A New Jersey designer has detailed how her Apple AirPods managed to save her life after she sustained a serious head injury while alone in her studio.
60-year Susan Putman who works as a floral designer often listens to music through her AirPods while working, and who could have thought that her love for music would actually help save her life one day?
“I was working on a four-foot horseshoe wreath, and I stepped back to look at it and I forgot its box was sitting on the floor,” she told People (via Apple Insider). “I must have been very conscious about not smashing the wreath because I tripped and flew maybe 8 ft. in the air and my head landed against these metal poles.”
Susan Putman (Credit: Susan Putman)
Putman says she wasn’t sure if she lost consciousness after the freak accident, but upon coming back to her senses she remembered she had her AirPods in and simply said, “Hey Siri, call 911.”
The wearables worked as expected and Putman was immediately connected with a 911 operator who stayed on the line until police and paramedics arrived.
“The only thing I remember is the two police guys getting there and one is holding a towel to my head, and he says to the other one to tell the ambulance to get there right now because I was losing a lot of blood,” she says. “Honestly, if it had been another 15 minutes, I’m not sure I’d be here. There’s no doubt about it — if I didn’t have my AirPods in, I would’ve died.”
At the hospital, Putman received seven staples across the side of her head and even got diagnosed with a concussion, because of which she couldn’t look at screens of any kind for a month. Since then, she has made a full recovery and is back in her studio to work on floral arrangements, again with her AirPods in and music playing.
Putman thereafter has been sharing her tale with friends and family and found that most were unaware that the AirPods could be used in such a way. “I’ve had so many friends buy AirPods as a result of this and learn how to use Siri,” she says.
Oppo has officially confirmed that the Reno7 series will be launching in India soon. The lineup was first launched in China last year and included the Reno7 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G, and Reno7 SE 5G.
Reno7 and Reno7 Pro
The Chinese smartphone maker shared the news on Twitter, and even confirmed its availability via the popular e-retailer, Flipkart. Looking at its listing on this platform, we can observe that the brand teases some of the upcoming series’ features. This includes the “World’s first Sony IMX709 Ultra Sensing Sensor” for the 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Similarly, the rear features a “Flagship Sony IMX766 Sensor,” which is a 1/1.56 inch 50 megapixel camera.
In other words, the Reno7 lineup that is launching in India is likely identical to the one launched in China last year. The tweet also labels the upcoming devices as the “Portrait Expert” and “The Most Advanced Reno Camera System Ever.” Unfortunately, Oppo refrained from revealing any other finer details like launch date or pricing and availability as of right now. Although, previous reports do hint at its possible pricing.
Reportedly, the Reno7 will be priced somewhere between 28,000 INR and 31,000 INR (roughly 376 to 416 US Dollars) while the Pro variant might be launched for around 41,000 INR to 43,000 INR (roughly 550 to 580 US Dollars). Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.
Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Tab S8 series and the Galaxy S22 series together on February 8th, and ahead of the launch, bits and pieces about the devices are already popping up. The latest is the appearance of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and S22+ on the NBTC certification website.
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As seen above, the tablet with the model number SM-X906B and the phone with the model number SM-S906E have now been listed (via MySmartPrice). While the certification doesn’t reveal any of their specifications, it does point toward their imminent launch.
Still, previous leaks have already revealed a lot about the two devices and we have discussed this below.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is said to feature a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display with a WQXGA+ 2800×1752 resolution. Since the bezels around the display will be extremely slim, the front cameras are being accommodated in a notch cutout. Rumors suggest that both will be 12MP shooters and there will be a dual-camera setup at the rear as well, with 13MP main and 6MP ultrawide cameras.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 by OnLeaks / 91mobiles
The tablet will be powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that will be fed power from a beefy 11,200 mAh battery that will support 45W fast charging. You will also be getting the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.0 out of the box. The tablet will support S Pen.
Details of the Galaxy S22+ have been similarly leaked too. The flagship device will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and have a 50MP triple-camera setup on the back. The device’s India variant will come with an Exynos 2200 SoC.
Realme’s upcoming smartphone with RMX3475 has received approval from the TENAA certification body of China. The listing has revealed the entire specifications and images of the device. Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the device may break cover in the Chinese market with the Realme V25 moniker.
Realme RMX3475 specifications
The Realme RMX3475 has a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a punch-hole design. The screen produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. It is unclear whether it carries support for a high refresh rate. The leakster claims that it features the same display that was made available on China-exclusive phones like the Realme Q3s and OPPO K9s.
The RMX3475 device is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, which is likely to be a Snapdragon 6-series chipset. The handset is likely to ship with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and it will offer 128 GB / 256 GB storage options. The RMX3475 model is likely to ship with Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12 OS.
On the photography front, the Realme RMX3475 has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. It has a 4,880mAh rated battery (5,000mAh typical value). The device is likely to carry support for fast charging, but its exact charging speeds are not known yet.
The Realme RMX3475 has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It dimensions are 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm and weigh 195 grams. The overall design of the phone is similar to the Realme GT Neo2. The handset is likely to arrive in colors like Dark Day, Peak Blue, and Aurora.
A Redmi phone, which was spotted with 2201116SC model number at 3C certification has recently bagged TENAA approval. The TENAA listing is yet to be populated with the specs and images of the device, but its appearance is a good hint that its China launch could be drawing near. Tipster WHY LAB recent Weibo post (via) has revealed its key specifications.
The final marketing name of the Redmi 2201116SC is not known yet. It is believed that its global edition has a 2201116SG model number. Its Indian variant has a 2201116SI model number, whereas its Japanese model is likely to have a 2201116SR model number.
Redmi Note 11 Pro / Pro 5G render
The FCC listing of the 2201116SR revealed that it may ship with features like MIUI 13 and NFC. The Chinese variant of the device was spotted at 3C with a 67W charger. According to WHY LAB, the Chinese model will be featuring a 120Hz refresh rate display with a punch-hole design, and it will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The leak mentions that there is a high probability that the device could be equipped with the Snapdragon 690 mobile platform.
Other leaks that have appeared in the past have claimed that the device’s rear camera setup could be headlined by a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 or 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 lens. It could be assisted by an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide snapper, a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.
There is a possibility that this device could be the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which is slated to go official on Jan. 26 in global markets. A recent leak revealed a lot of information on the device but did not mention its processor. However, it can be now said that it may arrive with Snapdragon 690 onboard. Some markets are likely to receive the same device POCO X4 NFC / POCO X4 branding.
OPPO is expected to soon launch its next-generation Find-series flagship smartphones in its home country China. Key details of the upcoming OPPO Find X5 series smartphones have already leaked online.
Now, a new report from Digital Chat Station claims that the official launch of the Find X5 lineup of smartphones could take place towards the end of February this year. Along with this, the company will also launch a few other products at the same event.
OPPO Find X5 / X5 Pro Renders by OnLeaks
This is in line with the previous reports that indicated that the OPPO Find X5 series will go official in the Chinese market in February 2022. There will likely be two models — Find X5 and Find X5 Pro while global markets could get a third model in the form of Find X5 Lite.
It is said that the OPPO Find X5 will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, making it the first device to pack this new processor. On the other hand, the Pro model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Both the phones will come equipped with the company’s self-developed Mariana MariSilicon X imaging NPU chip. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is expected to come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display that will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. Internally, the device is said to have up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The screen will have a punch-hole cutout for housing the 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 camera for taking selfies and video calling. On the back, the smartphone will feature a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel tertiary camera sensor.
It will be running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 12 on top. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
ZTE’s Nubia has a very successful lineup of gaming smartphones under the REDMAGIC brand and the brand is now gearing up to launch the next-generation gaming handset, dubbed as the REDMAGIC 7.
The company has today announced thorugh Weibo that the REDMAGIC 7 gaming smartphone will be launched in February, i.e. next month. However, the brand has not yet revealed the exact launch date for the smartphone.
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The development comes at a time when it is being said that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be the first smartphone from the lineup to go official next month. So, the launch of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and the REDMAGIC 7 could be at the same time, maybe a few days apart from each other’s launch event.
The REDMAGIC 7 smartphone has already appeared on TENAA, revealing some key specifications of the device. It features a 6.8-inch OLED display and has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will have support for a Full HD+ screen resolution and is speculated to have a higher 165Hz refresh rate.
It will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and is likely to come packed with up to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. We are also expecting advanced cooling technology on the device for better performance.
In the camera department, the smartphone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The leaked renders of the phone show vertically-aligned camera sensors in a strip placed at the top-center position.
We expect the smartphone to run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The device may come powered by a 4,500mAh battery and have a massive 165W fast charging support.
It has also been reported that the REDMAGIC 7 could be offered in four colors — Black, Green, Red, and Blue Gradient. We expect the company to make an official announcement about the phone’s launch in the coming days.
There have been a lot of reports lately related to the upcoming iPhone SE smartphone from Apple which is coming with support for 5G connectivity for the first time. And here comes yet another report hinting at its delayed launch.
A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that this year’s iPhone SE with 5G support could launch in March. However, a new report now claims that the device’s launch could get pushed to April or May this year.
The report from Ross Young of Digital Supply Chain Consultants reveals that the panel production for the display that will be used in this year’s iPhone SE is starting this month, which puts the launch timeline in the second half of April or early May.
This new timeline is in line with what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested. He had reported that Apple will host a virtual event in March or April for the launch of the iPhone SE 3 smartphone in the market.
Based on the previous leaks and reports, the iPhone SE 2022 will be similar to the model available right now in terms of design but will arrive with better specifications. It will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals.
The phone is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.
It will be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.
Vivo has launched several budget and mid-range smartphones under its Y-series and now the company is gearing up to launch yet another Y-series smartphone in the Indian market, dubbed as Vivo Y75 5G.
Now, a new report indicates that the smartphone will be made official in India sometime by the end of this month but the official launch date for the Vivo Y75 5G in India has not yet been confirmed by the company.
Apart from its possible launch in the coming days, some of the key specifications and features of the Vivo Y75 5G smartphone have leaked online. It is said to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.
This is in line with the Geekbench listing for the phone which also revealed the presence of the Dimensity 700 SoC. It will come packed with 8GB of RAM but there will be another variant as well, likely with 6GB of RAM.
Coming to the camera department, the smartphone will feature a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor but there’s a possibility of a 48-megapixel or 64-megapixel primary sensor.
It is likely to come running the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own OriginOS or FunTouch OS. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 18W charging.
As noted, the official launch date for the Vivo Y75 5G smartphone in the Indian market has not been confirmed by the company but we expect an official announcement from the brand in the coming days.
Note: The article had previously mentioned Y55 5G instead of Y75 5G and has been updated to reflect the changes.
OPPO has seemingly started teasing the Reno7 series of smartphones in India. Last year, the company unveiled the Reno5 Pro 5G in January. Hence, it appears that it may not take too long for the Reno7 lineup to hit the Indian markets.
We set out to engineer the best and this time it is even better than you could imagine. Can you guess what are we bringing for you? #ThePortraitExpert is coming soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/Pd0huTJKil
The above teaser released by OPPO India shows that it will be launching a new smartphone soon in India. The company is advertising the device with the #ThePotraitExpert hashtag. The tweet states that the next OPPO phone for India will be equipped with the “most advanced Reno camera system ever” The Reno branding is a good hint that the company could be treating the Indian market with the Reno7 series.
A recent report claimed that the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro could be heading to the Indian market in February. It is speculated that the Reno7 will be priced between Rs 28,000 and Rs 31,000 in India. On the other hand, the Reno7 Pro is likely to cost between Rs 41,000 and Rs 43,000.
The specs of the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro models for India are not known. It is likely that these devices could be packed with the same specs that were made available on their Chinese variants.
Reno7 and Reno7 Pro
The Reno7 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, whereas the Reno7 Pro features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. Both phones carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate. They are powered by the Snapdragon 778G and Dimensity 1200-Max chipset, respectively. Both have a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. For selfies, these phones are fitted with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front-facing camera. The Reno7 has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, while the Reno7 Pro has a 50-megapixel (main) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.
The Realme GT Neo2 was announced in September 2021 as the successor for the original Realme GT Neo, which was unveiled by the end of March 2021. A new leak has revealed all the major specs of the Realme GT Neo3, which indicates that the company could be planning to announce it in March this year.
Realme GT Neo3 specifications (rumored)
According to tipster Panda is Bald, the GT Neo3 has a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. While it is not mentioned in the leak, the handset is likely to carry support for FHD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The Dimensity 8000 chipset is expected to fuel the Realme GT Neo3. The handset is likely to arrive in three configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Realme GT Neo2
The GT Neo3’s rear camera setup is likely to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel third camera.
The device is speculated to house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. Probably, the device will come equipped with Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12 OS. It is likely to arrive in three colors such as Sky Black, Crape Myrtle, and Morning Star.
In comparison, the Realme GT Neo2 came with specs like a 6.62inch AMOLED E4 FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, Snapdragon 870, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
Reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 11 series heading to global markets will be different from the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ phones that were unveiled in October 2021. The official renders of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro 5G have appeared to give a first look at their design.
Redmi Note 11 Pro, Pro 5G renders
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The leaked renders show that the global version of the Note 11 Pro series will be quite similar to its Chinese variant. At the front, the Note 11 Pro duo will feature a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. Its back panel has an LED-assisted quad-camera with a 108-megapixel primary camera.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup has a flat-edge design. The top edge of the device features a microphone, an IIR blaster, a speaker grille, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Its bottom edge (visible in one of the images below) microphones, a USB-C port, and another speaker grille. According to MySmartPrice, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro 5G will be available in colors like Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Diamond Dazzle.
Redmi Note 11 Pro, Pro 5G specifications (rumored)
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The publication revealed that Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G will be powered by the Helio G96 chipset, while the Note 11 Pro 5G will be driven by an unknown Qualcomm chipset. Both phones will come with a 6.67-inch display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It is unclear whether these models are fitted with an LCD or AMOLED screen.
The Note 11 Pro lineup will house a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 67W fast charging. Shown above are some of the posters shared by Tech Insider that confirm the key features of the Note 11 Pro series.
The Redmi Note 11 series launch event for the global markets will be held on Jan. 26. With around a week remaining for the launch, the rumor mill is expected to shed more information on the specs and features of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro 5G.
Are you ready for the best 2022 flagships? If you are looking for the most advanced hardware department at the best price, then you cannot ignore the Motorola Edge X30 and the Realme GT 2 Pro this year. These devices have nothing to envy the most expensive phones in the market, but their prices are simply amazing. The former will probably hit the global market until the Motorola Edge 30 Pro moniker and the latter is coming soon in the European market as well, after being launched in China and India. Given that these devices carry similar price tags, we think it is time for a comparison between the specifications of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Realme GT 2 Pro.
Motorola Edge X30 vs Realme GT 2 Pro
Motorola Edge X30
Realme GT 2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
194 g
163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm,
189 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), LTPO AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 68W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
5G, dual SIM
Design
The Realme GT 2 Pro is definitely one of the most attractive phones released this year in terms of design. The Paper White and the Paper Green color options of this handset are made with a special bio-based polymer which resembles the sensation of the paper. It is a very sustainable material reducing carbon emissions and it even makes the phone more original and beautiful, without renouncing to great build quality. This design is definitely better than the one of the Motorola Edge X30 which is a classic phone with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and an average look. But the Motorola flagship is water-repellent, which is a cool feature for those who want to use their phones while it is raining.
Display
The Motorola Edge X30 has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but the best display of this comparison belongs to the Realme GT 2 Pro. It is equipped with an AMOLED panel sporting the LTPO 2.0 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and very low energy consumption. The display shows up to one billion colors, it has a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, and the HDR10+ certification. This display has a higher image quality including a better color reproduction and a higher level of detail. The Motorola Edge X30 has an OLED display with one billion colors as well, but with a lower Full HD+ resolution and without the LTPO technology.
Specs & Software
The best advantage of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Realme GT 2 Pro is definitely their processor: an amazing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform which is currently the most advanced SoC by Qualcomm, running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. Given that they have the same SoC and the same max amount of RAM (up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM), they will likely offer the same level of performance. But with the Realme GT 2 Pro, you can actually get more internal storage: up to 512 GB. Last but not least, its software department is more advanced as it is the Realme UI 3.0 based on ColorOS 12 and Android 12. I tested the Realme UI 3.0 thoroughly and I found out that it offers a lot more features and more optimization.
Camera
The rear camera setup of the Realme GT 2 Pro is superior to the Motorola Edge X30. It is composed of a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera with omnidirectional phase detection autofocus and OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 3 MP microscope lens with 40x magnification. The Motorola Edge X30 comes with two 50 MP cameras including an ultrawide one and a 2 MP depth sensor, clearly inferior to the Realme GT 2 Pro, but it has a better 60 MP selfie camera.
The battery capacities of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Realme GT 2 Pro are the same: 5000 mAh. But the latter will most likely last more in a lot of scenarios thanks to its efficient display with the LTPO 2.0 technology.
Price
The Motorola Edge X30 has a starting price tag of €420/$476 in the Chinese market, while Realme GT 2 Pro starts from €542/$615. At the end of the day, the Realme GT 2 Pro wins the comparison thanks to a better design, display, and rear cameras. But the Edge X30 is a lot more affordable, so its value for money is higher.
Motorola Edge X30 vs Realme GT 2 Pro: PRO and CONS
Taiwanese company Gogoro seems to be on a ball with the raft of announcements surrounding the company. Just after attracting significant funding for its swappable battery technology, the latest Yamaha electric scooter will sport Gogoro’s batteries. The Yamaha EMF has a very striking design that shows futuristic body panels and has a unique look from any of Yamaha’s previous models. The Yamaha EMF will be powered by a 7.6 kWh mid-mounted electric motor that uses a final chain drive to the rear wheel.
The Yamaha EMF will deploy Gogoro’s technology that allows for swapping depleted batteries for new ones at the GoStations. Virtually all electric scooters in Taiwan have deployed Gogoro’s swappable batteries and this significantly increases the range of the electric scooter.
The GoStations are more than fuel stations in some cities, and they provide the needed support for swapping depleted batteries especially in Taiwan. The Yamaha EMF will be debuting first in Taiwan, and it will draw from the extensive infrastructure of GoStations across the country.
The Yamaha EMF can accelerate from 0 to 50km/h within 3.5 seconds although we are still in the dark about its top speed. The e-scooter has a storage compartment that sits between the rider’s feet, with a cupholder and space for holding a few things. It is unclear what the pricing looks like for the Yamaha EMF but we would expect its partnership with Gogoro could tilt the market towards it.
Microsoft recently released the latest Windows 11 operating system. Lenovo has now unveiled an affordable tablet that runs on the latest OS. The tablet know as Lenovo 10w was unveiled alongside the 13w Yoga laptop.
The Lenovo 10w tablet is designed for students and comes with a number of rugged features that make it suitable to withstand the rigors of daily student use. The tablet features a 10.1-inch FHD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 400 nits brightness. The display is covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass protection with a rubber bumper on the edges.
The slate is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC storage. As stated earlier, the tablet runs on Windows 11. It equally packs a 2MP front camera for selfies while at the rear, there is an 8MP camera.
The 10w tablet is bundled with a detachable keyboard and users may also choose to add a stylus pen if they wish. Keeping the lights on is a 30Whr battery pack that charges via a USB-C port. The device also comes with a headphone jack, WiFi connectivity, and more.
As for the price, Lenovo 10w tablet carries a $329 price tag and this includes the keyboard. The device is expected to start shipping in the United States in April 2022.
Lenovo has also unveiled the 13W Yoga convertible laptop and it will start shipping in April as well. The laptop packs an AMD Ryzen 5000 U-series processor with on-chip graphics. The processor pairs with up to 16GB of 3200Mhz DDR4 RAM which is upgradable and up to 5152GB SSD.
The laptop features a 13.3-inch display with Full HD resolution and 300 nits of brightness. There is a 1080p front camera equipped with a privacy shutter while at the rear, the laptop packs a 5MP camera. The 13W Yoga features a fingerprint reader embedded under the power button.
Other features include Dolby Audio, a 51Whr battery, audio jack, two USB-C 3.2 ports, one USB-A 3.2 port, a full SD card reader, and HDMI 2.0. The laptop also comes with support for WiFi 6 and optional 4G LTE support as well.
The Lenovo 13w Yoga features a starting retail price of $749.
Apple offers a great trade-in value for older iPhones as well as Android devices. And for a long time, buyers have been benefiting from this trade-in program from Apple. However, now it looks like, Apple has made some significant changes when it comes to the trade-in value, as MacRumors has reported that Apple has officially lowered the trade-in values for Android devices.
As per the report, starting from today, Apple has lowered the estimated exchange value for Android smartphones. Not just that, Apple has also lowered the value for a few old iPads and MacBooks.
On the Apple official website, Apple has been listing out the highest possible amount a buyer can get discounted when he or she trades his old Apple or Android phone. By highest value, we mean the maximum possible exchange value, which in the end varies depending on the condition of your device. However, today, the publication has noticed these highest trade-in values to be slightly lower than usual. This seems to be a silent move from Apple.
Following are some of the new trade-in values. The left indicates the current values while in the bracket you can see the previous value.
Trade-in Value for Android Devices
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G – $260($325)
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G – $325(~$435)
Samsung Galaxy S20+ – $205(~$275)
Samsung Galaxy S20 – $150 ($205)
Samsung Galaxy S10+ – $170 ($185)
Samsung Galaxy S10 – $150 ($160)
Samsung Galaxy S10e – $120 ($130)
Samsung Galaxy S9+ – $80 ($95)
Samsung Galaxy S9 – $65 ($75)
Samsung Galaxy S8+ – $60 (no change)
Samsung Galaxy S8 – $50 (no change)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – $405 ($545)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – $285 ($385)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – $175 ($235)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – $120 ($130)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – $45 ($65)
Google Pixel 5 – $235 ($315)
Google Pixel 4 – $110 ($150)
Google Pixel 4a – $120 ($160)
Google Pixel 4 XL – $135 ($180)
Google Pixel 3 XL – $50 ($70)
Google Pixel 3 – $45 ($55)
Google Pixel 3a – $50 (no change)
Google Pixel 3a XL – $50 ($55)
Trade-in Value for iPads and MacBooks.
iPad – $200 ($205)
iPad Air – $335 ($345)
MacBook Air – $530 ($550)
MacBook Pro – $1415 ($1630)
MacBook (discontuined) – $325 ($340)
iMac – $1260 ($1320)
Mac mini – $740 ($800)
As you may have noticed, the change in the exchange value is quite significant. Some of the phone’s exchange prices have been lowered by striaght $100. As of now, we don’t know why has Apple suddently lowered these values. Also, we’re not sure if the new trade-in prices are only for the global market or if they’ve been modified in other regions as well.
In case, you are an Apple fanatic or just been spying on the Apple website, do let us know whether the prices have been changed in your region.
Zebronics seems to be expanding its gadgets lineup as it has launched a new smartwatch dubbed Zebronics Zeb-Fit Me in the Indian market. The smartwatch comes under the Rs 3,000 price range in India and offers a SpO2 sensor and up to 7-day battery life.
The Zebronics Zeb-Fit Me has a squarish design with a 1.2-inch TFT color display. It is a touch panel that can display over 50 different watch faces. All the watch faces can be applied from the dedicated mobile app for Android and iOS.
Zebronics Zeb-Fit Me
Two of its highlights are the SpO2 sensor and the Blood Pressure sensor. It also has a Heart rate monitor and Pedometer. The smartwatch can track steps, jogs, and runs. It comes with up to 14 sports modes like hiking, swimming, yoga, hiking, and others.
Just like any other smartwatch, the Zeb-Fit Me can show message alerts and app alerts from specific apps like Whatsapp and Facebook. One can also see calls and reject them directly from the smartwatch.
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In terms of battery, the Zebronics Zeb-Fit Me has up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge. It takes up to two hours for the smartwatch to get fully charged. The smartwatch also has music controls, where users can play/pause the music and skip to the next or previous track. The device has 12 months of warranty.
The Zebronics Zeb-Fit Me is priced at Rs 2,799 in India and will be available for purchase from Flipkart. It can be picked up in five color variants – Black, Blue, Sea Green, Grey, and Rose Pink.
Xiaomi has continued to provide software support for the Mi A3 even though the phone is gradually moving towards the end of days. Not too long ago, the company rolled out a new update bringing December 2021 security patch with an unusually large file size of 458 GB. The Chinese company has yet again provided a new update for the Mi A3. The new update ushers in the January 2022 Android security patch.
Unlike the December 2021 security patch, this new update has an exceptionally small file size of just 12.29 MB. It comes with the firmware number V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM, showing it is still based on MIUI 12 despite the device launching as part of Google’s Android One program. The software is still Android 11 and we doubt if Xiaomi will push any major update to the device which launched with Android 9.0 Pie. This means it has received two major Android upgrades even though the migration to Android 11 was plagued with several bug incidence.
According to the changelog, the update delivers the January 2022 security patch, fixes bugs, will enhance the stability of the device, and optimize the overall performance of the Mi A3. The V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM build is presently being delivered via OTA update on MIUI’s global channel.
It should be noted, though, that the Mi A3 will not be getting official software support from July 2022.
Indian accessories manufacturer boAt has recently unveiled a new smartwatch in India dubbed the boAt Watch Matrix. The device wasn’t put on sale immediately but is presently up for grabs in India presently. The smartwatch carries a price tag of Rs. 3999 (~$54) and is presently on sale on Amazon India and boAt’s website.
The boAt Watch Matrix is a budget smartwatch with an AMOLED display. The watch packs a 1.6-inch 2.5 Curved AMOLED screen with support for an Always-on display. The watch also comes with several health-centric features such as SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep monitoring, heart rate sensor, and others.
The smartwatch also comes with a durable battery that can deliver up to 7 days of usage on a single charge while using the Always-On display cuts down the battery life to just 2 days. Other features onboard include customizable watch faces as well as support for call alerts, camera, and music control. The Watch Matrix arrives with 3ATM dust and water resistance rating as well.
The boAt Matrix Smartwatch is available in Ocean Blue, Pitch Black, and Twilight Grey colors. It also features 3 ATM dust and water resistance which makes it suitable for use during workouts and in the rain. It may not be suitable for use in the shower, though.
iQOO has already confirmed that the new iQOO 9 and 9 Pro are coming to India soon. However, the company has not revealed an exact launch date. Well, while we look for the launch date, the Indian model of the iQOO 9 Pro has now passed the Geekbench listing. The listing was first spotted by MySmartPrice and it affirms the phone’s key specs.
As per the listing, the iQOO 9 Pro has the model number vivo I2020. It scored 1240 points in the single-core department and 3590 points in the multi-core department.
The smartphone has Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core SoC inside and here, the first four cores are clocked at 1.79 GHz. The other three cores are clocked at 2.50 GHz and the rest two cores are clocked at 3.00 GHz. The smartphone has 12GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 out of the box.
Recent reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 series will be entirely different for the Indian market. In India, the iQOO 9 will be the iQOO 8 Chinese model, and the iQOO 9 Pro could be the vanilla iQOO 9. That being said, the iQOO 9 India will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset.
iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro India varaints
The duo will have AMOLED panels with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model will have an FHD+ resolution, while the Pro will feature a QHD+ resolution.
As for cameras, the vanilla will feature a 48MP +12MP + 13MP triple camera unit and the Pro is expected to have a 50MP + 50MP + 16MP triple camera system. The duo is expected to have a 120W fast charging support but the battery capacities will differ.
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