The Just Corseca Ray K’anabis smartwatch has been unveiled in India for Rs. 8,999 ($121). The new smartwatch comes with some decent features that may be masked if we just focus on its name, Ray K’anabis. The Ray K’anabis is a salt-water resistant smartwatch and it will be a great buy for athletes, bikers, and persons engaged in rigorous work regimes.
The Just Corseca Ray K’anabis has a1.28-inch Full HD IPS display with 240×240 pixels resolution. It features a unibody design that can withstand underwater conditions for up to 30 minutes and a depth of 1.5 meters. It also has Hi-Fi calling functionality and a raft of sensors that provides measurements for blood pressure, blood saturation, heart rate, menstrual cycle, as well as a drink water reminder. There are also multiple sports modes available with the Ray K’anabis.
The battery of the Ray K’anabis has a 400mAh capacity and can last up to 15 days of normal use and 20 days if it’s on standby. The smartwatch offers music control, camera control, and several other features including finding your phone.
The Ray K’anabis is available in India across several online and offline retail outlets including Amazon.in and is priced Rs. 8,999 ($121), as mentioned earlier. It will be available in black and green colors and Just Corseca will hope that the smartwatch will have decent reception in the subcontinent.
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro devices recently received the January update which came with a whole host of bug fixes and software optimization. Along with these long-awaited solutions, Google also introduced more features to the Google At a Glance widget, so let’s check out what’s new in this widget.
To access and enable these new features, you will have to long-press on the widget (once you’ve unlocked the home screen) and tap on “Customize” which takes you to Home settings.
There, you will see new toggles available for timer and stopwatch which once enabled, will show the timer and stopwatch information on the At a Glance widget. The widget also has Bedtime and Fitness toggles which once turned on will show your upcoming bedtime and activity from fitness apps like the Adidas Running app and Strava.
The menu also includes Sensitive contents on the lock screen option which gives you the option to prevent notification that you deem ‘sensitive’ on the lock screen at the tap of a button.
Additionally, Google has also promised more features which are expected to be added soon to the At a Glance widget. The Doorbell feature is one of the most interesting among these upcoming features. When someone rings a linked doorbell, the widget will give a text notification along with displaying a thumbnail live video from your Google Nest doorbell camera on your Pixel 6 lock screen.
In addition to doorbell camera views, the new features will also remind you when your flashlight is turned on, pop a safety check alert when you start a countdown from the Personal Safety app and show information about your connected devices among other things.
Samsung‘s upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 lineup is rumored to release on 8th February 2022. Ahead of the rumored launch date, Samsung has started taking accepting reservations for the devices. And now, an Infographic image of Galaxy S22 Ultra has leaked revealing its key specifications.
Weibo tipster Anchor Technology Network has revealed an Infographic of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The image reveals details about the display, storage, and more which somewhat derails the hype train.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Cameras
The image reveals that the device will come with a 108MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and f/4.9 aperture, a 10MP lens with 10x zoom and an f/4.9 aperture, and lastly, there will be a 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, it will equip a 40MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.
Galaxy S22 Ultra SoC variants
The infographic also reveals that the device will come in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 SoC variants. However, recent leaks have stated that the Exynos variant will come in fewer regions this time around.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Display
Moving on to the display specs, the image reveals that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a big 6.8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a peak brightness of 1500 nits. Although quite impressive, it is not the rumored 1750 nits peak brightness that has been making the rounds lately.
A previous benchmark leak had revealed that the upcoming S22 Ultra and S22 Plus devices will come equipped with the brightest ever smartphone display at 1750 nits peak brightness and 1500 nits auto-brightness. However, it appears that either Samsung has decided to advertise the peak brightness as the auto peak brightness or all the previous 1750 nits leak were fake all along.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Storage
In the storage department, we get our second disappointment as the device will apparently come with only three storage options which will max out at 512GB instead of the rumored 1TB. The infographic reveals the three variants to be 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage, 12G RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512 GB storage.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Battery and Fast Charging
The Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 5000mAh battery size and support 45W fast charging which is will be the highest yet for a Samsung smartphone. This new 45W fast charging will reportedly fill the battery of the device from 0% to 70% in 30 minutes.
Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen
The S Pen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be a lot faster than before at 2.8ms latency. This will offer a 3x improvement in latency compared to the S Pen on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra which offers 9ms. Paired with the 120Hz refresh rate and a lot more sensitive touch response, tasks like drawing on the Galaxy S22 Ultra are sure to be an enjoyable experience.
We will soon have the official spec list of all the upcoming Galaxy S22 series smartphones as the brand is will be officially releasing them in the Galaxy Unpacked event of February 8th, 2022. Till then, stay tuned for any notable developments.
Last year, Oppo officially launched the Reno7 series in China. And now, the series is set to arrive in India but the launch date for the series is unknown. However, today, a tipster has revealed that the series could be unveiled in India on February 4. Additionally, Oppo’s micro-site for the Reno7 hints at the same.
According to the tipster Paras Guglani, the Oppo Reno7 series will launch on February 4 in India. The company is said to launch both the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro in India in the mid-range segment. In addition to this, the landing page for the Reno7 phones on the Oppo India website has an ongoing ‘Early Bird’, sort of a lucky draw. This lucky draw will end on February 4, which again, hints at a February 4 launch.
Reno7 and Reno7 Pro
Although these are just speculations and rumors, we can expect the phone to launch on either February 4 or February 5 in India. Also, those who participate in the lucky draw activity will be able to get the phone from the store starting from February 5(via).
Guglani reveals that the normal sale would begin from February 8 in India.
Coming to the specs, the Oppo Reno7 series is expected to have a similar specs sheet as the variants launched in China. The Reno7 will feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Reno7 Pro is expected to feature a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with the same 90Hz refresh rate.
The vanilla model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, whereas, the Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Both phones are expected to have a 32MPselfie snapper. At the rear, the vanilla will have a 64MP triple camera system and there will be a 50MP triple camera setup on the Pro model.
Xiaomi’s Redmi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 11 series in the global markets. The launch is scheduled for January 26 and we are expected to see up to five models, the Redmi Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G, Note 11 Pro 5G, Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Now, the specs for the Note 11 Pro 4G have been leaked by the popular tipster Yogesh Brar.
Interestingly, the 4G model has a similar specs sheet as the Note 11 5G, with major differences only in the chipset.
Redmi Note 11 4G – China
The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G will come with a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED panel. It will be a 120Hz refresh rate screen. The phone will be equipped with a quad-camera lens. It will have a 108MP primary lens, an 8MP secondary sensor, and two 2MP sensors. Upfront, the handset will have a 16MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Note Pro 11 4G will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC. It will be paired with 6GB, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 64GB, 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging technology. As for the software, the smartphone will run on the latest MIUI 13 on top of the Android 11 operating system.
In related news, its sibling, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will feature the same display and house the same battery. However, the Pro 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC. It will feature a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system instead of the 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP on the Pro 4G.
OnePlus today released a new update to its second latest flagship lineup. Both OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have received an update dubbed OxygenOS 12 C.44 and it comes with a bunch of new features, multiple optimizations, and some bug fixes.
You also get the latest January 2022 security patch, which is great considering we are still in January.
Some of the new features include an enhanced dark mode that lets you choose between three color tones, improved desktop icons, new additional style options for Shelf Cards, Canvas AOD additions, and more.
The complete official changelog has been given below:
System
[Optimized] Desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
[Optimized] System power consumption to extend the battery life
[Optimized] the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
[Optimized] charging animation display
[Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.01
[Fixed] a scrolling lag issue in Notification Bar
[Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
Dark mode
[Added] Dark mode now has three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
Shelf
[Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
[Fixed] Notification Bar abnormal display in some game scenarios
[Added] Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
[Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
[Added] OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at health status
Work Life Balance
[Optimized] Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
[Added] WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
Gallery
[Added] Gallery now allows to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
Canvas AOD
[Added] Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
[Added] multiple brushes, effects and color adjustment
[Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
Camera
[Optimized] Camera response speed when taking videos
[Optimized] the startup speed of Camera
[Optimized] the image effect of the rear Camera
Network
[Fixed] unable to access the 5G network in some scenarios
The new OxygenOS 12 C.44 update is being rolled out in stages and has made it to OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro devices in Europe, North America, and India, although some features are currently limited to European users.
If you haven’t received it yet, then worry not for OnePlus has promised a broader rollout in the coming days. A manual check can still be performed by heading over to Settings > System > System Updates.
Next week will be big for Xiaomi. Because the company will be holding its first global launch event of 2022. However, unlike last year, we won’t see flagship smartphones. Instead, the firm will be debuting new models in its best-selling lineup – the Redmi Note series. At the same time, Micromax will release a new phone in India after a long time. Let’s check out these handsets in detail.
Upcoming Smartphones Next Week
Redmi Note 11 Series
Xiaomi is known for offering smartphones at various price points. But the company’s most popular lineup worldwide is arguably the Redmi Note series. This family of phones is known for offering bang for buck products.
Last year’s Redmi Note 10 series set the bar high for the lineup. Hence, it will be interesting to see how Xiaomi plans to top it. Perhaps, it won’t, as the leaked details point towards an almost similar set of features.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Series | Source: MySmartPrice
The international Redmi Note 11 series may include at least five models, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. But unfortunately, it’s not known surely known which of these models will be announced at the event. Maybe, all of them will go official at once.
Xiaomi’s first-ever global launch event for 2022 is scheduled for January 26. The live stream will kickstart at 8 PM (GMT+8) on the company’s official YouTube channel. The global launch of MIUI 13 may also happen at this conference.
Having said that, here are the details we know so far.
Redmi Note 11
The vanilla Redmi Note 11 is expected to come with a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, 50MP quad-camera setup comprising ultra-wide and macro shooters, dual stereo speakers, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Redmi Note 11 | Source: Shopee
It could retail at around $175 for the 4GB + 64GB memory configurations. There could be other memory variants as well.
Redmi Note 11S
The Redmi Note 11S is said to come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek chipset, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, MIUI 13, and up to 8GB RAM as well as 128GB storage.
Redmi Note 11S | Source: Xiaomiui
This device is also being teased to launch in India on an unspecified date. [Update: February 9]
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is tipped to feature a 6.6-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G | Source: MySmartPrice
The handset could arrive in three colors, such as Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Diamond Dazzle.
Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is rumored to have the same design and colors as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It is also tipped to have a similar set of features, except that it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.
The main highlights of this device include 120W fast charging, 4,500mAh battery, 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and more.
Micromax IN Note 2
Apart from the Redmi Note 11 series, we will be also witnessing the launch of Micromax IN Note 2 next week. In fact, this handset will go official a day earlier on January 25 in India.
Micromax IN Note 2
Though the smartphone has been confirmed to offer an interesting set of features, we cannot deny the fact that it looks like a cheap knock-off of the popular Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Talking about specifications, it will arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G95 chip, 30W fast charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Finally, it will sport a glass panel on the rear.
The Google Pixel Watch could be launched as early as May 26th, according to a trusted tipster. The company’s first smartwatch offering has been making rounds on the internet for a while now but there hasn’t been any official word on it yet. This latest piece of info, though, shows that the watch has neared the final stages of its development.
The information comes from Jon Prosser who with the same tweet says that this is the very first time “they’ve seen a set date on the device behind the scenes.” Prosser also warns that Google is known for pushing back dates but if it does, he’ll know and likely inform all about it.
Google Pixel Watch 3D renders by Jon Prosser
The leaked launch date appears to correspond with Google’s typical dates for its I/O developer conference and it seems that the introduction of the Pixel Watch will be taking place at the event.
Coming to the smartwatch itself, the Google Pixel Watch could be codenamed “rohan” and will likely be going up against the likes of the Apple Watch. Artistic renders have revealed that the device will have a round-shaped dial with extremely slim bezels and will come in a variety of colors.
A report from last month had revealed that the Google Pixel Watch will likely be powered by a custom-made SoC built by Samsung. Some watch faces that could be featured on the device have been leaked as well and they look to be following a Material You-inspired design language — minimal yet colorful.
Foldable smartphones are still a long way from becoming mainstream but continue to grow more popular as their design and build quality improves. Samsung reported it sold four times as many foldables in 2021 as it did in 2020, which is a clear indication of their success. Of course, OPPO didn’t want to be left behind in the competition and came up with an extremely compelling foldable offering of their own called the Find N. Being priced at around $1,500, many would naturally want to know how durable the thing is, and that’s where JerryRigEverything comes in.
As usual, the durability test video kicks off with a scratch test, and that’s something the exterior of the OPPO Find N simply aced. The Gorilla Glass Victus used on the outside is no joke and rates 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning you should be able to keep both keys and phone in your pocket sans worry — although that’s definitely not recommended.
The hardness seems to be equal on both the front and rear of the phone but the textured glass back feels especially tough, actually wearing down the razor used to scratch test it.
Unfortunately, the same does not hold true for the inside of the OPPO Find N, which out of necessity is made of an odd combination of plastic and glass. To protect the glass underneath, a thin plastic film has been applied on top, meaning the inner display can be scratched even with your fingernail (like the case with any other foldable). While this may sound worrying, you should fare just fine — unless you’re planning on using the inside display panel as a nail filer.
Moving on to the bend test, the OPPO Find N once again surprises, failing to show any signs of damage despite Zach bending it the wrong way with all his might. OPPO says that it has used a ‘Flexion Hinge’ made up of 136 components and it’s pretty clear that the mechanism is built as tough as a tank.
Finally, the OPPO Find N is nearly buried in dirt to check if grains interfere with all of its moving parts. Even when repeatedly opened and closed with dirt rubbed onto the hinges, the foldable smartphone folds and unfolds without the slightest creak.
All in all, OPPO has outdone itself here despite the Find N being its very first foldable offering, and we see a bright future ahead for such devices.
Yesterday, Micromax announced that it will unveil the Micromax In Note 2 on January 25 in India. Ahead of its launch, the phone’s key highlights have been revealed, thanks to the landing page on Flipkart.
The micro-site on Flipkart confirms the key specifications of the smartphone. The Micromax In Note 2 will come with a 6.43-inch punch-hole display. Interestingly, it will be a flat-screen AMOLED panel unlike the predecessor, which has an LCD screen. Unfortunately, the display resolution is not mentioned on the page.
As for the cameras, the smartphone will feature a quad-camera system. The rear camera island will be similar to the Galaxy S21’s module. It has the first three lenses placed vertically one after another and the fourth lens beside the sensors. The smartphone also has an LED flash. The camera specs are unknown, but the predecessor had a 48MP main lens, that being said, we can expect an improved sensor on the In Note 2.
Moving ahead, we finally get to learn about its chipset. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. For starters, this chipset has powered many budget phones in early 2021. Currently, we can see this chipset in the Infinix Note 10 Pro and Motorola Moto G60S phones. Both retail at around $200 – $300 price tag.
Coming back to the specs, one of the major highlights of the Micromax In Note 2 will be 30W fast charging. The smartphone is advertised to go from 0% to 50% in 25 minutes. Lastly, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme is expected to launch the Realme Buds Air 3 very soon. The upcoming truly wireless earphones from the brand have already leaked multiple times revealing almost everything about it. The product once again emerges on the internet in live images.
The live pictures of Realme Buds Air 3 come from MySmartPrice. According to these images, the TWS will indeed feature the design showcased by renders earlier. This means they will be somewhat identical to their predecessor, Realme Buds Air 2.
The buds will be of an in-ear style and will include a stem. The charging case, on the other hand, will be different than that of the older model.
The new case will sport a unique glossy finish at the top of the lid along with realme branding. Finally, although the pictures don’t show us, the report says that a button will be on the right side, in addition to a USB Type-C port at the bottom.
Talking about specifications, it has been revealed that the forthcoming Realme Buds Air 3 will come with some upgrades over their predecessor. The earphones are said to offer in-ear detection, dual-device connection, and a customized audio experience.
Other than the aforementioned features, the yet-to-release earbuds from Realme will also have regular goodies like ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), transparency mode, Bass Boost+ mode, Bluetooth 5.1, support for AAC/SBC audio codecs, and up to 30-hour battery life.
Realme is yet to announce the launch date for Realme Buds Air 3.
LML, which was once a household name in the Indian two-wheeler market, recently announced its comeback in the Indian market by venturing into the electric mobility space. Now, the company has formed a strategic partnership with Saera Electric Auto which previously manufactured Harley Davidson motorcycles in India.
LML Star
As per a report by RushLane, Saera’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bawal, Haryana will be used to produce the upcoming LML electric vehicles. This facility spans 217,800 square feet and has a production capacity of 18,000 units per month.
LML or Lohia Machines Limited has also been rebranded to LML Electric and is planning to make electric scooters for the upper-middle and urban segments of the society. This indicates that the company might be planning to compete against Ather and Ola Electric. It has also been reported that the company might launch battery-powered bikes as well.
LML CEO Dr. Yogesh Bhatia has also revealed that LML is aiming to transition into a 100 percent make-in-India in the coming years and has plans to invest Rs. 1000 crore ($134 million) in the next 5 years to achieve this vision. If everything goes as per what the company is planning, the first scooter from LML Electric is expected to roll out soon.
Competition in the Indian electric scooter market seems to be increasing by the day, with more and more companies announcing their entry into the two-wheeler EV segment. However, the variety of EVs available is just one side of the coin, as the infrastructure needed for widespread adoption still has a long way to go.
OnePlus has already launched its latest flagship smartphone in China — the OnePlus 10 Pro. The company is yet to bring the device to the global markets and the launch of the standard OnePlus 10 is also pending.
Amid this, there’s a new report which claims that the OPPO-backed company is now gearing up to launch a new variant of the smartphone, dubbed OnePlus 10R, sometime in the second quarter of this year.
If the reports are to be believed, then the OnePlus 10R will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. This is the same processor that is expected to power the upcoming OPPO Find X5 smartphone.
Based on the report from Android Central, the OnePlus 10 won’t be powered by the Dimensity 9000 because of its lack of mmWave connectivity support for 5G, which makes it unsuitable for the North American market.
As for the OnePlus 10R, the device R-suffix offering from the company is limited to the Asian markets, so it’s possible for OnePlus to use the Dimensity 9000 in this device.
It appears that OnePlus is now trying to use more MediaTek chips for its budget, mid-range, or upper mid-range offerings. Till 2021, the company was exclusively using Qualcomm Snapdragon chips but that changed last year with the Nord 2 launch.
As for the other specifications of the OnePlus 10R, the smartphone is expected to feature an AMOLED display that will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. Internally, it will pack at least 8GB of RAM and have 128GB of internal storage. More details are not yet available but we expect to know more in the coming weeks or months.
A few days ago we learned that the OnePlus 10 Pro will probably be launched in the global market in February. But it won’t be alone: the next month will be one of the most important of the year because a lot of flagships will debut globally. One of them is the Motorola Edge X30, rumored to soon hit the global market under the Motorola Edge 30 Pro moniker. Both these flagships are equipped with the most powerful Qualcomm chipset and they feature amazing specs sheets: are you wondering which one offers the highest value for money in the Chinese market? We will try to let you find out through this comparison between the OnePlus 10 Pro and Motorola Edge X30.
Triple 48 + 8 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 68W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
The design of the OnePlus 10 Pro is very original: you will either love it or hate it. But if it matches your tastes, then this device will be aesthetically amazing. It comes with premium materials including a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, as well as an elegantly curved screen with the Gorilla Glass Victus protection and very narrow bezels. The Motorola Edge X30 has a glass back as well, but its design is less impressive with its flat display and a less original rear cover. However, it has a water-repellent coating which may turn useful for those who often use their phones in the rain. The dimensions, thickness, and weight of these phones are very similar.
Display
The best display belongs to the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is an amazing AMOLED panel with LTPO 2.0 technology providing an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and very low energy consumption. The display shows up to one billion colors with the HDR10+ certification and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. It includes the Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an in-display fingerprint reader. The only advantage provided by the Motorola Edge X30 is a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but for the rest, it is an inferior display. We are talking about an OLED panel with one billion colors, the HDR10+ certification, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels which does not include an in-display fingerprint reader (it is side-mounted).
Specs & Software
There are no differences between the hardware departments of the OnePlus 10 Pro and the Motorola Edge X30. They are both equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3 GHz and built at 4 nm. Even the memory configurations are the same: you get either 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The important difference is the software: the former runs Android 12 customized by ColorOS 12 which is a better user interface if compared to the MYUI found on the Motorola Edge X30. Further, it may get longer software support with three years of major Android updates.
Camera
The OnePlus 10 Pro is undoubtedly a better camera phone, even though the Motorola Edge X30 features great cameras. The OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 48 MP main sensor with omnidirectional autofocus and OIS, an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3.3x optical zoom and OIS, and a 50 MP ultrawide camera. With the Motorola flagship, you get an amazing 50 MP main camera and even a 50 MP camera just like its rival, but it lacks a telephoto lens and replaces it with a useless 2 MP macro camera. On the other hand, it has a better selfie camera with a 60 MP resolution.
The battery capacities of these devices are exactly the same (5000 mAh), but the OnePlus 10 Pro will likely last more on a single charge because of its LTPO 2.0 technology and the adaptive refresh rate. Further, it is able to charge quicker thanks to 80W fast charging. Last but not least, unlike its rival, it features 50W wireless charging.
Price
You need just €420/$477 to purchase the base variant of the Motorola Edge X30, while the OnePlus 10 Pro starts from €650/$738. The OnePlus flagship wins the comparison because it offers a better display, superior cameras, faster charging, and wireless charging. But Motorola released a phone with a higher value for money thanks to a very affordable price.
Italian car design firm Pininfarina has unveiled its latest heavy-duty all-electric autonomous truck with a beautiful and expansive design. The design of the Xingtu reflects a vigorous reliance on cutting-edge technology to produce a truck that will provide comfort to both the environment and its driver. The Pininfarina Xingtu electric truck is specifically designed for DeepWay, a smart truck company and it is a semi-autonomous vehicle. It is targeting long-haul logistic operations and cargo deliveries in a sustainable and safe manner.
The Pininfarina Xingtu electric truck is primed to improve cargo transportation efficiency in a sustainable manner to the environment while also providing drivers the needed comforts akin to what they might expect at home. DeepWay was formed in 2020 and it has the backing of Chinese internet powerhouse Baidu. Pininfarina was commissioned by DeepWay to design the Xingtu concept semi-autonomous truck, which comes with an extensive lineup of features and gadgets. These include 11 onboard cameras, a LIDAR sensor, radars, infra-red detectors, and other components that provide excellent navigation for the truck. The Xingtu is capable of detecting obstacles 1 km away and providing a proper response for such obstacles.
The design of the complex semi-autonomous all-electric truck was accomplished by Pininfarina Shanghai. The company’s Head of Design, Matteo Piguzzi stated that heavy-duty trucks are rapidly evolving to adapt to a fast-changing environment with technology-driven innovations for seamless operations and enhanced safety. The efficiency and aerodynamics technology deployed in the Xingtu reflects in its aesthetically appealing exterior which is streamlined for autonomous driving.
The 450kWh battery of the Xingtu gives it a range of 300km, but this can be massively scaled because the battery pack is easily swappable. The battery can also be fully charged in one hour. The interior of the Xingtu is another area of innovation and technology. The large display screen is an infotainment hub, and the experience is further accentuated with expansive and ultra-comfortable seats, and a voice assistant to enable prompt actions. There are no details as of now however on the possible release date for the Xingtu. Pininfarina could provide such details subsequently.
Google Pay is a digital payment service that has gained popularity in markets like India. And now the search giant is planning to make it even more compelling by adding features like crypto payments.
In a new Bloomberg report, Google’s president of commerce Bill Ready stated that Google has hired former PayPal executive Arnold Goldberg as part of a company-wide push into financial services, including crypto. Arnold Goldberg has been recruited to become the vice president and general manager for the payments and emerging market efforts — an initiative Google calls Next Billion Users, or NBU.
So far, Google has not confirmed its plans to include support for crypto payments in its digital wallet app. However, Ready stated that “Crypto is something we pay a lot of attention to. As user demand and merchant demand evolves, we’ll evolve with it.”
This indicates that we may see Google include this feature in their wallet if the crypto market evolves and demand for the feature rises.
Ready also revealed that Google will be adding more features to Google Pay soon to make it a more “comprehensive digital wallet”. Some of these upcoming features include digital ticket support, airline passes, and vaccine passports.
These new efforts come after Google shelved its plans to add bank accounts to its payment app. The project included a revamp of the app which would enable users to apply for “Plex” checking and savings accounts from 11 banks but the search giant scrapped it in October 2021.
Realme 9i was launched a few days back in the Indian market with budget-centric specs at an affordable price. During the launch, Realme revealed that the smartphone will go on its first sale on January 25. However, now, Realme has rescheduled it for tomorrow i.e January 22.
The Realme 9i will go on its first-ever sale tomorrow at 12 PM IST and it will be available on the Realme India website and Flipkart website. The smartphone is priced at Rs 13,999(~$188) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant and Rs 15,999(~$215) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant. It will be available in Prism Black and Prism Blue colors.
Buyers will get Rs. 720(~$10) instant discount on ICICI bank credit card and credit card EMI.
Realme 9i Specifications
Coming to the specifications, the Realme 9i sports a new design and has a 6.6-inch punch-hole IPS panel. It has a Full-HD+(2412 x 1080 pixels resolution) and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also has a 180Hz touch-sampling rate and a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio.
The device sports a triple camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP B&W lens. The phone has an LED flash beside the camera sensors. At the front, it has a 16MP AI selfie lens.
Realme 9i
It is powered by the 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core SoC paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM and 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The device also has 11GB of dynamic RAM support. It means that on top of the 6GB it will have additional 5GB RAM expansion support making it a total of 11GB of RAM.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. As for security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone also features a dual stereo speaker setup and has a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it boots on Android 11 out of the box and has Realme UI 2.0.
Audio accessories designer boAt has joined forces with Bira 91 to launch an exclusive BOOM audio collection in India. The collaboration between both companies will see the new entity releasing some impressive models like the Stone SpinX 2.0 speakers, the Stone 190 speakers, and boAt Rockerz 450 headphones.
Just a few days back, boAt also announced its partnership with Dixon to produce India-centric wireless audio accessories specifically tailored for the Indian market. The boAt-Bira 91 partnership is therefore another indication of the growing relevance of the brand as a premium audio accessories manufacturer in India. The BOOM collection targets the vibrant segment of the market – consumers who are bold and expressive, using their audio wearable device as an extension of their outgoing personality. It is a rich mix of daring colors, striking and aesthetically appealing design which combines Bira 91’s BOOM and boAt’s portfoliom.
The SpinX 2.0 offers a pairing feature for two of the speakers through a wireless connection using the True Wireless feature. Up to 8 hours of playback is assured on a single full charge of the device and it is sufficiently rugged, with IPX6 water resistance. It also has two 40mm drivers and is priced at Rs. 2,799 (~$38). The Stone 190 speaker has 42mm dynamic drivers, AUX connectivity, IPX7 water resistance with a price tag of Rs. 1,199 (~$16). The Stone 190 offers up to 4 hours of playback and an ergonomic design. The boAt Rockerz 450 headphones could operate for up to 15 hours. It has 40mm drivers and a price tag of Rs. 1,799 (~$24).
The availability of the BOOM collection in India is via Bira 91’s Merch Store and the boAt website from January 20. To boot with the BOOM collection, there is a customized Get Set BOOM music track specifically made for the partnership. It is a high-octane video that is bound to attract the attention of a segment of the population.
Just recently, Samsung confirmed that it would hold the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 in February where the Galaxy S22 series is expected to be unveiled. Although the company is yet to reveal the exact launch date, the company has now started accepting preorders for the models.
The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra as well as the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 series are now officially open for preorder reservations. The company will be offering early-bird discounts and bonuses for those who chose to place a reservation right away. The company is promoting “exclusive offers” which are not known yet but there is the usual $50 credit.
The reservation is already live while the company is still reserved about the launch date. There are speculations, though, that the Galaxy S22 will be unveiled around February 8-9, 2022.
The Galaxy S22 series is expected to come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset while some models will ship in a few regions with an Exynos 2200 chipset. The device will come with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Furthermore, the flagship models will run on the latest Android 12 operating system with an overlay of Samsung’s custom One UI 4.0. The top variant – the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a dedicated S Pen Stylus and pack a 5,000mAH battery with support for 45W super-fast charging.
Rumors of the Samsung Galaxy A53 coming to markets in February 2022 have been afloat for a while. And now, the Korean tech giant has reportedly slashed the prices of Galaxy A52s by a considerable amount in India.
According to a report by 91mobiles, retail sources have informed that the Samsung Galaxy A52s prices in India have been slashed in offline stores. The Galaxy A52s has reportedly received a price cut of Rs. 5000 ($62) across both its variants. Meaning the 6GB+128GB variant which previously was priced at Rs. 35,999 ($484) can now be availed for Rs. 30,999 ($417) at a brick-and-mortar retail store. Similarly, the 8GB+128GB variant which came for Rs. 37,499 ($504) can now be bought for just Rs. 32,499 (437).
Interestingly, the price cut appears to have been made just for offline stores as Amazon India still has the products listed at the original prices.
Samsung Galaxy A52s Specifications
The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a punch-hole panel with slim bezels and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The screen also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The device has a Quadruple camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and two 5MP sensors.
The smartphone also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance rating. It boots on OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.
So if you are not interested in the upcoming Galaxy A53 smartphone (check full specifications) which is rumored to launch next month, this might be a perfect opportunity for you to save some money on a Samsung mid-ranger.
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