Vivo NEX 5 display and battery specs revealed

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Jan 25, 2022

Google launched the Chromecast with Google TV in late 2020. It is the company’s first streaming device with an operating system. It ships with Android TV with Google TV interface, hence the name. Over a year later, a report now says that the search giant is working on a lower variant of this product.

Google Chromecast with Google TV Featured — Google Chromecast with Google TV

According to Protocol, Google’s upcoming streaming device will be officially called Chromecast HD with Google TV. As the name suggests, it will be limited to 1080p output instead of 4K. The product is said to be codenamed Boreal.

Talking about specifications, the TV accessory will be powered by an Amlogic S805X2 SoC consisting of an ARM Mali-G31 GPU. Unlike the current model, the forthcoming one will have support for AV1 video decoding.

Further, the device will arrive with 2GB RAM. As mentioned earlier, users will be only able to stream in Full HD (FHD) quality at 60FPS.

As far as price is concerned, the yet-to-release Google Chromecast HD with Google TV is said to cost lower than the Google Chromecast with Google TV, which retails at $50. To differentiate between the two, the search giant has already started selling the current model with a 4K sticker (via 9To5Google) on its retail box.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming streaming device from Google? Do let us know in the comment section below.

RedMagic 7 will come with four firsts that you haven’t seen in any gaming phone yet

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Jan 25, 2022

Nubia’s Red Magic is all set to launch its next gaming smartphone dubbed RedMagic 7. Now, ahead of its launch, the company has teased four figures in which the upcoming RedMagic 7 excels as compared to the competition. Additionally, DigitalChatStation has also shared the image of its rumored 165W fast charging adapter.

RegMagic took it to Weibo and teased the RedMagic 7’s four firsts which will set standards in the smartphone market. Notably, the smartphone has the highest figures in four different departments. Firstly, the company shows the “41279” score of the phone, which apparently represents the cooling system’s performance.

Furthermore, the phone has 165W fast charging support, which will again be the fastest charging support for any commercial phone to date. RedMagic also teased the “1101769” figure which is nothing but the AnTuTu benchmark score of the device. This score is again quite impressive when compared to the 1061361 score of the recently launched Moto Edge X30 that powers the same SoC as the RedMagic 7.

Lastly, the company also showcased the “100%” figure which could represent the 100% P3 color gamut on the phone. In addition to this, the popular tipster DigitalChatStation has shared the image of the phone’s rumored 165W fast charging adapter.

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The fast charging adapter looks chunky and has the “165W” written on it. As per previous certifications, the smartphone will pack a 4,500mAh battery. This 165W fast charger is touted to charge the device to 50% in just 5 minutes.

Other specs of the phone include the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and 18GB of RAM. The smartphone will feature a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display and have a 64MP main camera at the rear. The device was spotted running on Android 12 on its Geekbench test.

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Samsung faces another lawsuit from a European Patent Troll

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Jan 25, 2022

Samsung Electronics has just been hit with a new lawsuit. The legal dispute is allegedly over a patent infringement in the US. This lawsuit was filed by a European patent troll.

According to a BusinessKorea report, the lawsuit was filed by the Dublin based Scramoge Technology, which is a non practicing entity (NPE). The firm filed a patent infringement against the South Korean tech giant with the US District Court in Texas earlier this month. Scramoge Technology alleged that the brand has launched new products using its wireless charging technology without permission. This news arrives after the NPE purchased 123 patents related to wireless charging from LG Innotek back in 2021.

For those unaware, a patent troll is a derogatory term used to describe a business that utilize patents and the court system to earn money. In other words, the company is using the patents it acquired from LG Innotek to sue Samsung. It had previously filed a similar lawsuit against the South Korean brand back in April 2021, and another one back August 2021. Those legal disputes were over the alleged infringement of the company’s newly launched Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 foldable phones.

Now, Scramoge Technology is stating that Samsung infringed on seven of its wireless charging patents, which included short range communication antenna solutions as well. Furthermore, the NPE has also filed for damages as it claims that the known consumer electronics maker caused damages to its business by selling its patented products in the US. As of right now, industry insiders believe that Samsung might face a difficult legal battle considering Scramoge Technology’s parent company is Atlantic IP Services, which is apparently known for being an infamous patent troll group.

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Motorola Frontier concept render, key specs revealed

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Jan 25, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, news broke of Motorola is working on a new flagship device codenamed “Frontier”. This device is said to feature the next-generation Snapdragon chip and a 200-megapixel camera.

And now, another German publication has corroborated the story and even provided early renders showcasing what the phone might look like.

According to a report by WinFuture, the mysterious flagship phone has the codename “Frontier 22”. The early renders have revealed that the device will feature a curved screen design with narrow bezzles at the top and bottom and a center punch-hole camera. On the rear panel, it will feature a rectangular camera island for its triple camera+LED flash setup. Do keep in mind that these are early renders of the device concept and the design might change in the future, so we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt.

Coming to the leaked specifications, the device will offer a curved 6.7-inch POLED display with FHD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. The camera setup on the Frontier 22 will feature a 200-megapixel primary snapper which is said to be the Samsung S5KHP1 image sensor. Additionally, the device will offer a 50-megapixel Samsung SKJN1SQ03 ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 telephoto camera. For selfies, the device is said to feature the same 60MP sensor found in the Moto Edge X30 devices.

The device is said to house an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which will be launching with the codename SM8475 and could be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 “Plus” variant. The device will offer up to 12GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. it will run Android 12 out of the box and will come with a 4500 mAh battery with 125 watts fast charging support. The device might also offer 50W wireless charging support.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM support, and a fingerprint scanner under or inside the display. At present, there is no word on the launch date and final marketing name of the Motorola Frontier 22.

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Apple faces over $5 million in weekly fines over Dutch dating app dispute

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Jan 25, 2022

Apple is facing a sizeable fine from the Dutch competition regulator, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The company is being hit with 5 million Euros fine (roughly 5.6 million US Dollars).

According to the ACM (Via TheVerge), the Cupertino based giant is facing the fine for failing to allow dating app developers to use third party payments methods. It further added that the iPhone maker will continue to face additional 5 million Euros fine every week if they do not comply with the order, which was first issued back on 24th of December 2021. While the fine of more than 5 million US Dollars is a large amount, it likely won’t impact the multi trillion dollar company.

However, failing to meet the new standards might have Apple face stricter actions. On the other hand, the move from the ACM would also encourage similar agencies from different nations to also take such actions against the brand. An example of this is South Korea, which has already mandated third party payment systems being allowed on applications on the company’s App Store.

Apple had initially announced that it will be making changes ahead of its 15th January 2022 deadline, in accordance to ACM’s order. However, it has yet to roll out support for the third party payment providers in the Dutch App Store. ACM stated that “Apple has failed to adjust its conditions, as a result of which dating-app providers are still unable to use other payment systems.”

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Android 12 available for Realme X50 Pro via Realme UI 3.0 Early Access

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Jan 25, 2022

Last week, Relame kickstarted Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program for Realme 8. The very same initiative is now live for the premium Realme X50 Pro 5G as well. Let’s check out how to enroll to try out the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system.

For the uninitiated, Realme UI 3.0 Early Access initiative allows select users to taste Android 12 before the software is made available for everyone. The brand has been running this program for multiple devices. One of them has also received the stable release.

Now, following the schedule, the company has started recruiting users for Realme X50 Pro. According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, applicants should be on firmware version RMX2076PUNV1B_11.C.23.

In order to registers, users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to finish the quiz. Candidates who get selected will receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta build via OTA. Whereas, others can try their luck in the next batch of recruitment.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G debuted with Realme UI based on Android 10. It was updated to Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 at the end of 2020. Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) will be its last major software update as the brand only promises up to two Android updates.

Meta builds new AI supercomputer, claims it will be world’s fastest by 2022 end

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Jan 25, 2022

Meta has just revealed that it has built a new “AI supercomputer.” The latest innovation from the company is a high speed computer that is designed to train machine learning systems.

The American tech giant claims that its AI Research SuperCluster (or RSC) is already one of the fastest machines of its kind. However, the company believes that it will even grow to become the world’s fastest by the year of this year. In a statement, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, said that “Meta has developed what we believe is the world’s fastest AI supercomputer. We’re calling it RSC for AI Research SuperCluster and it’ll be complete later this year.”

Notably, the news showcases the focus of AI research from tech firms like Meta. Similarly, Microsoft and Nvidia have announced their own “AI supercomputers,” which differ from regular supercomputers. The newly revealed RSC will also be used to train a range of systems across Meta’s businesses. This includes functions like content moderation algorithms used to detect hate speech on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and would even include augmented reality features for the brand’s future AR based products.

Meta engineers Kevin Lee and Shubho Sengupta further added in a blog post that “RSC will help Meta’s AI researchers build new and better AI models that can learn from trillions of examples; work across hundreds of different languages; seamlessly analyze text, images, and video together; develop new augmented reality tools; and much more.”

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OPPO Reno7 for India is actually Reno7 SE from China: Retailer

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Jan 25, 2022

OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno7 series in India on February 4. The smartphones are expected to be accompanied by OPPO Watch Free. Since these devices are already official in China, we know almost everything about them. However, there’s one thing you should know.

OPPO Reno7 SE 5G Featured A — OPPO Reno7 SE

PassionateGeekz says that the OPPO Reno7 for India is a rebranded OPPO Reno7 SE from China, quoting an undisclosed retailer as a source. The publication also adds that the handset will retail at ₹31,490 for the single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

At the same time, the official website of OPPO India has a promotional page for the upcoming OPPO Reno7 series. Interestingly, on this webpage, there’s not a single picture of the vanilla OPPO Reno7 (via MySmartPrice).

Instead, there are multiple images of OPPO Reno7 Pro and a sole image of OPPO Reno7 SE. All of these indeed suggest that the OPPO Reno7 coming to India is different from the one sold in China.

Anyway, the company hasn’t confirmed this and we don’t think it will ever do. It’s a known fact as brands don’t talk about rebranding publicly and there’s no need for it too.

Having said that, it will be interesting to see which device will now arrive as OPPO Reno7 SE in India as it is also being tipped to launch in the country.

Samsung’s new security chip adds a fingerprint scanner to payment cards

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Jan 25, 2022

Samsung Electronics today unveiled a new fingerprint security IC (integrated circuit) for payment cards. The S3B512C is the industry’s first all-in-one security chip solution that reads biometric information through a fingerprint sensor, stores and authenticates encrypted data with a tamper-proof SE, and analyzes data with a Secure Processor.

The bundling up of three separate functions into a single chip will help card manufacturers reduce the number of chips required and optimize card design processes for biometric payment cards.

Cards with the new chip will allow faster and safer payments as it will do away with the need to enter a PIN on a keypad. Chances of fraudulent transactions made with stolen cards will also be significantly reduced.

Encrypted fingerprint data is stored in a SE certified for EMVCo and Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 6+ (CC EAL 6+). A proprietary fingerprint identification algorithm works together with the Secure Processor to safely and accurately verify the user’s identity. There’s also an anti-spoofing technology put in place that prevents unauthorized users from bypassing the security system through means like artificial fingerprints.

“S3B512C combines a fingerprint sensor, Secure Element (SE), and Secure Processor, adding an extra layer of authentication and security in payment cards,” said Kenny Han, Vice President of System LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “The S3B512C is primarily designed for payment cards but can also be used in cards that require highly secured authentications such as student or employee identification, membership or building access.”

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Micromax In Note 2 launched with 6.43-inch AMOLED display and 30W fast charging

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Jan 25, 2022

Micromax on Tuesday has officially launched the all-new Micromax In Note 2 in India. The smartphone is a successor to the In Note 1 launched back in 2020 and brings major design and internal upgrades. Some of its highlights are punch-hole AMOLED panel, 30W fast charging, and 48MP cameras.

The Micromax In Note 2 is priced at Rs 13,490 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. However, as an introductory offer, the device will be available for Rs 12,490 for a limited period. The smartphone comes in Black and Brown(Oak) colors and will go on sale starting from January 30 at 12PM on Flipkart and Micromaxinfo.com.

Micromax In Note 2 Specifications

The In Note 2 comes with a new design over its predecessor. But, the design isn’t something you would call original. It has a Galaxy S21 series-inspired design at the back with a similar camera island and sensor placements. On the front end, the smartphone boasts a punch-hole display. It is a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has 550 nits of peak brightness and Gorilla Glass protection.

The device has a 16MP selfie snapper at the front top and features a quad-camera system at the rear. It has a 48MP primary lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth lens.

Inside, the smartphone draws power from the MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device has a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. Micromax claims that the phone can go from 0% to 50% in only 25 minutes. The phone has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security. As for connectivity, it has 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and GPS. It has a USB Type-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio needs.

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Realme 9i pricing for European markets tipped

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Jan 25, 2022

Realme 9i was recently unveiled in Vietnam and India. Rumors have it that the handset will be also heading to Europe in the coming days. It is being that the Realme 9i may go official with the rumored Realme 9 Pro series in Europe.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Realme 9i will be coming to Europe in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GBS storage. These models are likely to be priced at 219 euros (~$247) and 239 euros (~$269), respectively.

The Realme 9i heading to Europe is likely to be the same handset that was made available in other markets like India and Vietnam. The handset features a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a triple camera unit on the rear shell.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with Dragontrail Pro Glass protection. The front side of the device has a 16-megapixel camera for selfie shots. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a pair of 2-megapixel lenses for macro shots and depth effects.

The Snapdragon 680 mobile platform will power the Realme 9i with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. For audiophiles, it features stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device runs on Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0.

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Jan 25, 2022

Huawei is set to make its re-entry into the flagship segment with the Mate 50 series that’s expected to launch in the first quarter of this year. While not much is known about the devices, we now have concept renders at hand thanks to well-known concept creators hereYashRaj and Nova Concept (via Equal Leaks).

Huawei-Mate-50-concept — Image: hereYashRaj & Nova Concept

The artists have imagined the Huawei Mate 50 featuring a compact form factor, with a size in the same range as the Xiaomi 12 and iPhone 12. As such, the screen has been sized between 6.28 and 6.38 inches in the renders. It also ditches the pill-shaped cutout found on the Mate 40 Pro and instead sticks to a more modern hole-punch for the selfie camera.

A large part of the rear is occupied by the ginormous circular camera module which the concept creators imagine with a primary camera, a wide-angle camera, and a periscope lens with 5X optical zoom. There’s no Leica branding anywhere which is reasonable considering Huawei’s partnership with the camera company ended with the P50 series. The flash has been placed at the center of the module.

The back panel has been imagined to be of a glossy texture, with a striped design for added character.

Of course, the concepts are unofficial, designed only for artistic purposes, and the retail version of the Mate 50 will likely look a lot different. Still, they give us an idea of what one can expect.

Moving on to actual specifications, the Huawei Mate 50 series is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Kirin 9000 processors and may come with LTPO displays. There’s also a possibility of the Huawei Mate 50 smartphone having support for satellite connectivity when a cellular network isn’t available.

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Realme GT2 Pro 8+128GB model goes on sale in China again

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Jan 25, 2022

Earlier this month, the Realme GT2 series had been launched in China. Soon after the unveiling of the premium grade lineup, the sales first began in the region soon and sold out. And now, the higher end version has gone on sale again.

For those unaware, the Realme GT2 Pro is available in four different configurations. This includes a 8GB+128GB, 8+256GB, 12+256GB, and the 12+512GB versions. Talking about the smartphone itself, it sports a 6.7 inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It is a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits peak brightness, and a punch hole selfie camera as well.

Under the hood, the flagship model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset. The device runs on a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 65W flash charge which the Chinese brand claims can deliver 100% charge in just 33 minutes. During its first launch, the entire lineup was sold out in just 3 minutes, with the brand bringing in 200 million Yuan (roughly 31.6 million US Dollars) in that short time. Now, the Realme GT2 Pro is available for purchase again in China and starts from 3,699 Yuan (roughly 584 US Dollars) for its 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage configuration.

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OPPO Watch Free may launch in India on February 4

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Jan 25, 2022

OPPO is all set to launch the OPPO Reno7 series in India on February 4. At the same event, the company may introduce yet another product. This accessory was already tipped months ago to debut alongside the said phones. If you are wondering what this device is, then continue reading to know about it.

According to tech influencer Mukul Sharma (via 91Mobiles), OPPO will be launching the OPPO Watch Free in India alongside the OPPO Reno7 series. This appears to be true as the accessory has been listed on the company’s official website.

The OPPO Watch Free went official at the end of September 2021. It is a fitness tracker disguised as a smartwatch with a 1.64-inch rectangular AMOLED display.

The wearable connects with smartphones running Android 6.0 or above and iOS 10.0 or above via Bluetooth 5.0. It offers over 100 workout modes, in addition to sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen level monitoring,

Like most smart wearables, this one is also water-resistant up to 5 ATM. Hence, wearers can not only use it in rains but also take it for a swim.

Other regular features include multiple watch faces, call alerts, app notifications, alarm, weather, timer, music playback control, and find my phone to name a few. Finally, the OPPO Watch Free is rated to last for 14 days on a full charge.

Indian smartphone market sees new record: 162 million units sold in 2021

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Jan 25, 2022

The Indian smartphone market saw a 12% growth in 2021 and set a new record sales record, garnering a total of 162 million shipments during the year. While Xiaomi continued to lead the market in terms of shipments, it was realme that was the true winner, registering an annual growth of 25% even as its competitors had to deal with little to negative growth.

The second wave of the pandemic gave a tough start to the year but it was followed by a strong recovery in the second half (via Canalys). In the fourth quarter of 2021 alone, smartphone OEMs shipped 44.5 million devices, defying supply chain constraints.

canalys indian smartphone market analysis — Image: Canalys

“India smartphone market dynamics shifted every quarter in 2021,” said Canalys Analyst Sanyam Chaurasia. “COVID-19 crises, volatile consumer demand and supply chain disruptions plagued the market this year. Vendors adapted to the changing environment by focusing on omnichannel, diversifying their supply chains, and expanding their product mix. For example, vendors like realme and Samsung diversified chipset configurations to effectively manage supply.”

The competition also heated up in the low-end segment due to the emergence of new players like Jio. The JioPhone Next with its highly competitive financing options managed to sell several million units. Companies like Infinix and Tecno also saw success in the segment.

But the overall market continued to be gripped by Xiaomi which managed to sell an impressive 40.5 million units, out of which 9.3 million were sold in Q4 2021 alone. The Chinese tech giant was seconded by Samsung that sold 30.1 million units last year, recording a YoY growth of 5%. vivo stood third on the podium with 25.7 million units in 2021, followed by realme with its 24.2 million figure.

Chaurasia expects 5G to go live following spectrum auctions for it this year. And when that happens, 5G smartphones prices are expected to fall significantly amid fierce vendor rivalry.

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Tesla has officially entered the Automobile market in Turkey

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Jan 25, 2022

The known electric vehicle maker, Tesla, has officially entered a new market. Now, the company’s popular EV models will be available in Turkey’s automobile market to further expand its global presence.

Just last year, the American automobile maker shipped over 900,000 units of its EVs across the globe. This marked a rise of 87 percent over the 2020 sales. As of right now, the US and China are the company’s largest market, although now, a new market has just opened up for the brand. Tesla has appointed Kemal Geçer as its general manager, officially entering the new car market in Turkey. Furthermore, the company’s operations in Turkey was previously believed to arrive with a capital increase of 50,000,000 Turkish liras (roughly 3.6 million US Dollars).

The EV maker is also working on setting up a Supercharger network in the nation, which will span most of the Balkans along with numerous fast charging points in Bulgaria. Other regions include, Serbia, Romania, and other countries from the region as well. At the moment, there is no information regarding the company’s sales target in Turkey (Via Motor1).

Emir Tunçyürek, a former consultant of InsideEVs Turkey and co-founder of E-Garaj, will be managing Tesla Turkey’s operations. Back in 2021, around 4,000 electric vehicles were sold in Turkey. While this figure isn’t significant, it was a sizeable growth compared to just 1,600 electric cars being sold back in 2020. As of right now, there are around 7,000 to 8,000 units of electric vehicles that are registered for public use within the nation. However, with Tesla’s entry in the market, we can expect this figure to grow as demand inflates.

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POCO X4 5G moniker revealed through certification, may launch in February

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Jan 25, 2022

A POCO smartphone with model number 2201116PG was spotted at the FCC certification earlier this month. The listing revealed key specs such as MIUI 13, NFC, and support for n5, n8, n38, n41, n77, and n78 5G bands. A freshly spotted Malaysian certification reveals that the handset will be debuting in the market with the POCO X4 5G moniker.

Tipster Mukul Sharma’s tweet shows that the 2201116PG Xiaomi device will be launching in global markets with POCO X4 5G moniker. The same device with model number 2201116PI was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) earlier this month. In India too, the device is likely to carry the same moniker.

POCO X4 5G moniker confirmed. The device has been BIS certified as well, so Indian launch is imminent.
Feel free to retweet.#POCO #POCOX4 #POCOX45G pic.twitter.com/nv1gYgtkcQ

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 25, 2022

It can be said based on recent reports that the specifications of the POCO X4 5G could be similar to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It was recently revealed by tipster Yogesh Brar that the Redmi model will be equipped with a 6.6-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The device is expected to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. It is likely to run on MUI 13 based Android 12 OS. The handset may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global edition is likely to be fueled by Snapdragon 690 chipset. It may come with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The handset is scheduled to launch on Jan. 26 in global markets. The POCO X4 5G could be a tweaked version of the Note 11 Pro 5G. Probably, the POCO phone may debut at some point in February.

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Apple is working on an 8K VR Headset: Former Meizu Exec

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Jan 25, 2022

Earlier today (25th January 2022), Li Nan, the co-founder and former Vice President of Meizu, shared interesting news regarding an upcoming Apple product. Nan stated that the iPhone maker is working on a new pair of “8K glasses.”

The former Chinese smartphone maker’s executive shared the information on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, Li Nan shared this news to address those who still “had doubts” regarding the Metaverse. In other words, this product from the Cupertino based giant will be a a VR/AR headset that will allow users to enter the metaverse. Unfortunately, he refrained from revealing any other finer details regarding this matter.

However, this is in line with our previous reports that also stated that Apple is working on its first ever VR headset that is set to launch soon. Initially, it was believed that the headset will launch later this year, but recent rumors hint at a delayed release in 2023. Apparently, the VR headset from Apple will feature performance that matches M1 Macs and will also use the same 96W USB Type C as the 14 inch MacBook Pro. Now, the ex-Meizu official also hints at its native 8K resolution support.

Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the brand’s headset will house two processors, one of which is a 5nm based chip while the other is a smaller 4nm based chipset. Both of these processors will be manufactured by the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. The higher end chipset will offer computing power that rivals M1 chips in the new Macs, while the lower end processor would be dedicated towards the various sensors and related components of the headset. It is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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OnePlus 10 Ultra? Rumor has it that OnePlus’s first ‘superphone’ is in the works

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