Electric vehicles will be as cheap as petrol vehicles in India in just two years, according to Nitin Gadkari

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Nov 9, 2021

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, during a webinar organized by the Sustainability Foundation, Denmark, said that electric vehicles will cost as much as petrol vehicles in the next two years. This will be so thanks to the production-linked incentives provided by the Indian government. The installation of EV charging ports at fuel stations and major highways will also be a major contributor.

The statement is quite significant considering EVs are yet to pick up pace in terms of sales. A recent report had shown EVs only covered 1.3% of vehicle sales in India in FY 2020-21. But a cost reduction in new energy vehicles paired with a boost in production should increase their sale significantly.

India had already planned to have 30 percent EV sales for private cars, 70 percent for commercial vehicles, 40 percent for buses, and 80 percent for two and three-wheelers. Gadkari now says that the government isn’t only focusing on the penetration of EVs in the country, but also ensuring that EV charging stations get their energy from renewable sources instead of coal (via 91mobiles).

“Within two years, the cost of EVs will come down to a level that will be at par with their petrol variants. Already GST is only 5 percent on EVs and the cost of lithium-ion batteries is also declining,” said Gadkari. “Besides, the government has already framed a policy allowing petrol pumps to set up EV charging stations. In two years, there will be a lot of charging points across India as well.”

Gadkari further added saying that there’s no benefit in producing coal-based electricity and that their full attention is now on renewable sources such as solar, tidal, wind energy, and biomass.

He also believes that EV charging through solar panel systems at homes, malls, and offices would make electric vehicles more affordable and adaptable. India is after all the fourth largest country in terms of renewable energy capacity.

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Qualcomm seeks to deepen its cooperation with its Chinese partners

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Nov 9, 2021

Qualcomm is seeking to deepen and grow its relationship with its partners in China. The news arrives as the company sets its expansion plans in fields like 5G, artificial intelligence, IoT (internet of things), and more.

According to a ChinaDaily report, a senior executive of the American chipmaking giant shared the news in a comment. This statement came as the company is teaming up with local partners in China to showcase a number of new advanced solutions and products at the China Intentional Import Expo that is currently being held in Shanghai. The comment was made by Frank Meng, chairman of Qualcomm China.

The senior official further added that China’s efforts will also help in creating more open and inclusive business environment. Additionally, the executive believes that its willingness to share development opportunities with the world will also help raise international cooperation for innovation. Meng said that such efforts are also what encouraged Qualcomm to set up investment in China and expand its cooperation with Chinese partners.

The Chairman stated that the deepening cooperation with Chinese partners will also help in the development and growth in fields like smart terminals, industrial internet, smart transportation, smart cities, and other industries. In other words, the growing partnership is also a promotion of digital economy and its development.

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NVIDIA’s DRIVE Concierge is a Siri-like voice assistant but for cars

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Nov 9, 2021

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang, in his GTC keynote, announced NVIDIA DRIVE Concierge and DRIVE Chauffeur AI platforms. These are dedicated to removing the stress and hassles of everyday driving using intelligent technologies.

NVIDIA DRIVE Concierge is an AI-driven assistant that combines conversational voice assistance with driver monitoring and autonomous parking tech. With it, drivers and passengers have access to always-on intelligent services that make use of NVIDIA DRIVE IX and NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar tech for real-time conversational AI.

Omniverse Avatar enables DRIVE Concierge to serve as a digital assistant, helping them make recommendations, book reservations, make phone calls and provide alerts. It comes with 3D graphics so that drivers and passengers can see what’s in the mind of the vehicle’s AI.

Here’s the tech in action:

DRIVE Concierge is also an on-demand valet, designed to effortlessly park the car and give unparalleled convenience to the driver as a result. It also doubles up as a guardian and uses interior cameras to pull the driver’s attention to the road whenever necessary.

DRIVE Chauffeur is an AI-assisted driving platform based on the NVIDIA DRIVE AV SDK that can handle both highway and urban traffic with the utmost safety. It aims to completely relieve a human from driving ensuring safety, while also saving time and energy.

DRIVE Chauffeur makes use of the Drive Hyperion 8 sensor set that is now available for 2024 model cars. Volvo and Mercedez have already announced partnerships that will use NVIDIA Drive tech in future cars.

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Samsung hints at November 19 launch for its Exynos chip with AMD GPU

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Nov 9, 2021

Samsung and AMD have been known to be working together for a while now for an upcoming custom made Exynos chipset that features RDNA graphics from Team Red. Although, while this new chip is in the works, it has yet to be officially announced. But now, we might have an official date for its launch.

According to a recent Instagram post on the South Korean tech giant’s @samsungexynos, the rumored Exynos 2200 SoC might be made official on the 19th of November 2021. The post on Instagram reads “With gaming graphics continuing to evolve, let’s show you what entertainment will look like in the future. Everything changes on November 19, 2021.” The social media post even brought in a new “#EverythingChanges,” which signifies a big announcement being on the way.

So, this might be an official confirmation for the upcoming next gen Exynos will be announced later this month. In the caption, Samsung adds that “Gaming has come a long way. What we used to deem ‘immersive’, relied on a slew of external factors, like the surrounding environment. But the advancements of semiconductors have changed that – learn how, when we move to our new home on Nov. 19th. Stay tuned.”

While AMD’s RDNA architecture for graphics is sure to boost gaming performance on new Samsung smartphones that feature this chip, we still don’t know the finer details. AMD had recently teased certain features like ray tracing and variable rate shading earlier this year, but we will still have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure.

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Researchers discover new Bluetooth vulnerability that can expose your location

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Nov 9, 2021

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a way to track a phone based on its Bluetooth signal.

The UCSD researchers focused on fingerprinting devices communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy (via Android Police). BLE tech was designed to reduce the power consumption of traditional Bluteooth at the cost of a bit of bandwidth and range. However, its negatives were outweighed by its positives considering it only used 1% of the power required by traditional Bluetooth. This allowed BLE-equipped devices to broadcast constantly.

Rather than trying to break through the encryption of the data within the signal, the researchers instead focused on identifying unique features of the radio signal being broadcast. All wireless transmitters have a signal variance unique to each device. These disturbances are carried through the signal and can be isolated from the data, creating a unique fingerprint for the broadcasting device.

The fingerprints are fairly unique too. The researchers found that both the false-positive rate and the false-negative rate were below 5% when using the technique. And on some devices, like the Pixel 5, the false-negative rate was 0%. This means that there wasn’t a single case where the fingerprint was incorrectly identified.

But while the figures can be scary, it is worth noting that there are significant limits on the feasibility of this tracking method. For starters, not all imperfections are unique. Some BLE chipsets produce similar imperfections, making identification much more challenging. Further, fingerprints can vary based on temperature, which limits the Bluetooth vulnerability to more stable environments.

Bottom line is, the Bluetooth vulnerability isn’t much to be concerned about. But if it keeps bothering you, then your best bet would be to simply turn off your Bluetooth, at least when you don’t need it.

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Here’s a 3rd party Windows 11 tool that makes installing Android APKs easier

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Nov 9, 2021

Microsoft had just recently released Windows 11, which was the latest iteration of the popular PC operating system. It arrived with various improvements and new features over the previous gen Windows 10, with one of its most anticipated feature being support for Android apps. However, this feature was omitted during its initial launch and running Android apps at the moment is still limited. But, there is a simple tool that makes it just too easy.

For those unaware, Android apps being run directly on the new OS iteration had a few limitations. This included that the supported list of apps is limited to just the Amazon app store. Many were disappointed that the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) wouldn’t feature Google’s official support, but it isn’t surprising due to requirements for Google Play certification. Although, this could change in the future but we have to rely Amazon’s android ecosystem for now.

Thankfully, Microsoft did not lock down the WSA and some have already figured out how to find ways around the limitations and sideload Google Play Store, its apps, and even services. But this requires some technical knowledge, like how to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This is where the WSATools utility comes in, as it offers you a much more easier method of sideloading Android APKs (Via SlashGear).

The third party tool is currently available for free on Microsoft Store and allows you select an APK downloaded from some other app store and install it on your Windows 11 system. Furthermore, this process is even automated so you won’t have to bother with installing ADB and other related tools at all. In other words, its a single tool that makes the process of sideloading extremely simplified. It remains to be seen if the company ends up blocking this feature sometime in the future, but for now, it is one of the best ways to install Android APKs outside of the meager 50 apps offered on Amazon’s app store.

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OPPO foldable phone with external folding display spotted in a patent, launch imminent?

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Nov 9, 2021

A patent filed by OPPO on CNIPA shows that the Chinese smartphone company is set to soon lift the curtains on its first-ever foldable phone. The design featured on the patent is reminiscent of a prototype from 2019, indicating that OPPO has been working on the phone for over a couple of years now.

The images (via 91mobiles) reveal a phone not too different in design from the Huawei Mate X that was unveiled back in 2019. It sports an external folding display. Because of this, its power and volume buttons are all on the right side of the device. The left side is part of the display itself.

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The patent images further reveal that the phone will have a vertical camera module. While it’s difficult to ascertain, the module looks like it can easily fit 3 lenses. The top of the device has a SIM card tray and the bottom part holds a USB Type-C charging port along with the speaker.

GSMArena had earlier reported that the OPPO foldable phone may launch as early as this month. That remains unconfirmed officially though.

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Expected specifications of the device include an 8-inch foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology. The Snapdragon 888 is expected to be powering the phone – a strange move considering that the Snapdragon 898 is set to be unveiled pretty soon.

Previous rumors talked about the OPPO foldable having a 50 MP primary rear camera with Sony’s IMX766 sensor and a 32 MP selfie shooter, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Samsung first to develop faster & more efficient 14nm LPDDR5X DRAM for next gen flagship phones

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Nov 9, 2021

Samsung Electronics has just announced its latest LPDDR5X DRAM. The company is the first in the industry to develop the next generation memory module that is faster and more efficient over the previous generation.

The South Korean tech giant unveiled its latest LPDDR5X DRAM earlier today (9th November 2021) and it is the first memory module in the industry to be based on the 14nm process. Furthermore, the memory is a 16 gigabit Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM that will be featured in upcoming flagship grade smartphones that are set to launch next year. Previously, we had even reported on Xiaomi 12 being equipped with LPDDR5X memory along with the next gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC.

Apart from smartphones, the company’s latest DRAM will also has applications in high speed data service applications including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. SangJoon Hwang, Senior Vice President and Head of Samsung’s DRAM Design Team, stated that “In recent years, hyper connected market segments such as AI, augmented reality (AR) and the metaverse, which rely on extremely fast large-scale data processing, have been rapidly expanding.”

He further added that “Our LPDDR5X will broaden the use of high-performance, low power memory beyond smartphones and bring new capabilities to AI-based edge applications like servers and even automobiles.” Notably, the company’s LPDDR5X will offer over 1.3x faster processing speed while consuming nearly 20 percent lower power than the previous LPDDR5 solution, which should benefit the upcoming smartphone generations.

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iQOO 8 India launch nears as its bags BIS certification

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Nov 9, 2021

iQOO India is reportedly planning to launch the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend smartphones in India this month. Today, the vanilla iQOO 8 with model number V2136 was founded listed in the database of BIS authority. The BIS certification is a good hint that its India launch may not be far away.

iQOO 8 receives the Indian BIS certification.#iQOO #iQOO8 pic.twitter.com/KyKsaz58Nf

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 9, 2021

The specifications of the iQOO 8 are no secret since it has already been launched in China. It features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. The device is fitted with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 11 OS.

The iQOO 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 888v mobile platform. It is assisted by up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device lacks support for external storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper. The device is backed by a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

iQOO India is currently silent on the launch of the iQOO 8 series. Probably, the company may start teasing its next flagship phones for India in the coming days.

Reports have revealed that China’s iQOO 8 Pro may get rebranded as the iQOO 8 Legend in India. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 50-megapixel (gimbal OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, and a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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Huawei donates its open source OS ‘openEuler’

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Nov 9, 2021

Earlier today (9th November 2021), Huawei officially announced during the Operating System Industry Summit 2021 that it will be joining hands with all of its partners in the community to formally donate its open source operating system, openEuler.

At the conference, the Chinese tech giant announced that it will be donating its openEuler operating system to the OpenAtom Foundation. For those unaware, the openEuler program was initially announced back in 2019, with the new openEuler OS being launched back in September 25. While the company’s HarmonyOS was targeted for smart terminals, IoT terminals, and industrial terminals, openEuler was aimed for servers, edge computing, and cloud infrastructure.

According to Wang Tao, Executive Director of Huawei and Director of ICT Infrastructure Business Management, stated that the company will be donating the complete source code of its open source operating system along with the brand’s trademark, community infrastructure, and other related assets to OpenAtom Foundation. As of right now, the openEuler platform’s community has brought in around 10,000 developers across nearly a hundred special interest groups, and even bringing in 300 companies.

Despite donating its open source platform, Deng Taihua, Huawei’s vice president and president of computing product line, said that the company will continue to invest in and promote the development of openEuler in five aspects. This includes, technological innovation, ecological construction, commercial promotion, open source construction, and talent development. In other words, it still aims to grow the platform.

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Google Pixel 6 can be unlocked by unregistered fingerprints in some cases

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Nov 9, 2021

The Google Pixel 6 has been touted by Google as being “a new standard for mobile security”, and makes use of multiple technologies like TrustZone that are processed using a dedicated Titan M2 security chip. However, even with all of that security prowess, Google has seemingly overlooked the most basic aspect with its Pixel 6 series that keeps phones secure – the fingerprint scanner.

A Redditor recently posted a video of his Pixel 6 fingerprint unlock in action. The video quite clearly shows that the device has only one finger registered. But upon handing the phone over to his wife, he found that she was able to unlock it as well – with her unregistered fingerprint.

Other Redditors chimed in saying they’ve observed similar peculiarities, and many have begun to ask if the Google Pixel 6 series’ fingerprint hardware itself isn’t up to the mark.

This comes not long after an influx of complaints about the fingerprint sensor being frustratingly slow and even unresponsive. Google had responded by saying that the “enhanced security algorithms” are to blame as they may take longer to authenticate users’ fingerprints – quite ironic to say for a phone that gives a green light to unregistered fingerprints.

Google is yet to respond to the issue. And while we wait for the California-based tech giant to come up with something clever to say, let’s take the matters into our own hands and try to pinpoint the source of trouble.

So, the Pixel 6 series makes use of the now-dated optical in-display fingerprint scanner tech that works by reflecting light off of your finger. While it’s more economical, it’s not necessarily the most accurate and speediest.

The newer ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner tech first featured on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is known to be a faster and more reliable alternative as it uses inaudible sound waves instead of light. This enables it to work quite well even through dirt, oil, grime, or water.

Had Google opted for an ultrasonic fingerprint, it’s likely that this problem would never have existed in the first place.

Another potential culprit has been pointed out by none other than the Redditors in the same post. The idea is that screen protectors may retain the fingerprint of a user on the underside and trigger phantom fingerprint detection. This may be possible but is unlikely considering a fingerprint will have to be left in the perfect location.

Regardless, Google needs to address the problem through software optimization if possible and as soon as possible. Security flaws like these, after all, don’t mean well for the image of a phone marketed as going big on security, and may even impact sales.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design limited-edition to go on sale from November 11

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Nov 9, 2021

Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones last month in China. Apart from launching the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ smartphones, the company also unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design limited-edition phone. The handset is now listed on JD.com and is scheduled to go on sale from Nov. 11 in China.

Remi Note 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+:

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design limited edition comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$422). The regular Note 11 Pro+ with the same amount of RAM and storage is priced at Rs 2,299 Yuan (~$359).

The two major attractions of Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design is its processor and design. It is the first phone to feature the Dimensity 920, which was announced in August. The Note 11 Pro and the regular Note 11 Pro+ also features the same chip.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design has a green-colored glass back. The company has imprinted the Redmi logo with the world’s first holographic levitation process. This allows the Redmi logo to flaunt a 3D floating look. Lastly, it also features the signature of Redmi brand spokesperson Wang Yibo.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, MIUI 12.5 based Android 11, a 16-megapixel front camera, and 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Dimensity 920 chipset is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. Lastly, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Deal: Get BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop for $399 (Retail Price $900)

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Nov 9, 2021

BMAX Official Store is offering amazing discounts on the BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop for its world premiere. The laptop which retails for $900, will be available at a promotional sale price of $499 right now only at AliExpress.

However, on account of the Double 11 Sale, BMAX Official Store is giving out a $50 Store Coupon and a further $50 Store code. Thus you can buy the BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop at a discounted price of $399 ($499 -$50-$50) at AliExpress. Please note that this sale starts on 11.11 and ends on 11.12, 23.59.59.

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BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop features a 14.1-inch FHD IPS display with 1920 x 1080p resolution, 81.7% screen-to-body ratio, and multi-angle viewing. Moreover, the display is a 10 point precision touchscreen. The lightweight ultra-thin laptop weighs just 2.9lbs (1.3kg) and is beautifully designed with a full metal case.

The ultra-slim laptop comes in 6 usage modes viz. tablet, portable, drawing, laptop, stand, and tent. This means you can use this laptop for different needs and in different scenarios. Whether you are a working professional, a student, a tutor, or an artist, you can easily customize and convert BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop, as per your need.

The BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop runs on Intel Core M7-6Y75 Processor and uses the Intel 9th Gen HD Graphics 515. Fitted with 8GB RAM, it comes with a 256GB SSD, with an option to expand later. The laptop comes with a borderless full-sized keyboard that gives you clear and powerful feedback that can be fine-tuned for a more individualistic experience and a large precision touchpad that makes it easy to navigate through your work. Moreover, with the two-level backlight function, you don’t have to worry about the lighting or surrounding when using your laptop.

BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop comes with 2 acoustic chambers and four high-quality speakers that give you an immersive audio experience and the 37Wh, 2-cell battery easily gives you 6 to 8 hours of battery life when fully charged.

Generally retailing for $900, you can now buy BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop at a discounted price of $499. However, as a part of the Double 11 Sale, the BMAX official store is giving a $50 Store Coupon and a $50 additional Store code. So you can buy the BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop for a further discounted price of $399 only at the Double 11 Sale at AliExpress.

Please note that this offer is available only from 11.11 to 11.12, 23.59.59. This is a limited stock offer. So be sure to add to the cart your BMAX Y14 Pro 2-in-1 360° Convertible Laptop asap.

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Realme achieves its 10 million phone sales target in 2021 ahead of schedule in China

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Nov 9, 2021

Realme has officially reached its 10 million smartphone sales target that it had projected for the year 2021 in the Chinese market. The company had set the annual goal at the start of this year and has achieved it ahead of schedule.

Earlier this year, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Vice President, Xu Qi, had set a goal for annual sales to hit 10 million units this year. This goal was for the Chinese market in particular and the company shared this achievement earlier today (9th November 2021) on social media. We had also reported on Realme selling over 1 million units through both offline and online channels in a week, as part of the Double 11 (Singles Day) sale event.

Notably, this achievement is also indicative of the massive growth the brand has seen over the last two years. Earlier this month, Xu Qi had also stated that the company will be focusing on launching premium grade smartphones in the Chinese market with high end specifications next year, although, he refrained from revealing any further details regarding this matter. However, the brand’s mid range segment still has a strong presence in its home country’s market with the Realme Q3s being one of the most popular models in terms of sales during the Double 11 season, with over 100,000 units being sold on the first day of sale alone.

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Lava AGNI 5G launched as first 5G phone from an Indian brand, costs Rs 17,999 (~$243) with pre-book offer

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Nov 9, 2021

Lava AGNI 5G has debuted in India. It has arrived as the first-ever 5G-ready phone from an Indian brand. Priced under Rs 20,000 (~$270), the AGNI 5G is packed with enticing specs. Furthermore, it offers an impressive design that allows it to rival other 5G phones from Chinese brands in a similar price range.

Lava AGNI 5G specifications and features

The Lava AGNI 5G features a massive 6.78-inch LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is flanked with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The power button available on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

For selfies, the AGNI 5G is fitted with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera unit has a 64-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel ultrawide shooter with a 115-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a dual-LED flash. The phone runs on a near-stock version of Android 11.

The AGNI 5G is fueled by the latest Dimensity 810 5G chipset. It offers users with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 30W rapid charging. The usual connectivity features like dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the AGNI 5G.

Lava AGNI 5G price in India

The Lava AGNI 5G is priced at Rs 19,999 (~$270). It will be available for purchase through Lava India’s online store, leading e-retailers, and retail stores from Nov. 11. Customers who pre-book the AGNI 5G with a payment of Rs 500 (~$7) will be entitled to get it at lowered price of Rs 17,999 (~$243). The handset comes in Fiery Blue color only.

What’s your opinion on the Lava AGNI 5G? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments.

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Realme GT Neo2 Europe launch date, pricing revealed

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Nov 9, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 Europe launch date is now confirmed. The Chinese manufacturer will be holding a dedicated launch event for the Neo2 in Europe on Nov. 15 at 2 PM (local time). The event will be livestreamed across the social media channels of the brand. Ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the pricing of the GT Neo2.

As can be seen in the screenshots shared by the tipster, the Realme GT Neo2 will come in two trims such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in Europe. These models are said to be priced at 449 euros and 549 euros, respectively. The screengrabs show that the device will be available in Neo Blue and Neo Black colors.

The specifications of the Realme GT Neo2 are no secret since it has already launched in markets like India and China. At present, there is no word on the sale date of the smartphone for the European markets.

realme GT Neo 2 European prices via official website.

-8GB+128GB: €449
-12GB+256GB: €549
-Neo Blue & Neo Black pic.twitter.com/moNH6p6yI3

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) November 7, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 specifications

The Realme GT Neo2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The FHD+ display supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 chipset and 5,000mAh battery are the driving force of the smartphone. The device ships with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The GT Neo2 has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera, which is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

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Tencent Music partners with Apple Music to expand its catalog globally

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Nov 9, 2021

China-based Tencent Music Entertainment Group has partnered with Apple Music and as a benefit of this partnership, record labels and artists who are a part of TME Music Cloud can now distribute their music globally through Apple Music.

The company says that this will enable music lovers to explore China’s unique music culture and genres, enhancing the global discovery of Chinese music and assisting in the international development of Chinese musicians.

This development will also help promote more high-quality Chinese music overseas. It is not known what exactly TME’s “Music Cloud” is but it appears that the platform will serve small-time artists who lack distribution and marketing help from big labels.

Over the past years, Tencent Music Entertainment has built a platform for independent musicians for distributing their works, attract fans, host virtual concerts, which can eventually help them generate income.

Currently, there’s not much information available about this partnership and whatever the company has announced is quite vague. It’s unlikely that Tencent will share its expensive licensed music with Apple Music but we’ll know for sure when more details are available.

This isn’t the first time Tencent has joined hands with a major online music giant. A few years ago, in 2017, the Chinese internet giant had entered a share swapping agreement with Spotify but it didn’t include content sharing.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones to soon get One UI 4 Beta update

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Nov 9, 2021

Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones and recently closed the program as the South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch a stable version.

Soon after closing the One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series, the company opened it for its recently launched foldable smartphones. Now, it appears that the last year’s Galaxy S20 series phones are next in line to receive the new beta update.

A moderator of the Samsung Members forum has said that the company is preparing to soon open the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones. This development was first reported by Tizenhelp.

Further, it has also been revealed that the One UI 3.1 with firmware version ending EUI4 would be the last software update based on the Android 11 operating system from the company for these smartphones.

While Samsung has not yet shared any details related to this, it’s safe to assume that the recruitment for beta testers for the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 lineup could start by the end of this month. It could be limited to select markets, including South Korea, China, Germany, India, the US, and the UK.

Once the program opens and starts recruiting beta testers, 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.

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Vivo V23e launched with 50MP selfie camera, 64MP triple cameras, Helio G96

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2021

Vivo has silently announced the Vivo V23e handset in Vietnam. It is the first V23 series to go official. Reports have revealed that the lineup includes other models such as Vivo V23e 5G, Vivo V23, and Vivo V23 Pro+. As the moniker suggests, the V23e replaces the V21e that went official earlier this year.

Vivo V23e specifications and features

The Vivo V23e measures 160.87 x 74.28 x 7.36mm / 7.41mm and weighs 172 grams. The glass-bodied phone is fitted with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The FHD+ display supports only a 60Hz refresh rate.

The MediaTek Helio G96 chip is driven by the Vivo V23e. The device ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It has a 4,050mAh battery to keep the lights on. The handset supports 44W fast charging through USB-C. The Android 11 along with FunTouch OS 12 comes preloaded on the V23e. For additional storage, the device has a dedicated microSD card slot.

The Vivo V23e’s display notch houses autofocus enabled 50-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device features a triple camera unit, which includes a 64-megapixel main snapper, a 115-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth lens. The device offers usual connectivity features such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo V23e pricing and availability

The Vivo V23e comes in two colors like Moonlight Shadow and Melody Dawn. It is priced at VND 8,490,000 (~$375). The device is also expected to release in other Asian markets.

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ViewSonic Elite XG320U gaming monitor with 144Hz 4K resolution launched in Brazil

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Jeet

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Nov 9, 2021

ViewSonic, a California-based electronics manufacturer, has launched a new gaming monitor in the Brazilian market — ViewSonic Elite XG320U. The product, which was first announced in the United States a few months ago, comes with some interesting features making it well-suited for gaming purposes.

The gaming monitor features thin edges around the screen and features RGB lighting to give it a cool gamer look. The Elite XG320U comes with support for tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, with a wide range of motion for optimal viewing position.

It features a 32-inch display offering Ultra HD 4K screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a high refresh rate of 144Hz. It features a 1ms response rate (MPRT) and has an HDMI 2.1 port to ensure compatibility with PCs and gaming consoles.

Apart from one HDMI 2.1 port, one HDMI 2.0 port, and one DisplayPort, it also comes with three USB 3.2 Type-A ports, Micro USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting gaming peripherals with the monitor.

The product also comes with VESA DisplayHDR 600 and Adobe 99% RGB color coverage to ensure more faithful color reproduction. It is also certified with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and PureXP Motion Blue Reduction technologies. Further, the company is also promising quantum dot technology that maximizes the potential in games.

ViewSonic has kept the Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the product at $999 in the United States. However, the pricing in the Brazilian market hasn’t been announced yet but will soon go on sale through Kabum and Amazon.

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