iQOO 9 SE could be a rebranded version of this phone

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Feb 6, 2022

iQOO recently confirmed that it will be launching the iQOO 9 SE smartphone with iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in India soon. The Pro model has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, the vanilla model features the Snapdragon 888 Plus, whereas the SE model is driven by the Snapdragon 888. A few details of iQOO 9 SE are already known. It appears that the SE model could be a rebranded version of an iQOO phone, which was announced in December 2021 in China.

It is known that the iQOO 9 SE will come equipped with a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It features a triple camera unit, but its details are not known yet. It is likely to arrive with a starting price of Rs 35,000 (~$469).

The iQOO 9 SE will be an affordable flagship phone from the brand. This indicates it will be arriving to compete with the OnePlus 9RT, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The above-mentioned specs suggest that the iQOO 9 SE could be a rebadged version of the iQOO Neo 5 SE, which was announced with iQOO Neo 5S in December 2021.

iQOO Neo 5S specifications

The iQOO Neo 5S has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with a punch-hole design. It runs on OriginOS Ocean based Android 11. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and it has an OIS-ready 48-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) camera unit.

The Snapdragon 888 powered Neo 5S is equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It comes with other features such as an in-display fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers.

As far as the other iQOO 9 series smartphones are concerned, the iQOO 9 could be a rebadged version of China’s iQOO 8, whereas the iQOO 9 Pro will be the same model that was announced in January 2021.

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Tecno POP 5S launched with HD+ display, Unisoc SC98632E

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 6, 2022

Last month, Tecno launched three POP branded entry-level smartphones such as POP 5, POP 5 Pro, and POP 5X. POP 5S is the latest POP-series phone to go official. Now, it has announced the Tecno POP 5S smartphone in Mexico. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the POP 5S.

Tecno POP 5S specifications and features

The Tecno POP 5S has a 5.7-inch LCD display with a teardrop notch and a thick chin. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. It features a front camera of 2-megapixel with LED flash. The device lacks support for a fingerprint scanner, but it is equipped with face unlock feature.

The rear side of the phone has a 5-megapixel main camera, which is coupled with an AI lens and LED flash. Speaking of design, its rear shell sports an attractive dual-tone finish. A speaker grille is also available on the backside of the device.

The POP 5S is driven by the modest Unisoc SC98632E quad-core processor that clocks at 1.4GHz. The device offers users 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. Present under the hood of the device is a 3,020mAh battery, which can be charged through a microUSB port. For audiophiles, it features a 3.5mm audio jack. It comes with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2 The handset measures 148 x 72.3 x 9.9mm and weighs 160 grams.

Tecno POP 5S pricing and availability

The Tecno POP 5S comes in two colours such as purple and green. It has arrived in Mexico with a price tag of MXN 2,239 (~$108).

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POCO X4 5G India edition spotted at Geekbench, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 6, 2022

Brand POCO is reportedly gearing up to launch the POCO M4 Pro in India and some other markets. The upcoming M4 Pro will be a 4G model, but the company seems to be planning to launch the POCO X4, a 5G-ready handset, for the country. The reason behind it that is that the Indian variant of the POCO X4 5G has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site.

The Indian edition of the POCO X4 5G with model number 2201116PI has appeared at the Geekbench. The global edition of the phone with model number 2201116PG has been spotted at several certification platforms in \recent weeks. These findings suggest that the POCO X4 5G could be heading to multiple markets soon.

Coming back to the POCO X4 India edition’s Geekbench listing, it has scored 668 in the single-core and 2052 in the multi-core test. The listing reveals that it is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The device comes preinstalled with Android 11.

Reports have claimed that the POCO X4 5G will be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. However, it may come equipped with a unique rear design. The Note 11 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on MIUI 13 based Android 11.

The Snapdragon 695 mobile platform powers the device with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The device is equipped with 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 5, 2022

OnePlus does not want compromises and it recently came up with one of the most stunning flagships of the year if we exclude the absence of water resistance. We are referring to the OnePlus 10 Pro, a device that reconfirms the partnership with Hasselblad and hits the shelves with top-tier specifications. But it will have a lot of competition this year, that is the reason why we are comparing it with all the best flagships out there. After comparing it to the iQOO 9 Pro, this is a comparison between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the main Vivo flagship: the Vivo X70 Pro+. Is the new OnePlus flagship able to compete with the most advanced Vivo phone to date? This comparison will let you find out.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+

	OnePlus 10 Pro	Vivo X70 Pro Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 200.5 g	164.5 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm, 209 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 11, Funtouch OS or Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 50 + 8 + 12 + 48 MP, f/1.6 + f/3.4 + f/1.6 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	4500 mAh, Fast Charging 55W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging

Design

Both the companies paid a lot of attention to the design of their latest flagships. The Vivo X70 Pro+ comes with big dimensions but also higher build quality. There are different color options to choose from, including one with different materials. You can choose the glass back or the leather variant which is definitely one of the most impressive phones aesthetically. Further, unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. I personally prefer the leather variant of the Vivo X70 Pro Plus to the OnePlus 10 Pro. Which one would you choose?

Display

The specifications of the two panels are very similar, at least on the paper. The only advantage of the OnePlus 10 Pro is the so-called LTPO 2.0 technology which lowers the energy consumption coming from the panel. But for the rest, these devices do not differ too much. They have two AMOLED panels with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440p, up to one billion colors, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. Both the phones feature great stereo speakers for an awesome audio experience.

Specs & Software

OnePlus 10 Pro is able to provide higher performance than Vivo X70 Pro Plus thanks to its superior chipset: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform is actually the best Qualcomm SoC. It is built at 4 nm and it runs at a max frequency of 3 GHz; on the OnePlus 10 Pro, it is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage (UFS 3.1). You can get more internal storage with the Vivo X70 Pro Plus (up to 512 GB) and the same amount of RAM, but the processor is inferior: we are talking about the Snapdragon 888 Plus, a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 888, currently the best Qualcomm chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While the OnePlus flagship ships with Android 12, the Vivo one runs Android 11 out of the box, but it can be updated.

Camera

The most advanced camera phone of this comparison is the Vivo X70 Pro Plus, which is also one of the most impressive camera phones out there and has nothing to envy to Samsung and Apple flagships. It has a 50 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.6 focal aperture and gimbal OIS, an 8 MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, a 12 MP telephoto sensor for portraits with 2x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera with OIS. The cameras include Zeiss optics and support 8K video recording. The OnePlus 10 Pro is still an amazing camera phone, but it can not compete with the Vivo X70 Pro Plus.

Read More: OnePlus 10 Pro tipped to run OxygenOS 12 outside China

Battery

The OnePlus 10 Pro wins the battery life comparison thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery and more efficient components (LTPO 2.0 display and 4 nm chipset). It even features a faster wired charging technology (80W).

Price

The starting price of the Vivo X70 Pro+ in China roughly translates into €720/$825, while the OnePlus 10 Pro starts from €650/$745. While the OnePlus flagship provides a superior chipset and a bigger battery, I personally believe that the Vivo X70 Pro Plus is a more interesting device due to its amazing cameras including a periscope sensor and a waterproof body. If you want a better camera phone, go for the X70 Pro Plus, while the OP10 Pro represents a better option for gamers and power users.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 10 Pro

PRO

Superior hardware
More compact
Faster charging
Bigger battery

CONS

Not waterproof

Vivo X70 Pro Plus

PRO

Waterproof
Better rear cameras
Wider display
Up to 512 GB of internal storage

CONS

Inferior hardware

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BLU G51s debuts with Infinity Dot Display and 4,000mAh battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 5, 2022

BLU has officially announced the all-new BLU G51s in the global market. The smartphone offers specs like the UNISOC processor, HD+ display, and a 4,000mAh battery in the budget segment.

The BLU G51s comes in three color variants – Bronze, Olive Green, Red, and Gradient Blue colors. It is currently listed on the official website.

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Unfortunately, the pricing and sale details are unknown, at the moment.

BLU G51s Specifications

The smartphone has a 6.4-inch punch-hole display with an HD+ resolution. BLU calls it an Infinity Dot Display that has a 268 PPI pixel density. It has 2.5D curved glass and it is claimed to offer a realistic image viewing experience.

It sports an 8MP selfie snapper and dual rear cameras. The rear setup goes by dual 13MP sensors and has an LED flash. The rear camera is capable of capturing videos at 1080p at 30fps.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the UNISOC SC9863 octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. BLU has provided a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 64GB.

It packs a 4,000mAh battery. Since it is an entry-level phone it doesn’t have any sort of fast charging support. As for security, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone runs on Android 11 Go Edition out of the box and has a USB Type-C port for charging. Bluetooth v4.2 and Wi-Fi are some of its connectivity options. Following are its measurements – 162.4mm x 77.5mm x 9mm. It weighs 185 grams.

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OnePlus 10 Ultra concept renders surface after early patent leaks

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 5, 2022

Earlier this week, we got our first potential glimpse at the rumored OnPlus 10 Ultra through patent sketches. Now, Jermaine Smit aka Concept Creator, in collaboration with LetsGoDigital has made the concept renders of the upcoming OnePlus 10 Ultra based on earlier patent sketches and rumored specs of the device.

OnePlus 10 Ultra concept renders

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The front of the device looks similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro with a rounded display and narrow narrow edges. The display has a punch-hole cutout present on the top left corner for the selfie camera. The volume rocker is located on the left spine while, the right side houses the power button along with the signature OnePlus alert slider.

The back panel houses a rectangular camera island which extends to the side of the device, similar to the one found on the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, the camera setup has some notable changes. It will presumably come with a 48MP wide-angle camera and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera for the top two lenses. The device is expected to come with the MariSilicon X NUP which was unveiled back in December by the OnePlus parent company, OPPO. The OnePlus 10 Ultra is expected to come with a phrase like “powered by MariSilicon” printed on the camera island, which was also observed in a recent OPPO Find X5 render leaks.

The rectangular shaped cutout is expected to hold a zoom camera which might be the same as the OnePlus 10 Pro with 3.3x zoom capabilities or a superior lens capable of greater zoom.

The device will most likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or can even featured the improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ which is expected to launch later in 2022. The OS offered on the system will likely be the OxygenOS 12 skin which recently got its codebase merged to with OPPO’s ColorOS 12.

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Seemingly official image of the Vivo NEX 5 appears online confirming its February launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 5, 2022

Vivo NEX 5 has been appearing in the rumors way often these days. Earlier, the phone’s renders were emerged showcasing the design. Now, a new leak confirms the phone’s launch date and also gives us a closer look at the handset.

A Twitter leakster has shared the first look of the smartphone. Although the picture has been leaked, seemingly it looks like an official poster image. It reveals that the NEX 5 will debut in February 2022.

Furthermore, it shows off the White color variant of the smartphone. The device has a punch-hole display with only curved sides. This is contrary to the previous rumors that revealed a quad-curved screen. Nevertheless, it still looks impressive considering that it will actually be a big panel.

Moving to the back, the smartphone has the Zeiss optics, one of its highlights. The device has a quad-camera system with the fourth lens, what appears to be a periscope lens. Here, the primary lens is a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor.

Other than this, the Vivo NEX 5 is rumored to come with a 7-inch or a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED panel with QHD resolution. It will support a high refresh rate. It is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and pack a 5,000mAh battery. It will have an 80W fast charging support and a 40W or 50W wireless charging technology.

The Vivo NEX 5’s configurations and variants were also tipped. The device will launch in three configurations – 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB. It is expected to arrive in Earth Gray, Night Black, Blue shade, and White color.

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US pilots deploying robot patrol dogs on its southern borders

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 5, 2022

Border protection and monitoring have remained an integral component of national security for countries. This is more poignant for the United States which has a massive length of border and a mandate to effectively protect it from unauthorized entry. To this end, the United State may have incorporated quadrupedal machines in the form of robot dogs to serve as autonomous sentries at its borders. The testing of the robot patrol dogs is being done in the southern US border according to new details released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The machines are being tested in a variety of surveillance situations which the Department says has been successful so far. There are no timelines for the full deployment of these autonomous quadrupedal robots but it could come soon, due to the successful tests. The development of these machines will continue according to the DHS, and the southern US border could be a great stage for these machines to excel, given its inhospitable terrain.

The development is being driven by the research and development arm of the DHS, the Science & Technology Directorate, which focuses on Automated Ground Surveillance Vehicles (AGSVs). The machines are built by robotics manufacturer Ghost Robotics, popular for its Ghost Vision 60 robot. The DHS trial robot dogs are fitted with cameras and sensors for inspections and are programmed to autonomously patrol pre-set GPS waypoints. They can inspect train cars at railyards, walk around undercarriages, explore residential buildings, and respond to meeting potentially hostile individuals. They are well suited for the uneven terrain on the border, as they can navigate easily using their four legs.

There are still several issues including ethical ones, on the possible deployment of these machines to the US border and interacting with humans, as some activists see it as dehumanizing. This is not the first time that this kind of quadrupedal machine will be deployed in the fight against criminality, but their accuracy and battery life are some of the factors that could slow down the evolution of these robot dogs.

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Lady orders an iPhone 13 Pro Max but got a $1 bottle of hand soap instead

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 5, 2022

A 32-year old woman in London, the United Kingdom was shocked to receive a $1 hand soap delivery instead of an iPhone 13 Pro Max that she ordered for. The news adds to a growing list of buyers who were sent different things from the iPhone that they ordered online.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — iPhone 13 Pro Max

The woman, named Khaoula Lafhaily purchased the iPhone 13 Pro Max from her mobile carrier Sky Mobile for £1,500 ($2,031) on a 3-year contract. She completed the transaction, but when she received her package two days later, she was shocked to find only a hand sanitizer that is probably priced at $1. Lafhaily had noted that the service delivery of the company was poor, and she is yet to get her iPhone after making a complaint to Sky Mobile.

Lafhaily purchased the iPhone 13 Pro Max on January 24 and paid for a single-day delivery for the device. So the company muddled both the single-day delivery and actual product delivered. Sky Mobile had said it will investigate the woman’s issue, but it is unclear how the investigation has panned out, as the company has not reached out to the woman as of this moment.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Galaxy S22 series, Realme C35, Vivo T1 5G, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 5, 2022

Unlike this week, the upcoming week will be a busy one for smartphone launches. We have a total of five events. Out of this, two are for brand new devices. On the other hand, the remaining three conferences are for phones making their way to one of the important markets – India.

Out of all, the most important event is Galaxy Unpacked 2022 by Samsung for the Galaxy S22 series. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series | Source: Evan Blass

Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9. The conference will kickstart at 10 AM ET.

The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce three handsets, namely Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. They are also anticipated to be accompanied by three premium Android tablets, such as Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

All the aforementioned devices have leaked extensively multiple times in the last few months. The most interesting of all is Galaxy S22 Ultra as it will be the first Galaxy S smartphone with an in-built stylus.

2. Realme C35

The Realme C35 is set to launch on February 10. The phone’s global debut will happen in Thailand.

It is expected to come with a dewdrop-notched display, UNISOC T616 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP primary camera, 8MP selfie camera, Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery.

In terms of design, the handset will resemble the brand’s latest flagship lineup – the Realme GT2 series.

3. Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S

Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S are finally making their way to India on February 9. They will be not the only products at the event that will begin at 12 PM.

Xiaomi has also confirmed to announce the Redmi Smart TV X43 and the Redmi Smart Band Pro at this conference. The former is a new size model in the Redmi Smart TV X series, whereas the latter is the brand’s first fitness tracker with a rectangular display.

The phones are rumored to be costlier than their predecessors, however, the fitness tracker is said to carry an aggressive price tag.

4. Vivo T1 5G

Vivo T1 5G

The Vivo T1 5G will be the company’s second attempt at reviving an online-specific smartphone lineup in India. But the handset coming to the country will be different than the one sold in China with the same name.

The device for India will arrive with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM/128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and under ₹20,000 price tag.

As far as the launch date is concerned, the Vivo T1 5G will go official on February 9 in India.

5. Tecno Pova 5G

TECNO POVA 5G

TECNO POVA 5G is the brand’s first 5G smartphone. After making its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December, it is now heading to India on February 8 with an expected price tag of around ₹18,000-₹20,000.

The phone packs features like a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP + 2MP + AI len triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

Google swats Pixel 6 Magic Eraser bug with recent Photos app update

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 5, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on a new bug that popped up for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices. The bug was making it impossible for users to use the Magic Eraser feature. But not anymore as Google has issued a fix.

Recently, users took to Twitter and Reddit to report on a new bug that was causing the Google Photos App to crash whenever they tried to use the magic eraser functionality. The issue seemed to be caused due to a recent update to the Photos App. Google has reacted fast to the complaints and has issued a new update to fix the issue.

In a post on the Official Google Account on Reddit, the company wrote, “Thank you for your patience and bug reports. Starting today, we are rolling out a fix, so please update to the latest version of Google Photos (5.76.0.426251772 or higher) in the Play Store.”

For those unaware, Magic Eraser is one of the key features in the Pixel 6 devices which uses the machine learning capabilities of Google’s new Tensor processor and enables users to remove unwanted objects or people from their photos.

So updating the app will now fix the issue in devices that have been plagued by this bug. The abundant bugs faced by Pixel 6 series users ever since its release have many believing that the company simply doesn’t care enough to polish and optimize before releasing a new update. However, the quick fix comes as a reassurance that maybe not all bugs in the new Tensor SoC equipped devices are caused due to neglect by the search giant.

Despite being all over the news for various bugs and issues, the Pixel 6 series still appears to be the most popular Pixel device yet as Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai recently announced that the Pixel 6 series has set an “all-time quarterly sales record.”

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Apple to keep its upcoming event on March 8: Here’s what we might see

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 5, 2022

Just like every year, Apple is expected to hold its March event this year. However, the launch date was yet to be revealed. Now, as per Bloomberg, Apple could keep the event on March 8. Also, it is expected to be an online event like last few years.

This time around, we are expected to see new hardware as well as the public release of the iOS 15.4 software. Right now, the iOS 15.4 is in the beta stage and it brings some interesting features like the Universal Control. In case you are unaware, this update also allows iPhones to unlock even with the mask on.

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If we talk about the hardware, the much-anticipated iPhone SE is expected to arrive at the March event. As per earlier reports, the iPhone SE 2022 will retain the old iPhone 8 design. But it will have upgraded internals, new cameras, and most importantly, the 5G connectivity.

The new iPhone SE is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and the traditional home button. It will come with 3GB of RAM and the Apple A15 Bionic chipset.

Other than the iPhone, we might also see a new iPad Air at the event. The new iPad may come with the same A15 Bionic chipset and support 5G connectivity. It is reported to have a 10.9-inch screen. The Mac Mini is also expected to get a refresh at the event.

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Infinix Zero 5G officially confirmed to launch on Valentine’s Day in India

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 5, 2022

Some rumors from a few days back had indicated a February 8 launch date for the Infinix Zero 5G, but a new official confirmation from today changes that. According to the upcoming phone’s Flipkart microsite, the launch has now been scheduled for Valentine’s Day (February 14, 12 noon).

The microsite also reveals that the Infinix Infinix Zero 5G will be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chip and feature support for 13 5G bands. Its AnTuTu benchmark score has been revealed as well, standing at 475,073. Infinix claims that this makes the device the fastest 5G smartphone in the segment.

The previous rumors were based on leaks so it could be possible that they weren’t exactly false, and that Infinix has actually delayed the launch.

Regardless, those older leaks had also revealed some other key specifications of the phone. The Infinix Zero 5G will pack LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. Its display is expected to be an FHD+ 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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In the camera department, the triple-lens setup at the rear will be topped by a 48MP AI primary sensor. Authentication will be handled by a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button.

The smartphone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the XOS skin on top. The battery will be sized 5,000mAh and is likely to support 33W fast charging.

Based on official images, the Infinix Zero 5G will come in at least two color options — orange and black. We should be knowing more about the device in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G One UI 4 rollout in North America is now nearly complete

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 5, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G first got treated to stable Android 12 last month but the release was limited to Asia and Europe. This changed last week with both models getting the same last week in the US. And now, Samsung has also started rolling out One UI 4 for the foldable duo in Canada, almost completing the rollout in the North American continent.

The update for the Galaxy Z Flip carries firmware version F700WVLU4FULA in Canada and is available across the Bell Mobile, Rogers, Telus, and Videotron carriers (via SamMobile).

Similarly, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has gotten updated to version F707WVLU2EUL9 on almost all carriers including Bell Mobile, Fido Mobile, Koodo Mobile, Rogers, SaskTel, Telus, Videotron, and Virgin Mobile.

The only catch is that the update has given a miss to the latest February patch, coming with the one from December instead.

Regardless, if you haven’t received the OTA update yet, then you can perform a manual check by heading over to Settings > Software update.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G were launched back in 2020 with Android 10 based on One UI 2. Both devices have made it to the three-year Android upgrade support list, so they’ll also be getting Android 13 when it goes live. But let’s just leave that aside for now.

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TECNO POVA 5G India launch date set for February 8

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 5, 2022

Recently, Tecno confirmed to debut the TECNO POVA 5G in India. Today, the brand has officially revealed the exact launch date. Let’s take a look at when the company’s first 5G smartphone will go official in India.

According to the official Twitter account of Tecno India, the TECNO POVA 5G will launch in India on February 8. The brand hasn’t disclosed the time. However, going by the previous releases by the company, the phone will likely go official at 12 PM IST or later.

The specifications of the device are already out as it made its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December. It is priced at $289 in the region.

The handset packs a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM (+3GB virtual RAM), 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

The CEO of Transsion India, the parent company of TECNO India, hinted at the price of TECNO POVA 5G in late 2021. According to the executive, the smartphone will cost around ₹18,000-₹20,000 in the country.

Google Chrome logo gets its first paint job in 8 years

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 5, 2022

Google Chrome is finally getting a new logo after 8 years with an even more simplified design to align with Google’s “more modern brand expression,” a designer for the browser revealed on Friday. The change will be reflected across all devices soon.

The color scheme has not really been switched, with red, blue, green, and yellow still being the primary colors, but the saturation has been upped a little and shadows have been ditched. All in all, the new logo looks largely unchanged but does appear more lively.

Some of you might have noticed a new icon in Chrome’s Canary update today. Yes! we’re refreshing Chrome’s brand icons for the first time in 8 years. The new icons will start to appear across your devices soon. pic.twitter.com/aaaRRzFLI1

— Elvin 🌈 (@elvin_not_11) February 4, 2022

There’s one major change this time around, however — the Chrome icon has been tweaked per the design principles of various operating systems. It gains a subtle gradient on Windows, a 3D look on macOS, and an extremely flat design on Chrome OS to match other system icons.

macOS and iOS get a couple of additional changes though. Chrome Beta on macOS now includes a new ribbon that says “BETA.” And on iOS, the beta version will use a blueprint-like design as a nod to Apple’s developer-focused apps.

The new iconography will begin showing up across devices “in the next few months” but Beta and Dev could get it sooner.

Chrome also hit its 100th version in the Canary channel last month and what better way to celebrate the milestone than a fresh paint job? We would go as far as assuming that the touch-up is indeed a part of it, even though the Google designer didn’t hint so.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 1TB version exists, but there’s a catch

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 5, 2022

An infographic leak of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra had a lot of people disappointed due to it somewhat debunking the ongoing rumors about a 1TB storage variant of the device. However, there is still hope as a reliable tipster states otherwise.

In a recent tweet, Roland Quandt reassured that there will be a 1TB variant of the Galaxy S22 Ultra however, the model will be limited to select markets only. This means that the 1TB storage option will most likely be available in the US and major European markets.

Can confirm 1TB Galaxy S22 Ultra is a thing.
Though not for all markets.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) February 4, 2022

This won’t be the first time that Samsung will be offering a flagship device with a 1TB storage option, as back in 2019, the brand launched the Galaxy S10 Plus with a 1TB internal storage and 12GB RAM. However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra with 1TB storage will likely come paired with 16GB of RAM this time around.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specs (rumored)

So far, we know that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with support for HDR10+, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1,750nits peak brightness. It will measure 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm.

For photography, the phone will offer a quad-camera setup with a 108MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera, and a couple of 10MP telephoto cameras with f/2.4 and f/4.9 apertures. 8K Super HDR video recording will be supported.

The device will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or the Exynos 2200 SoC depending on the region. But this time around, the devices are rumored to be equipped with a Snapdragon chipset for most of the regions.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 5000mAh battery size and support 45W fast charging which is will be the highest yet for a Samsung smartphone. This new 45W fast charging will reportedly fill the battery of the device from 0% to 70% in 30 minutes.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 4, 2022

OnePlus 10 Pro recently debuted as the first OnePlus’ top-tier flagship released after the integration with OPPO. It is an amazing handset without compromises for the most demanding users, but it is not the first-ever top-tier flagship released by the brand. Last year, the Chinese giant came up with the OnePlus 9 Pro, another amazing high-end phone which registered a lot of sales thanks to its stunning specifications. What changed with the new OnePlus 10 Pro? Is it worth upgrading from the previous model or it still does not make any sense with the actual prices? This comparison between the specifications of the OnePlus 10 Pro and the 9 Pro will hopefully answer these questions in the best possible way.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro

	OnePlus 10 Pro	OnePlus 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 200.5 g	163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm, 197 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 11, OxygenOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	4500 mAh, Fast Charging 65W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof

Design

The design of the OnePlus 10 Pro is completely different from the one of its predecessor, at least on the rear side. The 9 Pro has a smaller camera module and a more common design, while the OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a huge camera module that you can either love or hate. Both the phones are made with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, but the OnePlus 9 Pro adds the IP68 certification making it waterproof and dustproof. Unfortunately, the most recent flagship does not offer certification against water and dust and this is the most important disadvantage if we compare it to the predecessor.

Display

The display of the OnePlus 10 Pro is slightly better than the one found on the 9 Pro. It comes with the LTPO 2.0 technology improving the energy consumption with the adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. But for the rest, the specifications on the paper remain the same. You should not notice big differences between these panels in terms of image quality. They are 6.7-inch AMOLED displays with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, one billion colors, and the HDR10+ certification. The panel of the OnePlus 10 Pro is rumored to be the same as the upcoming OPPO Find X5 Pro, just like the 9 Pro has the same display as the OPPO Find X3 Pro.

Specs & Software

The OnePlus 10 Pro comes with an upgraded processor if compared to the previous generation. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a significant upgrade if compared to the Snapdragon 888 because it has better CPU and GPU performance, as well as lower energy consumption. The memory configurations of these two phones are the same: they are equipped with 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. The most recent flagship runs Android 12 and ColorOS 12 out of the box in China, while the 9 Pro ships with Android 11 but it has already been upgraded to Android 12.

Camera

Despite the big Hasselblad branding near the camera module, there are no big changes in the camera departments of these two models. They have the same 48 MP main camera with OIS and laser autofocus, the same 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3.3x optical zoom, and the same 50 MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus 9 Pro adds a 2 MP monochromatic camera but it is pretty useless. On the other hand, the 10 Pro sports a better 32 MP front camera.

Read More: OnePlus 10 Pro tipped to run OxygenOS 12 outside China

Battery

An important advantage of the OnePlus 10 Pro over its predecessor is the battery: with a capacity of 5000 mAh, it is 500 mAh bigger and the phone provides a longer battery life. Further, it features faster charging thanks to the 80W fast charging technology. The wireless charging tech remains the same with a power of 50W.

Price

The OnePlus 9 Pro is currently available for less than €900/$1030 globally, while the global price of the 10 Pro is still unknown because the phone is yet to launch globally. Overall, the 10 Pro brings a stronger processor and a bigger battery, as well as a slightly better display and faster charging; but it loses the water resistance.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 10 Pro

PRO

Better display
Superior hardware
Better front camera
Bigger battery

CONS

Not waterproof

OnePlus 9 Pro

PRO

Good price
Waterproof
Same rear cameras as the 10 Pro
Wider availability

CONS

Inferior hardware

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OPPO Find X5 Pro renders and spec leaked: Hasselblad camera, pricing and more

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 4, 2022

The OPPO Find X5 Pro has been rumored to come with an impressive camera system accompanied by the brand’s Marisilicon NPU, however, a new render and specs leak has revealed that the device is also packing a Hasselblad flavored surprise.

German publication WinFuture has leaked new render images of the upcoming OPPO Find X5 Pro which showcases the design of the upcoming smartphone in detail.

OPPO Find X5 Pro black

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The design is in line with previous renders of the Find X5 Pro and appears to house a triple camera setup on a somewhat unorthodox-shaped camera island. The screen has curved edges and it appears to feature the volume rocker on the left side and the power button on the right. the USB-C port, speaker grill, and SIM slot are all present on the bottom.

OPPO Find X5 Pro Display

Now coming to the specs leak, the publication has revealed that the Find X5 Pro will rock a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED 2K display with 10-bit HDR support and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The display will feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor and offer Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

OPPO Find X5 Pro SoC and memory variants

The Find X5 Pro will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which comes with an integrated 5G modem and offers support for WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. In Europe, the device is said to debut in only one memory configuration being 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage with no support for a memory card.

OPPO Find X5 Pro cameras

The camera offering on this device is where things start to get really interesting. As mentioned above, the camera system of the Find X5 Pro is apparently being developed in collaboration with Hasselblad who have till now only worked on OnePlus Flagship devices, which is a sub-brand of OPPO.

The Find X5 Pro uses two 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensors to work as its primary and ultrawide camera. The primary camera has an 80-degree FOV and an F/1.7 aperture, while the ultrawide comes with an F/2.2 aperture. Both primary and ultrawide cameras will come with optical image stabilization.

The third camera present on the camera island is a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with an F/2.4 aperture which is capable of 5x hybrid zoom and 20x digital zoom.

The device omits laser assist and ToF systems for autofocus and is instead going with a so-called omnidirectional “All Pixel PDAF” to take care of autofocus tasks. The device will also feature the newly developed MariSilicon X Imaging NPU for image processing and AI-based applications and enhancements. The additional sensor present on the camera island appears to be a color sensor.

The front camera of the device uses a Sony IMX709 sensor, which comes with 32 megapixels, an F/2.4 aperture, a 90-degree field of view.

Battery and other features

The battery on the Find X5 Pro appears to have 5000mAh capacity and support for 80W fast charging. The device is also said to provide IP68 protection against water and dist. The device is apparently made out of aluminum and glass and weighs 218 grams while measuring 8.5mm in thickness. It is also touted to come with a pair of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The tipster has also stated that the device will not be cheap and will most likely be launched at or beyond 1200 Euros in Germany. So we are probably looking at similar pricing across Europe. So far, the tipster knows of two color variants of the OPPO Find X5 Pro namely ceramic black and ceramic white.

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Lenovo unveils the IdeaCentre Gaming Console with 12th-gen Core i5/i7 SoC

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 4, 2022

Lenovo is presently the leading name when it comes to the PC market. The company has an array of products ranging from the gaming laptops such as the Legion series to the business-focused Yoga series. The brand also has a range of gaming towers that fall under the IdeaCentre gaming tower series. The Chinese tech giant has now reportedly launched the IdeaCentre 5 17IAB7 gaming console.

The IdeaCentre gaming console is equipped with a new 12th-generation Core processor, and you can choose different models such as Core i5-12400 and i7-12700. Users also get the liberty to make further choices in terms of graphics cards between AMD’s RX 6500XT, RX 6400, and other new graphics cards such as NVIDIA’s RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti, GTX 1660 SUPER, and GTX 1650.

In addition, it can support DDR4 memory, as well as one M.2 SSD and two 3.5-inch mechanical hard drives. Generally speaking, there are not many choices. Thus, if it is needed for a high-intensity work requirement, the tower should not be considered.

As for the appearance, it adopts a relatively cool design, and a light strip seems to be prepared on the front part emitting dazzling blue light when in use. The front panel also has two USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a relatively conventional configuration.

The new Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Gaming console is set expected to enter the market soon, but the official date has not been revealed yet.

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