Xiaomi reportedly working on under-display camera tech with resolution higher than 20MP

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Jan 5, 2022

Xiaomi is reportedly testing a new under-display camera with a high-resolution solution that has been paired with an FHD+ display from Huaxing Optoelectronics.

Prior to this, Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi MIX 4 as the very first commercially-selling smartphone from the company with an under-display. Its resolution was 20MP.

However, upcoming devices with the new UD camera tech will feature a much denser pixel count with resolutions higher than 20MP. The increased resolution will be further enhanced by improvements made to the clarity of selfies (via My Drivers).

It is worth noting here that while under-screen cameras have indeed come a long way, their quality is still no match for regular selfie cameras. But with Xiaomi’s strides in the field, the gap between the two is expected to close further.

Details about the upcoming devices that will be making use of the technology are scarce at the moment, but we expect to see more leaks drop soon.

Xiaomi MIX 4 Under Screen Camera Hands on 15 — Xiaomi MIX 4 under-display camera

Under-display camera tech from Xiaomi adopts a new pixel arrangement with a special circuit designed to hide more components under the RGB sub-pixels, which effectively improves light transmittance and allows clearer results.

It was recently learned that Xiaomi MIX 5 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip has commenced trial production. While finer details about the device are unavailable at the moment, it is also expected to come with an under-screen snapper at the front just like its predecessor. It’s possible that the sensor may even sport a resolution higher than 20MP.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra design leaked, dummy reveals circular rear camera module

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Jan 5, 2022

The Xiaomi 12 series was just recently announced, which included the 12, 12X, and 12 Pro. But the company has also been rumored to be working on an Ultra variant as well. Now, a new leak has possibly revealed the design of the smartphone.

The leak arrives from @xleaks7 and TenTechReview who shared images of the 12 Ultra dummy. It can be observed that the live image is of an aluminum dummy model, which features an unusually large rear camera module. The camera setup features a large circular module design, which sits on top of what looks like an even larger rectangular platform. Interestingly, the rear design is in line with the renders that we had reported on previously.

In other words, the Chinese tech giant’s top end Ultra variant might feature a very tall bump on the rear panel. This design is noticeably different from the relatively minimalistic and quiet design of the other Xiaomi 12 models, which features a smaller rectangular module. Looking at this dummy from the sides, the report states that the right side will feature the power button and volume rockers. The side is also visibly thick and the large camera module might mean that it is hefty as well.

If the dummy is actually based on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, we can expect the bottom to feature the usual speaker grills, USB Type C port, and maybe even a SIM tray slot. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take the dummy with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi K50 lineup launch timeline, key details officially confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 5, 2022

Redmi K50 series launch timeline has been officially confirmed. In February, the Xiaomi sub-brand will take off covers from the Redmi K50 lineup. The Weibo post that confirms the launch timeframe has also revealed some of its key features.

In February 2021, Redmi unveiled the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ smartphones in China. Hence, it seems that next month could see the arrival of multiple K50 models. Last month, Redmi confirmed that the K50 lineup will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset. Today, the brand released some information about one of the K50 models that carry the ‘DreamPhone’ codename.

To begin with, the K50 handset will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 series chipset. It will feature a dual VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation unit with a large surface area. The company also revealed that the device will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery. It will arrive with support for 120W fast charging. According to the company, it will take only 17 minutes to charge completely.

A Redmi smartphone with 21121210C model number was recently approved by the TENAA and 3C certification platforms of China. The details of the phone haven’t yet appeared at TENAA, but its 3C listing has revealed that it may ship with a 120W rapid charger.

According to Digital Chat Station, the 21121210C handset will debut in the market with the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition name. Like the recently unveiled Xiaomi 12 series, the K50 is expected to come preinstalled with MIUI 13 based Android 12. It may offer users features like a 120Hz or 144Hz OLED display and 108-megapixel or 64-megapixel quad cameras.

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OnePlus 10 Pro to feature brand’s biggest & strongest ever heat management system

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Jan 5, 2022

Earlier today (5th January 2022), the OnePlus 10 Pro was teased again prior to its launch. But rather than sharing an image poster, a company executive shared images of the internal components of the device to showcase its thermal management system.

The images of the OnePlus 10 Pro parts were shared by the brand’s Research and Development Director @刘丰硕 (Liu Fengshuo) on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, the official stated that the performance of mobile processors has continued to rise, which has led to power consumption increase as well. Furthermore, more power also means more heat being generated.

Thus, the executive showcased the cooling components of the OnePlus 10 Pro, which houses Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The overall area the cooling plate takes up is around 34119.052mm², which is the largest ever on any OnePlus device. It even arrives with VC cooling plate alongside copper graphite sheet, and heat dissipation silica gel as well. The company also stacks these various cooling components to efficiently dissipate heat from the smartphone.

Notably, in the live images shared by Liu Fengshuo, we can see the smartphone’s thermal management parts being compared to an A4 sized sheet of paper as well. Stacking them against each other, the official said that the cooling components take up around 55 percent of the size of the sheet. The official stated that the OnePlus 10 Pro cooling mechanism is the strongest ever from the brand and will help keep the device cool even during intensive tasks.

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Anker shows off the tiniest 100W charger we’ve ever seen and more at CES 2022

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Jan 5, 2022

Anker just announced the new $79 736 Nano II Charger at CES 2022 and the company claims that it is “the world’s smallest 100W gallium nitride wall charger.”

The 100W power unit is a far cry from regular fast chargers that ship with almost every fast-charge-supporting device in terms of size, and is even smaller than most 65W bricks. A single USB-A port and a pair of USB-C ports are offered to charge multiple devices at once. The charger also uses Anker’s second-generation GaN II technology that the company debuted earlier this year on its other Nano II chargers.

The plug also features the third generation of the Anker’s PowerIQ tech, making it compatible with various proprietary standards such as Qualcomm Quick Charge, Power Delivery, Apple Fast Charging, and Samsung Fast Charging, with no compromise on safety.

Do note here that 100W is outputted only when a single device is fed from the Anker Nano II, as more than one device causes the charger to split the wattage.

Other products

Along with the charger, Anker has also lifted the curtains on a number of other products spanning the projector, webcam, and even smart home categories (via Android Police).

The most eye-catching among these is arguably the Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K projector with a built-in handle and 30W speakers. It runs Android TV 10 and outputs a decent 2,400 lumens of brightness at 4K resolution. Anker intends to crowdfund the device on Kickstarter ahead of its March release when it would cost around $2,200.

There’s also the Anker 535 Portable Power Station, which is basically a power bank with 512Wh capacity and support for 60W USB-PD output. A total of four AC ports are present and it even comes with a light bar. The unit is already up for grabs at $500.

The AnkerWork B600 Video Bar is a 2K 30 FPS webcam with a beam-forming microphone, adjustable LED light bar, and more. It will be going on sale sometime later this month at around $220.

Finally, we have eufy, Anker’s own smart home products brand, that has launched a couple of CCTV cameras. One of these is the battery-powered $260 eufy Security Video Doorbell Dual that comes with a dual-camera setup — one that faces forward and the other pointing downwards. 6 months of battery life is offered along with AI-based object recognition and Google Assistant support. US sales begin in a month.

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Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy A72 receive Android 12 (One UI 4.0) stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2022

Samsung kickstarted the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 stable update rollout for most ofl the eligible Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, and Galaxy Z series of premium smartphones before New Year’s Day. Now, the company has started delivering the latest software update for mid-rangers, starting with Galaxy Note10 Lite and Galaxy A72.

Samsung Galaxy A72 Awesome White Violet Blue Black Featured — Samsung Galaxy A72

According to Sam Mobile, the stable release of One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 is now available for the Galaxy Note10 Lite and Galaxy A72. As of now, the fresh system update for these handsets is only available in a single region.

Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Firmware Version: N770FXXU8FUL7
- Security Patch: January 2022
- Region: France
Galaxy A72
- Firmware Version: A725FXXU4BULA
- Security Patch: December 2021
- Region: Russia

If you own any of these two devices and reside in the mentioned region, then head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether your unit has received the OTA update. Even if it is not available at the moment, it should be out in the coming days.

At the same, the update shall be also rolled out to other regional variants of the aforementioned smartphones very soon. Additionally, we think that the Galaxy A52 could be the next in line for the One UI 4.0 stable upgrade. That’s because it shares so much with the Galaxy A72.

Vivo Y01 renders, specifications, and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 5, 2022

Vivo Y01 could be the next entry-level phone heading towards different markets in the coming days. Publication MySmartPrice has teamed up with tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore to share the renders, specifications, and pricing of the upcoming Y01. The handset may go official first in Europe.

Vivo Y01 design and specifications

The Vivo Y01 has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and an 89 percent screen space. The display notch houses a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The back panel of the Vivo Y01 has a square-shaped camera module. It houses a 13-megapixel camera primary camera, a 2-megapixel secondary snapper, and an LED flash. The entry-level handset will come preinstalled with the Android 11 Go edition and FunTouchOS 11.1.

The leak has no information on the processor that powers the Vivo Y01. The device will ship with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It lacks a fingerprint scanner but carries support for face unlock. The Y01 will come with usual connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm and weighs 178 grams.

Vivo Y01 pricing (rumored)

The leak has further revealed that the Vivo Y01 will be priced around 100 euros to 200 euros. As can be seen in the leaked renders, the Y01 will be available in black and blue colors.

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realme smartphone sales exceeded 60 million units in 2021, company entered top 5 in 21 markets

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Jan 5, 2022

realme on January 4th held a product launch event announcing its new GT2 series. Along with details about the flagship phones, realme VP Xu Qi also quoted a few figures pertaining to the company’s performance in 2021.

According to official figures, global sales last year exceeded 60 million units and realme entered the top 5 smartphone brands in 21 countries, ranking 6th worldwide. The number of units sold in 2021 showed a rise of 50% YoY growth and realme hopes to keep the growth rate stable this year, with a goal of touching the 90 million units mark.

Also revealed was that the company is now the fastest-growing 5G Android phone brand and was the fastest phone company to cross 100 million units in terms of sales, further proving its prowess.

In addition, realme highlighted an updated global layout goal, with China obviously being the main focus but also supported by the European market. The company has indeed recorded a triple-digit YoY growth in the continent and it hopes to keep it up.

In terms of technological innovation, realme stated that the company will be spending 70% of its R&D expenses on high-end technology research and development, strengthening the company’s software and hardware capabilities, and enhancing the overall product experience.

At the same time, realme will also continue to keep up with the latest trends in the global market to continue to polish product design and make an impression as the “most fashionable brand in the technology industry.”

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Indian pricing tipped, Pre-Bookings now live

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 FE in India soon. But prior to its release, the pricing of the upcoming smartphone has been tipped. The news also arrives as the device’s pre-bookings start in the region.

The pricing for the Indian market was revealed by known tipster Yogesh Brar on Twitter. Reportedly, the South Korean tech giant will be launching the Galaxy S21 FE in India for a price tag of 52,000 INR (roughly 700 US Dollars). He further added that the price tag might fall to 48,000 INR or 49,000 INR (roughly 645 or 660 US Dollars) through discounts. Notably, a listing page on Amazon India has also recently gone live, which showcases the design and specs of the device and hints at its imminent launch.

The listing arrives just a day after the handset was launched in the UK. For those unaware, the Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4 inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Indian variant of the device is expected to feature the Exynos 2100 SoC. On the rear, it features a triple camera module consisting of a 12 megapixel primary camera, a 12 megapixe ultra wide angle lens, and an 8 megapixel telephoto sensor.

A large 4,500mAh battery runs the device, which supports 25W fast charging, with the device also arriving with IP68 water and dust resistance. As of right now, the pre-bookings for the Galaxy S21 FE have begun. So for those interested, you can check out the official Samsung India website. Those reserving the smartphone prior to its launch will also be receiving a Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth tracker for free.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, ThinkPad Z16 laptops with latest AMD Ryzen CPUs launched, will hit the markets in May 2022

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Jan 5, 2022

Ahead of CES 2022, the Chinese laptop manufacturer Lenovo launched their new notebook models dubbed the ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16. These new ThinkPad models come packing the latest AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series processors with the ThinkPad Z13 getting an optional exclusive AMD CPU, so let’s take a closer look at their specs and features.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 specifications

The ThinkPad Z13 comes with a 13.5-inch IPS OLED 2K+ (2,880 x 1,620pixels) display with 400 nits of peak brightness, a 91.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The device also has a low blue light emission mode and supports Dolby vision. The speaker system present on the device comes with Dolby Atmos support.

The hardware on this machine consists of an AMD Ryzen Pro U-Series processor or an exclusive AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z processor, coupled with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has integrated Lenovo’s match-on-chip fingerprint reader into the keyboard and uses a Microsoft Pluton security processor. The device comes with a full-HD infrared webcam integrated into the device with an aperture of f/2.0 and eShutter functionality. It also has dual-array microphones for audio input.

Other features of the laptop include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, LTE 4G, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It sports a backlit keyboard and two USB 4.0 Type-C ports. Double-tapping the TrackPoint icon gives quick access to Communication QuickMenu for access to common camera and microphone settings.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 contains a 50Wh battery with Rapid Charge fast charging support. In terms of dimensions, it measures 294.4×199.6×13.99mm and weighs 1.25kg.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 specifications

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 features a 16-inch IPS OLED 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 92.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 400 nits of peak brightness. Similar to the ThinkPad Z13 model, the ThinkPad Z16 also features Dolby Vision support and a low blue light emission mode.

The ThinkPad Z16 features an AMD Ryzen Pro H-series processor with integrated AMD radion graphics or an optional discrete AMD Radeon RX 6500M GPU. The device comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe SSD. For security, the device includes a Microsoft Pluton security processor and comes with a match-on-chip fingerprint reader integrated into the keyboard.

Other features of the ThinkPad Z16 include a Dolby Atmos speaker system with Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation technology, a backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, LTE 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, three USB 4.0 Type-C ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 comes with a 70Wh battery pack and measures 354.4×237.4x 15.8mm with a weight of 1.97kg.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, ThinkPad Z16 price, and availability

The ThinkPad Z13 will have a starting price of $1,549 while the ThinkPad Z16 will begin at $2,099. Lenovo has announced that both of these models will go on sale starting May 2022 and will be available in two color variants, namely Arctic Grey and Bronze.

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OPPO Enco M32 launched in India, costs only ₹1,499 ($20) for a limited time

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2022

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Enco M32 neckband-style wireless earphones in India as scheduled. The latest audio accessory from the company is the success of the popular OPPO Enco M31 from 2021. This product originally debuted at the end of November alongside the OPPO Reno7 series in China.

OPPO Enco M32 Price and Availability in India

The OPPO Enco M32 wireless earphones are priced at ₹1,799 ($24) in India. However, for a limited time, from January 10 to 12, buyers will be able to purchase them at an introductory price tag of ₹1,499 ($20).

The product comes in a single black color option in the country. It will be sold via Amazon India and OPPO Store.

OPPO Enco M32 Specifications and Features

As mentioned in the beginning, the OPPO Enco M32 is a pair of neckband-style wireless earphones. It connects with devices via Bluetooth 5.0 and has support for dual-connection feature. In simpler words, it can be switched between two devices seamlessly.

Further, the buds house 10mm drivers, an independent bass chamber, and they also have magnets for automatic on/off and play/pause functions. The earphones sport an inline remote control, an omnidirectional MEMC microphone and offer ENC (Environmental Noice Cancellation) during calls.

The accessory weighs around 33g and it is IP55-rated for dust and water resistance. Most importantly, it is rated to last for a whopping 28 hours on a full charge with its 220mAh battery that supports fast charging (20-hour playback with 10 minutes of charging).

Last but not least, unlike OPPO Enco M31, the OPPO Enco M32 lacks support for LDAC.

Vivo V23 5G series with color changing rear panel launched in India

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2022

The Vivo V23 5G series has just been announced in India. The newly unveiled lineup includes the V23 and V23 Pro that arrive with a unique rear panel that changes color when exposed to UV light and sunlight.

Vivo V23

Talking about the base variant first, the V23 sports a 6.44 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz high refresh rate. This panel is also certified for HDR10+ and includes an in display fingerprint scanner as well. For selfies, the device houses a dual front camera setup (44 megapixel primary + 8 megapixel ultra wide angle) along with a dual tone spotlight flash. On the other hand, the rear features a 64 megapixel triple camera module with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.

Under the hood, the V23 runs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, which is a 6nm process based chip that is paired with the Mali G68 GPU. The device is powered by a 4,200mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging from its USB Type C port. It measures just 7.39mm at its thickest and weighs about 179 grams.

Vivo V23 Pro

Arriving at the top end version, the V23 Pro sports a 6.56 inch FHD+ Curved AMOLED panel that also has a 90Hz refresh rate. The Chinese smartphone maker claims that the panel is India’s slimmest 3D curved display. This screen also arrives with HDR10+ certification along with an in display fingerprint reader. Similar to the base variant, the Pro model also features a dual camera system on the front, but with a 50 megapixel sensor and another 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens with dual tone flash as well.

On the rear, it features a 108 megapixel primary camera coupled with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is a 6nm process based chip with Mali G77 GPU. It houses a 4,300mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging from its USB Type C port. The device measures just 7.36mm and weighs 171 grams.

Color, Pricing, and Availability

Both devices arrive in two color variants, namely the Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black. Although, the Gold version is the variant that features color changing AG glass rear panel that can change its color depending on the angle at which VU light or sunlight rays fall. Notably, the Vivo V23 series runs FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12 OS. So, let’s take a look at the pricing:

Vivo V23 5G

8GB + 128GB – Rs. 29,990 (roughly 403 US Dollars)
12GB + 256GB – Rs. 34,990 (roughly 470 US Dollars)

Vivo V23 Pro 5G

8GB + 128GB – Rs. 38,990 (roughly 524 US Dollars)
12GB + 256GB – Rs. 43,990 (roughly 590 US Dollars)

The pre-orders for the lineup have already begun, with the Pro model sales starting from 13th January 2022. Meanwhile, the base model will go on sale via Flipkart in India starting from 19th January 2022.

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Microsoft and Qualcomm partners to develop chips for AR glasses

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Jeet

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Jan 5, 2022

Technology giant Microsoft and chipset leader Qualcomm have worked together for custom chips for Windows PC and now, during Qualcomm’s keynote at CES 2022, it has been announced that both the companies will be collaborating again for AR chips.

Qualcomm and Microsoft together will develop a new, customized version of Snapdragon chipset for augmented reality and the same will be powering the future AR glasses coming from Microsoft.

Cristiano Amon, Chief Executive Officer at Qualcomm, said: “We’re announcing that we’re developing a custom augmented reality Snapdragon chip for next-generation, power-efficient, very lightweight AR glasses for the Microsoft ecosystem.”

He further added that the company is integrating into the chip platform software from both companies: the Microsoft Mesh platform, and the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces XR development platform. The Snapdragon Spaces will be fully integrated into Microsoft Mesh and will be available for next-generation glasses.

Earlier, Microsoft partnered with Qualcomm to develop custom SQ1 and SQ2 chips for its ARM-based Surface Pro X devices. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 is also powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. So, the development of both these brands partnering for new chips isn’t surprising.

For those who are unaware, Microsoft Mesh is the company’s mixed-reality platform powered by Azure and is meant to create a sense of shared presence on a variety of devices. Recently, the company announced its plans to bring Mesh to its Teams group collaboration platform.

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Redmi Note 11S may launch globally by Feb end, with 108MP camera & 90Hz display: Report

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2022

Xiaomi is apparently planning on launching another Redmi Note 11 series smartphone soon. The new model will be the Note 11S, which is expected to globally launch by the end of next month.

According to 91Mobiles and Mukul Sharma, the Redmi Note 11S might be launching for the global market by the end of February 2022. The known tipster @stufflistings also added that the Chinese brand has already begun internal testing for the smartphone in Europe and Asian markets like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is currently unknown regarding when the device will be available in India, but it is likely to follow soon after the global release of the Note 11S.

So, the handset is expected to hit the global markets by the end of February and is rumored o be powered by a 5G enabled MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Furthermore, the Note 11S will reportedly house a triple camera module on the rear, consisting of a 108 megapixel primary Samsung HM2 camera, an 8 megapixel Sony IMX3555 ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel OV2a OmniVision macro sensor. On the front, the device is tipped to house a 13 megapixel selfie shooter, with its display offering a 90Hz refresh rate display.

Although, it’s unknown if it is an AMOLED or LCD panel at the moment. Unfortunately, finer details about the device like its storage configurations, processor, design, and more are still unknown. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the upcoming Redmi Note 11S.

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OPPO A96 5G launched with camera LED rings, Snapdragon 695 SoC, OLED display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2022

Yesterday, the OPPO A96 5G emerged on the internet in the form of renders. Only a few hours from that, the smartphone is now official in China. It comes with a flat frame design, OLED display, notification LED rings around the two rear cameras, and a Qualcomm chipset.

OPPO A96 5G Specifications and Features

The OPPO A96 5G features a flat frame like the OPPO Reno7 series. However, the rear camera layout is similar to that of the recent realme phones. Additionally, there are LED rings around these cameras. The OPPO Reno7 Pro also has a similar LED light for notifications but it runs along the rectangular camera island.

The back panel of the handset has numerous crystal-like structures to offer a matte and elegant finish like the OPPO Reno series. The device measures around 7.59mm in thickness and weighs about 171g.

Further, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It also has support for 5GB virtual RAM.

On the front, the phone flaunts a 6.43-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 60Hz refresh rate, up to 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, DCI-P3 color gamut support, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. There’s also a punch-hole nesting a 16MP selfie camera at the top left corner. Whereas, on the back, the handset houses a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup.

As the name suggests, the OPPO A96 5G offers 5G connectivity backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Last but not least, it runs ColorOS 12.

OPPO A96 5G Price and Availability

The OPPO A96 5G in a single 8GB + 256GB memory configuration is priced at ¥1,999 ($315) in China. It is up for pre-order and will go on sale from January 9.

The device arrives in three colors, namely Apricot Powder Warm Sun (peach), Colored Glaze (multi-color gradient), and Night Dream Night Star (Black).

iQOO 9, 9 Pro full specifications emerge at TENAA hours before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 5, 2022

iQOO smartphones with model numbers V2171A and V2172A have been spotted at Chinese certification platforms such as 3C and TENAA in the recent past. These smartphones are going to debut at 7:30 PM (local time) today in China with iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro monikers. The TENAA listings of both phones are now populated with all their specifications to reveal what to expect from the iQOO 9 series.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications (expected)

The iQOO 9 measures 164.55 x 76.7 x 8.37mm and weighs 206.1 grams. It has a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. Reports have revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole screen with a flat design. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera unit.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. The punch-hole screen of the iQOO 9 Pro has curved edges. The device measures 164.81 x 75.2 x 9.21mm and weighs 202.69 grams. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup. The Pro model will come equipped with micro-gimbal OIS stabilization.

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will run on OriginOS Ocean / iQOO UI based Android 12 OS. Both devices will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage.

The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both smartphones are backed by a dual-cell battery. The TENAA listings of both models only mention the size of one of its cells as 2,275mAh. Reports indicate that the iQOO 9 duo will be packed with a 4,700mAh (combined value) battery. Both smartphones will carry support for 120W fast charging. The Pro model is likely to arrive with support for 50W wireless charging.

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OnePlus 10 Pro specifications revealed by Pete Lau

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 5, 2022

OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus 10 Pro flagship phone on Jan. 11 in China. The entire specs of the phone were revealed yesterday through its TENAA certification. Now, the OnePlus co-founder and Chief Product Officer for OPPO has shared all the major specs of the flagship before its official announcement.

OnePlus 10 Pro features

To start with, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be sporting an AMOLED LTPO panel with second-generation LTPO calibration. The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Lau did not share the screen size of the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, reports have revealed that the flagship will sport a 6.78-inch curved edge display with a punch-hole design.

Coming to the optics, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The second-generation Hasselblad camera module available on the back panel of the device features a 48-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera unit with dual OIS support.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset fuels the OnePlus 10 Pro. The SoC is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging. It also carries support for reverse wireless charging.

In the global markets, the OnePlus 10 Pro runs on OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. Its Chinese edition is expected to run on ColorOS 12. The device offers other features like VoLTE, VoWiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, X-axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers.

While the OnePlus 10 Pro will be made official in China next week, the company is yet to confirm its launch date for the global markets. It is expected to debut in other markets by March or April.

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AMD officially announces Ryzen 6000 Mobile CPUs for laptops at CES 2022

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Jeet

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Jan 5, 2022

As expected, AMD has officially announced its new Ryzen 6000 CPUs at CES 2022. The chips are launched as the successor of the Ryzen 5000 lineup of laptop chips that were made official last year at CES.

The newly announced laptop processors are claimed to offer up to 1.3 times faster processing, two times better gaming performance, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

The company is offering the new AMD Ryzen 6000 chips in H-series (with 35W and 45) for devices aimed at powerful tasks, gaming, or creative work, and U-series (15W to 28W) that are aimed at thin and light devices.

They use a new Zen 3+ CPU architecture and 6nm manufacturing process and the integrated graphics processors have been swapped from the years-old Vega architecture for the modern RDNA2 architecture used in Radeon 6000-series graphics cards.

The flagship offering in the lineup is Ryzen 9 6980HX which packs eight cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz clock speed that can be boosted to 5.0GHz, and 12 GPU cores at 2.4GHz. All of the Ryzen 9 and Ryzen 7 models include Radeon 680M GPUs with 12 GPU cores, while the Ryzen 5 models use weaker Radeon 660M GPUs with 6 GPU cores.

It comes with support for PCI Express 4.0 for fast SSDs along with DDR5 RAM for more memory bandwidth. Also, all the chips in this lineup include a Microsoft Pluton security processor which is intended to make Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs more secure.

These new chips come with support for USB4 with data transfer rates at up to 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1 with support for high frame rates and VRR, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth LE 5.2. As for the battery life, the company is claiming a maximum of 24 hours of battery life.

Laptops powered by the new AMD Ryzen 6000 series chips are set to be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 from brands like Acer, Asus, Alienware, Lenovo, Razer, and HP. The first set of devices is expected to go on sale from next month.

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Nokia C100, C200, G100, G400 launched at CES 2022

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 5, 2022

HMD Global has announced four new handsets namely, Nokia C100, Nokia C200, Nokia G100, and Nokia G400. The newly unveiled C-series and G-series of phones are heading to the U.S. Probably, the company may sell some of these devices in other markets. The C100, C200, G100, and G400 are all priced under $250.

Nokia C100, Nokia C200 specifications and price

The Nokia C100 and C200 offer common specs such as MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in storage, Android 12 OS, a 4,000mAh battery, and a single rear-facing camera. The C200 has a bigger 6.1-inch display. The Nokia C100 and C200 phones are priced at $99 and $119, respectively.

Nokia G100, Nokia G400 specifications and price

The Nokia G100 has a 6.5-inch display that delivers an HD+ resolution. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 615 mobile platform and a 5,000mAh battery. The rear shell of the device features a triple camera unit. The power button available on the right edge of the device is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

On the other side, the Nokia G400 has a waterdrop notch display that offers a 120hz refresh rate. It is yet another Nokia phone driven by the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. The device offers 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Its rear-facing camera module has a 48-megapixel main camera, an ultrawide lens, and a macro snapper.

The Nokia G100 is priced at $149. With a pricing of $239, the Nokia G400 is the company’s most affordable 5G phone.

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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet powered by Intel Core i9 processor announced at CES

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Jeet

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Jan 5, 2022

There are not many high-end tablets available in the market and the options are quite limited when it comes to gaming. To fill the gap, ASUS has announced what seems like the most powerful gaming tablet — ASUS ROG Flow Z13.

The tablet has been announced at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 and comes with a powerful set of specifications, on par with a high-end laptop. It is basically a high-end gaming laptop in a thin form factor.

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 features a 13.4-inch 4K 60Hz display and the company is also giving users a choice for a Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the touchscreen options support 16:10 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, and MPP 2.0-compatible styluses. Further, the displays are protected by Gorilla Glass and are validated for color accuracy by Pantone.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H 45W processor, coupled with NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti 40W graphics processor. For memory, it comes with DDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 storage.

It has one Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 1.4 for video output and up to 100W PD charging, and another USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that can handle video and PD charging. There’s also a third USB-C port that can handle video and PD charging, but it isn’t confirmed if it utilizes integrated or dedicated graphics.

Along with that, the device also has an eGPU port, one USB-A 2.0 port, a UHS-II class microSD card reader, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a headphone jack. As for the software, the device is running the Windows operating system.

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is expected to be available for purchase in the first half of this year and the company has not yet announced pricing details.

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