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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Jeet

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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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Sean

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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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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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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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Sean

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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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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 21, 2021

Black Shark is one of the niche gaming smartphone brands. The company released two devices this year, namely Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. A third device dubbed as Black Shark 5 was expected to debut before the end of 2021. Now it looks like this phone might go official as Black Shark 4S along with Black Shark 4S Pro.

Black Shark 4 All Colors Featured — Black Shark 4

Honor of Kings (aka King of Glory) is a popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game in China. This video game is only available for Android and iOS.

Like most popular mobile titles, this one also supports higher frame rates on select devices. Recently, the support page of the game was updated to add more compatible devices for higher frame rates.

This newly updated list shared by Digital Chat Station includes a number of unreleased products. Many of them like realme GT Neo2, HUAWEI nova 9, and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 have been confirmed to launch soon. But this is the first time we are hearing about Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro.

Black Shark 4 Pro All Colors Featured — Black Shark 4 Pro

Back in August, the same leaker said that the next device from Black Shark will be called Black Shark 5 (KTUS-A0). He also suggested that it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ and will arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any further information on the upcoming Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro, except that they will be able to run Honor of Kings at 120 fps. If these handsets are indeed set to release soon, then we expect to learn more about them via certifications, leaks, and official teasers in the coming days.

iPhone 13 mini could be the last ‘mini’ iPhone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2021

Reliable tipster Jon Prosser surprised iPhone fans by leaking the design of the next year’s iPhone 14 series even before Apple announced the iPhone 13 lineup. The iPhone 14 series is expected to come with overhaul design improvements. This year’s iPhone 13 linuep includes three models such as iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Prosser has claimed that the iPhone 14 will not include the ‘mini’ model.

As per a recent tweet by Prosser, the iPhone 13 mini will be the last ‘mini’ named iPhone. To be specific, there will be no iPhone 14 mini, claims the tipster. It is still unclear whether the iPhone 14 lineup will include three or four devices. Unconfirmed reports have claimed that the four iPhone 14 models arriving next year could be iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

iPhone 13 mini specifications and price

The iPhone 13 mini is a compact smartphone featuring a 5.4-inch Super Retina OLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution. The handset measures 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7mm and weighs 141 grams.

The Apple A15 along with 4 GB of RAM drives the iPhone 13 mini. It comes in multiple storage options such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device is backed by a 2,438mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging.

The iPhone 13 mini has a front camera of 13-megapixel. Its rear-facing camera setup has a dual-LED assisted 12-megapixel main camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. The device carries support for Face ID security.

The iPhone 13 mini comes in four colors such as Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, and PRODUCT (Red). The 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB variants of the iPhone 13 mini are priced at $699, $799, and $999 in the U.S. These models are priced at Rs 69,990, Rs 79,990, and Rs 99,900 in India.

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OnePlus confirms its smartphone portfolio, OnePlus R series to be entry-level flagship

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2021

Yesterday, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau released an official forum post to reveal how OnePlus will be moving ahead with its OnePlus 2.0 vision. As it is known, OnePlus and OPPO have merged their research and development departments. While OnePlus will continue to operate independently after the merger, its smartphones arriving next year will feature a new UI that will offer the best of OxygenOS and ColorOS. The new OS will be also available for OPPO smartphones. Besides revealing a new unified OS as a part of the OnePlus 2.0 vision, Lau also revealed that its smartphone product portfolio.

Priced above $500, the OnePlus numbered flagship series will feature premium and ultra-premium flagship phones with the latest cutting-edge technologies. The premium flagship phones will be available in global markets. All the other smartphone series from OnePlus will not be available in all the global markets. Instead, the affordable product ranges will be aimed towards select markets.

The OnePlus R series, Nord lineup, and Nord CE range will fall in the ~$300 to $500 price bracket. The R-series will be an entry-level flagship, the Nord lineup will include premium mid-range smartphones, and the Nord CE range will consist of entry-level mid-range handsets.

To recollect, the OnePlus 9R that debuted earlier this year was limited to markets like India and China. The upcoming OnePlus 9 RT is also expected to release in these markets only. The Nord and Nord CE models have been released in India and European markets.

The OnePlus Nord N series priced between ~$100 and $300 will include the most affordable OnePlus handsets. So far, the Nord N models have only been released in North America.

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Moto E40 poster leak reveals some key features of the upcoming smartphone

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Jeet

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Sep 21, 2021

A few days ago, details about the Moto E30 smartphone surfaced online and the Moto E40 was also spotted on benchmarking platform Geekbench. Now, a new leak from tipster Evan Blass confirms the upcoming Moto E40 smartphone’s ket features.

The leak confirms that the smartphone will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a high 90Hz refresh rate. It is also confirmed to be powered by an octa-core processor but the exact variant has not been revealed.

The phone is likely to come packed with a Unisoc chipset. There’s a possibility that it’s Unisoc T606 that’s powering the Moto E20. It is also expected to be running the Android Go Edition operating system.

In the camera department, the Moto E40 will likely have a triple-camera setup with 48-megapixel being the primary sensor. If the details are indeed true, then the phone will be the first to have a 90Hz refresh rate and a 48MP triple camera setup on a device running the Android Go operating system.

A few days ago, the smartphone was spotted on benchmarking platform Geekbench which revealed that it scored 352 and 1352 points respectively, on single-core and multi-core tests. The same listing also revealed that the device will come with a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 10W charging.

When looked closely, the specifications of the upcoming Moto E40 smartphone look quite similar to what the Moto G20 packs. To know for sure what the phone has to offer, we’ll have to wait for the official launch. Given the number of leaks surrounding the device, we expect it to get launched in the coming weeks.

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Kuo: Apple likely to finally ditch the Notch for a Hole-Punch Display on iPhone 14 Pro

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Ashutosh

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Sep 21, 2021

According to the renowned Apple analyst, Kuo, Apple has plans to replace the current outdated notch design introduced with iPhone X with a “punch-hole display design”, starting with iPhone 14 Pro models. This will finally take iPhones closer to what their peers look like, at least in terms of display design.

samsung-punch-hole-display — Samsung punch-hole display

Kuo says Hardware selling points for 2022 iPhones include 1) a new iPhone SE with 5G support (1H22), 2) a new and more affordable 6.7″ iPhone (2H22), and 3) two new high-end models equipped with a punch-hole display (replacing the notch area design) and a 48MP wide camera

Apple is expected to adopt two different screen sizes for the next year’s iPhone 14 lineup, 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches. If Apple decides to stick with the same nomenclature, these could come the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max respectively, and further the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. While only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will get the new hole-punch display, other models are likely to retain the notch.

The next best thing to note from Kuo’s claim is that the top-end non-pro model (iPhone 14 Max) could be priced under the $900 mark. The current iPhone lineup’s “Max” only includes the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max, which is priced at $1,099.

However, Kuo no longer believes that an under-display Touch ID could feature in the upcoming iPhones, not until the second half of 2023. This is due to “lower than expected development progress”, which leaves Apple far behind its competitors. There will be a 48MP wide camera, but the images shot with the sensor will still be 12MP in resolution.

Apple did not live up to the hype with this year’s iPhone 13 lineup as literally no major revamp was anywhere to be seen, not to mention the tech giant is already lagging behind its peers in many aspects. But it looks like Apple will finally take a leap in the coming iPhone models and present something fresh to the users.

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Motorola set to unveil a new TV alongside Moto Tab 8 during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

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Ashutosh

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Sep 21, 2021

Motorola made its debut in the TV segment in 2019 with its Motorola TV lineup. The company offered some stunning TVs with diverse display size options including 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch models with a borderless display, AmphiSoundX technology, and MEMC technology. The TVs came with Android TV Pie OS out-of-the-box and with connectivity options such as 4x HDMI port, USB port, TV input, SPDIF port, built-in Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Now, it has been tipped that Motorola is all set to launch a new TV in the Indian market.

The company has shied away from revealing information related to the TV and any leads on details, specifications, pricing still remains a question. All of which will be answered on October 1 when Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale goes live. Well, TV isn’t the only new product Motorola has in its bag as Moto Tab 8 will also make its debut on the same day.

However, the upcoming tab shouldn’t surprise us as it is only a rebranded Lenovo Tab M8 FHD aimed at content consumption and education. Therefore, the features are going to remain the same as Lenovo Tab M8 where it will sport an 8-inch FHD display and will be running stock Android. It will draw its juice from the octa-core MediaTek Helio P22T SoC. There will be 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM options and will be available in both Wi-Fi and cellular variants. The Moto Tab 8 is expected to be equipped with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It is expected to house a 5,000 mAh battery, with support for USB Type-C charging.

Lenovo Tab M8 retails for Rs 13,999 on Flipkart so we expect Moto Tab 8 to be available in a similar price bracket.

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Sony Alpha ZV-E10 portable mirrorless camera officially launched in India

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Jeet

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Sep 21, 2021

Sony has announced a new portable mirrorless camera named Sony Alpha ZV-E10 which is aimed at bloggers and content creators. The body of the camera is priced at ₹59,490 (~$808) while the camera with lens costs ₹69,990 (~$951).

The Sony Alpha ZV-E10 features a 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine which aims to produce high-quality images with high sensitivity, detailed texture depiction, and beautiful natural bokeh.

It includes advanced video features such as 4K video shooting through full pixel readout without pixel binning, slow and quick motion with full HD recording at 120 fps. It is capable of taking 11 shots every second for up to 116 frames shots in JPEG (Standard) at one time.

It features a video-first design in a lightweight form factor and includes the side-opening Vari-angle LCD Screen that allows creators to connect external mics on top of the camera. The device special functions, including a new Still/Movie/Slow and quick motion button located on the top of the camera to change the shooting mode with just one touch.

Coming to the battery life, the company adds that the Alpha ZV-E10 features long battery performance with enough power to capture up to 125 minutes or 440 images on a full charge. It can be charged via a USB Type-C port and supports external batteries to power the camera for extended battery life.

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Huawei Nova 9, 9 Pro specifications emerge in a new leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2021

Huawei will be taking off covers from the Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro smartphones on Sept. 23 in China. A fresh leak that has appeared on Weibo has revealed the entire specs of both devices before launch.

Huawei Nova 9 Pro specifications

The Huawei Nova 9 Pro will be fitted with a 6.72-inch OLED panel with a dual punch-hole design. It will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1236 x 2676 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device measures 163.4 x 74.5 x 7.97mm and weighs 186 grams.

The Snapdragon 778G 4G will be powering the device. It will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 100W fast charging. It will feature a front camera of 32-megapixel (main) + 32-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie camera system, which will be capable at shooting 4K footages.

Its rear camera setup will consist of a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will come preinstalled with HarmonyOS 2

Huawei Nova 9 specifications

The Nova 9 has a smaller 6.57-inch OLED screen with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its dimensions are 160 x 73.7 x 7.77mm and weigh 175 grams.

The Nova 9 borrows the Snapdragon 778G 4G processor and 50-megapixel quad-camera unit from the Nova 9 Pro. For selfies, it has a single 32-megapixel front camera with 4K video shooting support. It houses a smaller 4,300mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.

The Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, respectively. The above images show that both smartphones will come in colors like black, green, purple, and blue. There is no information on the pricing of the Nova 9 series.

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Apple AirPods 3 and new MacBook models on track to launch this year: Report

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Jeet

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Sep 21, 2021

At its recent California Streaming event, technology giant Apple announced the latest iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7, and the updated iPad models. Now, the company is expected to launch a few more products in the coming weeks or months.

The latest report coming from Bloomberg indicates that Apple is still on track to launch the new MacBook models as well as the AirPods 3 by the end of this year. However, those waiting for the new iPad Pro as well as the updated AirPods Pro will have to wait until 2022.

Recently, it was reported that the upcoming Apple AirPods 3 have already entered mass production, hinting at the imminent launch. An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, revealing the earphones’ design.

The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front. The image showcases the earbuds in the standard White color shade. It is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Lossless Audio.

macbook pro 16 inch — Apple Macbook Pro 16-inch

While Apple has not yet confirmed this, the technology giant is speculated to host a new launch event next month for launching newly updated products, including new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset. The new MacBook Pro models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch models, offering mini-LED display for the first time in its laptops.

A few other products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and the new iPad Pro models are expected to go official sometime next year. While the launch timeline is not known, we expect the company to hold an event early next year.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition found listed at support page for Play Services for AR, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2021

The support page of the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE went live on Samsung Germany’s website last week. Now, an updated support page for Play Services for AR (formerly known as ARCore) includes the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition in the list of supported devices (via). These findings are a good hint that its launch could be near.

There is no information on the specs of the S21 Fan Edition on Google’s page. However, several reports have revealed plenty of information on its specifications and design. Rumors have it that Samsung may unveil it in October.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition specifications

The Galaxy F21 FE will be featuring a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It will carry support for FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset will possess a front camera of 32-megapixel.

The rear camera system of the S21 FE will comprise a 12-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with 3x optical zoom, and an LED flash. The device will come preinstalled with One UI based Android 11 OS.

Depending on the market, the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition may come with Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 SoC. The budget flagship may include 8 GB of RAM and it may come in 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that may carry support for 25W rapid charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Reports have revealed that it will come in multiple colors like green, white, blue, violet, and grey.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G likely to launch on September 29

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2021

Flipkart retailer site will be soon holding its much-awaited Big Billion Days sale in India. It is being speculated that it will be carried out between Oct. 7 and Oct. 12 in the country. Ahead of the shopping event, it shared a list of upcoming announcements that will be carried out from Sept. 21 and Oct. 1. Samsung is expected to announce a new device on Sept. 29. It can be said based on recent reports that the company could be gearing to launch the Galaxy F42 5G on the said date.

Leaked information that emerged earlier this month revealed that Samsung will be launching two handsets namely, the Galaxy M52 5G and the Galaxy F42 5G on the said date. It was recently confirmed that the South Korean company will be launching the M52 on Sept. 28, which will be made available through Amazon India.

Hence, it is likely that the Galaxy F42 5G may go official on Sept. 29 in India. Samsung is yet to confirm the arrival of the smartphone. Reports have revealed that it could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy Wide5, which debuted in South Korea recently. The Wide5 was found to be a tweaked version of the Galaxy A22 5G.

Samsung-Galaxy-Wide5 — Samsung Galaxy Wide5

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G specifications (expected)

The Galaxy F42 5G may feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD panel with an Infinity-V notch. It may flaunt a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 64-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The Dimensity 700 chip may fuel the device with 6 GB of RAM and a 5,000mAh battery. It will run on One UI based Android 11 OS. It is likely to offer other features such as a microSD card slot, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and 128 GB of internal storage.

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realme 5 Pro, realme XT receive Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 21, 2021

Smartphone maker realme is yet to finish the rollout of the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update for eligible devices. The latest phones to receive this update are realme 5 Pro and realme XT. Both these handsets were released in 2019 with Android 9.0 Pie, and therefore, Android 11 is their second major software update.

According to the official announcement posts on realme Community, the realme UI 2.0 update based on Android 11 for the realme 5 Pro and the realme XT is being rolled out in batches.

This means the update is only available for a select few users. Anyway, like any other OTA system update, it should gradually reach every user in the coming days.

Having said that, the latest software update for these smartphones arrives with the following firmware versions.

realme 5 Pro – RMX1971EX_11.F.03
realme XT – RMX1921EX_11.F.03

Going by realme’s update track record, realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) should be the last major system update for these two phones. But they will continue to receive security patches and maintenance updates for a while.

The realme 5 Pro was introduced along with the realme 5 as the first two quad-camera smartphones from the brand. On the other hand, the realme XT launched as the first 64MP smartphone from realme in India.

The realme number series still exists, however, the realme X series has been now replaced by the realme GT series. The realme 9 series, which has been delayed to 2022, will be the next lineup in the number series.

Hisense 55” 4K QLED TV with a Bezel-less design, Dolby Atmos unveiled in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 21, 2021

Hisense is further solidifying its presence in the Indian smart TV market with the Hisense 55-inch 4K QLED TV which has just been released. The Hisense 4K QLED TV is available via Flipkart at Rs. 59,999 (~$817).

The Quantum Dot technology offers a rich vein of color clarity and sharpness that yields a truly compelling viewing experience when using the TV. The Hisense 55-inch 4K QLED TV has Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, together with the company’s Hi-view Engine which is powered by AI for optimizing the picture quality. The 24W speakers feature Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio for a solid sound output

The Hisense 55” 4K QLED TV in India offers fine images, clear motion, and minuscule detail of every scene while watching any content. It also has dynamic backlight controls, natural color enhancers, smooth motion, game mode, precision color, and noise reduction. The TV will be powered by a quad-core Cortex A53 CPU and Mali 470MP GPU. The Hisense 55” QLED TV features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The smart TV runs on Android TV 10 and has built-in Chromecast, Google Assistant, Wi-Fi (dual-band).

Some of the pre-loaded applications available in the Hisense 4K QLED TV are Google Play Store, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Google Play Movies and TV, and Amazon Prime Video. On the remote, we have some dedicated buttons for controlling the device.

The Hisense 55-inch 4K QLED TV will be available via Flipkart for Rs. 59,999 (~817).

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Google is reportedly developing a second foldable Pixel phone codenamed Jumbojack

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 20, 2021

Google seems keen to join the exclusive class of foldable smartphone manufacturers with recent leaks related to two foldable smartphones that are in the works. Tipster Evan Blass had earlier hinted that Google could release a foldable phone before the end of the year. The foldable device was codenamed Passport.

Authoritative inside sources have now also revealed that Google is indeed at the development stage of a second foldable Pixel smartphone codenamed Jumbojack. There are still several gaps in the news, but the few details that can be pieced indicate a double-screen design that combines a smaller external screen with a bigger internal foldable screen which bears close semblance with Samsung’s foldable smartphones.

The larger in-panel display deactivates when the smartphone is folded and the codename, according to sources, could mean that the device will have a folding pattern like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. This information doesn’t seem to be definitive, hence may not be reliable. The size of the screen of this in-development smartphone is still not known at this time.

There is no indication when the launch of the new Google will take place. It is also possible that Google does not have any plans of having a commercial rollout of the Jumbojack which was referenced by Google in a version of the Android 12 called Android 12.1. It could well be an internal guide or prototype to help Google develop foldable functionality into future Android OS to enhance multitasking. This seems to be an evolving story and we are sure to keep you posted on further developments.

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Xiaomi Electronic Thermometer & Hygrometer arrives with up to 2yrs battery life

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 20, 2021

The respiratory health of individuals and pets in a home is dependent on the ambient temperature and humidity of the home, especially as the seasons alternate from cold to warm, to dry and wet seasons. These changes also bring about allergic diseases and skin conditions.

To this end, Xiaomi has unveiled a new electronic thermometer that can also function as a hygrometer. The product dubbed Xiaomi Electronic Thermometer & Hygrometer keeps up with the brand’s minimalist design mantra. It also features the iconic white paint job that has come to be a hallmark of Xiaomi’s smart home products.

Xiaomi Electronic Thermometer & Hygrometer features an electronic ink display with a dimension of 35mmx35mm. The black and white display is clearly close to the paper-like display texture, soft, and does not hurt the eyes. It can be clearly seen from multiple angles.

The device has a built-in Swiss Sensirion high-precision digital sensor. The subtle temperature and humidity changes caused by breathing can also be sensed by the sensor which then reminds the homeowner to adjust the temperature and humidity in time to improve indoor comfort.

The gadget is powered by a single CR2450 button battery that can provide up to 2 years of standby time. Also, the electronic device is embedded with magnets while the back cover has a bracket/wall sticker that can be used to attach the product to different surfaces.

The device also comes with data storage capabilities for temperature and humidity data. The data can then be uploaded to the cloud when the device is paired with the MIJIA app via a movie phone or Bluetooth gateway. The data is displayed in the app in form of a curve which helps in understanding the temperature and humidity changes.

Furthermore, the device also comes with a vital baby guard mode. When the indoor temperature or humidity exceeds the baby’s comfort zone, the Mijia app will automatically remind you. At the same time, it will provide you with suggestions for improvement so that the baby will be more intelligently guarded.

Through the Bluetooth gateway, when a certain temperature/humidity is set in the MIJIA app, other devices are automatically turned on or off to achieve linkage with smart devices such as air conditioners, humidifiers, and electric heaters.

Xiaomi Electronic Thermomenter and Hygrometer will be sold via crowdfunding at 10:00 AM on September 22 simultaneously at Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Home. The gadget will retail for 499 yuan (~$8).