Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series press renders leaked showcasing improved design

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Dec 6, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S series of tablets is easily one of the top-grossing tablets in the Android world, and therefore manage to generate plenty of hype prior to release. Its next iteration will be the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup that’s expected to go official in early 2022. We already have had multiple leaks in the past using which unofficial renders have been created. But now, notable leakster Evan Blass has leaked what appear to be official press renders for the first time.

The renders go very much in line with unofficial renders released earlier and further confirm that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s display notch will be packing two high-end cameras. One of them is expected to be an ultrawide lens that can shoot 4K videos at 60fps – a major jump over the single 8-megapixel camera capable of shooting 1080 videos at 30fps on the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The inclusion of a notch also means that the tablet also gets fairly narrow bezels for a better viewing experience.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+, on the other hand, will feature more traditional designs with thicker bezels without any notches. The selfie camera appears to be a single unit on both of them and has been fitted into the bezel on the longer edge.

Apart from this, the renders do not really reveal much about the upcoming tablets since they only show their design from the front.

Still, much of their specs are already known. The Galaxy Tab S8, for example, is said to sport an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Render Leak 04 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra render

On the other hand, the beefier Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will obviously be more premium and is expected to house a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display that may offer 3K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Depending on the market, the tablet may come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 or Exynos 2200 chip. It is likely to house an 11,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

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SHARP AQUOS wish is likely the best entry-level smartphone from a brand

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

Sharp has unveiled its fourth handset of 2021 called SHARP AQUOS wish. It is the least spec’d phone from the company this year. This entry-level smartphone from Sharp offers a unique set of features.

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SHARP AQUOS wish Specifications and Features

The newly announced SHARP AQUOS wish with model number SHG06 features a flat frame design like most other models from the company this year. The handset’s matte body is made of 35% recycled plastic material. It measures 147 x 71 x 8.9mm in dimensions, weighs 162g, and comes in three colors (Olive Green, Ivory, Charcoal).

Like its siblings, it is also dust and water-resistant. Specifically, the phone has an IP67 rating and also arrives with MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-810G certifications for durability.

The device sports a 5.7-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It houses a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Interestingly, it ships with the Google Camera Go application.

Further, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC. This chipset is paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage. It runs Android 11 with two generations of guaranteed OS updates.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual SIM (nano + eSIM), 5G, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS), and NFC. It has all the essentials like a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, a fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port.

Last but not least, the device is backed by a 3,730mAh battery with support for USB PD 3.0 fast charging.

SHARP AQUOS wish Price and Availability

The SHARP AQUOS wish will go on sale at an undisclosed price after mid-January 2022. It will be sold exclusively in Japan.

The retail version of the smartphone will be available through au, while the enterprise variant will be carried out by SoftBank.

Google Pixel Watch to feature custom Samsung chip, official poster images leaked

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2021

While we have already seen leaked renders of the Google Pixel Watch, we now have images of yet to released marketing images of the upcoming wearable. A new report has even revealed some interesting details about the company’s smartwatch as well.

In a new YouTube video from Front Page Tech, the search engine giant’s poster images for the Pixel Watch were revealed. The video claims that these are official marketing assets that will be seen online soon, which Jon Prosser allegedly captured from a leaked video. Looking at these images, we can tell that the design is in line with the leaked renders we had covered earlier this year. The smartwatch appears to have negligible bezel and a slight curve, with the physical button also being visible.

Furthermore, one of the images even showcase the Pixel Watch using Google Maps. On the other hand, Max Weinbach has separately reported that this smartwatch will feature a custom made SoC (System on Chip) that will be built by the South Korean company, Samsung. We had also reported on the wearable featuring a custom chipset that is based on the 5nm process. Now, the new information claims that the chip in question will be made by Samsung.

In other words, the new chipset for the upcoming smartwatch might even be a customized version of the Exynos W920, which is the chip that powers the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Unfortunately, this information is still not official, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. The Pixel Watch is also expected to launch sometime next year, so stay tuned for more updates as well.

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vivo Developers Conference to be held on December 16th, will talk about OriginOS Ocean

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 6, 2021

vivo just officially announced that the 2021 Developers Conference will officially be held on the morning of December 16th. There will be a main venue complemented by six other special venues and the entire event will be broadcast online. The event’s theme is “From 1 to Positive Infinity” (translated from Mandarin).

In the main venue, a keynote speech will be delivered by Shi Yujian, senior vice president of vivo. Its topic will be “From 1 to positive infinity, vivo starts from the original to create a diverse future with infinite possibilities.” The senior VP will be accompanied by John Lu – chief security officer and global DPO of vivo who will also share his thoughts on “Design Driven: Work Together to Create the Spear of Science and Technology, and Jointly Achieve the Joy of Humanity.”

That said, vivo will also be announcing its OriginOS Ocean Android skin more recently on December 9th. The OS version is set to be a major upgrade over its predecessor and will be bringing along a number of UI changes and new features. We also expect to see the vivo Developers Conference dedicate a large part of itself to OriginOS Ocean.

vivo has kickstarted a recruitment program already for the update and a number of its flagship X-series and high-end S-series models are eligible for it.

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Apple MacBook Pro spontaneously bursts into flames, almost takes user’s life

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2021

An owner of an Apple MacBook Pro has just recently suffered from minor injuries as their laptop’s battery spontaneously combusted into flames. The laptop in question was the 2015 MacBook Pro.

For those unaware, this was the same model that was banned from some airlines as its battery was considered a potential fire hazard. Reddit user u/Squeezieful shared the details of the event on the social media platform. He showed his hands that faces minor burns after trying to remove the burning laptop from under their bed. While the users only faced minor injuries, the potential damage could’ve been quite big as the flames would possibly have led to major property damage (such as a house fire) or even worse injuries.

According to the user, the MacBook Pro was placed under the bed in sleep mode and was not on charging. But then, the owner was woken up by the fumes caused by the melting plastic case of the laptop and likely due to the burning lithium ion battery as well. This prompted him to remove the notebook from under the bed, which even caused the owner’s carpet to be burned. The Reddit user can be considered lucky as he noticed the smoke, but the toxic fumes and fire could have been fatal. Back in 2015, Apple had issued a large recall for its 15 inch MacBook Pro laptops that were sold between September 2015 and February 2016.

The recall arrived as a number of MacBook Pro units started facing incidents such as swelling and exploding. This even caused damage to property and got the model labelled as a fire hazard. Meaning, the unlucky incident that took place recently was likely due to user owning this faulty version of the MacBook Pro. But while it might be easy to say that the owner should’ve just returned it before, the Reddit user stated that his laptop had been “already been serviced for this issue,” when he had submitted its model number into the battery recall program form. Now, it remains to be seen how Apple responds to this matter.

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OnePlus 10 officially confirmed to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 6, 2021

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company’s next-generation devices will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. While he did not explicitly mention the OnePlus 10 series as part of the announcement post, it is quite obvious that the company’s upcoming flagship series will be equipped with the same.

Pete Lau then went on to say that OnePlus’ software and hardware development resources are focused on optimizing the Snapdragon processor as much as possible, which should result in a highly optimized software experience.

Unlike its predecessors, the OnePlus 10 series phones will be launched in January, at least in the Chinese market. This will make it one of the very first to feature the flagship Qualcomm chipset. A global launch is expected only in March or April though, in line with previous launches.

OnePlus 10 Pro Render Leak — Image: OnLeaks x ZoutonUS

As for specs, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole on the left side of the screen. Its flagship chipset will be supported by 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the OnePlus 10 Pro will feature a Hasselblad triple-lens setup consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

The design of the device will likely be going through some big changes this year with the rear camera module getting a significant size boost, renders suggest. The rear cameras will be housed within a squarish module aligned to the left.

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OnePlus Buds Z2 to undercut Nothing ear (1) in India: Leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earphones made their debut alongside the OnePlus 9RT in China in mid-October. These TWS earbuds are rumored to launch in India alongside the same phone this month. Ahead of that, the product’s color options and price for the country have emerged.

According to tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available in two colors. These hues will be called Obsidian Black and Pearl White.

As far as price is concerned, he says that the audio accessory will undercut the popular Nothing ear (1) in the region, which currently retails at ₹6,999. He specifically mentions that the product will cost under ₹6,000.

The OnePlus Buds Z were introduced in India at ₹3,190. Whereas, their successor is tipped to cost almost double the price.

That’s because the newer model arrives with certain key upgrades. For instance, the latest one comes with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and a 38-hour battery life. The older ones lack ANC and can only last up to 20 hours.

At present, we are not sure if the original OnePlus Bud Z will be either discontinued or will be on sale alongside the OnePlus Buds Z2 in India. Hopefully, the brand goes with the first option so that those on a budget can opt for a cheaper model.

Samsung Galaxy S22 to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 over Exynos 2200 in India: Report

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2021

A number of smartphone makers are gearing up to launch their latest flagship smartphone following the announcement of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. One of the brands include Samsung, although, there might be a big change in its usual plans.

India S22 Series will be getting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, instead of an Exynos 2200 chipset.

— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) December 5, 2021

While the South Korean tech giant usually ships its flagship devices in both a Snapdragon and its proprietary Exynos chip variant, the version launched in India has traditionally been the latter. However, this might be changing as a new leak hints at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Galaxy S22 series is heading to India as well. The news arrives from known tipster Tron, who stated that the upcoming Galaxy S22 series Indian variant will skip the next gen Exynos in favor of the Snapdragon SoC for the first time ever in the region.

For those unaware, Samsung is working with AMD for its upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC, which features Team Red’s Radeon graphics. This chip is highly anticipated as it is expected to offer better graphics prowess along with other improvements in overall performance as well over the previous generation. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal anything as of right now. But, the new report claims that the brand could be relying more on Qualcomm chips for its 2022 flagship smartphones.

Notably, this could be quite an exciting news for Samsung customers in India as the Snapdragon variant has generally been seen as the superior version. This holds especially true with its recent flagship launches. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi 11 LE to launch this week: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 6, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to debut the Xiaomi 12 series by the end of this month. Ahead of that, the company might release yet another Xiaomi 11/Mi 11 series phone. Let’s take a look at what this upcoming smartphone is all about.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Featured A — Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

According to a report by Xiaomiui, Xiaomi could soon launch a handset called ‘Mi 11 LE’ in China. Yes, you read it right. The MIUI code lists the device with Mi branding instead of the new Xiaomi branding.

The phone’s codename (Lisa) from codebase and model number (2107119DC) from TENAA reveal that it will be nothing but the already released Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. But for some reason, it will be sold under a new name in the company’s home country.

That’s not all, a TikToker from China has posted a video disclosing that this smartphone will launch on December 9. Lastly, Xiaomiui says that the device will most likely ship with V12.5.6.0.RKOCNXM based on Android 11.

Although the handset is listed as Mi 11 LE in MIUI code, there’s a high chance that it may go official as Xiaomi 11 LE 5G in China. At present, we are not sure what LE stands for. Probably, it means ‘Lite Edition’. For those unaware, the NE in Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE stands for ‘New Edition’.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (aka Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G in India) is merely a Mi 11 Lite 5G with a Snapdragon 778G instead of Snapdragon 780G. Whereas, the yet-to-release Mi 11 LE will be the Chinese variant of this phone.

Vivo Y33s 5G launch could be nearing, bags 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

Recent reports have revealed Vivo may soon launch the Vivo Y32 smartphone in China. Fresh information reveals that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo Y33s 5G smartphone in the home market. The reason behind it is that a Vivo smartphone with V2166A has appeared in the database of the 3C certification site. According to tipster WHY LAB, the handset may debut in China with the Vivo Y33s name.

Vivo is already selling the Vivo Y33s in the global markets. It is a 4G LTE device powered by the Helio G80 chipset. The variant that has appeared at 3C carries support for 5G connectivity.

The 3C certification reveals that the Vivo Y33s 5G may come with a charger that supports 18W fast charging. This indicates that the Y33s could be a mid-range device. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the device.

To recollect, the Vivo Y33s 4G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2,408 pixels. It runs on FunTouch OS UI flavoured Android. It has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a pair of 2-megapixel lens for macro and depth shots.

The Helio G80 powered handset comes in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Lastly, it is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Moto Edge X30 may launch as the first Android 12 flagship phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

Motorola has revealed key details on the display, chipset, cameras, and battery of the Moto Edge X30 flagship, which is slated to launch on Dec. 9 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Edge X30 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.

Recent reports have revealed that the XT2201-2 model number belongs to the upcoming Moto Edge X30 smartphone. This model number has been spotted at Chinese certification sites like 3C and TENAA in recent weeks. Now, it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.

The Moto Edge X30 is expected to arrive as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powered phone. The SD8G1 chip phone has scored 6348 in the single-core test and 13144 in the multi-core test of Geekbench 4.

While the smartphone is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM in China, its 12 GB RAM edition has appeared on Geekbench today. The listing also reveals that the device is running on the latest Android 12 OS. It appears that the Edge X30 may debut as the world’s flagship phone preloaded with Android 12 OS.

Motorola has confirmed that the OLED panel of the Edge X30 supports a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 10-bit colors. It appears to be equipped with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

For selfies, the Moto Edge X30 will feature a 60-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera module is expected to comprise a pair of 50-megapixel dual cameras and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device may arrive with up to 512 GB of built-in storage in China. The company will be carrying out the first sale of the Edge X30 on Dec. 15.

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Honor X30 confirmed to officially launch in China on December 16

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2021

Honor launched the Honor X30 Max and X30i smartphones a couple of months ago in its home market China and now the company is gearing up to launch the vanilla model of the lineup, dubbed Honor X30.

The brand has revealed that a new Honor X30 Product Launch Conference will be held on 16th December in China to officially launch the smartphone.

Sharing more details, Jiang Hairong, CMO of Honor in China has revealed that December 16th is the same date when the Honor 3X was launched in 2013. Now, in eight years, there have been more than 90 million users for the Honor X-series devices.

It has also been revealed that there are still more than 40,000 users of the Honor 3X and now on the eighth anniversary of the device, the company is all set to launch the Honor X30 smartphone in the Chinese market.

While the company has not revealed anything about this upcoming phone, reports indicate that the device could be the first device to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, which is an updated version of the existing Snapdragon 690 chip.

The chip, built using the 6nm process, comes with a Kryo 660 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. It is said to offer 15 percent better CPU performance and 30 percent increased GPU performance. For connectivity, it supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks.

The Honor X30 is also expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and two 2-megapixel sensors. The front-facing camera is said to be housed inside a punch-hole cutout on top of the display.

We expect the firm to share details about the upcoming Honor X30 smartphone, including its key specs and features, in the coming days through teaser posters on social media.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite, 12 Lite Zoom key specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi X12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones on Dec. 28. A new report by Xiaomiui.net has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 family includes two ‘Lite’ branded models such as Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. The publication has shared key details of these smartphones.

Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications (rumored)

According to the publication, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is codenamed as ‘Taoyao’ and its shortened model number is L9. Its global variant with 2203129G model number and India edition with 2203129I have appeared at the IMEI database recently.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September this year. The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G. Its rear-facing triple camera unit may feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom is said to have a ‘Zijin’ codename and L9B shortened model number. It is likely to arrive as a China-exclusive device. The reason behind it is that only the Chinese variant of the phone with 2203129BC has been spotted at the IMEI database.

Leaked information reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with curved edges and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will come with Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G and a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 triple camera unit with a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.

Xiaomi 12 Lite series is likely to look similar to the Xiaomi Civi handset. It can be said based on its model numbers that both models may debut in March 2023. The lineup may come preinstalled with Android 12 based MIUI 13.

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Nokia T20 Education Edition now up for pre-order in China for 2,999 yuan ($471)

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2021

After launching the Nokia T20 tablet in several regions last month, Finland-based HMD Global had then announced the Nokia T20 Education Edition and the tablet is now finally available for pre-order in the Chinese market.

The Nokia T20 Education Edition can be pre-ordered for the price of 2,999 yuan (~$471) and the shipments will begin from 12th December. Those who pre-order the device will also get a Bluetooth speaker and a stylus.

As the name indicates, the tablet is aimed at students to help in learning. It comes with a 10.4-inch 2K display with 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution. The device has passed the Swiss SGS low blue light certification and also provides eye protection mode, sitting posture correction, and eye exercises.

It is powered by the Unisoc T610 processor which is an octa-core chipset that includes two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and there’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity on the device.

The product offers nine simultaneous teaching aids for elementary, middle, and high schools, that too without the need of downloading any additional apps or purchasing separate courses and content will be updated from time to time.

For parental controls, there’s a feature through which parents can check the usage of the tablet at any time through WeChat, and control the software to close, uninstall, etc. Also, the device does not support the self-downloading of games.

The Nokia T20 Education Edition is powered by an 8,200mAh battery that supports 15W PD fast charging but the company is including a 10W charger in the box.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition launching on December 7

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2021

Along with the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro smartphones, the China-based manufacturer had also announced a limited edition gift box with accessories, dubbed Meteor Treasure Limited Gift Box. Now, the company has another limited edition model up its sleeves.

OPPO and League of Legends mobile game have announced a new OPPO Reno7 Pro League of Legends Mobile Game Limited Edition which will be officially launched on 7th December.

It will be officially launched on December 7th at 08:00 PM local time and there will be a few other products as well. The device has also been recommended for the 2021 League of Legends Mobile Games Professional Qualification National Tournament.

The company has also revealed that the players and official commentators of the league will also make an appearance at the launch press conference, including uzi (Jane Pride), Guan Zeyuan, and more.

We expect the smartphone to come with a similar design but with some League of Legends Mobile Game branded design elements on the device as well as the in-box accessories along with a branded retail box.

As for the specifications, we expect the device to come with the same set of specifications as the original Reno7 Pro. The phone features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ 90Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset. It comes packed with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the device has 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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Realme 9i chipset, display, camera details emerge before rumored January 2022 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

Realme is rumored to globally announce the Realme 9i smartphone in January 2022. Last week, publication ThePixel.vn shared concept renders based on the actual Realme 9i handset. Today, the same publication shared the key specifications of the smartphone.

The Vietnamese publication claimed that it has learned from its source that the Realme 9i will be fueled by the Snapdragon 680, a 6nm chip that carries support for 4G LTE connectivity. To those who are unaware, the Snapdragon 680 is a new chipset that was unveiled along with Snapdragon 480+, Snapdragon 695, and Snapdragon 778G+.1

Tipster Chun claimed that the Realme 9i will be sporting an LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. He added that the Realme 9i will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera. The renders that the smartphone’s design will be inspired by the Realme GT Neo2 flagship phone.

Realme 9i concept renders by ThePixel.vn

The Realme 9i renders revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole display on the front. Its rear shell will feature a triple camera unit. It is expected to feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

Rumors have it the Realme 9 lineup has four models such as Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+. The company is likely to hold launch events in January and February to announce the four models. Reports have revealed that the Realme 9i has a RMX3941 model number, whereas the RMX3392 / RMX3393 model number is associated with the Realme 9 Pro+.

In related news, the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Realme GT 2 Pro featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship this month. It is expected to offer specs like a 6.51-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, OIS-enabled 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with 125W UltraDart fast charging.

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iQOO 9 series likely to launch in January 2022

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

iQOO is reportedly working on the iQOO 9 series of flagship phones. A reliable tipster from China has confirmed has shared the rumored launch timeline of the iQOO 9 lineup.

According to the tipster, the iQOO 9 lineup may debut in the second week of January 2022. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to share the specifications of the iQOO 9.

iQOO announced the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones driven by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+ chipsets back in August this year. Hence, it is likely that the company may unveil the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro smartphones with different chipsets.

The company recently confirmed that it will be launching a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. There is a possibility that this chipset could be present under the hood of the iQOO 9 Pro. The vanilla model may not get the same chip. Probably, the company may use the Snapdragon 888 or the Dimensity 900 to power it. The rumor mill is expected to spill more information on the iQOO 9 series in the coming weeks.

A recent report claimed that the iQOO 9 series may debut in India in February 2022. It is expected to arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

Rumors are rife that the Chinese manufacturer may announce the iQOO Neo6 and iQOO Neo6 SE this month. The latter is expected to feature the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, whereas the Neo6 is speculated to arrive with specs like a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 888, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, Android 11, an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, and a linear motor.

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Apple Watch SE 2 expected to launch next year along with a new rugged model

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2021

Apple recently launched the Watch Series 7 lineup and now the company is gearing up to launch new models in its portfolio of wearable devices. As per the report coming from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based company could revamp the entire lineup.

It is being reported that the Apple Watch lineup for the upcoming year could include an updated version of the Apple Watch SE, which might be named Apple Watch SE 2. Not just that, the company is also expected to launch a rugged design version aimed at athletes.

apple-watch-series-7-featured — Apple Watch Series 7

Along with these new devices, the company is set to continue with the usual lineup which will be upgraded with more features in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8, offering all the premium features from the tech giant.

The Apple Watch SE 2 will be in line with the original SE model that was launched in the year 2020, aimed at budget customers. It features designs similar to the regular Apple Watch models but lacks some of the advanced features, such as always-on display, blood oxygen sensor, and ECG functionality.

So far, nothing is known about what the updated Watch SE model could offer but there’s a possibility of a slightly tweaked design and some additional features related to health and fitness management but it’s just speculation at this time.

Apple is also planning to launch a rugged version of its smartwatch with bolstered durability which will be targeted towards sports athletes. It is said to have a “ruggedized” design and may feature a case more resistant to scratches, dents, falls, and more.

Currently, the tech giant has three lineups of smartwatches — Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch SE. The company will now be expanding the offering and targeting niche customers with a rugged design.

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Moto Edge X30 has 60MP selfie camera, dual 50MP cameras, 68W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 6, 2021

Moto Edge X30 is launching on Dec. 9 in China. It is very likely to launch as the first-ever smartphone driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Apart from packing a brand-new chip, the Edge X30 is expected to offer several exciting features. Now, the Lenovo-owned brand has confirmed several details of the upcoming flagship phone.

As can be seen in the posters shared by the brand, the Edge X30 will be gracing a 60-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera setup of the phone will have a pair of 50-megapixel cameras. Past reports have revealed that the dual 50-megapixel lenses will be accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Moto Edge X30 is packed with a 5,000mAh battery. It will be equipped with support for 68W fast charging. Yesterday, the company confirmed that the X30’s screen will arrive offer features like 10-bit colors, HDR10+, and a 144Hz refresh rate. A live image of the phone that was shared by the brand revealed that the phone will sport a punch-hole display with symmetrical bezels at the top and bottom.

The Edge X30’s TENAA certification revealed that it has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display. It may release in China with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It will come preinstalled with My UX 3.0 based Android 11 or 12 OS. The company has confirmed that the Edge X30’s sales will begin on Dec. 15 in the home market.

Apart from launching the Moto Edge X30, the company is also said to announce the Moto Edge S30 alongside it. The Edge S30 will be a rebranded version of the Moto G200, which was announced last month in Europe. Reports have claimed that the Edge X30 is heading to the European markets with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra moniker.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE design revealed through official support page and cover listings

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Dec 6, 2021

Samsung’s long-delayed smartphone — the Galaxy S21 FE is now finally expected to go official next month during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022. As the launch is nearing, we are getting to know more about the phone, even though most of the information related to the smartphone has already been leaked.

In the latest leak, the official render of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has surfaced online as the support page for the upcoming smartphone has gone live on the official website for Samsung’s UAE region.

Along with that, the company has also listed three other products related to the Galaxy S21 FE on the website, which are the official cases. They are similar to what the South Korean company has been offering for most of its premium phones — Clear View Cover, Silicone Cover, and Clear Standing Cover.

The renders showcase a design that has now become familiar. There’s a punch-hole cutout on the front panel for housing the selfie camera where there’s an array of three camera sensors on the back in the top-left corner — just like the original Galaxy S21.

While the smartphone is getting launched in January, it is believed to get a soft launch rather than a dedicated special event. Also, the initial supply is expected to be low because of the ongoing chip shortage.

A recent report revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could get launched in India around the same time as the global launch, meaning sometime in January 2022. In India, the phone is expected to come in four colors — White, Black, Pink, and Green.

Based on the leaks and rumors so far, the phone features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or the company’s own Exynos 2100 chipsets, depending on the region.

It comes in two memory variants — 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. It will be powered by a 4,380mAh battery and support 25W fast charging technology. It is likely to come with the Android 11 operating system and Samsung OneUI 3.1 custom skin.

Coming to the camera department, the device will have a 64MP primary sensor, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone could house a 32MP snapper for selfies and video chats.

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