5G and A33 5G soon in the market. Previously, both phones were spotted on Samsung India’s official website, confirming the Indian presence. Now, both phones have arrived on Indonesia’s SDPPI certification site(via).

The listings confirm that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has the SM-A536E model number, while the Galaxy A33 5G has the SM-A336E model number. Apart from confirming the Asia presence, the listings do not reveal anything. However, both phones were spotted on a few certification sites earlier.

Starting with the Galaxy A53 5G, the phone appeared on the FCC, TENAA, and NBTC sites. The phone’s design was also leaked online. The smartphone has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by the unreleased Exynos 1200 SoC and have a 5,000mAh battery.

The smartphone will have two RAM options — 6GB and 8GB. It is expected to have 128GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 1TB. The device is rumored to come with 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP quad camera setup.

Coming to the Galaxy A33 5G, the phone was also spotted on some certification sites including FCC. However, not many details are known as of yet. It is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC and pack a 5,000mAh battery. It will also support 25W fast charging technology. The device is tipped to come with IP67 water and dust resistant rating.

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Nokia quietly launches the Nokia 105 African Edition feature phone

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Feb 10, 2022

HMD Global has launched a new feature phone apparently designed for Africa. The model is dubbed Nokia 105 African Edition and it appears to be similar to the model launched in 2019.

Nokia 105 was first introduced in 2019 and the company last year introduced a revamped version equipped with 4G connectivity. This new model has nothing similar but retains the durable design for which the company’s phones are known.

The Nokia 105 African Edition comes with a 1.77-inch QVGA screen and has 10 games pre-installed, including the popular Snake. It equally packs a rear shell made from polycarbonate.

The feature phone is powered by a unisoc 6531E processor paired with 4MB RAM. Tehre is also 4MB of storage space onboard. The phone runs on the Series S30+ OS and supports 2G connectivity only.

Keeping the lights on is an 800 mAh battery that is touted to last for up to 18 days and can keep the device going if you are on a call for up to 12 hours. The battery can be charged via a MicroUSB connector while at the top edge, there is a built-in torchlight. Nokia also says the device’s memory can retain up to 2000 contacts and up to 500 text messages.

The Nokia 105 is the top-selling feature phone in the world and we expect Nokia to retain the crown going forward. The pricing and availability details of this new edition are not known at the moment. However, the Nokia 105 African edition will retail across Africa soon.

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Samsung reportedly plans on increasing Galaxy S22 series production expecting higher demand

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Feb 10, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is having to put up with the ongoing semiconductor shortage, with the S22 and S22+ models getting delayed possibly due to it. The company CEO recently even visited Samsung’s manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to make sure that there are enough units in the market.

To deal with the crisis, Samsung has increased Galaxy S22 production by 20%, a report from The Elec has revealed. A total 30 million smartphones are now planned to be manufactured, out of which 12 million will be the S22. This standard model be joined by 8 million units of the S22+ and 10 million units of the S22 Ultra.

It is clear that Samsung expects its Galaxy S22 series to sell like hotcakes, but sales figures of the Galaxy S21 series beg to differ. The Galaxy S22 series has addressed several of the criticisms from the S21 series, one of them being the ditching of plastic backs. But whether it will translate to better sales is unknown at the moment.

Regardless, there are prospects that the global smartphone market will recover this year. This, combined with the fact that the S22 Ultra is sort of a return of the fabled Note series, should play out in Samsung’s favor.

Samsung Electronics’ component suppliers have been producing parts for the first batch of the Galaxy S22 series since November of last year. The volume plan of the models is expected to change depending on the initial market reaction.

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Alleged Realme GT Neo3 image reveals a slightly tweaked camera module

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Feb 10, 2022

Realme GT Neo2 was launched last year with Snapdragon 870 chipset and triple rear cameras. Now, it seems that the company is planning to release its successor, the Realme GT Neo3 soon. A tipster on Weibo has shared an image of a Realme device, which he claims to be of the upcoming GT Neo3.

As per the image, the device has a different design and sports a slightly tweaked camera module. Apparently, it has a triple camera system but has the third lens is positioned at the bottom. This is unlike the existing Neo2’s camera placement.

Unfortunately, the camera details aren’t revealed. But since it will be a successor to the Neo2, we can expect a new primary lens on the phone. That being said, it might have a newer 64MP sensor or a 50MP lens.

The back has a tri-color design with a mix of Silver, Black, and Orange. It also has the Realme branding at the bottom.

Other than the design, the tipster reveals that the Realme GT Neo3 will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery and support a 100W fast charging technology.

In related news, the company recently launched the Realme GT Neo2 in Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition in China. Later, the company confirmed that the limited edition model will also reach the Indian and European markets soon.

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Throwback Tech Thursday: Revisiting the HTC One (M7) – The BoomBox Metal Phone

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Feb 10, 2022

While HTC isn’t a major figure in the smartphone market nowadays, it used to be a popular brand that was known for its premium grade flagship handsets. A good example of this is undoubtedly the HTC One (M7), so let’s look back at what made this device standout from the lot.

What made the HTC One (M7) Special?

With the launch of the HTC One (starting from the M7), the Taiwanese company had showcased that it was far ahead in certain aspects compared to its rivals. This was especially true in terms of hardware. The One M7 was launched back in February of 2013 and was met with an overall positive reception for a number of reasons, despite it technically failing in the market, commercially speaking. In its launch year, many articles had surfaced talking about the best smartphones of the year, and the HTC One made the list every time, if not outright topping it.

Its iconic metallic unibody was one of its highlighting features. Keep in mind, this design was a novelty back when plastic rear panels were still common in flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and glass panels were just emerging as well. Even by today’s standards, the phone has a solid build quality, which was further complemented by the company’s Sense software. This was the custom skin that ran on top of Android OS and was one of the best UI’s back when stock Android wasn’t considered too appealing.

During the time of its launch, Samsung was dominating the high end Android market with the Galaxy S4, but the HTC One M7 was thought to be a close competitor in the same segment. Reviewers were divided between the two phones, but many had even agreed that the One M7 was in a league of its own in terms of design and build quality.

Impact & Future Influence

While a metallic body and stereo speakers are not ground breaking features any more, HTC’s One series helped in influencing the industry and popularized them. In 2013, stereo speakers weren’t as common, and its partnership with Beats Audio for its BoomSound speakers was iconic as well. Furthermore, the smartphone was touted for its unique user experience, with its HTC BlinkFeed receiving a lot of praises. The BlinkFeed is positioned on the left of the home screen, which is a common feature in modern day Android smartphones.

This feature also tied in with social media apps, or even news feeds as well for up to date info related to politics, sports, and much more. So, it is clear that the HTC One has made its mark in the smartphone industry. While the UltraPixel camera technology did not deliver the performance it had claimed, the company did bet right on the concept that larger megapixel count isn’t everything. Rather, a larger aperture and pixel size helps in letting in more light, which helps in better low light performance. In the future, other brands would follow suit and ship their devices with image sensors that have larger pixel sizes to offer a better photographic experience.

Design, Specs, & Price

The HTC One M7 sported a 4.7 inch LCD screen with a FHD resolution. It had a large notch and chin, which houses the dual front facing stereo speakers. The top notch also featured the 2.1 megapixel selfie camera. While the smartphone is nearly a decade old, its display had a 469ppi pixel density that allowed for a crisp viewing experience. Under the hood, it ran on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 SoC, paired with 2GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. This was a flagship chip in 2013, since Qualcomm hadn’t launched its Snapdragon 800 series yet.

On the rear, it featured a 4 megapixel camera, which had OIS support and a pixel size of 2µm (hence the name UltraPixel). It was powered by a 2300mAh battery pack that was non removable, which also wasn’t common nearly 10 years ago. As mentioned above, the design of the HTC One M7 helped it stand out in the crowd, which was even more evident in its brighter color options like Red, Blue, Gold. The smartphone had launched with a price tag of 650 Euros (roughly 743 US Dollars). In other words, it was quite expensive. But back then, it offered an experience like no other.

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Microsoft Your Phone will soon show recent apps used on your Samsung phone

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Feb 10, 2022

Yesterday, Samsung unveiled their new devices at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, which included the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. However, one announcement that might’ve slipped under the radar among all the hype is the upcoming improvement to the Microsoft “Your Phone” app for Samsung smartphones.

At yesterday’s launch event, Samsung briefly announced the Your Phone app will get a new quality of life feature for Galaxy smartphones which will now show the recent apps used on the smartphone. As we know, Samsung smartphones are the only device other than Microsoft Surface Duo that can open mobile apps onto Windows using the Your Phone app.

The new functionality will enable users to pick up anything they were doing on their smartphone and continue on their Windows desktop or laptop.

As seen in the image, the Your Phone application will appear in the Taskbar of your Windows PC which can be clicked to reveal the list of recently used apps on the phone. Users can also view all apps on the phone from this popup to access and open any apps they want.

As mentioned above, currently Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Microsoft Surface Duo are the only devices that allow users to use the mobile apps on their Windows-powered PC. But if you use a smartphone of any other brand, you won’t be left out for long as Windows is working on bringing dedicated functionality that will be able to run Android apps on PC. The functionality is said to come to both Windows 10 and Windows 11 and is currently in a limited beta testing phase.

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Strong iPhone 13 sales helped Apple beat Xiaomi in Vietnam in Q4 2021

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Feb 10, 2022

Counterpoint Research has released a new report on the Vietnamese smartphone market. The research firm says that the market grew 104% QoQ and 15% YoY in the last quarter of 2021. Samsung retained the top position. On the other hand, Xiaomi was pushed to the fifth position by Apple due to strong iPhone 13 sales.

Xiaomi 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Camera comparison_ Which one is PRO — Xiaomi 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic worries, and supply chain issues, the smartphone market in Vietnam, which is dominated by offline channels, went through difficulties throughout 2021. However, it sprang back to growth in Q4.

Both Samsung and Apple witnessed their highest ever shipments in the country last year. The South Koran tech giant led the market, followed by OPPO (including OnePlus), Xiaomi (including Redmi and POCO), vivo, Apple, and realme.

However, in the final quarter of the year, Xiaomi actually came fourth. It was not only beaten by OPPO and vivo but also Apple. Enhanced distributions strategy by Apple boosted the sales of iPhones in Q4.

The only brand that showed a decline in 2021 was OPPO though it held the second position overall by growing 88% QoQ in Q4. Being an offline-centric brand, the company’s growth decremented by 6% YoY due to lockdowns in Q2 and Q3 as well as a shortage of 4G SoCs.

Lastly, Vietnam has never been an online-first smartphone market, however, it did account for 15% of shipments in 2021 by growing 8% YoY.

Realme C35 debuts with 50MP triple cameras and 5,000mAh battery

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