OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro launched in India: Here’s how much they cost

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Feb 4, 2022

After multiple leaks and teasers, the OPPO Reno7 series has finally launched in India. As expected, the company has introduced two models in the lineup, namely OPPO Reno7 5G and OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G. The former is a completely new device, while the latter is the same as the model available in China.

OPPO Reno7 5G, OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G Price and Availability in India

The OPPO Reno7 series will retail at the following price tags in India.

OPPO Reno7 5G (8GB + 256GB) – ₹28,999 ($388)
OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) – ₹39,999 ($535)

The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G will go on sale first on February 8, followed by the OPPO Reno7 5G on February 17.

Both the smartphones can be purchased from Flipkart as well as offline stores across the country. Customers can also avail bank offers to further lower the price.

OPPO Reno7 5G Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno7 5G is built around a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The phone houses a triple camera setup on the rear comprising of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it nests a 32MP selfie shooter inside the punch-hole at the top left corner.

The device features the trademark ‘Reno Glow’ design, however, it lacks the flat frame found on its predecessor OPPO Reno6 5G as well as the bigger sibling OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G. It measures 7.81mm in thickness, weighs 173g, and comes in two colors (Startrails Blue, Starlight Black).

Finally, the handset runs ColorOS 12 based on Android 11 and it draws energy from a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 65W SuperVOOC fast charging.

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G also sports the ‘Reno Glow’ design. But it not only has a flat metal frame but also an ‘Orbit Breathing Ligt’ around the rear camera island for notifications.

The phone flaunts a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX chipset coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

For photography and videography, the handset arrives with a triple camera system on the rear and a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera on the front. The rear setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, a 2MP macro snapper, and a color temperature sensor.

Despite measuring only 7.45mm in thickness, the smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. It weighs 180g and can be availed in two colors (Startrails Blue, Starlight Black).

Last but not least, it runs Android 11-based ColorOS 12.

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship smartphones now available in Italy and Spain

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Jeet

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Feb 4, 2022

It’s been a few months since Google announced its flagship smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Now, both these smartphones from the company are finally available for purchase in Italy and Spain.

With the availability of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones in Italy and Spain, the latest flagship devices from Google are now available in 11 countries. This is also the first time the tech giant is expanding the availability of phones to new regions.

The Google Pixel 6 lineup is available in only Just Black or Carbon color option in Italy and Spain. The standard model is priced at €649 for the 128GB storage model while the Pro model with 128GB storage costs €899.

The company says that both the devices will have “limited availability” and adds that additional devices will be made available from May. It remains unknown what’s the stock count for both these new offerings.

For those who are unaware, the Pixel 6 series phones were already available in select European markets ever since their unveiling in October last year, which include United Kingdom, France, the Republic of Ireland, and Germany.

These are the first smartphones from Google that come powered by the company’s own Google Tensor chipset and not Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. The strategy seems to have worked as the company recently revealed that these new phones managed to break all the previous phone sales records.

The launch of Pixel 6 series phones in other regions come at a time when the company is expected to soon launch the Pixel 6a smartphone. However, the launch is still months away and we expect to know more about the phone in the coming weeks.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja Call 2 with Bluetooth Calling listed on Flipkart ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 4, 2022

Fire-Boltt has launched a couple of smartwatches in the Ninja series recently including the Fire-Boltt Ninja 2 and Ninja 2 Max. Now, the India-based gadget manufacturer seems to be prepping to launch another Ninja series smartwatch dubbed Fire-Boltt Ninja Call 2.

According to MySmartPrice, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Call 2 was found listed on the Flipkart website, ahead of any announcements. Unfortunately, the listing has now been removed, but the publication has managed to learn plenty of its details.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Call 2 Specification and Features

The Fire-Boltt Ninja 2 will come with a large 1.7-inch color touch display with 240 x 280 pixels resolution. The smartwatch has a square form factor and has a physical button on the right spine. This button will be for navigation across the UI. The smartwatch has over 200+ watch faces.

One of its highlights will be the Bluetooth calling feature. The smartwatch will support calling with the help of the built-in microphone and speaker. The calling feature also has support for a quick dial pad, call history, and contacts. It also has a mute option.

The smartwatch comes with various other features like music control and camera control. It features over 27 sports modes and has several health-related features.

It comes with heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and SpO2 monitoring. The sports modes include cycling, walking, running, badminton, climbing, and more. It also supports female health tracking.

Apart from this, the smartwatch is advertised to have up to 10 days of battery life. The device will offer up to 5 days of battery if the Bluetooth calling feature is used. Other features of the smartwatch include IP67 dust and water-resistant rating, games support, reminder feature, and flashlight support.

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POCO X4 5G launch imminent, bags vital certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 4, 2022

POCO X4 5G with 2201116PG model number was spotted at Malaysia’s SIRIM certification platform in January. Now the same device has been approved by Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). These certifications show that the POCO X4 5G may launch as early as this month.

Poco X4 5G bags NBTC certification.#Poco #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/oSigXn9VEX

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 4, 2022

The NBTC has no information on the hardware specs of the POCO X4 5G. What makes the story confusing is that the same 2201116PG was seen with POCO X4 Pro 5G moniker at TDRA. There is a possibility that there could be some error with the TDRA listing. Past reports have revealed that the 220116PG is the model number of the Indian variant of the POCO X4 5G.

Reports have claimed that the POCO X4 5G will be a rebranded version of the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. As it has happened with previously released Redmi-POCO rebranded phones, the POCO X4 may arrive with a unique rear design as compared to the Redmi model.

POCO X4 5G specifications

The POCO X4 5G is likely to feature a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. The device will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device may come preinstalled with MIUI 13 and Android 11 OS.

The Snapdragon 695 chipset may power the POCO X4 5G. The handset may ship with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. The device may come other features like dual speakers, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot.

POCO is yet to launch its first smartphone this year. Probably, the POCO X4 5G could be the company’s first phone this year, which may debut as early as this month in multiple markets including India.

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Xiaomi 12 New Year Gift Box Edition now up for sale in China for 3999 yuan ($629)

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Jeet

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Feb 4, 2022

A few days ago, Xiaomi had announced a new variant of its flagship smartphone, dubbed Xiaomi 12 New Year Gift Box Edition. Today, the device has now been listed on JD.com for purchase in China at a price of 3,999 yuan, which is about $629.

In the box, the company is including a black-colored Xiaomi 12 flagship smartphone, a special red-colored custom case with the “Year of the Tiger” theme, and a glittery Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 commemorative piece.

This is a limited edition device and the company has confirmed that it will be selling only 200 models worldwide. The smartphone coming in this edition packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

As for the smartphone, the specifications remain the same as the standard model. It features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LODDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front side, there’s a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper.

The smartphone is running the latest MIUI 13 custom user interface based on the Android 12 operating system. It comes powered by a 4,500mAh battery and has support for 67W fast charging as well as 50W wireless charging.

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OPPO Reno7 Z 5G bags NBTC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 4, 2022

OPPO Reno7 series will be launching today in India today. It will be made available to other markets in the coming weeks. Now, a Reno7 series phone called the Reno7 has received approval from Thailand’s NBTC certification site. These listings have revealed few details on the specs of the Reno7 Z.

An OPPO smartphone with model number CPH2343 and Reno7 Z moniker in the database of NBTC. Apart from confirming the support for some connectivity features including 5G, the NBTC listing has no information on Reno 7 Z’s major specs.

Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G appears on NBTC & TUV certification.
– 4500mAh battery
– 33 watt charging#Oppo #OppoReno7Z pic.twitter.com/iehoqJEuLO

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 4, 2022

The Reno7 Z has been previously spotted at the TUV certification site. The listing had revealed that it has a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. The other specs of the Reno7 Z are under the wraps. It will be arriving as the successor for the Reno6 Z, which debuted in July 2021. At present, there is no word on the launch date of the Reno7 Z.

OPPO Reno6 Z specifications

The OPPO Reno6 Z features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device runs on Android 11 OS and ColorOS UI.

The Reno6 Z is powered by the Dimensity 800U chipset. It was introduced in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It houses a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It was introduced with pricing of ~$419 and it came in two colors such as Aurora and Stellar Black.

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Apple’s new patent reveals sunroof technology with user-controlled transparency for Apple Car

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Jeet

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Feb 4, 2022

Apple has been making the rounds for its upcoming product that hasn’t even been officially confirmed by the technology giant — Apple Car. The electric vehicle from the company, which is being developed as Project Titan, has cropped up in news several times.

Now, yet another news related to the Apple Car has surfaced online and this time it is related to a patent that the Cupertino-based company filed and has now been granted.

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a new patent to Apple which appears to be a sunroof technology for the upcoming electric car from the company. While it doesn’t explicitly confirm that the technology is for the car but it doesn’t need any confirmation as sunroof technology is not something that can be used on an iPhone or iPad or even Mac.

The document also shows various drawings of what appears to be a car’s roof. Some of the diagrams indicate how the sunroof would move while some showcase the mechanism within the sunroof.

Further, an abstract in the patent application reads: “a vehicle includes a roof, an opening in the roof, and a window that is located forward from the opening.” This effectively confirms that it is for the car. The patent reveals a variable opacity glass which means that the user will be able to control the transparency of the sunroof.

A recent report had claimed that the upcoming Apple Car, which will be an electric vehicle with support for a fully autonomous self-driving feature, could debut by 2025. The project is facing several issues but the top-most problem is the company’s inability to retain people who are working on this project.

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Moto G Stylus 2022 launched with 90Hz display, 50MP triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 4, 2022

Moto G Stylus 2022 has been launched in the U.S. The stylus-totting handset has arrived as the successor for last year’s Moto G Stylus 2021. The device features a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 50-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the G Stylus 2022.

Moto G Stylus 2022 specifications and features

The Moto G Stylus 2022 features a massive 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel front camera.

Placed on the back is a 50-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The right side frame of the phone has a power button, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Helio G88 is placed under the hood of the Moto G Stylus 2022. The device ships with 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that is promised to last for up to 2 days.

The G Stylus 2022 runs on Android 11 OS, which is customized with Motorola’s My UX interface. The stylus that accompanies the device is mainly for writing notes and drawing sketches on the large display of G Stylus 2022.

Moto G Stylus 2022 pricing and availability

The Moto G Stylus 2022 comes in two colors such as Twilight Blue and Metallic Rose. The device carries a price tag of $399 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition. It is now up for pre-orders in the U.S. with the sale commencing on Feb. 17.

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Nokia G21 official renders appear online revealing the front & rear designs

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 3, 2022

The hype around the yet-to-be-released Nokia G21 has been raised some notches higher with the release of some official renders of the device by Roland Quandt. The images add to the Geekbench listing of the device that was spotted earlier this week. The tweet by the tipster shows three color options for the device namely dark green, dark brown, and light green.

The Nokia G21 will be powered by a Unisoc T606 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. It is expected to come with a camera setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor and a couple of auxiliary sensors. The Nokia G21 could come with a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch in the front.

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The Nokia G21 is expected to draw from the traditional ruggedness of Nokia, with some degree of durability. There are no details yet on the potential release date and price of the model. We are also in the dark as to whether there will be different configurations of the RAM/ memory combination or just the single 4GB/128GB specified for the model.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 3, 2022

Finally, Pixel phones are flagships again. Google released the Pixel 6 Pro last year and it is currently expanding to more regions, even though there are actually limited quantities available in some of them. Recently, data showed that OnePlus has beaten Google in its own country in terms of sales: the USA. But can OnePlus phones compete with Google ones in every aspect? This comparison will highlight the differences between the best flagships of each brand: the OnePlus 10 Pro and the Google Pixel 6 Pro. If you are having a hard time choosing between these two devices, this comparison between their specifications will make your life easier.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 Pro

	OnePlus 10 Pro	Google Pixel 6 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 200.5 g	163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, 210 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.71 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Google Tensor, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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	Triple 50 + 48 + 12 MP, f/1.9 + f/3.5 + f/2.2 11.1 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	5003 mAh, Fast Charging 30W, fast wireless charging 23W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	Optional eSIM, IP68 waterproof, UWB support

Design

I love the design of the Google Pixel 6 Pro because it is very original. Its horizontal camera module and its bicolor rear cover are simply amazing. But the OnePlus 10 Pro is another stunning phone if we talk about aesthetics, especially thanks to its curved screen at the sides. Both the phones have a body made of glass and an aluminum frame, but the only waterproof phone is the Google Pixel 6 Pro with its IP68 certification. Unlike the OnePlus 9 Pro, the 10 Pro does not offer any certification against water and dust. It is very hard to choose the best design, but according to my tastes, the Pixel 6 Pro has something more to offer thanks to its original look.

Display

On the paper, it looks like the OnePlus 10 Pro has a better display. It is an AMOLED panel with the LTPO 2.0 technology providing very low energy consumption and an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. The screen shows up to one billion colors with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, it has a diagonal of 6.7 inches, the HDR10+ certification, and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Despite the OnePlus 10 Pro looks to have better specs, the Google Pixel 6 Pro still comes with one of the best displays out there: an AMOLED panel with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, the LTPO technology, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ standard.

Specs & Software

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with the first Google’s proprietary chipset: the Google Tensor with very advanced machine learning capabilities, paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform found on the OnePlus 10 Pro is actually more powerful. It is built with a 4 nm production process and runs at a max frequency of 3 GHz. It is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The real advantage of the Pixel 6 Pro is the software: it ships with a stock version of Android 12 and it will be the fastest phone to get the new major update to the next Android version because it is a Google device. However, the OnePlus 10 Pro will still get great software support and it is rumored to get the unified operating system created by OPPO and OnePlus.

Camera

It is very hard to establish which is the best camera phone of this duo and software optimization will play a very important role in this aspect. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a definitely better telephoto sensor with its 48 MP resolution and 4x optical zoom. Even the main camera is more interesting. On the other hand, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a superior ultrawide camera with a 50 MP resolution and a 150° FOV, as well as the Hasselblad optimizations. I personally prefer the Pixel 6 Pro.

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Battery

The Google Pixel 6 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro have more or less the same battery capacity and I do not expect big differences in terms of battery life. But the OnePlus flagship features faster charging technologies: 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

Price

OnePlus 10 Pro is priced at €650/$744 in China and it is still not available globally, while the Google Pixel 6 Pro costs €900 in Europe and $760 in the U.S. The OnePlus 10 Pro has a lot of better specifications on paper, but the Pixel 6 Pro comes with great software features and cameras. Which device would you pick?

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 10 Pro

PRO

Amazing ultrawide camera
Faster charging
One billion colors display
Dual SIM
Better chipset

CONS

Not waterproof

Google Pixel 6 Pro

PRO

UWB support
Impressive telephoto camera
Great front camera
Faster updates
Waterproof IP68
Optional eSIM

CONS

Slower charging
No dual SIM

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Check out the sleek 2022 Lexus RZ 450e electric SUV teasers

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 3, 2022

Ahead of its scheduled sale later this year, Lexus has provided an official teaser of the 2022 Lexus RZ 450e electric SUV. The new pictures are the sequel to earlier ones already released providing some stunning details of the electric SUV. The Lexus RZ 450e is built around the same philosophy underpinning the Toyota bZ4X, although there are some exterior design departures noticeable in the new images.

The Lexus RZ 450e is scheduled to be released in the spring and it will be the company’s first all-electric SUV. The company hopes that the new model could rival some of the established electric SUVs like the Tesla Model Y and the Skoda Enyaq. The Lexus RZ 450e seems to be the culmination of extensive development in the conceptualization of a unique vehicle that retains the luxury and premium appearance attached to the Lexus brand.

The new images do not include any details about the interior of the Lexus RZ 450e. The company may be holding the details for a subsequent teaser most probably, as it continues to hype the model and build momentum for its spring release. Lexus provided a sneak peek of the interior when it released a video of its CEO driving inside the vehicle, although the little details indicate a similar layout to the Toyota bZ4X. There is a five-seat configuration and a high center console. We expect a little deviation from the infotainment system, although there could be some tech innovations that the company may want to debut on the RZ 450e.

The Lexus RZ 450e electric SUV will have a range of about 280 miles (534km), with the capacity to gallop from 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds. The RZ 450e will probably have the same 71.4kWh battery as the bZ4X and a dual-motor powertrain. The transmission mechanism of the electric SUV will revolve around the DIRECT4 which will make the car very versatile in transiting from four-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and other options as determined by the driving conditions.

There are no details at this time about the pricing of the Lexus RZ 450e electric SUV, but this could be a premium offering in the SUV segment pitched higher than some of the current models.

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boAt Nirvanaa 751 ANC headphones with up to 65hr battery life launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 3, 2022

Ahead of its February 8 unveiling in India, audio accessories maker boAt has been serenading the expectant public with more details of the boAt Nirvanaa 751 ANC headphones. The boAt Nirvanaa will be available on Amazon India and will start from Rs. 3,999 ($54), which may be a limited launch price offer.

The boAt Nirvanaa 751 ANC headphones boasts up to 65 hours of playback, fast charging support and it is the company’s first budget headphone that comes with active noise cancellation functionality. The hybrid ANC in the new boAt headphone is capable of canceling noise up to 33dB and there is a dedicated ANC button in the headphone.

The device is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0, together with an AUX port for listening to audio even when the battery is flat. The ASAP fast charge technology is present in the Nirvanaa 751 and promises up to 10 hours of playback with 10 minutes of charge.

The images indicate that the boAt Nirvanaa 751 ANC headphones will come in black, silver, and blue colors. In a matter of days, however, the full picture of the device and its functions will be established with its launch on February 8 in India.

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iQOO 9 teardown & durability test surface, survives the process

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 3, 2022

A new video showing a teardown and torture process for the recently released iQOO 9 phones may be indicative of the durability of the device. The iQOO 9 series were released recently and the new test video adds to the growing stories about the durability and ruggedness of iQOO smartphones generally.

The tests began with a 30-second water immersion of the phone to determine its water-resistance capabilities even without any official IP rating. The device came out unscathed from the immersion test and was then put through a scratch test with light imprints observed at levels 6 and 7 and deeper groves at levels 8 and 9. Some scratches were also noticed on the buttons and side frame of the device. In terms of its overall durability score, the iQOO 9 was excellent with a 9/10. This shows that the iQOO 9 is structurally rigid and holds firm even when force is applied from the front or back.

The video also showed the teardown of the iQOO 9. The large graphite film strip around the phone after removing the back panel provides sufficient heat dissipation and keeps the phone cool. The dual-cell battery offers a total of 4700mAh battery capacity. The internal components of the phone did not indicate any damage from water or any severe impact of the torture test. The repairability score of the iQOO 9 was given as 4.5/10 due to difficulties in the screen replacement which could be quite tasking.

There is no indication of the identity of the person that carried out the torture test and teardown, while iQOO has not made any statement on the results at this time.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series official cases and covers leaked

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 3, 2022

Samsung has scheduled to launch the Galaxy S22 series on February 9. The smartphone series will have the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Ahead of the series’ debut, we have learned most of its details including the specifications, pricing, and shipping dates. In fact, some first-party cases were also leaked recently. Now again, we have another case leak, and this time, we get to see way more cases of all the phones in the series.

TechInsider has shared multiple images of all these cases from different angles. These cases include simple silicone protective cases, kickstand-design cases, clear cases, and even textured cases.

Unsurprisingly, the cases do show the design of the phones. But, at this point, we have already seen the phones from all angles in the past leaks.

Apart from these cases, Samsung is also expected to launch the Smart LED View case and some leather case options. Although we are seeing these many case options, not all will be available in your region. Most of them would land up only in the US.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22, S22+ Specifications

We know pretty much all the specs of the trio. The Samsung Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S22+ will have a larger 6.6-inch panel with the same display type and refresh rate. The S22 Ultra will have a 6.8-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The S22 and S22+ will be equipped with 12MP UW + 50MP W + 10MP telephoto triple rear cameras. The Ultra, on the other hand, will have a 108MP W+ 10MP telephoto+ 10MP periscope + 12MP UW quad rear camera setup.

The trio will be either powered by the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, depending on the region. 3700mAh, 4500mAh, and 5000mAh will be the battery capacities of the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, respectively. The S22 will have a 25W fast charging support, whereas, the other two models will support 45W fast charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 ‘official’ images leak, design and specs revealed

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 3, 2022

The upcoming mid-ranger from Samsung dubbed the Galaxy A53 5G recently received the NBTC and FCC certification hinting towards a near-future launch. Now, alleged official pictures of the upcoming device have been leaked ahead of its launch.

German publication WinFuture has leaked new images of the Samsung Galaxy A53 model, which it claims to be the official images of the device. So let’s take a look at these pictures.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Black color variant

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G White color variant

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The images reveal that the design and stylistic profile are in line with the previous render leaks. The back panel is also quite similar in design with the Galaxy A52 apart from the slightly redesigned camera island which has a much smoother-looking protrusion from the pack panel compared to its predecessors. The front features noticeable bezzles and a centrally aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfy snapper. The device is revealed to weigh 189 grams with a thickness of 8.9mm.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G specs (rumored)

Other than design, the report also reveals some specifications of the upcoming mid-ranger. The publication states that the Galaxy A53 5G has a 64-megapixel camera which is in line with the previous rumors about the primary sensor. The quad-camera setup will also feature a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera along with two 5-megapixel lenses that will be used for depth effects and macro shots.

The Galaxy A53 will have a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixels display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The device will come equipped with an unreleased Samsung midrange SoC dubbed the Exynos 1200. The SoC will have two high-performance cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six cores with a maximum clock speed of 1.8 GHz.

The device will come in two ram variants, namely 6GB and 8GB. It is also touted to at least have 128GB of internal storage which can be further expanded by up to 1TB with a microSD card.

In the battery department, the Galaxy A53 will get a 5000mAh capacity battery with 25W fast charging support. The fast-charging Other than 5G, the phone will come with Bluetooth 5.x, WLAN, and NFC for connectivity.

Previous reports have claimed a couple of new A-series of smartphones such as Galaxy A73, and Galaxy A53 are likely to go official by the end of this month or in March in multiple markets. The Galaxy A53 is also said to come with a Snapdragon chipset in some regions. The pricing of the Galaxy A53 remains shrouded in mystery however, tipsters have speculated that it will likely arrive with a $499 price tag.

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Nintendo Switch edges the Wii to become the brand’s best-selling console

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 3, 2022

Japanese video game maker Nintendo has today published its sales data for the fourth quarter of 2021. The data shows that the company sold a total of 103.54 million units of the Switch game console which is knocks of the Wii console as the best-selling console ever. For com[arison, the brand sold a total of 101.63 million units of the Wii console before it was discontinued in 2013.

Nintendo first launched the Switch gaming console in March 2013. Thus, it took just five years for the console to achieve this enormous feat of becoming Nintendo’s best-selling console. Apart from the Wii, the Switch also surpassed the original Playstation which had a total sales of 102.5 million. jumped to fifth place in the history of game console sales.

Sales of the Switch slumped in the fourth quarter of 2021, though, with the company only able to ship 10.67 million units, a year-on-year decrease of nearly 8%. However, when compared with the latest PlayStation 5 which recorded just 3.9 million units, the Switch is still quite popular for a gadget that has been on sale for 5 years.

However, Nintendo did lower its forecast for the Switch’s shipments this fiscal year by a further 1 million units. It now expects shipments of 23 million, down from the 24 million it forecast in November.

Just as the console is popular, the Switch games are equally popular with figures reaching 760 million copies. The iconic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition alone saw a cumulative sales of 43.35 million copies, making it the best-selling game from the brand.

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Vivo T1 5G to feature 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 SoC, 50MP triple camera, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 3, 2022

Vivo has confirmed to launch a new handset in India dubbed as Vivo T1 5G. This device will go official on February 9. Ahead of that, the company has started teasing its features. Amidst this, a tipster has disclosed the key specs of the phone.

The Vivo T series is the company’s second attempt at online-specific smartphones in India after the discontinued Vivo Z series. The latter was quite popular, however, the firm had to abandon the lineup due to pressure from offline retailers.

Therefore, we are not sure how long the band will continue to sell the new Vivo T series. Anyway, going by the specifications shared by Yogesh Brar, the Vivo T1 5G does sound interesting.

According to the leaker, the handset will be built around a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD). It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset like the recently announced Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the upcoming Realme 9 Pro.

Further, the chip will be paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. For photography and videography, the device will house a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera on the front.

The phone will arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Finally, despite featuring a slim & light form factor, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

As far as price is concerned, the Vivo T1 5G is said to retail under ₹20,000.

iQOO 9 SE, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 Pro to launch in India this month; specs and pricing revealed

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 3, 2022

iQOO has already launched the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro in China and now it’s time for the phones to head to the Indian market. In India, the phones were touted to be tweaked versions but so far, rumors only revealed two models in the series. Now, however, the Youtuber Technical Guruji reveals that there will be three models in the iQOO 9 series for India — iQOO 9 SE, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 Pro. The specifications and pricing details have also been revealed.

As per the Youtuber, there will be another phone apart from the 9 and 9 Pro called the iQOO 9 SE. The iQOO 9 SE will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. He further reveals that the iQOO 9 will have the Snapdragon 888+ chipset while the iQOO 9 Pro will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The trio will run on Android 12 out of the box and have Funtouch 12 OS on the top.

The iQOO 9 SE will feature a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, while the iQOO 9 will sport a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 10-bit color depth. The iQOO 9 Pro, on the other hand, will have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved E5 AMOLED display. The trio has a 120Hz refresh rate and gets an in-display fingerprint scanner.

As for the cameras, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 50MP Samsung GN5 + 50MP UW + 16MP triple camera system. The primary sensor will have gimbal stabilization support and the tertiary lens will have a 2.5x optical zoom support. Talking about iQOO 9, it will have a 48MP triple camera system with again, gimbal stabilization support. Unfortunately, we do not learn the camera details of the iQOO 9 SE.

Apart from the specs, the pricing details have also been revealed. As per the Youtuber, the iQOO 9 SE could start at around Rs. 35,000(~$468) in India.

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Former Subway Surfers publisher launches MetroLand exclusively on Huawei AppGallery

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 3, 2022

After Introducing Angry Birds 2 back in July 2021 to the AppGallery, Huawei has now made another massive inclusion to its proprietary app ecosystem.

Kiloo, the co-developer, and publisher of the massively successful Subway Surfers (between 2012-2020) has exclusively launched their new game on the Huawei AppGallery dubbed MetroLand. The game is quite similar to Subway Surfers as it is an endless runner game and applies the same core mechanics as its predecessor. However, it incorporates new design trends, polished gameplay, and adds new meta elements to appeal to a wider variety of user profiles.

MetroLand, as the title suggests, has a metropolitan setting. The gameplay takes place across a number of cities and includes seven different areas that unlock as progress is made. It aims to illustrate busy, modern city life with an emphasis on momentum, speed, and excitement. You can play as one of the many characters offered by the game in their quest to rebel against the evil MegaCorp.

The game is targeted at a broader audience and therefore will bring regular updates themed around annual events like Halloween, and other holidays as well as weekly events to keep players engaged. The game also offers character progression by introducing mechanics such as evolving characters by sending them on missions and evolving them as you go through the levels.

This new addition to Huawei’s AppGallery is sure to attract new users and fans of endless running games. It will also offer an increased variety of games available on the platform for existing users.

On the release of MetroLand on the AppGallery, Dr. Jaime Gonzalo, VP of Huawei Mobile Services states “Games can be longer or shorter, easier or harder, cartoonish or realistic. But ultimately what separates good games from the great ones is their level of fun. And that´s precisely the key criteria for the AppGallery editors to cherry-pick the best games in the market for our users. With that logic in mind, we are extremely pleased to offer to all AppGallery users across all Android smartphones, the next generation of endless runners, from the hands of those who hold the crown in that genre, the outstanding Kiloo team.”

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NEC LAVIE Tab T12 is a rebranded Lenovo Tab P12 Pro for Japan

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 3, 2022

Japanese IT company NEC has launched a new tablet in its home country called LAVIE Tab T12. Upon evaluating the specifications properly, we found that the new NEC tablet is essentially a rebranded Lenovo Tab P12 Pro, which is also known as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. The release of this product was first reported in English by PlayfulDroid.

The NEC LAVIE Tab T12 is priced at ¥96,580 ($840) in Japan. It is already up for sale in the region. According to the official website, it can be purchased from retail stores.

Talking about specs, the device has a 12.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Further, the product sports a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the rear and another 8MP + ToF dual-camera system on the front. It also houses Dolby Atmos-supported quad stereo speakers tuned by JBL.

The tablet offers connectivity options like dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen2). Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, Android 11, and 10,200mAh battery.

Last but not least, customers can opt for official stylus and keyboard accessories if required.