Qualcomm is already reportedly working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip

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Dec 21, 2021

In the wake of the recent release of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for flagship devices, the rumor is rife that the chipmaker is already working on its next flagship. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may already be in development according to a Weibo tipster. The chip industry tipster asserts that the possibly accelerated timeline for the new chipset may not be unconnected with the progress made by MediaTek in the field.

The top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is now gradually being deployed in flagship offerings by some of the popular smartphone manufacturers. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 comes with a lot of improvements and extended capabilities from its predecessors and peers across the chip industry. The Weibo tipster, Mobile Chip Masters has also put a probable release date for the next Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset within the second quarter of 2022. The tipster specifically mentioned May 2022 as the date of release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

The Snapdragon Gen 2 is expected to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, as well as MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000, which is also a premium processor. The tipster speculated that Qualcomm is fast-tracking the development of the new chipset as a direct response to the Dimensity 9000, although it could also be a batch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that was ported to TSMC amidst the global chip crisis.

The leak highlights the intense competition that is going on between chipmakers as they continue to seek products that outclass other competitors as durable, efficient and innovative processors.

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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit hard by phishing attacks, Meta files lawsuit

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Dec 21, 2021

Lately, phishing attacks have been on the rise and have vastly affected Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp users. In an attempt to stop ongoing phishing attacks, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, filed a federal lawsuit in California court.

Meta has stated that the attackers were trying to steal the login credentials of various users of its multiple platforms by creating fake login pages that looked like Meta’s social media platforms to obtain Meta’s users’ login credentials. The goal was to deceive the users into entering their credentials, like usernames and passwords.

For those unaware, Phishing attacks are the practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a trustworthy source. It is usually done through email. The goal is to steal sensitive data like credit card and login information or install malware on the victim’s machine.

Jessica Romero, Meta’s director of platform and litigation, said that “Reports of phishing attacks have been on the rise across the industry, and we are taking this action to uncover the identities of the people behind the attack and stop their harmful conduct.”

Meta made a blog post stating that the phishing scam included more than 39,000 fake websites and masked their identity by using a relay service that redirected the internet traffic to their phishing pages while simultaneously concealing their actual location and identities. The relay service also masked the online hosting providers of the perpetrators.

According to the social media giant, phishing attacks have increased since March 2021, and Meta has suspended thousands of URLs to such phishing sites. Although the culprits are yet to be identified, the lawsuit is another step in its actions to protect people’s safety and privacy. The filed lawsuit by Meta shows the company’s position against those trying to abuse its platforms.

In the blog post, meta reassured that they would continue to fight the phishing attacks that try to deceive its users and share the phishing sites with other platforms so that they can block the attackers as well.

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Moto G Stylus 2022 appears in 5K renders revealing key details

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Dec 21, 2021

Back in June, Motorola announced the Moto G Stylus 5G in the US. It offered Stylus-Pen support and Snapdragon 480 SoC at an affordable price. Coming to the end of this year, the rumours for a new stylus phone dubbed Moto G Stylus 2022 were up in the air. Last time, the phone’s renders were leaked in the Black colour variant and now, the device has appeared in another shade.

According to the renders(courtesy – Prepp), the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 edition will come with a flat-screen display. It seems to have a large punch-hole panel with the selfie camera cut-out at the top middle as compared to the predecessor’s left-side camera cut-out. The phone seems to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner which hints that the device may have an LCD screen and not an OLED panel.

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It also has the volume rocker above the side fingerprint reader which apparently also doubles up as a power button. Moving to the rear, the device has a triple camera system and rumours reveal that it is a 48MP sensor. We expect the other sensor to be an ultra-wide and a tertiary lens. The phone also has a Motorola brand at the rear.

Previously, the smartphone was touted to come with a 6.81-inch display and have a Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset. The device is tipped to house either a 4,500mAh or a 5,000mAh battery cell. It is expected to run on Android 12 out of the box.

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OnePlus Buds Z2 Indian pricing tipped: Report

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Dec 21, 2021

Last week, OnePlus launched its latest pair of TWS earphones in European and US markets, the OnePlus Buds Z2. It came as a successor to the popular OnePlus Buds Z which is an affordable TWS earphone from OnePlus. The new Buds Z2 brought some interesting features to the earphones like active noise cancellation and up to 38 hours of battery backup.

Now, according to a report by 91mobiles, the new Buds Z2 might soon arrive in India as popular tipster Yogesh Brar has tipped its pricing in the subcontinent.

The report states that OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus Budz2 in India at Rs 4,999($66). This is a bit pricier than the release price of the OnePlus Buds Z in the country but is probably due to the inclusion of premium features like the active noise canceling, 11nm bass-tuned dynamic driver, and up to 38 hours battery backup.

Keeping up with the pattern, the earbuds are launching at a lower price compared to other markets at $66, while the Buds Z2 go for around $99 in the US and €99 in European markets.

As the TWS earphones have already been released in other markets, we know that they will feature 11mm base-tuned Dynamic Drivers and come with a 3-mic setup for calibrating the Nouse and White reduction. It has Dolby Atmos support and features Bluetooth v5.2.

The Buds Z2 is capable of 40dB Active Noise Cancellation and also features a transparency mode which is useful for listening to music or taking calls while being aware of your surroundings.

OnePlus Buds Z2 comes with a charging case and has a total battery life of 38 hours. It supports OnePlus’s Flash Charge technology that offers up to 5 hours of music playback with just 10 minutes of charging. It can offer up to 7 hours if the ANC feature is turned off.

Although there have been no words from OnePlus on the possible release date of the Buds Z2 TWS earphones, rumors suggest it will launch with the OnePlus 9RT in India which is expected to be released before the end of the year, so stay tuned.

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iQOO U5 5G debuts with Snapdragon 695 SoC in China

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Dec 21, 2021

iQOO on Tuesday has officially announced the iQOO U5 5G in China. The smartphone comes as a successor to the iQOO U3 and it brings better display, cameras, and the latest hardware. One of the major highlights of the smartphone is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. Let’s have a look at its all specs and other details.

iQOO has kept the U5 5G’s pricing under wraps, however, the colour variants and configurations are known. The device will come with a 4GB RAM + 128GB base configuration, a 6GB RAM + 128GB option, and lastly a 8GB RAM + 128GB variant. It has three colour variants – Dark Black, Magic Blue, and Silver White.

The smartphone will go on pre-orders starting from December 24 in China. As of now, there’s no mention regarding its global availability.

iQOO U5 5G Specifications

The iQOO U5 5G features a 6.58-inch display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a water-drop notch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has an 8MP selfie camera over the front notch. It sports a dual-camera system at the rear. The layout goes by a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP macro unit.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 SoC is at the helm paired with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 5G handset packs a 5,000mAh battery and has an 18W fast charging support. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security and boots on iQOO UI 1.0 on top of the Android 11 operating system.

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OnePlus 10 Pro render video showcases all its leaked design features so far

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Dec 21, 2021

Earlier today, the CEO of the famous Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus officially announced that the next-gen OnePlus 10 Pro would launch in January. Although he has not revealed the date, reports indicate that it could take place on 5th January.

OnePlus 10 Pro CAD renders by Zouton / Steve Hemmerstoffer

The upcoming smartphone has been subject to numerous leaks hinting at its design via early renders, and now, these renders have been brought to life in a Youtube video by the famous tech concept renderer Waqar Khan.

The video manages to capture the premium feel of the upcoming flagship and features every angle revealed yet by the renders. The device is shown in four different colors: black, purple, silver, and green, which is a bit different from the current color scheme of the OnePlus 9 series in black, dark green, and grey.

The camera setup of the OnePlus 10 Pro has been given special attention in the video, with the Youtuber displaying the symmetrical two-column design, encased in a protruding frame that elegantly wraps around the frame on the side of the phone. Additionally, the camera module proudly displays the Hasselblad branding, which is rumored to collaborate with OnePlus for the 10 series flagships.

The frame of the device features rounded edges that seamlessly blend with the phone’s curved display, making it destined to fit comfortably in your hands. While a peek at the underside of the phone reveal neet-looking cutouts for the microphone, USB-C, and a speaker. The iconic Alert slider can be observed on the right spine of the device along with the power button, while the volume rocker is present on the left.

The video does not offer anything that we don’t know of but makes it easier for us to imagine how the smartphone will feel ln our hands.

To give you a quick rundown of the leaks so far, the OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature a 6.7-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz high refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner of the screen will house a 32-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

Under the hood, the device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone will have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide-angle lens, and an 8MP lens with 3x optical zoom support.

The phone will be running the ColorOS 12 custom skin on top of the Android 12 operating system. It is said to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

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Ulefone Power Armor 14: Battery Drain Test (Bonus Deal)

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Dec 21, 2021

Ulefone Power Armor 14 was designed to withstand the harsh and extreme outdoors. And to that end, this 6.52” Smartphone comes with IP68/69K and MIL-STD – 810G military-grade certifications. But Ulefone Power Armor 14 stands out from other rugged smartphones not just for its endurance but also for its exceptional battery life.

The 10000mAh battery can last you for up to two days on moderate usage and gives you 54 hrs of call time and 540 hrs of standby on a single charge. When put under an official battery test with Navigation ON from dawn to dusk, the smartphone which showed 100% battery charge at 10 AM came down to just 76% at 5:30 PM. This means even after continuous GPS usage for almost the entire day, the smartphone retained more than 70% of its battery charge. For more information on the battery performance, check out this Ulefone Power Armor 14 Battery Drain test video.

Ulefone Power Armor 14

Retail Price: $249.99 Discounted Price: $219.99

Deal ends in the next 8 days.

Key Features:

Ultimate Rugged smartphone
6.52-inch waterdrop screen
MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-Core processor
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM (expandable up to 1TB)
Rear Triple Cameras: 20MP + 2MP + Depth sensor
Selfie Camera:16MP
Battery: Built-in 10000mAh massive Li-polymer battery
Supports 18W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging
Charging Interface: USB Type-C
IP68/69K, MIL-STD – 810G certified: waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof
Headset free FM radio
Navigations: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC, Fingerprint ID, Face unlocking, etc

Ulefone Power Armor 14 retails for $219.99 only. This means you get a stylish and rugged smartphone with super battery life at an affordable price. For further information on the specs, utility, and features check out the official website of Ulefone here.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Oppo patents a Smart Ring, will be another accessory like its Smart Glass

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Dec 21, 2021

As technology becomes more advanced, gadgets become more compact, because we are able to fit more circuits, more transistors into the device than ever before. Humans started with the giant server, then the computer, then the smartphone, then the smartwatch. And now we can make a smart ring that can fit onto your finger?

Well, the concept of the smart ring is exactly new since the current known player in the smart ring business is Motiv with its Motiv Ring, released back in 2017.

But Oppo is looking to revive the industry as the latest reports from China show that Oppo has been granted patents to develop its own Smart Ring.

An insider from China reports that from the QCC Database, they found that Oppo submitted a patent for its own smart ring, and it was approved by Chinese authorities.

The listing in the database notes that the Oppo Smart Ring is an accessory, not an electronic product, and it is supposed to be a fashion addition to smart glasses. Coincidentally, Oppo just released its first-ever smart glass, the Oppo Air Glass last week.

The Oppo Air Glass are a pair of AR(assisted reality) smart eyeglasses released by Oppo. The glass features futuristic styling with a single lens design and weighs less than 30 grams. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, it features functionalities like weather reminders, schedule reminders, a Health app, and a teleprompter which will benefit users with speeches, presentations, and many more scenarios.

As for other details such as the specs, battery or design of the Oppo Smart Ring, it was not listed within the database. Hopefully, the development of the Oppo Smart Ring is already underway as the concept sounds interesting.

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Source: China QCC(QiChaCha) Database, (Via)

Xiaomi 12 to be Xiaomi’s First Compact Flagship in years, Xiaomi 12 Pro will be its bigger sibling

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Dec 21, 2021

The compact flagship category has been largely ignored by companies and consumers for the past 3 years, especially on the Android camp. However, tides are changing ever since Apple restarted the compact smartphone trend with its iPhone 12 Mini last year and continued it on with the iPhone 13 Mini in 2021. Xiaomi is looking to compete in the compact flagship category as well, as new promo images confirm the Xiaomi 12 to be the company’s first compact flagship in years since the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.

Popular benchmarking website, Antutu recently shared the official promo images of the Xiaomi Mi 12 series on its Weibo, stating that the Xiaomi 12 series is coming in two size options, both options are equally deserved to be called a flagship in the smartphone space.

Leaked images of the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro

Antutu announces in its post that the Xiaomi 12 is the smaller and more compact flagship, however, it does not skimp on the essentials of being a flagship smartphone, it aims to deliver the flagship smartphone experience with excellent one-handed usage. The Xiaomi 12 Pro, on the other hand, is the big brother which aims to provide the ultimate multimedia experience with its bigger screen, bigger battery, and larger sound system.

As revealed earlier this week, the Xiaomi 12 series will be launching on Dec. 28 at 19:30 CST and from what the leaks have gathered so far, there will be three models in the lineup, namely the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12X.

Under the hood, The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are to be equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, whereas listings reveal the Xiaomi 12X is equipped with the Snapdragon 870. As for the charging speeds, the Xiaomi 12 and 12X are expected to support 67W fast charging, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro may offer 120W rapid charging. Coming to the software, the Xiaomi 12 series will come preinstalled with Android 12 and MIUI 13.

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Chinese modder cuts down an LG Wing to make a custom compact smartphone

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Dec 21, 2021

When it came to smartphones, LG has launched some crazy designs, whether it is the LG G8X ThinQ’s dual-screen or the LG G5’s modular design, so seeing it call it quits was actually tragic.

A similarly quirky design is the LG Wing, the companies last major launch back in September before shutting down its smartphone division for good. The phone recently received the Android 11 update, which could be its last. However, recently an LG Wing user gave the phone a visual update showcasing how it would look without its wing display.

This guy took apart an LG Wing and turned the smaller secondary screen into a standalone smartphone.https://t.co/dFjPSXMMZt pic.twitter.com/2bg6iHqB9V

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) December 17, 2021

As spotted by Mishaal Rahman and first reported by Android Police, the user took to Bilibili (a Chinese video-sharing platform) to upload a video of him dissecting the LG Wing and putting a display to the only front-facing part of the phone that didn’t have one.

The video does not capture the complete modding process but showcases the different stages of the build. The user effectively gets rid of the swerving display along with the bottom display. He then proceeds to assemble the logic board onto the new body, which used to be the support panel for the Wings. However, that’s not the only part that the modder harvested off of the LG Wing, as it can be noticed that the bottom module of this makeshift build appears to be soldered to the main body.

Now comes the main challenge of making the so-called ‘smartphone sandwich’: the assembly of the screen, the logic board, and the battery to the smartphone’s body. Here, the modder decides to go an innovative route and places the battery directly under the display—quite a unique design, also a fire hazard. But we doubt this prototype design will be mass-produced anytime soon.

The finished product is shown to have a working screen, a pop-up camera module, working side buttons, and a custom LED strip. This build’s general smartphone functionalities are still questionable, but the mod does carry the spirit of LG phone’s crazy unique designs.

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Blackview is giving up to 45% OFF on its products under the Christmas Sale 2021

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Dec 21, 2021

This holiday season Blackview is giving out some amazing deals and discounts of up to 45% on a variety of their products. So if you are planning to get Christmas or New Years’ gift for your loved ones then be sure to check out the deals on Blackview devices. Blackview specializes in building stylish yet rugged outdoor smartphones, thermal phones, smartwatches, and other accessories. Please note that the Blackview Christmas sale will end in 4 days on 25 December 2021. So let’s check out some of their interesting deals and products.

Blackview Christmas Gift Guide.

Blackview Tab 6 Kids

Retail Price: 159.99 Discounted Price: $129.99

Children edition tablet
Safe and full-featured iKids app
Rugged and drop resistant
8-inch HD+ eye-friendly display
Bluetooth v5.0
Processor: Unisoc UMS312 (T310)
3GB RAM + 32GB ROM (Expandable up to 128GB)
USB Type C interface
Camera: Rear camera – 5MP + rear flash , Front camera – 2MP
Battery: 5580mAh
Navigation : GPS+GLONASS+GALILEO+BEIDOU
3.5mm earphone jack

Blackview A100 Smartphone

Retail Price: 249.99 Discounted Price: $179.99

Ultra-thin and lightweight
Global 4G network support
6.67” FHD+ display
Autofocus as fast as 0.03 sec
Triple rear camera: 8MP + 12MP Sony – IMX362 + Depth camera
Night mode
Processor: MediaTek Helio P70
6GB DDR4 RAM + 128GB ROM (expandable)
Battery: 4680mAh, supports 18W fast charging
Multi-functional NFC
Doke OS 2.0 based on Android 11

Blackview Acebook1 Laptop

Retail Price: $499.99 Discounted Price: $349.99

14″ 1.3kg Light & 16.3mm Slim
High strength aluminum alloy unibody
Wear-resistant and fingerprint-proof
Intel® Gemini Lake N4120 Processor
4GB DDR4 RAM + 128GB SSD (expandable)
6.1” large touchpad
Windows 10 Home
6000mAh battery: up to 10 hrs of web surfing
Dual Box speakers: gives you premium quality strong and symmetric sound

Blackview Airbuds 5 PRO

Retail Price: 89.99 Discounted Price: $59.99

Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Triple Microphones Call Noise Reduction
Super Punchy Bass
IR Proximity Sensor
IPX7 Waterproof

Other interesting deals:

Up to 43% OFF on Blackview Smartwatches

Perfect gift for someone you care about. Cater to their style as well as health by gifting them Blackview Smartwatches with a range of health management functions. Powered with Android OS, phone call support, durable, swimming waterproof, running, touch screen, GPS tracking, heart rate, and sleeping monitor, more exciting features waiting for you to discover. Check out the range of Blackview smartwatches here.

Rugged Outdoor phones: up to 45%OFF

Up to 45% OFF on various Blackview rugged outdoor phones, thermal rugged phones, and -30 resistant phones. To get the detailed specs and pricing visit their official website here.

Please note that the abovementioned deals and discounts will end on 25 December 2021. So be sure to place your order before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

TSMC receives approval from Taiwan for its chip plant in Japan

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Dec 21, 2021

Taiwan has just given TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) the green light for its plans to set up a new chip plant in Japan. The approval was given Taiwan’s Investment Commission earlier this week.

According to TaiwanNews, the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Investment Commission stated that the Taiwanese chipmaker’s plans were approved since the firm’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities is still at least a generation ahead of its Japanese counterparts. In other words, the world’s largest contract chipmaker does not face risks regarding its high end chip process technology being leaked to its rivals.

Notably, the new project has TSMC work together with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) in the form of a joint venture as Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM). The chip site will be situated in the Kumamoto Prefecture and will manufacture the less advanced 22nm and 28nm process based chips that are used in microcontrollers and image sensors. Meaning, the chips being produced will have a wide variety of applications in industries like consumer electronics to even automobiles as well.

As of right now, the initial capital expenditure for the new facility is expected to be around 195 billion New Taiwan Dollars or roughly about 7 billion US Dollars. Furthermore, the project has also garnered strong support from the Japanese government, which is also seeking to strengthen its position in semiconductors at the moment. Out of the 7 billion US Dollars, TSMC is set to invest around 2.12 billion US Dollars, while SSS will invest around 500 million US Dollars in the joint venture. The construction of the site is planned to start next year and is expected to be completed sometime in 2024.

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Huawei teases P50 Pocket folding phone’s design in a Silver variant

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Dec 21, 2021

Earlier today (21st December 2021), Huawei shared a new teaser for its upcoming foldable smartphone, the P50 Pocket. The new image poster showcases the device from the side and even reveals a new color variant as well.

The brand shared the new teaser poster on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, the company mentions that today marks the “winter solstice,” which means that it is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. While this term might not seem relevant to upcoming smartphone, the Chinese tech giant could be hinting at the name of the new color variant of the P50 Pocket that it showcased in the image poster.

Looking at the teaser, we can observe the side profile of the P50 Pocket, which is in a Silver color variant. Previously, we had reported on the P50 Pocke was spotted on Harper’s Bazaar, a known fashion magazine, with Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong endorsing the smartphone in a Gold color variant. In other words, it is confirmed that the P50 Pocket will be available in at least a Silver and Gold variant, with the former possibly being called something akin to Winter (if not downright calling it the Winter Solstice). Notably, the grooves on the Silver version’s rear panel also appear to be different from the Gold version.

Talking about the specs of the highly anticipated smartphone, it features a 6.8 inch primary display that folds inward like a clamshell while the external panel is a 1 inch circular panel that is housed below the camera module on the back. Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by a 4,100mAh battery pack that might support 66W fast charging. It will also run the Kirin 9000 chipset, which will reportedly not feature 5G support. The Huawei P50 Pocket is set to be unveiled on December 23, so stick around as we will be covering the launch event.

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Huawei integrates Bolt ride hailing service in Petal maps

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Dec 21, 2021

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant has brought a new convenience feature for its users in Europe and Africa. The company has partnered up with Bolt, the popular ride-hailing service, which was one of the first major brands to join Huawei’s AppGallery. Now, it is about to become even easier for users to access following its integration with Huawei’s map service, Petal Maps.

Huawei customers with smartphones based on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), and customers who download Petal Maps from Google Play, have now an additional option when they search the directions and length of a journey from one location to another. As well as car, public transport, walking and cycling, they will also see ride hailing.

Once a user clicks on the Boult icon, they will automatically be taken to the Bolt app where they can book a driver, check the driver’s details and distance, and see how much the journey will cost.

The two companies have also collaborated at a software developmental level with Bolt integrating Huawei’s Map Kit allowing it to power the app with personalized displays and interactions for HMS devices.

But that’s not all, Petal Maps has recently been enhanced with new updates, including Lane Guidance which is aimed at helping drivers to enjoy enhanced route planning, and help in complex traffic situations, and Offline Maps, which allows users to take advantage of search and navigation functions, even when they have no signal.

In addition, searching for amenities is easier thanks to its new and improved ‘one-touch’ search functions which show multiple services such as petrol stations, restaurants, ATMs, and convenience stores that are nearby.

So for readers who live in Europe and Africa, do check out these new features offered by the Petal Maps on Huawei’s AppGallary or Google Play store.

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Noise launches Champ Kid’s smart band in India, with 7 day battery life & IP68 rating

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Sean

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Dec 21, 2021

Noise has just launched a new wearable in India. The new product in question is the new Champ smart ban, which is a wearable that is made specifically for children.

For those unaware, the India based brand is popular for its smartwatches and various audio based products like true wireless earbuds, neckbands, and more. Now, the company has just released a new smart band that is targeted towards kids and offers a battery life of up to 7 days. Other notable specifications include an IP68 waterproof rating, support for NoiseFit application, and even sleep tracking as well.

Apart from monitoring sleep cycles, the smart band even offers prompts that help children build healthy habits like reminding them to drinking water, schedule studying time, and meal times. It weighs just 18 grams and also supports physical activity tracking, with 12 sports modes being built in as well. Kids can customize the smart band with 50 cloud based watch faces, based on their preferences.

The wearables maker has just launched the new Champ kid’s smart band in India earlier today (21st December2021), and it is currently listed for sale on Amazon’s official Indian website for a price of 1,999 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars). Although, the listing suggests that this might just be an introductory offer as it might return to its original price tag of 3,999 INR (roughly 53 US Dollars). In other words, it is currently available for a 50 percent discount and can be purchased in multiple color variants. This includes Carbon Black, Peppy Blue, and Candy Pink.

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Zepp Health shipments rise in Q3 2021, as Amazfit & Zepp leads Brazil, Russia, and other markets

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Sean

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Dec 21, 2021

Zepp Health has just reported that its global shipments have seen a surge in the third quarter of this year. The news arrives from IDC in its report titled “Q3 2021 Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.”

As per the report, the brand’s two subsidiaries Amazfit and Zepp saw a notable rise in shipment in the global wearable market, with both brands seeing the highest growth among the top five market leaders in terms of sales. The Chinese wearables maker also saw great performance in various different countries and regions during this time. It ranked first in Brazil, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Indonesia, achieving a market share above 30 percent in Brazil and the Czech Republic.

On the other hand, Zepp Health had a marker share of around 20 percent in nations like Italy, Thailand, and Spain, which had it rank second in each of these regions. Similarly, the brand also ranked third in Mexico, fourth in Germany, South Korea, and Japan, and fifth in India and Saudi Arabia. Its third quarter performance saw a boost thanks to the Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday promotional events on Amazon.

During this time, the company even offered various holiday sales promotions, which helped further drive sales. Talking about some of its popular wearable products, Amazfit’s GTR 3 and GTS 3 series smartwatches saw great success in various markets, with the former being a popular seller on Amazon and even being recognized as “Amazon’s Choice.”

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Tesla owner gives birth behind the wheels of their EV on autopilot

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Dec 21, 2021

A woman in Philadelphia, US, has just given birth to the world’s first baby behind the wheels of a Tesla. The mother gave birth to her child while being in the front seat of the electric vehicle that was on autopilot.

According to The Guardian, the surprising incident took place back in September. Yiran Sherry, 33, and her husband were dropping their son to school on the Tesla when her water broke. But unfortunately, the family got stuck in traffic as the mother was going into labor. So, they realized that reaching the hospital might not be a possibility now. Thus, her husband (Keating Sherry, 34) put the vehicle on autopilot and set the destination for the hospital that was 20 minutes away.

Following this, he began attending to his wife. By the time the family reached the hospital, the mother has successfully and safely give birth to her daughter while hospital nurses cut the baby’s umbilical cord over the car’s front seat. The nurses even started calling her child the “Tesla baby.” Notably, the couple had even considered naming their child Tess, in tribute to the EV brand that possibly saved them in a crucial time, but decided on Maeve Lily.

Keating Sherry also expressed gratitude towards the brand saying “Thank you genius Tesla engineers for your brilliant design of autopilot.” While the Elon Musk owned automobile company had been facing a lot of negative PR in recent months, this arrives as a silver lining to the controversial autopilot system. Unfortunately, the EV maker has yet to respond to any queries for a comment as of right now.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date could be in second week of January 2022

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 21, 2021

Several reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will be launching in the first week of January 2022. However, a new tweet by reliable tipster Evan Blass suggests that it may go official in the second week of the same month. Probably, the South Korean company may not have anything new to reveal about the S21 FE as the rumor mill has already leaked all the important details from its specifications to pricing.

Blass has shared new images of the Galaxy S21 FE. The Jan. 11 date on the display and Blass’ tweet suggests that it could be the launch date of the S21 FE. The images shows that the handset will be available with 5G support through AT&T in the U.S.

January 11th. pic.twitter.com/8uzkdzDoQd

— Ev (@evleaks) December 20, 2021

Rumors have it that the Galaxy S21 FE will come in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage choices. The former may cost around $699 in the U.S. According to tipster Ishan Agarwal, the two variants of the S21 FE are likely to be priced at £699 and £799, respectively, in the U.K.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy S21 FE will house a 6.41-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. It will feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 12-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. Depending on the region, the S21 FE will ship with the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100.

The S21 FE will pack a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It will also carry support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Its other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE pricing for UK leaked prior to Jan 4 launch

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Sean

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Dec 21, 2021

With the CES 2022 event being just around corner, a number of brands are gearing up to unveil and showcase their latest technologies and offerings. One of these brands include Samsung, which is expected to launch its Galaxy S21 FE during this major event.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G — Galaxy S21 FE 5G

But prior to the official announcement from the South Korean tech giant, a new report has revealed some interesting information regarding the device. According to 91Mobiles, the pricing for smartphone in the UK market has been revealed prior to the launch event. Previously, we had reported on the Galaxy S21 FE pricing leak on Samsung’s official Ireland website. Now, we have news regarding the UK pricing of the upcoming smartphone.

For those unaware, the handset is set to launched with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC or even an Exynos chip variant as well. This model is also expected to launch in India as well, although, availability details regarding the device is still unknown as of right now. Looking at the UK pricing, the Galaxy S21 FE will start from a 699 Pounds (roughly 924 US Dollars) for its 128GB version. The 256GB model will be available for a price of 749 Pounds (roughly 990 US Dollars).

The UK pricing details was shared by known tipster Ishan Agarwal, with the device being expected to launch on 4th January 2022. Other notable features include, 6.4 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate with Corning Gorilla Glass panel. On the rear, it houses a triple camera setup with a 12 megapixel primary camera, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 8 megapixel telephoto camera as well. This is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stick with us for more updates.

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OnePlus to soon launch new 32 inch and 43 inch smart TV in India: Tipster

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Sean

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Dec 21, 2021

As we get closer to the new year, the launch of the OnePlus 10 series, the company’s flagship smartphone lineup for 2022, edges closer. However, it seems like the brand has more than just smartphones in store for its customers in India.

A new leak has revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker is apparently working on new smart TVs that will be launching in the Indian market soon. The news arrives from known tipster @stufflistings on Twitter, who also shared that the company is launching at least a 32 inch and 43 inch smart TV, as per the information that he has received. Unfortunately, he refrained from sharing any other finer details regarding these upcoming new OnePlus Smart TVs. Although unlikely, the company could possibly even announce these new TVs alongside the upcoming flagship 10 series of smartphones.

For those unaware, the brand has already entered the smart TV market in India with its OnePlus TVs, under its Y, U, and Q series. But now, it appears to be expanding its offering in the Southeast Asian region. As of right now, it is unclear whether these new smart TVs will be launching under the different series mentioned above or if they are a part of a new lineup entirely. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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