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Motorola Tab G70 goes official in Brazil for BRL 2,399 (~$433)

Barely 24 hours after the Motorola Tab G70 had an elaborate listing on India’s Flipkart giving us an idea of the entire specs, the tablet has now been officially unveiled in Brazil. The Brazil launch provides us with a clue about the price range the device will retail for in India and other markets. Motorola Tab G70

The Motorola Tab G70 comes with an 11-inch display with 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, 400 nits of brightness and 15:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with support for Widevine certification to watch high definition content from Netflix and Amazon. You also get four speakers with Dolby Atmos support for an immersive audio experience.

The Moto Tab G70 is also confirmed to pack a MediaTek Helio G90T which is a 12nm chip with an architecture consisting of two Cortex-A76 cores, and six Cortex-A55 cores while a Mali-G76 GPU fires the graphics. The processor pairs with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage that can be expanded via microSD card. Motorola Tab G70

For photography, you get a 13MP main camera at the rear while there is an 8MP selfie shooter for clear photos and videos. The device crams a mammoth 7,700 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. It also present with an IP52 waterproof build and weighs just 500g.

As for the price, the Moto Tab G70 will retail in Brazil via Motorola’s official website for BRL 2,399 (~$433). The tablet will come in a single Green color and WiFi support only.

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Sony continues PS4 production to offset PlayStation 5 shortages

The Japanese tech giant Sony released their PlayStation 5 consoles back in November 2020. Although never officially announced, the company had planned to stop making the PS4 by the end of 2021. However, a new report has surfaced stating otherwise.

PlayStation 5

According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its PlayStation 5.

As per the report, industry insiders have stated that Sony has told its assembly partners that it would continue making the PS4 throughout 2022. The strategy is expected to add about a million PS4 units this year to help alleviate some pressure on the company’s PS5 production.

PlayStation 5 and accessories
PlayStation 5 and accessories

PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has said that Sony had planned to make a quick transition to the latest hardware (PS5) which has been hindered due to the global pandemic slowing down software development across the gaming industry making for a relatively weak portfolio of must-have exclusive games. The pandemic also triggered a surge in hardware demand making the most basic components scarce which has resulted in the PS5 being hard to find on the market.

Sony’s PlayStation division will continue to rely on the PS4 to provide a substantial portion of its revenue while it figures out solutions for the slower-than-expected PS5 production pace and online scalpers choking off the retail supply of the newer console.

Amid the PlayStation 5 supply chain difficulties, Sony is also exploring new avenues. The brand is preparing to release more powerful virtual reality headsets to take advantage of the recent metaverse boom. The company recently revealed the PSVR 2 at CES 2022. Sony also seems interested in the fast-emerging EV sector as the brand showcased the Vision-S 01 and Vision-S 02 EVs at CES 2022.

 

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These phones will get ColorOS 12 beta in India very soon

ColorOS 12 is the latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system. Apart from bringing new features, it also arrives with Android 12. The company has been rolling beta as well as stable builds of its software for eligible devices worldwide since the announcement. Today, the firm reiterates the list of smartphones that will get access to beta releases in India in Q1 2022.

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In a press release sent to us, OPPO once again discloses the list of phones that will be blessed with ColorOS 12 beta in India in the first quarter of 2022. A total of four handsets will get the beta releases in the next two months and no new models in January.

However, the stable update will be rolled out for three devices this month. One of them has already started receiving it today.

That said, there’s the timeline shared by OPPO.

OPPO ColorOS 12 Update Timeline India

ColorOS 12 Beta Q1 2022

  • From February 2022

    • OPPO Reno4 Pro
    • OPPO F19 Pro
    • OPPO F17 Pro
  • From March 2022

    • OPPO A53s 5G

ColorOS 12 Stable January 2022

  • From January 13

    • OPPO A74 5G
  • From January 18

    • OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
    • OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G

As usual, we will be updating our readers whenever OPPO rolls out ColorOS 12 beta/stable builds for eligible smartphones worldwide.

 

 

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TECNO POVA Neo teased to launch soon in India

Earlier last month, Transsion brand Tecno launched a smartphone called TECNO POVA Neo in Nigeria. The main highlight of the device is its large 6,000mAh battery. Weeks later, the company is now teasing to release this very same handset in India.

Tecno Pova Neo

The official Tecno India Twitter account posted a short video teaser for the upcoming TECNO POVA Neo yesterday. Though the video doesn’t say much about the phone, we already know everything about the smartphone since it’s already official.

Tecno is yet to reveal the launch date, however, a leak from late December had already disclosed some details. According to that information, the device will arrive in a 6GB + 128GB memory configuration and the launch offers will include a free pair of wireless earbuds.

Talking about specifications, the TECNO POVA Neo sports a 6.8-inch HD+ notched display with 120Hz touch sampling rate, MediaTek Helio G25 Chipset, 13MP triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

The handset retails at ₦72,500 ($176, ₹13,000) for the 4GB + 64GB variant in Nigeria. It arrives in three colors, namely Geek Blue, Obsidian Black, and Powehi.

TECNO POVA Neo’s launch date for India should be out very soon.

 

 

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Sennheiser HD 450SE Wireless Headphones with ANC, 30hr battery life launched in India for Rs. 14,990 (~$203)

The Sennheiser HD 450SE Wireless Headphones has been launched in India with an Rs. 14,990 (~$203) price tag. The new wireless headphones from Sennheiser offer active noise cancellation (ANC), built-in Amazon’s Alexa Voice Assistant support, and its battery can offer up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. Siri and Google Assistant are also supported in the HD 450SE Wireless Headphones.Sennheiser HD 450SE Wireless Headphones

The HD 450SE bears a close semblance, specs-wise with the HD 450BT wireless headphones which were released in 2020, with some innovative improvements all-round. The wireless headphones have intuitive music control buttons at the touch of your fingertips, 32mm dynamic transducers, dual beamforming MEMS microphone, a frequency response range up to 22kHz, and an ergonomically effective design with comfortable and foldable ear cups.

The connectivity of the HD 450SE wireless headphones is via Bluetooth 5.0 while the battery can be charged using the USB-C port. There is a dedicated voice assistant button while app support is via the Sennheiser Smart Control app available on the respective app stores for Android and iOS devices. With the app, the user can customize several features to suit the mood.Sennheiser HD 450SE Wireless Headphones

The Sennheiser HD 450SE will be available to customers in India from January 16 exclusively via Amazon India. The release date is a special one – the Amazon Republic Day Sale 2022, and Sennheiser hopes to leverage the expected increased quantum to kickstart the product on a high.

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Vivo Y21e design and specs leaked: Snapdragon 680, 5000mAh battery & more

In November 2021, a Geekbench listing revealed that Vivo has a new smartphone in the works dubbed the Vivo Y21e. Now, a new leak has surfaced, showing the design as well as some key specifications of this upcoming device.

According to a 91mobiles report, noted tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed renders and key specs of the device.

The renders reveal that the Y21e will come with a waterdrop notch for the front camera. The device can also be observed to have a thick chin and narrow bezels. The volume rocker and the power button embedded with a fingerprint sensor can be found on the right spine of the device. Coming to its rear, the Y21e has a clean camera island with a dual-camera setup and LED flash.

The Vivo branding is present on the bottom left side of the rear panel. Although not revealed in the renders, we can expect the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and primary microphone could be on the bottom in addition to the 3.5mm audio jack. The renders suggest that the device will come in two colors, namely White and Blue.

Vivo Y21e specifications

The Y21e is tipped to feature a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop notch and a thick chin. The device is said to measure 164.2×76×8mm and weigh 182 grams. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support is expected to power the Y21e, and it is said to run the Android 12 based FuntouchOS out of the box.

For photography, the device comes with dual cameras on the back, with a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP secondary lens with an f/2.4 aperture. A third AI lens is also present on the camera island. On the front, it is expected to come with an 8MP snapper with an f/1.8 aperture for selfies and video chats.

Earlier Geekbench leaks have revealed that the device will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage, but it is speculated to be available in other options on launch.

For now, Vivo has not revealed any information on the device that might hint at a possible release date. So, stay tuned as we will be reporting any notable developments.

 

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OPPO A74 5G bags ColorOS 12 stable update based on Android 12

Before Christmas, OPPO started recruiting beta testers for the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for the OPPO A74 5G. Within a month from that, the smartphone has already started receiving the stable update.

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OPPO A74 5G

According to an official announcement post on OPPO Community, the Chinese tech company has begun to roll out ColorOS 12 stable update for OPPO A74 5G. The latest software update for the handset not only brings new features of ColorOS but also Android 12 and related features.

The update is currently live in India and it arrives with firmware version C.29. In order to receive the OTA system support, users should be on firmware version A.12.

If the users of the phone are on the required software build, then they can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version and follow the on-screen instructions to download the install the new update.

Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user. Having said that, all units should get access to the latest update in the coming days.

The OPPO A74 5G is the company’s budget 5G smartphone. Kudos to OPPO for delivering the update to this device faster than other brands that offer similarly priced 5G handsets.

 

 

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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Phones to launch in H1 2022, new Dimensity 8000 rumors surface

New rumors regarding the upcoming MediaTek mobile chips have just surfaced online. The leak has revealed the possible launch timeline for the Dimensity 9000 SoC, and the specs of the smartphone that will feature the Dimensity 8000 chip as well.

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The information arrives from known tipster @DigitalChatStation the higher end Dimensity 9000 processor will be launched sometime in the first half of this year. Additionally, the new flagship chip will first appear on two or three smartphone models, which will sport a 2K display. He further added that some of these new smartphones will feature dual primary camera setup on the rear as well. For those unaware, the chip in question is based on the 4nm process from TSMC and features ARM’s Cortex X2 super core, along with Cortex A710 high performance, and Cortex A510 power efficient cores.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

As of right now, it is unknown which exact models will feature the new chip, but Redmi and Oppo have confirmed that their upcoming handset (Find and K50 series respectively) will feature the Dimensity 9000 SoC. This chip even offers a number of improvements in terms of photography, so the dual primary camera module would likely take advantage of this as well. On the other hand, the tipster also revealed interesting information regarding the Dimensity 8000 chip, which is also set to launch later this year.

MediaTek

Apparently, a Dimensity 8000 powered smartphone will feature a 6.6 inch 120Hz display with 12GB of RAM. For photography, this device will arrive with 16 megapixel selfie shooter on the front while the rear houses a triple camera setup. This will include a 50 megapixel 1/1.5″ primary rear camera paired with another 50 megapixel lens and a 2 megapixel shooter as well. This model will be released during the Spring Festival and will target the 2,000 Yuan (roughly 315 US Dollars) segment. In other words, it will be an upper mid range handset. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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New leak reveals the entire design of Moto G Stylus 2022

The Moto G Syltys 2022 from Motorola is in the news since November 2021. Recently, we not only get to see the official promo renders of the smartphone but also its entire specifications. Now, once again, the handset emerges on the internet in the form of press renders.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 Design Leak
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 | Source: 91Mobiles

The upcoming Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 leaks once again showcasing its complete design, The above-attached image comes from the sources of 91Mobiles.

This single picture includes all the press renders of the device in gold color. However, the publication says that the phone will also come in a black color option.

According to the image, the Moto G Stylus 2022 will have a fingerprint sensor-embedded power button as well as a volume rocker on the right side and a SIM card slot on the left side. The top of the handset will include a secondary microphone hole, white the bottom side will house a silo for the built-in stylus, a USB Type-C port, a primary microphone hole, and a speaker grille.

On the front, the smartphone will sport a centered punch-hole display with a noticeable chin and top bezel. Finally, the rear side will nest a vertically aligned triple camera setup and the iconic Motorola Batwing logo at the center.

As far as specifications are concerned, previous reports have revealed features like a 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) +  2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 will be available in two memory configurations (4GB + 128B and 6GB  + 128GB) in markets like the US and Europe at an undisclosed price in the near future.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy A53, A33, A13, & M33 receive BIS certification, India launch nears

Samsung is apparently gearing up to launch a number of smartphones in India. A new certification listing has revealed that the new models will be from the company’s mid range of Galaxy A and M series of devices.

Samsung

The news was shared by @i_hsay on Twitter who shared a BIS certification list of all the smartphones’ model numbers. Looking at this list, we can we model numbers of the Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F/DS), Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536E/DS), Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A336E/DS), and even Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336BU/DS) as well. Furthermore, another Twitter user revealed that the South Korean tech giant has also started the firmware development of the Galaxy M33 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Galaxy A53 5G

In other words, the Indian launch of the above mentioned devices is near, especially considering that they have received BIS certification. Unfortunately, the BIS listing doesn’t reveal any launch details regarding the upcoming smartphones. But previously, we had covered a report that claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A13 will launch in India sometime in February 2022. Meanwhile, it is believed that the Galaxy A53 will also launch in the first quarter of this year as well.

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Realme 9i launch date for India revealed, here’s what to expect

Realme 9i was recently announced in Vietnam. Today, the Indian wing of the brand confirmed that it will be unleashing the Realme 9i at 12:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 18. Here is everything that is expected from Realme’s upcoming launch event for India.

As can be seen, the teaser reveals that the Realme 9i will be the first Snapdragon 680 SoC powered in its price segment to arrive in India. Vivo has already launched two Snapdragon 680 powered handsets such as the Vivo Y21T and Y33T in India. The Y21T was announced with a pricing of Rs 16,490 (~$223), while the Y33T has a starting price of Rs 18,990 (~$257) Hence, it appears that the Realme 9i could be priced under Rs 16,000 (~$216) or Rs 15,000 (~$204) in India.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear shell has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

Realme 9i
Realme 9i

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on and it carries support for 33W fast charging.

Rumors have it that the Realme Narzo 50A Prime smartphone may also go official alongside the Realme 9i. At present, there is no official confirmation on the India launch date of the Narzo model. Also, the rumor mill is yet to spill the specifications of the device. It will be an enhanced version of the existing Narzo 50A handset that came with a Helio G85 chip, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.

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Motorola Moto G22 emerges on Geekbench with MediaTek Helio P35 SoC

A new Motorola smartphone has emerged on the internet. The device is called Moto G22 and it has been benchmarked on Geekbench. The handset’s listing reveals some of its key features.

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According to Geekbench, the upcoming Motorola Moto G22 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The variant that was benchmarked has 4GB RAM, however, there could be versions with lower or more RAM.

As far as performance is concerned, the phone can only score around 170 points and 912 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Finally, it will boot Android 11.

That’s all the information we have on the forthcoming Motorola handset. We expect to learn more about the device in the coming days.

It is interesting to note that the Lenovo-owned Motorola-branded never released a Moto G21. Hence, this smartphone will be the direct successor of the Moto G20 from last year.

For the unaware, the Moto G20 was the second cheapest Moto G series phone released in 2021. It has features like a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), UNISOC T700 chipset, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide)  + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

The yet-to-release Moto G22 may have a similar set of specs, however, we wouldn’t say for sure. Because Motorola has a habit of changing the feature set of the existing lineup every generation.

 

 

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Redmi hints Note 11S launch in India in its latest teaser

Earlier today (13th January 2022), Xiaomi’s budget smartphone making sub brand, Redmi, shared a new teaser poster on Twitter. In the tweet, the company hinted at a new Note 11 series launch in India, which might be the upcoming Note 11S.

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The Chinese smartphone brand shared the teaser on its official Twitter handle, which also revealed the rear design of the upcoming handset. Looking at this image, we can see that the rear camera module has a large primary sensor, along with other smaller cameras being housed underneath it. While the company did not reveal any finer details, it did confirm that its a Note model.

Although, it is rumored that the primary sensor is a 108 megapixel camera and we can clearly see that the sides are flat. As of right now, the model of the smartphone is still unclear, although, it is believed to the the new Note 11S, which has recently been spotted on various certification websites. It has even been spotted on FCC with MIUI 13 and we had also covered a report that revealed certain key specs regarding the smartphone.

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Reportedly, the Redmi Note 11S will feature a triple camera setup, with the primary camera being the 108 megapixel sensor, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it might feature a 13 megapixel selfie shooter. Unfortunately, this is still just a teaser so we will have to wait for more details or reports to surface to know more about this upcoming smartphone. So stay tuend for more updates.

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Tagg Verve Active Smartwatch with 24 sports modes launched in India for 3,999 INR ($54)

Tagg has just launched a new product in India. The new wearable is the Verve Active, which is a budget smartwatch that offers up to 8 days of battery life and will be available for purchase in India via Flipkart.

Tagg

Talking about the smartwatch, it sports a 1.7 inch IPS LCD screen with 240 x 280 resolution, 80 percent screen to body ratio, and up to 500 nits of maximum brightness. Users can even customize their watch faces with multiple watch faces, which can be changed through the companion application. The watch features a button the side for navigation and also has interchangeable straps. Its also weighs just 38 grams and features IP68 water and dust resistance rating.

Arriving at its other features, it offers a blood oxygen monitor, heart rate sensor, body temperature tracking, and blood pressure mapping as well. Users can even track their deep sleep and light sleep cycles. For fitness, the Tagg Verve Active smartwatch supports 24 different sports modes including walking, running, climbing, yoga, basketball, cycling, football, badminton, football, badminton, skipping, and swimming.

Tagg

The Verve Active also offers up to 8 days of battery life on a single full charge and around 4 days with heavy usage. The Tagg Verve Active is priced at 3,999 INR (roughly 54 US Dollars) and is available in four color options. This includes a Black, Green, Gold, Grey, and Purple color variant. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart in India starting from 14th January 2021.

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boAt brings in over $200mn in FY 2021, but spent just $19mn in salaries

In recent times, boAt has been a major player in the wearable and hearables market in India. The electronics based startup has seen great success with its products and is now gearing up to launch its initial public offering at a valuation of over 1.4 billion US Dollars.

boAt Airdopes 181 TWS earbuds

According to an Entrackr report, the company has also generated revenue that has crossed more than 1,500 crore INR (roughly 203 million US Dollars) in the financial year of 2021. The company’s financial report revealed that its operating revenue surged during this period by around 2.2 times over the same period last year. In the financial year of 2020, the startup brought in just 700.44 crore INR (roughly 95 million US Dollars).

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Out of all of its product lines, the wireless earphones and headphones segment were the largest in terms of sales. This category also accounted for 62.7 percent of all of its operating profits in the financial year of 2021. Furthermore, the sales also grew by around 2.5 times, hitting 947.4 crore INR (roughly 128 million US Dollars) in 2021 over just 375.7 crore INR (roughly 50 million US Dollars) from a year prior. Similarly, boAt wireless speakers saw the highest growth overall, with a rise of 2.6 times in 2021.

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The wireless speaker category was also the second largest contributor to the brand’s revenue in the last financial year, accounting for 20 percent of its overall revenue. For those unaware, the Indian startup design its products within the country but its manufacturing and assembling is done in China. So, 73 percent of its expenditure is from the expense of procuring its stock. Despite its great performance, only 1 percent of its annual costs went to pay employees’ salaries since it doesn’t have a large team and outsources production and after sales services as well.

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Global PC shipments grew 15% in 2021; Lenovo tops with 24.1% market share

The sales of PC were expected to drop in 2021 because of the ongoing global chip shortage but instead of sales dropping, the year witnessed growth in terms of PC shipments globally, reaching 341 million units.

As per the latest report from Canalys, the PC shipments for the year 2021 increased 15 percent compared to 2020 and 27 percent when compared to shipments in 2019. Even though the Q4 2021 numbers were up just 1 percent over the previous year, 2021 was still the best year since 2012.

Global PC Shipments 2021

Ishan Dutt, a senior analyst as Canalys, says in the report: “For the market to post double-digit growth over an impressive 2020, despite the constant cloud of supply constraints, speaks volumes about how strong PC demand has been over the last 12 months.”

Lenovo emerged as the leading brand, capturing 24.1 percent market share while HP closely follows at the second position with a 21.7 percent market share. Dell grabbed the third spot with its 17.4 percent market share.

Apple stands fourth with an 8.5 percent market share but the Cupertino-based technology giant had the largest growth number year-on-year at 28.3 percent. Acer was second with 21.8 percent growth but stands at fifth in terms of shipments with a 7.1 percent share.

It is being reported that the education market may be saturated and the chip shortages are expected to continue into the new year, which could affect the growth. However, Canalys still believes that 2022 will be a strong year for PC sales.

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Foxconn resumes Apple iPhone production facility in India after protests

Almost three weeks after it was shut down amid major protests by the employees, the Foxconn plant for Apple iPhone production located in Sriperumbudur near Chennai is now partially reopening.

For those who are returning to work, the company is conducting COVID-19 tests. As per the report, the factory reopened with one shift and 120 workers, adding it would take over two months for the Foxconn plant to produce at full capacity.

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The production plant, which employs about 17,000 people and operates three shifts, was closed on 18th December 2021 after 250 workers fell sick with food poisoning, leading to workers organizing protests.

The workers alleged that the food at Foxconn’s dormitories was stale and sometimes crawled with worms. Further, the toilets were unhygienic and inadequate, without running water. Additionally, dozen of them were forced to share small rooms.

After the protests last month, Apple had put the Foxconn production plant on probation, demanding rapid action. The US-based tech giant has said that the plant remains on probation and that it would continue monitoring conditions at workers’ dormitories and dining halls, along with independent auditors.

The facility in question had recently started trial production of the latest iPhone 13 model but now it may get delayed as it is expected to take more than two months for the production to resume at its full capacity.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro NBTC certified, here’s what to expect

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro that has a model number of XT2201-1 model number has bagged approval from the NBTC authority of Thailand (via. MySmartPrice). To recollect, the Edge 30 that went official as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered smartphone in China in December 2021 carried the XT2201-2 model number. Hence, it appears that the Chinese Edge X30 may get rebranded as the Motorola Edge 30 Pro in global markets including Thailand.

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The Motorola Edge 30 Pro was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking portal with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip recently. The listing also revealed that it has Android 12 OS and 12 GB of RAM.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro specifications (expected)

Considering that Edge 30 Pro will be a rebranded version of China’s Edge X30, it is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a 60-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The SD8G1 powered handset is expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will run on Android 12 OS and My UI interface. It may come packed with a 5,000mAh battery that offers 68W fast charging. It is likely to feature a dedicated hardware key to access the Google Assistant.

A recent report claimed that the Edge 30 Pro will be also released in India. The device is expected to hit the Indian market in a month or two. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the Edge 30 Pro for the global markets.

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POCO M4 Pro 4G (2201117PG) NBTC certified, likely to launch soon

POCO M4 Pro 4G with 2201117PG model number has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC authority. It is a 4G LTE variant of its 5G edition, which debuted in November 2021. The NBTC certification of the 4G LTE model suggests that it may debut in some markets including Thailand.

The NBTC listing of the POCO M4 Pro (2201117PG) has no information on its major specs. It only tells that its cellular connectivity is limited to LTE. Last month, Xiaomiui shared key details of a Xiaomi phone with 2201117SI model number and Meil codename.

The leak revealed that the 2201117SI model will be featuring a 90Hz display and it will be driven by a MediaTek chipset. The rear camera setup of the device has a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B40, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A.

It is speculated that there is another variant of the device with “meil_pro” codename. This model is expected to feature a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, a 90Hz display, and a MediaTek chip. The 2201117SI model number suggests it is designed for the Indian market. It is likely to release in the country with a Redmi branding.

As far as the POCO M4 Pro 4G is concerned, it is likely to pack the same specs that will be available on the Redmi 2201117SI handset. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information about the device in the coming days.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G

A recent report revealed that the alleged POCO X4 NFC has been certified by the FCC authority. At the same time, the global edition of the Redmi Note 11 Pro has also been approved by the FCC. Both phones are expected to arrive with identical specs such as a Snapdragon chip, 64-megapixel or 108-megapixel triple cameras, and 67W fast charging.

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OnePlus 9RT pricing, color variants, sale date tipped for India

The OnePlus 9RT is scheduled to debut on Jan. 14 in India. The company will be also taking off covers from the Buds Z2 TWS earbuds alongside it. A tweet by tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the pricing, color variants, and sale date of the OnePlus 9RT.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9RT will be arriving in India in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are tipped to cost Rs 42,999 (~$582) and Rs 46,999 (~$636), respectively.

The 9RT is expected to arrive in black and silver colors. As far as the sale date is concerned, the device is likely to go on sale during Amazon India’s Great Republic Day sale starting from Jan. 17.

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OnePlus 9RT specifications

The OnePlus 9RT will be sporting a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It will offer an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear-facing camera unit will include an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.

The 9RT is driven by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. It will come equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is unclear whether the device will ship with the latest Android 12 OS or Android 11. It will include a 4,500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T fast charging.

A recent report by Livemint, the OnePlus 9R may get discontinued after the launch of its successor – the 9RT. Currently, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the OnePlus 9R is priced at Rs 39,999 (~$542) and Rs 43,999 (~$595) in India. These variants are available for purchase through the OnePlus India and Amazon India websites.

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