Starlink stops taking bookings In India over order from the local Government

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Dec 1, 2021

Elon Musk’s Starlink has ended taking any bookings for its services in India following an order from the local government. The company has apparently been ordered to stop pre-bookings after the government of India has asked the firm to obtain the appropriate licenses before continuing its operations in the region.

The order from the Indian government had been shared last month through a public advisory. In other words, the satellite based internet service provider is still not licensed in the country. As per the advisory, the central government asked the public not to pay any amount to the Elon Musk backed company. Furthermore, the government also told Starlink to stop taking bookings for its satellite internet services “with immediate effect” in India.

Now, the official Starlink pre-bookings page now reads that the company “is not yet available in your area but as we launch more satellites, we continue to expand our coverage area. Please check back for future availability in your area.” Previously, the company was accepting bookings in the region for a refundable deposit of 99 US Dollars (roughly 7,400 US Dollars). To continue its operations in the country, the firm will have to acquire the appropriate license from the Department of Telecom.

Furthermore, the government has also asked the company to comply with the Indian regulatory framework prior to launching its service in India. For those unaware, Starlink had announced a couple of months prior that it will be launching its service in India, with its focus being on rural regions. We can expect the company to obtain the “requisite licenses” since it plans to launch its services across the globe.

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Huawei Watch GT 3, Watch GT Runner smartwatch to launch in Singapore on Dec 18

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Dec 1, 2021

Earlier today (1st December 2021), Huawei has officially announced new smartwatches is set to launch in Singapore soon. The company is gearing up to launch the Watch GT 3 and the Watch GT Runner in the region later this month.

Watch GT 3

The Chinese tech giant will be launching the new Watch GT 3 series, which features a sleek and minimalistic design. This smartwatch model arrives in two size variants, including a 42mm and 46mm versions. The Watch GT 3 46mm offers a battery life of up to 14 days while the 42mm variant lasts for up to 7 days. Both versions also have an AMOLED panel along with a new PPG 5.0 module for heart rate and blood oxygen level detection as well.

It even arrives with support for TrueSleep 5.0 for sleep tracking and TruSeen 5.0+ for health and fitness monitoring. The Watch supports for 100+ workout modes, 18 professional modes and 12 outdoor workouts as well. Under the hood, the GT 3 houses 4GB of internal storage and 32MB of RAM alongside an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometer, dual-band 5 system GNSS, and a temperature sensor.

Watch GT Runner

Notably, the company is also launching a new smartwatch in the region, which is specifically targeted towards runners. This wearable is being marketed towards professional runners and offers a lightweight design with a high strength composite fiber watch case for improved durability. It even offers accurate GPS location tracking and weighs just 38.5 grams. This model also supports TruSeen 5.0+ and dual band 5 system GNSS as well. It features a 1.43 inch AMOLED display that runs on HarmonyOS, with support for third party applications like Kugou Music, Himalayas, AutoNavi Maps, Air Travel, and more. The smartwatch can last for up to 14 days with regular use and also supports wireless charging.

Pricing and Availability

Huawei is set to launch the Wath GT 3 series and Watch GT Runner in Singapore on December 18. Pre-orders for both models are currently live till the 17th of December, with early buyers receiving the FreeLace wireless neckband earphones for free. Pricing for the GT 3 series smartwatches starts from 298 US Dollars while the Watch GT Runner is priced at 398 US Dollars.

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OriginOS Ocean gets showcased for the first time through an official teaser

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Dec 1, 2021

vivo had announced at the end of the last month that the next version of its custom Android skin – OriginOS Ocean – will be officially released on December 9th. And today, the company has posted on its Weibo account a teaser for the same showing the update’s UI for the first time.

OriginOS Ocean has brought along a major upgrade to the home screen this year, as if the last version wasn’t already unique enough. Icons and widgets both seem to have gotten a whole new look. The current version of OriginOS also came with an option to toggle between a traditional home screen interface and vivo’s own interpretation of what a home screen should look like. This has now done away with, meaning that there’s no “parallel world” anymore.

But it’s not just the home screen that has received changes. From the lock screen clock icon to the re-designed call interface, it’s clear that the entire design language of OriginOS has been altered a bit with the latest version.

The new lock screen depicted in the upper right corner of the poster is easily one of the most radical designs yet. It features multiple shortcuts for taking pictures, payment, and even some reminders that show up in the form of cards, making it possible to perform certain actions quickly without the need for unlocking the device first.

There’s also a Super Card Pack feature that allows you to conveniently initiate payments through various cards you’ve added to the device, making payments as seamless as NFC. It can be accessed by sliding inward at the lower right corner of the screen.

At present, OriginOS Ocean recruitment program has already commenced for multiple vivo devices. These are vivo X70 Pro+, X70 Pro, X70, X60 Pro+, X60t Pro+, X60 Pro, X60 curved-screen version, S10 Pro, S10, S9, iQOO 8 Pro, iQOO 8, and iQOO 7.

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Xiaomi has successfully registered ‘Xiaomi Pay’ trademark

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Dec 1, 2021

Recently, Xiaomi had filed for a new trademark application for a “Xiaomi Pay.” Now, this trademark’s status has been officially changed to registered. In other words, the company was successful in filing for the finance based platform.

The trademark in question was initially applied back in April 2021. Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant had recently also filed for trademarks under the “Mi Pay” name as well. These had an international classification and were under the financial property management category. Although, since the company had recently dropped its “Mi” branding officially, it would make sense that it might even rename its Mi Pay platform to Xiaomi Pay.

Previously, the company had also announced that an NFC based Mi Pay straps for its wearable devices for contactless payments. For those unaware, the Mi Pay is a financial property management that seeks to offer users a simplified payment system that can be accessed via the brand’s products. This includes gadgets with and without the support for NFC. With the new trademark, the brand might change the name from Mi Pay to Xiaomi Pay, however, that is still speculation. So take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Vivo S12 Pro renders emerge to reveal curved edge display, dual selfie cameras

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Dec 1, 2021

Last month, two Vivo phones with V2162A and V2163A were spotted at Chinese certification sites like TENAA and 3C It is speculated that these models may debut in the home market as the Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro selfie-focused smartphones. Rumors have it that the Vivo S12 series will debut in December. Ahead of the launch, a leaked render of the phone has emerged on Weibo to showcase its design.

As it was seen in a leaked shot recently, the Vivo S12 Pro’s render shows that it has a curved edge display, which will give it a premium look. It seems to feature an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. A slightly large display notch houses two front-facing cameras.

It is speculated that Vivo S12 Pro has a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 primary selfie camera. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-megapixel lens. The handset can be seen sporting an LED flash assisted triple camera unit on its back. Unfortunately, there is no word on the details of its rear cameras. The rear shell of the device features curved edges.

The device is expected to arrive with improvements in departments like fast charging and performance. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it may carry support for 44W rapid charging.

Leaked information that appeared in the recent past revealed that the Vivo S12 will feature a flat display and rear. It could be available in a single color at launch, whereas the S12 Pro could be available in three colors during its first sale.

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Here’s the confirmed list of brands launching Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones

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Dec 1, 2021

Earlier this week, Qualcomm announced its latest flagship grade SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Following its announcement, a number of smartphone brands shared that their own premium handset offerings will be powered by this new chip. So let’s take a look at the companies that will launch a flagship device with this new processor.

Talking about the chipset itself first, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 arrives with various improvements to its core technologies. This includes 5G connectivity, camera sensors, AI, gaming, audio, and security. It is built using a 4nm process over the 5nm process used in the last-gen Snapdragon 888 SoC, and features the latest ARM v9 architecture. The SoC is an octa-core processor and is claimed to offer 20 percent better performance while having a 30 percent improvement in power efficiency as well.

With the announcement of the new Qualcomm flagship SoC, a number of smartphone makers took to social media platforms to announce their upcoming handsets as well. Among the bunch, brands like Xiaomi are said to be one of the first to feature this latest chipset. Other companies like Realme and Motorola have also confirmed that they are going to be one of the early adopters of this new chip. So let’s have a look at all the brands that could be launching their flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

1Xiaomi

Shortly after the Qualcomm announcement, the Chinese tech giant took to Twitter to share a short video that teased the new chipset. This, in turn, also confirmed that its next-gen flagship Xiaomi 12 series will feature the newly announced SoC. As per initial reports, the brand was said to be the first company to launch a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. However, other reports hinted at the company only being among the first batches since other brands have already announced a launch date, which is just a few days away.

Although, this even could mean that the availability of its flagship phones might be earlier than other brands, rather than just the announcement.

Talking about the device itself, the Xiaomi 12 series is expected to feature a curved AMOLED display on the front with a 120Hz refresh rate. The series is also expected to offer a 50-megapixel primary camera on the rear and support 100W+ fast charging as well. We had previously covered a tipster’s hint at a December 12 launch date, so stay tuned for more updates.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

2Motorola

Motorola is also gearing up for the launch of its next-gen flagship smartphone, which will be a part of its Edge X30 series. The premium-grade series in question is set to be officially announced on December 9, which might make it the first brand to unveil a smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This device is set to sport a 6.67 inch FHD+ OLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate on the front, while the rear houses a 50-megapixel triple camera module.

3OPPO

Similar to Xiaomi, another Chinese brand, Oppo, also took to Twitter to announce their upcoming high-end smartphone that will feature the newly announced Qualcomm chipset. Unfortunately, the brand only announced that it will be launching a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, but did not reveal any finer details regarding this device. Although, the Find X4 Pro is expected to be this flagship handset, which is expected to launch sometime in Q1 2022. In other words, it is also among the first batch to feature this new chipset.

4OnePlus

Earlier today (1st December 2021), OnePlus shared a new post on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). On the social media platform, the company officially announced that its new generation of flagship smartphones will feature the Snapdragon 8 series SoC. While the company did not reveal any finer details, the model is expected to be the OnePlus 10 series. The series is rumored to feature top-notch specs like a curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. This lineup is also expected to debut in the first quarter of next year.

5Realme

The Realme GT 2 Pro is the highly anticipated 2022 flagship smartphone from the brand. It is also officially confirmed to feature the top-end Snapdragon 8 series platform. The handset is expected to feature a Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, punch hole cutout, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, a 108-megapixel primary sensor will be paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor. The front features a 32-megapixel selfies shooter, as per previous leaks.

6Vivo

Following the Snapdragon Technology Summit, Vivo also shared an announcement on Weibo that revealed its plans for a new Snapdragon 8 series-powered smartphone. Unfortunately, finer details are currently unknown, but we can expect the chip to debut in its upcoming Nex 4, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+ series of smartphones. On the other hand, iQOO has also announced that their next-gen flagship will feature this processor as well. It is likely a part of the iQOO 9 series.

7Other Brands

A number of other brands are also looking to launch their premium offerings with the new SoC. This includes the likes of Honor with its Magic4 series, Samsung with its Galaxy S22 series, Redmi with its Redmi K50 series, Nubia with the Z40 series, Black Shark with the Black Shark 5 series, ZTE with the Axon 40 series, Red Magic with its Red Magic 7 series and even Sharp and Sony as well. Keep in mind, that a number of models mentioned above have yet to be confirmed or even officially revealed as of right now and are just based on educated guesses.

Although, with the companies previously equipping their flagships with the latest and greatest Snapdragon chips, it won’t be surprised if an official confirmation from these brands is just around the corner.

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iPhone market share to hit 23% in Q4 2021, effectively dethroning Samsung

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Dec 1, 2021

A market intelligence company is predicting that the iPhone market share will rise to 23.1% in the final quarter of 2021, based on supply chain data of smartphone production levels. The increase is quite significant considering last quarter’s share of just 15.9% percent. What’s more is that the rise will lead Apple to take the crown from Samsung in terms of market share.

The growth can be owed to strong holiday quarter demand and better supply chain management when compared to competitors (via 9to5Mac, TrendForce). But despite improvements, there is no doubt that semiconductor shortages are continuing to affect smartphone sales in general.

trendforce apple iphone smartphone market — Image: TrendForce

As for improvements in smartphone demand, most of it can be owed to the peak season for e-commerce promotional activities in the second half of this year. While easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Southeast Asia did lead to the resumption of factory operations in countries like Vietnam, significant shortages of components including 4G SoCs, low-end 5G SoCs, display panel driver ICs, etc. have persisted. These constraints are holding back smartphone production in H2 2021.

TrendForce further said that Apple’s iPhone 13 launch was clearly a big success. Thanks to the three models, the total iPhone production for 3Q21 registered a QoQ increase of 22.6% to 51.5 million units. With this result, Apple was also able to climb to second place in the global ranking.

More good days lie ahead for the Cupertino-based company though with the present holiday quarter. Supply chain reports on production levels suggest Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo are all likely to see their market share fall, while Apple will see its share grow from 15.9% last quarter to 23.2% the current one. This will be enough to overtake Samsung and take the overall lead in the global smartphone market.

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POCO X3, X3 Pro get MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2021

Xiaomi is said to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event this month at the earliest. However, the company is yet to finish the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout for some of the eligible devices. Two such phones, namely POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro have now begun to receive the current latest version of MIUI via a system update.

The POCO X3 is more than a year old. On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro made its debut earlier this year. But both launched with MIUI 12, albeit with different Android versions. Anyway, both of them now run Android 11 and they even received MIUI 12.5.

Following that, the smartphones have now finally started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India with the following build numbers.

POCO X3 – V12.5.4.0.RJGINXM
POCO X3 Pro – V12.5.5.0.RJUINXM

Unsurprisingly, the OTA software update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might receive it earlier, while others will have to wait a bit longer. The update should be also available for other regional variants of the handsets.

The POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro are strong contenders for MIUI 13 update, given their age and popularity. An alleged eligible list even suggests the same. Anyway, POCO is yet to officially confirm it.

iQOO 9 series with 120W charging tipped to launch in India by February 2022

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2021

The iQOO 8 series debuted in China in August. The lineup is being long-rumored to make its way to India. But unfortunately, the devices are yet to make their entry into the country. Looks like they won’t come to the region after all as we have now started hearing about the iQOO 9 series launch in the country.

iQOO 8 series featured main — iQOO 8 Series

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the iQOO 9 series will launch in India by either late January 2022 or early February 2022. This piece of information comes from the publication’s industry sources.

The sources say that the lineup will include multiple models, such as a vanilla variant and a Pro/Legend variant. One of them is also tipped to have support for 120W fast charging.

Unfortunately, no one has any idea about the specifications of these handsets. However, there’s a chance that the top model could be powered by the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

As of now, we only know a couple of model numbers of the series. The Chinese variant of the vanilla iQOO 9 will arrive with model number V2171A. Whereas, the Indian variant of the iQOO 9 Pro is expected to come with model number I2022. These details are courtesy of the IMEI database.

Having said that, what are your expectations of the iQOO 9 series? Do you think it will bring notable upgrades over its predecessor? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone finally goes on sale in China for 6,599 yuan ($1,037)

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Dec 1, 2021

In April this year, Sony announced its two flagship smartphones — Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. A couple of weeks ago, the Sony Xperia 5 III was made available for pre-order in China but the device is already available for purchase in several other regions.

Now, from today, the Sony Xperia 5 III is officially available for purchase in China for the price of 6,599 yuan which roughly converts to $1,037. The phone is being offered in three color options — Black, Pink, and Green.

Coming to the specifications, the Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, Sony says that the phone is jointly developed with Alpha 9 series mirrorless camera engineers. The triple-camera system includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto zoom lens.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a two-step physical camera shutter button. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also supports 360 live sound effects, and Hi-Res audio playback.

Unlike the global version, the Xperia 5 III smartphone in China will be running Meizu’s Flyme OS out-of-the-box, based on the Android operating system. It aims to offer a localized experience and will come with support for Alipay and WeChat mobile payments. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging technology.

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New iPhone SE mid-range 5G phone could be launching in Q1 2022

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone SE model. Fresh information shared by TrendForce, a research firm from Taiwan, the third-generation iPhone SE is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. Probably, the Cupertino based brand will announce it by the end of March 2021.

The research firm claimed that apart from launching the alleged iPhone SE 2022 in Q1 2022, Apple will also have four models in the second half of the year. It is expected to arrive as a mid-range phone with support for 5G connectivity. Apple’s production volume for the coming year is expected to reach 25 to 30 million units, claimed the company.

It was revealed by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that the appearance of the iPhone SE will be similar to the existing iPhone SE 2020 model. Hence, it is expected to retain the 4.7-inch display. The only major change the iPhone SE 2022 is expected to offer is the inclusion of a new processor that will bring support for 5G connectivity.

The iPhone SE 2020 borrowed a lot of features from the iPhone 8 and came with upgraded internals like the Apple Bionic A13 chip. It is likely that the iPhone SE 2022 may feature the Apple A15 Bionic, which powers the iPhone 13 series that debuted this year.

Rumors also suggest the existence of the iPhone SE Plus. However, the new report has no information on it.

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Deal: Grab OnePlus Smart Band for as low as ₹1499 on Amazon India

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Dec 1, 2021

OnePlus Smart Band is now available for as low as ₹1499 only at Amazin India. Generally, this fitness band retails for around ₹1900. Please note that this is the lowest price yet offered on Amazon India. This lightning deal will end soon.

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Dual-color combination
IP68 / 5ATM waterproof – can be used in bath and pool
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Android and iOS compatible
Battery: 5 -10 days on medium usage
Access key mobile: you can control music, camera shutter, call, etc from your wrist

Generally retailing for ₹1900, you can now buy OnePlus Smart Band at a heavily discounted price of ₹1499 only at Amazon India. This is a lightning deal that will end soon. So grab your smart band asap.

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MIUI Launcher gets a subtle new animation in prep fror MIUI 13

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Dec 1, 2021

MIUI 13 development is currently in full swing and a number of devices have already been testing the version internally. There are rumors doing rounds about the update being set for launch along with the Xiaomi 12 on December 16th. While that remains to be confirmed, we have already begun to see signs of the update on the MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta channel.

The latest among these signs is an update to the MIUI Launcher Alpha that adds a subtle yet important little animation to the app, in prep for MIUI 13. Now, when apps are being loaded, like for example following a reboot, you will get a loading icon for a few seconds to show that apps aren’t loaded yet. This replaces the previous behavior where apps began to pop up one by one and the launcher stuttered a bit following a restart. Basically, the animation stops you from using the launcher until it gets fully ready.

Apart from the above, the MIUI Launcher Alpha build fixes a number of bugs and issues from previous Alpha builds.

The new animation is available with MIUI Launcher Alpha v4.26.0.4048-11301642. The APK for the same can be downloaded through this Telegram link (via Xiaomiui). Do keep in mind that it may not work on Global ROMs since it’s targeted towards MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta builds. It might still work for Xiaomi.eu users though.

Coming to MIUI 13 itself, the Android skin has been touted to be a major upgrade over MIUI 12.5, bringing along a range of improvements and UI changes. At least 9 devices are currently known to have already received internal test builds, namely the entirety of the Mi 11 series, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 10S, MIX 4, and the Redmi K40/K40 Pro/K40 Pro+. These devices will likely be receiving Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable but several others will even receive Android 11-based MIUI 13.

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Realme GT 2 Pro is among the first smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

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Dec 1, 2021

Soon after Qualcomm officially unveiled its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for smartphones, manufacturers like Xiaomi and Motorola announced that they will be the first ones to launch devices powered by this new chipset.

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch Xiaomi 12 series soon while Motorola has also scheduled a launch event for Moto Edge X30 on 9th December in China. Now, Realme has also joined the list of companies among the first to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phones.

Realme has revealed that the brand’s upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone, which is touted to be the company’s first premium flagship offering, is among the first to come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

The company has not revealed many details about this upcoming flagship smartphone. While it was recently confirmed to pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it is now revealed to be among the first to be powered by this new chipset, hinting at its imminent launch.

Based on the leaks so far, the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone is expected to feature a 6.51-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

It will feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel tertiary camera. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to run the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the Realme UI 3 on top. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 65W fast charging technology.

A variant of the phone was recently appeared on the AnTuTu benchmark, packing 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It scored 237,710 points in the CPU test and 447,926 in the GPU test. It scored 167,082 in the memory test and 172,497 in the UX test. These scores come down to an outstanding score of 1,025,215 on AnTuTu.

Previously, it was reported that the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone could get launched early next year with a price tag of around 4,000 yuan (approximately $625). It is also said that the brand could also launch a Limited Edition or Special Edition model of the same, which could be priced around 5,000 yuan (~$781).

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Samsung Galaxy F21 FE 5G renders leaked again, pricing for Europe tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is expected to launch in early January 2022. The design of the phone is no secret as its renders have appeared through multiple sources in the past few months. Winfuture.de has now shared high-resolution renders of the S21 FE before its official announcement.

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

The Galaxy S21 FE can be seen in four color variants in the leaked renders. The publication claimed that it will be arriving in 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants. These models are likely to be priced at around 660 euros and 705 euros, respectively, in Europe. In Germany, these variants could be priced at 649 euros and 699 euros, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications

The Galaxy S21 Fan Edition rumors have revealed that it may come with a 6.41-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that will support a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to arrive with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

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The S21 FE will come with Snapdragon 888 chipset in some markets like the U.S. Its Exynos 2100 chip variant is expected to release in Europe and India. It could be coupled with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is likely to arrive with One UI 3.1 based Android 12.

The Galaxy S21 FE may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. Its 4,500mAh battery is expected to support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

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Xiaomi 12 confirmed to be the first phone powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

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Dec 1, 2021

Qualcomm has today officially launched its next-generation flagship smartphone processor dubbed as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, making it the first product from the company to follow the new naming scheme. It has also been confirmed that the devices powered by this new chip will start getting launched from this month itself.

Now, Xiaomi has taken to Twitter and has confirmed that the brand’s upcoming flagship smartphones under the Xiaomi 12 series will come powered by newly announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

The teaser poster shared by the company claims that the Xiaomi 12 will be the first smartphone to make a world debut with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset but the official launch date has not been revealed yet.

However, Motorola has already confirmed that the company will launch its Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone in China on 9th December which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

In another post on Twitter, the China-based company has shared a teaser video that confirms that the Xiaomi 12 series flagship phones have already entered the mass production phase and the company is showcasing a part of the production process.

Take a sneak peek of the most potent @Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that will power our upcoming #Xiaomi12Series! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/YrNqM8beMN

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 1, 2021

Qualcomm has revealed a list of brands that have signed up to launch a device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and it includes Black Shark, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony Corporation, Vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE.

Interestingly, Samsung is missing from the list despite the upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 lineup from the South Korean giant is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in some regions.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is manufactured using a 4nm process by Samsung on Armv9 architecture. It packs one Cortex-X2 prime core at 3GHz, three Cortex-A710 performance cores at 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz.

It is claimed to offer up to 20 percent better performance and is up to 30 percent more power-efficient than Snapdragon 888. It has a new Adreno GPU that is promised to offer 30 percent faster graphics rendering, in addition to 25 percent better power efficiency.

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Moto Edge X30 is launching on December 9 as world’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Soon after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, several Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, iQOO, and OnePlus confirmed that it will be launching the Snapdragon 8G1 powered flagship in the near future. However, Motorola has gone ahead to confirm that it will be announcing the Moto Edge X30 driven by Qualcomm’s latest chip at 7:30 PM on Dec. 9 in China.

Motorola is speculated to launch two flagship phones through the upcoming launch event. The first one is the Moto Edge X30 and the second one is the rebranded version of the Moto G200, which was announced in global markets last month. The G200 that features the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC is rumored to debut with the Moto Edge S30 name in China.

Motorola is yet to share the key specifications of the Edge X30. Lenovo China’s GM for mobile division, Chen Jin had recently revealed that it has Gorilla Glass panels on the front and rear side, a new chipset, and it runs on the latest version of My UX 3.0.

Moto Edge X30 specifications (expected)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra renders by Zouton/OnLeaks

The Moto Edge X30 will come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be sporting a punch-hole design and will come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security. The display punch-hole may feature a 60-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. Its back panel will feature a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

The TENAA listing of the Edge X30 has revealed that it will come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage in the home market. A 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support is expected to power the Edge X30. This phone is expected to release with Motorola Edge 30 Ultra moniker in global markets in January 2022.

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Translucent prototype of Apple AirPods and Apple 29W Charger surfaces online

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Jeet

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Dec 1, 2021

Apple device collector Giulio Zompetti has shared images on Twitter that show a transparent prototype of two of the company’s products — Apple AirPods and Apple 29W Charger or Power Adapter.

The shared images show Apple AirPods, either first-generation or the second generation, in a clear or transparent plastic case for the outer shell of the earbuds, including the stem part. This gives a clear look at the internals of true wireless earphones. It is likely to be an engineering prototype used for internal testing.

A week ago, Giulio Zompetti had shared images of a prototype of an Apple 29W charger which also has a transparent casing. For those who are unaware, the company was offering a 29W power adapter with the 12-inch MacBook but was discontinued along with that product and was replaced with a 30W adapter.

Giulio Zompetti is an avid collector of Apple prototype devices and has previously shared images of an Apple Watch Series 3 prototype with additional connectors, an original iPad with two 30-pin ports, an iPhone 12 Pro prototype, a third-generation iPod Touch with a rear camera, the original Apple Watch prototypes, and a working AirPower prototype which hasn’t been launched in the market.

As we noted above, the transparent AirPods prototype was likely used for internal testing and it’s highly unlikely that the technology giant is planning to launch such a version in the market. Apple launches AirPods in just White color without giving users a choice in the matter, is not suddenly going to offer a transparent option to customers.

This prototype of AirPods may remind you of the Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earphones which comes with a transparent design for the earbuds as well as the charging case. It was launched earlier this year as the first-ever product of Nothing, a new technology venture started by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei.

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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge configuration and color variants leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Xiaomi is reportedly working on Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge smartphones for India. These devices are likely to debut this month in the country. The 11i and 11i HyperCharge are expected to arrive as rebadged editions of China’s Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. A fresh report by 91mobiles with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source has revealed key details such as RAM, storage, and color variants of the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

New information reveals that the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is expected to arrive in two colours such as Camo Green and Stealth Black.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge specifications (expected)

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD punch-hole panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset, LPPDR4x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

The 11i HyperCharge will house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The device will come loaded with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11.

It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup may comprise of a 108-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel telemacro camera. The device will be also equipped with JBL powered dual stereo speakers. There is no word on the pricing of the device.

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Key details of alleged Redmi Note 11T Pro, Note 11 Pro (global), Note 11S, POCO M4 leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

The Note 11 series of smartphones that are available in China include four devices such as Redmi Note 11 4G, Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The Note 11 5G has been rebranded as the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India and POCO M4 Pro 5G in the global markets. Fresh information shared by Xiaomiui.net reveals that the company is working on a couple of new Note 11 models for the global markets.

The report reveals that there are four Note 11 series of phones in the works. Two of these devices may feature a Qualcomm chip, while the other two may come with a MediaTek chip. These phones are likely to come with identical specs. Out of the four, two are expected to arrive in the market with POCO branding. The publication has shared tentative names of these upcoming devices.

Redmi Note 11T Pro / POCO M4

Codenamed as Veux, the device has K6S series model numbers such as 2201116SC, 2201116SR, 2201116SI, and 2201116SG for markets such as China, Japan, India, and Global markets. The handset is expected to arrive with two different camera sensors for different regions. This device may carry the Redmi Note 11T Pro moniker and is likely to feature a Qualcomm chipset. It is expected to feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 or 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, which will be coupled with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A macro camera.

The K6P model numbers such as 2201116PI and 2201116PG is expected to launch as a POCO device in markets like India and Global markets. In terms of specs, it will be identical to the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The device may arrive in the market with the POCO M4 moniker.

Redmi Note 11S

Redmi Note 11 kernel source code — Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+

Codenamed as Viva / Vida, the device has K6T series model numbers 2201116TI and 2201116TG. It will be a MediaTek chip powered device heading to India and Global markets. It may come with a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera. It could be called Redmi Note 11S. It is unclear whether it will be a 4G or 5G device.

Codenamed as Miel, the device carries K7S series model number 2201117SI. It is expected to arrive in India with specs like a 90Hz display, MediaTek chip, and its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B40 main camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV02A OmniVision macro camera. There is a Pro variant of the device, which is codenamed as ‘Miel_pro’ and it has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 main camera. This model is also tentatively called Redmi Note 11S.

Next device is codenamed as Fleur and 2201117PG (K7P) model number. Aimed towards the Global market, it is said to be a POCO variant of the above-mentioned Meil model.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Codenamed as Spes, the device has K7T series model numbers such as 2201117TY, 2201117TL, 2201117T, and 2201117TG. The Redmi Note 11 Pro that debuted in China features the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip. The K7T model is expected to arrive as its Snapdragon variant and is likely to be called Redmi Note 11 Pro. There is an NFC variant of the device with Spesn codename. The device is expected to arrive with a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera.

The above-mentioned may appear confusing. It is advisable to wait for further reports to get accurate information on their final product names.

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