Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra full specs sheet and renders surfaced

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Jan 14, 2022

Smartphone companies faced supply shortages throughout 2021. But still, the top brands manage to ship millions of units. In fact, according to a new report, Samsung produced around 300 million units.

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A report by The Elec (via SamMobile) says that Samsung manufactured approximately 300 million units of smartphones in 2021. Out of these, about 238.8 million units were produced by the company itself, while over 60 million units were made by ODMs.

For the unaware, some of the budget Samsung-branded Galaxy smartphones are produced by ODMs (Original Design Manufacturer) like Wingtech and Huaqin. These two firms are based out of China.

Further, the report goes on saying that although Samsung put together a little over 300 million smartphones, it may have only shipped around late-200 million units. Because production units take about 1-2 months to reach distributors and telcos.

The firm actually targeted to ship 300 million units in 2021. It could have been possible if it weren’t for manufacturing issues in Vietnam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This also resulted in low sales of the Galaxy S21 series.

The Galaxy S21 family is said to be the worst-selling Galaxy S series devices in history. The company only managed to ship around mid-20 million units throughout last year. Usually, the Galaxy S lineup accounts for 35-40 million units in shipments in a year.

The report states that the firm focused on shipping the Galaxy A and the Galaxy M series of phones in 2021 by diversifying its component supply chain. Finally, it concludes by noting that Samsung aims to ship 334 million units of smartphones in 2022. Out of which, 285 million units will be from its own production, while the remaining will be from ODMs.

Ola S1 final payment window reopens January 21, deliveries expected till Feb

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Jan 14, 2022

Earlier this week, Ola Electric ramped up the production of the S1 scooters to 1000 units a day. The company’s CEO Bhavesh Aggarwal also announced that Ola Electric will soon be opening the payment window for remaining customers. Now, Aggarwal has announced the date at which the final purchase window of the Ola S1 electric scooter will open.

Earlier today, the Ola Electric CEO took to Twitter to reveal that the final purchase window will open on January 21st at 6 PM for customers who have previously booked an S1 scooter and already paid the initial Rs. 20,000. The eligible customers will need to pay the remaining sum on the Ola app to initiate the delivery process.

Lohri ki lakh lakh vadhaiyan, Sankrati ki shubhkaamnayein, Pongal vazhthukkal!

We’re celebrating with our own harvest 🌾🛵 😎

Sea of scooters awaits! Final payment window opens Jan 21, 6pm in Ola App for all customers who've paid 20k. We'll dispatch across Jan & Feb. pic.twitter.com/RZSAeclC0e

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) January 14, 2022

The delivery process is said to commence from January end and customers will likely receive their S1 scooters by the end of February.

The announcement comes as a sigh of relief for customers who had previously paid the Rs 20,000 deposit but Ola had to close the final payment window due to hindrance in production caused by the ongoing global chip shortage.

The company has also announced that they are working on the missing features in the S1 scooters like cruise control, hill hold, navigation and they will be added to the e-scooters till July 2022 via an OTA software update.

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DEFY Space smartwatch with a 1.69″ display, SpO2 monitoring unveiled for Rs. 1,699 ($23)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 14, 2022

Indian audio accessories maker Defy is exploring the smartwatch market with its first smartwatch. The company has released Defy Space in India at an introductory price of Rs. 1,699 ($23).

Defy is an indigenous brand created by Guru Randhawa, a renowned fashion designer. Defy launched new audio products last year, and its new smartwatch has a 1.69-inch (240 x 280 pixels) full-touch LCD, with a square dial. More than 100 cloud-based watch faces are available and customizable.

There are multiple sports modes including running, skipping, basketball, walking, climbing, cycling, football, badminton, swimming, and yoga. The Defy Space has some important sensors like heart rate, and blood glucose (SpO2). It is rated IP68 for water resistance. There are several notifications and features in the Defy Space like call, text, and social media notifications, guided breathing, music, and camera controls. There is no mention of battery life for the new smartwatch, which will be available from January 15.

The new DEFY Space will be sold on Flipkart with introductory price of Rs. 1,699 ($23) but there is no word yet when the product will go on sale. The company says its maiden smartwatch was designed for the youth whose active lifestyle is bound to be accentuated by the smartwatch and its numerous features. It is a health and fitness smart wearable that is rugged and designed with rigor, style, and intelligence.

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Sony unveils the WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM4 & Walkman NW-A105 Spider-Man editions

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 14, 2022

Tech giant Sony has added a new Spider-Man No Way Home Collection of devices to the company’s Japan website. There are special edition models of the WF-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM4 with greater audio quality and overall beautiful performance. The two models have active noise cancellation (ANC) functionality, Hi-resolution audio quality, long battery life, and several other features that stand the collection out as a whole.

Also included in the Spider-Man Collection is the Walkman NW-A105 which has a similar design to the special edition pair of headphones and earphones. The models will be available in dark green and bright red colors. More details of the lineup are available from the Sony Japan website.

Sony WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM4 & Walkman Spider-man Edition

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The Sony WF-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM4 have some impressive features although Sony has now added some color to the models with a little tweaking of some aspects of their specs with the new collection. It is unclear where the special edition models will be available, but obviously greater preference will be given to its home market of Japan. More details of the offering will be released by Sony as the new collection becomes more visible in the market.

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New iPhone SE 3 renders reveal bigger display, no Touch ID button and a wide notch

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Jan 14, 2022

The iPhone SE 3 has been in the works for more than a year now and has been subject to various leaks and rumors regarding its design and specs. Some have claimed it will come with a hardware upgrade and the same design as its predecessor, while others state it’ll feature a whole new appearance. Now, a new leak has revealed its design via CAD renders.

According to a TenTechReview report, tipster @xleaks7 has revealed new CAD renders showcasing the design of the upcoming iPhone SE 3.

iPhone SE 3 CAD renders

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According to these new renders, the SE 3 retains the same rear design with a single camera and LED flash. The dimensions also remain exactly the same as on the previous model, 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm. However, the similarities end there as the device has a new look at the front.

The front has a larger screen as the device has reportedly gotten rid of the massive forehead, chin, and touch ID button found in current-gen SE models. According to the tipster, the device will likely feature a 5.69-inch screen and may come with a notch design for the Face ID and selfie camera sensor.

The right side spine will apparently house a power button and sim tray while the left side will have volume buttons and a silent mode switch. The new design makes the phone look more like an iPhone XR rather than an iPhone SE device.

The upcoming iPhone SE 3 is said to house an A14 Bionic or the A15 Bionic chipset and come with 5G network connectivity.

These new designs render however are in stark contrast to previous leaks from trusted sources like the noted Apple analyst and Bloomberg correspondent Mark Gurman, who earlier stated that the iPhone SE 3 design will be akin to iPhone SE 2’s. So we suggest you take these recent design renders with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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Microsoft Teams now features the Walkie Talkie functionality across all platforms

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 14, 2022

Microsoft has now made the Walkie Talkie feature available to all users of the Teams app across different platforms. The Walkie Talkie on Microsoft Teams will enable users to communicate via cellular data or Wi-Fi using their smartphones or tablets as a Walkie Talkie. This is coming two years after Microsoft announced the Walkie Talkie functionality integration on its platform. Within the past two years, the feature has undergone several layers of preview, which is culminating in its eventual release on January 12, 2022.

The walkie-talkie is reminiscent of the earliest iteration of the feature which came on board decades ago. The walkie-talkie feature is still rare in communications apps, with WhatsApp, Slack, and other apps having some semblance of the feature. Apple launched its walkie-talkie feature in the Apple Watch in 2018 and it uses push-to-talk over a Face Time Audio call. The Microsoft Teams’ walkie-talkie feature is targeting frontline workers and employees who run day-to-day operations and face customers during interactions.

Microsoft is collaborating with Zebra Technologies to even add a dedicated push-to-talk button on Zebra mobile devices that will help the target segment of frontline workers and employees to deploy the walkie-talkie in their operations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie feature is available both on Android and iOS devices, with the launch of the iOS version to coincide with the global release of the feature.

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Xiaomi pits the 11T Pro against OnePlus 9RT, confirms January 19 sale date

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Jan 14, 2022

Earlier today, OnePlus launched their much anticipated OnePlus 9RT in the Indian market which is scheduled to go on sale starting January 17 for all customers. Now, hot on their heels, Xiaomi has announced the Xiaomi 11T Pro which will be launched and made available for purchase on January 19.

Just as the OnePlus winter launch event concluded, Xiaomi India took to Twitter to announce the sale date of the Xiaomi 11T Pro which will commence on January 19 AT 2 PM after the official launch at 12 Noon on the same day.

From the best-in-class technology to the best-in-class design, the #Xiaomi11TPro has everything you'd wish for and a lot more!

Sale starts on 19th Jan!
Get ready for the biggest revolutionary sale!
Join the #HyperchargeRevolution: https://t.co/fVJQzqYqVL pic.twitter.com/DcPIN7kdnK

— Xiaomi India | #Xiaomi11TPro 😎 (@XiaomiIndia) January 14, 2022

The Xiaomi 11T Pro was launched in the European market back in September 2021 and looking at its features and specifications, the device is sure to give the OnePlus 9RT some tough competition in the Indian market.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Specifications and Features

The phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and is equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus. The phone has a 16MP selfie camera and a triple camera at the rear. It has a 108MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP telemacro lens.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging support.

An earlier report has revealed that the Xiaomi 11T Pro Indian variant will come with Harman Kardon-tuned dual speaker setup. Furthermore, the phone is said to come in three configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB.

So which device excites you more? the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the OnePlus 9RT? let us know in the comments below.

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Xiaomi granted patent for a smartwatch with square display

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Jan 14, 2022

Xiaomi Corps has just received authorization for a new patent, which is a smart wearable. The patent is for a smartwatch that has a square display. While the product is still in its early stages, the document reveals its possible design.

The patent was spotted by ITHome, with the document showcasing design sketches of hte product as well. If the Chinese tech giant is actually working on such a wearable, it will likely offering various health related trackers like heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen, blood sugar mapping, and more that are common in today’s smartwatches. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi patent did not reveal any details regarding this device, apart from its design. Looking at the images from the patent, we can see that the smartwatch features what appears to be swappable bands and sports a square shaped display.

Its screen has rounded corners on all four sides, and there doesn’t appear to be any buttons on the right side. The design of the patented smartwatch is somewhat similar to the Redmi Smart Band Pro that also features a square like display. It also offered the usual health tracking sensors and offered 14 days worth of battery life as well. Keep in mind that this is just a patent and we have no idea if the company is actually working on such a device or not.

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Redmi Note 11 European variant price, color and storage options revealed

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Jan 14, 2022

In November, news emerged that the Redmi Note 11 series consisting of the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ might soon get a global release. Now, new leaks have surfaced revealing the pricing, color, and storage options of the European variants of the Redmi Note 11 device.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, sources have hinted that the European variant of the Redmi Note 11 will be available in three color options, namely Star Blue, Graphite Gray, and Twilight Blue. The base Redmi Note 11 with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage will be priced at EUR 250, while the 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant will cost EUR 290. The top 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration of the Redmi Note 11 will cost around EUR 330.

Redmi Note 11 specs and features (global)

The Note 11 global variant will have many similarities to the existing Chinese variant of the Note 11 which was released back in October 2021. However, as we have reported earlier, the Redmi Note 11 series will not follow the ‘flat edges’ design for the global launch of their smartphones. Well, this applies to the Note 11 4G too. The smartphone is expected to follow a more traditional Redmi Note design for the body and edges.

The device is expected to feature a 6.5-inch LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution. The display comes with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and has a 1,500:1 aspect ratio.

Previous reports suggest that the global version of the Note 11 will house a Snapdragon 680 SoC with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage which can be expanded further via a dedicated microSD card slot.

For optics, there is a triple camera setup at the rear comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with an F/2.0 aperture lens and EIS, teaming up with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front camera. Under the hood, there is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and 9W reverse charging. The device shipped with a 22.5W fast charger.

There have been no official announcements regarding the European launch of the Redmi Note 11 as of yet however, rumors suggest that we can expect the device to launch around the end of January 2022.

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OnePlus 9RT, Buds Z2 launched in India: All you need to know

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Jan 14, 2022

Oneplus has finally debuted the OnePlus 9RT in India at its ‘Winter Edition’ launch event. The smartphone is accompanied by OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earphones. These two products are successors of the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus Buds Z.

OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 Price and Availability in India

The OnePlus 9RT will retail at the following price tags in India starting from January 17 (January 16 for Red Cable Club and Amazon Prime members) with a ₹4000 ($54) instant discount on Axis Bank and Kotak Bank cards.

8GB + 128GB – ₹42,999 ($580)
12GB + 256GB – ₹46,999 ($634)

Buyers can avail the phone in either Nano Silver or Hacker Black colorways. They can also invest in the following official accessories if required.

3D Tempered Glass Screen Protector – ₹1,299 ($18)
Quantum Velocity Bumper Case – ₹999 ($14)
Sandstone Bumper Case – ₹999 ($14)

The aforementioned official cases will be offered at 50% off if ordered alongside the handset until January 22. Customers can also grab OnePlus Band at ₹999 and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition at ₹1,499 till January 26.

There’s also an additional ₹4,000 exchange bonus on select legacy OnePlus smartphones.

On the other hand, the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds are priced at ₹4,999 ($67).

OnePlus 9RT Specifications and Features

The OnePlus 9RT sports a matte glass panel on the rear and a metal frame. It measures 162.2 x 74.6 x 8.29mm in dimensions and weighs 198.5g.

The device flaunts a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 397 PPI, a 120Hz refresh rate, a punch hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is protected by an unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass and supports sRGB as well as DCI-P3 color gamuts.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It runs OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 65W fast charging.

Talking about optics, the phone houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

Connectivity options on the handset include dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou), NFC, and USB Type-C (USB 2.0). It comes with all the essential sensors (including an in-display fingerprint sensor), dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, and an alert slider.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Specifications and Features

The OnePlus Buds Z2 earphones are almost identical to their predecessor in terms of design. The buds feature 11mm drivers and 3 microphones each for ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).

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They are IP55-rated for water resistance and support touch gesture controls. The earbuds are backed by a 40mAh battery each, which are said to last for about 7 hours with ANC turned off. With the USB Type-C port-equipped charging case (520mAh battery), the endurance increases to 30 hours.

Finally, the buds support Dolby Atmos, AAC/SBC audio codecs, and ship with three pairs of ear tips as well as a USB Type-C cable.

Wuling Motors has sold over 500,000 Hongguang Mini EVs in 2021

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Jan 14, 2022

Earlier today (14th January 2022), SAIC-GM-Wuling announced that its Hongguang Mini EV has crossed 500,000 units in terms of sale last year. The EV in question is like a “micro car,” and has seen success in the company’s home market of China.

Previously, the company had announced that it had crossed 400,000 Hongguang Mini EV sales in China, but this figure has now surpasses 550,000 units. This made also it rank first in China in terms of annual sales for cars that run on ‘new energy’. Furthermore, Wuling Motors have set a new record for the sale of a single model of new energy car in China, with sales reaching 55,729 units in December 2021 alone.

Notably, the company’s Hongguang Mini EV also ranked first in this category for the 16th consecutive month. At the moment, the Chinese automobile maker is expected to continue the series by offering upgrades to the micro car. It even plans to launch new models of the mini electric vehicle as well in China. The company has even managed to sell more EVs than the world’s largest EV maker, Tesla, thanks to its Mini EV.

Adding to its achievements, the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV even took the crown in new energy preservation rate list from All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Automobile group. In this list, it ranked first with an 89.78 percent efficiency rate. The combined sales of the SEV series models including Hongguang MINI EV, Wuling Nano EV, and KiWi EV from the brand has crossed more than 750,000 units during the same period.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Unboxing & First Impression: Good looking design but lacks surprises

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Jan 14, 2022

OnePlus officially launched the OnePlus 10 Pro in China. And quite strangely, there was only one model announced at the event. In fact, they didn’t even mention anything about the OnePlus 10 standard version.

But if OnePlus decided to keep a launch event just for one model, it’s clear that the brand considers this to be a very important model in their lineup.

And since we were a bit disappointed over the OnePlus 9 series, we wondered whether the 10 Pro could earn back the reputation for the lineup this year. Therefore, we pre-ordered the phone even before the launch and luckily got to be one of the very first to get the package.

Today, let’s check out what it offers.

The box comes in a recognizable OnePlus-like style, including the black-on-red design. The packaging of the OnePlus 10 Pro doesn’t seem to have anything to do with being environmental-friendly. At the bottom, you can see the HasselBlad showing up for the second time. The cooperation is still going on strong.

Open the box, and you’ll find everything to be quite similar to phones with much smaller boxes. All you’ve got is still the 10 Pro phone itself, a phone case, and the 80W wired-charging kit.

Coming back to the phone, to be honest, it seems to take design cues from the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The ceramic camera housing melts with the frame, like on the Samsung flagship. It also retains the signature logos and matte rear glass panel from the 9 Pro. Notably, the OnePlus 10 Pro is only available in two color variants, black and green.

The phone is 8.5mm thick, which makes it feel a bit bulky. It’s worth mentioning that many brands now are thinking about slimming down their flagship devices, while OnePlus has decided to go the opposite way.

On the front, the phone comes with a 6.7-inch second-generation LTPO AMOLED display with support for an adaptive refresh rate. This curved panel has a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixel and a punch-hole in the top left corner. Other specs of the display include 1300-nit peak brightness, and 92.7% screen-to-body ratio. This along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection make it one of the top screens in the market right now. And this screen did look stunning when we played HDR content.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. For the China version, it’s the debut model for ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12. The latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system brings features such as HyperBoost (for gaming) and more. And OnePlus also claimed that the 10 Pro has the best gaming experience among flagships. We will show you how exactly it performs in our latter full review video.

Stay tuned.

As far as the optics are concerned, the OnePlus 10 Pro houses a triple camera setup on the rear. This system includes a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. But to be honest, the new setup didn’t really cheer me up, since we got the same IMX789 sensor and even a much better IMX 766 ultra-wide unit on its predecessor. To give you a better picture about its cameras, we’ll talk about this in our full review later.

For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0 and XPan Mode.

Other features of the OnePlus 10 Pro also bring a better interactive experience, including the x-axis linear vibration motor, and the dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos.

The greatest upgrade on paper is the phone’s power solution. It gets its energy from a 5,000mAh battery. This cell can be filled either by 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging or 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging. In addition, it also has support for reverse wireless charging.

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The OnePlus 10 Pro now is available for sale from around 737 USD, which is almost the same as the pricing of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

So I’m wondering whether you guys are interested in their comparison? Or if you have a better model to compare with the OnePlus flagship, just leave your ideas down below. We will take it seriously.

As for its full review, we’re working hard to make sure that you can watch it this weekend. So please remember to click the Subscribe button and stay tuned!

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vivo Y10 & vivo Y10 (t1 version) launched with different chips, but cost the same

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Jan 14, 2022

Vivo has quietly launched two new budget smartphones in China. These devices are officially called vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version) respectively. They are almost identical to each other, except for the chipset, storage type, and Bluetooth version. They arrive in similar color options and cost the same.

Vivo Y10, Vivo Y10 (t1 Version) Specifications and Features

As mentioned earlier, the newly unveiled Vivo Y10 and Vivo Y10 (t1 Version) are almost the same. The only differences are that the latter features a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, UFS 2.1 storage, ad Bluetooth 4.2 instead of MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, eMMC 5.1 storage, and Bluetooth 5.0.

The handsets sport a plastic body with a shiny look and a matte finish. They measure 163.96 x 75.20 x 8.28mm in dimensions and weigh 179g.

The phones are equipped with a 6.51-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 16.7 million colors, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch. The panel has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, an 89% screen-to-body ratio, and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

They house a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual-camera setup on the rear. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, they have an 8MP shooter inside the notch.

Connectivity options on them include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), and MicroUSB port. They also have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot, in addition to a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, and proximity sensor.

Finally, they run OriginOS based on Android 11 and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Vivo Y10, Vivo Y10 (t1 Version) Price and Availability

Both the Vivo Y10 and the Vivo Y10 (t1 Version) arrive in a single 4GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ¥1,099 ($173) in China. They can be purchased in either Glacier Blue or Moonlit Night color options.

The Vivo Y10 (t1 Version) is already up for sale in the country, while the vanilla Vivo Y10 is yet to hit the shelves.

Ather hikes prices of its 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters in India

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Jan 14, 2022

Ather Energy has just raised the prices of its 450 series of electric scooters in India. This includes the 450X and 450 Plus models, which have seen an average price hike of 5,500 INR (roughly 75 US Dollars).

Keep in mind that the exact amount may vary based on the state you live in since EV subsidies maybe different between states. According to the EV maker, the rise in price is due to the hike in input costs. Notably, the surge in price was handled by charging buyers an amount of around 5,500 INR for the Ather Dot portable charger, which was previously available for just 1 INR.

So now, the new price of the Ather 450 Plus is around 109,000 INR (roughly 1,470 US Dollars) while the higher end 129,000 INR (roughly 1,740 US Dollars) after subsidies in big cities like Mumbai. On the other hand, in cities like Bangalore, the prices of the top end 450X variant electric scooter is around 151,000 INR (roughly 2,040 US Dollars). Despite the prices of the electric scooter rising, there are no changes with the scooters in regards to design or hardware.

As of right now, the 450 Plus costs around 14,600 INR (roughly 200 US Dollars) more than the Ola S1 in Mumbai, while the 450X electric scooter is around 3,600 INR (roughly 50 US Dollars) more expensive than the Ola S1 Pro. For those unaware, the 450 series of electric scooters are manufactured in India, which has recently started ramping up production at its plant in South India.

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PUBG maker is suing Apple, Google, & Free Fire developer Garena

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Jan 14, 2022

The develop behind PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) has just recently filed a lawsuit against major companies, Apple and Google, along with the maker of “PUBG Clones” developer, Garena as well.

According to The Verge, Krafton Inc is suing Garena for developing two games that are allegedly a copy of its existing title, PUBG: Battlegrounds. This was the original battle royale game that kicked off the BR trend while also spawning its popular mobile spin offs as well. However, Garena is facing the lawsuit owing to its two mobile games, namely Free Fire and Free Fire Max. Furthermore, the company is even suing the two tech giants Apple and Google for distributing the game.

Update on the below:

1. The directors said it's not a PUBG movie, despite basically being a PUBG movie.

2. Krafton said they are considering suing given the similarities to the PUBG IP.

3. You can watch it with English subs here: https://t.co/lS1SfdTRhj https://t.co/pBdcsqZttn

— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) August 15, 2021

According to an official statement from Krafton, “Free Fire and Free Fire Max extensively copy numerous aspects of Battlegrounds, both individually and in combination, including Battlegrounds’ copyrighted unique game opening “air drop” feature, the game structure and play, the combination and selection of weapons, armor, and unique objects, locations, and the overall choice of color schemes, materials, and textures.”

Krafton is also accusing Google for hosting YouTube videos with gameplay of the two games as well as “numerous posts containing a feature-length Chinese film that is nothing more than a blatantly infringing live action dramatization of Battlegrounds.” For those unaware, Garena’s Free Fire and Free Fire Max is available in both App Store and Play Store for free. The PUBG developer even added that Garena has earned hundreds of millions from in game sales through Apple and Google app stores.

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TECNO POVA Neo India launch date revealed by the brand

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Jan 14, 2022

Yesterday, we reported that the TECNO POVA Neo may soon launch in India. Today, the brand has officially revealed the launch date for the handset in the country. Let’s take a look at when it will be making its way to the region.

According to the official Twitter account of TECNO, the TECNO POVA Neo will launch in India on January 20. The tweet mentions that the phone will be coming to stores on the said date. This means the smartphone will be available for purchase as soon as it gets announced in the country.

Since the device is already official in Nigeria, we know everything about it. Additionally, a tipster had earlier disclosed that the handset will arrive in a 6GB + 128GB memory configuration with a free pair of wireless earbuds as part of the launch offer.

Coming to specifications, the TECNO POVA Neo features a 6.8-inch HD+ notched display (LCD) with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 SoC and runs HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11.

Further, it sports a 13MP triple camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera. Like any other budget smartphone, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot, in addition to a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Finally, it is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging via a USB Type-C port.

Oppo Find N goes on sale in China again, starts from 7,699 Yuan ($1,215)

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Jan 14, 2022

Oppo has just started the sale of its foldable smartphone again. The company’s first foldable handset, the Find N, which is finally available for sale again in China after selling out in mere minutes previously.

Earlier this month, we had reported on the Chinese smartphone maker saw great success with its Find N foldable phone, which crossed more than 1 million in bookings. While this highlighted the immense popularity of the company’s first ever foldable phone, it also showcased the lack of inventory, with bookings piling up. But now, it is finally available for purchase again, and can be purchased from the popular Chinese e-retailer JD.com.

The Oppo Find N is available in two storage configurations, namely 8GB + 256GB and the 12GB + 512GB variant. Talking about the smartphone itself, it sports a 5.49 inch AMOLED outer display and a 7.1 inch E5 AMOLED primary screen. Under the hood, it packs a large 4,500mAh battery that powers the device with 33W fast charging.

Furthermore, it packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the rear, the Find N features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front has a 32 megapixel selfie shooter on the primary and secondary display. The 8GB + 256GB version is available for 7,699 Yuan (roughly 1,215 US Dollars) while the 12GB + 512GB variant costs 8,999 Yuan (roughly 1,417 US Dollars).

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