Realme GT2 Pro launched with a 2K AMOLED screen, SD8 Gen 1, eco-friendly materials

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Jan 4, 2022

Realme has officially announced the Realme GT2 Pro flagship smartphone equipped with several innovative features. One of the fun features is the use of environmentally friendly, bio-based materials to manufacture the rear cover. The casing is said to have been sourced from paper, soybeans, and other materials.

The use of environmentally friendly materials may have contributed to the lightweight design as the device weighs only 189g despite packing a massive 5,000mAh battery. The device comes with support for a 65W flash charge which the company claims can deliver 100% charge in just 33 minutes.

The Realme GT2 Pro features a 6.7-inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. The display is said to be a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits. The display has a punch-hole cut out at the top left corner of the screen housing the selfie camera. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glas Victus. The display has also received DisplayMate’s A+ rating. Furthermore, the screen features support for a single 1000Hz gaming control engine, O-Sync overclocking response 2.0. You also get a new generation under-display fingerprint sensor that can unlock the screen very fast and also supports heart rate detection.

The GT2 Pro is touted to be the world’s first device to pack a new generation of super-large X-axis linear motor. The device uses a revolutionary full-speed matrix antenna system as well as a Wi-Fi network enhancement system and new-gen omnidirectional NFC.

The Realme GT2 Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset. It equally adopts the diamond ice core cooling system Plus which is said to increase the heat dissipation area by 205%. The nine-layer heat dissipation structure covers 100% of the heat source bringing a conduction efficiency increase of 50%. The design also reduces the peak core temperature by 19°C. The phone has a heat dissipation area of 36761mm² which is likely the industry’s largest. It also features what is also likely the industry’s largest tempered VC liquid cooling area – 4129mm².

For interface, the Realme GT2 Pro is pre-installed with Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 which brings an upgrade in the UI as well as new desktop components in GT mode and a more stable and smooth AI frame stabilization technology 2.0. The device also comes with GPU heterogeneous rendering technology that helps lower power consumption.

The Realme GT2 Pro comes in 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM options. The 8GB+128GB variant is priced at ¥3699 (~$582) while the 8+256GB version comes in at ¥3999 (~$629). The 12+256GB is priced at ¥4299 (~$676) and the top-end 12+512GB will retail for ¥4799 (~$755). The device is presently up for pre-orders and will g on sale on January 7th.

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OPPO Enco Air 2 with 24 hours battery backup and Enco Live tuning announced in China

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 4, 2022

The Chinese tech giant OPPO has recently unveiled its latest TWS earphones offering dubbed the OPPO Enco Air 2 in China. The buds come as the successor of the Enco Air which was released back in 2021 and therefore retains some of its features while offering some new ones.

In the looks department, the Enco Air 2 is similar to the last-gen Enco Air and comes with a translucent jelly-like case. The exterior design of the buds also remains unchanged for the most part.

According to an ITHome report, the earbuds use 13.4mm composite titanium-plated drivers, featuring OPPO’s new Enco Live tuning. OPPO has stated that the Enco Air 2 has been tuned by the company’s Blu-ray technology R&D expert team to make the sound more balanced, in order to meet the high sound quality requirements of the users.

The presence of a bass duct in the Enco Air 2 further enhances the bass performance and enables the TWS to offer two new stereo sound effects, namely “pulsing bass” and “melodious vocal”.

The OPPO Enco Air 2 is capable of up to 24 hours battery backup and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. The earphones also offer features like low latency mode for gaming, call noise reduction function, and improve upon issues such as synchronization issues, interference, and disconnection problems.

The Enco Air 2 TWS has been announced earlier today by OPPO and is set to go for a starting price of 179 yuan ($28) and will later retail at a price of 199 yuan ($31). The TWS is available in two colors: Blue and White.

Additionally, the earbuds are rumored to launch in India in February 2022 but no official comments have been made by OPPO on the matter.

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A new Google Pixel might launch in India by the end of Q1 2022

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 4, 2022

The Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro are the latest smartphones from Google. But unfortunately, these handsets are limited to specific markets. However, according to a tipster, it won’t be the case for the search giant’s upcoming phone, which could be the Pixel 6a.

Google Pixel 6a | Source: @OnLeaks via 91Mobiles

Tipster Yogesh Brar says that a new Pixel smartphone is heading to India. He adds that the handset will debut in the country by the end of Q1 2022.

Lastly, he also reveals that the phone should get certified by BIS soon. He suggests that this device could be the unreleased Pixel 6a.

For those who don’t know, Google hasn’t released any flagship smartphone in India after Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Since then, the country has only received the Pixel A series of mid-range handsets like Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, and Pixel 4a.

As far as the Pixel 6a is concerned, it is expected to feature the same design as the standard Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Hence, the device will have a centered punch-hole display on the front and a visor-like camera set on the rear.

We also know that the phone is codenamed Bluejay and it will be powered by the identical Google Tensor GS101 chipset like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. But unlike them, the upcoming device will have an older main camera.

The Pixel 6a is said to arrive with a 12.2MP IMX363 primary camera, a 12MP IMX386 ultrawide unit, and an 8MP IMX355 front-facing shooter. In other words, the main sensor will be the same as the one found on the previous three generations of Pixel smartphones.

Unfortunately, this is all the information we have on the Google Pixel 6a so far. Anyway, we are looking forward to learning more about this handset before its official announcement.

Jabra Elite 4 Active with ANC, aptX audio, and IP57 rating launched in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 4, 2022

Earlier, Jabra unveiled its Elite 4 Active TWS buds in the UK. Now, the company has officially launched the TWS earphones in the Indian market. The Jabra Elite 4 Active comes with impressive features like Active Noise Cancellation, aptX audio, and up to 28 hours of playback.

The Jabra Elite 4 Active is priced at ₹10,999(~$147) and can be purchased from the Amazon India website. The earphones come in three colours – Black, Navy, and Light Mint. Reportedly, the buds will also be available for purchase on Flipkart and offline retail stores like Croma and Reliance.

Jabra Elite 4 Active Specifications

The Jabra Elite 4 Active comes with an in-ear design offering a secure fit. The earbuds have a wing-free design and boast Qualcomm’s aptX audio.One of its major highlights is the presence of Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) which is claimed to block intrusive sounds with a touch of a button. It also has HearThrough technology.

It has Bluetooth v5.1 and features a built-in Alexa voice assistant. The earphones also come with Google’s Fast pair technology has a battery life of up to 7 hours. The buds provide a total of 28 hours of playback with the charging case. It bags fast charging support that offers 1 hour of playback with just 10 minutes of charge.

The Elite 4 Active comes with 4-microphone support and has 6mm speakers. It has IP57 sweat and waterproof rating and has a 2-year warranty.

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Withings unveils new scale, with retractable handle that maps EKG & body compositions

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

During CES 2022, a number of tech based companies revealed their latest innovations and breakthroughs in technologies, apart from just consumer electronic products like smartphones. Now, Withings has unveiled a new smart scale that can scan the various parts of the user’s body.

In the event, the company revealed the new Withings Body Scan that features six lead EKG readings, segmented body composition measurements, and even the ability to assess foot nerve activity as well. To put things simply, the new smart scale is capable of measuring how fat is distributed in their bodies and how it may affect the health of your heart. Looking at the new Body Scan, it appears like any regular scale, although, a notable inclusion is a retractable handle that extends from the top that allows it to measure different parts of your body and also distinguish between them.

This handle houses four weight sensors along with 14 ITO electrodes in the scale and another four located in the handle itself. Furthermore, the scale also sports a larger 3.2 inch LCD color screen, with the device rated to have a battery life that can last for one year. Interestingly, users can also pair this smart scale with the Withings’ smartwatches that integrate this device as well as Apple HealthKit and Google Fit APIs. The handle is also what offers one of the highlighting features of the new Body Scan.

It can measure various body compositions through bioelectrical impedance analysis (passing low level electrical current through the body) to measure body fat, water, and lean mass. Apart from body compositions, the device will still provide heart rate, EKG recordins, and vascular age data at each weigh in. These readings can be recorded and later shared with doctors.

Talking to The Verge, Withings chief medical officer Shikha Anand stated that “We’ve been looking for a way to do this safely and effectively. We can’t solve the way in which the world sees weight, but that said, we will make every effort not to exacerbate it. We will ground in health and not in weight wherever we can. It will always be about how your weight relates to your health.” The company aims on launching the new Body Scan smart scale for 279 US Dollars in the second half of this year, but the launch depends on the product passing FDA and CE clearance.

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New Realme 9 Pro+ render shows how the phone may actually look

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 4, 2022

Chinese phone maker Realme is expected to launch its upcoming Realme 9, 9i, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro+ soon. Recently, the Pro+ model passed several certifications hinting for a sooner launch. Now, a concept render of the Realme 9 Pro+ based on some schematics was surfaced by user Yash Purohit (via – @yabhishekhd). The render gives us a closer look at the phone and reveals its possible design.

As per the image, the Realme 9 Pro+ has a large punch-hole panel with a thin bezel design even at the bottom. It has a single selfie snapper and an earpiece at the top.

It has a triple camera system at the rear that looks similar to the iPhone 13 Pro’s triple camera array but it is much boxier. It also has an LED flash beside the lenses. The smartphone has a power button and volume button on the right-side.

Since it is a concept render, we would tell our readers to take it with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, if the phone comes with this design, it will be somewhat similar to the predecessor Realme 8 series.

Other than this, the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ were recently tipped to debut in February this year. The phones are touted to get an initial European release followed by the rest of the markets. Coming to the specs, the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ are expected to come powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC and Dimensity 920 SoC respectively. The rest of the specs of the series is unknown as of now.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Roundup: Design, Specs, Release Date & More – What to Expect!

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Jan 4, 2022

With its official launch right around the corner, the OnePlus 10 Pro has leaked almost all of its specs and features. Additionally, earlier today, OnePlus officially unveiled the launch date of the upcoming device, along with the company’s founder sharing multiple live images of the smartphone. So let’s take a look at what the upcoming OnePlus flagship has to offer.

Design & Display

The device measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.5mm and weighs 200.5 grams starting with the design. The rear panel houses a large camera island with a triple camera setup.

The camera module has a Hasselblad branding on the left edge, aligning with the previous leaks. OnePlus has admitted that the camera module design has received a mixed reception from customers and fans all over. Some love the radical design change, while others do not.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels with thin bezels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Cameras

Recent TENNA certification has revealed that the device houses a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens which supports up to 3x optical zoom. The cameras come with Hasselblad calibration offering impeccable color accuracy. A 32-megapixel snapper is present on the front for selfies and video calls.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is confirmed to power the OnePlus 10 Pro. The device features 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. However, recent Chinese listings have confirmed that the phone will also come in 8GB RAM with a 512GB storage configuration. It is expected to ship with Android 12 based OxygenOS and ColorOS 12 in China.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 4,880mAh rated battery (5,000mAh typical value). The 3C appearance of the phone revealed that it might carry support for 80W fast charging. It is also rumored to offer 50W wireless charging. Additionally, the device will come equipped with multiple sensors like a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, and a fingerprint sensor under the screen.

Variants, pricing, and availability

The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch in China on January 11th at 14:00 local time. The device has been revealed to come in olive and black color variants but renders also show a white color model. As for the memory configurations, the phone is expected to house 8GB and 12GB of ram coupled with storage configurations starting from 128GB and going up to 512GB. The pricing of the upcoming OnePlus flagship has not been revealed yet, but Chinese customers can pre-book a device by paying a deposit of 100 yuan (~$16).

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Russia mandates streaming services like Netflix to offer state TV channels

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

Russia continues its campaign against tech giant firms. Now, the Russian government is targetting online video/movie streaming services like Netflix, which are required to include state backed TV channels on their platforms.

According to The Moscow Times (Via 9To5Mac), the nation’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has just announced that it will mandate foreign streaming services to also offer 20 local federal television channels to their userbase. This regulation was first introduced back in late 2020 and is set to take effect starting from March 2022. So now, out of the 20 Russian government run channels, Netflix and other streaming services will also broadcast the nation’s flagship “Channel One,” alongside the Orthodox church channel “Spas”, and more.

Furthermore, the government also seeks to have its streaming service providers abide by local regulations and laws. In other words, these companies are not allowed to showcase movies that promote “extremism” or even LGBTQIA+ related content. Roskomnadzor even added that the laws also apply to all of these streaming services that regularly bring in more than 100,000 users daily. So, we can expect the changes to impact the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video among others.

The latest move from the government is also in line with its efforts to rein in tech giants. It had previously attempted to restrict the operations of foreign companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google, by requiring them to set up local offices within the country to prevent a possible ban on the firms. The iPhone maker even faced an antitrust case against its App Store, with the government demanding companies to offer third party payments options as well.

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Galaxy S21 FE: Europe gets Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100 in Asia

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 4, 2022

Earlier today, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S21 FE. Just like the reports stated, the smartphone arrives with two different chipsets depending on the market it is sold in. Samsung has even revealed which markets get what silicon but not in a detailed manner.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE All Colors — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

According to a report by SamMobile, the South Korean tech giant has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip in the US as well as Europe. For the unaware, the latter region usually gets the Exynos variant.

This is not the first time a flagship Galaxy product is coming with a Qualcomm chipset in Europe. The last year’s Galaxy S20 FE 5G also featured the SoC from the US-based chipmaker in Europe. However, the original Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S21 models feature Exynos silicon.

As far as other regions are concerned, there is a Galaxy S21 FE variant with ‘E’ in its model number. SamMobile points out that this version will house the Exynos 2100 SoC. The publication also says that Samsung will be offering this variant in most Asian countries.

But unfortunately, the exact regions that will be receiving the Exynos version are not known at the moment. We expect to learn more about them once Samsung starts revealing the availability of the handset in those markets.

OnePlus 10 Pro will be a ‘Perfect Flagship’ with a greater emphasis on refined experience – Pete Lau

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Jan 4, 2022

As the OnePlus 10 Pro design has been revealed, OnePlus has finally reconfirmed the launch event of its highly anticipated OnePlus 10 Pro. It will be happening on January 11th at 2PM CST in China.

As shown in the promotional poster below, the official slogan for the OnePlus 10 Pro is “bringing 10 to the name”, a pun of a Chinese saying, “bringing fame to the name”. 10 is seen as the perfect 10/10 score for many sports such as diving, gymnastics, and 10-pin bowling, and OnePlus is trying to imply that the OnePlus 10 Pro is going to bring perfection to the flagship smartphone space, and will be solidifying the OnePlus brand name in the premium smartphone category.

OnePlus-10-promo image — OnePlus 10 Pro Promotional Poster

At the same time, Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus, has also gone to Weibo to share his excitement of the announcement with fellow OnePlus fans as well!

Oneplus-10-pro-pete-lau-weibo — Pete Lau sharing his OnePlus 10 Pro excitement on Weibo

Pete shares that in 2022, the OnePlus brand has been established for 9 years, and the OnePlus community is now spanning across 50 countries with 1.4 million active users worldwide. As once called the “flagship killers” in the industry, he shares that OnePlus wants to challenge itself further, with a truly 10/10 premium flagship, to be worthy to be called a “perfect flagship”.

He mentions that to create a “perfect flagship”, one must follow a 10 point rule, whereby 3 points go into the specs of the product and 7 points go to the finish and polish of the product. He said that this mission has been accomplished with the 10th iteration of the OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro. Despite that, he mentions that the OnePlus 10 Pro will still have the top of the specs within its class, albeit with a more refined finish for OnePlus’ first truly ultra-premium smartphone.

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Oppo A96 5G appears in renders revealing the design and colors

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 4, 2022

Oppo kickstarted last year with the launch of the Oppo A93 5G smartphone in China. Soon after that, the company unveiled the Oppo A94 in multiple markets in both 4G and 5G variants. Later the company launched the Oppo A95 5G and 4G models in China and Malaysia. Now, Oppo seems to be gearing up to launch the successor Oppo A96 5G soon as new renders of the phone have emerged on the Internet.

Thanks to @evleaks, we now have a clear look at the upcoming Oppo A96 5G. As per the images, the smartphone features a pristine look at the rear. It has a dual-camera system that looks much cleaner.

The camera island isn’t the obvious black like the predecessor, rather it is of the same colour as the back panel. The phone has an LED flashlight and a 5G branding besides the lenses.

Upfront, it has a punch-hole panel with thin bezels on all three sides except for the bottom. At the bottom, it has a thick chin. The phone seems to have an earpiece at the top, a power button on the right spin; and volume buttons, sim-card tray on the left.

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The smartphone looks somewhat similar to the recently teased Oppo Reno7 series, Realme 9i, and the already available Realme GT Neo 2. The renders also confirm its color variants – Black, Pink, Blue Gradient(a mix of Blue & Purple).

Apart from this, the Oppo A96 5G may come with an AMOLED screen and could be powered by a mid-range 5G SoC. As of now, the specs for the phone are unknown but we may hear more about the phone soon.

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro to sport Periscope Lens with 10x Optical Zoom: Report

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

An analyst has just revealed interesting information regarding the 2023 Apple iPhone series. Apparently, one of the models within the iPhone 15 series will feature a periscope camera lens that offers improved zoom capabilities.

Apple iPhone-14-renders-Jon-Prosser — iPhone 14 Pro

According to a MacRumors report, analyst Jeff Pu stated that the iPhone 15 Pro might feature a periscope camera system, which would enable the company to fit a longer telephoto setup inside the device. Additionally, this would also allow users to zoom in even further without losing quality. The Cupertino based giant has been rumored to include a periscope lens on its iPhones for a while now, with first mentions of it arriving from a known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo back in 2020.

It was previously reported that the iPhone 14 Pro would feature this camera technology. But now, the latest report hints that the wait for this might be a whole year longer. As of right now, the current premium grade flagship iPhone 13 series offers 3x optical zoom on the Pro models.

But with the next gen models, the iPhone might be able to offer optical zoom up to 10x, which would have it rival top end Android phones in the market. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. It is still too early to tell if the company is actually going to include this camera sensor in the iPhone 15 series, which is almost two years away.

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LG unveils its largest & smallest ever OLED TVs under its 2022 lineup

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

As we enter into a new year, brands are gearing up to launch their latest consumer electronics products. One of the companies includes LG, which has just unveiled its 2022 lineup of OLED TVs during the CES 2022 event.

The South Korean based company has just announced new screen sizes of its OLED TVs to expand its G2 and C2 series. These new TVs arrives with a number of improvements along with some new feature as well. This includes the new multiuser profiles in the webOS software for its TVs. Furthermore, the new televisions will also ship with the fifth generation of A9 processor that enables better 4K upscaling, improved tone mapping, and a better sense of depth through foreground object enhancement.

For 2022, LG is adding new screen sizes that fill in as both its largest and smallest ever OLED TV sizes. Previously, the smallest OLED TV from the brand was a 48 inch model, but now, a new 42 inch OLED TV has just been unveiled to fit in small spaces and is a part of the C series. On the other side of the spectrum, the largest OLED TV used to be an 83 inch 4K model and an 88 inch 8K model. And now, the company has unveiled a massive 97 inch 4K model under its G series.

Both the new C and G series TVs will offer full HDMI 2.1 support along with 120Hz 4K gaming, variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode, and more. Notably, LG is also bringing support for GeForce Now and Google Stadia cloud gaming services as well. The new G2 OLED TVs will arrive in the 97 inch, 83 inch, 77 inch, 65 inch and 55 inch screen sizes. Whereas, the C2 series will now include the 83 inch, 77 inch, 65 inch, 55 inch, and 42 inch screen sizes.

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Moto Tab G70 design, specifications emerge on Flipkart, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 4, 2022

Motorola entered the tablet market in India last year by unveiling the Moto Tab G20 in September. The company is now gearing up to launch a new tablet called the Moto Tab G70 in India. The landing page of the new tablet is now live on Flipkart, which indicates that it may debut soon in the country. Motorola will be unleashing the Moto G71 5G smartphone on Jan. 10 in India. It is likely that the Tab G70 may also go official alongside the G71.

Moto Tab G70 specifications

The Moto Tab G70 has an 11-inch display with slim bezels. It offers a 2K resolution, 400 nits of brightness, and is capable of playing HD content from OTT platforms like Amazon, Prime Video, and Netflix. The tablet is fitted with Dolby Atmos powered quad speakers.

The Helio G90T is present under the hood of the Moto Tab G70. It has a 7,700mAh battery that carries support for 20W fast charging. Once charged, the tablet can also for up to 15 hours, claims the company. The tablet is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

The tablet comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS that has a dedicated Google entertainment space to provide access to users’ favorite movies, games, etc. For photography, it has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for video calls. The tablet supports connectivity features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a pogo-pin for connecting an optional keyboard.

The Tab G70 has an aluminium alloy body with a dual-tone finish. In addition, it comes with an IP52 rated water-repellant construction. The device measures 258.4 x 163 x 7.5mm and weighs 490 grams.

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OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro India launch could happen by early February

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 4, 2022

The OPPO Reno7 series was tipped to launch in January in India. Now, as we have entered the said month, more details about the phone’s release in the country have emerged. Let’s check out what the new information has to say.

OPPO Reno7 Pro Review Cameras — OPPO Reno7 Pro

According to Mukul Sharma (via MySmartPrice), the OPPO Reno7 series will launch in India either at the end of January or early February. Only two models are expected, namely OPPO Reno7 and OPPO Reno7 Pro.

Apart from revealing a possible launch timeline, the tech influencer has also shared a promotional poster of the series for India. The screenshot of the OPPO Store app showcases the OPPO Reno7 Pro but doesn’t mention its name.

Going by a previous report, the OPPO Reno7 will cost between ₹28,000 and ₹31,000 in India. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 Pro will retail around ₹41,000-₹43,000.

This means the handsets could be costlier than their predecessors. For the unaware, the OPPO Reno6 and the OPPO Reno6 Pro debuted at ₹29,990 and ₹39,990 respectively in India.

Anyway, we think that the smartphones will probably cost the same as their forerunners, however, we could be wrong. That’s because the newer models come with a revamped design and some changes in specs. Hence, a price bump is possible.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro full specifications leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 4, 2022

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro are scheduled to launch on Jan. 5 in China. Several leaks have revealed the specifications of the iQOO 9 duo in bits and pieces. Now, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has teamed up with My Smart Price to share the entire specifications of the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications (rumored)

The iQOO 9 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a flat design. It offers 388ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ screen with curved edges. It offers 517ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro model has been confirmed to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. It is unclear whether the vanilla model will also feature an optical or an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

The rear camera unit of the iQOO 9 has an OIS-ready 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 12-megapixel portrait lens. The iQOO 9 Pro’s camera setup has a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera, which is likely to carry support for gimbal OIS support. It will be assisted by a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV. The ultrawide snapper will come with support for fisheye mode and it will be also capable of capturing macro shots. The setup includes a 16-megapixel portrait camera. The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro. Both phones will pack a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The Pro model will come with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

The iQOO 9 duo will come with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones will run Android 12 OS flavored with OriginOS Ocean.

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Vivo V23 and V23 Pro pricing for India leaked ahead of launch

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

While the Vivo V23 lineup is scheduled to launch in India on 5th January 2022, a new leak has revealed the official pricing for the V23 smartphone series. The leak arrives from a known online retailer in India.

Vivo V23 series price leaked by Vijay Sales online seller.

Vivo V23 5G
8GB+128GB ₹31,990 https://t.co/icPXCeY8nr
12GB+256GB ₹35,990 https://t.co/uHLfC2j8a6

Vivo V23 Pro 5G
8GB+128GB ₹41,990 https://t.co/9nObS856rp
12GB+256GB ₹45,990 https://t.co/Jy8AJr4w8v #Vivo #VivoV23 pic.twitter.com/HB471g0KiT

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 4, 2022

The pricing leak was first reported by @yabhishekhd on Twitter. Although, it appears that the prices being shared by online seller Vijay Sales might have been unintentional since the links to the various V23 series configurations do not lead to the official listing anymore. But, Abhishek Yadav did share the pricing and storage variants in the tweet. Notably, the price leaks are also in line with a tip that we had covered previously.

Looking at the leaked pricing:

Vivo V23 5G

8GB+128GB – ₹31,990 (roughly 430 US Dollars)
12GB+256GB – ₹35,990 (roughly 483 US Dollars)

Vivo V23 Pro 5G

8GB+128GB – ₹41,990 (roughly 564 US Dollars)
12GB+256GB – ₹45,990 (roughly 617 US Dollars)

For those unaware, the V23 Pro appears to be a rebranded version of the S12 Pro that was launched in China previously. It sports a 6.56 inch curved edge AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in display fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, the base V23 is expected to feature a 6.44 inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as well. Under the hood, the vanilla model will be India’s first phone to arrive with a Dimensity 920 chipset while the Pro variant houses the more powerful Dimensity 1200 SoC. So stay tuned for more as we will be covering the launch event tomorrow.

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OnePlus 10 Pro in Pictures: You’ll either LOVE or HATE this design

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Sean

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Jan 4, 2022

Earlier today (4th January 2022), the official launch date for the highly anticipated OnePlus 10 Pro was finally revealed. But prior to its release, a company executive has officially revealed live images of the Pro model in all its glory. So let’s take a look at the upcoming flagship smartphone.

Pete Lau, the Founder of OnePlus, shared multiple images of the OnePlus 10 Pro on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). Looking at these images, we can observe that the device will be available in at least a Green and Black variant. But while the color and design seem quite elegant, there is one aspect of the device that stands out, which is its unusually large rear camera module.

At a glance, it appears as if the module alone takes up around a quarter of the entire rear panel. This is definitely an exaggeration, but the large black module does take away from the overall elegant design. Furthermore, it is unclear how tall the camera bump will be on the rear. The Chinese smartphone maker’s official also acknowledges that the reception of the OnePlus 10 series’ design has been mixed, with some loving the radical new design while others even hating the redesign.

Looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro from the rear, it might even seem that the device’s camera is like a modular add on. However, we have to admit that the green model looks quite beautiful and premium, which is arguably even better than the black model. So let us know in the comments section down below how you feel about the OnePlus 10 Pro’s design. Also, stay tuned for more, as we will be covering any leaks and the January 11 launch event as well.

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Get Teclast T40 Pro 10.4″ Tablet for $226.99 at AliExpress

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Jan 4, 2022

Teclast T40 Pro is now available at a discounted price of $226.99 only at AliExpress.

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Teclast T40 Pro at $226.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

Teclast T40 Pro is one of the latest tablets launched by Teclast. The flagship tablet features a 10.4” 2K bezel-less display with T color2.0 optimization that makes the colors pop – off the screen. The display provided by BOE technology uses TDDI tech to integrate the existing LCD structure with touch sensors without adding additional layers, thereby reducing the reflection and increasing the touch responsiveness.

T40 Pro is made with a CNC machined aluminum unibody enclosure design that is strong, light, and durable and finished with an ultra-fine sandblasting process that gives it a clean profile and smooth texture. Packed with intelligent sensors like gyroscope, proximity, and light, T40 Pro gives you an optimized and immersive tablet experience.

The tablet is fueled with a massive 7000mAh battery and supports 18W USB -PD fast charging making it one of the best battery options in their product line. Fitted with a sweet 4 audio system and intelligent digital power amplifier chip, the tablet gives you loud and crystal clear audio and calls.

Teclast T40 Pro

Teclast T40 Pro is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm processor and comes with Mali – G52 multi-core GPU. With 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM expandable with a Micro SD card, the tablet has enough space to store your videos, images, and projects. To capture images and record videos, you have a 13MP Sony auto-focus camera in the back and an 8MP front camera.

Teclast T40 Pro features 2.4G + 5G ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 that gives you a stable and seamless connection to keep your information and entertainment always on hand. The tablet runs Android 11 OS and supports a Dual 4G call/network. It also supports 4 major satellite navigation systems viz: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, and BDS and A-GPS internet assisted positioning system.

You can now buy the Teclast T40 Pro tablet for $226.99 only at AliExpress.

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 4, 2022

Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 Olympic Games Edition in Japan. As the name suggests, the special variant of the handset celebrated the 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo. Now, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics Beijing, the South Korean tech giant has released the Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition in China.

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to start on February 4 in Beijing. Hence, to commemorate the occasion, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition in China.

The special version of the foldable smartphone arrives in a unique ‘Winter Dream White’ color option. The device retains the dual-tone finish with a black-colored bar at the top.

Further, the frame and the hinge feature a gold color finish. There’s also a Samsung as well as the official Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics logo at the bottom part of the rear panel.

Finally, the handset ships with a customized theme, icons, wallpapers, and cover screen clock style.

As far as price is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition costs ¥7,999 ($1,259) in China for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is up for pre-order and will start shipping to customers from January 15.

Samsung is also selling a combo called ‘Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition United Set’ priced at ¥9,948 ($1,565). This includes the smartphone and a 32-inch Samsung Smart Monitor M7 4K.