Realme GT2 Pro price slashed, first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone to receive price cut

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Feb 9, 2022

Realme GT2 Pro was announced at the beginning of this year in China. Like other new flagship phones such as Moto Edge X30, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, iQOO 9 Pro, and OnePlus 10 Pro, the GT2 Pro is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset. Realme is now offering the GT2 Pro with a price cut of 500 Yuan in the home market through multiple platforms such as Realme China’s website, OPPO mall, JD, Tmall, Suning, Pinduoduo, and more.

The Realme GT2 Pro was announced in four variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These models were introduced for 3,899 Yuan (~$613), 4,199 Yuan (~$659), 4,499 Yuan (~$707), and 4,999 Yuan (~$786), respectively.

Realme GT2 Pro's listing on Realme China's website — Realme GT2 Pro’s listing on Realme China’s website

At the time of writing this post, we could not find the 8GB+128GB variant on Realme’s online store. As can be seen in the screengrab, the other three variants are listed with discounted price tags of 3,699 Yuan (~$581), 4,299 Yuan (~$675), and 4,799 Yuan (~$754), respectively. At present, the Realme GT2 Pro is the cheapest flagship phone featuring a 2K display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The device comes in four colors such as white (master edition), green (master edition), blue, and black.

Realme GT2 Pro specifications

The Realme GT2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED Quad HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 1400 nits of peak brightness. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 50-megapixel (150-degree ultrawide) + 3-megapixel (microscope) triple camera unit.

The SD8G1 powered handset ships with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12 OS. The handset comes with other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

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ZTE MC8020 5G router launched with peak Wi-Fi speeds touching 5400Mbps

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

ZTE, on February 9th, launched the third-generation 5G indoor CPE MC8020 router for a retail price of 2,999 Yuan (~$471) in China. It reached peak Wi-Fi speeds of 5400Mbps, thanks to the presence of 4K QAM modulation technology.

The ZTE 5G CPE MC8020 router supports 5G dual-mode, which can be used by China Mobile, China Unicom, Telecom, and radio and television (via IT Home). All frequency bands of four major Chinese operators are also supported along with the ability to run a simultaneous connection of 128 devices.

Upgrades over previous generations include a 25% higher Wi-Fi forwarding rate, a 15% increased coverage, and a 20% speed boost.

The boost in coverage can be owed to the usage of the world’s first four-way omnidirectional high-gain antenna, which is designed to penetrate walls. High-performance chips paired with Qualcomm’s dual-core 64-bit network acceleration engine have been implemented as well.

Last but not least, the router also supports NFC one-touch networking function, using which you can seamlessly connect your NFC-supporting mobile device without the need for inputting passwords. Simply open NFC on the phone, tap the router, and that’s it — you’ll be connected in no time.

It remains to be seen if the ZTE 5G CPE MC8020 router will be launched in the global market. There is no official announcement yet but it isn’t all that unlikely.

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Jeep & Razor have built an electric scooter for off roading

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Sean

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Feb 9, 2022

Jeep has just partnered up with Razor (not to be confused with gaming accessories maker Razer) for a new electric scooter. This model is not for kids however, and is being targeted for adults that are enthusiastic about off roading.

In other words, its quite a unique new e-scooter that is built for a particular purpose. The partnership between Jeep and Razor brings the new RX200. This electric scooter isn’t made to be the fastest or most powerful, rather, its adopts a wider design with 8 inch tires for a better off the trail riding experience. It has a top speed of 12 miles/hr with its tires being filled with pneumatic tires that seeks to offer a comfortable ride with great grip on uneven surfaces.

Unfortunately, the battery life might leave a lot to be desired since the RX200 only lasts for around 40 minutes of use. But some might appreciate that the electric scooter arrives iwth a style inspired by Jeep, which means you can expect to see a rugged look and the “Jeep” branding as well. The RX200 will be available for purchase from Razor’s official website and Amazon and is priced at 499 US Dollars. Notably, the new RX200 arrives amid a rising demand for electric bikes and scooters. While the known American automobile maker doesn’t offer its own e-scooters, Jeep does sell an e-bike of its own.

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Lenovo Legion Y90 key specs officially revealed before launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 9, 2022

Lenovo has been teasing the Legion Y90 gaming smartphone and the Legion Y700 gaming tablet for weeks. However, the company is yet to disclose their launch date. Though we know almost everything about the said device, one of the firm’s executives has officially disclosed its specs a few hours back.

Earlier today, Lin Lin, a product manager at Lenovo, shared a screenshot of Lenovo Y90’s ‘About phone’ page on Weibo. The picture confirms the primary features of the handset.

According to the image, the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This particular variant has 18GB LPDDR5 RAM, 4GB virtual RAM, and 640 GB UFS 3.1 (512GB) + SSD (128GB) combo. We believe that there will be other memory configurations as well.

Further, it will sport an AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 720Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate. It will run ZUI 13 and will draw power from a 5,600mAh battery, which can charge at 68W.

Since the Lenovo Legion Y90 is a gaming smartphone, it will also come with dual cooling fans with RGB light, a liquid cooling system, four ultrasonic shoulder buttons, two capacitive pressure buttons on the rear, and dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos.

According to previous reports, the handset will be called Lenovo Legion Phone 3 in international markets. It will arrive with a 6.92-inch screen with 1,300 nits peak brightness level, a 64MP + 13MP dual-camera system on the rear, a 16MP front-facing camera, and two USB Type-C ports.

Material You-style wallpaper-based dynamic theming could soon turn compulsory for all OEMs

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

Google has slowly but steadily been upgrading its software catalog to be Material You-compliant. Chrome OS and Search are among the latest to show hints of the new design language — but it doesn’t just end there. A new report suggests that dynamic theming will soon be turning compulsory if any Android 12 Android phone or tablet is to ship with Google services.

The source, which has spoken to Android Police, has picked off the information from internal Google documentation. It says that starting March 14, Google will require any new Android 12-based builds submitted for GMS (Google Mobile Services) approval to implement a dynamic theming engine. Certain conditions will be put in place alongside such as the ability to generate five tonal palettes based on a single source color.

It could be possible that this requirement will be going live with the release of Android 12L. The monet engine currently remains a Pixel-exclusive thingy and is yet to go full open source, but Android 12L is expected to integrate it fully into AOSP.

Manufacturers will thus have to create their own compliant dynamic theming engines or directly implement Google’s monet.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman says that some manufacturers like Xiaomi and Motorola have already started monet-related patches from Google’s internal Android 12L repository. Other manufacturers like Samsung chose to go with their own implementation of dynamic wallpaper-based theming, which while isn’t powered by monet, uses very similar logic.

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Renders of upcoming Motorola Hawaii+, Dubai, Rogue, Rhode, Austin smartphones leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 9, 2022

Motorola is expected to launch the Motorola Edge 30 Pro in global markets. Reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared official renders of upcoming Motorola smartphones that are codenamed Hawaii+, Dubai, Rogue, Rhode, and Austin.

Motorola Hawaii+ and Dubai

The Motorola Hawaii+ can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with a slightly thick chin. The green-coloured rear shell of the device has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit.

Motorola Hawaii+ (left) and Motorola Dubai (right)

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The Motorola Dubai appears to be a high-end device with slim bezels surrounding its punch-hole panel. It also features a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. It appears that the Motorola logo on the backside of both devices could be integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Motorola Rogue and Austin

Motorola Rogue can be seen sporting a display without any notch or punch-hole. It can be said based on the recent reports it could be called the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. It could be packed with the same internals as the Edge 30 Pro. However, one of the major highlights of the device will be that it will be arriving as Motorola’s first smartphone with an under-display camera. The Motorola logo can be seen placed at the bottom-left corner of the phone’s back.

Motorola Rogue (left) and Motorola Austin (right)

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Motorola Austin appears to be a mid-range with a punch-hole display, thick bezels, and 50-megapixel triple cameras. Its render was previously shared by 91mobiles back in November 2021.

Motorola Rhode

The Motorola Rhode phone will be arriving in 4G and 5G flavors. It appears to be a mid-ranger with a punch-hole panel and 50-megapixel triple rear snappers. The 4G model has a plain back, whereas the 5G variant has dotted patterns on its rear shell.

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Unfortunately, there is no information on the final marketing name and specifications of these phones (except the Rogue model).

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition to come with self-developed IO Turbo read-write engine

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

After announcing the launch date of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition earlier today and revealing its design, Redmi has continued teasing the gaming phone through a series of posts. The latest teaser talks about strides made in its read and write speeds, and they’re nothing short of impressive.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition comes with an exclusive, self-developed “IO Turbo” read and write engine that has been designed by reconstructing the file read and write architecture. The traditional single-threaded read and write has been converted to multi-threaded, doing away with bottlenecks.

This, Xiaomi claims, boosts decompression speeds up by 100% and copy speeds by 300%. Paired with top-of-the-line LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition should “challenge you to the limits of performance.”

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and support VRS variable resolution rendering technology.

Another cool bit revealed today was that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition comes with 5 major material upgrades for the entire thermal system to greatly improve heat dissipation efficiency. These span the design of the smartphone itself, chip thermal conduction, VC heat transfer, and graphite thermal diffusion.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition could be the first to launch from among the Redmi K50 series. The series is perhaps the most diverse yet, equipped with a range of processors including Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8000, Dimensity 9000, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

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Apple iPhones are recording Siri interactions despite users opting out

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Sean

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Feb 9, 2022

Apple has recently rolled out the iOS 15.4 beta 2 update. This software upgrade brings a number of fixes, including a bug that led to interactions with Siri being recorded, despite users opting out.

According to a ZDNet report, the bug first surfaced with iOS 15. It automatically enabled the “Improve Siri & Dictation” settings that allowed the Cupertino based giant to record, store, and review users’ interactions with its voice assistant. The iPhone maker told ZDNet that it has fixed this issue and has even deleted any recordings collected through this bug. Apple further added that it has turned off this feature for many users with the release of the latest iOS 15.2 update.

So, some users might receive a prompt that asks them for permission to enable the “Improve Siri & Dictation.” The company stated that “With iOS 15.2, we turned off the Improve Siri & Dictation setting for many Siri users while we fixed a bug introduced with iOS 15. This bug inadvertently enabled the setting for a small portion of devices. Since identifying the bug, we stopped reviewing and are deleting audio received from all affected devices.”

While the issue has been fixed, the company should also add a prompt that notifies users to keep their iPhones up to date, especially considering that the bug was related to privacy preferences. So we advise that iPhone users check if they have received the update and upgrade their devices to the latest build.

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Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL get final update in form of February security patch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

Google on Monday rolled out the final update for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The update, which was announced back in November, carries the latest February security patch and officially retires the devices from any further software support.

Both models had hit their official EOL back in October 2021 but Google was kind enough to provide an additional patch just as it did with the Pixel 2 series.

The update is actually the second after the Pixel 3 series’ hit the end of its guaranteed update period, with the first being a patch for the crucial Microsoft Teams emergency calling issue.

Google has confirmed to 9to5Google that the OTA is indeed the final release. The update is labeled “Feb 2022” and comes in two variants, with Australian carriers Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone getting their own version.

Pixel 3 XL: Android 12 — SP1A.210812.016.B1 (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU), SP1A.210812.016.C1
Pixel 3: Android 12 — SP1A.210812.016.B1 (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU), SP1A.210812.016.C1

The Google Pixel 3 XL was Google’s first attempt at an all-display front, although the result was a controversial notch paired with a huge chin. Design blunders aside, the flagship phone continued to impress with its camera capabilities and well-optimized, simplistic software.

The Google Pixel 3, on the other hand, went for a more traditional design and offered specs near-identical to its XL sibling save for the smaller battery and display with a lower pixel count.

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Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted at the Fremont factory by a Drone

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Sean

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Feb 9, 2022

Back in 2019, Tesla had unveiled a futuristic new vehicle, the Cybertruck. However, this model saw various delays in production. But now, a Cybertruck prototype has just been spotted, which showcases its ongoing development.

Last month, we had reported on the American electric vehicle maker delaying the Cybertruck’s production to late 2023, after previously delaying the production to late 2022 despite initial plans for 2021 production. While there has been delays, a drone shot has revealed that the company is actively working on the upcoming vehicle. The video was uploaded on YouTube (Via TechTimes) and offers us a look at the highly anticipated futuristic looking EV that has the recognizable angular design.

After Elon Musk announced the production delays, the Cybertruck had been spotted in the wild a couple of times. Now, the new footage from a drone gives us a clear look at a prototype, with Tesla engineers working on the vehicle. Recent rumors have hinted at the Cybertruck being smaller than the one showcased back in 2019. Although, the drone shots shows that it doesn’t appear ‘small’ by any means.

Unfortunately, since its a prototype, it was found to be missing a notable feature, which is its giant single windshield wiper blade that was shown off more than two years ago. But this might be due to the model being a prototype that is being worked on, since we can see the engineers hooking up the Cybertruck with what appears to be sensors and more.

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Redmi Smart TV X43 launched in India with 43″ 4K HDR Dolby Vision display

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

The Redmi Smart TV X43 was launched in India today as the most compact version of the Redmi Smart TV X series that went live back in March 2021. The launch takes the tally up to a total of 4 models and all of them carry identical specifications, save for the screen size.

Starting with the display, the Redmi Smart TV X43 has a 4K HDR (3840*2160) panel with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, and over 85% of the NTSC color space. Vivid Picture Engine and Wide Color Gamut are also supported. The inclusion of MEMC means blur-free visuals in sports and games.

For audio, you get a 30W (15W*2) dual stereo speaker setup with support for Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, and DTS Virtual:X. There’s also a Dolby Atmos passthrough eARC promising “a uniquely immersive audio experience that makes you feel like you’re inside the story.”

The Redmi Smart TV X43 runs on Android TV 10, meaning Chromecast is built-in and Google Assistant is supported. Mi Home app is also bundled, allowing a one-stop solution for all other smart devices at home.

The Android TV 10 interface is layered with PatchWall atop, offering an exclusive and intuitive content experience. The launcher comes with a number of features including smart recommendations, Universal Search, Kids Mode, and live TV.

The Redmi Smart TV X43 108 cm (43 inches) Black is currently listed for Rs 28,999 and will be made available starting February 16th on mi.com, Amazon, and retail stores.

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Realme 9 5G specifications leaked, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 9, 2022

The Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme Pro+ 5G smartphones will go official in the coming week. Last month, the company unveiled the Realme 9i handset. Recent reports have revealed that the company is also working on the launch of the Realme 9 5G. Recently, the handset was spotted at the FCC certification site. The FCC documents included a user manual of the phone through which some of its specs were revealed. Now, tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the key specs of the Realme 9 5G.

Realme 9 5G specifications (rumored)

The Realme 9 5G has a 6.5-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Probably, it will come equipped with an LCD panel. Other reports have revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole display.

Realme-RMX3388 (1) — Alleged image of Realme 9 5G from FCC documents

The Dimensity 810 5G chip will be present under the hood of the Realme 9 5G. The device is expected to arrive with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It will come arrive with Realme UI based Android 12 OS pre-installed. It will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Realme 9 5G will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It will be equipped with a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear camera setup may include a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The specifications of the Realme 9 5G are almost identical to the Realme 8 5G from last year. It appears that the Realme 9 5G may differ in departments like chipset and design as compared to its predecessor, which was fuelled by the Dimensity 700.

Realme 9 5G pricing (expected)

The new leak has no information on the pricing of the Realme 9 5G. The device is likely to be slotted between the Realme 9i and Realme 9 Pro. Probably, it will be priced around Rs 15,000 (~200).

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Redmi Smart Band Pro launched in India with 1.47″ AMOLED display, SpO2 monitoring

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 9, 2022

The Redmi Smart Band Pro was launched on Wednesday in India as part of a launch event that also saw the Redmi Note 11 series and the Redmi Smart TV X43. The wearable that was already released in multiple other markets outside of China, comes with a number of compelling specs including a 1.47″ Full AMOLED Display with always-on support.

Starting with the design, the front of the Redmi Smart Band Pro is occupied largely by the relatively large display that’s surrounded by slim bezels. The TPU strap has a matte finish and goes well with the overall “smooth and light weight” fit of the band. Weighing in at just 15g, you can practically wear and forget you’ve got it on.

The 1.47″ display has a max brightness of 450nits, sports a 194×368 resolution, and supports 100% NTSC for lifelike colors. 50+ official band faces mean you can customize its look to your heart’s content.

Over 110 sports modes are offered including basic stuff like outdoor running along with a bunch of other activities. These keep track of burned calories, heart rate changes, and workout durations. The band also comes with support for a couple of additional activities, namely trail running, and yoga.

Other health-related features include 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO₂ tracking, sleep quality tracking. Recorded info can be viewed from the band itself or through the Xiaomi Wear app.

The 200 mAh powering the Redmi Smart Band Pro can be filled up through magnetic charging and provides 14 days of usage. This can be extended to 20 days through the power saving mode.

Being rated 5 ATM, the band can go with you anywhere from a cold shower at home to shallow beach water.

The Redmi Smart Band Pro can be purchased for Rs 3,499 from February 14th through mi.com, Mi Home, Amazon India, and authorized retail stores. That pricing is a limited-time offer though, following which it will rise to Rs 3,999.

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Vivo T1 5G launched in India, with Snapdragon 695, 50 MP triple cameras, & 120Hz Display

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Sean

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Feb 9, 2022

The Vivo T1 5G has just been launched in India. The company claims that the new device is the slimmest 5G handset in the mid range segment (Sub 20K INR). So let’s check it out:

Design & Display

The Chinese smartphone maker clearly placed an emphasis on the new smartphone’s design. It features a 2.5D straight middle frame design, measures just 8.25 mm in thickness, and weighs 187 grams. The Vivo T1 5G sports a 6.58 inch IPS FHD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The front houses a waterdrop notch, which houses the selfie camera.

Camera

The Vivo T1 5G is equipped with a ’50 megapixel AI Triple Rear Turbo Camera’ setup on the rear. The primary sensor is a 50 megapixel shooter that supports Super Night mode and Bokeh mode among other camera features. This sensor is paired with two additional sensors, which are both 2 megapixel shooters. These sensors offer Super Macro mode, and even a human eye tracking focus feature as well. On the front, the device features a 16 megapixel selfie shooter.

Specifications

Under the hood, the handset houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which is a 6nm based 5G enabled processor. The company claims that this is the ‘fastest smartphone in the segment’, with a AnTuTu score of 400,000 points. Vivo further added that the phone arrives with a 15 percent CPU improvement and 30 percent bump in GPU performance. For memory, it features up to 8GB of RAM that can be virtually expanded to hit a maximum of 12GB RAM. It also offers 128GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.

The brand ships the T1 5G with a “Turbo 5 Layer Liquid Cooling” technology. As the name suggests, it uses 5 layers of cooling mechanisms like liquid copper tube, graphite heat dissipation film, and more along with turbo cooling intelligent thermal management system to reduce the device’s temperature by up to 10 degree Celsius. The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack and runs on Funtouch OS 12.0.

Price, Colors, & Availability

The device will be available in India in two color options, namely Starlight Black and Rainbow Fantasy (Blue). Vivo is launching the T1 5G in multiple configurations, including a 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, and 8GB RAM models that are paired with 128GB storage. It starts from 15,990 INR (roughly 213 US Dollars) for the 4GB variant, while the 6GB model costs 16,990 INR (roughly 227 US Dollars), and the 8GB version is priced at 19,990 INR (roughly 267 US Dollars). The first sale of the handset will start from 14th February 2022 and will be available for purchase on Flipkart.com, company’s official website, and partnered offline retailers as well.

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Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S launched in India with 90Hz AMOLED display, MIUI 13, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 9, 2022

After teasing for days, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S in India as scheduled. The latest smartphones from the company succeed the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10S from last year. They were first announced for other international markets at the end of January.

Redmi Note 11 / Redmi Note 11S Price and Availability in India

The Redmi Note 11 phones will retail at the following price tags in India.

Redmi Note 11

Price
- 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,499
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹14,499
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
Colors
- Space Black
- Horizon Blue
- Stardust White
First Sale – 12 PM, February 11

Redmi Note 11S

Price
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹16,499
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹17,499
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,499
Colors
- Space Black
- Horizon Blue
- Polar White
First Sale – 12 PM, Feburary 21

Customers will be available to purchase these handsets from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home retail stores, and partner retail stores across the country. They can avail a 10% discount using debit/credit cards issued by Bank of Baroda.

Redmi Note 11 / Redmi Note 11S Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S feature an identical flat frame design and a plastic body. They measure 159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm in dimensions and weigh 179. They come in two common colors and one exclusive color for each.

On the front, the devices flaunt a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness level, 1000 nits peak brightness level. It supports DCI-P3 color gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, and Sunlight Display.

Redmi Note 11 All Colors Global — Redmi Note 11

Further, they are powered by two different chipsets. The vanilla model sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, whereas the S model houses a MediaTek Helio G96 chip along with liquid cooling technology. Either way, the duo comes with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography and videography, both use a quad-camera setup on the rear comprising of an 8MP ultrawide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 11 arrives with a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera, On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S features a 108MP primary camera and a 16MP front-facing camera.

Redmi Note 11S All Colors Global — Redmi Note 11S

On the connectivity front, the handsets offer dual SIM card slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and USB Type-C port. They also have a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, z-axis linear vibration motor, and essential sensors (accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass).

The phones boot MIUI 13 based on Android 11. Lastly, they get their juice from a 5000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi CIVI gets an official price cut making it way more affordable

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 9, 2022

Back in September 2021, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone exclusively in the Chinese market. The device was launched at a starting price of CNY 2,599(~$408) and offered mid-range specs like a 120Hz screen and Snapdragon 778G SoC. Last month itself, the phone was available with a CNY 100(~$18) coupon and now, the device has received an official price cut.

The Xiaomi CIVI will not be available for as low as CNY 2299(~$361), which is a CNY 300(~$47) price cut. The device will go on sale for this price starting from tomorrow on JD.com and other authorized stores in the country.

The Xiaomi CIVI is the first device under the CIVI series. It comes with a 6.55-inch punch-hole AMOLED panel sporting a Full-HD+(1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

One of the phone’s highlights is its 32MP selfie camera. It is a Samsung GD1 sensor that has auto-focus and skin renewal technology. It also has dual-soft LED flash feature. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with RAM and LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging support.

The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner and features a Dolby Atmos speaker setup. It has NFC support and boots on MIUI 12.5(Android 11 OS) out of the box.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra to have a 120W fast charging support and a big battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 9, 2022

Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be soon introduced in China and will be an addition to the existing Xiaomi 12 lineup. The leaks so far have revealed some camera details of the smartphone with it having Leica-branded cameras. Now, the tipster DigitalChatStation reveals some more specs of the phone shedding light on its battery.

The tipster reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will have a 4,680mAh battery. This is slightly bigger than the Xiaomi 12 Pro that has a 4,600mAh cell. Furthermore, the Ultra will bag 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. This will be an upgrade over the predecessor Mi 11 Ultra’s 67W fast charging.

It is worth noting that the older Mi 10 Ultra did support the same 120W and 50W charging solution. So, Xiaomi seems to skip it last year and is bringing it back again this year. Also, even the current Xiaomi 12 Pro has the same fast charging speeds.

Apart from this, the tipster had earlier revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will feature a Samsung AMOLED panel with a 2k resolution. It will be a curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.

ben geskin xiaomi 12 ultra render — Credits: Ben Geskin

In terms of optics, the device is touted to have a similar camera system as the Mi 11 Ultra. As per a tipster, it will have the same 50MP + 48MP + 48MP triple camera system but will have Leica branded sensors, which is unlike the predecessor. One of these sensors will be a 5x periscope lens.

Although not confirmed, it is expected to come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to run on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 OS out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra: India variants, color options, availability leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 9, 2022

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S22 lineup and Galaxy Tab S8 series later today. Ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is working hard to leak everything about the upcoming flagship smartphones and tablets from Samsung. A fresh leak by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the variants, color options, and availability details of the Galaxy S22 lineup.

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will come in two flavors such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will be available in three colors such as black, white, and green. Shown below are the renders shared by Agarwal.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely to come in two variants such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage options. It is speculated to come in colors like Phantom Black and Phantom White. The S22 Ultra will be also available in burgundy and green colors in other markets. Unfortunately, these color variants are unlikely to be available in India at launch.

Reports have claimed that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be made available earlier while the S22/S22+ could be release later in some markets. As far as India is concerned, Agarwal claimed that the Galaxy S22 trio might go on sale starting March 11.

In the past, Samsung has prioritized in releasing Exynos variants of its flagship phones in India. However, this time around, the S22 trio coming to India will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. As previous reports have revealed, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be the company’s first S-series flagship to feature a dedicated slot to store the S-Pen stylus. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy S22 lineup for the Indian market.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 demoted to biannual updates before Android 12 rollout

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 9, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy A51 in December 2019. It has been only a little over 2 years since its release. Despite that, the South Korean tech giant has already reduced the frequency of software updates for this smartphone.

According to GalaxyClub, Samsung has demoted the Galaxy A51 to biannual updates. The device had been receiving quarterly updates since its release. But unfortunately, not anymore as it will only get two security updates in a year.

For those unaware, the phone is eligible for three generations of OS updates. However, it has received only one in the form of Android 11 for now. Before it could get Android 12, the company has lowered its update frequency.

This raises a doubt whether Samsung will be able to keep up with its promise of delivering three Android updates and four years of security updates for Galaxy A51. Hopefully, the firm doesn’t disappoint customers and fans alike.

The handset is scheduled to get access to Android 12-based One UI 4.0 in April. Perhaps, the brand might start seeding the update a month earlier in March, like it has been doing for other eligible devices.

What are your thoughts on Samsung decrementing the security updates for Galaxy A51 just after a single Android update? Do let us know in the comment section below.

LG Display is reportedly gearing up to start producing OLED panels for Apple iPad

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Jeet

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Feb 9, 2022

Apple is slowly shifting towards OLED panels on its devices. The company is already using OLED display on the iPhone and Apple Watch and now the company is expected to use the same on the iPad and Mac in the coming years.

A new report from The Elec claims that LG Display is preparing equipment at its facilities and reconfiguring the production line to make OLED panels specifically for future iPads.

The report adds that LG Display is moving manufacturing equipment and tools from its E5 lines at a production plant in Gumi, South Korea to another plant of the company in Paju.

It goes on to add that the move is risky and rarely happens as there is a higher risk of equipment getting damaged during transportation. Apart from the risk of damage, the calibration process for the production line is also lengthy.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time we are hearing about LG Display working on OELD panels for the iPad models. Last month, it was claimed that the company is planning to expand the Paju plant to supply panels for next-generation ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ models.

LG is said to be planning to start the mass production of its OLED panels at the Paju facility a couple of years later, most likely in 2024. However, Apple is expected to launch the first iPad with an OLED display next year, most likely featuring a panel from Samsung.

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