Samsung reveals the key features of its 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor

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Sep 21, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is reportedly the worst-selling Galaxy S lineup in recent years. Hence, Samsung is said to bring huge improvements with the Galaxy S22 series to lure in buyers. But unfortunately, the initial reports about these upcoming phones say otherwise.

Just like the previous models, the Galaxy S22 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon and Samsung Exynos chipsets. The tentative names of these SoCs are Snapdragon 895 and Exynos 2200.

Usually, the Snapdragon version is more powerful than the Exynos variant. But a preliminary Geekbech listing of the vanilla Galaxy S22 with a Snapdragon 895 suggests a different story.

As per the listing, the Qualcomm variant of the Galaxy S22 (SM-S901) with 8GB RAM and Android 12 scores only 475 points and 1393 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. For those unaware, these scores are way too low for the next-gen Snapdragon 800 series silicon. This year’s Snapdragon 888 itself can easily attain over 900 points in the single-core test and above 3000 points in the multi-core test.

As SamMobile points out, this particular listing could be either fake or the unit used was still not optimized. There’s also a chance that the device used for benchmark had ‘Power saving mode’ turned on.

We also have a similar feeling towards these benchmark scores. Anyway, we are still months away from the launch of this handset, which might take place in January. Hence, we expect to come across even more benchmark listings and whatnot in the coming days.

Having said that, what’s your take on this Geekbench listing of Galaxy S22? Also, what are your expectations of Exynos 2200, which is said to arrive with AMD mRDNA GPU? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Top 5 Earphones under $50 from AliExpress in September 2021

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Sep 21, 2021

If you are in the market for a cheap but good quality earphone, then check out these 5 interesting earphones under $50 from AliExpress. They may not be perfect, but they are definitely the best picks for their price.

1. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3

Price: $35.71

If you are brand conscious and trust only in the best then check out these compact earbuds from Xiaomi. The earbuds come with Bluetooth v5.2 that assures better performance and a strong and stable connection. Available in three different colors, it gives you 30 hours of playtime with the case.

Key Features:

Bluetooth v5.2
QCC3040 chipset
Deep bass and high-quality stereo audio
Multi-functional touch control
XiaoAI voice assistant
600mAh battery: 7 hours on a single charge and 30 hours with the charging case
3 colors: white, blue, pink

2. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2

Price: $24.04

A cheaper version of AirDots 3, these earbuds are almost similar in design and performance. The difference lies in the Bluetooth v5.0 instead of v5.2 and battery life of only 12 hours, instead of 30 hours available in AirDots 3. However, the almost $10 price difference justifies the difference in features.

Key Features:

Bluetooth 5.0
Deep bass and high-quality stereo audio
Multi-functional touch control
XiaoAI voice assistant
4 hours on a single charge and 12 hours with the charging case
Color: Black

3. Anker Soundcore Life P2 Mini

Price: $47.98

One of the best earphones under $50, Soundcore Life P2 Mini comes with features like boosted bass and AI-enhanced calls, that are not easily available in this segment. With dedicated sound modes like bass booster and podcast, you can choose to enhance your musical experience or focus on clarity while listening to a motivational speech. The earphone comes with 32 hours of playtime, IPX5 water-resistant certification, and 10 mins fast charging function.

Key Features:

10mm drivers: Boosted bass
3 EQ modes: Soundcore signature, Bass booster, Podcast
Compact and lightweight
AI-enhanced calls
8 hours playtime: 32 hours with the case
IPX5 water-resistant
One-step pairing
Single earbud mode
10 minutes fast charging – 1-hour playtime
Color: Black

4. Mpow X3 Headphone

Price: $24.66

Durable, good-looking, great features but affordable cost. These are some of the highlighting features of Mpow X3. It comes with Active Noise Cancellation and Environmental Noise Cancellation and gives you 30 hours of battery life with the case. With IPX8 water-resistant certification and smart touch control, these earbuds give you full value for your money.

Key Features:

Active Noise cancellation
4 mics for Environmental Noise cancellation
Immersive sound with punchy bass
7 hours on a single charge and 30 hours with a case
One-step pairing
Smart touch control
IPX8 water-resistant

5. SoundPEATS TrueAir2 Earbuds

Price: $34.51

If you are looking for a unique design and great features then checkout SoundPEATS TrueAir2. The case features a box design with soft edges and comes with the latest Bluetooth v5.2. It comes with cVc 8.0 Noise cancellation technology making it perfect for noisy work from home or travel scenarios. Available in 4 different colors, you can make a signature statement by going for the vibrant pink or green color earphones.

Key Features:

Bluetooth 5.2
Qualcomm3040 chipset
Dual mic in each earbud
cVc 8.0 Noise cancellation technology
True wireless mirroring and seamless connection
14.2mm bio-compound diaphragm driver and aptX codec
5 hours on single charge 25 hours with the case
Colors: white, black, pink, green

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realme narzo 50i design exposed by a render ahead of launch

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Sep 21, 2021

Chinese tech giant realme has scheduled a launch event in India on September 24. The company has confirmed to unveil a bunch of products and one of them will be realme narzo 50i. Ahead of this device’s official announcement, its rear design has been revealed by a render.

A rear side render of the upcoming realme narzo 50i has been shared by 91Mobiles. This image exposes the entire back design of the phone.

The render showcases the handset in a green color option with a black-colored camera island and silver-colored text. Although the device appears to have multiple cameras, it actually has a single snapper accompanied by an LED flash.

Further, more than half of the smartphone’s rear panel has stripes, while the remaining part appears to be plain. Unlike most phones, the speaker on this one is located on the back, and therefore, there’s a grille for it.

We also get to see the volume keys and the power key on the right side. Lastly, if we look closely, there’s also a hint of a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

Unfortunately, the publication did not share the specs of the handset. However, it does say that the realme narzo 50i will be the most affordable realme narzo smartphone to date.

Since September 24 is not far away, we don’t have to wait too long to learn everything about the realme narzo 50i.

Honda seeks to sell 70,000 Prologue electric vehicles in the US from 2024

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Sep 21, 2021

Honda Motors‘ US unit has just revealed that it is targeting initial annual sales of 70,000 units for its Prologue series of electric utility vehicle that is set to launch in the American market in 2024.

According to a Reuters report, the Japanese automobile giant is planning on adding an additional electric vehicle model as it seeks to sell a total of 500,000 electric vehicles in the United States by the year 2030. Furthermore, it also aims on reaching 100 percent zero emission vehicles sales in North America by 2040. The news arrives as US President Joe Biden signed an executive order last month that set a target to make half of all new passenger vehicles sold in 2030 to be zero emission vehicles.

Notably, Honda Prologue series is being co developed with General Motors Co and is based on the Ultium platform, which is a modular platform and battery system. Additionally, both companies are also joining hands to develop an electric Acura brand SUV. GM will be responsible for assembling the new Prologue and Acura SUV, both of which are set to launch in 2024. However, Honda has yet to reveal which plant will build the new electric vehicles.

Dave Gardner, executive vice president of national operations at American Honda Motor Co stated that the company will initially aim on Prologue sales in California and other states like Texas and Florida. He further added that “Our strategy is focused on introducing a higher percentage of hybrids in core models in the near term, making a committed effort to achieve higher volume leading to the introduction of our Honda Prologue.”

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Samsung working on ‘Galaxy Flex Note’, sports folding wrap around screen with in-display camera

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Sep 21, 2021

Samsung had recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, which were its latest foldable smartphones. With the arrival of the new foldable phones, it seemed that the company is moving away from its popular Galaxy Note series of high end smartphones. But a new trademark and patent hints that the Note lineup will be seeing a major update in terms of design.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the South Korean tech giant’s display unit had filed a trademark for the name ‘Flex Note’ and also a design patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). The patent describes a smartphone with a large display that can fold outward and wrap around the device. In its compact form, the device would resemble a regular smartphone from the front, with its large display folding and wrapping around to the back from the right side. Looking at the compact form from the back, the wrap around display covers around half of the rear panel.

Users can unfold this display, which would make the total screen size of the smartphone larger. This would make it resemble a tablet from the front. Another unique aspect about its design is the inclusion of a recess for the S Pen stylus. In other words, the device will arrive with S Pen support and a special magnetic housing as well. Notably, the device is equal in terms of thickness when in its compact form. However, when the display is unfolded, there is a noticeable difference between one half of the rear panel and the other side which houses the folding wrap around display.

Although, this difference in thickness also serves a purpose as the magnetic housing for the S Pen is in the region behind the folding screen. So when the display folds the S Pen can be housed securely and can be removed when needed in its tablet form. Another interesting aspect is that the rear camera module is not detailed in the patent sketches, but the company does include dual cameras underneath the display that is on the top right corner, which makes it capable of taking both selfies in tablet form and serve as a primary sensor in its compact form. At the moment, it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a product or covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Alleged Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears on FCC a few hours ahead of launch

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Sep 21, 2021

Microsoft has scheduled a Surface event for tomorrow (September 22). The firm is expected to announce a bunch of devices and one of them could be Microsoft Surface Duo 2. This product will be the successor of the original Microsoft Surface Duo from last year. Ahead of the release, it appears to have been certified by FCC.

According to a report by Windows Central, a Microsoft ‘portable handset’ has been certified by FCC. The documentation mentions that this device supports two configurations – ‘one is with screen open and one is with screen closed’.

The above-mentioned description suggests that this device could be Microsoft Surface Duo 2. The certification also confirms the connectivity options on this upcoming dual-screen smartphone, which includes multi-band 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, NFC, and UWB (Ultra-wideband).

Further, the FCC also mentions support for ‘Wireless Power Transfer’. Windows Central speculates it to be some sort of wireless charging other than Qi. Perhaps, the second-gen Surface Duo could arrive with inductive charging for Surface Pen.

According to previous reports, the Microsoft Surface Duo will come with dual 5.8-inch displays with a resolution of 2754 x 1896 pixels (when opened) and a high refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage.

Microsoft Surface Duo Featured — Microsoft Surface Duo

It will house a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP telephoto shooter, and a 16MP ultra-wide unit. Whereas, on the front (inside), it will feature a 12MP snapper.

Further, it will have Bluetooth 5.1, fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, USB Type-C port, and a 4,400mAh battery (approximately). Last but not least, it will run Android 11 and will be available in two colors (White, Black).

As mentioned in the beginning, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 will be officially revealed tomorrow (September 22).

iQOO Z5 specifications leaked, here’s what to expect

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Sep 21, 2021

iQOO Z5 will be breaking cover on Sept. 23 in China. Its Indian division will be announcing the Z5 on Sept. 27. Ahead of the launch in China, iQOO has been gradually revealing the key features of the smartphone. Today, a Chinese tipster who is known for reliable leaks shared the expected specifications of the Z5.

iQOO Z5 specifications (Rumored)

According to the tipster, the IQOO Z5 will be sporting an LCD panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. One of the official teasers had revealed that the device will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole.

iQOO has already confirmed that the device will come equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The tipster claims that the smartphone may come in 8 GB / 12 GB RAM editions and 128 GB / 256 GB storage choices.

The iQOO Z5 could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which may carry support for 44W rapid charging. For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear panel could be equipped with a 64-megapixel (Samsung GW3 main lens) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (ultra-macro) triple camera unit.

The tipster further claimed that the iQOO Z5 may come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, AG frost polycarbonate rear, and an aluminum alloy middle frame. The handset will offer other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, iQOO UI-based Android 11 OS, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, rotor motor, and VC cooling for heat dissipation.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro to launch in India on October 1, Here’s what to expect

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Sep 21, 2021

Motorola has already launched some models of the Edge 20 series of smartphones like the Edge 20 Fusion and the base Edge 20 in India. While the company had confirmed that its higher end Edge 20 Pro will also be making its way to the Indian market, it had yet to confirm the launch date for this model. But now, we have a possible launch date for the new handset.

It is time to meet the ultimate pro. Are you ready? We are. Stay tuned to know more! pic.twitter.com/8QEUVhB0ya

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 21, 2021

The American smartphone maker had recently teased the launch of the Edge 20 Pro that stated that the higher end model will be “coming soon” on its official Twitter handle. But now, Flipkart has confirmed that a new Motorola phone will be launching on October 1. In other words, its safe to assume that the Edge 20 Pro is likely the handset in question that will be launching at the start of next month.

As of right now, finer details regarding the device is currently unknown. While the Edge 20 Pro is available in overseas market for a price of 699 Euros, which roughly translates to about 60,360 INR, the company might cut some features to lower the price of the device in India. So, we might see the 12GB of RAM be cut down to 8GB of RAM -for the Indian market.

Other features of the Moto Edge 20 Pro includes a 6.7 inch Full HD+ OLED display with a punch hole for the 32 megapixel selfie camera. This display supports 144Hz refresh rate while the smartphone houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. On the rear, the device features a triple camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary camera, paired with a 16 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and an 8 megapixel telephoto sensor for 5x optical and 50x hybrid zoom. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging and runs Android 11 out of the box.

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Upcoming Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition leaks ahead of launch

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Sep 21, 2021

Amazon’s Kindle is one of the most popular e-readers in the market and the company has a few different models in the lineup, covering a wide range of price segments. Amazon also keeps updating the hardware regularly.

Now, it seems that the online retail giant is gearing up to launch a new version of its popular Kindle Paperwhite. The company is also expected to launch a new “Signature Edition” along with a standard model.

The upcoming devices were listed on Amazon’s Canada and Mexican websites, which has now been removed, reports GoodEReader. The comparison chart of the upcoming devices revealed what to expect in terms of features.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition will come with a 6.8-inch display offering 300ppi pixel density and 17 LEDs. For comparison, the current Kindle Paperwhite model has a 6-inch display with four LEDs.

Both of these upcoming models support IPX8 ratings for waterproof. It appears that the devices may come with narrower side and top bezels. There’s also adjusting warm light support that is likely to pack both white and amber LEDs, similar to Kindle Oasis.

While the standard model offers 8GB of internal storage, the Signature Edition supports 32GB of internal storage, along with support for wireless charging. It also features auto-adjusting light sensors to change brightness depending on the environment.

As for the pricing, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is expected to be priced around CAD$150 while the Paperwhite Signature could be priced at CAD$210. When converted to USD, it roughly converts to $117 and $165, respectively. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement from Amazon, which should happen soon.

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Telegram update brings Interactive Emoji and New Chat Themes

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Sep 21, 2021

Earlier today (21st September 2021), Telegram Messenger launched a new update that brings a number of key features. In its latest monthly update, the messaging platform will now offer Interactive Emoji and New Chat Themes.

Chat Themes

Telegram is known to offer a number of features to organize and customize chats. This includes options like Chat Folders, Animated Backgrounds, and more. Now, the latest inclusion are the new Chat Themes. The latest update lets users come together in creating new themes for their personal chats. Furthermore, the application is also offering 8 new themes that the users can apply to specific private chats. These new themes offer colorful gradient message bubbles, attractive animated backgrounds, and unique backgrounds.

Interactive Emoji

Along with the Chat Themes, the company has also added new Interactive Emojis. Users can now simply send a singly emoji to any private chat by tapping on the animated emoji to send a full screen effect. If both the sender and receiver have their chat private windows open, a special animation will play which will also vibrate the device simultaneously on both parties’ smartphones. This makes the chat more interactive and offers additional expressions to the text based platform.

Other features launched in the latest update includes read receipts in small groups, which was previously only available in personal chats. Additionally, users can now also record live streams and video chats. For those unaware, Telegram hosts millions of communities that can create live events for unlimited viewers. Admins are now also capable of recording these Live Streams and Video Chats as well.

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Motorola Moto G31 is just around the corner as it gains multiple certifications

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Sep 21, 2021

Motorola unveiled the Moto G30 in mid-February. This means it has been only seven months since its announcement. But according to certifications, its successor dubbed as Moto G31 is just around the corner. The Lenovo-owned brand is known for refreshing its phones only a year after their release. Hence, this could be the first time there will be a new model of a Motorola smartphone within a year from the launch of its predecessor.

Motorola Moto G30 Pastel Sky Featured 02 — Motorola Moto G30

The upcoming Motorola Moto G31 from Lenovo with model number XT2173 has been certified by NBTC and WiFi Alliance. The former confirms that it will be a 4G-only handset, while the latter reveals that it will run Android 11 and will have support for dual-band WiFi. Additionally, the device has also been certified by EEC.

Other than the above-mentioned information, we know nothing about the Moto G31. Anyway, we can expect it to arrive with a set of features like the Moto G30.

For those unaware, the Motorola Moto G30 has a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 rating, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 20W fast charging.

Since the Moto G30 is also sold as Lenovo K13 Po, the upcoming Moto G31 might also debut as a Lenovo smartphone in some markets.

What are your expectations of the Motorola Moto G31? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Harley-Davidson to launch its vintage inspired electric bike later this year

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Sep 21, 2021

Harley-Davidson has announced its plans for a electric bike spin off called Serial 1 nearly a year ago. Now, the company is planning on selling “limited” number of its upcoming retro inspired electric bike model later this year.

The model going on sale is the S1 Mosh/Tribute that pays an homage to the “Serial Number One,” which was the Harley-Davidson’s oldest motorcycle built back in 1903. This early bike model from the brand had features white tires, leather saddle and handgrips, along with a sleek black frame with gold lettering. And now, the S1 Mosh/Tribute features a number of similarities with its black frame, white tires, and leather bound seat and handlegrip.

Furthermore, the S1 Mosh/Tribute arrives with many features that are identical to the Mosh/Cty, which is Serial 1’s entry level model. This includes a Gates Carbon Drive belt, Brose mid drive motor, TRP hydraulic disc brakes, internally routed cables and wires, and integrated lighting. Notably, the white Schwalbe Super Moto X tires are exclusive to Serial 1, and the leather saddle and matching leather grips are hand made from Brooks England.

The electric bike is clearly built for enthusiasts who would be excited for this new updated model. Aaron Frank, product manager, said in a statement that the company will “springboard to launch our S1 Series that will see even more exclusive and highly-desirable Serial 1 eBike models in the future.” As of right now, around 650 units are planned for production, half of which, will be available for purchase in the US and the other half in Europe. Shipments and deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Black Shark 4S & Black Shark 4S Pro are coming, confirms Honor of Kings

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