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IPX7 waterproof: Perfect for your bath and outdoor adventures
Charging time: 4 hours
Playtime: 13hours
Bluetooth 5.0
Colors: Black, Blue
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Realme C25Y was launched in India today as a budget smartphone offering from the company starting with a price tag of ₹10,999 (~$150). The phone is the first in the entry-level C series to carry a 50MP sensor for the primary camera. It is basically an upgrade to the Realme C25 that was launched a few months ago in March. The phone competes with the Redmi 10 Prime that was released earlier this month.
Realme C25Y variants & price in India
The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme C25Y will be selling for ₹10,999. For a thousand bucks more, you also get a 4GB + 128GB storage configuration that has been priced at Rs. 11,999. Both of the models come in Glacier Blue and Metal Grey color options.
The Realme C25Y will be available for preorders starting at 12 PM on Monday, September 20. Its sale in the country will be made through Flipkart, Realme store, and retail outlets starting September 27.
Specifications
The Realme C25Y comes with something that Realme likes to call a ’50MP AI Triple Camera’ setup. The primary sensor is a 50MP primary module that supports 4x digital zoom. It is complemented by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP B&W lens. The video recording quality of the device peaks at 1080p/30fps.
On the front, we get an 8MP selfie shooter embedded into a waterdrop notch. Underneath that is a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1600×720 (720p). Its typical brightness is 420nits.
The device is powered by the Unisoc T610, which is a 12nm octa-core processor. This has been paired with the ARM Mali-G52 GPU.
The Realme C25Y’s battery is fairly large at 5000mAh and you can fill it up quickly enough using an 18W charger that is supplied within the box. The phone is sized 164.5mm x 76mm x 9.1mm and weighs 200g.
It will boot into Android 11 out of the box but will obviously be getting Android 12 in the future. Android 11 is layered atop with a special edition of Realme UI known as ‘Realme R Edition’ that has been coming with C series phones of late.
OPPO has finally announced the ColorOS 12 in China. As expected, the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system is based on Android 12. It not only brings a new set of features but also a few design tweaks. Here in this article, let’s take a look at the list of devices that will get ColorOS 12 in the coming months in the firm’s home country.
At the end of the ColorOS 12 announcement, OPPO revealed the smartphones that will be updated to the new version of the software. As per the schedule, almost half of the eligible devices will receive the update (at least public beta) by end of 2021 itself.
The update timeline shared by the company confirms that the current-gen flagship models like the OPPO Find X3 series and the OnePlus 9 series will get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update in October itself. Further, the OPPO Find X2 series and the OPPO Reno6 series will get access in November, followed by the OPPO Ace2 series, the OPPO Reno5 series, and some OPPO K/A series phones in December.
Lastly, the remaining OPPO Reno series handsets (up to 3rd gen), select OPPO K/A series smartphones, the original OPPO Ace models, and OnePlus phones (up to 7th gen and 9R) will be updated in the first half of 2022.
ColorOS 12 Update Plan China
October 2021
OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition
OPPO Find X3 Pro
OPPO Find X3
OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9
November 2021
OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
OPPO Find X2 Pro
OPPO Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition
Unsurprisingly, like any other OEM, OPPO says that the availability of ColorOS 12 for the above-listed handsets is subjected to change based on various factors. Also, this timeline is only meant for Open Beta, and therefore, the final release will likely happen in a month or two from the mentioned months.
Having said that, we expect to learn about ColorOS 12 Global update schedule at a separate event for international markets in the coming days.
Krafton Inc had recently announced the latest iteration of its popular battle royale title, which was dubbed PUBG: New State. The mobile game had begun its pre-registrations for both Android and iOS, and now, the total registrations have crossed a whopping 40 million in both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The game developer and publisher has just shared the news regarding the upcoming title, which is set to launch sometime next month. As of right now, New State has successfully completed its second Alpha Test in 28 countries back in August. Recently, Krafton had also made pre-registrations live for the Indian market, which is a major mobile gaming market. In other words, the impressive registrations number likely arrives due to its pre-orders for the game going live in the region.
Unlike the standalone BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), PUBG: New State will be available on both Android and iOS at launch. Similar to PUBG Mobile and BGMI, the game will also be free to play but will feature a modern/urban setting for its intense battle royale styled gameplay. For those interested in registering, you can check out the app store listing for Android and iOS on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, respectively.
Minkyu Park, Executive Producer of PUBG: NEW STATE stated that “We’ve been able to achieve this level of success because of fan enthusiasm globally and their belief in PUBG Studios work. We’re now focused on taking the valuable feedback we received during PUBG: NEW STATE’s Second Alpha Test and polishing the game before its official launch later this year. We are devoting all our resources to ensuring PUBG: NEW STATE meets the expectations of our fans, both in terms of entertainment and stability.”
Blackview is globally known for its high-end rugged smartphones that are equally affordable also. The company’s latest addition – Blackview BV6600 Pro follows the same regime and offers exceptional features along with the outstanding thermal imaging experience with Teledyne FLIR sensor.
The inception of thermal cameras in the smartphone world has broadened its use cases and is now actively used in industrial, military, construction, marine, medical sectors, etc. Thermal cameras can be quite helpful even in our daily lives from checking water temperature to measuring any defect across the pipelines, and other mechanical items. It is a perfect replacement for the industrial thermal camera as it is from a global thermal imaging infrared camera manufacturer – Teledyne.
Blackview BV6600 Pro Thermal Use Cases
The ability to witness the temperature variations opens up several applications for the thermal imaging sensor. Its thermal imaging capability allows the user to easily distinguish different materials, any leakage issue and can even estimate the strength of a material. We have categorized the use cases on the basis of the environment:
Indoor Uses
There are several indoor uses ranging from detecting electrical faults, to check clogged pipes. It even detects if the fireplace is broken, or there’s any excessive moisture around any item or wall. Amazingly, you can even grab the coldest soda from the cooler and can even find your pet. There are several other applications of infrared sensor in your house.
Last but not the least, you can even measure the baby milk temperature and serve it at the best temperature.
Outdoor Uses
There are extensive use-cases of thermal cameras in the outdoor environment. The user can easily identify the presence of dangerous animals during an outdoor adventure, can diagnose the malfunctioned cars, and even helps during the nighttime.
Social Uses
However, the smartphone may be useful in easily identifying the person having elevated body temperature. It could even work as a safety net for the users by keeping themselves away from people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. Moreover, the thermal camera is also usable as a new filter on Instagram to snap selfies.
Debunking the Myths about Blackview BV6600 Pro Thermal Camera
There are some concerns related to the thermal camera among the users. There are some frequent questions including Is Thermal Imaging dangerous? Can thermal imaging cameras see through walls? or Do thermal cameras work through glass?
Well, there’s no such danger while using the thermal imaging system as it does not emit any radiation which causes harm to the human body. However, Thermal imaging works only on the objects that are visible, it can’t penetrate through the walls or any object. Thermal imaging cameras don’t generally work through the glass due to their reflection property.
Blackview BV6600 carries a great thermal imaging camera which can be quite useful in day-to-day life.
Earlier today (16th September 2021), Honor officially announced that it will be hosting its Smart Life product launch conference on September 26. During this event, the company is expected to launch a number of new products including its new flagship notebook, the MagicBook V 14.
Notably, the Chinese smartphone maker signed a strategic cooperation with Microsoft earlier today as well, which was held at the new headquarters of the company. Furthermore, Zhao Ming, CEO of the brand, stated that it will be launching its latest high end laptop that will arrive with Windows 11. Apart from the MagicBook V 14, the company is also set to launch the new MagicBook 16/16 Pro during the Smart Life launch event.
Interestingly, Zhao Ming also revealed that Honor’s market share in the Chinese market laptop grew in 6.6 percent in July 2021. This also marked the company’s notebook market growth rising from 1.4 percent to 6.6 percent in just 4 months, which made it the fastest growing laptop brand in the industry in the first half of this year. In the Smart Life product launch conference, new tablets and smart screens are also expected make an appearance along with a possible official release of the Watch GS 3.
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on a briefing on Wednesday said that Indian 5G spectrum auctions will “most probably” be held sometime in February 2022 and that the government may even try for a January timeline.
Jio had announced a 5G launch by late 2021 back in December 2020. However, postponements in the Indian 5G spectrum auctions and a few other factors have now pushed the date to sometime in 2022.
Speaking to PTI, the minister also said that the Indian telecom reforms package cleared by the Cabinet is sufficient for the survival of players in the industry and that it will ensure healthy competition. He also implied that more players may come in thanks to more reforms and structural changes.
The briefing was held as part of an approval for a blockbuster relief package for the stressed telecom sector in India. The package includes permission to share scarce airwaves, a four-year break for companies from paying statutory dues, a change in the definition of revenue on which levies are paid, and 100 percent foreign investment through the automatic route.
The appointed date for reforms including the moratorium period has been set as October 1. It was also stated that a company has the option to pay the interest amount by way of equity if they’re unable to pay during the moratorium period.
Vaishnaw further added that he had spoken to all key players after Wednesday’s briefing and that companies are happy with the announced set of measures. “All the three big players feel that this was absolutely what was needed,” he said.
On concerns regarding high spectrum prices, the minister said that TRAI is currently consulting and that it is advisable to wait for their final report.
Lastly, he said that detailed circulars on each of the decisions taken as part of the telecom package will be released by the government soon. The fine print of AGR redefinition that seeks to exclude non-telecom items is expected in 2-3 weeks.
“The thought process behind this reform package is looking at next 25 years timeframe…what are the corrections we need to do, what are the reforms we need to do, structural changes we need to make. All that should lead to benefits for the weakest sections of society, and better facilities for those marginalized and living in far-flung areas,” the minister said.
While the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is still a couple of months away. But prior the upcoming flagship lineup’s launch, interesting information regarding the base Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ has just surfaced.
According to known tipster Ice Universe, the two smartphone models will use the recently launched ISOCELL GN5 camera sensor from Samsung. For those unaware, it is the latest sensor from the South Korean tech giant, which features a 1/1.57 inch sensor with a native 50 megapixel resolution and 1μm pixel size. This sensor is capable of capturing 12.5 megapixel shots in the quad pixel binning mode and up to100 megapixel images using a remosaic algorithm.
In other words, the new ISOCELL GN5 sensor is a step above the 12MP 1/1.76 inch sensor found in the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21+. However, this sensor is still not the best 50 megapixel sensor under Samsung’s arsenal (Via SamMobile). Rather, the brand could’ve shipped the new premium grade handsets with its ISOCELL GN1 sensors or even the ISOCELL GN2 sensors, both of which feature sensors larger than the ISOCELL GN5 and are capable of capturing better images due to larger native pixels.
Galaxy S22 Concept Render
Furthermore, we had previously reported on a rumor that stated that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will feature a triple camera setup on the rear. This would consist of a 50 megapixel primary shooter, 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 10 megapixel telephoto sensor that offers 3x optical zoom. So, we can expect the S22 duo to offer better magnification over the S21 and S21+ that only offered digital zoom.
Oppo is gearing up for its autumn product launch event later today (16th September 2021), in which it will be unveiling ColorOS 12. The new update will also be arriving in OnePlus devices in China, however, an official has revealed that the company is also planning on announcing something new as well, which is scheduled to be revealed tomorrow.
The news arrives from @刘丰硕 who shared the news on his Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. For those unaware, 刘丰硕 (Liu Fengshuo) is the Chief Operating Officer of OnePlus. Previously, the senior official stated that its relation with Hasselblad is an in depth collaboration and not that of an ODM deal. Furthermore, he had also stated back then that the company is gearing up for something to look forward to, which would arrive later this month.
When another blogger (@科技九洲君) pointed out that half of September has already and there has been no news regarding when the company will finally make the announcement, the COO replied that the reveal will be tomorrow, which is September 17. Unfortunately, we have no information as to what the announcement is for as of right now. But it could be something new related to the Chinese smartphone maker’s partnership with the known camera lens maker.
Chinse tech brand realme just launched a couple ofsmartphones and its first tablet last week in India. Despite releasing three mobile devices, the brand is still not done for September. According to new information, the company will be debuting the realme narzo 50 series by the end of this month.
realme narzo 50A | Source: @OnLeaks x 91Mobiles
As per a report by Moneycontrol, realme is expected to launch the realme narzo 50 series in India between September 20 and 24. The realme narzo 30 series successor will make its global debut in the country.
The sources of the publication do not mention the number of devices in the lineup. But we can expect at least four models, namely realme narzo 50, realme narzo 50 Pro, realme narzo 50A, and realme narzo 50i.
However, they do confirm the one device launching next week and that is realme narzo 50A. In fact, one of the brand’s executives recently corroborated the same on Twitter. There’s a chance that realme narzo 50i might tag along.
On the other hand, we don’t see any possible launch of realme narzo 50 and realme narzo 50 Pro in India at the moment. But they are said to come in both 4G and 5G variants like their predecessors.
Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE during its product launch event yesterday. Now, the company has officially revealed the launch date of this device for its key market, India.
The Chinese tech giant shared the news earlier today (16th September 2021) revealing the September 29 launch date for the new smartphone. The company stated that is gearing up for the launch of its “Slimmest and Lightest phone packed with global 5G bands.” Furthermore, Manu Kuman Jain, Global VP and MD of Xiaomi, also shared the news on his official Twitter handle as well. This marks the device’s launch in India mere two weeks after its global announcement.
For those unaware, the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE is slim and light handset that weighs 158 grams and measures 6.81 millimeters in thickness. It sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The front also houses a 20 megapixel punch hole selfie camera. Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G powers the device along with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The device runs on a 4250mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other features include NFC, stereo speakers, a Z axis linear motor, an IR blaster, Dual SIM support, WiFi 6, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, and Bluetooth 5.2. Unfortunately, pricing of the device has yet to be revealed in India, although, its global pricing starts from 369 Euros, which translates to about 435 US Dollars or nearly 32,000 INR. So we can expect the Indian pricing around the 30K range.
If the only thing on your mind is grabbing the freshly released Apple iPhone 13, then consider yourself really unlucky if you have to purchase one from Brazil. As it stands, the cost of the iPhone 13 in the South American country is the highest in the world.
A report by Nukeni (via: 9to5Mac) shows the sale prices of the unlocked iPhone 13 on the Apple Website of each country, including taxes of course. Other models are listed as well, but picking on the iPhone 13 alone would be a good enough indicator for the prices.
There are exceptions, however, depending on the model or the storage variant. For example, the 128GB storage variant of the iPhone 13 mini is actually the most expensive in Turkey at a hefty $1,301.56. Brazil fares slightly better with this particular variant, with a price tag of $1,256.21. There are a few other models and variants as well where Brazil outdoes Turkey, but a majority of them are still the priciest in Brazil.
With that in mind, feel free to have a look at the top 3 best and worst places to grab a 128GB iPhone 13 series model from:
iPhone 13 mini (128GB)
Most expensive:
Turkey: $1,301.56
Brazil: $1,256.21
Sweden: $998.42
Cheapest:
United States: $729
Hong Kong: $771.27
Canada: $785.28
iPhone 13 (128GB)
Most expensive:
Brazil: $1,446.57
Turkey: $1,419.90
Sweden: $1,137.82
Cheapest:
United States: $829
Hong Kong: $874.13
Japan: $900.95
iPhone 13 Pro (128GB)
Most expensive:
Turkey: $1,893.24
Brazil: $1,808.26
India: $1,627.88
Cheapest:
United States: $999.00
Hong Kong: $1,092.69
United States: $1,113.89
iPhone 13 Pro Max (128GB)
Most expensive:
Turkey: $2,129.91
Brazil: $1,998.63
India: $1,763.65
Cheapest:
United States: $1,099.00
Hong Kong: $1,208.41
United States: $1,225.39
It is worth noting here that some US states like Delaware do not charge any taxes, and this might be one of the main reasons why the US is the cheapest option. Nukeni knows of this and has thus listed two prices for regions like the US and Canada – one from the most expensive state/province and another from the least.
Thus, it is observed that when the cheapest iPhone offering in the US is kicked from the equation, regions like Hong Kong and Japan emerge as the true cheapest options.
In conclusion, an iPhone 13 purchase from countries like the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, and Canada is the least likely to blow a hole in your wallet. Weaker currencies or high taxes, on the other hand, have a major role in making Brazil, Turkey, Sweden, Hungary, and Italy the most expensive places to grab an iPhone 13 series model from in the world.
Ulefone’s recent offering – Armor 12 G has already undergone rigorous testing and now the benchmark test proves its mettle against the competition. In a bid to evaluate the performance, the company did several benchmark tests on popular benchmark engines. The device scored exceptional scores on each benchmark test and confirms itself as a high-end rugged smartphone. You can see below the video showcasing the benchmark tests:
Ulefone Armor 12 5G smartphone is tested across 9 different benchmarking applications. Starting with the AnTuTu benchmark, the smartphone scored 350008 points, while on the AiTuTu benchmark it excelled with 66241 points. Similarly, it gained a 25.8K AI score on the AI benchmark and 10691 on PCMark. The onboard storage offered 963Mbps read speed and 228Mbps write speed on Androbench. Overall, it also performed really well on the remaining benchmark websites such as Geekbench 5, CPU-Z, AIDA64 and 3DMark.
Ulefone Armor 12 5G Specifications
The rugged smartphone comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display having 720 x 1560 pixels resolution. The 5G smartphone is powered with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC coupling an octa-core processor and Mali-G72 MC2 GPU. It runs on Android 11.
There’s a quad-rear camera featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel sensor fr video calling and selfies. Being a rugged smartphone, it is IP68 dust/water-resistant and is also compliant with the MIL-STD-810G rating. A 5180 mAh battery is present inside with 18W fast charging.
These scores verify Ulefone’s claim of a high-end rugged smartphone that offers exceptional performance. You can know more about the Ulefone Armor 12 smartphone by heading to the official website.
On Tuesday, Apple announced the iPhone 13 series at its ‘California Streaming’ event. Just like the iPhone 12 lineup, there are four models, namely iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The pre-orders for these smartphones are yet o go live, but we already have their benchmark scores.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
A report by MacRumors compares the Gekbench scores of the iPhone 13 series with the iPhone 12 series. The new iPhones are not only powerful than their predecessors but their performance also differs among fellow current-gen models.
Due to the above-mentioned difference in GPU architecture, there’s a graphics performance gap between the latest iPhones. For example, the iPhone 13 scores around 10,608 on Geekbench Metal, while the iPhone 13 Pro bags around 14216 points. Anyway, the GPU in the standard iPhone 13 performs about 15% better than the GPU inside the iPhone 12.
Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini
Having said that, as all four new iPhones arrive with a 6-core CPU, there’s no major disparity in CPU performance. Hence, if you want the best graphics on an iPhone or any other smartphone for that matter, it is recommended to invest in an iPhone 13 Pro or an iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The Apple iPhone 13 series will be available for pre-orders starting September 17 in key markets. It will be up for sale from September 24.
Recently unveiled Redmi Buds 3 is now retailing via Giztop with support for international shipping. The truly wireless earbuds with the semi-in-ear design were earlier available via crowdfunding websites like Xiaomi Youpin. The new TWS earbuds are still limited to few countries, and Redmi fans across the globe are still waiting for the official launch. Amazingly, the Redmi Buds 3 are now shipping globally via Giztop at the price of $36.
It is an interesting deal for the fans residing in North America, Europe and other areas where the Redmi Buds 3 are not available yet. Giztop is bringing all the new devices to your doorstep without any additional cost.
Xiaomi’s subsidiary – Redmi unveiled the truly-wireless in-ear earbuds a few weeks ago sporting some highly competitive specifications. Redmi Buds 3 comes with a 12mm composite diaphragm which enhances the sound quality. Active Noise Cancellation feature effectively works with highly sensitive dual-microphones and the Qualcomm CVC noise cancellation technology.
It offers a 95ms low-latency to cater excellent gaming experience. Multi-function touch controls are present to easily switch music tracks and to reject/accept calls. Redmi Buds 3 offers up to 20 hours of battery life along with a charging case and 5 hours with Earbuds inbuilt battery.
The new earbuds are IP54 waterproof and dustproof which increases usability. It is built with ABS material and carries Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity support.
Fujifilm is apparently working on its own smartphone, which features a foldable display. This arrives as a surprise considering the Japanese company is known for making digital cameras and certain other products like printers.
According to a LetsGoDigitalreport, the company filed a new patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) that was titled ‘Electronic device and non-transitory computer readable medium.’ The patent featured a number of images as well, which showcases a smartphone with a large primary display that is inward folding along with a smaller external display. In other words, it has a design that is quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series of foldable handsets.
Furthermore, the company is clearly inspired by the South Korean tech giant’s newly launched Galaxy Z Fold3 as it also features support for a stylus pen, apart from just a similar design. Graphic Designed Technizo Concept created some clear product renders based on the Fujiilm patent, which offers us a better look at what the device might look like. Notably, the bottom chin of this device is quite prominent while the bezels on the other three sides are very thin.
Unfortunately, the patent does not show the back of the device so we have no information regarding the number of camera modules on the rear or its orientation. On the other hand, the front panel might sport an under display camera, although, the focus of the patent were likely the display and design so take it with a pinch of salt for now. At the moment, it is unclear if the company is actually working on such a phone or is simply covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.
The European Commission is pushing for self-sufficiency after the global semiconductor shortage has proven unreliability in sourcing material from Asian and U.S. suppliers. This was highlighted in plans that were announced on Wednesday for a new chipmaking “ecosystem”.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen feels that ‘digital is the make-or-break issue’ and announced in a policy speech at the Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday that a new Chips Act for Europe will be presented. Its aim will be to jointly create a state-of-the-art European chip ecosystem, including production.
The source of the EU legislators’ concerns was cited as the global shortage of semiconductors that has led to production slowdowns and delays for a variety of products that rely on chips for data processing – from cars and trains to smartphones and other consumer electronics.
The Europe Chips Act will also aim to link together the European Union’s semiconductor research, design, and testing capacities. This will help boost the bloc’s self-sufficiency and will develop new markets for ground-breaking European tech.
The Act will be made up of three elements: Firstly, a semiconductor research strategy that will amplify work being done by institutions such as LETI/CEA in France, IMEC in Belgium, and Fraunhofer in Germany.
The second component will be a coordinated plan to increase chipmaking capacity in Europe. And the final part will establish a framework for international partnership and cooperation.
Each smartphone has multiple chips inside
“There is no digital without chips,” said von der Leyen. “While we speak, whole production lines are already working at reduced speed despite growing demand, because of a shortage of semiconductors.
She also emphasized that while global demand has exploded, Europe’s share across the semiconductor value chain has shrunk. The matter was declared as something not just about competitiveness, but about tech sovereignty.
Lastly, in additional documents released today, the EU said that the Chips Act will bolster existing initiatives such as the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act that aims to contain the power of internet giants, Artificial Intelligence Act for the regulation of applications of AI, and a beefed-up code of practice that tackles online disinformation. This will be combined with a boost to the investment in regional digital infrastructure and skills.
In other related news, Qualcomm’s CEO has confirmed plans to work with European foundries to boost chip production.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp instant messaging platform has been focusing a lot on the business-related features on the application as the company is exploring various ways of monetizing billions of users on the platform.
In the latest update, the company has now started testing a new in-app business directory feature. As the name indicates, it’s basically a business directory that will allow users to find shops and services through the app.
Currently, the feature is undergoing the testing phase in São Paulo, Brazil. The test would include thousands of businesses in categories like food, retail, and local services across certain São Paulo neighborhoods. The company is looking to soon expand the feature to users in India and Indonesia.
Users can tap on ‘Businesses Nearby’ in the WhatsApp contact listing, which will then show a listing of active local business profiles. From there, users will be able to tap through and view the business’ full profile, along with products and other contact information.
This feature is yet another one from Facebook to make the e-commerce system on WhatsApp stronger as the social media giant is working hard to convert the messaging platform into an e-commerce juggernaut. WhatsApp has already launched shopping tools like product catalogs and shopping carts.
Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 in a deal worth $19 billion but the platform didn’t have a model to monetize its millions of daily active users. The company is now looking at different ways to generate revenue but hasn’t ruled out in-app advertisements.
Honor has just announced that it will be hosting its Smart Life product launch conference on September 26. During this event, the company will announce various new smart devices and products.
The Chinese smartphone maker made the announcement earlier today (16th September 2021), with its official event slogan being “Pursue the Beauty with Wisdom, Connect Life with Technology.” Notably, the news of the September 26 Smart Life event also arrives after the previously announced Imaging Technology conference on September 22, which hints at possible upgrades for the Magic3 series’ camera system. Looking at the image poster shared by the company, we can see various smart products like laptops, TVs, tablets, and more.
In other words, we can expect to see the brand announce certain new products within those segment in the upcoming event later this month. Furthermore, while the company had announced the Honor Watch GS 3 in a launch event back in August, the smart wearable has yet to be officially released. So, we could also see the official launch of this smartwatch as well, which features 8 channel PPG sensor that uses an AI algorithm and AI Engine to accurately measure heart rate.
After confirming the device’s existence earlier this month, Realme recently confirmed that its upcoming smartphone, dubbed Realme GT Neo2 will be officially launched in the Chinese market on 22nd September.
Now, in the latest teaser poster shared by Realme to highlight features of the upcoming smartphone, the company has confirmed that the GT Neo2 will be featuring a diamond ice core cooling system to control the device’s temperature.
If the reports are to be believed, then the diamond condensate heat dissipation performance is 50 percent higher than conventional gel. It packs three-dimensional graphene, customized concave and convex surface covering the heating source.
There’s also stainless steel VC heat dissipation surface of 4129mm², which indicates an increase of 26 percent in the area when compared with the previous generation; a screen warehouse graphite sheet; and a screen IC graphite copper foil conforms to the material.
Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 smartphone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.
The smartphone is expected to be available in two memory configurations — 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage and 12GB RAM along with 256GB of internal storage. The phone is said to come in Neo Blue and Neo Green colors. It has also been leaked that the 8GB RAM model could cost $499 while the 12GB RAM will be priced at $599.
Realme GT Neo2 Render | Source: Digit x OnLeaks
It is said to feature a 6.62-inch screen that delivers a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED panel will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The phone may pack a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It will be running the Realme UI with the Android 11 operating system.
As per the leak, there will be a Dimensity 1200-AI chipset variant of the GT Neo2. It will continue with the “Neo generation position” like the predecessor model. It will be a thin and lightweight daily driver device, which will be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$311).
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The device runs on a 4250mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other features include NFC, stereo speakers, a Z axis linear motor, an IR blaster, Dual SIM support, WiFi 6, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, and Bluetooth 5.2. Unfortunately, pricing of the device has yet to be revealed in India, although, its global pricing starts from 369 Euros, which translates to about 435 US Dollars or nearly 32,000 INR. So we can expect the Indian pricing around the 30K range.
