iQOO Neo series phones launching on December 20, iQOO Neo5s, Neo 5SE expected

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Dec 10, 2021

Yesterday, Vivo announced the all-new OriginOS Ocean UI for Vivo and iQOO smartphones. Today, iQOO confirmed through a Weibo post that the new iQOO Neo series will be launching soon. The poster released by the brand confirms key details on what to expect from the upcoming Neo phones.

iQOO has confirmed that the upcoming Neo series of smartphones will be equipped with the latest OriginOS Ocean UI. The silhouette of the handset suggests that the upcoming Neo phone will have a punch-hole display. A volume rocker and a power key will be available on its right spine.

The Dec. 20 date mentioned in the poster seems to be the day when iQOO will be unveiling the next-generation new phones. It can be said based on recent reports that the company may launch two devices, namely the iQOO Neo 5s and iQOO Neo5 SE.

The iQOO Neo5 SE may come with Snapdragon 778G Plus chip and 66W rapid charging, whereas the iQOO Neo5S is likely to feature the Snapdragon 888 SoC and the same charging capabilities.

The Neo5S rumors have revealed that it has a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a triple camera unit headlined by a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 lens.

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Moto Edge X30 offers great heat dissipation through its aluminum alloy frame: Exec

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Dec 10, 2021

Just yesterday, Motorola launched the Moto Edge X30, which was the commercially released smartphone to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. And now, a Lenovo official has shared some interesting information about the newly launched smartphone.

In a recent Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), Chen Jin, General Manager of the Chinese company, stated that the latest flagship smartphone lineup from Motorola feature high strength aluminum alloy frame. Furthermore, the back panel is built with an integrated polycarbonate material. This enables the device to be thin and light while ensuring that its structure is rigid, which would help it pass any bend tests.

Notably, the senior official even went into the specifics when talking about the Moto Edge X30 series heat dissipation capabilities. Chen Jin claims that the aluminum alloy frame allows the device to offer a thermal conductivity of 130W/mK. He further added that the smartphone also feature Corning’s Gorilla Glass on the front and back for protection, while the AG Glass process also allows it to offer a great hand feel as well.

Talking about the device, the Moto Edge X30 features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, along with 50 megapixel triple camera module on the rear. On the front, sports a 6.8 inch display that offers 144Hz high refresh rate and up to 576Hz touch sampling rate. The device runs Android 12 out of the box and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 68W fast charging as well.

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Google will bring Android games to Windows 10 and 11 next year

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Dec 10, 2021

Google plans to bring Android games to the Windows OS next year through a special version of the Google Play Games app. The app will be built for Windows and will allow games from Google Play to run on Windows laptops, tablets, and PCs.

Greg Hartrell, Google’s product director of games on Android and Google Play, revealed that the implementation will allow seamless switching between phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs, allowing your favorite titles from Android to run on more devices than ever before. Games can be resumed on another device after playing on one.

Google spokesperson Alex Garcia-Kummert told The Verge that the company has built the app entirely on its own, without a partnership with Microsoft, BlueStacks, or others. It’s unclear what technology is being used to emulate Android apps on Windows. All we know is that games will run locally instead of streaming from the cloud.

The Google Play Games app will also be distributed by Google itself and will support Windows 10 and up, with no special integration with the OS. Microsoft’s Android apps virtualization only supports Windows 11, so it’s great to see now that older Windows 10 machines will also be at least able to run games from Android. Google does not seem to be interested in running standard Android apps on Windows though.

For now, Google has only teased the app during The Game Awards held yesterday and has promised a release sometime in 2022.

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Galaxy Tab S8 series configurations, Galaxy Tab A8 2021 renders leaked; launch seems imminent

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Dec 10, 2021

Multiple reports have revealed that Samsung is working on at least two new tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy Tab A8. These tablets are likely to go official in the coming weeks. Well before the announcement, tipster Snoopy Tech has shared the RAM, storage, and color variants of the Tab S8 lineup. In addition, he also shared the press renders of the Tab A8 2021.

Reports have revealed that the Tab S8 will include three models such as Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The new leak claims that the Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ will come in a single variant that offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Render Leak 01 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra renders by OnLeaks / 91mobiles

The Tab S8 and S8+ will be available in Wi-Fi only and 5G variants. Both models will be sold in Dark Gray and Silver colors. As it is known, the Galaxy Tab S8 will feature an 11-inch display, while the Tab S8+ will be equipped with a 12.4-inch screen.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will come in Dark Gray colour only. Its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant will be available in Wi-Fi only or 5G editions. The higher 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage model will come with support for 5G connectivity. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the Tab S8 tablets.

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Shown above are the leaked renders of the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. The images show the tablet in gray and silver colors. A previous report claimed that it will also come in pink gold color. The Tab A8 2021 is likely to be priced between 240 euros (~$272) and 360 euros (~$407).

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GIZMOCHINA GIVEAWAY – Win A Motorola Edge X30

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Dec 10, 2021

This week, Motorola announced the Motorola Edge X30, the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It marks an important milestone in the Android market and offers powerful specs for its price. And we are giving away a unit of the Edge X30 to one of our lucky readers.

The phone comes with a 6.8-inch center-punched 1 billion colors ultra-sensitive color screen with 144Hz high refresh rate support and up to 576Hz of the touch sampling rate.

For the cameras, the phone has a 50MP 1/55-inch main camera with OIS, another 50MP super wide-angle macro camera, and one 2MP depth of field sensor. On the front, you get a 60MP selfie shooter.

The Moto Edge X30 also features a built-in 5000mAh super-capacity battery and supports 68W fast charging, which can replenish 50% of the battery in just 13 minutes.

The phone clearly offers incredible value for money, and we have decided to give away one unit of the Motorola Edge X30 to one lucky GIZMOCHINA fan. All you have to do is participate in the giveaway event via the gleam widget down below, and you stand a chance to win the phone.

Giveaway: Win A Motorola Edge X30

The Giveaway has already begun, so make sure to participate in the competition to get a chance to win this phone.

For more information about the phone, you can check out our launch story here.

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5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends. We will contact the winner by email, if the winner doesn’t reply to the email in a week, the winner is deemed to have given up the prize automatically.

Nokia gears up to launch new audio products in the Indian market

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Dec 10, 2021

HMD Global, the parent company behind Nokia, is gearing up for the busy operations leading up to the New Year. The company already has four smartphones currently in the works, although, its also focusing on audio products that it plans to launch in the Indian market.

Nokia-Power-Earbuds-Lite-BH-405-Charcoal — Power Earbuds Lite

With the hearables category booming, especially in regards to the truly wireless earbuds segment, it arrives as no surprise that the Finnish brand is also seeking to compete in the market. However, the brand will have its work cut out for it since the audio accessory category has highly competitive Chinese smartphone makers as well. This includes brands like, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, and even POCO is set to join in as well.

In an interview with India Today, Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President for HMD Global stated that the company plans of bringing more audio based products to India next year. This would include the likes of TWS earbuds, wired headphones, and more. The official added that “TWS earbuds and wired headphones are big markets right now and we are focused on these. Depending on the price band, we will have our audio offerings on both online and offline platforms. It will likely be a 40 to 50 per cent online presence and the rest in the offline market.”

Nokia True Wireless Earbuds — True Wireless Earbuds

Kochhar believes that these new audio accessories will pair well with Nokia smartphones. As of right now, the brand only has a limited offering of products in the hearables category, with one being the Power Earbuds Lite, and the other being the Nokia True Wireless Earbuds. Both of these are Bluetooth powered earphones. Apart from audio products, the company is even seeking to bring new tablets into the region as well. Earlier, it had launched its first ever T20 tablet, which the official said performed well. So, the company is also seeking to expand on its large screen device offering.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE new renders, full specifications emerge before launch

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Dec 10, 2021

Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition in early 2022. Several reports have revealed the specs of the smartphone. New leaks have also once again leaked the entire specs of the Galaxy S21 FE. In addition, tipster Snoopy Tech has shared fresh renders of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications (rumored)

The new report states that the Galaxy S21 FE will be sporting a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a punch-hoe design. It will be equipped with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device will feature a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies.

Depending on the market, the Galaxy S21 FE will be available with the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100. The device will come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS.

The Galaxy S21 FE’s rear camera setup will comprise a 12-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom. The device will be packed with a 4,500mAh battery. It will carry support for 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. Lastly, it will come with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

The Galaxy S21 FE is likely to be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which will be held in early January 2022. The device is likely to be priced at $699 and is likely to arrive in green, violet, gray, and white colors.

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Entire Xiaomi 12 series protective cases leaked revealing rather peculiar camera setups

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Dec 10, 2021

The Xiaomi 12 is the next flagship phone of the company and will be replacing this year’s Mi 11. It is said to be one of the first devices, if not the very first, to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. While there have been extensive leaks on its specifications, its design and appearance have been in the dark but that’s starting to change now.

User @WHYLAB on Weibo has leaked images of purported protective cases for not just the vanilla Xiaomi 12, but the entire lineup that also includes the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Ultra.

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We earlier did have leaked renders for the standard Xiaomi 12 model and this newer case leak sits quite well with it, meaning that it’s likely accurate unless Xiaomi decides to make some last-minute changes (which is highly unlikely). The cameras have been arranged in a manner, not unlike the one found on the Xiaomi Civi, with a large opening for the primary camera topping two smaller sensors.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro appears to have a near-identical camera setup to the vanilla model.

But it’s the Xiaomi 12 Ultra that’s the most eye-catching of the bunch with a case with a total of eight cutouts! It’s not clear exactly what Xiaomi has got in mind here with the ginormous center-aligned camera module, but we do expect at least three of the cutouts to be cameras. The rest of them, well, could be anything including random sensors, noise cancellation mics, and multiple flashlights.

Another surprising thing that the case, if indeed true, reveals is that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra may not be featuring a secondary display at the back at all. A large part of the rear panel has been occupied by the camera module alone and there do not appear to be any cutouts for a display – unless, of course, if the huge gaping hole in the center is actually meant to be one.

As for specs, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are expected to come with 120Hz OLED panels, be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and support 67W and 120W charging, respectively. The pricing of the Xiaomi 12 series could start from 4,299 yuan, which roughly converts to $680.

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Huawei Watch D may launch on Dec 23 with precise blood pressure tracking

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Dec 10, 2021

Huawei is gearing up for an upcoming event, which is scheduled for 23 December 2021. The event would likely have the company launching a number of new products, one of which may includes the Watch D smartwatch.

According to an XDADevelopers report, the Chinese tech giant is planning on launching a new wearable later this month during the December 23 event. Apart from the usual features that modern day smartwatches offer, the new Watch D will even feature precise blood pressure monitoring as well. This feature is similar to the one that is currently offered by the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which was the first to introduce this technology on wearables.

Although, the Watch D is expected to be released for a price lower than the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Notably, the smartwatch will likely support Huawei Health app as well, which would allow users to keep and track a detailed history of their blood pressure results and monitor any changes. Unfortunately, not much information is known regarding this device apart from its highlighting feature as of right now. However, the December 23 launch is in line with our previous report regarding a December release timeline for the Watch D. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Moto G51 5G launched in India, with 120Hz display & Snapdragon 480 Plus

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Dec 10, 2021

Motorola has just launched the Moto G51 in India. The new smartphone was first announced in China last month and has finally made its way to the Indian market.

Specs and Features

The Moto G51 5G arrives with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can even be expanded via a microSD card slot. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box and also has an IP52 water resistant body. On the front, it sports a 6.8 inch punch hole FHD+ LCD display that features 120Hz high refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio and offers an 83.81 percent screen to body ratio. Its selfie shooter is an 8 megapixel sensor.

Meanwhile, the rear houses a triple camera setup that consists of a 50 megapixel primary camera, paired with 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. The rear even houses a fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Moto G51 5G, which supports 10W charging. Other features include Dolby Atmos support, 5G support, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack as well.

Pricing and Availability

The new smartphone from Motorola has launched in India for a price of 14,999 INR (roughly 200 US Dollars) for its single 4+64GB storage configuration. Notably, this price is inclusive of the 3,000 INR (roughly 40 US Dollars) discount. The device will be available in two colors, namely Bright Silver and Indigo Blue. It will be exclusively available for purchase on Flipkart starting from 16th December 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could be called the S22 Note, tipster suggests

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 10, 2021

A reliable tipster has hinted that the priciest from the upcoming S22 lineup, which had unofficially been dubbed as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, could in fact be called the Galaxy S22 Note.

The info comes from Tron who on Twitter stated that the S22 Ultra is now “dead” and that the next is actually the S22 Note. If true, it would be signalling a resurrection of sorts of the now-defunct Galaxy Note series.

S22 ULTRA IS DEAD

Next is the S22 Note 😉

— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) December 10, 2021

To recall, the last Note model from Samsung was the Galaxy Note 20 series released back in August 2020, following which the lineup was binned in favor of foldable offerings. But many have argued that foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series are still in no way a true replacement for the Note series. The Galaxy Z Fold even comes with S Pen support but it was never really about that.

You see, the Galaxy Note phones had always been a beefed-up version of the S series. They were a great way to acquire the latest and greatest hardware the year had to offer, but also brought about a few small upgrades over the S series that would typically debut a few months earlier. The Note phones were also highly focused on productivity and even offered featured dedicated S Pen slots – something still missing on both the latest Galaxy S21 Ultra and Z Fold3.

Due to these reasons, they had amassed a die-hard fanbase over the years – something that Samsung now appears to be aiming to be capitalizing on once more. The original purpose of killing the Note lineup has been fulfilled after all, since the company’s foldable offerings are currently selling like hotcakes.

Alleged photo of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (or Note)

But then again, Samsung does not want a Note phone eating into its foldables sales, which explains why the device is being sold as part of the S22 series and not as a standalone like it always was.

Regardless, it is important to stress here that the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Note naming scheming suggested by the tipster is still nothing but a rumor, so be sure to take it with a pinch of salt.

As for the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the S22 Note, if that’s what you want to call it, the phone will be featuring a familiar boxy ‘Note’ design and even sport an S Pen slot. Its rear cameras will be in a quad 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP setup and the device is expected to be announced sometime in February.

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Realme GT 2 Pro live shot reveals 1TB storage option

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 10, 2021

Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to debut at some point this month. Several reports have revealed key details of the upcoming Realme flagship. Fresh information reveals that the Realme GT 2 Pro could be Realme’s first phone to come with 1TB of internal storage.

Previous reports have revealed that the RMX3300 and RMX3301 are both associated with the Realme GT 2 Pro flagship. Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared a live shot of the RMX3300 variant. It is mentioned in the live shot that the device is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12, and 3 GB of virtual RAM.

Realme GT 2 Pro live shot by Ishan Agarwal

What’s interesting about the live shot is that it will also come in a 1TB storage edition. This variant will include 12 GB of RAM. It appears that the flagship phone will arrive in multiple RAM and storage combinations. Since the handset is kept in a protective case, it does not showcase its entire front design. Our exclusive leak revealed that the GT 2 Pro may arrive in two variants, one featuring a punch-hole screen and the other with an under-display camera.

Recent reports have revealed that the Realme GT 2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel that produces QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a 32-megapixel front camera. The rear-facing camera unit of the GT 2 Pro may include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a telephoto lens.

The GT 2 Pro’s battery capacity is not known yet. Probably, it will house a 5,000mAh battery like the Realme GT Neo2. It is likely to carry support for 65W fast charging.

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Honor 60 series smartphones now available for purchase in China

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Dec 10, 2021

Last week, the Honor 60 series flagship smartphones were launched in China which included two models in the lineup — Honor 60 and 60 Pro. Today, the devices are available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The devices are apparently available across all channels in China, including Honor‘s official stores and retail stores. The pricing of the series starts at 2,699 yuan (~$424) and goes up to 3,999 yuan, roughly $628.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model of the Honor 60 costs 2,699 yuan while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 2,999 yuan (~$471). The top-end model of the Honor 60, which packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage costs 3,299 yuan (~$518).

The Honor 60 Pro comes in two variants — 8GB RAM with 256GB storage which is priced at 3,699 yuan (~$581) and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage which costs 3,999 yuan.

Coming to the specifications, the Honor 60 features a 6.67-inch OLED super-curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. It runs Magic UI 5.0 OS based on the Android operating system and packs a 4800mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.

In the camera department, the phone comes with a 100-megapixel ultra-clear primary camera sensor, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel AI super-sensing lens at the front.

On the other hand, the Honor 60 Pro features a 6.78-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels, 429PPI pixel density, a 120Hz screen refresh rate, and more. The display is certified by the Rheinland TUV low blue light certification, which is more eye-friendly when used for a long time.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus, paired with up to 12 GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone is powered by a 4,800mAh battery and supports 66W wired fast charging.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition goes on sale in China

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Dec 10, 2021

A couple of days ago, Chinese manufacturer OPPO had launched a new limited edition variant of its Reno7 Pro in its home country, dubbed OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition.

Today, that limited edition smartphone is available for purchase in China for the price of 3,999 yuan which roughly converts to $628. The company will be selling the first batch of around 10,000 units in today’s sale.

The OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition comes with some new design elements. It has a “soft shadow crystal technology,” a cyan-purple gradient border, an ‘L’ denoting League of Legends, and a cyan-accented camera module.

The phone also comes with several customized accessories, including a mobile phone case, charger, graffiti stickers, mobile phone pendants, and more, along with a special box design. Even the pin for the SIM card tray comes in a fancy bullet design, inspired by the League of Legends character Jinx’s necklace.

The company has also customized the phone’s software ColorOS 12 to match the League of Legends, which could be the deepest customization in OPPO’s history. There are custom icons, wallpapers, system UI colors, app backgrounds, and much more.

In terms of specifications, the phone has the same set of specs as the original model. It features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

For photography, there’s a triple-camera that boasts a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, this one too has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 snapper. The phone runs Android 11-based ColorOS and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series storage and color options leaked ahead of launch

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Dec 10, 2021

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation Galaxy S-series smartphones which are likely to happen in February next year, about a month after the company launches the much-delayed Galaxy S21 FE phone.

Almost everything about the upcoming smartphones has been leaked online ahead of them getting launched. Now, some more details have surfaced related to the storage options and color options of the Galaxy S22 lineup.

New information coming from tipster Snoopy, the Samsung Galaxy S22 will top out at 512GB of internal storage. The standard model with 8GB LPDDR5X DRAM will come with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

Further, it is also being claimed that the smartphone will be made available in four color options — Pink Gold, Green, Black, and White. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is tipped to offer the same storage configurations and color options.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is claimed to have two models — 12GB RAM with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, and a 16GB RAM model with 512GB of internal storage. It will come in Dark Red, Black, and White color option but some reports have also pointed to a new Green color option.

Samsung was rumored to have a 1TB storage model in the lineup as Apple has now launched the iPhone 13 series which packs up to 1TB storage. But it appears that is not the case. For those who are unaware, Samsung had offered 1TB storage with the Galaxy S10 series but after that, it is not offering such high internal storage.

All the models in the Galaxy S22 series will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or the unannounced Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC, depending on the region.

Coming to the pricing, rumors indicate that the upcoming Galaxy S-series flagship phones could cost the same as the Galaxy S21 lineup with the price starting at $799. To know for sure, we will have to wait a bit longer.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro series to reportedly launch in Q1 2022

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Dec 10, 2021

Earlier this year, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops globally. Now, the South Korean tech giant is gearing up to launch the successor of these two laptops next year.

As per the information coming from SamMobile, the company will be launching the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 laptops in the first quarter of next year but the exact launch timeline isn’t known yet.

It is also being reported that the devices will continue to feature OLED screens and are also likely to continue with the same design, offering a lightweight body and a decent set of specifications, running the Windows 11 operating system.

Currently, not much is known about these upcoming laptop models from Samsung but we expect the devices to come powered by Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake processors or AMD’s 6000-series chips.

There’s a possibility that the company could push forward with the deeper integration of other Galaxy devices with these new laptops. As of now, it’s just speculation given that Samsung is yet to reveal anything related to the upcoming Galaxy Book products.

A couple of months back, Samsung had launched the Business Editions of the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book 360, which are running the Pro version of the Windows operating system instead of the Home version. This adds better security and more management-related features to the devices.

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Xiaomi 12 Standard Edition passes 3C certification; 67W fast charging confirmed

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Jeet

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Dec 10, 2021

Motorola recently launched the Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Xiaomi is also going to launch its new smartphones powered by the same chipset later this month.

Recently, a Pro variant of the Xiaomi 12 series smartphone passed through the 3C certification process. Now, the standard model of Xiaomi 12 with model number 2201123C has been spotted passing through the 3C certification process.

The certification listing confirms that the Xiaomi 12 Standard Edition will come with support for 67W fast charging technology. This is lower than the 120W fast charging support recently confirmed for the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone.

This is in line with the earlier report from Digital Chat Station which had revealed that the Xiaomi 12 smartphone will pack a 4,500mAh battery and come with support for 67W fast charging as well as wireless charging.

It has also been leaked that the Xiaomi 12X, which is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, will also have support for 67W fast charging.

As for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro, both phones are expected to come with an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The devices will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. They are expected to get launched by the end of this month, most probably on 28th December but the company is yet to reveal the launch date.

If the reports are to be believed, then because of the rising cost of materials, shortage of chips, and other supply chain issues, the pricing of the Xiaomi 12 series could start from 4,299 yuan, which roughly converts to $680.

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Lenovo launches YOGA T500 Play projector featuring a gigantic 22,500mAh battery

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Dec 10, 2021

After the successful launch of the Smart Projector T500 back in September, Lenovo has now released their second smart projector dubbed the Lenovo YOGA T500 Play Edition in China.

The main attraction of this new smart projector is its massive 22500mAh battery, allowing it to be portable with up to 5 hours of playtime.

The YOGA T500 Play features DLP projection technology and is equipped with a 0.23-inch DMD digital micro-mirror chip. It can achieve 1080p physical resolution and is compatible with 4K resolution.

The device also supports HDR10+, HLG dual high dynamic decoding, and Lenovo’s exclusive EEP image quality engine algorithm, which helps reduce image noise and enhance contrast. The YOGA T500 Play is capable of brightness as high as 600-700 ANSI lumens(via).

It uses a projection ratio of 1.2:1, a projection aspect ratio of 16:9, and a projection distance of 0.8-8 meters. The recommended projection size is 60-120 inches. An amazing feature of this smart projector is its built-in dedicated focus lens, which automatically focuses when the machine is turned on or moved. This is possible due to its automatic vertical and four-point horizontal correction capabilities.

The T500 Play Edition is integrated with two 10W full-range speakers with dual passive radiators, producing powerful bass with clear mids and highs.

In terms of the processor, the T500 is powered by a quad-core T972-H processor with 2GB DDR memory, 16GB eMMC flash memory. But the one feature that defines this smart projector would be the massive 22500mAh lithium battery built into it. This feature allows you the freedom of mobility and portability with up to 5 hours of playtime, meaning you can now enjoy a theater-like movie experience anywhere you like!

The Lenovo YOGA T500 Play Edition is priced at 2,999 yuan ($470), with a starting price of 2,699 yuan ($423).

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ASUS Expertbook B7 Flip with Intel’s 11th Gen i7 launched in Europe

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Dec 10, 2021

Earlier today, ASUS released the ExpertBook B7 Flip in Europe and the UK. This device is a productivity-centric 2-in-1 notebook that comes with a 5G modem, a 1600p display, and processor options up to Core i7-1195G7.

The ExpertBook B7 was first unveiled by ASUS back in September 2021 and features a 14-inch touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. In addition to that the B7 Flip boasts an 81% screen-to-body ratio and is available in two display variants:

Display 1: 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, 500 nits, 100% sRGB color gamut
Display 2: 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 400 nits, 100% sRGB color gamut

ASUS offers the B7 Flip with two different processor configurations namely, the Intel Core i5-1155G7 clocked at 2.5 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 4 cores), and the Core i7-1195G7 clocked at 2.9 GHz (12M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz, 4 cores). The notebook comes with 16GB to 64GB unsoldered DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM and is offered in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD storage variants.

The B7 Flip is powered by a 63Wh battery pack and supports a stylus, Bluetooth 5.2 (dual band), Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), and 5G. The device weighs 1.44 kg and has multiple ports present on it including USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (x2), HDMI 2.0b, micro HDMI (RJ45 lan), two Thunderbolt 4 ports that supports display and, power delivery, a SIM card slot, a smart card reader and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.

The B7 Flip starts at a base price of £1,199.99 ($1,586) in the UK for the i5, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB of storage model. The i7 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is available for £1,349.99 ($1,785). The Eurozone customers can buy B7 Flip for €1,499.99 ($1,694). Additionally, you can visit ASUS’ website to compare the variants side by side.

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Samsung smartwatch with a rollable display might be in the works, suggests patent

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 10, 2021

Last month, Samsung teased their rollable, foldable, & slideable OLED displays for phones, tablets, & even laptops. Well, it looks like the technology might even be coming to smartwatches, as new patents have surfaced of a Samsung smartwatch featuring a rollable display and a camera.

First spotted by LetsGoDigital, the 96-page patent document was filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) on June 2, 2021, and was released and published yesterday, on December 9.

Samsung Galaxy extendable display watch

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First spotted by LetsGoDigital, the 96-page patent document was filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) on June 2, 2021, and was released and published yesterday on December 9.

The screen can be extended by pressing the crown of the watch or through touch-screen activation. When extended, the outer frame of the watch expands, allowing the additional screen real estate rolled up inside the body of the watch to unfold, expanding the screen by up to 40%. The technology even allows users to decide whether only one or two screen parts are rolled to roll out.

Coming back to the camera, the extension and retraction of the screen do not appear to hinder it, meaning it can make for an excellent selfie camera.

The technical specs of this Samsung rollable display smartwatch are unavailable right now, along with an expected timeline. But one thing can be said for certain that if Samsung is able to apply this technology, as illustrated in the patents, it will be the next step in the evolution of wearable gadgets.

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