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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 mini: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Just like the previous year, Apple launched the new iPhones in four variants: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even this year there is not a big change if we talk about the design, but there are several improvements which could make it worth switching from previous generations. The lower-end variants of the series are iPhone 13 and 13 mini, offered with more affordable price tags if compared to the Pro variants. There are not a lot of differences between these two models and there are definitely more differences in the Pro variants. In order to let you know the few differences and understand which of these two devices fits your needs the most, we decided to publish a comparison between their specifications.

Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 Mini

Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Mini
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm,
174 g		 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm,
141 g
DISPLAY 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB 4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE iOS 15 iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4
Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2		 Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4
Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2
BATTERY 3240 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi wireless charging 7.5W 2438 mAh, Fast Charging 20W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof

Design

The Apple iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini have exactly the same design: the only different aspect is the dimensions of the phones. The iPhone 13 mini looks more attractive because it is more compact and pocket-friendly, but it has a smaller display, so it is less comfortable for productivity and gaming. The new Apple devices come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, as well as the same flat borders as the iPhone 12 lineup. Both the phones have a front glass and a rear glass protected by Gorilla Glass and they are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. The notch became smaller if compared to the previous generation: to be accurate, it is 20 percent smaller while still retaining the same sensors.

 

Display

Even if we talk about the displays, these two devices are almost the same: what changes are the diagonal and the resolution. The vanilla iPhone 13 has a diagonal of 6.1 inches and a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. For the rest, they are pretty much the same. These devices sport Super Retina XDR OLED panels with the HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, as well as a wide color gamut and the True-tone technology. There is no fingerprint reader for authentication, but these handsets can rely on Face ID that is the best 3D facial recognition technology.

 

Specs & Software

You get no changes even when it comes to the hardware department. These devices have the very same Apple A15 Bionic chipset built at 5 nm with a max frequency of 3.22 GHz, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128, 256, or 512 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. Note that the Pro variants are able to provide better GPU performance as the processor of the iPhone 13 and 13 mini is toned-down on the GPU side. The iPhone 13 and its mini variant provide a 30 percent improvement in terms of GPU performance, while the Pro variants go up to 50 percent.

 

Camera

The camera configuration remains unchanged if compared to the previous generations, and it is also the same between these two devices. The iPhone 13 and the 13 mini are equipped with a 12 MP main camera sporting an f/1.6 focal aperture and sensor-shift OIS. The main camera is paired with a 12 MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.4 focal aperture. The phones are able to record 4K videos at 60 fps with stereo sound and Dolby Vision HDR. On the front panel, there is a 12 MP selfie camera that records 4K videos at 60 fps and an SL 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition and depth calculation.

 

Battery

The battery is the most important difference between iPhone 13 and 13 mini. With a capacity of 3240 mAh, the vanilla version is able to provide up to 19 hours of battery life with multimedia usage, while the mini variant stops at 17 hours due to its smaller 2438 mAh battery. Naturally, the battery life is inferior even in other scenarios.

 

Price

The prices of the iPhone 13 and the 13 mini vary depending on the market. The vanilla version costs €899 in Europe and $800 in the U.S. while the mini variant starts from €799 in Europe and from $700 in the U.S. While the iPhone 13 mini is more affordable and more compact (one of the most compact flagships out there), the standard iPhone 13 offers a longer battery life and a wider display, but with a more expensive price. Which one would you pick?

 

Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone 13

PRO

  • Wider display
  • Bigger battery
  • Higher resolution

CONS

  • Dimensions
  • Price

 

Apple iPhone 13 Mini

PRO

  • More compact
  • Lighter
  • Better prices

CONS

  • Smaller display
  • Smaller battery

Nokia schedules event for October 6, teaser hints at a tablet

By
Habeeb Onawole
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A new Nokia device is coming soon, and from the teaser, the device will be the first of a new product category since the brand was licensed to HMD Global.

The event is scheduled for October 6 and will most likely be an online-only event. The teaser shows a number of already announced Nokia products that include the refreshed Nokia 3310, Nokia 8110 4G, Nokia 6.2, and the Nokia XR20. At the far right is a pretty big box that most likely houses a larger device.

That retail box is most likely for the Nokia T20 tablet that has been surfacing in the news since June.

It has been reported that the tablet will have a 10.36-inch display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a Unisoc processor, and will be available in Wi-Fi and 4G variants. The Nokia T20 should also run Android 11 out of the box and a listing has revealed it will have support for 10W charging.

HMD Global is joining other manufacturers that have launched a tablet in recent times. The tablet market which suffered a decline in market sales over the years saw a rise in sales during the pandemic. Now new players as well as those who have previously abandoned the tablet market are announcing new models.

The Nokia T20 won’t be the first Nokia-branded tablet though. Back in 2015, a Nokia-branded Android tablet called the Nokia N1 was announced in partnership with Foxconn.

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Press renders of OPPO Watch Free reveal a more premium-looking Realme Band 2

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Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier this month, we reported that one of OPPO’s upcoming products this month is a new wearable that will launch as the OPPO Watch Free. Ahead of the launch, a leak has given us an early look at the device which appears to be more of a fitness tracker than a watch. It also has a familiar design, one that we have seen from multiple manufacturers.

OPPO Watch Free featured

The renders were posted on Twitter by Evan Blass a.k.a. ‘evleaks’, and they not only show the watch from different angles, but also show the two colorways it will be avilable in.

The OPPO Watch Free has a vertically elongated rectangular display similar to that of the Huawei Watch Fit and the more recently announced Realme Band 2. The screen is surrounded by what we believe is a metal frame that is coated black on the black variant and gold on the beige model. Just like the Realme Band 2, this too doesn’t have any physical button which means all operations will be by the touch display.

Attached to the case is a textured rubber strap with ridges for breathability and comfort.

We do not know the specifications of the OPPO Watch Free but it should not pack as many features as the OPPO Watch 2 and will definitely cost less too. OPPO is yet to announce a launch date but it is expected to be unveiled this month.

 

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iPhone 13 series battery capacities detailed in Apple product information sheet

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The iPhone 13 lineup is the latest Apple offerings in the smartphone segment. Apart from the vanilla version of the iPhone 13, we also have the iPhone 13 Mini, the iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro models. The iPhone 13 lineup was released a few days back and Apple was silent on the battery capacity of the new models.Apple iPhone 13

A recently outed “Apple and Beat Product Information Sheet” has however indicated that all the iPhone 13 models sport batteries that are higher than their corresponding predecessors from 2020.

The Apple iPhome 13 Pro Max has the highest percentage improvement in its battery capacity. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has approximately 4,373mAh, which is about 18.5% above the 2020 model. The iPhone 13 Mini has approximately 2,438mAh battery capacity with a 9% increase listed. The iPhone 13 has a 3,240mAh battery (15% increase) while the iPhone 13 Pro comes with a 3,125 battery (11% increase).iPhone 13

It is expected that the increased battery capacity would translate to longer battery life for the models, although the screen size could also limit the amount of juice available for other tasks.

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MIJIA Circulating Air Purifier with cooling & air circulation functions launched

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has officially unveiled the MIJIA Circulating Air Purifier in China with a unique, unprecedented design. The product will be up for crowdfunding on September 22 on Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin and Xiaomi Home simultaneously. It carries a crowdfunding price of 1999 yuan (~$309) but will retail for 2499 yuan (~$386) after the exercise. MIJIA Circulating Air Purifier

The MIJIA Circulating Air Purifier integrates two other functions in addition to the purification function. It can function as a portable fan and also facilitate air circulation indoors.

The device can push the purified clean air to a distance of 8 meters through the circulating air technology. The head is adjustable to tilt between 0°, 45°, and 85° angulation angle. If it is shaked at 90° left and right, it stimulates the airflow in a larger range to achieve high efficiency.

With the circulating wind technology, the MIJIA Circulating Air Purifier can accelerate and purify the formaldehyde disturbance in a larger area, and its formaldehyde purification efficiency is reportedly increased by 29% compared to previous versions.

In order not to disturb the user’s sleep, many air purifiers will try their best to reduce the working noise during sleep mode, but their purification ability will also be greatly reduced. In sleep mode, the MIJIA Air Purifier can not only maintain a low noise of 35.7dB (A) but also maintain a clean air output of 101.3m³ per hour, with a strong purification effect at night.

The device is equipped with multiple types of precision sensors. Even in the standby state, it can monitor indoor pollutants, temperature, and humidity changes. It also use intelligent algorithms to automatically turn on the purification according to the indoor environment quality, keeping it uninterrupted.

We do hope Xiaomi will launch this product outside China but there is no indication to that effect as of now.

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OnePlus and OPPO phones will drop OxygenOS and ColorOS for a unified OS next year

By
Habeeb Onawole
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OnePlus has made big changes to its operations in the past year. What started as a merger of a few teams became a full integration with OPPO in June 2021. The following month, OnePlus announced that OxygenOS will share an integrated codebase with ColorOS. Prior to this announcement, new OnePlus phones launched in China this year have dropped HydrogenOS for ColorOS. Today, OnePlus has revealed a big change coming to OnePlus phones and OPPO phones next year, one that brings an end to their individual operating systems.

In a forum post titled OnePlus 2.0, detailing the future of OnePlus, OnePlus founder, Pete Lau, revealed that the OxygenOS and ColorOS teams have been integrated and will be headed by Gary C. the head of OxygenOS.

This new team will focus on the development of a unified and upgraded operating system that will power OnePlus and OPPO devices globally. The new operating system will have the fast and smooth, and burdenless experience of OxygenOS, and the stability and rich features of ColorOS.

Unified and Upgraded Operating System for OnePlus and OPPO Phones

This new unified operating system doesn’t have a name yet but Pete Lau assured fans of OnePlus that it will keep the “DNA of OxygenOS that many of you love so much, while also giving you an upgraded experience overall.”

The OnePlus CEO, who also doubles as the Chief Product Officer of OPPO, also stated that the new unified operating system will be customized specifically for OnePlus devices so as to meet user expectations. The OS will be clean and lightweight, and OnePlus will continue to support the unlocking of bootloaders.

The new unified operating system will be introduced with the launch of the 2022 flagship series which should launch as the OnePlus 10 series. OnePlus says the integration will be completed by the next major Android update in 2022. This means the new OS should be available with the update to Android 13 for other devices. OnePlus says it will reveal the details about which devices will get the update at a later date.

OnePlus has shifted between operating systems since it launched its first smartphone, the OnePlus One in 2014. The OnePlus One originally launched with CyanogenMod in most markets. Later that year, OnePlus began working on its own operating system which launched as OxygenOS for international markets and HydrogenOS for China. Its phones sold in China have now returned to running ColorOS while those sold globally run OxygenOS.

 

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iQOO Z5 India launch officially confirmed for September 27

By
Jed John Ikoba
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iQOO recently revealed it would launch the iQOO Z5 in China on September 23. The device which is expected to be the brand’s first Snapdragon 778G-powered smartphone was later confirmed to also launch in India this September but the exact launch date wasn’t revealed. iQOO India has now confirmed a September 27 launch date for the iQOO Z5 in India. iQOO Z5

The device is teased as a #Fullyloaded smartphone specially designed for Gen Z. A silhouette of the device contained in the teaser poster also shows the rear design with a triple camera setup. Other than that, no other detail of the design is known.

The specifications of the Z5 are still not in the open but the device is expected to pack an LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup of the device has also been confirmed to be a 64-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 778 G-powered handset will come with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is expected to offer other features like stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z5 is like to be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India.

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Officially confirmed: There won’t be a OnePlus 9T or OnePlus 9T Pro

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Starting with the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has made it a tradition to announce a T-variant of its flagship phones. For folks expecting the release of the OnePlus 9T or Oneplus 9T Pro, OnePlus has officially confirmed that no such phones will be launched this year.

OnePlus 9 series
The OnePlus 9 series (above) won’t get T-variants

The info was confirmed by OnePlus in a press briefing (Via XDA Developers) detailing its plans for the future. The source reports that OnePlus added that, while there will be no T-variants of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, there will be other releases.

A leak revealed in August that OnePlus will launch a T-variant of the OnePlus 9R and it will launch as the OnePlus 9RT/OnePlus 9 RT. The source also mentioned that there will be two new Nord phones too. The OnePlus 9 RT is rumored to be scheduled for an October 15 release.

Alleged specs of the OnePlus 9 RT mention the phone will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 chipset that powers the OnePlus 9R, a Sony IMX766 50MP main camera, a 4500mAh battery, and support for 65W fast charging. It should also have an in-display fingerprint scanner

It has also been reported that it will launch with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. The new version of OxygenOS will come with new features such as a redesigned UI, floating windows, improved privacy settings, a theme store, and a digital safe for storing sensitive data.

 

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Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake T-Series 35W chips to hit 4.9 GHz: Report

By
Sean
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Intel is set to unveil its 12th Generation Alder Lake processors in Fall 2021. The company had unveiled the upcoming CPUs back in August. Now, we have new information regarding the 12th Gen’s T series chipsets.

Intel

According to FanlessTech (Via TomsHardware), the American chip making giant’s latest T series of processors will feature a robust clock speed. For those unaware, the company’s K series of processors are usually the high performance CPUs, although now, it seems that the T series might also have some surprising potential in terms of performance despite being low power consumption based chipsets. The Alder Lake CPUs are the latest hybrid desktop chip that features the Golden Cove and Gracemont cores.

The former is responsible for undertaking intensive workloads while the latter is meant to handle day to day tasks. As per the report, The Core i9-12900T allegedly features the same 8+8 configuration as the Core i9-12900K. However, the T variant features 4.9Ghz boost clock, which is just 300MHz lower than the K series version. But, the T model will likely have a much lower base clock. Similarly, the Core i7-12700T will reportedly feature a 4.7 GHz boost clock, while the Core i7-12700K hits 5GHz.

Intel
Via TomsHardware

Keep in mind that the K series is high performance chips that have power draws that can easily reach four times higher than the 35W TDP rating of the T series chips. Previous rumors have pointed at a late November launch for Alder Lake, but FanlessTech believes that the T series chips might arrive even later, in early 2022. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Google Android 12.1 brings improved foldable phone experience ahead of Pixel Fold

By
Sean
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Google is preparing for the next big Android update that is apparently set to launch on October 4. This major update would bring improvements to foldable phones experience, which likely arrives ahead of the launch of the company’s rumored Pixel Fold smartphone.

Google

According to an XDADevelopers report, the search engine giant’s Android 12 will be one of the biggest update to the Android platforms in years. Furthermore, the report added that additional information about its subsequent Android 12.1 update has also surfaced. This new update would also include enhancements to the foldable phone experience. The next release is Android 12 sc-v2, which XDA calls Android 12.1. In the recent Android 12 Developer Preview 2, XDA managed to uncover a hidden “taskbar” feature in the Pixel launcher.

This appears at the bottom of the screen where the navigation bar usually can be found. The UI in question showcases a handful of your frequently used applications and recently used apps as well. This taskbar was being developed for devices with large screens like tablets, which improves multitasking functionality that utilizes the bigger screen real estate. For those unaware, Google is rumored to launch the Pixel Fold later this year.

Google
Android 12

Keep in mind that this is just a speculation that the company is bringing the new feature specifically for the Pixel Fold. Although, one of the code changes implementing the new taskbar’s tutorial showcases in image of the feature in action. In the image, we can observe two different instanced of Chrome browser being used side by side. This is apparently still in testing and divides the foldable phone in half with a line in the middle for clear distinction.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra receive Android 12-based MIUI Beta update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Back in July, Xiaomi started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for some of its devices. Two months later, three of those handsets have now begun to receive the Android 12 software builds in the MIUI Closed Beta channel. These three phones are nothing but the Xiaomi Mi 11 series.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11

According to a report by ITHome, Xiaomi is pushing a new MIUI Closed Beta build for Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra in China. The said update comes with build number 21.9.17 and brings along Android 12.

It is the first-ever publicly available MIUI build based on Android 12. Unfortunately, it is only limited to three smartphones and one region (China) at the moment.

Having said that, don’t expect the latest version of Android to arrive on the international variants of the Mi 11 series anytime soon. Because the software has just entered the public testing phase.

For those unaware, Xiaomi is probably the only Android OEM known for releasing weekly MIUI Beta builds for its devices. New features are introduced in this channel and they slowly make their way to the Stable channel in China, followed by other regions.

Hence, though Android 12 has been now made available for Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra in the MIUI Beta channel, it will take some time(depends on issues) to reach the MIUI Stable channel.

 

 

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Blackview BL6000 Pro gets Android 11 update with several optimizations

By
Simranpal Singh
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After Blackview Tab 8, Blackview BL6000 is receiving the update across the globe. Blackview is actively bringing the new upgrade for all the compatible devices to elevate the user experience under OS Upgrade Plan. There are several new advancements and optimizations that are part of the latest upgrade. The EEA and NEU variants are actively receiving the OTA update.

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The update improves several aspects including the performance, User Interface and accessibility. Overall, it introduces security enhancements for data and privacy along with optimizations for a more stable experience.

Blackview BL6000 Pro Android 11 Update Features

The new smartphone brings in Smarter Device Control, Enhanced Privacy to deliver a smarter and smoother experience.

Chat Bubbles

As with the Facebook Messenger Bubbles, the Android 11 brings native support for Chat Bubble to all different apps. It is an interesting UI element to pin important conversations while multitasking.

Device Control

The presence of new media controls allows the device to control the multiple streams at once. A more user-friendly interface further eases the control.

Privacy Protection

Android 11 is popularly known for one-time permissions to the apps. It enhances privacy security by controlling unnecessary usage of some locations and cameras.

Other Fixes and Optimizations

Apart from the Android 11 optimizations, the company has added 100 other optimizations and tweaks to improve the overall performance of the smartphone. There are several fixes for the issues that were present on the old BL6000 Pro smartphone.

Optimized Screen Mistouch

Blackview BL6000 Pro smartphone is now much smoother to use with a fix for the issue to prevent mistouch from accidental presses.

Improved Gestures

Blackview BL6000 Pro comes improves the gestures to offer navigation conflict-free scrolling and zooming.

Faster Fingerprint Unlock

However, the users will now get improved and rapid fingerprint to unlock than before. The new software improves the finger sensitivity for the sensor area.

Blackview BL6000 Pro Specifications

Blackview BL6000 Pro rugged smartphone comes with IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810G certifications and could survive extreme weather conditions. The smartphone is coupled with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It carries a Sony IMX582 rear camera, and a 125-degree ultra-wide sensor on the board. Furthermore, the Blackview BL6000 Pro comprises a 6.36-inch Full HD display, 5280 mAh battery, 48MP Sony IMX582 rear sensor and NFC for quick payments.

It is recommended to download the latest update via OTA and enjoy new features. Know more about the smartphone and exciting new features by heading to the official website.

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Some Samsung Galaxy A and M series models suffer from an auto restart bug

By
Sean
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The Samsung Galaxy A and Galaxy M series of smartphones have been a great success for the company, selling millions of units globally. However, a new report has suggested that some of these models might be suffering from a mysterious bug.

 

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Galaxy A51

Apparently, a number of users of certain Galaxy A and Galaxy M series of handsets have claimed that these smartphones suffer from a peculiar issue that causes their devices to freeze up and restart automatically. According to SamMobile, owners of the Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A50s, and Galaxy A51 smartphones in India have recently come forward about suffering from this issue.

As per the Galaxy A and M users, their handsets tend to freeze up and hang often. Furthermore, the devices are also plagued by frequent auto restarts as well. These issues are a major nuisance to the users who also claimed that their devices have also gotten stuck in a boot loop before and don’t go past the South Korean tech giant’s logo at the startup. Notably, some users that went to Samsung service centers have reportedly been told that they might need to have the motherboards of their smartphones replaced.

Samsung Galaxy M51 Celestial Black Featured
Galaxy M51

This would cost them over 100 US Dollars. The Galaxy M and Galaxy A series are usually known for their mid range smartphones, which is quite popular in India. So it is understandable that not many would go through with the motherboard replacement for that hefty price of repairs that could just be an underlying issue not discovered by the company yet. Hopefully, the brand can acknowledge this issue that could be affecting a number of other customers and offers a fix, or at least, a free of cost repair.

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Specs of Xiaomi Ingres emerge, Xiaomi Zizhan gets spotted as well

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the end of August, a Xiaomi device codenamed ‘Ingres’ appeared in MIUI code. Almost a month later, this machine has been confirmed as a smartphone. At the same time, yet another new device codenamed ‘Zizhan’ has made its entry in MIUI code.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

According to the findings by Xiaomiui, the upcoming Xiaomi Ingres will be powered by a Qualcomm SM450 chipset. This SoC is expected to go official as Snapdragon 898 as it will be the successor of Snapdragon 888.

Further, the phone will house a triple camera system on the rear. This setup will include a 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an ultra-wide unit, and a macro shooter.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the handset, except for the fact that it will arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Hence, there’s a chance that this device could sport an LCD screen instead of an AMOLED.

Xiaomiui says that this phone will go official as Redmi K50 Pro. But we think it’s too soon to determine the name of the handset. We have no guesses either. If you have any, then feel free to comment below.

On the other hand, not a single piece of information is available regarding Xiaomi Zizhan. But we expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

 

 

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Huawei Nova 9 series live images surface again, confirms rumored specs

By
Sean
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Huawei is gearing up for the launch of the Nova 9 series later this month. Now, live images of the Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro have just surfaced again, which have also confirmed some of the previously rumored specifications.

Huawei

According to a ITHome report (Via GSMArena), live images of the upcoming smartphones have been spotted again. These devices were rumored to feature a design similar to the Honor 50 series and also house the same Qualcomm chipset under the hood. Now, the latest live images confirm this rumor, with the Nova 9 featuring a Snapdragon 778G processor.

Although, the Chinese tech giant’s handset will be available in 4G LTE only since it is not allowed to use 5G technologies at the moment.Furthermore, the live images also showcase the Nova 9 Pro as well, with its model number RTE-AL00 being in clear view along with the Snapdragon chip and 8GB of RAM option as well.

 

Huawei

Recently, we had also reported on live images that also revealed certain key specs regarding the smartphones. The Nova 9 will sport a 50 megapixel primary camera along with three other image sensors and an LED flash. On the front, the base model houses a center aligned punch hole selfie camera, while the Pro variant has a pill shaped cut out on the top left corner.

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OnePlus sends cease and desist against Indian lawyer that claimed his Nord 2 exploded

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Sean
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Earlier this month, we had reported on a case of OnePlus Nord 2 exploding the pockets of an Indian lawyer’s black robe. Now, the company has sent a cease and desist notice against the lawyer claiming that his claims were “disparaging” and “defamatory”.

OnePlus

For those unaware, Gaurav Gulati claimed that his Nord 2 had caught fire and exploded in a court chamber. He claimed that around 90 percent of the battery was left as the smartphone was not in use before the incident. He had further added that he would be taking the legal route and filed a complaint with the consumer court. Now, OnePlus India has confirmed that it has sent a cease and desist letter to Gulati stating that “We confirm that we have issued a cease and desist notice to the concerned individual. We will follow the proper legal procedures to resolve this matter.”

Gulati had shared the cease and desist notice after he received it on Twitter. In the letter, the Chinese smartphone maker claimed that the lawyer refused to provide any proof of the damage and that images shared by him on Twitter suggest that there was some “external force” that had been applied to the “battery pole.” Furthermore, since Gulati refused any assistance from the company and did not provide the required proof that it had asked for, the statements originally made were without substantiation.

OnePlus

Back in August, the brand had responded to another incident regarding a Nord 2 unit exploding, but ruled out the cause as external factors rather than a manufacturing defect. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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The Realme 4K Google TV Stick beats the Chromecast with Google TV with this singular feature

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Habeeb Onawole
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Realme will announce its first TV streaming stick this week. The device will launch as the Realme 4K Google TV Stick and it will run Google TV out of the box, making it the second portable streaming device that runs Google TV. When Realme’s streaming dongle arrives, it will come with a feature that puts it ahead of Google’s own portable streaming device, the Chromecast with Google TV.

realme 4K Google TV Stick Flipkart

One common user complaint of streaming dongles such as the Mi TV Stick and the Chromecast with Google TV is their abysmal storage capacity. Both aforementioned streaming devices have just 8GB of onboard storage, of which less than that is user-accessible out of the box. What is worse is that there is no cheap way to add extra storage.

The result of this meagre storage capacity is having insufficient space after installing a few apps. Users have to uninstall apps or games before they can install new ones or even update old ones. Yes, once you have insufficient storage, it is almost impossible to install an update for an app.

Realme is changing that with its own Google TV stick which has been reported will have 16GB of onboard storage, double that of the Chromecast with Google TV. While users will have less than 16GB of storage out of the box, we presume there will be at least 12GB of user-accessible storage space, more than double the 5GB of storage available out of the box on the Chromecast with Google TV.

At the moment, we don’t know how much the Realme 4K Google TV Stick will cost. It most likely will sell for higher than ₹2,999 (~$40), the price tag of the Mi TV Stick in India, which has an output of 1080p. However, there are reports Realme’s device will be priced under ₹5000 (~$68). For context, the Chromecast with Google TV is sold for $50 which converts to about ₹3685. If it were sold in India, it would cost more than that.

Will you purchase the Realme 4K Google TV Stick when it launches?

 

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OPPO F19, OPPO A54 receive a price hike in India

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Smartphone maker OPPO has increased the price of two of its handsets in India. The devices that have received a price hike are OPPO F19 and OPPO A54. Let’s take a look at how much they cost in the country.

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The OPPO F19 launched in India in April. The phone comes in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration. It debuted at ₹18,990.

Now, the price of this smartphone has been increased by 1,000. Hence, it now retails at ₹19,9990 in India. This handset gets a price hike ahead of the release of a new version called OPPO F19s.

On the other hand, the OPPO A54 also made its entry in India in April. Unlike the former device, this one comes in three storage configurations – 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB.

All three variants of OPPO A54 received a price hike in July. However, this time, only the 4GB + 64GB sees an increase in its price by ₹1,000. It now costs ₹14,990, up from ₹13,990. For comparison, the phone was introduced at ₹13,490.

Smartphones in India have been receiving price hikes since the beginning of the second quarter due to the shortage of components. Although the frequency of increases in price has been slowed lately, the problem still appears to affect companies.

 

 

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Apple is reportedly planning on using an LTPS OLED display panel for at least one of the four models of the iPhone 14 lineup. In other words, this one model will still ship with a LTPS OLED 60Hz panel over a 120Hz display.

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According to a report from TheElec, LG Display is aiming on beginning supplying the Cupertino based giant with LTPO OLED displays next year for its next gen iPhone lineup. So, the brand would now have another supplier for its ProMotion displays for its iPhones apart from just Samsung, which is currently its sole supplier for the panels. For those unaware, the newly launched iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max feature the ProMotion displays with a variable refresh rate ranging between 10Hz and 120Hz.

This enables the devices to offer a smoother viewing experience when consuming different content like video, gaming, or simply scrolling text. On the other hand the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini use LTPS OLED display that doesn’t support ProMotion. Meanwhile, the Pro variants sport low power LTPO OLED panels. Furthermore, apart from Samsung and possibly LG, even BOE is aiming on entering the supply chain of Apple with these panels by 2023 at the earliest.

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As per MacRumors, previous reports had revealed that Apple is planning on launching four models of iPhone 14. However, it would be dropping the mini variant in exchange for a 6.7 iPhone 14 Max. The other models include the 6.1 inch iPhone 14, 6.1 inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. So we can assume that the brand aims to keep the high refresh rate panel on the higher end models for now.

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OPPO A55 live images leak via NCC Taiwan certification

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Last week, two new OPPO smartphones, namely OPPO A16 and OPPO A55 were tipped to launch in India very soon. The former went official today, while the latter is yet to be introduced. Before the latter’s release, it has been spotted on NCC Taiwan with live images.

Not much is known about the yet-to-release OPPO A55. But thanks to NCC Taiwan (via @i_hsay), we now know the design of this handset.

As per the live images, the OPPO A55 will have a triple camera island similar to that of the OnePlus 9 series and the OnePlus Nord 2. The volume buttons will sit on the left side and the power key with an embedded fingerprint sensor will reside on the right.

The bottom of the phone will include multiple openings. This side of the smartphone features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a primary microphone, a USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille.

Other than the above-mentioned specifics, the certification also confirms the presence of a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging. That said, we are still yet to learn more about this handset as the information available right now is still bleak.

The OPPO A55 with model number CPH2325 is expected to go official as the 4G variant of the OPPO A55 5G from earlier this year. It will be the direct successor of OPPO A54 and could launch anything soon in the coming days.

 

 

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