Almost entire specs of realme 9i are out ahead of launch

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Dec 8, 2021

A few hours back, we reported on the design leak of realme 9i. The same source is now back again with almost the entire specs of the smartphone. Let’s take a look at what the upcoming phone from realme has to offer.

realme 9i Render Leak Featured — realme 9i | Source: @OnLeaks via 91Mobiles

According to reliable leaker @OnLeaks (via 91Mobiles), the realme 9i will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. This chipset will be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

On the front, the device will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner. Since the panel will be LCD, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Talking about optics, the handset will house a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. For selfies and video calls, it will use a 16MP shooter.

As for ports, the phone will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Although the tipster does not say, going by the chip, the device should be limited to 4G connectivity. The only thing that’s not known is the handset’s software. It’s not clear whether it will ship with Android 11 or Android 12.

The realme 9i is expected to launch in January 2022.

Xiaomi 12 to feature a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging: Tipster

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Sean

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Dec 8, 2021

A known tipster on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) has just shared some information regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 12 smartphone earlier today (8th December 2021). The company’s latest flagship device will apparently be powered by a 4,500mAh battery pack that will support 67W fast charging.

The news arrives from @数码闲聊站 who shared the details on the social media platform. This information is also in line with our previous report. Recently, we had even covered news related to the Pro variant that was 3C certified with 120W fast charging. On the other hand, the 12X and vanilla 12 versions are expected to feature 67W fast charging. While their charging rates have been leaked before, not a lot of concrete information is known about their battery pack capacities.

Although, the new information from the tipster states that the Xiaomi 12 will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery. While this does seem substantial, it is slightly lower than last year’s Xiaomi 11 model, which featured a 4,600mAh battery pack, although, it supported 55W fast charging. Unfortunately, this is all the information that Digital Chat Station shared on his social media account. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment so take it with a pinch of salt for now. The high anticipated Xiaomi 12 series is also set to be one of the first adopters of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Apple’s Tim Cook secretly signed $275 billion deal with Chinese officials

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Dec 8, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook has “secretly” signed an agreement worth more than $275 billion with Chinese officials, according to a new report from The Information. It adds that Apple is promising to help develop China’s economy and technological capabilities.

The five-year agreement was made when Tim Cook visited China in 2016 to quash a host of regulatory actions against the company. For its claims, the report is citing interviews and internal Apple documents.

The multibillion-dollar agreement included quashing of a number of regulatory actions against the company with exemptions and enabling access to the Chinese market, in return for significant investments, business deals, and worker training in the country.

Tim Cook personally forged a five-year agreement with the Chinese government during a series of in-person visits. Apparently, several Apple executives were concerned about bad publicity in China and the company’s poor relationship with Chinese officials, who believed that Apple was not contributing enough to the local economy.

It is alleged that Tim Cook “personally lobbied officials” in China over threats made against Apple Pay, iCloud, and the App Store. Attempting to mollify authorities, Apple announced investment of $1 billion in Didi Chuxing. Shortly after, Tim Cook, along with Apple COO Jeff Williams, and government affairs head Lisa Jackson met senior government officials in Zhongnanhai, the central headquarters of the Communist Party of China.

As part of the agreement, Apple promised to use more components from Chinese suppliers in its devices, sign deals with Chinese software firms, collaborate on technology with Chinese universities and directly invest in Chinese tech companies.

The company has also promised to invest “many billions of dollars more” than its current expenditure in China, including on new retail stores, research and development facilities, and renewable energy projects.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends edition released along with a 50W ‘biscuit’ charger

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 8, 2021

A new OPPO product launch event was held yesterday night, announcing the all-new OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition along with a similar-themed 50W ultra-thin ‘biscuit’ charger.

OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends edition

The special edition phone comes with a number of new design features over the already-stunning vanilla OPPO Reno7 Pro, making it look more attractive than ever. The back of the phone now comes with a “soft shadow crystal technology,” a cyan-purple gradient border, an ‘L’ denoting League of Legends, and finally a cyan-accented camera module. Of course, the breathing notification light around the cameras is still present to top it all.

But that’s not all as the OPPO Reno7 Pro LoL edition also comes with a number of accessories, starting with a special box design to provide an amazing unboxing experience. Even the pin for the SIM card tray hasn’t been left untouched as it now comes in a fancy bullet design, inspired by LoL character Jinx’s necklace.

The box also stows away other themed accessories including a mobile phone case, charger, graffiti stickers, mobile phone pendants, and so on.

It’s not just the hardware bits that have received a League of Legends makeover as the software has also been treated similarly. The entirety of ColorOS 12 has been customized to match LoL, with some calling it the deepest customization in OPPO’s history. There are custom icons, wallpapers, system UI colors, app backgrounds, and much more.

Other than this, the OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition is identical to the vanilla version in terms of specifications. There’s the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset, 90Hz 6.55-inch OLED screen, and 4500mAh battery with support for 65W charging

Only 10,000 units of the device will be sold and each has been priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$472). All of them will only be sold in China and there hasn’t been any indication yet of a global launch.

OPPO League of Legends edition 50W mini Super VOOC charger

Moving on to the OPPO 50W League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition Ultra-thin Super Flash Charger, it is a LoL makeover of the OPPO 50W mini Super VOOC charger released late last year. The charger sports a ‘biscuit’ design that’s extremely slim and fairly compact and light when compared to other high-power chargers. Its pins can be even be folded to make it easier to carry around.

The LoL edition charger now sports an all-black color and comes with an X-shaped protective case with “JINX” etched on it. Its data cable can be folded, stringed to the charger, and used as a lanyard. It costs 399 Yuan or around $63.

The charger isn’t just a breakthrough in terms of design alone, however, as it also comes packed with technology. OPPO says that charging using it should result in greater battery longevity and lower temperatures.

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realme C21Y tipped to receive a price hike in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 8, 2021

The realme C21Y launched in India in late August. A little over three months after its debut, the handset is now being tipped to get a price hike. Let’s check how much it will cost in the near future.

realme C21Y Cross Blue Featured — realme C21Y

According to tech influencer Mukul Sharma (via 91Mobiles), the price of realme C21Y will be increased starting this week. Unfortunately, he does not specify the exact date.

The device’s price will be incremented by ₹1,000. Hence, it will cost ₹9,999 and ₹10,999 for the 3GB + 32GB and the 4GB + 64GB storage configurations respectively going forward.

As of writing this article, the handset is listed at its launch price on Flipkart and realme.com. The phone was released at ₹8,999 (3GB + 32GB) and ₹9,999 (4GB + 64GB).

The realme C21Y is positioned slightly above the entry-level smartphone segment. One of the main highlights of the device is the presence of a UNISOC T610 chipset. It is one of the few smartphones in international markets with a UNISOC SoC.

Other specs of the phone include a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple rear camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, dual-SIM, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroUSB port, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Apple iPhone production takes a hit ahead of Christmas due to supply chain issues: Report

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Sean

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Dec 8, 2021

With the arrival of the fourth quarter of a year, the market usually sees a rise in smartphone production to cover sales during the holiday season. But now, Apple seems to be facing various supply chain issues that has caused it to slow down the production of its iPhones.

According to a Nikkei Asia’s ‘Nightmare Before Christmas‘ report, the Cupertino based giant’s primary suppliers Foxconn, Pegatron, and others have slowed down production for the first time in over a decade. Apparently, the suppliers’ workers are getting more off time, rather than overtime, which is common during the year end period. Nikkei added that “two years of lockdowns, chip shortages, and energy cuts have finally caught up with the iPhone maker.”

For those unaware, workers usually work overtime during the holiday season as the period generally records some of the highest sales for the iPhone maker. Furthermore, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, had previously said that the supply constraints back when the new iPhone lineup launched had also costed the company a whopping 6 billion US Dollars. The primary reason for this shortage was due to the ongoing global shortage of chipsets. Nikkei’s report further added that the brand had to cut the 2021 iPhone production target by more than 10 million units after Broadcom and Texas Instruments were enable to deliver the required components.

In other words, the lack of even the smallest components can cause a major delay. The ‘Nightmare before Christmas’ report even had Nikkei dive deep by interviewing over 20 industry executives to find out what caused the company’s production to take a hit. As of right now, the production goal is still short by 20 percent of Apple’s original target as its struggles with the restrictions on power in China, lockdowns in Vietnam and Malaysia, and supply constraints due to the rising demand for chips in the market.

Notably, the iPad production fared even worse with the company producing only 50 percent of its original estimations. The shortage for parts stretched till the month of November , so customers who order now, would likely be unable to get their new tablet by the time for Christmas. Delivery times for some of its most popular electronic gadgets have also reached till January 2022 now. On the other hand, sources close to the matter have stated that the company is apparently asking its suppliers to reaccelerate iPhone production for the month of November, December, and January.

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HP Omen 16 with up to 165Hz display and RTX 30 series GPU launched in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 8, 2021

HP on Tuesday unveiled its new Omen 16 gaming laptop in India. The HP Omen 16 succeeds the Omen series in the country with its powerful Nvidia RTX 30 series GPU and Intel’s 11th Gen processor. Let’s have a look at its pricing and specifications.

HP Omen 16 Gaming laptop Specifications

The HP Omen 16 has two variants, one with a 16.1-inch display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and another variant with the same display offering a higher 165Hz refresh rate. The screen comes with 300 nits of brightness and has a 100% sRGB colour gamut. The higher-end(165Hz) variant comes with a 3ms response time, while the lower-end(144Hz) variant has a 7ms response time.

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Under the hood, the higher-end(165Hz) is powered by the Intel Core i7-11800H processor paired with 8GB of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. The lower-end(144Hz) is powered by the Intel Core-i7-11800H processor paired with 6GB of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The laptops have up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 3200Mhz. There’s 1TB of PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD storage inside which is said to be two times faster than the traditional SATA SSDs.

The Omen 16 comes with an 83Whr battery that is claimed to last for up to 9 hours. It is bundled with a 230W AC power adapter offering quick charging speeds. As it is a gaming laptop it comes with an RGB keyboard featuring four-zone anti-ghosting keys. The keys support Omen Gaming Hub Light Studio integration for customising the colour theme of the keyboard.

Pricing and Availability

In terms of pricing, the HP Omen 16 144Hz( with 6GB RTX 3060 GPU) costs ₹1,39,999(~$1,857). The Omen 16 165Hz(with 8GB RTX 3070 GPU) is priced at ₹1,74,999(~$2,321). Both laptops can be purchased from HP online and offline stores in the country.

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Philips PH2 smartphone with matte glass back and HMS costs only ¥799 ($126)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 8, 2021

A new Philips-branded smartphone has made its debut in China dubbed as Philips PH2. This 4G-only phone is targeted at seniors and kids. It is one of the few non-Huawei devices with HMS (HUAWEI Mobile Services).

Philips PH2 Specifications and Features

The newly released Philips PH2 features a flat frame design like the latest iPhones. It sports an AG matte glass rear panel and a glossy plastic frame. It comes in three colors, namely Sea Sky Blue, Ink Stone Black, and Dawn Black.

On the front, the phone flaunts a 6.21-inch LCD panel with an HD+ resolution, a 19:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch nesting a 5MP selfie camera. Whereas, the back of the handset houses a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP unnamed secondary sensor.

Further, the device is powered by a UNISOC Tiger T310 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has multiple connectivity options such as 4G (dual-SIM), WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It also features all the essentials like a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As for software, the handset runs an unknown version of Android with HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS). Lastly, it is backed by a 3,900mAh battery.

Philips PH2 Price and Availability

The Philips PH2 with model number Philips S702 is priced at ¥799 ($126) in China. By default, it only ships with a USB cable.

However, the company is giving away a gift box with every purchase. This package includes a charger, a case, and a screen protector.

Global wearable device shipments increased by 9.9% in Q3 2021: IDC

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Jeet

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Dec 8, 2021

The demand for wearable devices has been on the rise and the trend continued for the third quarter of this year as well. International Data Corporation (IDC) has now released a report for the global wearable device market for Q3 2021.

As per the report, the market witnessed a growth of 9.9 percent year-on-year, increasing shipments to 138.4 million units. Unsurprisingly, the shipments for earphones, including the TWS earbuds, increased 26.5 percent.

For the first time, the shipments of smartwatches surpassed the shipments of fitness trackers. With this, smartwatches have now become the second-biggest category in wearable devices, accounting for a 4.3 percent increase.

The reason behind the increased shipments of smartwatches is being said to the users’ demand for more powerful features and functions and thus they are gradually shifting towards smartwatches. Also, there’s isn’t a huge price difference between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker, which is also a factor for the change.

Coming to the companies, Apple is dominating the market with a 28.8 percent market share and shipments of 39.8 million units. However, the company’s shipments for the Apple Watch dropped by 35.5 percent, but it managed to maintain its lead with AirPods.

Samsung grabbed the second spot with a 9.2 percent market share and 12.7 million shipments. Xiaomi also recorded the same numbers, sitting along with Samsung for the second rank in the third quarter.

Huawei and India-based Imagine Marketing grabbed the fourth and fifth position with 7.9 percent and 7.2 percent market share, respectively. Huawei shipped around 10.9 million units while Imagine Marketing, which sells products under the boAt brand, managed to ship around 10 million units in Q3 2021.

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Honor 60 SE case renders emerge to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 8, 2021

Honor is reportedly working on two new smartphones for China. The first one is the Honor X30, which is scheduled to go official on Dec. 16, and the second one is the Honor 60 SE. Reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the case renders of the Honor 60 SE to reveal what to expect from its design.

The Honor 60 SE case renders show that it will be sporting a punch-hole design on the front. Its back panel will be flanked with an iPhone-like triple camera design. The right spine of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key.

The case images further reveal that there is a microphone on the top edge of the Honor 60 SE. The bottom side of the phone has a speaker grille and a USB-C port. Like the predecessor Honor 50 SE, the Honor 60 SE seems to lack a 3.5mm audio jack.

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At present, there is no concrete information on the specs of the Honor 60 SE. It is speculated to carry support for 40W fast charging. It can be said based on the specs of the predecessor model that the Honor 60 SE may feature an FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 108-megapixel triple cameras. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the specs of the Honor 60 SE.

The Honor X30 is rumored to debut as the world’s first phone driven by the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform. It is expected to feature an LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It may feature a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit for photography.

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Moto Edge X30 official renders released to reveal rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 8, 2021

Tomorrow (Dec. 9), Motorola will be announcing the Moto Edge X30, the Moto Edge X30 special edition with an under-display camera, and the Moto Edge S30. Before the launch, the company has released the official renders of the Edge X30 to showcase its rear design and color variants.

The Moto Edge X30 renders shows that it has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit on its back. The left side of the device seems to feature a button for accessing the voice assistant, while its right spine appears to be fitted with a volume controller and a power button.

The Edge X30’s bottom edge has a SIM card slot, a USB-C slot, and a speaker grille. Motorola confirmed that the Edge X30 will be available in Qiongtai Snow and Autumn Tung Shadow colors. While these renders do not show the front side of the phone, its display is speculated to feature a centrally positioned punch-hole and symmetrical bezels.

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Moto Edge X30 specifications (expected)

The Moto Edge X30 will house a 6.67-inch OLED screen that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, HDR10+, a Full HD+ resolution, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery, which is equipped with support for 68W rapid charging. It is expected to debut as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone.

The Edge X30 may come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It may offer up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 and run on My UX 3.0 based Android 12. For selfies, it will feature a 60-megapixel front camera. Its rear camera setup may include a pair of 50-megapixel cameras and a 2-megapixel lens.

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Realme GT 2 Pro announcement scheduled for December 9

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 8, 2021

Smartphone OEMs in China are competing against each other to launch the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered flagship. Motorola is expected to announce the Moto Edge X30 featuring the new SD8G1 chip on Dec. 9. Xiaomi is also expected to announce the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship this month. Last week, Realme claimed that it will be launching the Realme GT 2 Pro with SD8G1 onboard this month. Now, the brand has confirmed it will be making an announcement on the GT 2 Pro on Dec. 9.

Probably, Realme may confirm the Realme GT 2 Pro launch date on the said date. There is a possibility that may introduce the GT 2 Pro before Motorola’s event to snatch the title of the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone. As far as the Edge X30 is concerned, Motorola is expected to carry out its first sale on Dec. 15 after its unveiling event on Dec. 9.

Realme GT 2 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Realme GT 2 Pro will come with a 6.51-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is expected to come preinstalled with Realme UI 3.0 skinned Android 12. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 125W fast charging.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered GT 2 Pro may come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may feature a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Its rear camera system may include an OIS-ready 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 5-megapixel depth/macro camera.

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Apple iPhone 14 Max could feature 6.7-inch 60Hz LTPS display

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Jeet

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Dec 8, 2021

Apple has started working on its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 14 lineup and if the reports are to be believed, then the Cupertino-based tech giant will be launching four models in September 2022.

The upcoming models are expected to be iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. This means that the company will be getting rid of the Mini model after just two iterations.

Now, a new report coming from The Elec, which is citing sources in the display supply chain, Apple has not yet decided the type of display that it wants to offer on the iPhone 14 Max smartphone. The confusion is reportedly between the 60Hz LTPS display and the 120Hz LTPO panel.

If the company goes for the 120Hz LTPO display, then it will have to procure panels from Samsung which has a near-monopoly on the OLED LTPO technology. The South Korean giant is also supplying panels for the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models.

However, Apple is looking to diversify its supply chain and reduce its dependency on Samsung which is why the company is increasing the share of panels from manufacturers like LG and BOE. In that case, the iPhone 14 Max could end up with a 60Hz LTPS panel.

This is because LG hasn’t been able to produce OLED displays with LTPO technology and is expected to have something to offer next year. On the other hand, similar technology from the China-based BOE is not expected to be available until 2023.

Samsung will still be the largest supplier of display panels to Apple for iPhones and could account for around 130 million units next year. However, LG and BOE are expected to increase their supply to 60 million units and 45 million units, respectively.

Coming back to the iPhone 14 lineup, the standard iPhone 14 is expected to have a 6.1-inch notched screen with a 60Hz refresh rate while the Max model will have a 6.7-inch notched screen. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are said to have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens respectively, with a 120Hz refresh rate punch-hole cutout.

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Alleged OPPO Fold’s Geekbench listing spotted with Snapdragon 888, 12GB RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 8, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on its first foldable smartphone. it is speculated that the OPPO device with model number PEUM00 that was recently spotted at the TENAA certification platform could be OPPO’s upcoming foldable phone. Now, the OPPO PEUM00 device has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specifications.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the OPPO PEUM00 is powered by Qualcomm’s chipset that is codenamed as ‘Lahaina.’ The base frequency of the chip has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. These clues indicate that the PEUM00 OPPO phone could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 or 888 Plus chipset.

The listing further reveals that the OPPO PEUM00 is equipped with Android 12 and 12 GB of RAM. It has scored 4582 points in the single-core test and 14371 points in the multi-core test.

Several reports have claimed that OPPO’s first foldable smartphone codenamed as ‘Peacock’ may debut this month. The device is likely to sport an inward folding design. It is expected to come with an 8-inch OLED LTPO panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Its cover display may sport curved edges and a punch-hole design. It is likely to support a 60Hz refresh rate. It may offer ColorOS 12 out-of-the-box experience.

The triple camera unit of the device may feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX776 primary camera, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 camera. For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel camera, but it isn’t clear whether the camera will be on the cover display or inside the device. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W fast charging.

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OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone could be announced on January 5

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Jeet

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Dec 8, 2021

OnePlus’ upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch a bit earlier than its usual timeline as the China-based company has skipped or canceled the 9T smartphone this year.

Now, a tipster has shared through a tweet that the OnePlus will be hosting a launch event on 5th January in Las Vegas. This is the same day when the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is set to kick off. This could mean that the company is looking to unveil the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone at the event.

Currently, it is not known if the company plans to unveil both — OnePlus 10 and 10 Pro or only one device will be made official. If the launch event is being hosted in the US, there’s a possibility that it’s a global debut and not limited to the Chinese market. Earlier, it was being reported that the OnePlus 10 series will be launched in January in China while the global launch will take place in March or April 2022.

The leaked image doesn’t mention OnePlus 10 or 10 Pro smartphones so there’s a possibility that the company has planned to unveil something else instead of its flagship phones. So, we will have to wait for more leaks or official announcements from the brand.

OnePlus doesn’t have a history of launching its smartphones at CES. The only device that the company unveiled at CES was its concept phone in 2020. But given the recent change in its business, the company might be trying a different strategy this time.

It has already been confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, joining the likes of Moto Edge X30 and Xiaomi 12, both of which are set to launch this month.

If the leaks are to be believed, then the phone will feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole cutout. It is expected to pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a Hasselblad-branded triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone is said to be running the latest Android 12operating system with OxygenOS 12. It will be powered by a 5,000Amh battery with support for 125W fast charging.

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LG to shut down its Android developer website from December 31st

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 7, 2021

LG exited the mobile phone business earlier this year, promising some support for its devices for a limited period. That support might soon be coming to an end as LG announced that they would be shutting down the bootloader unlock program for their devices.

For those unaware, the bootloader on an Android smartphone is the tool that loads the system. Most Android devices lock the bootloader to prevent unofficial software from being installed by default. However, it can also be unlocked to allow just that.

Android users have enjoyed the freedom to tinker with their phones. The developers, in particular, have managed to achieve some amazing feats like prolonging a phone’s life way beyond what the OEMs intended; this is thanks to ‘custom Roms’ and third-party updates. LG has always helped developers innovate by providing a streamlined process to unlock their bootloaders via the bootloader unlock keys. But, the company has announced that it will be shutting down this service effective December 31st, 2021.

This will leave any LG smartphone users who wish to extend the life of their device in a tight spot. But we can hope that the talented developers in the Android community will come up with a workaround to unlock the bootloader of these LG devices.

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Redmi Note 11T vs OPPO Reno7 SE: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 7, 2021

The first sale of the OPPO Reno7 series was a huge success: 100,000 Yuan in just 15 minutes, then sold out. The most affordable variant from the new series is the OPPO Reno7 SE offering 5G, a beautiful design, and well-balanced specifications at a great price. But there are a lot of other mid-rangers released recently in China: does the OPPO Reno7 SE offer a higher value for money than its rivals? In order to understand it, we are comparing it to the best value for money phones from the last generation. After a comparison with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, here is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T 5G and the OPPO Reno7 SE.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs OPPO Reno7 SE

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G	OPPO Reno7 SE
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT	8.8 mm and 195 grams	160.2 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm, 171g
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 8 MP, f/1.8 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	4500 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

There is no challenge if we talk about the design: OPPO Reno7 SE wins. It has a definitely better design with its gradient color option and its compact size. With a thickness of just 7.5 mm, the OPPO Reno7 SE is one of the thinnest mid-rangers out there, and with a weight of just 171 grams, it is even one of the most lightweight. Talking about the build quality, both the devices are good. The Redmi Note 11T 5G has the IP53 certification for dust resistance and splash resistance and the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the display, while the front glass of the OPPO Reno7 SE is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

The OPPO Reno7 SE has a smaller display than Redmi Note 11T 5G, but it is a better panel in terms of image quality. It is an AMOLED showing vibrant colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and it has a refresh rate of 90 Hz, as well as the HDR certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. The Redmi Note 11T 5G is a bit disappointing under this aspect because it has an IPS display and it lacks an HDR certification. The panel is wider with a diagonal of 6.6 inches (against just 6.43 inches), the resolution is Full HD+ with 1080 x 2400 pixels, and the refresh rate is 90 Hz. The OPPO Reno7 SE has a mono speaker and an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Redmi Note 11T 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers.

Hardware/Software

The OPPO Reno7 SE is equipped with a superior hardware department composed of the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Redmi Note 11T 5G is a mid-ranger just like the OPPO Reno7 SE, but its processor is a weaker Dimensity 810 and the maximum amount of internal storage is 128 GB (UFS 2.2). Both the phones run Android 11, but with different customizations: ColorOS 12 for the OPPO Reno7 SE and MIUI 12.5 for the Redmi Note 11T 5G.

Camera

The camera setup of the Redmi Note 11T 5G is more interesting not only for the presence of a new 50 MP main camera but also because the phone sports an 8 MP ultrawide sensor which is not present in the OPPO Reno7 SE. With the Reno7 SE, you get two useless 2 MP cameras as secondary sensors, but you also get a 48 MP main camera with a bright f/1.7 aperture shooting decent photos in the dark.

Battery

The Redmi Note 11T 5G is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, while the OPPO Reno7 SE has a 4500 mAh battery. Despite the OPPO Reno7 SE having a more efficient display, the bigger capacity of the Redmi Note 11T 5G allows for longer battery life in a lot of scenarios. There are no differences in terms of charging power as both support 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs OPPO Reno7 SE: Price

Redmi Note 11T 5G has a starting price of €220/$248 in the Chinese market, while you need €310/$349 to purchase the base variant of the OPPO Reno 7 SE. The OPPO Reno7 SE is actually a better phone due to a better display and a superior mobile platform, but the Redmi Note 11T 5G offers a longer battery life and a higher value for money.

Read More: Redmi Note 11 trio announced with a mix of OLED/LCD screens, MediaTek SoCs & more!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs OPPO Reno7 SE: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G

PROS

Great price
Bigger battery
Wider display
Stereo speakers

CONS

IPS panel

OPPO Reno7 SE

PROS

Great design
More compact
Better hardware
Reverse charging
AMOLED display

CONS

Higher price

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Infinix takes a jab at Motorola on Twitter, pits its Note 11 against Moto G31

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 7, 2021

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Infinix has trolled Motorola and warned the Indian customers against buying the Motorola G31, which launched in India on November 29th.

Baad mein motorona! If you know you know 🤭🤭
Infinix Note 11 – the sleekest smartphone in the segment with Helio G88, 33W Fast Charge and 6.7 FHD+ AMOLED Display, launching soon this month.
Stay tuned! 😎 pic.twitter.com/uxIolv3IJf

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) December 5, 2021

Through their official Twitter handle, Infinix tweeted “Baad mein motorona! If you know you know” which translates to ‘Don’t cry later’ in Hindi, with a wordplay on Motorola’s name.

Additionally, Infinix confirmed most of the specs of its Note 11 Indian variant as well as its December release in this tweet. The tweet was accompanied by a picture of The Infinix Note 11 one-upping the recently released Moto G31 in various specs with the tag line “Don’t go Dazzle just go for the kill.” which is also a direct reference to the G31’s tagline ‘Go Dazzle.’

With this tweet, it is clear that Infinix intends to directly compete against Motorola and go up against their newly released G31 which has made huge waves in the Indian budget segment.

If we compare the two phones side by side, we can observe that the Infinix Note 11 gets a bigger 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution screen compared to the 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. While the G31 narrowly beats the Note 11 in peak brightness with 700 nits against 650, it loses out in refresh rate, with the Infinix sporting a 120Hz panel against the G31’s 60Hz panel.

The Infinix Note 11 also claims to have the slimmest design in the segment, putting it at a mere 7.9mm thick, which is considerably thinner than the Moto G31, which comes in at 8.6mm thick.

In the camera department, the Moto G31 shines with a 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) triple camera setup. While the Note 11 gets a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP depth-sensing unit and an AI sensor, leaving much to be desired.

When it comes to performance, the Infinix Note 11 sports the newer MediaTek Helio G88 SoC against the Motorola G31’s MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. The real-world performance of these two chipsets is close enough to each other that the users won’t be able to tell the difference. The two devices get the same memory configuration with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage.

Both phones get a 5,000mAh battery but the Note 11 gets better fast charging with 33W support against G31’s 20W turbocharging.

Infinix recently announced that the Note 11 and Note 11S will launch on December 13th in India, and are expected to go on sale on the e-commerce website Flipkart, where the G31 is exclusively selling since December 6th. Pricing for the Note 11 has not been revealed yet, but it will be interesting to see if the phone is released at the same price point as the Motorola G31.

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Razer CEO warns that gaming laptops will get pricier in 2022 due to rising components costs

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 7, 2021

Gaming laptops may become more expensive by 2022 due to rising costs of production and component scarcity. Razer’s CEO Min-Liang Tan has tweeted a warning that prices of gaming laptops on the lineup for release in 2022 will surge amidst rising costs. The hint is coming from an authority, hence it should be taken with a high degree of reliability.

The advisory by Razer’s CEO is also encouraging intending buyers to purchase their choice gaming laptops before the holiday season and festivities. Razer is a peripherals and laptop manufacturer and has a number of gaming laptop products, with others already on the lineup. The Razer CEO said he had just finished a marathon review meeting for the company’s gaming laptops lineup for 2022 and the takeaway was that there could be significant increases in the prices of gaming laptops rolling out in 2022.

Tan said that customers will see price increases for next-gen gaming laptops across the board. Some of the devices awaiting a 2022 launch include the Razer Blade. Currently, several of Razer’s offerings in the gaming laptop segment are highly priced. The component costs increment is tied to the global chip shortage which is continuing up to mid-2022 according to some projections.

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Doogee DG Venus is the brand’s first gender-specific smartwatch for women

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 7, 2021

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Doogee has unveiled its first female-oriented smartwatch called the DG Venus. Doogee has gradually made inroads into the smartwatch firmament and the female-centric DG Venus is bound to draw attention from a significant half of the market. The DG Venus comes with a very colorful design, loads of themes, and a slim watchband.

The Doogee DG Venus underscores its female-centric design with its lightweight (it weighs just 34g) and 9.6mm thickness. The circular display has a single button on the right side of the smartwatch for controls. The DG Venus has sleep tracking functionality as well as heart rate monitoring and 7 sports mode. Up to 7 days of activity is assured with the Doogee DG Venus, although the watch lacks a SIM slot, meaning that it must be paired via Bluetooth for app support via a smartphone.

The Doogee Venus is priced at $50 and comes in six color variants namely purple, pink, gold, blue, green, and red. The availability of the Doogee DG Venus smartwatch is tied to the Doogee website and the sales will commence on December 15. The company will expectedly scale up the availability of the DG Venus subsequently.

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