Motorola to reportedly launch two new smartphones in India in Q1 2022

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Dec 7, 2021

Motorola has been expanding its portfolio of smartphones and has a presence in the budget, mid-range, and high-end categories. It is also set to be the first one to launch a device powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Now, a new report from 91Mobiles claims that the Lenovo-owned smartphone brand will be launching two new smartphones in the Indian market in the first quarter of 2022. It has also been revealed that one of those will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

In that case, it’s likely that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone will be the Moto Edge X30 which is set to go official in China on 9th December. There’s also a possibility that the phone could land in India under a different name.

The other device which is expected to launch alongside could be a Moto G-series phone, likely to be the Moto G71. But it could also be the Moto G200 or Moto G41, both of which are yet to launch in China. The company is set to launch the Moto G51 in India later this week, on 10th December.

Motorola has already confirmed that the Edge X30 will come with an OLED panel that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 10-bit colors. It appears to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display. It could come packed with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage in China.

As for the cameras, there will be 50-megapixel dual cameras and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device may have a 60-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running Android 12 out-of-the-box, the phone will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging.

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Tecno Spark 8T officially teased to soon launch in India

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Tecno, which had launched an updated version of the Spark 8 smartphone in the Indian market last month, is now all set to launch a new device in India, dubbed Tecno Spark 8T.

The company has officially teased this new smartphone launch in the Indian market through its Twitter account but has not yet revealed the date of launch. The teaser poster shared by the brand reveals that the phone will come in Cyan color, along with others.

Based on the teaser image, it appears that the phone will have a dual-camera setup on the back panel. The volume rocker keys, as well as the power button, are placed on the right side, which we generally see in other phones.

As of now, there’s not much known about the Tecno Spark 8T in terms of specifications and features but we expect the company to share more details in the coming days or weeks, as the launch date nears.

The most recent smartphone from the brand is the Tecno Spark 8 Pro launched in Bangladesh, which features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ Notch display with 2460 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB.

It has a triple rear camera setup which houses a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel shooter with an f/2.4 lens, and an AI lens with an f/2.0 lens. There’s also an 8-megapixel front camera with dual-LED flash.

The phone runs the Android 11 operating system with HiOS v7.6. on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with support for 33W fast charging.

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Infinix Hot 12 series and Note 12 series phones leak online ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Infinix, the Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer recently launched the Hot 11 series, followed by the Note 11 series devices. Now, it is being reported that the company is gearing up to launch its successors.

A new report coming from Passionategeekz reveals that the company is working to launch the Infinix Hot 12 and Note 12 series smartphones, which are expected to go official sometime in early 2022.

The model number of the upcoming devices includes X665 (Hot 12i), X665B (Hot 12i), X6817 (Hot 12), X6815 (Zero 5G), X699 (Note 12 Pro), and X670 (Note 12). Currently, there’s nothing known about the specs or features of these upcoming devices.

There’s at least a couple of months left before these new smartphones get launched in the market, so there’s plenty of time for more information about the devices to surface online, be it in the form of leaks or through official teasers from the brand.

The development of these upcoming phones comes at a time when the company is still gearing up to launch the Infinix Note 11 series smartphones in the Indian market. The Infinix Note 11S and Note 11 will be made official in India in mid-December.

The brand is also set to launch the Infinix INBook X1 and INBook X1 Pro in the Indian market tomorrow, marking the brand’s entry into the laptop category in India. It had first announced the INBoox X1 in the Philippines back in October.

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POCO M4 Pro vs Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 10 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 6, 2021

Xiaomi surprised everyone by launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G in Europe with a stunning price tag. Initially, the new budget phone was available for just €199 and its specifications made it a real best-buy for that price range. But when you are looking for a new phone, it is always recommended to look at older phones with the same street prices since you can find a lot of other discounts. That is the reason why we decided to write a comparison between POCO M4 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10 5G: you could find all of them for less than €200, but a lot of people are wondering which one is the best. We hope this comparison will clear your ideas in regards.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

	Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	8.8 mm, 195 grams	160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 178.8 grams	161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Helio G95, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 2 MP 16 MP front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 13 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, 33W fast charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Redmi Note 10S is the most interesting when it comes to aesthetics thanks to a thinner body, a lower weight, and an overall more compact design. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is bigger and chunkier, but it has a higher screen to body ratio. The Redmi Note 10 5G sits in the middle in terms of dimensions and it is similar to the Redmi Note 10S in terms of design. Note that POCO M4 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10S feature the IP53 certification.

Display

The most advanced display is definitely the one offered by Redmi Note 10S since it has the AMOLED technology showing more vibrant colors. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and, just like its internal rivals, it comes with a Full HD+ resolution. POCO M4 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G are equipped with IPS display providing a 90 Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels: the former has the widest panel with a diagonal of 6.6 inches.

Hardware/Software

The best hardware setup belongs to the POCO M4 Pro 5G: it is powered by the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 mobile platform built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The SoC is paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Redmi Note 10 5G has a weaker Dimensity 700 chipset, but it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, so do not underestimate it. The inferior one is the Redmi Note 10S because it has an Helio G96 chipset with lower performance and no 5G support. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI 12.

Camera

If you are looking for the best cameras, then choose the Redmi Note 10S without thinking twice. The main sensor is actually better with its 64 MP resolution and it is paired with an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth. Right after, there is POCO M4 Pro 5G with a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

Battery

The battery capacity of these devices does not change: 5000 mAh for all of them, but the Redmi Note 10S is likely to last more in several scenarios due to its AMOLED display providing a lower energy consumption.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: Price

You can find all of these phones for less than €200/$225 thanks to online street prices, but only if you are a bit lucky, otherwise you have to spend from €220 to €240. The most advanced handset of the trio is the POCO M4 Pro due to its better processor, but if you do not mind about 5G, the Redmi Note 10S is more interesting thanks to its great 64 MP camera and its AMOLED display. The Redmi Note 10 5G does not make much sense with the POCO M4 Pro 5G around unless you find it for €150/$170 or so.

Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G

PROS

33W fast charging
Variable refresh rate
Better processor
IP53 certification
Stereo speakers
5G

CONS

IPS display

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

PROS

AMOLED display
Best camera
Stereo speakers
33W fast charging

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

PROS

5G
90 Hz refresh rate
Great quality price ratio

CONS

IPS display

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Moto Edge 30X official Night scene camera samples are pretty impressive

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Motorola is expected to officially unveil the Moto Edge 30X which will likely launch in the US as Moto Edge 30 Ultra on December 9. The Moto Edge 30X is Motorola’s next flagship offering and will reportedly run on the Android 12 operating system out of the box.

Ahead of the launch, some camera samples with the watermarks showing they were captured by the flagship have been shared by the company online. The samples were captured at night and show the device’s camera will have a spectacular night mode with clarity of details.

Speaking of the camera, a Weibo tipster recently added some key details of Motorola’s Moto Edge 30X including the camera details. The leak shows the device will sport a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main unit and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, alongside a 2MP depth module. The selfie camera of the Moto Edge 30 Ultra will have a 60MP resolution. The rear and front cameras of the device have an impressive low-light capability, as shown in the stunning images released by the company.

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. Although the phone had been spotted on Geekbench 4, the more definitive Geekbench 5 result will be more reliable. The Moto Edge 30 Ultra will probably run on Android 12 pre-installed, which could be a milestone – it will be the first non-Google smartphone to sport the latest Android version pre-installed. However, the race for the Android 12 milestone is still heated and Xiaomi may pip Motorola in this light.

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra comes well-kitted for its flagship tag. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, with several other impressive features including a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Pricing and global availability details will likely surface soon as we get closer to the December 9 launch.

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Lenovo exec teases the Legion Pad, a compact gaming tablet with an 8-inch display

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Two photos shared by Lenovo executives on Weibo have further illuminated some of the dark patches relating to the Lenovo Legion Pad. The images indicate that the Legion Pad will be a pretty small tablet with a focus on gaming applications. The images shared on Weibo were the front and the back of the tablet which also had the Legion branding.

Earlier rumors had put the size of the Lenovo Legion Pad at 8 inches and these new images seem to support the claim. To put the size of the Legion Pad in perspective, the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro smartphone has a 6.92-inch display. The absence of physical controls on the tablet gives it an edge over the unreleased, 7-inch screen-packing Lenovo Legion Play, which has built-in D-pads, joysticks, and other gaming control buttons.

Gaming-focused tablets are a rarity and the Lenovo Legion Pad may ride on the crest of its compact design for a share of the gaming market. The device will most likely be powered by either of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon premium chips – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Snapdragon 666, although this remains speculative. Other specs details are still lacking at this time, as well as availability details.

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Moto G51 5G roundup: Specs, price, colors and more – what to expect

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 6, 2021

After its European launch in November, Motorola announced the Indian release date of their budget 5G offering, the Moto G51, via a video on Twitter. The video featured the first looks of the smartphone, its two color variants, and the confirmed release date of December 10th.

Motorola Moto G51 5G All Colors Featured A — Moto G51

So what can we expect from the Moto G51?

Design & Display

The release announcement video shows that the Moto G51 is identical to the Chinese and European variants and, therefore, will host an oval-shaped triple camera module in the top left corner with a Motorola branding in the center.

In the front, the device will feature a 6.8 inch IPS LCD HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for a smoother user experience. The front camera is present in the center as a punch-hole cutout.

Cameras

The Moto G51 is expected to host a triple camera setup with a 50 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel microsensor. The phone will also feature an LED flash for illumination and is expected to support 1080p video recording at 30, 60, and 240 frames per second. The device may host a 13-megapixel or a 16-megapixel selfie snapper on the front.

Performance

The device is expected to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot, while its RAM can also be virtually expanded by up to 3GB as well. The device will feature a 5,000mAh battery pack with 10W charging support. Other features include 5G support of up to 12 bands, Android 11, a fingerprint scanner on the rear, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, a USB Type C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Variants, pricing, and availability

The Moto G51 is expected to arrive in India with multiple memory configurations ranging from 4GB + 64GB to 8GB + 128 GB. Industry sources have reported the Moto M51 to be priced under Rs 20,000 ($265), which can go further down for the lower memory configuration models. The phone will be available starting December 10th through the e-commerce website Flipkart in India and will be offered in two color variants, namely Indigo Blue and Bright Silver.

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Ola S1 and S1 Pro deliveries to start from December 15

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 6, 2021

Indian ride-sharing company Ola announced the S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters on August 15 in India. The scooters were expected to be delivered starting from October 25 in the country. However, due to an unavoidable delay, the electric scooters were planned to deliver later this year. Today, Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Twitter confirmed the new delivery timeline and thankfully, buyers won’t have to wait for too long.

Aggarwal said that the electric scooter deliveries will begin from December 15 in the country. Furthermore, the production of the scooters has also been ramped up. That said, we can expect all the pre-booking orders to be sufficed as soon as possible.

Scooters are getting ready 🙂 Production ramped up and all geared to begin deliveries from 15th Dec. Thank you for your patience! pic.twitter.com/d2ydB3TXTm

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) December 4, 2021

For those who are unaware, Ola started the pre-booking for the Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro on September 8th. The company claims that it has received over 1 million reservations for the electric scooters.

The Ola S1 and S1 Pro come with a 7-inch touch screen that showcases the ride modes and allows for tweaking. The electric scooter has three ride modes – Normal, Sport, and Hyper. The S1 comes with up to 121kms of range, whereas, the S1 Pro has a 181kms range. The top speed of the former goes up to 90kmph and the latter has up to 115kmph top speed.

The Ola S1 starts at ₹99,999(~$1,348) while the S1 Pro is priced at ₹1,29,999(~$1,753). The electric scooters come in five different colours – Porcelain White, Coral Glam, Neo Mint, Marshmellow, and Jet Black.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Android 11 Go Edition now available in India for ₹7,999(~$106)

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 6, 2021

Last month, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A03 Core via a press release. Today, the Korean tech giant has made it available for purchase in the Indian market. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a Unisoc SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and it runs on Android 11 Go.

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is priced at ₹7,999(~$106) for the only variant with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It comes in two colour variants – Black and Blue. The smartphone goes on sale starting today in online and offline stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Specifications

The smartphone comes with a plastic body featuring a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display. It has an HD+ screen resolution and has a modern aspect ratio. Although it has a modern design, it still bears a thicker bottom bezel. At the front of the phone lies a 5MP selfie camera and at the back resides the 8MP single camera. It has an LED flashlight below the camera sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Unisoc 9863A octa-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 11 Go Edition and has facial unlock support for security. One of the highlights of the phone is the big 5,000mAh battery. It supports 10W charging speed.

In related news, Samsung is expected to launch a few A-series phones in the coming weeks. Recently, the Galaxy A73 appeared in CAD renders and the Galaxy A33 passed a certification. Both phones are expected to launch in the mid-range segment.

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get heavy price cuts in India for ICICI bank customers

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 6, 2021

Looking to buy a premium smartphone this holiday season? Well, you might be in luck as OnePlus India is offering massive discounts to ICICI bank customers, bringing the prices of their flagship devices to the lowest ever seen in India!

OnePlus 9 Pro featured 02 — OnePlus 9 Pro

The premium offering from the brand, the OnePlus 9, is on sale on Amazon and the OnePlus India website. But if you own an ICICI bank card, the deal gets sweeter for you as you can avail the OnePlus 9 for as low as Rs 36,999. That is a mind-boggling Rs 13,000 discount!

The OnePlus 9 Pro gets a similar discount of Rs. 10,000, which brings down its price to Rs 54,999. This is the lowest price of this device in India to date.

How to avail these offers through Amazon

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

For the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G model, Amazon is offering a coupon to all its customers, which strikes off Rs 5,000 from its selling price. Now, If you have an ICICI debit or credit card, you can get an additional Rs 5000 discount, bringing the cost of the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8G + 128GB down to Rs 54,999 from Rs 64,999. And yes, this offer applies to both the memory variants meaning the 12GB + 256 GB variant can be grabbed for Rs 59,900!

Oneplus 9 5G

OnePlus 9 sees a similar offer with a discount coupon worth Rs 5,000 available for all customers and an additional discount of Rs. 8000 for ICICI debit or credit card holders bringing the price of this 12GB + 256GB variant down from Rs 54,999 to a jaw-dropping Rs. 41,999!

Note: The OnePlus 9 8GB + 128GB variant is currently out of stock on Amazon but is said to be back in stock by December 23.

How to avail these offers through the OnePlus India website

OnePlus 9 5G

The OnePlus 9 5G 8BG + 128 GB listed on OnePlus India’s website for Rs. 44,999 receives a discount of Rs 8000 via ICICI debit/credit cards bringing down its value to Rs. 36,999!

The 12GB + 128GB variant of the OnePlus 9 5G, listed at 49,999 on the website, receives the same Rs. 8000 discount via ICICI debit/credit cards, bringing its price to Rs 41,999.

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

The OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8GB +128GB is being offered on the OnePlus website for Rs 59,999 with an additional ICICI bank debit/credit card discount bringing the price down by Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 54,999. The same deal is available for the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 12GB + 256 GB variant, which goes down to Rs. 59,999 after the bank offer is applied.

These offers on Amazon and OnePlus India websites are valid till December 31 or till stocks last. Similar offers are also available on the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Nord 2, and OnePlus Nord CE, so check them out!

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boAt Rockerz 333 Pro wireless headset with braided wires also launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Neckband headsets have turned out to be a popular headset design, perhaps due to the ease of storage which ensures they don’t get lost easily. Indian audio accessory manufacturer boAt has got a number of them under its belt and just a couple of days back, the Rockerz 330 Pro was launched in India in partnership with Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon. The brand has now announced the Rockerz 333 Pro. The two have the same features and design but the difference is that the 333 Pro comes with braided wires. Also, the Rockerz 330 Pro is sold on Amazon while the Rockerz 333 Pro is sold exclusively on Flipkart.

The earbuds share a design with the Rockerz 333 that was launched earlier in the year but the endurance is twice that of the Rockerz 333 which delivers 30 hours of playback on a single charge. The new earbuds also feature what boAT calls ASAP fast charging that can offer up to 20 hours of playback after only 10 minutes of charging.

The Rockerz 333 Pro equally comes with 10mm drivers as well as ENx technology that can deliver exceptional voice quality. The design also includes magnetic earbuds that ensure the two buds don’t keep dangling around your neck when not in use.

In terms of design, the boAt Rockerz 333 Pro adopts a lightweight, minimalistic design. The headset also comes with an IPX5 water and sweat resistance rating which makes it suitable for use during workout sessions. In addition, the neckband delivers in-line playback and volume controls.

Talking of the pricing and availability, the boAt Rockerz 333 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 1,499 ($20). The neckband will be available in Active Black and Navy Blue colours.

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Redmi Smart TV X series, Mi QLED TV 4K 55 get Works with Alexa app in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

Xiaomi is India’s largest smart TV brand. The company’s television offers a unique software experience in the form of PatchWall. The firm is known for updating its TVs with new features every now and then. Select Mi and Redmi televisions have now started receiving a new system update with an interesting feature.

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 55 Featured 03 — Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 55

All the TVs sold by Xiaomi in India run Android TV with PatchWall content aggregation service. Hence, they come with Google Assistant by default. In fact, it is the only smart home platform available on these televisions.

The company is now changing this by introducing the ‘Works with Alexa’ app for select TV models. The application enables users to control Amazon Alexa-powered through their televisions.

The app is currently being rolled out to the Redmi Smart TV X series and Mi QLED TV 4K 55 via a software update. This system update arrives with build numbers R21.10.29.3261 and R21.10.29.3261 for the former and the latter respectively.

Apart from bringing the Alexa application, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level.

The announcement of this software update comes directly from Sudeep Sahu, the head of the TV category at Xiaomi India. He says that the update will be rolled out in batches.

If you have any of the above-mentioned televisions and have received the update, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

Nokia E3103 TWS earbuds with Bluetooth 5.1, up to 38 hours battery life launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Nokia licensee for the Asian region RichGo has launched the Nokia E3103 truly wireless earbuds. True wireless earbuds have become very popular these days and almost all smartphone manufacturers have introduced their own TWS earphones.

The TWS earbud comes with several impressive features includes the latest Bluetooth 5.1 earbuds. The design is similar to the E3101 TWS earbuds with the major differences being the touch controls and a smaller 37mAh battery on each bud. The earbuds pack a large 13mm driver and a smaller charging case.

Each earbud weighs just 3.3 grams and there are no silicone ear tips. The device also comes with a compact charging case that crams a 320mAh battery. The battery case extends the endurance level by 25 hours while each bud can last up to 7 hours.

The Nokia E3103 TWS earbuds come with an IPX4 waterproof rating making them safe against rain and sweat during workout sessions. It also features support for voice assistants.

The E3103 comes in white, pink, and black colors and should come with affordable pricing but the price and availability details are not known at this moment.

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POCO X3 GT, Redmi 9 Prime receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is being rolled out to multiple Xiaomi group devices worldwide since August. The latest phones to receive this new software update are POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime.

POCO X3 GT All Colors Featured — POCO X3 GT

Xiaomi is expected to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch conference later this month. Ahead of that, the company has sped up its delivery of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime are the newest handsets to get access to the current fresh version of MIUI.

The update is live for the global variant of the POCO device with build number V12.5.7.0.RKPMIXM. Whereas, the Redmi phone, which is sold in India gets the update with build number V12.5.2.0.RJCINXM.

The original versions of these smartphones called Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G and Redmi 9 have already got the update in China a while back. The remaining regional variants of these handsets should also start receiving the update in the coming days.

As usual, the latest system update for the above-mentioned devices is being pushed out in batches. This means it will take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, all users should get the update.

Redmi Note 11T 5G goes on sale – Should you get one?

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 6, 2021

The Redmi Note 11T 5G was launched late last month in India as the successor to the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which debuted earlier this year as the first 5G-enabled Redmi Note series phone. It will be going on sale on 7th December for the first time through Amazon and Mi.com, starting at a price of ₹15,999.

But of course, the Redmi Note 11T 5G isn’t the only phone you can grab at this price range, so we’ll be pitching it up here against other offerings in the segment – the realme 8 and Redmi Note 10 Pro – to see if it’s worth your money.

Redmi Note 11T 5G specs overview

Let’s start off by taking a quick look at the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T 5G alone. The device has an FHD+ 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass protection. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset – a decent processor capable of handling much more over your day-to-day tasks – that’s paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography, the Redmi Note 11T 5G has a dual-camera setup at the rear comprised of a 50-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Upfront, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. All of the device’s components get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Other non-essential but good-to-have stuff includes an IR blaster and an X-axis linear motor.

Redmi Note 11T 5G vs realme 8 5G

When put up against the realme 8 5G that starts at ₹15,499, the Redmi Note 11T 5G is a clear winner. It’s got a newer 50MP camera sensor that should result in better images, a noticeably more powerful processor (Dimensity 810 vs 700), stereo speakers, and much faster charging (33W vs 18W). There’s even an IP53 water resistance rating.

However, realme users continue to swear by realme UI, which is arguably less buggy and more fluid compared to Xiaomi’s MIUI. The realme 8 currently runs realme UI 2.0 while the Note 11T 5G runs MIUI 12.5, both based on Android 11. Other than this, the realme 8 5G is slimmer (8.5mm vs 8.8mm) and lighter, so that’s another plus.

Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Redmi Note 10 Pro

When put up against Redmi’s own Redmi Note 10 Pro, however, it becomes a tougher call. Both phones may sport processors that are nearly alike in terms of performance, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro misses out completely on 5G, which can be a dealbreaker for some.

The gaping hole that the lack of 5G leaves is filled in by other stuff, though. The Redmi Note 10 Pro features a much more premium design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. This is paired with a beautiful 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED with support HDR10+, something the Redmi Note 11T lacks. The phone’s even got a more pixel-dense 64MP shooter.

But the better specs do come at a cost – the Redmi Note 10 Pro is priced ₹2,000 higher at ₹17,999.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it all comes down to preference. The Redmi Note 11T 5G is clearly a better buy over the realme 8 judging from raw specs alone. But if you prefer a smoother software experience, the latter would be more preferable.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is better in quite a few departments over the Redmi Note 11T 5G, but lacks 5G and costs more. If 5G is more important than raw specs to you, then the Redmi Note 11T will surely be a better buy over the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

So what do you think? Will you be getting the Redmi Note 11T 5G when it goes on sale tomorrow? If yes, then let us know what you liked about it in the comments below. And if your decision is a no, then let us know what you liked about the realme 8 or Redmi Note 10 Pro more.

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Lenovo launches a large 29-inch 90Hz Ultra Wide monitor in China for $235

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 6, 2021

Earlier today, Lenovo launched its ultrawide Thinkvision E29w-20 LED monitor to the Chinese market. The 29-inch ThinkVision is available in the region at an introductory price of 1499 yuan ($235).

Lenovo ThinkVision E29w-20 LED monitor

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The Thinkvision E29w-20 features super-thin bezzles on three sides and is equipped with an ergonomic stand, offering tilt, swivel, and lift functions, making it easy to adjust and comfortable to use. The monitor has dual 3W speakers for loud and crisp audio output.

The Lenovo E29w-20 features a 29-inch IPS panel with 2560 x 1080 pixel resolution covering 99% of the sRGB color gamut. In addition to that, the E29w-20 has a 90Hz refresh rate, 4/6 ms response time, and AMD FreeSync. The IPS panel on this monitor is capable of 300nits peak brightness, enables a viewing angle of up to 178°, and offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1000:1. But what makes this monitor special in the 29-inch ultrawide segment is that it features Lenovo’s Natural Low Blue Light technology to reduce eye strain without distorting the color output.

As we know, typical blue light filters like the night mode setting cause yellowing of the display output and chromatic aberration. The Natural Low Blue Light technology solves this problem by reducing the Blue Light at the hardware level, enabling you to see accurate colors while protecting your eyes.

These features make the display ideal for content creators, designers, photography professionals, programmers, and other professionals who want additional screen real estate, professional color accuracy, and protection from blue light through long hours of work.

The monitor comes with a DP 1.2 (DisplayPort) and HDMI 1.4 multimedia ports. The monitor also provides a cable management solution in the form of a wire clip.

The Lenovo Thinkvision E29w-20 29-inch LED monitor is available now in the Chinese market for an introductory price of 1499 yuan ($235) which may go up soon(via). As for global customers, the monitor can be purchased through various retailers.

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8-year-old HONOR 3X still has over 40,000 active users

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

Earlier today, Honor confirmed to launch the HONOR X30 in China on December 16. At the same time, one of the brand executives shared some facts about the HONOR X lineup. He talked more about the HONOR 3X precisely.

Jiang Hairong (aka Harrison) is the CMO of Honor. A few hours back, this exec revealed that the brand has sold over 90 million units of HONOR X series smartphones worldwide to date. The number stood at 80 million units in May 2020.

On top of that, he disclosed that there are still over 40,000 active users of HONOR 3X. For those unaware, this handset made its debut in December 2013, which makes it an 8-year-old phone.

It is fascinating to learn that there are still people out there using this old piece of technology as their daily driver. Not only the smartphone’s hardware and software are slow in today’s time, but they are also incapable of running modern applications.

The executive also shares a story of a meteorologist whose first Honor smartphone was an HONOR 3X. This phone didn’t die like other handsets carried out by his teammates in an expedition involving extreme cold weather conditions. The device helped them to contact their homes.

Although Honor markets the durability of its products and the trust of its customers with this announcement, there’s no denying that there are people in the world who could not upgrade to a newer smartphone.

Do you have any experience with the HONOR X family of phones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Apple plans to unveil redesigned iPad Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, & more in 2022: Gurman

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2021

Apple is apparently looking to unveil a number of its products with a new redesign next year. A new report has suggested that the company is working on a refreshed design for its iPad Pro, high end iMacs, Mac Pro, and more products as well.

The news arrives from the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman (Via 9to5Mac). In this report, Gurman shared information regarding the upcoming launches from Apple for 2022. The Cupertino based giant is apparently planning to launch a new iPad Pro design that features built in support for wireless charging. The changes doesn’t end there for the iPad family, as even the iPad Air and base iPad models will receive an update as well.

Furthermore, Gurman claimed that the iPhone maker will be releasing a redesigned MacBook Air next year, which will be launched next to a “revamped, high end iMac with Apple Silicon.” Alongside these, the company also aims on a new entry level MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and even an updates Mac mini sometime for next year. Arriving at wearables, the brand is reportedly seeking to launch three new models of its Apple Watch. This would include the base model, the SE variant, and even a ruggedized version as well for athletes and adventure sports enthusiasts.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) — iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Other notable information shared by Gurman in the newsletter include, an iPhone SE with 5G support that is slated to launch next year. Additionally, the annual flagship iPhone 14 series launch, and the release of its highly anticipated first mixed augmented (AR/VR) headset as well. Unfortunately, we have no way of confirming this report at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T receive new update despite being over 3 years old now

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 6, 2021

Time flies and it’s been over three years since the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T hit the market. Sure, the devices may not be the champs as they once were, but they still continue to hold quite well against today’s smartphone standards. They were, after all, one of the most value-for-money flagship offerings one could get their hands on.

Both phones have already bagged their final Android OS upgrades and currently run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, and are nearing their EOL. Still, OnePlus has clearly not given up on them yet and just pushed OxygenOS update 11.1.2.2 to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T together – a perfect gift for their owners for the holiday season.

Changelog

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- Improved system stability and fixed known issues
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.11

No, the update doesn’t bring along any major change or any features, but does bump the security patch level to November 2021. It isn’t the latest anymore but is still better than nothing. The security upgrade is combined with fixes for some known issues and stability improvements, although the official changelog is rather vague and doesn’t really mention what bugs have been fixed.

As always, the update will be rolled out in stages, with few users receiving it today and a broad rollout commencing in a few days after it has been ensured that the build is free from any problems.

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Samsung 3nm GAA process may have AMD & Qualcomm as its first customers

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2021

With TSMC pushing to launch its 3nm process, Samsung Electronics is following close behind with its own 3nm chip making technology. Although TSMC holds a significant chunk of the chip production market, the South Korean tech giant is also eyeing major players as few of its first customers for its 3nm GAA process.

According to a DigiTimes report, the company is actively seeking orders for its 3nm GAA chip process. Furthermore, speculations claim that AMD and Qualcomm might be among the first customers of its new cutting edge process. The list of major brands don’t stop there as the South Korean company is also aiming on receiving orders from Nvidia as well. Notably, this marks the increasing intensity of the 3nm chip race, as both TSMC (which is the world’s largest contract chipmaker) and Samsung are pushing to launch their respective technology into the market.

As of right now, TSMC has already began the pilot production of its 3nm process technology. Additionally, it plans on starting mass production for its advanced chip technology sometime in the fourth quarter of next year. However, sources close to the matter have also found that Qualcomm, AMD, and other key players within the industry are showing their interest in Samsung’s 3nm process. The former is gearing up for its 3nm process that uses FinFET architecture while the latter will launch its GAA architecture based process.

With the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, it arrives as no surprise that major brands are looking at another chipmaker for their products. Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm are known clients of TSMC. So the shift to Samsung marks a big move within the industry as companies are also eyeing on securing supply to 3nm chips.

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