Realme GT Neo2’s to flaunt 64MP triple cameras

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Sep 20, 2021

Realme is all set to unveil the Realme GT Neo2 on Sept. 22 in China. It will be replacing the original GT Neo that debuted earlier this year. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm that it will be flaunting a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

The company is yet to share the details of the auxiliary cameras of the GT Neo2. Probably, it will be featuring the same 8-megapixel superwide snapper and a 2-megapixel macro camera that was made available on the original GT Neo.

The Realme GT Neo2 is likely to arrive in two CPU versions. It is speculated that there will be Dimensity 1200 chip variant featuring a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery. This model could be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$309) in China.

On the other hand, there will be a Snapdragon 870 variant fitted with a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It may come with a larger 5,000mAh battery. This edition could be priced around 2,500 Yuan (~$386) in China.

The GT Neo2 with Dimensity 1200 may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB storage. The SD870 edition may feature up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage.

The Realme GT Neo2 variants may feature the same 64-megapixel triple camera unit and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Both models are likely to carry support for 65W rapid charging.

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Nubia launches Trade In campaign, offers Minions co-branded charger in exchange for iPhone charger

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Sep 20, 2021

Nubia has just officially announced its new ‘trade in’ campaign. This offer is available in China and allows customers to exchange their Apple iPhone chargers with a Minions branded charger.

The new trade in offer is an event that is available from September 19 to September 23. For those interested, the Chinese smartphone maker is taking in online appointments as well. One can simple send a private message “Trade In” to “Nubia Phone & Recycling” and can set an appointment at a designated store near you. Once there, customers have an option for exchanging their old Apple iPhone chargers for Nubia’s sugar cube fast charger that features a design from Minions.

For those unaware, this charger can also be used with an Apple iPhone as well, and offers up to 30W of fast charging. Apart from this, the company even offers Minion co branded charger sets, including a 22.5W charger, 30Wgallium nitride chargers, 65W gallium nitride chargers and other data cables as well. Earlier this month, we had even reported on the brand launching the nubia x minions 65W Biscuit Charger. This was also a gallium nitride based chargers that supports various charging protocols that makes it compatible with fast charging standards from different brands.

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Google’s foldable smartphone under Pixel lineup to reportedly launch this year

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Sep 20, 2021

Google has been rumored to be working on a foldable smartphone and it seems that the technology giant is all set to officially launch it. Well-known tipster Evan Blass has revealed that the upcoming foldable Pixel smartphone, which is codenamed “Passport” will be launched by the end of this year.

He adds that the company has been working on this new smartphone for more than two years. While the launch timeline is now known, the phone’s actual name for the retail market still remains unknown.

The launch timeframe suggested by Evan Blass is in line with the previous report which came from David Naranjo, Senior Director at Display Supply Chain Consultants. The report also suggests that the device will use an LTPO OLED display.

The smartphone is also said to have an under-display camera setup. The blueprint of the Google Pixel Fold was previously leaked which reveals that the device could have a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold series. This indicates an outward folding display with a cylindrical hinge at the center.

It has also been reported that the South Korean giant Samsung will be supplying Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) to Google for the Pixel Fold. Samsung and Google have partnered up for a few products in the past, the most recent being the Wear OS 3 for wearable devices and most of the hardware components for the upcoming Pixel 6 series flagship smartphones.

Google is expected to start taking pre-orders for the Pixel 6 series smartphones from 19th October and the sale could begin from 28th October. There’s a possibility that the company could unveil the Pixel Fold smartphone at the Pixel 6 launch event. Given that multiple reports are talking about it, there’s a fair chance of Pixel Fold getting launched in the coming weeks or months.

Once launched, the foldable Pixel smartphone from Google will be competing against Samsung’s increasing lineup of foldable smartphones. Xiaomi has also launched a foldable smartphone and other Chinese phone makers, including OPPO and Vivo are set to soon launch their devices with foldable design.

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iQOO Z5 camera samples released, 64MP triple cameras confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

iQOO Z5 will be announced this week on Thursday (Sept. 23) in China. It will be replacing the iQOO Z3 5G that debuted a few months back in countries like China and India. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be sporting a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. It also shared the camera samples of the device to reveal its photography capabilities.

There is no information available on the auxiliary cameras of the iQOO Z5. It remains to be seen whether it will inherit the 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, which was made available on the iQOO Z3 5G.

The iQOO Z5’s camera samples suggest that it will be good at capturing shots in any lighting conditions. It remains to be seen whether the smartphone manages to deliver a similar camera experience when it reaches the hands of buyers.

iQOO Z5 specifications

Past reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5 will be sporting a 120Hz LCD screen with a punch-hole design. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO Z5 will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which may carry support for 44W fast charging. The other features that will be available on the device include stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. In related news, iQOO is also expected to announce the iQOO Z5 smartphone in India soon. Probably, it could be priced around Rs 31,000 (~$421) in the country.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is coming soon, key specs leaked

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 20, 2021

Earlier this month, a Lenovo executive teased the arrival of a new tablet in China. Yesterday, the official Xiaoxin Weibo account revealed the name of this product. At the same time, the same Lenovo exec teased the display specs. Additionally, Digital Chat Station, a well-known leaker has now shared the key specs of the device a few hours ago.

The upcoming tablet from Lenovo will be called Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. As the name suggests, it will be a higher variant of the already available Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, which has an 11.5-inch display. The official teaser image shows a render of the unreleased tablet with a stylus and says that it will run ZUI 13.

Further, the Lenovo executive who initially teased the launch of this product confirms that the forthcoming slate will sport an OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. This panel comes from industry leader Samsung Display.

As per Digital Chat station, the yet-to-release Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.5 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the back and another 8MP + ToF dual-camera system on the front.

The tablet will only measure 5.63mm in thickness and weigh 565g. Despite that, It will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. However, it will ship with a 30W charger.

Last but not least, the tipster hints at this device to be a premium offering and Lenovo is yet to announce its launch date.

OPPO A16 launched with 6.52-inch HD+ display, Helio G35, 5,000mAh battery in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

OPPO has silently unveiled a new A-series phone named the OPPO A16 in India. It is not an entirely new phone since it was announced in Indonesia back in July. The A16 succeeds the OPPO A15 smartphone that was made official in India last year in October.

OPPO A16 specifications and features

The OPPO A16 is a polycarbonate-bodied smartphone that measures 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4mm and weighs 190 grams. It has a teardrop notch-enabled LCD panel that measures 6.52 inches. The screen offers an HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

The Helio G35 SoC is present under the hood of the OPPO A16. The SoC is coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64G of built-in storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated microSD card slot. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports only 10W charging.

The OPPO A16 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. The handset ships with ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11 OS. It is packed with features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

OPPO A16 price in India

The OPPO A16 has arrived with a price tag of Rs 13,990 (~$190) in India. It can be bought in colors like Crystal Black and Pearl Blue. The smartphone is now up for purchase through Amazon India.

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Realme C25Y budget smartphone now available for pre-booking in India

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Sep 20, 2021

Last week, Chinese smartphone maker Realme launched its latest budget device in the Indian market, dubbed Realme C25Y. As the name indicates, it’s an upgrade of the Realme C25 that was launched in India earlier this year in March.

Now, days after its announcement in the Indian market, the company has now started taking pre-orders for the Realme C25Y smartphone on its official website. The shipments of the device will begin from 27th September.

Coming to the pricing, the base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage is priced at ₹10,999 while the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs ₹11,999. It’s noteworthy that only the 4GB + 128GB model is available for pre-booking and there’s no information available about the base variant. The phone is being offered in two different color options — Glacier Blue and Metal Grey.

In terms of specifications, the Realme C25Y features a 6.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels and offers a peak brightness of 420nits. There’s a waterdrop notch on top of the screen that houses an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

The smartphone is the first one from the company’s C-series to come with a “50MP AI Triple Camera.” It packs a 50-megapixel primary sensor that supports 4x digital zoom, along with a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor.

Internally, the device comes powered by the Unisoc T610, which is a 12nm octa-core processor and is paired with the ARM Mali-G52 GPU. It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with a special edition of Realme UI named “Realme R Edition”. It will be getting the Android 12 update. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 18W fast charging.

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Xiaomi 11T series India launch timeline tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 20, 2021

Last week, the Xiaomi 11T series was unveiled for Europe and other markets. A few days from that, these smartphones are now being tipped to launch in India in the coming weeks. Let’s take a look at the release timeline hinted at by a tech influencer.

According to Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the Xiaomi 11T series is set to launch in India in October. He says that at least the Pro model will debut in the country next month.

That said, he does not clarify if these phones will use the same name in India. For those unaware, Xiaomi is known for using different names for the same device in multiple markets.

Additionally, it’s not known whether Xiaomi 11T Pro will arrive with support for 120W fast charging in the county due to local regulations. If the lineup is indeed coming next week, then we expect the company to start teasing its arrival and thereby confirm the charging speed as well.

The Xiaomi 11T series is the successor to last year’s Mi 10T series. The lineup includes two models, namely Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. Both feature an identical design, however, they come with slightly different specs.

For instance, the Xiaomi 11T Pro comes with Snapdragon 888, LPDDR5 RAM, 120W fast charging, Dolby Vision, Harmon Kardon speakers, 4K 60fps rear camera recording, 1080 60fps front camera recording, barometer, and color temperature sensor. On the other hand, the vanilla Xiaomi 11T arrives with Dimensity 1200, LPDDR4x RAM, 67W charging, and lacks all other things.

Google Pixel 6 Pro NCC certification confirms 33W fast charging support

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2021

Google has already unveiled the next-generation Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship smartphones and has confirmed that the devices will get launched in the fall this year, without revealing the exact timeframe.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro has passed through Taiwan’s regulatory body National Communications Commission (NCC) and it reveals that the phone will support these charging speeds — 5V/3A (15W), 9V/2A (18W), 9V/3A (27W), and 11V/3A (33W). This was first reported by XDA-Developers.

This new report is in line with the previous report which claimed that the Pixel 6 series smartphone will have a top charging speed of 33W. This is a significant improvement in the charging speed compared to the previous generation models which were limited to 18W.

Google has also hinted that the Pixel 6 series smartphones won’t come with a charger in the box. So, there’s no cost to the company as it won’t be bundling the 33W power adapter and the search engine giant will be selling the charger separately.

Many flagship smartphones these days, especially the ones from Chinese brands, comes with support for much faster charging. Currently, the top charging speed for a flagship smartphone is 120W but 200W wired charging technology has already been announced and is expected to be available in smartphones from next year.

However, the charging speed reported for the Pixel 6 series falls in line with the charging speed of smartphones from Samsung and Apple. The South Korean giant offers 45W top speed on its device while Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has support for up to 25W charging.

The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens.

The photography performance is expected to top the charts as the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and uses artificial intelligence along with machine learning.

The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as the phones will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

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AUO’s 85-inch 240Hz 4K TV is an incredible console gaming centerpiece

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Sep 20, 2021

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO), a company that specializes in optoelectronics solutions, has an aim to take on the ruling 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED with its next-gen display. AUO already has an 85-inch TV that was launched long ago and the company is now finally moving towards revamping the existing model with extra additions of a 4K panel and significantly higher refresh rates.

Even though we are still in the dark as the product page is yet to go live from the company’s end, DigiTimes Asia claims to have the details of the upcoming display. The most prominent bit is the 240Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) throughout the 85-inch 4K display. We expect it to be a native measurement, but it could also be a measurement obtained through intelligent processing wizardry. TV makers are known for following this technique called frame interpolation, for which they use their own nomenclature such as TruMotion by LG, MotionFlow XR by Sony, etc. This is what we know as the soap opera effect.

Well, this isn’t something new as AUO has already proved to be a leading panel maker with its 65-inch 144Hz Big Format Gaming Displays (BFGDs) in collaboration with NVIDIA. So, creating something even better shouldn’t come as a surprise for a company that is already doing an excellent job in this domain.

Bandwidth is a downside as the company has opted for the HDMI 2.1 port. However, it could still support a 4K resolution at 240Hz, albeit with Display Stream Compression (DSC). The better option would have been a DisplayPort 2.0 input. Additionally, the new display is also said to have an “ultra-high dynamic range” along with 96% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

With Samsung‘s high emphasis on brightness and successful implementation, AUO was forced to work on this and has provided a special anti-reflection coating to enhance the viewing experience in bright environments on this TV. With all these features packed in the display, AUO’s new 85-inch TV may turn out to be a delight for gamers and enthusiasts.

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Surface Pro 8 leaks ahead of launch: To feature 120Hz display and 2 Thunderbolt ports

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Ashutosh

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Sep 20, 2021

Days ahead of the September 22 Surface hardware event by Microsoft, some major highlights of Surface Pro 8 have been leaked. From what it appears, this could be a retail listing and is highly likely to be the Surface Pro 8. The tweet that leaked this confirms that there will be a 13-inch 120Hz display with thin bezels and two thunderbolt ports.

It was already being speculated that Surface Pro 8 could ship without USB-A ports, and if these leaks were to be believed, we will see a USB-C and Thunderbolt combination on the device, enhancing the versatility of the device.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Exposure ✅

– Intel's 11th-generation Core processor
– 13" 120Hz High Refresh Rate Narrow Border Screen
– Windows 11
– Dual Thunderbolt Interfaces
– Replaceable SSD Hard Drives#Microsoft #Surface #SurfacePro8 pic.twitter.com/ITFftYG4dg

— Sam (@Shadow_Leak) September 19, 2021

The leak further goes on to reveal that the device will have Windows 11 running, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. There is also going to be replaceable SSDs like it was on Surface Laptop 4, Surface Pro X, and Surface Pro 7 Plus, allowing more flexibility to replace drives whenever required.

In the Surface hardware scheduled for September 22nd, we are expecting Microsoft to unveil the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Book 4, an updated Surface Pro X, and the Android-powered Surface Duo 2.

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Xiaomi Civi to launch on September 27, could be CC11 with a new name

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

Chinese tipsters are now sharing a screenshot Mi Store version of China on Weibo. The reason behind it is that it is now showing a banner of a mysterious Xiaomi Civi device that will debut at 2 PM (local time) on Sept. 27. The machine-translated version of the Chinese text in the poster reads “A natural and beautiful technology conference,” which indicates that it will be sporting an impressive design. The image of a retail box in the image suggests that the Xiaomi Civi could be an upcoming smartphone.

Several reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi CC11 smartphone soon in China. It is likely to be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, which was announced in global markets last week. It is now being speculated that instead of launching it as CC11, the company may call it Xiaomi Civi.

Xiaomi Civi specifications (expected)

A Xiaomi phone with model number 2107119DC was approved by the TENAA authority of China last month. This device is said to be the Chinese variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The handset features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display, Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging, and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

The handset features a 20-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Its rear camera setup is headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

There is a possibility that Xiaomi Civi could be some other device and not a smartphone. Hence, it is advisable to wait for more information to appear to know the true identity of Xiaomi Civi.

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Realme V11s to come with Dimensity 810, HD+ display, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

Last week, a Chinese tipster revealed that Realme is working on a new V-series phone called the Realme V11s for China. The moniker reveals that it will be an improved version of the existing Realme V11 5G, which debuted back in February. The same tipster has now shared a few more details about the Realme V11s.

According to the tipster, Realme V11s 5G smartphone will be sporting an LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. Its screen will be supplied by Japan Display (JDI). The V11s will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports reverse charging.

The Realme V11s will be driven by the Dimensity 810, which offers a performance similar to the Snapdragon 768G chipset. It could be aimed towards the offline market. It is expected to arrive in two colors such as black and purple.

Without mentioning the model number, the tipster claimed that it is has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China. Probably, the leaker could be talking about the Realme RMX3381 that was spotted at TENAA’s database in August.

Realme V11s specifications

The Realme V11s could be coming with a 6.52-inch LCD FHD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery, 18W charging, Dimensity 810 chip, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple-camera system. It may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

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Apple’s iPadOS 15 increases RAM cap for applications

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2021

Apple has been making the iPad more and more powerful with each iteration and the recently launched iPad Pro, which comes powered by the Apple M1 chipset, the technology giant is blurring the lines between the iPad and MacBook.

Despite the most powerful iPad and the MacBook being powered by the same chipset — Apple Silicon’s M1, there’s remains one major issue — software. The Mac devices are powered by the macOS and the iPad is powered by the iPadOS which is a tweaked iOS.

In the iPadOS, the third-party applications are limited to using just 5GB of RAM even though the tablet comes powered by 8GB and 16GB RAM. This is to ensure that a single application doesn’t utilize all of the memory and impact other core system functions.

With the latest iPadOS 15, it appears that Apple has increased the cap on RAM usage for third-party applications. In iPad Pro powered by 16GB RAM, developers can request 12GB of RAM while 4GB RAM will be reserved for the core system functions.

Similarly, for the device powered by 8GB RAM, the company is reserving 2GB RAM to system functions and allowing developers to use 6GB RAM. The iPad models with less than 5GB RAM will have the same limits as before.

The change in the memory allocation in iPadOS will be beneficial to applications that are more graphically intensive, such as apps that support drawing, modeling, photo editing or video editing, among others.

Apple has said that new entitlement will be available on the “supported devices” but the tech giant hasn’t revealed the list of supported devices, so at this point in time, it’s not known which devices will support it, apart from the iPad Pro.

The latest iPadOS 15 comes with some new features and several additions and improvements to the existing ones. The software is set to be released this Monday, i.e. 20th September along with the iOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G’s new launch date for India confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy M52 teasers that appeared on Amazon India revealed that it will be announced on Sept. 19. However, the launch date poster was taken down soon, probably because most companies do not unveil their new devices on weekends. Yesterday, the retailer giant released a new poster to confirm that the Galaxy M52 5G will be unveiled on Sept. 28.

Samsung will be revealing the Galaxy M52 at 12 PM (local time) on Sept. 28 in India. A new poster shows that it will be a slim phone measuring only 7.4mm in thickness. Recently, the handset was listed on a Polish retailer site through which its specifications, design, and pricing were revealed.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G specifications and price

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It will produce a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G chipset will be powering the handset.

The 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants of the Galaxy M52 5G will be arriving with 128 GB of internal storage. For more storage, it will provide users with a microSD card slot. The M52 will be preinstalled with One UI 3.1 and Android 11 OS. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 25W rapid charging.

The rear camera system of the Galaxy M52 5G has a 64-megapixel main snapper, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, it has a front camera of 32-megapixel.

It was spotted with pricing of PLN 1,749 (~$446; ~Rs 32,900) for the 6GB+128GB variant on a Polish retailer site. The handset was listed in hues like black, white, and blue.

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Realme GT Neo2 features dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos Games

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2021

Realme has confirmed that the brand’s latest smartphone, dubbed Realme GT Neo2, is all set to go official on 22nd September. Ahead of the launch, the company has been shared key features of the device.

In the latest development, Xu Qi, Vice President at Realme and President of Realme China confirmed that the upcoming GT Neo2 smartphone will come with dual stereo speakers and will the first batch of devices will also support Dolby Atmos Games.

The company has already confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits brightness, DC Dimming, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

It is also confirmed to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Realme has also revealed that the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and have a diamond ice core cooling system.

The device is expected to pack up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. As for the camera configuration, it has been reported that the smartphone will be having a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera.

realme gt neo2 neo green — Realme GT Neo2 (Neo Green)

The Realme GT Neo2 will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 65W fast charging technology. We expect the smartphone to be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI on top.

A recent report claims that along with the Snapdragon 870 SoC, there will be another model of the smartphone that will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chipset and some minor changes internally.

Coming to the pricing, the MediaTek-powered variant could be priced around 2,000 yuan, which is approximately $310 while the Qualcomm-powered variant, which is said to be focused on gaming, is expected to cost around 2,500 yuan, about $387.

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Poll of The Week: Will you buy the Xiaomi 11T Pro or wait for the Galaxy S21 FE?

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Sep 19, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11T series at a global event in Europe. The new phones pack impressive features such as a high-class AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 108MP triple rear cameras, big batteries, and support for fast charging.

Looking at the high-end model, the Xiaomi 11T Pro, one can tell Xiaomi is positioning it as a rival to the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Its selling points also include a 5000mAh battery and support for 120W fast charging. It also has a more affordable price tag than the Mi 11 series and will receive three years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

The Galaxy S21 FE will arrive as a more affordable version of the Galaxy S21 series. So far we know it will have a flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras, the same Snapdragon 888 chipset as the Xiaomi 11T Pro, an IP68 rating, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Like its Galaxy S21 siblings, it too will receive software support for four years.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of these devices you will buy? Is it the Xiaomi 11T Pro with its bigger battery capacity and 120W fast charging support or are you willing to wait for the Galaxy S21 FE which might be priced higher than the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s €649 starting price? So please take the poll and also let us know in the comment box why you prefer one over the other?

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft makes its maiden flight!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

The aviation industry is undergoing a seemingly silent revolution that may have a massive impact in the nearest future. Several aircraft manufacturers are exploring the huge benefits of electric engines in their operations and Rolls-Royce has joined this growing class. The company has just completed the maiden voyage of its all-electric aircraft.

The Rolls-Royce all-electric aircraft is aptly named Spirit of Innovation, completed its maiden 15-minute voyage, thus signposting the beginning of an intensive flight testing phase for the company that affords it to log important performance data on the aircraft. The main focus of the testing will be on the Spirit of Innovation’s electrical and propulsion system, according to Rolls-Royce.

The Spirit of Innovation is a one-seat airplane that has, in Rolls-Royce’s view, the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for any aircraft. The aircraft is powered by a 6000 cell battery pack which delivers about 500HP with a three-motor powertrain. The aircraft, according to Rolls-Royce will have a top speed in the range of 300 miles per hour.

Rolls-Royce has made significant progress in the development of this aircraft despite some challenges that led to missing the initial target of 2020 for the maiden flight of the Spirit of Innovation. The aircraft also underwent successful ground testing about six months back through the taxi trials. The company is also working at developing an air taxi in partnership with Tecnam, as it pursues its objective of delivering all-electric aircraft for the commuter market.

The expected benefits in the ultimate transition of air travel to electric-powered aircraft are massive, as it will cut down significantly the greenhouse emission attributed to air travel. However, some fundamental challenges still need to be overcome including finding the right balance and weight that will provide optimal performance of such electric aircraft. It is known that electric vehicles are much heavier than gas-powered cars, and this is also applicable to aircraft.

Rolls-Royce electric aircraft — Rolls-Royce Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft

The collaborative engagement for the Spirit of Innovation’s maiden flight also includes The UK government and Aerospace Technology Institute which provided funding. Even though we may be several years away from a commercial all-electric flight, this milestone is a move in the right direction.

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Amazon shuts 3,000 online stores operated by 600 Chinese brands over paid reviews

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce company and this puts a lot of responsibility on it to sustain the ethical and professional standards required of it. Amazon continues to finetune its responsiveness to policy violations by online merchant stores to continue to safeguard the consumers from unethical conduct. It is in pursuit of this objective that the company has revealed that it has shut down about 3,000 online stores operated by about 600 Chinese brands. The reason for the action was because of consistent infractions of these stores in incentivized or paid reviews on their online stores registered on Amazon.

The current crackdown is the largest ever accomplished by Amazon and has affected some popular Chinese companies. The blacklisting also includes a freeze of the funds of these defaulters by Amazon. However, according to Amazon, the current move did not affect the growth outlook of Chinese firms on the platform. Amazon VP Asia Global Selling, Cindy Tai stated this in an interview monitored from China.

The issue of paid reviews is a serious policy violation and it has been banned since 2016. Customers rely on the accuracy and authenticity of product reviews to make their purchasing decision and the fidelity of this process is at the heart of the e-commerce model. Amazon says it will continue to improve its internal mechanisms to flag defaulters or serial offenders in paid reviews and other policy violations.

The move by Amazon has led to some of the popular brands seeking alternative e-commerce platforms to continue their operations on eBay and AliExpress among others. Amazon is also shoring up consumer confidence through its unprecedented action and hopes to continue flourishing as the world’s leading e-commerce company.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumour Roundup – Specs, Price, Colors and More – What to Expect!

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Abhinav

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Sep 19, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a toned-down version of this year’s flagship Galaxy S21, will be released soon. But, it has been doing rounds of the internet for quite some time now, revealing the key details of the smartphone. Today, we will be rounding up every detail we’ve learned so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumour Roundup: What to Expect?

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will have a similar design as Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S21, launched earlier this year. Like, last year’s Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21, the S21 FE will also come with a plastic back. Samsung calls this finish ‘glastic, which feels as good as glass, but is more durable. The S21 FE is said to feature a flat 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. The display would offer a refresh rate of 120Hz and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S21 FE will come with an IP68 water resistivity rating like its predecessor.

Cameras

The leaked promotional images, user manual, and renders suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 would be coming with a triple rear camera setup. As far as configuration is concerned, the camera setup might include a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Meanwhile, it may feature a 12-megapixel camera on the front housed inside the centred punch-hole cutout.

Hardware and Software

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has appeared several times on different certification portals, and it has been spotted quite a few times on GeekBench, revealing its key specifications. Thanks to GeekBench listings, we know that the S21 FE would come in two variants – one with Snapdragon 888 chipset and a second one with Exynos 2100 chipset. The Snapdragon 888 powered S21 FE would launch in the US, while the Exynos 2100 might come to other regions like India and Europe.

The chipset inside would be paired with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The S21 FE will run One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11. It is rumoured to boast a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging along with wireless charging. The S21 FE will support Samsung Dex, and it won’t have a charger in the box.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

Galaxy S21 FE back-to-school promo — Image source: 9-to-5 Google

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is rumoured to be available for pre-order on October 20th, suggesting that it might launch in the first half of October. As per a leaked promotional image, the S21 FE will come in four colours — violet, light green, gray and white. There is no exact word on the Galaxy S21 FE’s pricing, but the smartphone will be priced around $100 lower than the Galaxy S21.

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