OnePlus Nord 2T pricing and launch timeline tipped for Indian markets

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Jan 29, 2022

Earlier this week, the existence of the OnePlus Nord 2T was revealed through a specifications leak. The leak revealed that the upcoming Nord 2T will come with MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC which is still unreleased. And now, a new report has surfaced hinting at the expected launch timeline and pricing of the device.

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According to a recent report by 91mobiles, noted tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2T will be replacing the existing Nord 2 when it launches. The Nord 2T is said to launch somewhere between April and May and will be priced between Rs. 30,000-40,000 ($400-$533). The base variant of the Nord 2T which is expected to offer 6GB RAM and 128GB storage can be priced just under Rs. 30,000 ($400).

OnePlus Nord 2T specs (rumored)

Previous leaks have revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2T will be powered by the Dimensity 1300. The processor is yet to go official so the Nord 2T could be one of the very first to be powered by it.

It is said to come with a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Along with the above-mentioned Dimensity 1300 SoC, the phone is expected to be made available in three RAM variants – 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB. As for the storage options, the phone will likely be launched with 128GB and 256GB storage variants. It will also run Android 12 out of the box.

For photography, the camera is expected to be largely unchanged compared to the OnePlus Nord 2, but rumor has it that the Nord 2T might come with the newer version of the sensors. The OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to sport a triple camera setup at the rear, headlined by a 50MP shooter. The primary will be complemented by 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP monochrome sensors. For selfies, you get a 32MP camera that will likely be housed within a punch-hole cutout.

Charging will also receive a notable upgrade, with the 4,500mAh battery now being capable of being filled up at 80W SuperVOOC speeds via wire. This is the same as the OnePlus 10 Pro, meaning you will be getting flagship-level charging capabilities in a mid-range device.

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Windows 11 is being adopted twice as fast as Windows 10: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 29, 2022

On October 5, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11 to the masses. Although Early adopters of the operating system faced multiple bugs and difficulties, new data has surfaced revealing that more and more people are upgrading to Windows 11.

According to XDA Developers, the January usage report published by AdDuplex shows that Windows 11 has almost doubled its userbase since November 2021. For those unaware, AdDuplex is a company that provides an advertising framework for apps on the Microsoft store.

The report shows that the user base of Windows 11 is 16.1% of total users, which was only 8.6% back in the month of November. These numbers appear to be in line with Microsoft’s recently stated that users are adopting Windows 11 much quicker than expected, which is twice as fast as they adopted Windows 10. The company even claimed that customer satisfaction with Windows 11 has been the highest among all Windows versions released as of yet.

Though it is worth keeping in mind that this data is from a sample size of 60,000 systems which is rather small when you consider that billions of systems use some form of Windows OS. The data also leaves out systems not using Windows 10 or 11 since only the recent version can have the AdDuplex SDK. Meaning the data does not include Windows 7 and 8 users.

That aside, the growing userbase is still impressive considering that a lot of systems are incompatible with Windows 11 and can not be upgraded via normal methods. And the popularity of Windows 11 is still expected to grow as the company matures the Android apps and games support on the operating system.

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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro gets Android 12L Beta 2

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 29, 2022

Last month, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro received its first beta of the Android 12L developer preview. Now, Google has started rolling out beta 2 on the Tab P12 Pro. Notably, this built comes two weeks after its release for the Google Pixel phones.

The Android 12L beta 2 brings the December security patch. It also has the SW flashing packages and a 12L Beta 2 image. Unfortunately, the beta build doesn’t have any release notes to refer to. Having said that, we aren’t sure what major changes does it bring, at the moment.

After taking a look at the Lenovo page, we saw that Lenovo has also not updated the list of SW limitations. It is the same as Beta 1. It seems that either Lenovo has forgotten to update the page, or the new Beta doesn’t really bring any fixes(via GSMArena).

Nonetheless, the Beta 2 build is here and you can download it from this link. It is sized at 1.7GB and is for the Wi-Fi version of the Tab P12 Pro – TB-Q706F.

In February, the tablet is expected to get the Android 12L Beta 3 update. The final build will be released in April this year.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Specifications

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro was launched back in September 2021. It has a 12.6-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera and an 8MP + 8MP dual selfie setup. The tablet also supports Stylus and has the Snapdragon 870 SoC inside. It has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a 10,200mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging support. It was released running on Android 11 out of the box.

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Panasonic’s new lens molding technology will halve camera lens cost

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 29, 2022

Panasonic has announced the development of a new far-infrared lens molding technology. It will be employed for the mass production of far-infrared aspherical lenses to improve camera and sensor performance. The new lenses are made of chalcogenide glass, which has “excellent far-infrared transmission characteristics.”

The new glass molding method allows Panasonic to deliver a range of lenses including diffractive lenses, which is the world’s first highly hermetic frame-integrated lens without using adhesive (via Neowin). Using the tech, the company will be able to contribute to the spread enhanced performance of far-infrared sensor modules. This will be done by achieving mass production of high-quality but still low-cost far-infrared aspherical lenses.

The new technology is ready to supply chalcogenide lenses, both aspherical and diffractive, already in a number of sizes, ranging from φ3 mm to φ40 mm. The non-usage of adhesive will also allow the production of frame-integrated lenses without the risk of gas contamination.

Further, the edge of the lens is safeguarded, improving the accuracy of installation on the lens barrel. And last but not least, the technology enables the development of highly hermetic barrel type frame-integrated lenses.

Panasonic is currently accepting prototype orders but sales of high-performance and low-cost far-infrared aspherical lenses are set to expand in the future.

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Upcoming Smartphones: OPPO Reno7 series heading to India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2022

This week, we at least had two important smartphone launches. However, next week, there will be only one. OPPO will be finally debuting the OPPO Reno7 series in India after teasing it for the past few days. Here’s what the new phones from the brand will offer and how much they are expected to cost.

Upcoming Smartphone Next Week

OPPO Reno7 Series

The OPPO Reno7 series will launch in India on February 4. The live stream for the event will kickstart at 12 PM IST. It will be broadcasted by the official OPPO India handles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

The company is anticipated to debut two models in the lineup, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro. These two handsets and OPPO Reno7 SE initially went official in China at the end of November.

OPPO Reno7

The OPPO Reno7 coming to India is said to be a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE. Hence, the device will have features like a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The phone is rumored to cost ₹29,990 for the single 8GB + 256GB variant. But according to a retailer, it will cost ₹31,490 for the sole 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

OPPO Reno7 Pro

Unlike the OPPO Reno7, the OPPO Reno7 Pro heading to India is expected to be the same as the handset sold in China. Therefore, it will arrive with features like a notification LED light around the camera island, 6.55-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

The device was previously rumored to cost around ₹41,000-₹43,000. But now, it is being tipped to retail at ₹39,990 for the single 12GB + 256GB memory version.

REDMAGIC 7 could be the first gaming phone with a true full-screen, bezel-less design

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 29, 2022

The REDMAGIC 7 series will offer at least one device that will come with a full-screen, bezel-less viewing experience, which is a first for gaming phones.

The information comes from prominent tipster Digital Chat Station who further revealed that the series will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that will be aided by a 20,000 RPM active cooling fan to help it stay cool during extended gaming sessions.

The display upfront will be a 165Hz OLED panel and the phones will also support 165W super flash charging, which looks set to be the fastest in the industry when the series goes live. Such speeds should help the phone reach 100% from 0% in around 10 minutes, meaning you wouldn’t have to worry about the battery at all.

Gaming phones have always shied away from adopting full-screen displays as they aren’t the most ideal for gaming. A major complaint by gamers against bezel-less phones is that they’re plagued by accidental touches from the edges they’re gripped from.

It could be possible that the REDMAGIC 7 will include stuff on the software end that will address this limitation. A simple feature that reduces touch sensitivity around the edges when a game is detected in the foreground should suffice.

Another cool feature that one of the models from the REDMAGIC 7 series will pack is under-display camera technology, which would again be a first for a gaming phone. This will be paired with under-display fingerprint.

Additionally, a recent teaser revealed that the device has an AnTuTu score of 1,101,769 which is the highest in any gaming phone at the moment.

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Realme RMX3513 spotted on FCC with a big battery and 18W fast charging

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 29, 2022

Realme has several budget phones in the pipeline for the coming months. The company is expected to launch the Realme C31, C35, and 9 series soon, out of which, the Realme 9 series is scheduled for a launch in February. Now, yet another gaming phone has appeared online, which looks to be a budget-centric phone.

According to its FCC certification, the new Realme phone has the model number RMX3513. It is a dual-SIM 4G smartphone with support for 18W fast charging support. It also packs a 5,000mAh battery. We also get to learn that the phone will arrive with a USB Type-C cable and earphones. Furthermore, it boots on Android 11 out of the box and has Realme UI on top of it.

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Considering its model number, we speculate it to be some C-series Realme device. The Realme C35 which recently passed Geekbench also has a similar model number — RMX3511.

Having a look at its specs, the Geekbench portal revealed that it will be powered by a UNISOC SoC and have 4GB of RAM. Just like the RMX3513, it also boots on Android 11 OS.

As of now, there’s very little that we know about the Realme RMX3513, however, considering that it has passed the FCC listing, we can expect a launch sooner. We expect the device to be some budget-centric phone and may have an HD+ screen, 60Hz refresh rate, and modest cameras.

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OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro India price leak again

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2022

OPPO has confirmed to launch the OPPO Reno7 series in India on February 4. The company is expected to introduce two models in the lineup, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro. Ahead of their official announcement, their price has leaked once again.

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According to the source of tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the OPPO Reno7 will retail at ₹29,990 in India for the sole 8GB + 256GB memory configuration. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 Pro will cost ₹39,990 for the single 12GB + 256GB variant.

The leaker requests the public to consider this information with a pinch of salt. Because the previous reports have suggested higher price tags.

A retailer listing recently revealed that the OPPO Reno7 will come in an 8GB + 128GB version priced at ₹31,490. Whereas, the OPPO Reno7 Pro was earlier said to retail at around ₹41,000-₹43,000.

As far as the devices are concerned, the OPPO Reno7 Pro coming to India is the same as the phone sold in China. However, the OPPO Reno7 for India is said to be a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE.

In a nutshell, both these handsets are already official and we know everything about them. In fact, we had already reviewed the OPPO Reno7 Pro back in December.

Fastrack Reflex Vox smartwatch with Alexa voice assistant launched in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 29, 2022

Fastrack has officially launched its first smartwatch under the Reflex lineup. It is called the Fastrack Reflex Vox and it comes with a squarish design offering over 100 watch faces and various health modes.

The Fastrack Reflex Vox is priced at Rs. 6,995 in the market, but is currently available for Rs. 4,995 as an introductory offer. It comes in four color options, Carbon Black, Flaming Red, Blazing Blue, Champagne Pink. The smartwatch also comes with interchangeable bands.

As for its availability, the Reflex Vox can be picked up from nearby Fastrack stores, Worl of Titan, and other authorized dealers. It will also be available from Shoppers Stop and Lifestyle retail outlets. The sale starts from today i.e. January 29.

Fastrack Reflex Vox Specifications

The Fastrack Reflex sports a 1.69-inch touch color display with an HD screen resolution. It has over 100 watch faces and boasts a physical button on the right spine. It has multi-sports modes and various health-related features.

It comes with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, stress monitor, and even menstrual tracker. It can also track activity like the regular step counting. It also has music controls and supports remote camera features.

The smartwatch can display call and message alerts, and also show specific app alerts. In terms of the battery, it offers 10 days of battery life. Interestingly, it also has a built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

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OnePlus grows an astonishing 524% in the US, beating Google on its own turf

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 29, 2022

OnePlus has been getting a lot of backlash for its recent ‘anti-enthusiast’ moves like firstly steadily increasing its prices, then announcing its OPPO fellowship, and putting the final nail in the coffin by ditching OxygenOS for ColorOS. While many have begun to think that the company has finally ‘settled’ and is done for, Counterpoint‘s latest US smartphone market sales figures beg to differ.

The Chinese phone company led by Pete Lau has reportedly managed to record an astonishing 524% of growth in the US, beating the likes of Google whose Pixel series doesn’t seem to have made quite the expected impact. Still, Google did see a spike of 56% YoY in sales, which isn’t all that bad.

OnePlus’s achievement can be owed mostly to its Nord series devices, which continued to see success at T-Mobile and the carrier’s entry into over 2,000 Walmart locations. Do keep in mind though that the company has started from an extremely small base (its US market share in Q4 2021 stood at 2%) and exponential growth isn’t too uncommon at this point.

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Motorola is another player with a lot going on for them. The company has sold the largest number of smartphones in the US market in its history, beating its Q4 2019 performance. LG’s demise left some shoes to be filled and Motorola seized the opportunity, recording a market share of 9% in Q4 2021. A lot of the success is driven by the Moto G Pure which was among the top three best-selling devices in the quarter.

But it’s Apple that has the tightest grip on the US market, with over half of smartphones sold in the country last year being an iPhone. The Cupertino-based company closed 2021 with a market share of 57%, driven by both iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 sales, and its YoY growth stood at an impressive 17%.

Seconding Apple in terms of sales is Samsung, with a market share of 24% and growth of 11% in Q4 2021. Several factors held back the OEM’s sales, including shortages of the Galaxy S21 series and the delayed launch of the Galaxy S21 FE. Strong performance of the A series and foldables helped made up for the shortfall, though, and the Galaxy A12 even became the best-selling Android device in 2021.

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Vivo V23 vs V23 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 28, 2022

After the initial launch of the V23e in late 2021, the V23 series expanded at the beginning of this month with the most advanced handsets: Vivo V23 and V23 Pro. The two devices debuted in the Indian market with two killer features that are not easy to find on other phones: a color-changing design and amazing dual front cameras. After the launch, a lot of people started wondering which are all the differences between these two variants and why the latter is called Pro, especially because they seem identical at first glance. This comparison between the specifications of the Vivo V23 and the Vivo V23 Pro will explain to you all the main differences and let you realize which one fits your needs the most.

Vivo V23 5G vs Vivo V23 Pro

	Vivo V23	Vivo V23 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.2 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm, 179 g	159.5 x 73.3 x 7.4 mm, 171 g
DISPLAY	6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.56 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.5 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Funtouch OS 12	Android 12, Funtouch OS 12
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Dual 50 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.3 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Dual 50 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.3 front camera
BATTERY	4200 mAh, fast charging 44W	4300 mAh, Fast Charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, color-changing back	5G, dual SIM, color-changing back

Design

There are no big differences between the designs of the Vivo V23 and the V23 Pro. They both come with an amazing color-changing design: their rear cover is able to change color when placed under the sunlight and the effect it creates is simply awesome. The rear side is made of glass, so you even get premium materials, and the front side has a very high screen to body ratio. Unfortunately, these phones come with a big notch similar to the ones found on Apple’s iPhones, but the notch is there because there are two front cameras for amazing selfies. The Vivo V23 5G is a bit more compact than the Vivo V23 Pro because it packs a smaller display, and this is an added value for those who want a phone easier to use with one hand.

Display

The only difference between the two displays of these phones is the diagonal: the vanilla Vivo V23 5G has a diagonal of 6.44 inches, while the Pro variant has a diagonal of 6.56 inches. For the rest, the displays are pretty much the same and they are very good panels if we only talk about the mid-range segment. They are AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Do you prefer a bigger display on a bigger phone or the 6.44-inch diagonal of the V23 5G is enough for your needs?

Specs & Software

The most important difference between the Vivo V23 5G and the Vivo V23 Pro is the hardware department. The vanilla version is powered by the midrange MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.5 GHz, while the Pro variant is fueled by the high-end MediaTek Dimensity 1200 mobile platform built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 3 GHz. The Pro variant is a more powerful phone and it is more suitable for gamers and power users thanks to its better chipset. It is not the most advanced flagship chipset, but its performance is amazing. The phones are both equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, non expandable with a micro SD. They run Android 12 out of the box, customized by Funtouch OS 12.

Camera

The Vivo V23 5G and the Vivo V23 Pro come with a triple rear camera including two different main sensors: the former has a 64 MP main camera, while the latter has a superior 108 MP sensor. The two remaining sensors are exactly the same: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro lens. But the killer feature of these handsets is the front camera department: they both come with a dual front camera including a 50 MP main sensor (with an f/2.0 focal aperture and 4K video recording) and an 8 MP ultrawide camera.

Read More: Vivo V23 5G series with color changing rear panel launched in India

Battery

The battery of the Vivo V23 Pro is slightly bigger than the one found on the vanilla version: 4300 mAh vs 4200 mAh. This means that the battery life will be slightly longer. The phones both support 44W fast charging.

Price

Vivo V23 5G has a starting price of €360/$401, while the Pro version starts from €460/$513. The Pro variant is better because it comes with a better main camera, a superior chipset, and a slightly bigger battery: for the rest, if we exclude the dimensions, these devices are identical.

Vivo V23 vs Vivo V23 Pro: PRO and CONS

Vivo V23

PRO

More affordable
More compact
Same front cameras as the Pro

CONS

Inferior rear camera
Lower-end chipset

Vivo V23 Pro

PRO

Superior rear camera
Bigger battery
Wider display
Better chipset

CONS

Price

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WeCool launches the Moonwalk M2 TWS earbuds in India for Rs. 1,599 ($21)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 28, 2022

Audio accessories maker WeCool has introduced its latest true wireless earbuds in India. It is the WeCool Moonwalk M2 TWS earbuds priced at Rs. 1,599 (~$21). The Moonwalk M2 comes with environmental noise cancellation (ENC) functionality for an enhanced audio experience. It also offers a Gaming Mode and up to 32 hours of playback on a single charge, supported by its accompanying charging case.

The Moonwalk M2 TWS earbuds have IPX5 splash-resistant rating and have 10mm audio drivers for a decent quality sound output. The new earbuds have an in-ear, ergonomic design with a stem that guarantees comfort even when using the device for extended periods. The earbuds are also lightweight, provide for magnetic charging via the charging case. The Moonwalk M2 supports Bluetooth 5.1 and has four LEDs to indicate battery status. The charging capsule of the Moonwalk M2 has a USB-C port with fast charging support.

The WeCool Moonwalk M2 TWS earbuds with ENC can be purchased exclusively from Amazon India. It comes with a 12-month Warranty, according to the company, and it is expected to get decent reception in India due to its features and affordability.

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Blackview A95 with iPhone 13-like design announced for $209.99

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 28, 2022

Chinese phone maker Blackview has announced a new budget smartphone in the market. The all-new Blackview A95 brings an iPhone 13-like rear design but fairs at a cheaper price, paired with budget specs.

The Blackview A95 costs $209.99 for the lone 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. But you can get it for $159.99 in the early bird sale. It will go on sale starting February 21 on AliExpress. It has three color variants – Aurora Night Black, Summer Ocean Blue, and Fantasy Galaxy Rainbow.

Blackview A95 Specifications

The Blackview A95 comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display sporting an HD+ resolution. It is a water-drop notch display with the standard 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269 PPI pixel density.

The notch holds an 8MP selfie snapper. It has a triple camera system at the rear. From the back, the phone resembles the iPhone 13. It has a similar camera island with a triple camera-like design. But in reality, it only has a 20MP Sony IMX376 primary lens, the other two lenses are dummy sensors.

It is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. It houses a 4,380mAh battery and has support for 18W rapid charging technology. The device boots on the company’s custom skin called Doke OS and has Android 11 OS out of the box.

As for other features, it has a game mode that clears RAM and blocks calls and pop-ups that arrive while gaming. It also has features like the clone phone and dark mode.

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Nothing sold over 400,000 units of the Nothing Ear (1), plans to launch four more devices

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 28, 2022

Last year, Nothing launched its first-ever product, the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds in multiple markets. Initially, the Ear (1) was introduced in a White color variant with all the fancy transparent casing and Nothing branding. Later, after a few months of its release, the company launched a Black color of the TWS earbuds to keep the brand going. Now, Nothing reveals that the company has gained good figures when it comes to the sales of the earbuds, and, it is planning to introduce more devices in the future.

Carl Pei’s Nothing has sold over 400,000 units of the Ear (1) since its launch. Previously, the company has revealed that between September and October last year, it sold 100,00 units. Having sold more than 300,000 ever since, to date, sure does show the product’s popularity.

That being said, Nothing has four more products in the pipeline. Unfortunately, the company didn’t exactly reveal which are those products. However, its Nothing smartphone was previously rumored. The device is said to be development phase at the moment and may launch next year. Just like the Nothing Ear (1), the Nothing smartphone is expected to be a fancy device and may have transparent housing. The brand has partnered with Qualcomm, so we can guess a Snapdragon SoC inside.

Apart from this, we are also expecting a Nothing power bank, smartwatch, and other gadgets getting unveiled in early 2022.

In related news, Nothing recently brought Adam Bates to the design team as the design director for Nothing. For those unaware, he was previously the head of design & product experience for Dyson.

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Samsung Galaxy Dual Fold phone with S Pen support appears in the new patent

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 28, 2022

Samsung is already famous for its foldable tech that we’ve been seeing in the form of patents for the last many years. Recently, the Korean tech giant showcased its Flex foldable technology at the CES event. The company already has two established foldable phone lineups — Z Fold, Z Flip. One after another, it seems that Samsung’s foldable phone saga isn’t slowing down. Now, a new patent showcases a dual folding phone with an S-Pen holder.

Reportedly, a new patent for the Samsung Galaxy Dual Fold was filed back in July 2021. And, it has now been published showcasing the foldable phone’s impressive design. It could be the company’s first Z-style foldable phone concept with this kind of S Pen stylus holder. Thanks to LetsGoDigital, we now have the phone’s schematics.

The foldable phone has two hinges and three parts of the screen. Here while folding, some portion of the back of the phone gets sandwiched between the screen. Interestingly, the right-side of the foldable phone’s back seems to have two cut-outs. These cut-outs are for magnetically attaching the stylus. As shown in the images, the S Pen sits perfectly in between.

Moreover, the S Pen won’t fall out even when the phone is unfolded since it is magnetically attached. The S Pen can be removed from the bottom, just like the Note series’ or the upcoming S22 Ultra’s S Pen.

If this concept gets materialized, it would be a great deal for the classic Note series fans. The unique way of keeping the S Pen, while getting a mammoth foldable panel in use, is a great way of using the foldable design.

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Cyborg GT 120 electric bike with 125kmph top speed, 180km range released in India

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 28, 2022

Last week, Ignitron Motorcorp unveiled the Cyborg Bob-e electric bike, and now, the rising electric bike startup has launched an electric sports bike in India called the Cyborg GT 120. So let’s take a look at what this new electric sports bike has to offer.

Cyborg GT 120 specifications, features

The GT 120 looks just like a traditional sports bike and houses a 4.68kWhr lithium-ion battery paired with a BLDC Hub motor with 6kW of peak power. Unlike the Bob-e and Yoda, the battery in the GT 120 is not swappable due to its size and weight. The GT 120 is capable of reaching a top speed of 125kmph and can go 0-40kmph in 2.5 seconds.

The GT 120 offers a range of 180km on a single charge and takes 5 hours to fully charge with a 15A fast home charger. The battery on the bike is also weather-proof and touch-safe. The bike features a combi brake system (CBS) with a disk brake at the front.

Some of its standout features include geo-fencing, geo-location, USB charging, Bluetooth, keyless Ignitron, and a digital instrument cluster. The cluster houses an LED display that also shows the rider the remaining battery life. The display also has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The bike offers three riding modes including Eco, Normal, and Sports. It also gets a reverse mode with a parking assist that is capable of making sounds to alert the people nearby.

Cyborg GT 120 pricing and availability

The pricing and booking window of the Cyborg GT 120 are expected to be announced in the month of February. The bike will come in two color options namely Black and Purple. Additionally, Ignitron Motorcorp has stated that the battery, motor, and bike come with 5 years of warranty.

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Ather plans to produce 1 Million EVs a year; Here’s why and how

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 28, 2022

The Indian electric vehicle market has seen increasing figures in the last few years. So much so that, many local makers have already shifted and are shifting to the EV sector in the country. Ather, which is currently India’s top electric scooter maker, has already captured a big chunk of the market. Now, as per new reports, the company is planning to increase its production to 1 million EVs a year, thanks to the increasing demand.

The electric vehicle demand has soared in the last few years, however, it still captures only 1% of the total Indian motorbike and scooter market. However, because fuel costs have surged and purchasers see no significant long-term pricing differences between an EV and a gasoline vehicle, the sector is projected to experience continuous expansion, with EVs soon dominating the motorbike and scooter market.

Considering this factor, Ather’s CEO Tarun Mehta has aimed to ramp up EV production. Mehta plans to increase the company’s annual production to 1 million scooters. This will be way higher than the current production of 400,000. The company also aims to install 5,000 fast chargers across the streets of India and set up over 600 stores in the country.

Evidently, for ramping the production and gearing for more EV infrastructure, the company needs more funds. As of now, the company has raised Rs. 1,200 crores ever since its emergence back in 2013. The major investors were HeroMotoCorp and Tiger Global.

This time around, Mehta aims to raise way more funding, but unfortunately, he hasn’t revealed the exact figures needed. However, rumors have it that Ather plans to raise a total of $133 million. Out of which, it has already raised $56 million(Rs. 420 crores) so far from Hero MotoCorp.

Apart from electric scooters, Mehta is also interested in other commercial vehicles. He said, “The next thing that excites me is trucks and buses – it is low volume but massive energy consumption.”

Does that mean we’ll also see other electric vehicles from Ather? What do you think? Tell us in the comments.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: Specs Comparison

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 28, 2022

Xiaomi officially unveiled the global Redmi Note 11 series recently. The lineup includes two Pro models, namely Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Here in this article, we compare the specifications of these two smartphones in detail. The post will give you an idea of how they differ from each other.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global — Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Build and Design

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G feature an identical design, dimensions, and weight. They measure 164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12mm in dimensions and weigh 202g. They sport a flat frame and a rectangular camera island on the rear.

The phones not only use a glass panel on the back but are also IP53-rated for dust and splash resistance. They come in two common colors (Graphite Gray, Polar White) and one exclusive color (4G – Star Blue, 5G – Atlantic Blue).

Display

Both the devices sport the same 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports DCI-P3 color gamut, 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness, and up to 1200 nits peak brightness.

The panel has a centered punch-hole and is compatible with MIUI’s Sunlight Display and Reading Mode 3.0

Chipset, RAM, and Storage

A MediaTek Helio G96 SoC runs the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, and therefore, it is limited to 4G connectivity. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with support for 5G connectivity.

But both of them have the matching LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. In fact, they also arrive in identical memory configurations, like 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB.

Cameras

First and foremost, the duo nests a 16MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole on the front. Secondly, the 5G model has a triple camera setup on the rear instead of quad like the 4G version.

The only difference is that the Remi Note 11 Pro 5G lacks the fourth 2MP depth sensor, which is found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G. Other than that, both have a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro snapper.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G Global — Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

Connectivity and Ports

As their names suggest, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G only supports 4G, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G can connect to a 5G network. They feature a dual-SIM card slot, however, it is of the hybrid type.

Further, the duo arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO), and NFC (market dependent).

Finally, they have a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port.

Software

Weirdly, despite releasing in 2022, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Remi Note 11 Pro 5G ship with Android 11 out of the box. Thankfully, they at least come with the latest MIUI 13.

Battery and Charging

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery. This huge cell can be filled in under an hour as it supports 67W fast charging. The required power adapter is bundled with the handsets.

Miscellaneous

The smartphones come with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

They also arrive with an IR blaster, dual stereo speakers, a z-axis linear vibration motor, and liquid cooling technology for thermal management.

Price

The international Redmi Note 11 Pro series carry the following price tags.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

6GB + 64GB – $299
6GB + 128GB – $329
8GB + 128GB – $349

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

6GB + 64GB – $329
6GB + 128GB – $349
8GB + 128GB – $379

Infinix Zero 5G with Dimensity 900 & 120Hz display, launching soon: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 28, 2022

Infinix has had a 5G phone in the pipeline for a while now which is said to soon release in the Indian market under the Infinix Zero 5G moniker. A few days back, alleged live images on the device surfaced giving us the first looks of the phone. And now, A new report claims that the Infinix Zero 5G’s launch is right around the corner.

According to MySmartPrice, industry sources have informed that the Infinix Zero 5G will soon launch in the Indian market. The sources have claimed that the device will be powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC, which aligns with previous leaks of the device. Additionally, they have stated that the handset will feature a Uni-curve design and offer a 120Hz refresh rate display.

Infinix Zero 5G specifications (rumored)

Infinix Zero 5G back and front — Infinix Zero 5G’s unofficial render by TechArena24 | YouTube

The leaks so far claim that the device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display and a 16-megapixel camera on the front which is housed in a punch-hole cutout. The left edge of the handset will house the volume rockers. While the right edge will have the power button which will also double as the fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Dimensity 900 chip is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device is likely to run on Android 11 OS and offer 128 GB of internal storage. The handset is expected to launch soon in different markets including India. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

For photography, the Zero 5G will offer a triple rear camera setup including a 48MP sensor. The other two sensors are said to be an ultra-wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens, however, their resolution remains a mystery for now.

Infinix India CEO Anish Kapoor has previously stated in an interview that the upcoming 5G smartphone will not cross that Rs 20,000 price point, so it’s safe to assume that the handset will be priced under Rs. 20,000 ($266).

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Apple Beats Fit Pro earbuds with wingtip design, ANC released globally

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 28, 2022

The Apple-owned Beats had released the Beats Fit Pro TWS earbuds back in November 2021. However, the product was only made available in the U.S. Now, the brand has finally released these earbuds globally.

According to a report by MacRumors, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are now available for purchase in various regions like the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, among others.

The TWS earbuds from Apple’s Beats are made with athletes in mind and therefore feature a wingtip design to keep the earbuds glued to your ears offering a good fit. The earphones come with Apple’s H1 chip offering fast pairing and automatic syncing. This chipset is the same chipset used in Apple’s AirPods Pro.

The Fit Pro has an Active Noise Cancellation feature with a “Transparency” mode and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking which is also similar to the AirPods Pro. The buds offer up to 7 hours of playback without the charging case and up to 30 hours with the charging case. It has an IPX4-rating making it water and sweat-resistant.

The earbuds are available for purchase on the Apple official website and come in four colors – White, Black, Grey, and Purple/Pink. The earbuds were launched at a $199.99 price tag in the US, however, pricing might vary from region to region.

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