Redmi partners up with Jio to conduct 5G trials for upcoming Note 11T 5G

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Nov 22, 2021

Xiaomi subsidiary, Redmi India, has just announced that it has partnered up with Reliance Jio to conduct 5G trails for the upcoming Note 11T 5G smartphone. The company is testing the capabilities and performance of its 5G enabled handset in the Indian market.

As per the announcement, the test would have both brands conduct a 5G standalone lab trial, which would have the Note 11T 5G go though various scenarios to ensure it offers users an “enhanced” 5G experience. For those unaware, the upcoming Note 11T 5G is the company’s latest offering in the Indian market that will arrive with support for 7 bands including SA (n1/ n3/ n5/n8/ n28/ n40/ n78) and NSA (n1/n3/n40/n78).

Muralikrishnan B, COO, Xiaomi India added that “We are delighted to partner with Reliance Jio for the Note 11T 5G in our endeavor of democratizing technology by making it easier for customers to get access to 5G smartphones that are future ready. Our latest trial with Reliance Jio is an indication of the development of the 5G ecosystem in India and the encouraging outcome highlights the true potential of the device and brings a high-quality 5G experience closer to reality.”

For those unaware, plans for the 5G auction in India has been delayed for another six months. This arrives as brands like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea to get an extension for their trials. Talking about the device itself, Note 11T 5G will sport a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, which is an octa core processor that clocks at 2.4GHz and is based on the 6nm process. It sports a 6.6 inch FHD+ panel with 2400×1080 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Notably, it also the one of the first Note series device to have access to 7 bands, and will launch in the country on 30th November 2021.

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Refurbished HUAWEI premium smartphones on sale in China

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Nov 22, 2021

Huawei has started selling certified refurbished premium smartphones on its official online store in China. Hence, interested customers can now buy high-end HUAWEI devices at reduced price tags. The company has currently listed 8 models for sale.

HUAWEI Refurbished Smartphones Featured A As Huawei’s smartphone business is in trouble, the company is doing everything it can do to stay alive. Recently, it has even begun to license its hardware designs to other brands.

Now, it has also kicked off selling certified refurbished handsets. This could be mostly because of the firm’s inability to mass manufacture new phones as it used to once.

According to the official announcement post on Weibo, these refurbished handsets include 100% original components, including new batteries. They also ship with HarmonyOS 2 update.

Further, these devices undergo strict ‘Huawei quality’ inspections. They also come with a 1-year warranty. Hence, Huawei advertises them as value for money.

At the end of the day, refurbished phones do have some issues. For instance, ITHome says that some of the units may have minor scratches, bents, and other small damages, which are negligible for most customers, given the lower asking price than usual.

The following refurbished models are available for purchase on Vmall.

HUAWEI Mate30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN – Starts from ¥9,699 ($1,520)
HUAWEI Mate20 RS PORSCHE DESIGN – Starts from ¥4,799 ($752)
HUAWEI Mate30 Pro 5G – Starts from ¥5,039 ($790)
HUAWEI Mate30 Pro – Starts from ¥4,399 ($689)
HUAWEI Mate30 5G – Starts from ¥4,099 ($642)
HUAWEI Mate30 – Starts from ¥3,199 ($501)
HUAWEI P30 Pro – Starts from ¥3,299 ($517)
HUAWEI P30 – Starts from ¥2,599 ($407)

The certified refurbished HUAWEI smartphones are provided by the company’s partner Shenzhen Huihuibao Technology Co., Ltd.

realme’s mysterious ‘crossover’ teaser has got everyone scratching their heads

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 22, 2021

Monday is usually the favorite time for Chinese smartphone OEMs to drop teasers for their upcoming stuff, and we saw a few from companies like OPPO and Honor. However, realme’s teaser stood out the most given its irregular theme.

realme dropped a new poster this morning stating that the “most significant crossover in the history of science and technology” will be announced tomorrow morning.

It’s unclear what realme means by this, which is exactly what that’s got us scratching our heads. Tipsters seem to be quite clueless too. Still, the “realme x _____” tagline on the poster points towards some kind of collaboration with another brand. IT Home further says that the product released as part of the collab may not be a part of realme’s regular product line.

realme recently hit its phone sales target of 10 million units for 2021 in China, that too ahead of schedule, and as a result seems to be focusing on other products now.

Xu Qi, VP of realme China earlier said through a post on Weibo that high-res punch-hole displays will become mainstream in 2022, with new tech such as foldable and under-display growing more mature. While this does imply realme launching their own foldable device next year, it is unclear if today’s crossover poster is for the same.

Regardless, the suspense will be over tomorrow when the company drops some more details, so stay tuned.

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TikTok ban lifted in Pakistan after four months; company agrees to content moderation

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

Pakistan’s media regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has yet again lifted a ban imposed on TikTok after around four months. The move comes after the short video-sharing social media platform assured that it would control indecent content on the platform.

For those who are unaware, this is the fourth time in the past 15 months that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority imposed and lifted such a ban on TikTok. The platform was first blocked in October last year over what the regulator described as widespread complaints about allegedly “immoral, obscene, and vulgar” content on the app.

A statement issued by PTA said: “Subsequent to imposition of ban on 20 July 2021, PTA remained in communications with the TikTok management. As a result of continuous engagement, senior management of the platform assured PTA of its commitment to take necessary measures to control unlawful content in accordance with local laws and societal norms.”

Earlier this month, China-based TikTok and the PTA officials held a detailed discussion regarding content moderation on the social networking application in line with the local laws and societal norms.

In the meeting, the company highlighted initiatives, future strategies, and investments in the local market for ensuring safe, productive, informative, and legitimate content for Pakistani users. The app has been downloaded almost 39 million times in Pakistan.

TikTok has been banned in India since June last year along with a host of Chinese applications by the government. The app, which had about 200 million users at the time it was banned in India, is hoping to re-enter the Indian market.

Despite facing a ban in India and going thorugh a legal battle in the United States, ByteDance-owned TikTok became the highest-grossing application globally in the year 2020 with $540 million in profit.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro full specifications, Enco Free 2i renders leaked ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 22, 2021

OPPO will be unleashing the Reno 7 series of smartphones on Nov. 25 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Reno7 models are listed on JD.com and other retailer sites in China for reservations. Well ahead of the launch, a new report by GizNext has leaked the entire specs of the Reno 7 Pro.

OPPO Reno 7 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The JD listing of the OPPO Reno7 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 1200-Max SoC and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. It also revealed that the phone will come in two configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The new report states that it has an AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 402ppi pixel density, and a 92.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will come with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front-facing camera.

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The back panel of the phone features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone will come preinstalled with Android 11 and some other apps from OPPO. The fast charging tech available on the device will allow it to charge completely in just 32 minutes. It will offer connectivity options such as dual SIM, 5G, GPS, and a USB-C port.

The publication has also shared the renders of the Enco Free 2i renders that is scheduled to debut with the Reno7 series on Nov. 25. It will come with features like Bluetooth 5.0 with 10m connectivity range and 5W charging speeds. It further mentions that it supports a frequency range of 20Hz – 20KHz. It will be a new variant of the Enco Free2 TWS earbuds that were made official in May.

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OPPO Enco Free2i to launch on November 25

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 22, 2021

OPPO unveiled the OPPO Enco Free2 truly wireless earphones alongside the OPPO Reno6 series in China in late May. Now, as the company is all set to launch the OPPO Reno7 series on November 25, it has confirmed that it will be also announcing a new pair of TWS dubbed as OPPO Enco Free2i.

According to OPPO Smart Life official Weibo account, the smartphone brand will launch a new OPPO Enco product on November 25 in China. It will be presented at the OPPO Reno7 series launch conference.

As per the teaser page on OPPO’s official website and a product listing on OPPO Mall, this audio product is officially called OPPO Enco Free2i. Going by its name, we expect it to be a variant of OPPO Enco Free2 with some differences.

Unfortunately, the company hasn’t revealed anything about these wireless earbuds so far. Anyway, we expect to learn more about them before their announcement this Thursday.

For those unaware, the OPPO Enco Free2 earphones feature an AirPods-like design. However, their case is ovoid in shape. The main highlights of these earbuds are that they are tuned by Dynaudio and have support for up to 42dB active noise cancellation.

Other notable features of this TWS include up to 30-hour battery life, personalized sound boost, and gestures for camera controls.

Vivo Y74s 5G launched with Dimensity 810, 50MP dual cameras, and 44W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 22, 2021

Vivo has silently launched the Vivo Y74s 5G smartphone in China. The specifications of this phone are identical to the Vivo Y76s 5G, which went official earlier this month in China. Here is all that is known on the specifications, features, and pricing.

Vivo Y74s 5G specifications and features

The Vivo Y74s 5G has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 90.61 percent screen space. For security, it is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device comes preinstalled with OriginOS 1.0 UI based Android 11.

The Y74s has an 8-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. It offers features like dual-view mode, portrait mode, night scene mode. Its back panel has a dual-camera setup, which includes a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary lens. It offers features like night scene mode, portrait mode, 1080p video shooting, and slow-motion video recording.

The Dimensity 810 chipset powers the Vivo Y74s 5G. It comes in a single model that offers 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 4 GB of virtual RAM, and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,100mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. Usual connectivity features such as dual SIM, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the device. Lastly, the Y74s measures 7.79mm in thickness and weighs 7.79mm.

Vivo Y74s 5G pricing and availability

The Vivo Y74s 5G is priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$360) and it comes in Galaxy Blue and Starry Night Black colours. The company is yet to make it available for purchase in the Chinese market.

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iQOO 8, 8 Legend India launch may not happen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 22, 2021

In August, iQOO launched the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones in China. Since then, several reports have claimed that iQOO will be launching the iQOO 8 series in India in the succeeding month. It was speculated that these devices will launch as iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend. Tipster Debayan Roy, who had previously speculated on the India launch of the iQOO 8 series has now claimed that these phones may not launch in India.

At present, the iQOO 8 series of smartphones are only available in China. Reports from October claimed that the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend will launch around early November in India. Moreover, the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 series have been previously spotted at Geekbench, Google Play Console, and even at the BIS certification site.

While these listings hinted at the India launch of the iQOO 8 lineup, the company haven’t yet released a single teaser in India. If the company still has any plans to launch the iQOO 8 series in the country, it may soon release some teasers in the coming days.

The China wing of the brand is now reportedly working on the iQOO 9 lineup. This year, the company announced the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Pro in January. Hence, it is likely that these models will be replaced by the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in January 2022.

The iQOO 9 Pro could be equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip. There is no word on the processor of the iQOO 9.

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Ola Electric delays deliveries of S1 and S1 Pro scooters due to chip shortage

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

A few months ago, Ola Electric launched its electric two-wheeler scooters on the Indian market — Ola S1 and S1 Pro. At that time, the company had said that the deliveries will begin in October but that wasn’t the case.

The first batch of deliveries were scheduled for November 30 but the company has now decided to delay electric scooters to between December 15 to the end of the month, a two- to four-week delay from its earlier schedule.

The company has said that the delay is happening because of the shortage of chips and electronic parts. It is being reported that the company has stopped taking any new bookings until the chip shortage has eased.

In an email to customers, Ola Electic said: “Due to the ongoing global shortage of chipsets and electronic parts, there are some unavoidable delays to your Ola S1 delivery. We apologize for this delay and assure you that we are ramping up production as fast as we can so you can get your Ola S1 at the earliest.”

The company has claimed that the Ola S1 can offer a range of 121 kilometers while the Pro model’s range is rated at 181 kilometers. This is higher than other electric two-wheelers currently available in India. Ola will provide a portable 750W charger and is also setting up its ‘Hypercharger’ network across the country, allowing users to regain about 75 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes.

The Ola S1 has a starting price of ₹99,999 (~$1,348) while the pricing of the upgraded Ola S1 Pro starts at ₹1,29,999 (~$1,753). The bookings started on September 15 and the company announced it had done sales worth ₹600 crores on the first day, reaching ₹1,100 crores on the second day.

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Honor 60 series launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 22, 2021

Honor took to its Weibo handle today to reveal the Honor 60 series launch date. The company will be unleashing the Honor 60 lineup at 7:30 PM (local time) on Dec. 1 in China.

The video teaser released by the brand shows that the Honor 60 series’ color scheme will have starry sky elements. A previously seen promo image revealed that the Honor 60 will feature dual camera rings like the Honor 50 lineup.

The Honor 50 series, which debuted in June in China, included three models such as the Honor 50, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50 SE. Rumors have it that these models will be succeeded by the Honor 60, Honor 60 Pro, and Honor 60 SE. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to share the specs of these phones. It appears that the Honor 60 trio will rival the OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE that are scheduled to go official on Nov. 25.

Not much is known about the specs of the Honor 60 models. The vanilla and Pro models are likely to carry support for 66W fast charging, whereas the SE variant may come with 40W charging. Several Honor phones with model numbers such as GIA-AN00, ELZ-AN00, TNA-AN00, ANY-AN00, and LSA-AN00 have been spotted at 3C. It is likely that two of these devices may debut in the Chinese market as the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro.

To recollect, the Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro were driven by the Snapdragon 778G SoC. The Dimensity 900 chip powered the Honor 50 SE. It is likely that the company may offer improved chipsets on the Honor 60, 60 Pro, and 60 SE.

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Alleged Redmi K50 Gaming series specs, launch details emerge

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 22, 2021

Last week, we reported on the alleged model numbers of the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K50 series of phones. A few days from that, more details about two of those devices have emerged. Let’s take a look at what these handsets have to offer.

Xiaomiui has spilled beans on two upcoming Xiaomi smartphones, codenamed Matisse and Rubens. These devices bear shortened model numbers L10 and L11A respectively. Information about the duo has been found in the MIUI code and the IMEI database.

Xiaomi Matisse (L10)

Xiaomi Matisse will have three regional variants, namely China, Global, and India. This is based on its model numbers 21121210C, 21121210G, and 21121210I registered in the IMEI database.

In China, it will be sold under the Redmi brand, whereas in other markets, it will flaunt POCO branding. As the first four digits of the model numbers of Xioami devices indicate their release year and month, this phone could make its debut in December 2012.

However, Xiaomiui suggests that Xiaomi may not be able to release it in time as the handset’s software is still in development.

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As far as specs are concerned, the smartphone is said to be powered by the recently unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. It is expected to have either a 120Hz or a 144Hz OLED display with a mixture of Goodix and FPC in-screen fingerprint sensors.

For photography and videography, it will house quad cameras on the rear. The setup will include a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 13MP OmniVision OV13B10 ultra-wide unit, an 8MP OmniVision OV08856 telemacro shooter, and a 2MP GalaxyCore GC02M1 depth sensor. There’s also a variant of this phone with a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 main camera.

Lastly, talking about names, the handset is expected to go official as Redmi K50 Gaming or Redmi K50 Gaming Pro in China and POCO F4 GT in other markets.

Xiaomi Rubens (L11A)

Xiaomi Rubens currently only has a ‘China’ variant with model number 22041211AC. Unsurprisingly, the smartphone will feature Redmi branding in its home country.

Xiaomiui says that this device could go official as Redmi K50 Gaming Standard Edition. That’s because the Chinese Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, which is sold as POCO X3 GT in international markets was initially called Redmi K40 Gaming Standard Edition in its development stage.

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G and the Redmi K40 Gaming house chipsets from the same family, Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200 to be exact. Similarly, Xiaomi Rubens is said to be powered by the unannounced Dimensity 7000 chip, which is rumored to be the toned-down version of Dimensity 9000 expected to feature inside Xiaomi Matisse.

Unfortunately, not much is known about this handset, except that it will have triple rear cameras. The setup will include a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor.

According to its model number, the smartphone is scheduled to go official in April 2022.

OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, Reno7 SE official renders emerge, key specifications confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 22, 2021

OPPO Reno7 series is set to launch on Nov. 25 in China. Ahead of the launch, three Reno7 series models such as Reno 7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE are now listed for reservations on JD.com. These listings have revealed the key specs and official renders of the Reno7 trio.

OPPO Reno7

The Reno7 is listed in three colors such as Star Rain Wish (Blue), Dawn Gold, and Starry Night Black. It features a punch-hole panel on the front and a triple camera unit on the back. The thickness of the device is 7.59mm.

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As far as the specs are concerned, the listing reveals that the Reno7 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset and a 4,500mAh battery, which may carry support for 65W charging. It has a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. In China, it will be available in three variant such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

OPPO Reno7 Pro

The OPPO Reno7 Pro will also come in the same three colors as the Reno7. It sports a punch-hole display on the front and a quad-camera unit on the back. Its thickness is 7.45mm.

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The Reno7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1200-Max chip and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W rapid charging. It will be coming in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

OPPO Reno7 SE

The OPPO Reno7 SE renders show it will also come in the same three colors as Reno7 and 7 Pro. The Reno7 SE has a punch-hole display and a triple camera unit on the back. As compared to Reno7, the SE model has a thicker chin and a different camera arrangement.

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Its retailer listing further reveals that it will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

What’s your opinion on the design of the Reno7 models? Share your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Sony Xperia PRO-I now up for pre-order in China; costs 10,999 yuan ($1,723)

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

A few weeks ago, Sony launched the Xperia PRO-I flagship smartphone that comes packed with an impressive set of camera technology and features. This new device from the company is now up for pre-sale in China.

The Sony Xperia PRO-I, which is priced at 10,999 yuan (approximately $1,723) can now be pre-ordered in China and will start shipping from 6th December.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The device comes with three camera lenses, all of which are enhanced with ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating and a 3D iToF sensor. There’s a newly developed 24mm lens that adopts ZEISS Tessar Optics for delivering high-resolution images with less peripheral image distortion and more intense contrast and sharpness.

The 24mm lens is clubbed with two other sensors — a 12-megapixel 16mm f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and another 12-megapixel 50mm f/2.4 2x optical telephoto lens. It is touted to be the world’s first smartphone to come with a 1.0-type sensor with phase detection, packing an Exmor RS sensor with a 2.4µm pixel pitch for impressive low-light performance.

Sony claims the Xperia Pro-I to be the world’s first smartphone allowing users to shoot high-quality video in 4K 120fps and slow-motion video at up to 5x. There’s a monaural microphone next to the main camera for clear speech recording.

It supports the usual set of connectivity options, with support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6. The device runs the Android operating system and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with supports for 30W fast charging technology.

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MediaTek Dimensity 7000 5nm chip to reportedly have 75W fast charging support

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

A few days ago, MediaTek announced its latest flagship smartphone chipset — Dimensity 9000 which is manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process and is set to compete against the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (aka Snapdragon 898).

However, there are reports about the Taiwan-based company working on an upper mid-range chipset — Dimensity 7000. Ahead of the official launch, some details of this new processor from MediaTek have leaked online.

As per the report from tipster Digital Chat Station, the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 supports 75W charging, placing the chipset between the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 from its rival Qualcomm. It is expected to be based on ARM’s new V9 architecture which is also used in the Dimensity 9000 SoC.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7000 will be manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm process. This places the processor between Dimensity 1200 which is manufactured using a 6nm process and the newly announced Dimensity 9000 which is based on a 4nm process.

It is being claimed that the chipset has already entered the testing phase and if that’s true, then the official announcement of Dimensity 7000 should happen soon. But before that, we expect to get more details about this new chip through leaks as there’s still a lot of information about this upcoming processor that remains unknown.

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OPPO Reno7 series smartphones to launch in China on November 25

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

OPPO has been working on its next-generation Reno-series smartphones, which have been leaked quite a few times in the past. Now, the Chinese company has officially confirmed that the Reno7 series smartphones will be launched in China on 25th November.

Unlike its predecessors, there won’t be a Pro+ model which seems to have been replaced by the Reno7 SE. If this turns out to be true, then we will be getting the Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro smartphones later this week.

Based on the leaks and rumors so far, the Reno7 SE is expected to feature a 6.43-inch E3 AMOLED Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, coupled with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

It will have a triple-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper. The device is said to be powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

The OPPO Reno7 will be featuring a 6.5-inch OLED FHD+ 90Hz screen and pack MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. It will also have 8/12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

In the camera department, the phone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

On the other hand, the Reno7 Pro is said to have a 6.5-inch curved edge OLED display, offering Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to come equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8/12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

In the photography department, it will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 sensor, a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto lens.

While the OPPO Reno7 series smartphones are getting launched in China this week, reports indicate that two models of the lineup — Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will get launched in the Indian market early next year, in the month of January.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note20 receives One UI 4 beta in the United States

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Jeet

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Nov 22, 2021

Samsung has been rapidly expanding the list of devices eligible to receive the latest One UI 4 update based on the Android 12 operating system. After making the beta update available for newer flagship devices, it has also started rolling out a stable version.

Now, the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta is available for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 users in the United States. However, do note that it is currently available for users with unlocked devices and not carrier-locked phones.

All the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes.

The One UI 4.0 from Samsung brings some interesting and exciting features to the functionality of the Android 12 operating system. The modifications and additions look to be over 60, ranging from the color themes to functions and refinements. The company has also added some privacy and security features, which gives its users greater control over application privileges, among others.

As for the stable version rollout, Samsung will be releasing the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE in January 2022. Other devices set to receive the update in the same month include Galaxy Note10 series, Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold, and the Galaxy Z Fold2. In February next year, the update will be released for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy Tab S7/Tab S7+.

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Introducing SmallRig Mobile Video Cages for iPhone13 Pro and 13 Pro Max

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Nov 21, 2021

If you are an iPhone user and a content creator, then check out this amazing mobile video cage made by SmallRig. SmallRig designs and manufactures a range of accessories like gimbals, rigs, and cages that help you with vlogging, live blogging, movie making, etc. And their newly launched SmallRig Mobile Video Cage for iPhone13 Pro is available for $39.9 and the cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max is available for $42.9 only.

When it comes to filmmaking and content creation, iPhone 13 pro series is one of the best smartphone options available in the market. With its dedicated cinematic mode and the ability to capture 4K footage in the Apple ProRes codec, the iPhone 13 Pro series is one of the best tools for professional movie making. However, even if you have the best smartphone for filmography, you need additional supporting accessories to ensure minimum physical interference and maximum stability, and the SmallRig Mobile Video Cages for iPhone13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are perfect to maximise the cinematic features of the phone while maintaining its highlights. Thus, SmallRig Mobile Video Cages for iPhone 13 Pro series, help you to transform your regular smartphone into a professional camera.

Made from aluminum alloy, the Pro version weighs just 172g while the Pro Max version weighs around 185g. Fitted with a strong silicone bumper, the cage, protects your iPhone from accidental falls and scratches and an in-built quick-release mechanism helps you to get your smartphone in and out of the cage, quickly and easily. The SmallRig video cage comes with a precise fit for your lenses and buttons and is compatible with the M-Mount and 17mm threaded lenses. It also allows wireless charging.

To attach additional accessories like microphones, LED lights, handles, tripods, etc the cage comes with two cold shoe mounts and multiple 1/4″-20 anti-twist mounting points which can be used for both horizontal and vertical shooting. This makes it perfect for vlogging, live blogging, professional movie making, etc.

You can now buy the SmallRig Mobile Video Cage for iPhone13 Pro at an Early Bird Price of $39.90 while the cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max is available for $42.9 only at smallrig.com.

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Pova 5G, Tecno’s first 5G phone’s renders, key specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2021

Tecno is reportedly working on the launch of the Tecno Pova Neo smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the company could be also working on its first 5G phone called the Tecno Pova 5G. Key specifications as well as the renders of the device have now been revealed.

Tecno Pova 5G specifications and design

Tech Arena24 YouTuber has revealed that the Tecno Pova 5G has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The official render of the device shows it will be sporting a punch-hole design.

The first 5G phone from the brand will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. It will offer users 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device is packed with a 6,000mAh battery that offers 18W fast charging.

There is no word on the front camera of the Pova 5G. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit, which is coupled with a quad-LED flash unit. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Shown above is the Aether Black edition of the device. It is likely that the Pova 5G will also come in other colors.

Tecno Pova 5G pricing and availability

The Tecno Pova 5G will be priced between $280 and $300. The device is expected to rival the likes of the Redmi Note 11T 5G in multiple markets including India. It may debut in the African markets in December.

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Tecno Pova Neo full specifications, renders leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2021

So far, Tecno has launched two phones namely, Pova and Pova 2 under the Pova series in different markets. It appears that the next Pova series from the brand will be Tecno Pova Ne. The device is expected to debut soon in African markets. Ahead of the launch, the entire specs and renders of the device have now appeared.

Tecno Pova Neo design

The Tecno Nova Neo renders show that it will be arriving in three colors such as Obsidian Black, Geek Blue, and Powehi. Its front side features a waterdrop notch screen and its back panel has a dual-camera setup with quad-LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The volume buttons and a power key are placed on its right edge.

Tecno Pova Neo specifications

The Tecno Pova Noe is expected to arrive with a 6.82-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The device is likely to draw power from a 6,000mAh battery. There are some speculations that it may arrive with support for 18W charging.

The Helio P22 chipset may power the device with 4 GB of RAM. It may offer users with 64 GB of built-in storage. For selfies, it may offer an 8-megapixel front camera, and its back panel could be with a 13-megapixel dual-camera system.

Tecno Pova Neo pricing and availability

The Pova Neo is likely to be priced at KSH 16,500 (~$147). It is speculated that the phone may go official in December.

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Moto G200 India launch tipped, launch likely in December

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 21, 2021

Last week, Motorola unveiled a slew of smartphones such as Moto G200, Moto G71, Moto G51, Moto G41, and Moto G31. A recent report claimed that the Lenovo-owned company will release the G71, G51, and G41 phones in India. Now, a tipster has claimed that the Moto G200 will be also released in the country.

According to tipster Debayan Roy, a new Motorola smartphone with Snapdragon 888+ is launching soon in India. He first claimed that this phone, which appears to be the Moto G200, will launch on Nov.30 in the country. Later, the tipster released another tweet stating that the India launch of the G200 has been delayed. Hence, it won’t be launching on Nov. 30.

He has now claimed that the Moto G200 will debut in India in the first or second week of December. It remains to be seen whether the phone will carry the G200 moniker or the Edge branding.

Moto G200 specifications and price

The Moto G200 has a 6.8-inch LCD FHD+ that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS. The Snapdragon 888+ chipset powers the Moto G200 with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The device comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The G200 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It is priced at €449 (~$507; ~Rs 37,650) in Europe.

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