TCL unveils NxtWear Air and Leiniao Air smart glasses at CES 2022

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Jan 7, 2022

TCL, on Thursday at CES 2022, lifted the curtains on a couple of new smart glasses called TCL NxtWear Air and TCL Leiniao Air. Both products have been developed independently by TCL-backed Thunderbird Innovation.

TCL NxtWear Air

The TCL NxtWear Air comes with MicroOLED 1080p displays embedded into its frame, and is a successor of sorts to the NxtWear G launched last year. Compared to the older model, it weighs 30% less with a weight of 130g.

The embedded displays offer ample detail and punchy and vibrant colors paired with deep shadows and blacks. An expansive viewing environment is also created, equivalent to watching a 140-inch screen, 4 meters away – similar to being in a movie theatre.

Clarity is quite impressive too with 47 pixels-per-degree resolution. The audio is fired through dual speakers with support spatial effects. You can even connect your own wired or wireless headphones for a more private viewing experience.

Use cases include a secondary screen for professionals and students when paired with a laptop and a way to manage projects in public or during travel.

NxtWear Air will be available worldwide sometime in Q1 2022 but TCL has not revealed the prices yet.

TCL Leiniao Air

The TCL Leiniao Air is the industry’s first binocular full-color MicroLED holographic optical waveguide AR glasses with a display engine that balances efficiency and dispersion (via Pandaily).

The full-color MicroLED + optical waveguide tech featured on the glasses is nothing short of a technological breakthrough, as it has been a challenge the industry has been trying to overcome for years. It is also presently recognized as the best technology to achieve AR.

The TCL Leiniao Air will also be gaining a number of new functions like information prompts, photo sharing, smart connection controls, multi-screen presentation, and interoperability with automobiles in the future.

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AirPods Pro 2 to launch in Q3 2022 as suppliers increase output: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 7, 2022

Earlier this week we reported that the next-gen Apple AirPods Pro 2 said to launch around Q3 of 2022. Now, a report has surfaced suggesting the same.

According to a new report by Digitimes (via MacRumors), Apple suppliers are getting ready for shipments of the new high-end AirPods by scaling up their output capacity. This new information comes just days after credible Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed the launch timeline of the AirPods Pro 2, which according to him will hit the markets somewhere around October and December 2022.

Ming-Chi Kuo also expects the AirPods Pro 2 to come with Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and if that happens, then it would be the first TWS earphones from the Cupertino-based tech giant to support lossless audio.

For those unaware, Lossless audio basically preserves all of the data in the original audio file which results in higher quality sound. All AirPods from the company launched so far use Bluetooth to deliver audio, which is limited to using Advanced Audio Codec (AAC), a loss-prone form of audio delivery. Apple‘s vice president of acoustics Gary Geaves also discussed this bandwidth problem in detail in a recent interview.

Additionally, the charging case of the AirPods Pro 2 could have support for emitting sound. This is to help find the charging case if it’s separated from the AirPods or has been misplaced by the user.

Currently, the AirPods themselves make a noise when trying to locate them via the Find My app. Further, Kuo adds that the earphones may undergo a redesign to focus more on fitness which could include a more rounded shape.

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China bans digital music platforms from signing exclusive copyright deals

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

The copyright authority in China has just announced that digital music platforms are no longer allowed to sign exclusive copyright deals, apart from certain exceptions. The announcement was shared earlier this week and arrives as the latest efforts from Beijing to crackdown on digital companies.

According to a Reuters report, the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC) shared the order on Thursday during a meeting in Beijing. Notably, this meeting included some major digital music platforms, along with other known record and songwriting copyright based firms. The move from the copyright authority is the latest efforts of Chinese regulators in cracking down on the nation’s tech industry. The steps from the Chinese government seek to address growing issues like monopolistic behavior, unfair competition and consumer rights, which has also been widely debated in western regions like Europe.

Just last year, Tencent Holdings announced that it had ended all exclusive music copyright deals following an order from the Chinese regulator. The intervention from the authorities arrived due to Tencent reportedly holding access to more than 80 percent of exclusive music libraries. In other words, it held an almost complete monopoly in the market and could leverage upstream copyright parties to restrict the entry of new players in the market.

Unfortunately, it is unknown which companies were involved in this recent meeting, although, known brands like Xiaomi, China Mobile, and even Netease own popular streaming services in the Asian country, since global streaming services like Spotify are banned in Mainland China. NCAC added that “The talks emphasized that record companies, songwriting copyright companies and digital music platforms should … settle payment according to a guaranteed sum plus a share of actual usage, and should not sign exclusive copyright agreements except under special circumstances.”

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New Realme Book (2022) to come with 12th Gen Intel Core processor

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 7, 2022

At CES 2022, Intel unveiled its 12th generation Core CPUs, which are aimed at this year’s laptop notebooks. Following it, Realme’s VP Madhav Sheth has announced that the company will be one of the first brands to introduce 12th Gen Intel Core laptops to the market.

Sheth on Twitter said, “We are excited to be one of the first brands to introduce the 12th Gen Intel Core Processor in our Next-Gen #realmeBook.” It could mean that the upcoming Realme Book (2022 edition) with the 12th Gen Intel CPUs may launch anytime this year in markets like China, India, and others.

We are excited to be one of the first brands to introduce the 12th Gen Intel Core Processor in our Next-Gen #realmeBook.

Are you all ready to experience it? #CES2022 #DesignedToEmpower https://t.co/LjYZFYJxPN

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) January 5, 2022

Earlier, Intel announced three new series’ – the H, P, and U-series. The P and U-series are mainly for the thin and light ultrabooks launching this year. Although Realme has not confirmed it, we speculate either of these two chipsets to be used in the upcoming Realme Book. If it will be the case, then the upcoming notebook from Realme will be way faster in comparison to the predecessor.

As of now, we aren’t aware of any of its specs, hence we’d have to wait for some concrete leaks to arrive on the Internet.

In related news, Realme recently launched the Enhanced Edition of the Realme Book. It comes at a price tag of CNY 4,699(~$737) and has a couple of improvements. The notebook comes with a 14-inch LCD display with a 2K resolution. It has 11th gen Intel Core i5-11320 SoC and 16GB of RAM. It packs a 54Whr battery that offers up to 11 hours of backup. The laptop comes with Windows 11 pre-installed and has Realme’s Super VC cooling system.

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Honor Magic V renders and specs surfaced ahead of Jan 10 launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 7, 2022

Honor will unveil its first foldable phone dubbed the Honor Magic V on January 10 in China. Earlier today, the specs of the device were tipped on the Internet, and now, the foldable phone’s renders have been surfaced by MySmartPrice.

The Honor Magic V renders show the possible design of the foldable phone. The device will have a primary folding screen and a punch-hole cover screen. It will feature a vertical camera setup at the rear sporting a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP spectrum enhanced lens. It also has an LED flash outside the camera island.

The publication also reveals that the device will have a 6.45-inch OLED cover display with an FHD+(2560 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 431 PPI pixel density. The phone will boast a 7.9-inch primary OLED display with a 2272 x 1984 pixel resolution. The screen will have a 90Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 381 PPI.

The renders also reveal the color variants of the phone. It will arrive in Black, White, and Orange colors. Past leaks have revealed that the Orange color has a faux leather-like look, while the Black and White color variants have a glossy glass back.

Apart from this, the Honor Magic V will come powered by the latest 4 nm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It has Adreno 730 GPU and will arrive in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and a 12GB RAM + 512GB storage option. It is touted to have a 4,750mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. The foldable phone will run on Android 12 out of the box and have the company’s MagicUI 6 custom skin on top of it. The foldable phone is expected to start at CNY 13,999(~$2,195) in China.

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Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra may offer the brightest smartphone displays ever

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 7, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra display test results are out from the company’s own development labs and they align perfectly with the various leaks and rumors we have come across over the past few weeks.

Both models achieve peak brightness that’s higher than ever before. At a peak brightness of 1,750nits, the Galaxy phones’ displays beat not only beat their predecessors but are also easily one of the brightest around. The standard brightness level though, with auto-mode enabled, maxes out at 1,500nits (via SamMobile).

For comparison, the latest and greatest from Apple — the iPhone 13 Pro Max — achieves ‘only’ 1000nits on High Bightness Mode and a peak brightness of 1200nits.

Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy S22 which is the first compact flagship from Samsung in years, will come with a 1000nits display. The Galaxy S21 offered the same, although the size this year is notably smaller at 6.06-inches.

Record-breaking brightness isn’t all that the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra offer though as both devices also feature fantastic contrast ratios of 3,000,000:1. You get 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, meaning colors will be extra poppy, especially when viewing HDR-supporting content.

Moving on to display sizes, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a 6.55-inch panel while the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display measures 6.81-inches. The latter’s ultra large display will go well with the S-Pen it is going to ship with.

Samsung will be unveiling both phones along with the vanilla S22 some time next month, although the exact date still remains suspenseful.

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MIUI 13 stable update released for Mi 11 Lite 5G in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 7, 2022

Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable update for eligible devices. The latest version of the company’s mobile software is currently being seeded out to teasers in the beta program. After premium devices, the update is now live for the mid-range Mi 11 Lite 5G.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Peach Pink — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has released the MIUI 13 stable update for Mi 11 Lite 5G in China. The fresh update for the handset arrives with firmware version V13.0.4.0.SKICNXM.

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is only available for testers part of the beta program. Hence, the release is labeled ‘Stabe Beta’ at the moment. If these early adopters don’t fancy any issue, then the same build will be rolled out to regular users in a batched manner.

Xiaomi is expected to start pushing stable release for the general public from late January. The Mi 11 Lite 5G doesn’t come in the initial batch, however, regular users can expect the update in February.

So far, Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 13 stable update based on Android 12 for 7 other smartphones and 3 tablets. These include the Mi 11 series, Redmi K40 series, MIX 4, and Xiaomi Pad 5 series.

We expect more Xiaomi group handsets to get the new version of MIUI in the upcoming days.

GAC Aion LX Plus electric SUV goes on sale in China, with 1,008km max range

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

GAC has just began the sale of its latest electric vehicle. The new car is the Aion LX Plus, which is an electric SUV that offers an impressive range of more than 1,000 kilometers.

The Chinese automobile maker launched the new SUV from its Aion lineup of all electric vehicle. As of right now, the brand sells five electric SUVs, with the LX Plus now being the latest addition. The company had first announced the Aion LX Plus back in November 2021. It arrives with a sizeable max range of more than 1,000 kilometers in its extended range mode despite having the same battery pack size as the existing base LX model.

While the initial announcement revealed a number of its features, the company did not share the official pricing of the new SUV. But now, the Aion LX Plus has begun its official sales in China. GAC claims that the new SUV is the “world’s longest range production vehicle,” thanks to its 144.4 kWh battery pack that has an energy density of 205 Wh/kg. The top end version of the electric SUV will offer an NEDC range of over 1,000 kilometers (1,008 kilometers to be exact) and will also include a sponge silicon anode as well.

This variant of the Aion LX Plus will start for 459,600 Yuan in China (roughly 72,300 US Dollars) and is currently available for purchase and test drives at the moment. With the new launch, GAC will be competing against the likes of NIO, Tesla, XPeng, and Lucid in the Chinese market, which is a major region for EVs.

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Realme 9i listed at Realme India store, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 7, 2022

Realme 9i is scheduled to go official in Vietnam on Jan. 10. Reports have claimed that the device will be also released in India soon. It appears that the India launch of the Realme 9i may not be far away as its moniker has appeared on Realme India’s online store.

Tipped by:https://t.co/426ih812eL

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) January 7, 2022

As can be seen in the tweet, the Realme 9i has surfaced on Realme India’s website. One of the screenshots shows that the power adaptor of the Realme 9i is priced at Rs 1,099 and its USB cable costs Rs 399. In addition, Madhav Sheth who is Realme Vice-President, and CEO for India, Europe, and Latin America shared a tweet to hint at the arrival of the Realme 9i.

The #realmeBook Slim makes my work efficient & allows me to multitask smoothly.
What other colour variants would you all like us to launch of the realme Book?#DesignedToEmpower pic.twitter.com/5pExiAsxGw

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) January 7, 2022

Since Sheth is the CEO for multiple markets, he could be teasing the arrival of Realme 9i in different markets including India. The tweet also hints at the arrival of new color variants of the Realme Book. At present, it is available in colors like Real Blue and Real Grey in India. It appears that the company will be releasing more teasers to hint at the arrival of its upcoming products.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz IPS LCD screen, Snapdragon 680 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device is expected to ship with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It will be running on Realme UI 2.0 flavored Android 11 OS.

The 9i will feature a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its back panel will sport a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Its other features include a microSD card slot, dual speakers, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset will arrive in Prism Black and Prism Blue colors.

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Apple is working on foldable iPhones, but we may never see it

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

Apple is apparently working on foldable iPhones. A tipster has revealed that the company is working on a number of iterations of a foldable iPhone prototype. But don’t get your hopes up, as the brand is still unsure about the new breed of smartphones.

1/3 For those who are curious about a foldable iPhone, Apple is definitely working and testing multiple prototypes that contain foldable displays. Too many compromises still exist with foldable display technology though.

— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 6, 2022

The news arrives from known tipster Dylandkt who shared the information on Twitter. In a new thread, he revealed that the Cupertino based giant is working on multiple prototypes of iPhones with a foldable display. These prototypes are still being tested but Apple believes that there are too many ‘compromises’ with the foldable display technology. The issues don’t stop there, as the iPhone maker is also doubtful regarding the foldable phone market in general.

Apparently, the brand is concerned regarding whether the foldable handset segment is a market that will find its place in the industry, or eventually fall into “obsolescence.” In other words, Apple is unsure if foldable phones will stick around long enough and not just become a fad that dies out. So, the company is currently planning on carefully observing the market and avoid making the same mistakes that are were made by its rivals, as per Dylandkt.

Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for a while now. We have already covered a number of patents (1,2) from the company as well, which detail some of the possible designs. At the moment, it seems like the company will continue to work on perfecting the technology to avoid launching what Dylan calls “beta” products like its rival. But its still unknown if the brand will eventually compete in this particular segment of the smartphone market.

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Realme 9 Pro battery size gets revealed through TUV certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 7, 2022

Realme 9i will be launching on coming Monday (Jan. 10). Soon, the company will also unveil other phones such as Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+, Realme 9A, and Realme 9i in the coming weeks. Reports have revealed that the RMX3472 model number belongs to the Realme 9 Pro handset. Now the same device has been spotted in the database of the TUV certification platform. The listing has revealed the battery size of the device.

It has been revealed through Thailand’s NBTC certification that the Realme RMX3472 will be debuting in the global market with the Realme 9 Pro moniker. This device has been approved by certification platforms from countries like Europe and Indonesia. None of these listings has revealed any information on the specs of the device. It is believed that the RMX3472 phone that has been spotted at the BIS authority could be the Indian variant of the device.

Realme 9 Pro 5G
– 4880mAh battery#realme https://t.co/l5zeq0au06 pic.twitter.com/UHE7gImNzQ

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 7, 2022

The TUV certification has revealed that the Realme 9 Pro will pack a 4,880mAh rated battery. The typical value of its battery could be 5,000mAh. The TUV listing hasn’t revealed the fast-charging capabilities of the device. Rumors surrounding the device has revealed that it may ship with the Dimensity 810 chipset.

As far as the Realme 9 Pro+ is concerned, it may come with specs like a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, a 50-megapixel triple camera unit, and 65W fast charging. It is speculated that the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ may debut by February this year.

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Moto Edge X30 to launch in India soon, receives BIS certification

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

Motorola is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphones in India soon. The company had launched the Moto Edge X30 in China back in December 2021 and a new certification listing has hinted at its imminent launch in India as well.

While the initial launch date in India for the Edge X30 wasn’t officially announced, a previous report had hinted at a late January or an early February release. Now, the device has just been spotted on the BIS certification database with the model number XT2201-01 (Via 91Mobiles). In other words, the launch of the Edge X30 in India might be just around the corner.

Although the device was spotted in the certification listing, it did not reveal any finer details regarding the model that is launching in India. But, we do know the key specs from the initial Chinese launch last month. The Moto Edge X30 sports a 6.7 inch OLED FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. The screen also offers 100 percent DCI P3 colour gamut, HDR10+, a punch hole cutout, and an in display fingerprint sensor as well. On the rear, it housed a 50 megapixel triple camera setup.

Meanwhile, the front featured a 60 megapixel selfie shooter. Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs the device, which is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. It houses up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, so it remains to be seen what variants will be available in India. Unfortunately, we will have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure. So stick with us for more updates.

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Huawei P50 series gets new tiger-inspired protective case with a metal ring around the camera

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 7, 2022

Huawei today announced the launch of a new tiger-inspired protective case for the Huawei P50 series to celebrate the Chinese 2022 Year of the Tiger. The cover can be fitted to the back of the devices and is colored a bright red, which is complemented by a gold tiger stripe pattern.

While one of the cases is covered completely in stripes, the other option actually has a tiger face printed at the back. Both look equally eye-catching and will be selling for 199 Yuan or around $31. They will be available for purchase starting January 8th.

But perhaps the best part of the limited edition Year of the Tiger protective cases for the Huawei P50 series is that they come with a special metal ring around the camera module that can be pulled out and used as a stand to rest the phone on.

The metal ring also appears to provide an ample raise to the cameras so that they do not touch the surface when the phone is placed on its back. It also adds a touch of class as it’s colored lustrous gold.

Both cases add to the collection of pre-existing art-themed protective cases available for the Huawei P50 series in a number of colors and unique designs. All of the covers adopt a four-edge protective design that protects the screen against drops.

It’s unlikely that the Huawei P50 series Year of the Tiger protective case will be making it to the global market, but if it does, we will let you know.

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BGMI partners with Sony for exclusive ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ in-game content

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has just announced that it will be partnering up with Sony Pictures to bring new exclusive content in game. With the collaboration, the game will soon bring special ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ based items.

The South Korean video game maker, Krafton, made the announcement earlier this week and stated that ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ will make a special cameo appearance in the upcoming update. According to an official statement, “Starting today, BGMI players will have the opportunity to get exclusive items such as collaboration skins by completing in game missions. More details on gameplay and items will be revealed with the launch of BGMI version 1.8 update in mid January. ”

Similarly, Sony exec, Jeffrey Godsick, added that “This exciting collaboration will allow fans around the world to expand their engagement with their friendly neighborhood Spider-Man through BGMI’s state of the art gaming experience.” As of right now, it is currently unknown what we can expect to see in the game. But the collaboration would likely bring a number of new custom skins for the Hero along with some notable side characters and even villains as well.

As of right now, Fortnite already has a number of skins based on the popular superhero movie. So it arrives as no surprise that the popular mobile based battle royale title is also bringing in the beloved characters to the game, since movies based on the Marvel universe have typically made an appearance in video games.

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iPhone SE 2022 will be an iPhone 8 with 5G, updated specs: Analyst

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 7, 2022

The next smartphone from Apple is said to be a budget model with 5G connectivity. This handset is expected to be called iPhone SE 2022. It will be the successor of the iPhone SE 2020, which is limited to 4G. A lesser-known Apple analyst re-iterates the features of this device, which have been under the rumor mill for a while now.

According to Dylan (@dylandkt), the upcoming iPhone SE will not be what he tipped last January. Instead, it will be nothing but a spec upgrade for the current-gen iPhone SE 2020.

He says that the new iPhone SE will be similar to the model available right now in terms of design. However, it will arrive with better specs and 5G connectivity.

In a nutshell, the so-called iPhone SE 2022 will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals. It is said that this one will be probably the last iPhone with a Touch ID-embedded home button.

Almost a year ago, the same person stated that the iPhone SE releasing in 2022 will sport a design similar to iPhone 11, however, with a smaller screen. He added that this handset will have its fingerprint sensor on the power key like the iPad Air 4th Generation.

Now, he says that an iPhone SE with the aforementioned specifics will debut in 2024.

Having said that, despite sporting an old design, the iPhone SE 2022 will reportedly reel in over a billion Android users to the Apple ecosystem.

iPhone 12 and 12 mini receive official price cuts in India on Flipkart

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 7, 2022

The Apple iPhone 12 series had received a significant price cut around the time of the release of the iPhone 13 series in India, but the models will now be selling even cheaper, making it easier than ever for those looking to switch to the Apple ecosystem.

The updated price of the 64GB iPhone 12 on Flipkart is Rs 53,999 — a significant drop from the previous official price of Rs 65,900. The 128GB storage variant of the same, on the other hand, now sells for Rs 64,999 (via MySmartPrice).

Apple iPhone 12 Featured — Apple iPhone 12

The vanilla model is joined by its smaller sibling — the iPhone 12 mini — the 64GB storage option of which is now available for Rs 40,999. Those looking for more storage can also opt for the 128GB variant, again through Flipkart, which will set you back by Rs 54,999. Multiple color options including white, black, and blue are offered.

The iPhone 12 comes with a fairly compact 6.1-inch screen but the iPhone 12 mini features an even smaller one with a size of 5.4-inches. Both phones have departed from rounded edges found on the iPhone 11 and instead go for a more industrial, sharp-edged design. The models feature a high-end Super Retina XDR OLED display with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Under the hood, you get the A14 Bionic chip and both models are upgradable to the latest iOS 15.2 version.

Similarly, the iPhone 11 is also available at a discounted price on Amazon, selling for Rs 49,990 for the 64GB storage variant. While not too different from the iPhone 12 in terms of specifications, it comes with an LCD panel with a lower resolution of 828×1792 as opposed to the 1170×2532 OLED found on the newer iPhone 12.

But in case you are looking to get your hands on the latest from Apple, the iPhone 13 is currently selling for a starting price of Rs 79,900. No 64GB variant this time around as the base variant now offers 128GB of storage. The iPhone 13 mini is also a great, more compact offering, available with a cheaper price tag of Rs 69,900.

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Realme Book Enhanced Edition officially goes on sale in China for 4,699 yuan ($737)

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Jeet

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Jan 7, 2022

At a recent launch event, along with unveiling the Realme GT2 series smartphones, the company also launched a new variant of its laptop, dubbed Realme Book Enhanced Edition which comes with upgraded design and hardware.

Today, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition is officially available for purchase in the Chinese market, for a starting price of 4,699 yuan which is around $737.

Similar to the original model, this Enhanced Edition retains the metallic body, mirror brand logo, and backlit keyboard design. It features a 14-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels, and a 3:2 aspect raio.

Under the hood, it comes powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-11320H processor, coupled with 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. Taking care of the graphics need is the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU.

The company is claiming a multi-core increase in the CPU by 21.8 percent and a GPU increase by 68 percent. The device also comes with a Super VC cooling system which is claimed to improve the heat dissipation speed by 32.7 percent.

It comes pre-installed with the Windows 11 operating system. As for the battery, the device is powered by a 54Whr battery that the company says can provide up to 11 hours of usage. There’s also support for 65W super-fast charging that can charge the battery up to 50 percent within 30 minutes.

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Google forced to make changes on Nest speakers over Sonos lawsuit

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2022

Google has been involved in a legal dispute with Sonos for a while now, with the latter claiming that the former has infringed on a number of its patents and licenses on its popular products. Now, it seems that the lawsuit has proved to be favorable towards Sonos, as Google is being forced to make changes with its Nest speakers.

According to an AndroidPolice report, Sonos has won a major court decision after piling on a number of lawsuits and accusations of theft against the Search Engine giant. Now, the brand is being forced to make changes in some of its popular gadgets. In the worst case scenario, it is possibly even facing a ban of its products. The US International Trade Commission has just ruled in favor of Sonos earlier today (7th January 2022) after finding Google guilty of violating Sonos’ intellectual property.

This ruling also arrives following the preliminary results from August 2021, in which a judge also found the brand to be in violation of the Tariff Act of 1930. In other words, Sonos’ victory means that there will possibly be a ban on importing infringing devices that will go into effect within the next 60 days. Although, the company told The Verge that “We do not expect any impact to our ability to import or sell our products.” It also added that the customers will not experience any disruptions either.

Google further elaborated on some of the upcoming changes for its Nest speakers in a forum post. For those unaware, Sonos had sought to block the sale of Google’s smart speakers, Pixel smartphones, and even Chromebooks initially. But as of right now, it remains unclear which products and series will be facing the ban or revisions. It remains to be seen if the Biden administration steps up to take action against the ruling, so stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO A54 price slashed by Rs 1,000 in India months after a price hike

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 7, 2022

The OPPO A54, after receiving a price hike a few months back will now be selling at the old price once again thanks to a Rs 1000 cut.

91mobiles has learned from offline retail stores that the OPPO A54 will cost you Rs 13,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant in India, which is Rs 1,000 less than the previous Rs 14,990 pricing.

oppo-a54-price-cut-poster — Image: 91mobiles

Similarly, the 4GB + 128GB variant has also shaved off Rs 1,000 from its price and will now set you back by Rs 14,990. And lastly, the top of the line variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that earlier carried a Rs 16,990 price tag in India, will now sell for Rs 15,990.

Customers will also be eligible for a 5% cashback if they make the purchase using cards from ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Standard Chartered, and a couple of others.

The OPPO A54 comes with an HD+ IPS LCD panel with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chip that’s supported by up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For photography, you get a triple camera setup at the rear, comprised of 13MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. And at the front, there’s a 16MP selfie shooter. The battery is sized 5000mAh with 18W charging support and the phone weighs 192g.

The OPPO A54 had received a price hike of Rs 1,000 back in September 2021 along with the OPPO F19. OPPO had not specified the reason behind the move at the time but it was the semiconductor shortage that was likely to blame.

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Lenovo Legion Y700 to feature Snapdragon 870 SoC, Ultra-Wide Viewing Mode for gaming

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 7, 2022

Apart from the Legion Y90 gaming smartphone, Lenovo will be also releasing the Legion Y700 gaming tablet. Although the company hasn’t announced the launch date for these products, it has been teasing their features for a very long time. The latest teaser for the tablet reveals a unique screen mode for games and chipset.

Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet — Lenovo Legion Y700

Lenovo product manager Lin Lin published a blog post on Weibo on January 5. His article confirms that the upcoming Lenovo Legion Y700 gaming tablet will arrive with an ‘Ultra-Wide Viewing Mode’.

In his post, the executive says that most tablets either come with a 16:10 or a 16:9 aspect ratio display and so does the Legion Y700. Because of this, games cannot display much content on the screen.

To fix this, the Lenovo gaming tablet will ship with a feature called Ultra-Wide Viewing Mode. As the name suggests, by enabling this mode, users will get more screen content in select MOBA games like Honor of Kings and League of Legends.

The tablet does this by changing the aspect ratio to 21:10 with the help of black bars at the top and the bottom. Users will also have an option to shift the content to the bottom of the display by leaving a huge black at the top.

Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultra Wide Viewing Mode

At the same time, the exec also disclosed that the tablet will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset in a reply to a comment.

According to previous reports, the Lenovo Legion Y700 gaming tablet will be slightly larger than the Apple iPad mini 6th Generation. It will have dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an 8.8-inch display with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

We expect to learn more about the forthcoming Lenovo Legion tablet and smartphone in the coming days ahead of their official launch.