Tesla urged by Indian Minister to not sell China made EVs in South Asian nations

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Oct 11, 2021

Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has urged Tesla to stop selling its electric cars made in China to other countries in South Asia. The news arrives prior to the company’s EVs entering the Indian market.

According to SCMP, the Minister stated that the American electric car manufacturer should “make cars in India, sell in India and export from India.” Furthermore, the brand should also rely on local suppliers. The Minister further added that Tesla car models in India will cost around 35 lakh INR or about 46,600 US Dollars and the local government is aiming on helping the brand bring its EVs into the country.

Back in August, Tesla had stated that it has received approval to make or import four of its EV car models in India. As of right now, the company is manufacturing its vehicles in factories in the US and in Shanghai, China, while also awaiting final approval for a new plant in Germany as well. Meanwhile, India is also trying to diversify its supply chains away from China, due to recent frictions caused by military clashes in the border regions last year.

Prior to Tesla’s arrival in India, the company’s chief executive Elon Musk stated that the firm’s new electric vehicle plant near Berlin is expected to start producing new cars as early as next month. This factory will be making Model Y cars around November or December and will likely sources its batteries from the company’s factory in China.

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OPPO Reno7 to feature 50MP Sony IMX766 camera sensor: Leaker

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 11, 2021

At the end of September, details about OPPO Reno7 series emerged from a reliable source. A few days later, the same source has shed some details on the devices’ camera system. Let’s take a look at what the tipster has to say.

OPPO Reno 6 5G Review Cameras — OPPO Reno6 5G

Digital Chat Station was the leaker who shared some information about the upcoming OPPO Reno7 series. Today, the tipster is back again with more details.

According to him, the OPPO Reno7 series will use large-sized camera sensors. He specifically mentions that the vanilla OPPO Reno 7 will come equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which measures 1/1.56” in size.

For those unaware, the current-gen OPPO Reno6 (review) as well as OPPO Reno6 Pro (review) sport an inferior 64MP OmniVision OV64B main sensor, which has a smaller size of 1/2″. We were unsatisfied with the camera performance on these two phones. Hopefully, the new improved sensors on the next-gen bring improvements.

Previously, the leaker revealed that the standard OPPO Reno7 will feature a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner like its predecessor. He also mentioned that it will have a triple camera setup and a notification LED ring.

Last but not least, as per Digital Chat Station, the OPPO Reno7 will compete with yet-to-release vivo S12.

OnePlus 9RT roundup: Specs, Price, Colors, & More – What to Expect!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 11, 2021

The OnePlus ‘R’ series is meant to give back to OnePlus devotees what they lost ever since the company raised its prices for its top-of-the-line offerings. Take the OnePlus 9R, for example, that launched for ‘just’ INR 39,999 ($532), yet offers near-flagship specifications. The phone continues to be a compelling buy even now, but OnePlus seems intent on upholding its tradition of launching two versions of the same device in the same year.

The OnePlus 9RT is now all to be making its debut on October 13, and here’s all you need to know before making up your mind about the purchase.

Design & Display

Thanks to official posters, we now know that the OnePlus 9RT will feature a design pretty much its predecessor. The main difference will lie in its camera module which now sports three cameras instead of the OnePlus 9R’s four, although this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The display should be identical to the one found on the 9R. This means that it will continue to be a super-fluid 6.55″ AMOLED 120Hz panel with HDR10+ support.

Cameras on the OnePlus 9RT

There are rumors suggesting that the OnePlus 9RT will be coming with the same IMX766 50MP sensor as the one found on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, although it is yet to be confirmed. If true, the device will be granting top-notch camera performance to its beholder, a far cry from the 48MP IMX586 found on its predecessor. But let’s not get too carried away for now.

Apart from the primary camera, there are barely any details at hand regarding the OnePlus 9RT’s photography capabilities. Still, it is safe to assume that the rest of the cameras will remain unchanged, meaning a 16MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro will be complimenting the 50MP primary on the rear. And a 16MP selfie camera will be present upfront.

That one lost camera from the back will most likely be the 2MP monochrome, which was barely any use anyway.

Other Specifications

The most significant officially confirmed upgrade will be the usage of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Fabricated on the 5nm process, the chip should translate to improved performance with regular usage as well as games, all while being more efficient.

The chip will be supported with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM that can be expanded by 7GB thanks to virtual RAM support, and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone’s display will be a Samsung E4 panel. A tipster had also revealed that the device will be packing a 4,500mAh battery with 65T Warp Charge support.

Further, OnePlus had confirmed that the 9RT will have an improved cooling system, a 600Hz ultra-sensitive touch, and an extremely low screen latency.

Software

There is confusion regarding the Android and OxygenOS (based on ColorOS) version the OnePlus 9RT will be running, although reliable leakster Digital Chat Station had said that it will be ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, at least in China.

This is quite odd, however, considering ColorOS 12 is still in its beta phase and is linked to Android 12 and not 11.

Colors & Release

The OnePlus 9RT will be available in blue, silver, and black. The black will be called ‘Hacker Black‘ while the silver will likely be called ‘Nano Silver’. An announcement date of October 13 7:30 PM (local time) has been confirmed in China. The sale will commence October 19 in the country. Official news regarding a global launch is still awaited but should follow soon enough.

OnePlus 9RT price in China is reported to be between CNY 2,000 (~Rs. 23,250) and CNY 3,000 (~Rs. 34,800).

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Huawei’s new Nova series smartphones launching on October 21, Nova 9, Nova 8i expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

Last month, Huawei confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Oct. 21 in Vienna, Austria. At that time, it was speculated that the company may announce the Huawei P50 series for the global markets. Huawei’s Romanian wing has confirmed that that the upcoming launch event will see the arrival of the new Nova series of smartphones. It appears that the company may unleash the rumored Nova 8i and Nova 9 phones through the upcoming event.

The Huawei Nova 8i is not an entirely new phone since it was announced in Malaysia in July. The handset has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 662 chipset, and a 4,300mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit.

It may arrive in a single version featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in Europe. The handset is likely to be priced at 349 euros (~$404).

In September, Huawei unveiled the Huawei Nova 9 in China. The same device is expected to launch on Oct. 21 in Europe. The device features a 6.57-inch OLED FHD+ panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

The Nova 9 is powered by the 4G version of the Snapdragon 778G. It offers other specs like a 4,300mAh battery, 66W fast charging, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Its sole 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is expected to release in Europe with a price tag of 549 euros (~$635).

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Amazfit teases Powerbuds Pro prior to its official launch

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Sean

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Oct 11, 2021

Amazfit has just teased the arrival of a new product. The company is gearing up for the launch of its new smartwatches, and now, has teased certain specs of its upcoming true wireless earbuds.

The Chinese smart wearable maker shared the teaser posters on its official Weibo account (1,2). For those unaware, the Powerbuds were one of the first pair of TWS earbuds from the brand. Now, the company will be launching the Powerbuds Pro, which would be a direct upgrade over the previous generation with features like ANC (active noise cancellation). As per Zepp Health, the earbuds will offer 40 decibel (dB) noise reduction, through its 6 dedicated microphones.

Furthermore, the Powerbuds Pro offers two new features that are quite uncommon in the hearables market at the moment. This includes the in earbuds heart rate tracking along with the posture monitoring feature. As the name suggests, the former is capable of tracking the heart rate of the user while the latter is based on the sensors directed at the orientation of the cervical spine. Looking at the new TWS earbuds, the Pro versions sport an Apple AirPod like form factor with a full white body and tiny red LEDs.

As of right now, the Powerbuds Pro is already on sale in certain markets like the US. While the Chinese variant of the earbuds will be launched on 12th October 2021, the international version will be announced later today (11th October 2021) alongside the latest generation of GTR and GTS smartwatch lineups.

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A new vivo Watch with eSIM and Bluetooth 5.1 gets certified

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 11, 2021

Last September, vivo launched its first smartwatch in China. Even a year later, this wearable is still exclusive to the brand’s home country. A few days back, a reliable leaker hinted at the release of tentatively named vivo Watch 2. Now, this product appears to have been listed on a couple of certification agencies.

According to a report by ITHome, a new vivo smartwatch has appeared on TENAA and Bluetooth SIG. This product has model number WA2156A.

As per the listings, the watch not only supports Bluetooth 5.1 but also 4G LTE connectivity via eSIM. This goes in line with the leak by Digital Chat Station from late September.

The tipster revealed that apart from eSIM, the next-gen wearable from vivo will also have support for more third-party applications like the recently launched Xiaomi Watch Color 2. He also said that it will have a circular dial like its predecessor.

However, he did not mention if the second-gen vivo Watch will be available in two sizes like the original. For those unaware, the vivo Watch from 2020 comes in two versions – 42mm and 46mm. The larger variant not only has a big screen but also longer battery life.

That said, as the new vivo Watch has now started getting certifications, we expect to learn more about it in the coming days. Above all, unlike the first-gen, this one could make its way to India.

Moto E40’s Flipkart page reveals features, specs, and design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

The Motorola Moto E40 went official last week in Europe and now its all set to make its debut tomorrow in India. Like other Motorola phones, the E40 will be sold through Flipkart. Its landing page, which mentions all the major specs of the phone, is now live on the retailer site.

The Flipkart page shows that the Moto E40 heading to India will feature a punch-hole display that offers an HD+ resolution, 400 nits of brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate. While there is no word on the front camera of the phone, its rear panel is fitted with a triple camera unit that comprises a 48-megapixel main lens, a depth sensor, and a macro shooter.

The Unisoc T700 chipset will power the Moto E40 with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which can last for up to 40 hours on a single charge.

The handset offers other features like an IP52 water-repellent body, face unlock, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and a Google Assistant key. The smartphone will be available in two colors as shown above.

The key specifications listed on Flipkart suggests that the same Moto E40 that debuted in Europe will be breaking cover in India. At present, there is no information available on its pricing.

Motorola also introduced the Moto E30 in other markets last week. It has the same specs as the E40 but offers 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The E30 comes preinstalled with Android 11 Go Edition. It is unclear whether the company has no plans to launch the E30 in India.

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iQOO Z5x specifications spotted on Geekbench, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

iQOO is likely to launch the iQOO Z5x this month in China. It is believed that the Vivo phone with V2131A that appeared at the 3C and TENAA Chinese certification platforms, as well as the Google Play Console, will be debuting in the market as the iQOO Z5x. Now, the handset has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site to reveals some of its key specs.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Vivo V2131A model will be arriving with the MediaTek MT6877V/ZA chipset, which is nothing but the Dimensity 900 SoC. The handset was spotted with the same chip at the Play Console.

The Geekbench listing further mentions that the device has 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the device scored 3456 and 9174 points, respectively. It was revealed through an IMEI database listing that the V2131A handset may debut in the market with the iQOO Z5x name.

iQOO Z5x specifications

The TENAA listing of the iQOO Z5x revealed that it has a 6.58-inch TFT screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera unit on the back.

IQOO Z5x V2131A TENAA — iQOO Z5x TENAA images

The Dimensity 900 SoC powered handset is expected to arrive in 6 GB / 8 GB RAM options and 128 GB / 256 GB storage choices in China. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which may support 44W fast charging. It may offer other features such as a side-facing fingerprint scanner, a microSD card slot, and Android 11.

It is likely to debut by the end of this month and go on sale by early November.

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iQOO Z5 Dream Space color option goes on sale in China; price starts at 1,899 yuan ($295)

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Jeet

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Oct 11, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO had launched its latest smartphone in its home market — iQOO Z5 5G in three colors — Blue Origin, Twilight Dawn, and Dream Space. The smartphone went on sale in China just a week after its official launch.

Now, the company has started selling the Dream Space color variant of the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in China. This color option has 13 changeable spaces with a mix of blue and purple colors, giving a sense of mystery, says the company.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at 1,899 yuan (~$295). Another model that packs 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage costs 2,099 yuan (~$325). The top-end model in the Z5 lineup, which comes packed with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 2,299 yuan (~$356).

The iQOO Z5 5G features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It also supports HDR10 and P3 color gamut and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.36 percent. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a flagship-level VC liquid-cooling system that offers a total heat dissipation area of 28837mm².

Coming to the camera department, the device comes with a 64-megapixel primary camera having f/1.79 aperture, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can gain 50 percent battery power by charging the device for only 26 minutes.

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Black Shark 4S series confirmed to feature same display as its predecessor

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 11, 2021

The Black Shark 4S series has been confirmed to launch on October 13. Ahead of that, the brand has been teasing the features of these pones. The latest teaser exposes the specs of the handsets’ display.

According to the official Black Shark Weibo account, the upcoming Black Shark 4S series consisting of Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro may have the exact same display. In fact, the screen on these two phones will be identical to the one found on the Black Shark 4 series.

This means the yet-to-release gaming smartphones will arrive with a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate. Although the teaser does not mention the screen resolution, we expect the panel to sport a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+).

Interestingly, the teaser post says something about a feature that hides the punch-hole dynamically during gameplay. At present, we are not sure about what this feature exactly does.

As of now, all we can say is that the Black Shark 4S series should offer the same screen experience as the Black Shark 4 series from earlier this year.

The Black Shark 4S and the Black Shark 4S Pro will most likely be a minor upgrade over their predecessors. The ‘Pro’ model is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ and there could also be a special edition in partnership with Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G concept render; to be the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone

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Jeet

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Oct 11, 2021

Samsung is currently working on a budget 5G smartphone under its A-series which is named Samsung Galaxy A13. Now, a new report from LetsGoDigital claims that the phone will be the cheapest 5G smartphone from the South Korean giant.

The phone, which will become official as the successor of the Galaxy A12, will come with several improvements in terms of specifications. It will take the title of the cheapest Samsung 5G smartphone from Galaxy A22 5G.

The team at LetsGoDigital partnered with Technizo Concept to create renders of the upcoming low-cost 5G smartphone, based on the leaks. Here is how the upcoming device is expected to look like.

The Samsung Galaxy A13 will come with a 6.48-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ screen resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate, an upgrade compared to A12’s HD+ resolution display. It will have a waterdrop notch on top of the screen for housing a front-facing snapper.

In the camera department, the phone will come with a 50-megapixel ISOCELL JN1 primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, coupled with a 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there will be an 8-megapixel snapper.

The phone is expected to come powered by a MediaTek Dimensity processor. It will come in two memory configurations — 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage, and 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. For security, there will be a fingerprint sensor embedded into the device’s power button.

It will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W or 25W fast charging technology. The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is expected to come in four colors — Black, White, Blue, and Red. The phone is expected to get launched by the end of this year and could go on sale early next year.

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OnePlus 9RT teaser confirms 600Hz ultra-sensitive touch and extremely low screen latency

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Jeet

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Oct 11, 2021

OnePlus has confirmed that the company will be hosting a launch event on 13th October in China for its upcoming smartphone — OnePlus 9RT. Some of the key features of the device have already been confirmed and with the launch date nearing, the company is sharing more details in the form of teasers.

In the latest teaser shared by the company, it has been confirmed that the OnePlus 9RT will come with support for a 600Hz ultra-sensitive touch display and will pack support for extremely low screen latency.

Prior to this, it was confirmed that the device will be equipped with a Samsung E4 120Hz display which is likely to measure 6.55-inch. It will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The device will have support for virtual RAM up to 7GB on top of 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It will also have an improved cooling system that includes a cooling plate with an area of 19067.44mm² which OnePlus claims is the biggest in any of its phones so far.

In the camera department, the phone is expected to have a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front side, there will be a 16-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

Coming to the software, the OnePlus 9RT will be running the ColorOS 12 based on the Android 11 operating system but the global version should come running the OxygenOS 12. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W Warp Charge technology.

The smartphone is expected to come in three color options — Silver, Black, and Blue. To know for sure what the company has planned for the device, as well as its memory variants, features, pricing, and availability, we’ll have to wait a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra case renders leak reveals the phone’s design

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Jeet

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Oct 11, 2021

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship smartphone early next year and ahead of the official announcement, details about the upcoming device keep surfacing online.

In the latest development, we have received a few case renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone from Chinese factories. The leaked case renders reveals that the phone’s design, which is in line with the previous leaks.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Case Render Leak

The design isn’t a notable shift from Samsung’s previous models but it will be coming with several features and functionalities of the Note-series phones. The highlight will be the inclusion of an S Pen slot in the device itself, unlike the current-generation Galaxy S21 which packs support for the S Pen stylus, without a place to attach it to the device.

Based on the previous reports, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will still sport a similar 6.8-inch display over its previous iteration. The device will pack an AMOLED panel, which will have support for a high refresh rate. It will measure around 8.9mm in thickness and has the following dimensions – 163.2 x 77.9 x 8.9mm.

On the back, the camera island has four cameras and a LED flash. The smartphone has a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a microphone at the bottom. Just like last year, the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra will also have S-Pen support, which will be placed beside the speaker grille at the bottom.

The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 5G SoC while some regions will get the phone powered by the company’s own Exynos 2200 chipset with AMD mRDNA GPU. There will be a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. It is also expected to have a pair of 10-megapixel telephoto lenses, with one of them being a periscope lens offering 10x optical zoom.

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Infinix INBook X1 announced in Philippines for P22,990(~$454)

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 11, 2021

Infinix on Sunday has officially announced the INBook X1 in the Philippines. The all-new Infinix INBook X1 comes with a compact form factor and has Intel’s 10th gen processor.

The Infinix INBook X1 is priced at P24,990(~$494) but is currently available for an introductory price of P22,990(~$454). The laptop is already on sale and can be purchased exclusively from the Shopee store. It has two colour variants – Starfall Grey and Noble Red.

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The Infinix INBook X1 comes with a sleek design featuring a brushed metal design at the upper half of the back and a matte-metal finish at the lower back. The laptop has a 14-inch IPS display with a 1080p resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a brightness of 300 nits.

Under the roof, it is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. It comes with Intel’s integrated UHD graphics. The laptop features a 720p webcam at the front for video chats and meetings.

It has a 55Wh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. It comes with 2W dual speakers and features two microphones. In terms of security, it has a fingerprint reader just below the chiclet-style keyboard.

As for connectivity, it has 2x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB Type-C port, an HDMI port, an SD card reader slot, and a 2-in-1 headphone jack. The device runs on Windows 10 Home.

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Realme RMX3462 TENAA certified, specifications and images revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

In September, a Realme phone with RMX3461 model number and its variant with RMX3643 model number was approved by the TENAA authority of China. Now, a new variant with the RMX3462 model number has been approved by the Chinese variant. These phones have the same design and are packed with identical specs. However, they differ mainly in the chipset department.

Realme RMX3462 specifications

The Realme RMX3642 has a 6.59-inch LTPS display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. The device measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. It is expected to arrive in two color options such as Dark Blue and Aurora Purple.

The 2.4GHz octa-core processor chipset is present under the hood of the device. The TENAA listing reveals RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB, and storage options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device runs on Android 11 OS.

It has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper, and its back features a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

The RMX3641/2/3 is expected to debut in the Chinese market with Realme Q3s. Speculations surrounding it have claimed that it supports a 144Hz refresh rate and is driven by the Snapdragon 778G. There is a possiblity that one of the model numbers may arrive in the market with a different moniker.

Now that the RMX3461/2/3 are TENAA certified, it may launch later this month. The company will be holding an unveiling event on Oct. 19 to unleash the Realme GT Neo 2T smartphone. It is likely the Realme Q3s may go official alongside it.

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Realme GT Neo2T launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

Last month, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo2 with Snapdragon 870 chip in China. Now, the company has confirmed that it will be unleashing the Realme GT Neo2T at 2 PM (local time) on Oct. 19 in the home market. The specifications of the device are known as I was spotted at the TENAA certification site in the recent past.

The GT Neo2T’s poster shared by Realme showcases its retail package. The company is yet to share the key feature of the smartphone. It is believed that the Realme phone with the RMX3357 model number that was approved by TENAA in August will break cover with the GT Neo2T moniker.

Realme GT Neo2T specifications (expected)

The Realme GT Neo2T has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that delivers Full HD+ resolution. Probably, it carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a triple camera unit, which includes a 64-megapixel main sensor, and auxiliary cameras of 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel.

The Neo2T is said to be powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging. The handset is expected to arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It is likely to run on Realme UI 3.0 based Android 11.

In related news, Realme is also expected to announce Realme Q3s phone this month. It may offer key specs like a 144Hz LCD panel, Snapdragon 778G, and a 5,000mAh battery. It is yet to be confirmed whether it will debut with Neo2T or separately.

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OnePlus 9RT Hacker Black edition spotted on retailer site

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 11, 2021

OnePlus will be announcing the OnePlus 9RT on Oct. 13 in China. The handset has been made available for pre-orders through OnePlus China’s website and JD.com retailer site since last week. The Nano Silver color variant of the phone was seen on the Chinese retailer site last week. Now, the listing also showcases the Hacker Black variant of the 9RT.

The OnePlus 9RT Hacker Black model can be seen sporting a punch-hole panel. Its right edge features an alert slider and a power key, and its left spine is fitted with a volume rocker.

The 9RT’s rear shell features a triple camera unit back on the back, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel lens. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the handset will come in three colors such as Nano Silver, Hacker Black, and Teal.

OnePlus 9RT specifications

The OnePlus 9RT is has a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and aSony IMX766 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (mono) quad-camera unit on the back. The smartphone will boot to ColorOS 12 based on Android 11.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC will fuel the OnePlus 9RT. It may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T. It is expected to go on sale with a starting price of around 3,099 Yuan (~$481) from Oct. 19 in China. The 9RT is also expected to debut in lndia later this month.

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Another report hints at Huawei Mate 50 series launching next year

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Jeet

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Oct 11, 2021

Huawei, the Chinese company which has been struggling ever since the United States imposed several sanctions, managed to launch a flagship smartphone earlier this year, in the form of the Huawei P50 series.

Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new Mate-series flagship smartphone lineup in its home country. While the phones were expected to get launched by now, the official announcement has been pushed to early next year.

Amid rumors about the Huawei Mate 50 series getting canceled, a tipster from China has claimed that the upcoming lineup hasn’t been canceled and has also revealed some key details about the device.

It is being claimed that the Huawei Mate 50 series phones will get launched in the first half of next year. On the other hand, some reports hint the launch timeline to be somewhere towards the end of Q2 2022.

Further, there are reports hinting that the devices will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 4G chipset. Previous reports have suggested that the phone will come equipped with an LTPO display which is the same technology that we are seeing in the newly launched Apple iPhone 13 Pro series. This could mean that the phone will have support for adaptive refresh rate, with support for a high refresh rate of 120Hz.

There’s also a possibility of the Huawei Mate 50 smartphone having support for satellite connectivity when the cellular network isn’t available. The feature can be used to communicate via short message service (SMS) where a cellular network isn’t an option.

For this, the company has reportedly opted for the Beidou Satellite System. It is being reported that because of this new feature addition, the launch of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Huawei has been delayed.

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Apple Watch Series 7 pre-order shipments pushed back to December

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Oct 11, 2021

A few days ago, Apple officially started taking pre-orders for its latest Apple Watch Series 7 after announcing the new wearable devices a few weeks ago. The company had delayed the launch by a couple of weeks because of production issues.

As it turns out, the production issue is quite real and it seems that the company hasn’t fixed it yet. Those who have pre-ordered the latest Apple Watch Series 7 smartwatches are finding out that the shipment dates have been pushed back to December while some higher-priced models are marked as “currently unavailable.”

It is reported that the devices priced at $899 are listed as “currently unavailable” which are made from silver titanium with a leather band, as well as a black titanium one with a silicone band. The Apple Watch models that are part of Hermes’ partnership are showing delivery dates in the month of November and December.

Apple has been facing shipments issues with the newly launched iPhone 13 series smartphones as well, with shipments dates pushed to November for some units. It remains to be seen if the technology giant manages to sort out the production issues ahead of the holiday season that is about to begin.

Analysts are expecting the company to generate revenue of nearly $120 billion during the three months, starting from October to the end of the year. In that case, the numbers would result in a 7 percent year-over-year gain for Apple.

Internally, the Apple Watch Series 7 packs similar sensors and processors as its predecessor but runs on the latest watchOS 8 user interface with lots of amazing features and improved algorithms. The devices come in five different color options — Black, Blue, Gold, Red, and Dark Grey.

It also comes with several new watch faces, has IP6X water and dust resistance rating. The highlight is the battery, which the company claims offers up to 18 hours of normal usage when fully charged and can be charged through the USB-C port. Apple also adds that 8 minutes of charging of the device offers 8 hours of battery life.

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More photos, specs, and price of the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 leaked before launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 10, 2021

Zepp Health will announce its new wearables tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil three new smartwatches which are the Amazfit GTR 3, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and the Amazfit GTS 3. Ahead of the launch, renders as well as specs and pricing details of the watches have been leaked.

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Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro

The Amazfit GTR series is known to have circular displays and the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro are sticking to that. The standard version will have a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 resolution while the pro model will have a 1.45-inch 480 x 480 AMOLED display reports TechnikNews.

The two watches will have the same 450mAh battery capacity but the Amazfit GTR 3 will have a battery life of up to 21 days with regular use, up to 35 days in battery saving mode, up to 10 days with heavy usage, and 35 hours with GPS turned on. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will have a battery life of up to 12 days with regular use.

The two smartwatches will come with a new sensor called Biotracker 3.0, support for up to 150 sports modes, Bluetooth 5.1, Alexa with support for offline mode, and a microphone to pick up commands. The primary button has been replaced with a crown as shown in the photos shared on Twitter by Roland Quandt. Users will be able to rotate it to operate the watch. The pro model will have a speaker too, so users can take calls on the watch.

The Amazfit GTR 3 will weigh 49 grams, have an aluminum case, and be available in gray and black while the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will be available in Brown Leather and Infinite Black. The standard model is said to be priced at around €140 while the Pro model will sell for about €180.

Amazfit GTS 3

The Amazfit GTS 3 is for those who want a rectangular dial. The 1.75-inch 390 x 450 AMOLED display is larger than the 1.65-inch of its predecessor. It is lighter at 24.4 grams (without the straps) and has an aluminum case.

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There is a much smaller 250mAh battery inside for up to 12 days of use. It will also have the BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Alexa support, a microphone, and a rotating crown. It will be available in Graphite Black and Ivory White when it launches, with a price tag of about €140.

Unfortunately, the leak doesn’t mention any detail about the new Zepp operating system that will power the new smartwatches.

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