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Deal: Get Orfeld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with 20000Pa Suction Power for a 16% discount

This festive season, are you looking for a powerful cordless vacuum cleaner without burning a hole in your pocket? Then, Orfeld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with a 20000Pa Suction Power could be your best choice. A recent 16% discount makes the deal even sweeter after using coupon code 165AKXJY on the checkout page.

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The ultralightweight Orfeld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner uses a deep cleaning process with the powerful dual suction motor. The advanced technology further improves the cleaning efficiency using 20000Pa suction. It can effectively pick dust, debris, large particles from hardwood floors, tile floors, and marble floors.

The Orfeld Vaccum Cleaner operates in two suction modes and the user can choose to depend upon the usage:

  • Normal Mode – 8000Pa
  • Turbo Mode – 20000Pa

The cordless function improves portability and enhances usability as the user can freely clean the floor, sofa corners, and ceiling. It is a modular Vacuum Cleaner that can be snapped together from pieces to improve its functionality.

While cleaning, Orfeld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner does not pollute the environment. The presence of the T10 filter system catches the dust and further prevents it from accumulating in the air. Upon a single full charge, the Li-ion battery can offer 50 mins runtime. It is an ultra-lightweight Vacuum cleaner that measures just 2.7lbs.

The company offers several accessories like a Flexible LED electric brush to improve workability.

It is a great offer to grab the Orfeld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner at the discounted price of $85.67 after using the coupon code 165AKXJY on the Amazon checkout page. It is a limited-time discount and is only applicable for a day.

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India smartphone sales to reach $7.6 billion during 2021 festive season

Almost all sectors are affected by the global semiconductor shortage. At the same time, the smartphone market is also facing a shortage of components. Despite the struggles, smartphone sale in India is estimated to reach a new peak during the 2021 festive season.

Diwali Lamp Photo by Hakan Erenler from Pexels
Photo by Hakan Erenler from Pexels

According to a report by Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in India during the 2021 festive season will hit a whopping $7.6 billion. The sales began in the first week of October and they are expected to last until Diwali (November 4).

It was Amazon and Flipkart, who kicked off this year’s festive season sale (as always) with their Great Indian Festival and Big Billion Days respectively.

High consumer demand will be the key driving factor of sales this year. It will be backed up by high pent-up demand and aggressive promotions in the mid and premium categories.

However, due to the shortage of components, OEMs have been forced to hike the price of several models. As a result, sales in the budget segment will be impacted.

Therefore, brands are offering promotions on mid-range and premium models to lure in customers, just like what Canalys pointed out recently. For instance, Xiaomi is trying its best to make a name in the premium category by providing attractive deals on the Mi 11 series of devices.

Finally, due to an increase in sales of mid-to-high tier (>$200) models, the overall ASP of smartphones in India during the 2021 festive season is forecasted to grow at 14% YoY. However, the sales growth will only increment by 1% YoY.

 

 

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Apple loses legal battle against Huawei MatePod trademark

Apple has just lost a legal attempt to prevent Huawei from trademarking the name “MatePod.” The company sought to block this trademark in China but the CNIPA (Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration) rejected the attempt.

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According to an SCMP report, iPhone maker was seeking to prevent the MatePods trademark due to its similarity with its own branding trademarks. This includes product lines that use the term Pod such as iPod, EarPods, and AirPods. The Cupertino based company argued that the Chinese tech giant had “maliciously copied” its trademark, which could even have a negative impact on society.

However, this argument did not sway the CNIPA, which ruled in favor of Huawei. The trademark authority further added that there was “insufficient evidence” that proved Huawei’s applications to be copies. Notably, Huawei was also granted the MatePod trademark, although, Apple still has the right to file for additional appeals to CNIPA to go back on this decision. Unfortunately, Huawei declined to comment on the matter, while Apple has yet to respond to SCMP’s request for a comment.

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The ruling from CNIPA did acknowledge the similarities between both firms in aspects like “functionalities, sales channels and target consumers.” However, “the spelling of the trademarks are different, and the differentiations in pronunciation and the overall appearance are distinct. Therefore, the trademarks of the two companies are not similar trademarks on similar products and the coexistence would not cause confusion among the consumers.”

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Letv Watch W6 released with 1.39-inch round AMOLED display & SpO2 tracking

Letv has now released the Letv Watch W6 smartwatch barely a few weeks after the launch of its S1 mobile phone. The watch is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED “high-definition retina color” display for crisp visuals.

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Dozens of personalized watch faces have also been provided for endless customization. The watch supports blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, sleep monitoring, and 7 sports modes. It also comes with support for advanced functions like Bluetooth calls and music playback.

In terms of battery life, the Letv Watch W6 can last up to 7 days on standby and for 2-3 days in “normal use.” This is thanks to a 300mAh battery which takes 2-3 hours to fill up to a hundred percent.

Letv Watch W6 featured

The smartwatch is rated IP67 for protection against the elements. This means that is completely protected against solid objects like dust and sand, and has been tested to work for 30 minutes under up to 1m of water.

The Letv Watch W6 weighs 70g and measures 245 x 45.5 x 12.3mm. It supports anything above Android 5.0 and iOS 9.0. It does not come with built-in GPS.

The watch will be available in two trendy colors: Vibrant Orange and Star Black. It is currently available at Letv Mall. It is priced at 599 yuan but is selling at an introductory price of 499 Yuan.

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Honor X30 Max teaser reveals its front design, with a waterdrop notch

Earlier today (22nd October 2021), Honor had officially announced the launch date for its upcoming X30 Max and X30i smartphones. Now, the company has also shared a new image teaser for the X30 Max, which reveals its front design.

Looking at the latest teaser poster, we can see that the X30 Max from the Chinese smartphone maker sports a waterdrop notch on the front. We had previously reported on a leaked image poster that also showcased this notch design, although, the new teaser from Honor has just officially confirmed this. For those unaware, the company is planning launching the X30 Max and X30i later this month on October 25, with the Play5 Vitality Edition also planned to be unveiled on the same date.

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Talking about the specs of the X30 Max, the device will feature a massive 7.09 inch LCD screen with a waterdrop display that sports a Full HD+ resolution. On the front, an 8 megapixel camera is housed while the rear has a 64 megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 900 runs the device along with 8GB of RAM and reportedly up to 256GB of internal storage. A massive 5,000mAh battery pack powers the smartphone that supports 22.5W charging.

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Grab Lenovo Legion Duel 2 Gaming Phone at $499 from Giztop

Gaming smartphones have become a prominent segment in the smartphone industry. After Asus and Xiaomi, Lenovo also introduced its flagship gaming smartphone – Lenovo Legion Duel 2 earlier this year. The device is now up on sale via Giztop at a discounted price. The smartphone is available in two color options of Black and White. Apart from global shipping, Lenovo Legion Duel 2 also offers MIUI Global ROM OS installation with multiple language support.

Lenovo Legion is offered in six different storage options including 12GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, 16GB +512GB, 18GB + 256GB and 18GB + 512GB internal storage variant. Global bands support flawless connectivity across the globe for the smartphone.

Lenovo Legion Duel 2 Features

The Lenovo gaming smartphone comes with a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display having 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone offers a 720Hz touch response rate with a 3.8ms response time. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with Adreno 660 GPU, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera featuring a 64MP primary sensor, and a 16MP ultrawide sensor. There’s also a 5500 mAh battery with 90W turbo power fast charging.

It is a great deal to get a gaming smartphone with high-end specifications for the price of $499 from Giztop.

 

PUBG: New State to launch globally on November 11, new trailer released

After much speculation and wait, the latest PUBG: New State press release has given the mobile battle royale game a November 11 release date. The game promises to bring a near-console experience to your mobile and will be offered in 17 different languages. It will be going live for both iOS and Android in more than 200 countries on the said date. A final technical test will be performed from October 29 to October 30 beforehand though.

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Developed by PUBG Studios, the game will be set in the year 2051 and will be following a futuristic, Sci-Fi theme. It’s very much set in the same universe as PUBG Mobile but is an evolution of the original game. Its story revolves around the fictitious town of Troi in a post-apocalyptic world where society has broken down and divided into factions. This Troi town will be the primary map of the game and will be joined by three more maps including the franchise-staple Erangel.

Based on early gameplay and leaks, PUBG: New State appears to be recycling resources from the original PUBG Mobile game but has added a futuristic twist with game elements like futuristic vehicles and weapons, which have been fused with traditional elements.

Krafton has called its creation “one of the most realistic and technologically advanced mobile games to date” and has promised “a strong and consistent pipeline of new content, global service support, and anti-cheat measures” post-launch.

The South Korean game company has also revealed that they will be actively communicating with players to provide stable game services. This will be done by establishing nine global service hubs.

Extensive anti-cheat measures have also been put in place and Krafton will be banning the use of unauthorized programs, emulators, and even keyboard and mouse. Player sentiment and feedback from the community will be closely reviewed, analyzed, and reflected through in-game updates.

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Global PC shipments retains growth momentum in Q3 2021: Report

The global PC market has managed to retain its growth momentum in the third quarter of this year, as it managed to see a positive trend for the sixth consecutive quarter in 2021.

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According to a Counterpoint Research report, the overall PC shipments across the glove reached 84.2 million units in Q3 2021. This figure arrived despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage and other supply constraints. Despite seeing the 9.3 percent year on year growth in this period, this also marked the slowing PC shipment momentum after four consecutive quarters of double digit year on year growth. Notably, OEMs and ODMs are not witnessing are not seeing any shrinking gap between demand and supply.

In the third quarter, the global PC supply chain faced constraints due to component shortages that are related to power management IC, radio frequency, audio codec and others. Furthermore, the report also added that there is no solution to the demand and supply gap till mid 2022. As of right now, various manufacturing sites being shutdown in China and other Southeast Asian regions have added to the uncertainities to PC supplies as well.

Global PC

This news arrives despite PC demand still being robust during the quarter. While the commercial PC demand is still growing, the consumer PC market has been slowing down. Meanwhile, Chromebook was one of the biggest drag during the quarter, as both government and education orders were mostly delivered in the first half of this year.

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Lenovo teases the official keyboard accessory for Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 has been confirmed to launch on November 2. As we are only a few days away from the official announcement, the company has been teasing the features of the product more than ever before. The latest teasers shed details on the table’s keyboard accessory.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Keyboard Accessory TeaserAccording to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will arrive with a new optional keyboard. This accessory will be able to connect both magnetically and via Bluetooth.

Further, the keyboard is said to have a key travel of 1.3mm and a large touchpad. It will also include 15 useful shortcut keys. On top of all these, the keyboard will also support Windows-like shortcuts.

As per previous teasers, Lenovo will be also debuting a new stylus for this tablet. The second-generation stylus will have 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, 44% better response speed, and it will charge magnetically.

As far as the tablet itself is concerned, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to come with features like a metal body, a 12.6-inch 2.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, ZUI 13 for Pad, 13MP +  5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, quad-speakers, USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra case leak now reveals a whole new camera design

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is several months away from release but is already one of the most talked about upcoming phones of late. Its rear camera module has been especially the center of speculation with different leaksters sharing various designs.

Initial leaks favored a P-shaped camera bump which wasn’t that well received. Following this, the leaks moved on to a double island design with one island housing a triple camera array while the other holding a fourth camera, the flash, and some peripherals.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera design
Image: Sipolg, OnLeaks

But fast forward to now and a new look has popped up once more. This one continues to retain the P layout of the cameras but with a twist – the islands have been done away with and each camera is divided into a bump of its own.

The new design was posted on Weibo which in turn was scooped up by OnLeaks and shared on Twitter. It shows an alleged plain black case for the Galaxy S22 Ultra with separate cutouts for each camera lens.

In our opinion, this design is the best implementation of the P-shaped layout as it looks minimal yet elegant. It’s not unlike the one found on the Samsung Galaxy A32 and that’s something everyone can get behind.

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Possible S22 Ultra design (Credits: LetsGoDigital)

Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is known to have a rectangular body, reminiscent of the now-defunct Note series. Samsung seems adamant about keeping the Ultra’s appearance distinguishable from the rest of the S22 series, hence all these design experiments.

It was also recently revealed that the S22 Ultra will not be coming with a punch-hole camera upfront and will instead be opting for a waterdrop notch.

Another report had stated that the flagship phone will feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3200) curved AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Its rear camera setup could be comprised of a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and two 12-megapixel telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x optical zoom. The front shooter could have a 40-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

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Madhav Sheth named President of realme’s new International Business Unit

Chinese smartphone brand realme sets up a new ‘International Business Unit’. In a press release shared with us, the company says that it has promoted its popular exec, Madhav Sheth, to ‘President’ of the newly established division.

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Madhav Prakash Sheth | Source: realme

Under the leadership of Madhav Prakash Sheth as the CEO of realme India, the brand is on a growth trajectory path since its inception. Due to his expertise, he was also named CEO of realme Europe and realme Latin America. The executive is also one of the Vice Presidents of the company.

The tech firm says that during his tenure as the CEO of its India and European businesses, he helped realme to increase its presence in these markets and popularized the brand among youth. As a result, realme emerged as the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand ever.

Hence, it makes sense for realme to name Madhav Sheth as the President of its freshly created International Business Unit. The company says that he will be now fully responsible for realme’s overseas business operation and will report directly to Sky Li, founder and CEO of realme.

In his new role, Mr. Sheth will work on streamlining and integrating realme’s overseas businesses to provide better products ad services to its customers. He is said to have ‘in-depth insights of the global market and extensive experience in sales’. Therefore, Mr. Li believes that Mr. Sheth will help realme achieve new breakthroughs.

Interestingly, the press release mentions Madhav Sheth as the former CEO of realme India, Europe, and Latin America. But we have been told that he will continue to serve as the CEO of realme India.

 

 

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Redmi Note 11 series to sport Samsung AMOLED display with high refresh rate & narrow bezels

Earlier today (22nd October 2021), Xiaomi had teased the Redmi Note 11 series again. This time, the company revealed certain key features regarding the upcoming smartphones’ display, which is an AMOLED panel.

On its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), the company shared that the AMOLED panel would help make the device even lighter and thinner. Furthermore, it would sport a punch hole selfie camera that is quite small while the screen’s bezels are also negligible. Its punch hole cut out measures just 2.96mm while its bezels measure 1.75mm. The panel will offer 120Hz high refresh rate, along with 360Hz touch sampling rate as well as offering DCI P3 wide color gamut.

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While the Chinese tech giant revealed this information regarding the Redmi Note 11 series, a known tipster also shared additional details as well. According to @数码闲聊 the new high refresh rate AMOLED panel with a punch hole cut out was made by Samsung. He added that the screen from the South Korean tech giant is not expensive, which should help keep the cost of the handset down as well. As of right now, the higher end Note 11 Pro is confirmed to feature a 120Hz AMOLED screen, while the base variant is expected to still arrive with an LCD panel.

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Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition launched in China for 349 yuan ($55)

Last year, in October, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 225 4G feature phone for the price of 349 yuan, which is about $55. Today, the company has launched a new variant of the same, dubbed Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition.

As the phone’s name clearly indicates, the focus of the company is on facilitating payments using the device. The phone enables users to access Alipay Wallet with a one-key action. It comes in three colors — Black, Blue, and Sand Gold.

Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition

Coming to the pricing, this new Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition is priced at 349 yuan (~$55) in China, which is the same as the pricing of the standard model launched last year. However, for a limited time, it will be available at a promotional price of 309 yuan, which roughly converts to $48.

As noted above, the major difference between the standard version and this new model is the support for mobile payments function. With a one-key action, the function can be opened or navigate to the payment option in the menu and then click on the “Payment Code” to proceed further. The user also gets an option to set a daily consumption limit.

The phone comes with a 2.4-inch screen and under the hood, the device is powered by a UNISOC processor. It has memory card support that can help users expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 32GB.

There’s also a 3-megapixel camera sensor placed on the phone’s back panel. Additionally, the phone also comes with a flashlight. It supports features like quick dialing, voice recorder, external radio, etc.

The highlight of the phone is that it comes with support for 4G connectivity. The 4G support isn’t limited to a single SIM but the phone can be connected to a 4G network on both the SIM cards simultaneously.

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Huawei P50 series smartphones to make global debut early next year

A couple of months ago, Huawei launched its flagship smartphones — Huawei P50 and P50 in the Chinese market. Since then, rumors about the phone’s global launch keep making rounds and now we know when these devices are launching globally.

Folks at TechRadar claims that Huawei has confirmed with them that the Huawei P50 series flagship smartphones will make a global debut next year, i.e. in 2022. This was apparently revealed by the Chinese tech giant during the launch of the Huawei Note 9 smartphone.

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The company has not yet revealed the launch nor, dor has it shared a timeframe for the launch of its flagship smartphones but has just said that the launch of the P50 series for overseas customers will take place early next year.

This indicates that the Chinese tech giant is planning to bring both the devices to the global markets — P50 and P50 Pro. Given the current market conditions, we expect the phones to be available in the European market but not in the US or Canada.

Also, as Huawei is barred from using Google’s services on its devices by the United States, the upcoming devices from the brand will come powered by its own HarmonyOS. While it has been received well in China, it will be interesting to how it works for a global audience.

The Huawei P50 Pro features a 6.6-inch curved OLED display with a screen resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and can show up to 1.07 billion colors.

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Underneath, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset. However, the processor in this smartphone doesn’t support 5G connectivity and is limited to 4G. There’s also another variant of the phone which is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC.

It comes with two primary cameras – a 50-megapixel f/1.8 RGB sensor with OIS and a 40-megapixel f/1.6 Black and White sensor. There’s also a 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera and a 64-megapixel f/3.5 telephoto camera with OIS. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera with support for autofocus and AIS anti-shake.

The device is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system and is powered by a 4,360mAh battery that supports 66W fast wired charging and 50W wireless fast charging along with support for reverse wireless charging.

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Realme GT Neo2T global launch could be nearing

Last week, Realme announced the Realme GT Neo2T smartphone in terms. In terms of specs and design, it is almost identical to the Realme GT Neo, which debuted as the Realme X7 Max 5G in India. Currently, the GT Neo2T is only available in China. However, it appears that it may debut soon in global markets since it has been spotted at the Google Play Console.

The Realme GT Neo2T does not come with Google apps and services in China as Google is banned in the country. Now that the handset has been spotted in the database of Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices, it seems that the device may release in global markets soon.

Realme GT Neo2T specifications

The Realme GT Neo2T has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM.

The handset comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes with up to 7 GB of virtual RAM. The device is preinstalled with Realme UI 2.1 based Android 11 OS.

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Realme GT Neo2T

The GT Neo2T has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera system has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide unit, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.

The Realme GT Neo 2T is available in China in three options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$328), 2,299 Yuan (~$359), and 2,599 Yuan (~$406), respectively.

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OPPO’s foldable phone tipped to launch in November

OPPO is reportedly working on its first foldable phone. According to a Chinese tipster, the company will be unleashing its foldable phone in November. While the rumor mill has spilt some of its key specs, it is unclear whether the device will be called OPPO Fold or something else.

The alleged OPPO Fold is expected to feature an inward folding design like the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Huawei Mate X2. It is said to be equipped with an 8-inch LTPO OLED panel that offers a 120W refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

It was reported earlier this month that the purported OPPO Fold will come equipped with a 4,500mAh battery, which will carry support for 65W fast charging. It is expected to come preinstalled with ColorOS 12, but it is unclear whether it will feature the latest Android 12 or last year’s Android 11.

Oppo foldable phone rumored to launch soon with an LTPO display

OPPO’s first foldable phone is expected to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera on the back. Again, there is no confirmation on the number of cameras that will be available on its rear shell. For selfies, it may possess a 32-megapixel front camera. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The other details of the foldable phone are under wraps. Apart from this device, OPPO is also expected to announce the Reno7 series of smartphones in China next month. The lineup is said to include Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 Pro+. These models are likely to feature Dimensity 920, Dimensity 1200, and Snapdragon 888 chipset, respectively.

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Facebook fined $70 million for deliberate breach during Giphy acquisition probe

Social media giant Facebook has been fined £50 million ($70 million USD) by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK for purposely concealing information about its Giphy acquisition. The company’s dealings with Giphy were called out by the UK regulators, leading to CMA launching an antitrust probe.

The Competition and Markets Authority had issued an initial enforcement order to Facebook in June last year as it began its investigation into the acquisition deal. The order was aimed to ensure that companies continue to compete as they would in the absence of a merger and it prevents them from integrating further.

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As a part of the order, Facebook is legally required to provide regular updates to show that it is complying with the order. But, CMA says that Facebook “significantly limited the scope of those updates” despite repeated warnings.

The regulator also noted that this is the first time a company has been found to have breached an IEO by “consciously refusing” to report all the required information. Further, it added that Facebook’s failure to comply was “deliberate” as the social media company was given multiple warnings.

Joel Bamford, senior director of mergers at the CMA, said: “We warned Facebook that its refusal to provide us with important information was a breach of the order but, even after losing its appeal in two separate courts, Facebook continued to disregard its legal obligations. This should serve as a warning to any company that thinks it is above the law.”

Separately, the CMA has fined Facebook £500,000 for changing its Chief Compliance Officer on two separate occasions without seeking consent first.

A couple of months ago, the CMA said it had provisionally found Facebook’s purchase of Giphy would harm competition between social media platforms and remove a potential challenger in the display advertising market. It also said that Facebook could be required to unwind the deal, which is reportedly worth $400 million, and sell off Giphy if its concerns are ultimately confirmed.

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Vivo X60t Pro with Dimensity 1200 likely to launch soon

In May, a Vivo smartphone with V2120A received approval from the 3C authority of China. The IMEI database listing of the phone revealed that it may release in the market with the Vivo X60t Pro moniker. After announcing the Vivo X60 series of smartphones at the beginning of the year in China, Vivo also unveiled ‘t’ editions such as X60t and X60t Pro Plus models. Fresh information reveals that X60t Pro will go official soon.

According to Why Lab, the Vivo X60t Pro with Dimensity 1200-vivo chip has surfaced online in China. However, we could not find its official listing on Vivo China’s website. Also, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

The Vivo X60 Pro is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipset. The company has released the Exynos chip with the Dimensity 1200-vivo SoC on the X60t pro. The rest of its specs are identical to the X60 Pro.

Vivo X60t Pro

The Vivo X60t Pro will come with a 6.56-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies.

The rear shell of the device features a triple camera setup, which includes a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 13-megapixel snappers. It is backed by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The handset measures 7.59mm in thickness and weighs 176 grams.

The X60t was introduced with a price tag of 3,498 Yuan (~$547), whereas the X60t Pro Plus is priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$703. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the X60t Pro.

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Realme appoints cricketer KL Rahul as its new brand ambassador for smartphones

Chinese technology brand Realme has announced the appointment of Indian cricketer KL Rahul as its brand ambassador for smartphones. The company says that the partnership will further complement the brand’s attitude of setting new benchmarks, inspiring thousands of millennials across the country.

Last year, the company had appointed Bollywood star Salman Khan as the brand ambassador and the first devices endorsed by the actor were the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphone models.

Realme KL Rahul Brand Ambassador

Commenting on the new partnership with KL Rahul, Chief Marketing Officer of India, Europe, and Latin America, Francis Wong, said: “We are optimistic that the partnership will add unprecedented value to the smartphone category since we will also be able to target the massive fan following Rahul enjoys. We are certain that the partnership of such stature with a seasoned celebrity like him will strengthen the brand proposition of making cutting-edge technology, fun, stylish, quality-driven products available to the audience.”

The company recently announced that it has sold devices worth ₹3,500 crores across all channels during the “Realme festive days” from October 2nd to 10th. The firm also said that it saw a 1200 percent jump in the sale of phones in the ₹20,000-₹30,000 segments on the inaugural day of the festive day sales.

Realme was first introduced in 2018 as a sub-brand of OPPO but it was later split into an independent company. Last year, it became the fastest brand to reach 50 million shipments and in less than one year of that, the brand’s total shipments reached 100 million units, making it the fastest-growing brand ever.

Last month, the company revealed that it has become the fourth-largest smartphone brand from China and has even managed to reach the sixth spot in the global rankings. Data from Counterpoint Research revealed that Realme’s smartphone shipments reached 15 million in the second quarter of this year, marking a whopping 135.1 percent increase year on year.

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Honor X30 Max, X30i launch date confirmed

Honor Play5 Vitality Edition is all set to launch at 2:30 PM (local time) on Oct. 25 in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer revealed that it will be announcing two new phones at 2:30 PM (local time) on Oct. 28. While Honor has not confirmed the names of these devices, it can be said based on recent reports that the Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i will be breaking cover along with Play5 Vitality Edition on Sunday.

In the new poster, the Honor X30 Max can be seen on the left side, whereas the X30i can be seen on the right side. The blue colored X30 Max has two cameras on the back, whereas the X30i is fitted with a triple camera unit. Both phones seem to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Honor X30 Max specifications

The Honor X30 Max will be sporting a colossal 7.09-inch LCD screen with a teardrop notch. It will carry support for a Full HD+ resolution. For selfies, it will be featuring an 8-megapixel camera on the front, and its back panel will be housing a 64-megapixel main snapper and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The X30 Max will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chip and 8 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions. The handset will come with a 5,000mAh battery, which will be equipped with 22.5W rapid charging. It will be available in Charm Sea Blue, Titanium Silver, and Night Black colors.

Honor X30i specifications

The Honor X30i has a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD panel that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel main camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixe (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The X30i features the Dimensity 810 chip. It will come with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It will come in four colors such as Charm Sea Blue, Titanium Silver, Rose Gold, and Night Black.

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