DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro launched in India

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Sep 15, 2021

Last month, DIZO announced the DIZO Watch as its first smartwatch. it was made official in India with a price tag of Rs 3,499 (~$47). Today, the company announced its enhanced version called the DIZO Watch Pro. It also unveiled the DIZO Watch 2 alongside it. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the DIZO Watch 2 and DIZO Watch Pro.

DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro specifications and features

The DIZO Watch 2 has a 1.69-inch TFT LCD touchscreen that offers 600nits brightness, which can be customized with 100+ watch faces. It has a metallic body with 5ATM water resistance.

The Watch 2 houses a 260mAh battery. The company claims that once charged, the Watch 2 can last for around 10 days. It is equipped with fitness tracking features such as a heart rate tracker, SpO2 monitor, sleep monitor, and 15 sports modes. The smartwatch supports other functions such as music control, camera control, accept/reject calls, and smart notification.

The DIZO Watch Pro has a bigger 1.75-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, 320 x 385 pixels resolution, and 600nits brightness. It can be personalized using 100+ watch faces. The smartwatch has a 390mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of battery life.

It comes with support for 90 sports modes and GPS+GLONASS connectivity for precise location tracking. It also offers IP68 water resistance. It can be used for heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, and sleep tracking, viewing notifications, music control, camera control, accept/reject calls, and more.

DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro price in India

The DIZO Watch 2 is priced at Rs 1,999 (~$27) and it can be purchased in hues like Classic Black, Golden Pink, Ivory White, and Silver Grey. On the other side, the DIZO Watch Pro carries a price tag of Rs 4,499 (~$61) and it comes in colors like Black and Space Blue. The two new smartwatches from DIZO are scheduled to go on sale on Sept. 22 on Flipkart.

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Apple M1X MacBook Pro to reportedly go on sale in the coming weeks

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple recently announced its latest devices in the market, which includes the iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a new 9th generation iPad, and an updated iPad Mini. Now, it seems that the tech giant is gearing up to launch new Mac devices.

The company has been rumored to be working on a newer version of Apple Silicon which is likely to be called the Apple M1X chipset. Now, a new report coming from Bloomberg’s Power On claims that Apple could launch a new MacBook Pro powered by the M1X chipset along with the new AirPods Pro in the “next several weeks.”

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Image Credit: Renders By Ian

It’s believed that Apple will be hosting a new virtual event in the month of October to launch the new MacBook Pro devices. A previous supply chain report had also indicated that the tech giant is planning to ramp up M1X MacBook Pro production by October.

There are a few other new Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. As per the reports, Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

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Apple iPhone 13 series — Pricing and Availability details in India

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple announced the latest iPhone 13 series smartphones which include the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max, and will be available for purchase towards the end of this month. The devices will be up for pre-order from 17th September and the shipments will be from 24th September.

Earlier, the India launch of the latest iPhone models used to be a couple of weeks after the US launch but that isn’t the case anymore. In India also, the latest iPhone models will be up for pre-order from this Friday and the actual sale will begin on September 24.

Coming to the pricing, the cheapest in the lineup is the Apple iPhone 13 Mini which has a starting price of ₹69,900 (~$949) and the top-end variant in the series, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, goes up to ₹1,79,900 (~$2,441).

Here’s the list of pricing details for all the iPhone 13 models in the Indian market.

Apple iPhone 13

128GB Storage: ₹69,900
256GB Storage: ₹79,900
512GB Storage: ₹99,900

Apple iPhone 13

128GB Storage: ₹79,900
256GB Storage: ₹89,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,09,900

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

128GB Storage: ₹1,19,900
256GB Storage: ₹1,29,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,49,900
1TB Storage: ₹1,69,900

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB Storage: ₹1,29,900
256GB Storage: ₹1,39,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,59,900
1TB Storage: ₹1,79,900

The Apple iPhone 13 and 13 Mini comes in five color options — Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and (Product) Red. On the other hand, the 13 Pro and Pro Max models come in four colors — Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue.

All the latest iPhone 13 models come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset which packs a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. The devices are IP68 rated for water resistance up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. The devices also come with an upgraded display, camera, connectivity, and more.

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Honor MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 are on pre-orders in Russia with free gifts

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 15, 2021

Back in July, Honor unveiled its MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops with Ryzen’s 5000 series processors. Now, a few months later, the company has launched the laptops in Russia. The laptops come with a thin and light chassis and have a starting price of RUB 59,990(~$823).

The MagicBook 14 and 15 come with 14-inch and 15-inch IPS LCD panels with a Full-HD resolution. The screen has 300 nits of brightness and comes with DC dimming and a 100% sRGB color gamut. The display is certified for emitting low blue light and has a Flicker-free certification.

Inside, the duo is powered by the same AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD. The laptops come with aluminum built and pack 56WHr batteries. Both laptops get a 65W fast charging support which is claimed to charge the laptops from 0% to 65% in just 1 hour.

The laptops boot on Windows 10 Home but, are upgradeable to Windows 11. The MagicBook 14 measures 15.9mm in thickness, whereas, the MagicBook 15 has a thickness of 16.9mm. The former weighs 1.38 Kgs and the latter weighs 1.54 Kgs.

The MagicBook 14 and 15 are currently on pre-orders in Russia. The 14 is priced at RUB 59,990(~$822), whereas, the MagicBook 15 costs RUB 69,990(~$960). Interestingly, those who pre-order the laptops will get a free pair of Honor Earbuds 2 Lite and Honor MagicWatch 2.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is set to dominate Foldable smartphone market in 2021

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Ashutosh

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Sep 15, 2021

Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) has released the latest Quarterly Foldable/Rollable Display Shipment and Technology Report. According to DSCC (via Phonearena), a whopping 819,000 foldable smartphones were sold in Q2, 2021, which is up 147% on a sequential basis but a mere 0.3% year-over-year. Well, these numbers clearly hint at how good Q3 figures are going to look like. Behind all of this will be Samsung sitting comfortably at the helm of this segment.

For Q3, sequential growth is expected to be as high as 215% quarterly and a massive 480% annually to 2.6 million units. For Q4, as per the forecast, sequential growth should be at 46% with a 450% growth rate on an annual basis.

From what it appears, the foldable market will only swell further with more players coming into the picture starting next year. Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Google, and Honor are the big names that have foldable smartphones lined up in their inventories. Even though there’s a scarcity of chips, that’s hardly impacting the launch plans of these OEMs.

DSCC CEO Ross Young believes the spike in the foldable segment is due to Samsung’s aggressive marketing of a feature-loaded innovation tagged at a lower price. Samsung has placed Galaxy Z Flip3 at $999 and Galaxy Z Fold3 at $1,799 both of which are one of the finest products available in the market with water-proofing and a bunch of other exciting new additions. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first foldable device with pen input and an under-panel camera. These alluring devices have been able to draw a lot of attention, thanks to Samsung’s concentrated advertisements and marketing.

DSCC is expecting a 232% hike in foldable smartphone shipments in 2021 that makes a total of 7.5 million foldable devices, which is up by 35% of DSCC’s earlier prediction The research firm further increased its 2022 forecast by 20% and expect annual gains to stand at 112%. By 2026, as demand increases and prices get normalized, DSCC forecasts 51 million of these smartphones to be shipped across the globe.

The firm concludes that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 will be the undisputed king in the foldable market this year with an 83.9% market share, followed by Huawei with a small 10% portion.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, Pad 5, Smart Pen pricing emerge before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi will be unveiling the Xiaomi 11T series, 11 Lite 5G NE, and Mi Pad 5 later today through a global launch event that will begin at 20:00 PM (GMT+8). Ahead of the launch, MySmartPrice has teamed up with tipster Ishan Agarwal to share the leaked pricing of the Mi 11T, 11T Pro, 11 Lite 5G NE, Pad 5, and Smart Pen for the European markets.

The new leak reveals that the Dimensity 1200 powered Xiaomi 11T will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models will be priced at 549 euros (~$648) and 599 euros (~$707), respectively.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro featuring the Snapdragon 888 SoC will also come in trims like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Both models are now expected to be priced at 649 euros (~$766) and 699 euros (~$825), respectively.

The Snapdragon 778G powered Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to arrive in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are likely to be priced at 349 euros (~$412) and 399 euros (~$471), respectively.

Coming to the Xiaomi Pad 5, it will come in a single option of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is likely to cost 399 euros (~$471). The tablet will be driven by the Snapdragon 860 SoC. The Smart Pen stylus for the tablet is expected to cost 99 euros (~$117).

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Google Pixel 6 Pro more specifications confirmed ahead of the launch

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Ashutosh

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Sep 15, 2021

After the launch of new Apple products, the next most exciting thing for enthusiasts would be the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launch. Google is all set to introduce new members to the Pixel lineup later this fall. The major highlight is going to be Google’s first-ever ultra-premium flagship device, Pixel 6 Pro. While there’s some information that Google has already shared with the public, a lot still remains to be seen. Among the custom-made Pixel-specific Tensor chipset and high-resolution display, expect more flagship-level additions to be there this time.

The Pixel 6 Pro will feature some industry-leading features such as a high-resolution and high refresh rate display, a periscope zoom camera with Samsung‘s 50MP GN1 sensor, a sleek design with, of course, the latest Android 12, and a lot more.

It has been confirmed by XDA that the Pixel 6 duo is not going to support Active Edge. This means Google Assistant can’t be activated upon squeezing the sides. There’s, however, the option of double-tapping on the back of the device to wake up the assistance. As for the reverse wireless charging feature, the leaker confirms it will be there.

Arriving equipped with a high-resolution display wasn’t a hidden fact but what makes it more alluring is the support of 120Hz and the ability to work with 1440p resolution. The native resolution of the panel is 3120 x 1440 but we are yet to find if this allows a variable refresh rate.

The Pixel 6 Pro comes with a digital car key application pre-installed on the device, which can unlock your car either using NFC or UWB (ultra-wideband). UWB is a short-range wireless communication protocol that makes precise tracking of the location of nearby objects more efficient.

Google is confirmed to use a 5G modem from Samsung in the Pixel 6 series, where firmware analysis hints the modem to be linked to Samsung Exynos 5123. XDA further claims to have confirmed the SoC configuration and shares that it comes in a 2x2x4 configuration consisting of 2 cores at 2.80GHz, 2 cores at 2.25GHz, and 4 cores at 1.80GHz. The device will pack a 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and the GPU will be Mali-G78 clocked up to 848 MHz, as already leaked by Google.

The device will have a triple rear camera module with a 50MP GN1 image sensor as the primary lens, a wide-angle lens with Sony’s 12MP IMX386 image sensor as the secondary camera, and lastly, a telephoto camera with Sony’s 48MP IMX586 sensor that supports 4X optical zoom. On the front, there will be a single-hole-punch camera placed at the top middle and is expected to be Sony’s 12MP IMX663 sensor.

The Pixel 6 Pro will house a 5000mAh battery, Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz Wi-Fi) support, an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, and the Cirrus Logic CS35L41 amp. Also, the rumors of Google providing 5 years of security updates may just be true as Pixel 6 Pro is based on Linux kernel version 5.10 that will have support till 2026.

The launch date is still unknown but we hope Google will announce that in the coming days.

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Comcast to soon launch XClass Smart TV models in the United States

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Comcast, a telecommunications conglomerate based in the United States, is jumping into the Smart TV market. It is gearing up to launch two new smart TV models in the market under the XClass TV brand and the launch is expected to happen soon.

The report, coming from Protocol, claims that for the Smart TVs, Comcast has partnered with Chinese manufacturer Hisense. For those who are unaware, Hisense has its own lineup of Smart TVs and has captured around 5 percent of the market share in the United States.

It is being claimed that the XClass TV will be running a version of the Comcast X1 operating system which is currently powering the set-top boxes from the company as well as the Xfinity Flex streaming box.

A few months ago, it was reported by WSJ that Comcast has struck a deal with Walmart for selling the upcoming smart TVs through the country’s largest retail chain. Comcast was working on entering this market for quite some time and has already registered X Class TV trademark and has set up a website XClasstv.com which currently remains inaccessible.

Coming to the TV models, leaks indicate two models with 4K display panels of 43-inch and 50-inch. It will support several applications, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, Tubi, and Pluto, as well as its own Peacock and Xumo streaming services.

It is also being claimed that those who activate XCast TV for the first time will be able to get one-year access to Peacock’s premium tier for free. It will also come with a voice-controlled remote with shortcut buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Peacock.

As of now, there’s no information available about the pricing or the availability details of the upcoming XClass Smart TVs from Comcast. However, the Peacock promotion terms mention availability after 1st September, hinting at the imminent launch.

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Realme GT Neo2 to feature Snapdragon 870, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 is scheduled to go official on Sept. 22 in China. It will be replacing the Dimensity 1200 powered Realme GT Neo that went official in March this year. Ahead of the launch, the company released a Weibo post to confirm the chipset and battery capacity of the Neo2.

The Realme GT Neo2 will be featuring the Snapdragon 870 SoC, which is the next Qualcomm chip after the Snapdragon 888/888+ mobile platform. It will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery, which is 500mAh bigger than the battery that was made available on the predecessor model.

The Neo2 will continue to support 65W fast charging. Realme claims that its big battery can charge completely in just 36 minutes. The handset features an AMOLED panel with a punch-hole positioned at the upper-left corner.

It is said to be fitted with a 6.62-inch screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED panel will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The device is likely to come in 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB RAM variants and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage options in China.

The Realme GT Neo2 may sport a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel for selfies and video calls. The handset will come preinstalled with Realme UI based Android 11 OS. It carries support for external storage.

Realme has already showcased the GT Neo2 in Black Mint (green color). It is speculated that the smartphone will be also available in three more colors such as Mirror Black, Dream Blue, and Super Orange.

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Meizu 18s teaser reveals upcoming smartphone’s design and other details

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has already confirmed that the company will be hosting a new launch event in its home market on 22nd September. At the event, it will launch its upcoming smartphones — Meizu 18s, 18s Pro, and 18X.

Now, the company has shared a new teaser of the upcoming Meizu 18s smartphone on its Weibo account. The teaser reveals the design of the phone, including its front panel and the back panel, and confirms that the device weighs 162 grams.

From the teaser image, it’s evident that the design of the upcoming Meizu 18s is similar to the Meizu 18 that was launched in March this year. The smartphone features a display with narrow bezels and a punch-hole cutout in the top-center for housing a front-facing camera.

As for the back panel, the device will come with a triple camera on the back, placing the rectangular camera slab in the top-left position. All four edges of this upcoming smartphone are rounded and the device has a gradient finish on the back. The image also confirms the Snapdraong 888+ 5G chipset.

While Meizu hasn’t revealed many details about the upcoming 18s series of smartphones, a couple of phones from the brand were spotted on the TENAA certification portal which is believed to be the ones getting launched at the upcoming event.

The Meizu 18s is expected to come with a 6.2-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC and 3,910mAh battery with 36W fast charging support.

In the camera department, there will be a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel secondary lens, and an 8-megapixel sensor completing the triple-camera setup. On the front side, the device will have a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

On the other hand, the Meizu 18s Pro is said to have a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, and 4,410mAh battery with 40W fast charging technology. Just like the standard model, this one too will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

The device is expected to have a 50-megapixel + 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 0.3-megapixel quad-camera setup. On the front side, the device is likely to feature a 44-megapixel snapper for selfie needs.

The Meizu 18X is believed to have a 6.5-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, feature a triple-camera setup on the back, and pack a 4,200mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

With still a few more days to go for the official launch event, we expect Meizu to share more detail about the upcoming smartphones thorugh teasers. To know about the pricing and availability, we’ll have to wait for the official unveil on 22nd September.

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Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones come with dual eSIM support

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple has now officially announced its much-anticipated iPhone 13 series. Just like its predecessor, the company has unveiled four models — Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Although the smartphones from Apple come with one physical SIM card slot, the company added support for eSIM with the iPhone XS and XS Max launch, the company is now expanding the feature with the new iPhone 13 lineup.

As reported by 9to5Mac, the newly launched Apple iPhone 13 series now comes with support for dual eSIMs, making it the fruits device from the technology giant to have support for this feature.

The smartphones feature a nano-SIM card slot and with the support for dual eSIMs, there’s a possibility of using three different lines for connectivity on the iPhones. However, it is not yet confirmed if the nano-SIM and two eSIMs will work simultaneously and how the system actually works. To know more about this, we’ll have to wait for an official statement or announcement from the company.

There’s also a possibility that some network carriers might not support eSIMs and may disable the feature if the device is purchased thorugh the network carrier.

Expanding the connectivity features, Apple said during the launch event that the new iPhone 13 models now come with support for more 5G bands, which should enable the new faster telecom network technology in more countries.

The Apple iPhone 13 series’ pricing starts at $699 for the Mini model and goes up to $1,599 for the top-end iPhone 13 Pro Max. All the models in this new series will go up for pre-orders from 17th September and the shipments will begin from 24th September.

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[Update] iQOO Z5 to launch with Snapdragon 778G on September 23

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Update: A new poster confirms that the iQOO Z5 features Snapdragon 778G chip, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

Original story continues…

Earlier this year, iQOO announced the Snapdragon 768G chipset-powered iQOO Z3 in China. Today, the company released an official confirmation that it will be announcing the iQOO Z5 handset at 7:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 23. Recent reports have claimed that the iQOO Z5 lineup will include the iQOO Z5, Z5 Pro, and Z5x.

It was revealed through an IMEI database listing that an upcoming Vivo phone with model number V2148A may debut as the iQOO Z5 Pro. This device had later appeared at China’s TENAA and 3C certifications site. It has been also spotted at Geekbench and Google Play Console.

iQOO Z5 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Z5 Pro’s image that was spotted at the Play Console revealed that it will be featuring a centrally aligned punch-hole panel. The LCD screen of the Z5 Pro is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be arriving as the first iQOO phone with the Snapdragon 778G chipset.

The device will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will boot to iQOO UI-based Android 11 OS. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its back panel will feature a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Probably, the iQOO Z5 could be coming with specs similar to the Z5 Pro.

The iQOO Z5x may come with specs like a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz panel, Dimensity 900 chip, 64-megapixel triple cameras, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 3,970mAh battery. It could be a rebadged version of the forthcoming Vivo S10e handset.

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LG unveils its latest Direct View LED TV with a mammoth 325-inch screen

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 15, 2021

Korean tech giant, LG Electronics have unveiled their monster direct view LED TV which offers a very expansive screen and an extreme home cinema system for the super-luxury segment of customers. The LG DVLED TV joins Samsung’s The Wall TV with similar features and functionality.

The LG DVLED TV relies on the same basic concept of deploying millions of LEDs to form a complete picture in customized shapes and can scale to sizes not even available using The Wall. It is possible to choose from 81 inches to the gigantic 325 inches that are bound to transform the entire room.

While the 16:9 aspect ratio is available basically, you can also have the 32:9 ratio which enables you to watch multiple videos at the same time. The setup affords 4K and 8K quality which relies on up to 33 million diodes. It also has the 2K configuration (either single or dual). A WebOS controller is available to provide smart TV functionality for the massive TV system.

Similar to Samsung’s The Wall TV, there are no fixed prices available for the LG DVLED TV due mainly to variations in the installation and other customized features that come with the installation. It is estimated that the minimum price of the new TV could be anything within $30,000 and above, although that looks to be less expensive than the LG rollable OLED TV.

LG has already commenced receiving orders for the gigantic 325-inch DVLED TV. It will be a great luxury addition to provide a larger-than-life TV viewing experience. The target audience for the monster home entertainment system is super-luxury homes.

Google Pixel 5a vs OnePlus Nord 2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 14, 2021

Last month, Google announced a new affordable Pixel: the Pixel 5a 5G. Compared to its predecessor 4a 5G the handset comes with important improvements, including the 5G support, a better chipset, and a bigger battery. But is it the most interesting premium phone in the midrange segment or you can get a better option with similar prices? If you are an expert and you are searching for a new phone, you surely noticed the flagship killer OnePlus Nord 2 5G besides the Google Pixel 5a 5G. This comparison between their specifications will highlight the differences between these two great devices.

Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G

	Google Pixel 5a 5G	OnePlus Nord 2 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm, 183 g	158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY	6.34 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11	Android 11, OxygenOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4680 mAh, fast charging 18W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Despite it has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader which makes it look very outdated, the Google Pixel 5a 5G comes with a more attractive design. Its body is entirely made of aluminum, which is a very rare thing in 2021 (and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is made of cheap polycarbonate). Further, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is water resistant and dustproof with the IP67 certification, another important added value. Last but not least, it is more compact and thinner, with a thickness of just 7.6 mm and a smaller punch-hole display. The glass front is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, while the display of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Both the phones come with an OLED panel sporting a Full HD+ resolution, but the OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a few more innovative technologies. It comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate improving the smoothness of the display and the HDR10+ certification improving the image quality. You get the HDR support with the Pixel 5a 5G, but no HDR10+ and no high refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Pixel 5a 5G has a rear-mounted one. Note that the Google Pixel 5a 5G has a smaller display than the OnePlus Nord 2 5G: 6.34 inches vs 6.43 inches.

Specs & Software

There is no way Google Pixel 5a 5G can compete with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in terms of hardware department: the Nord 2 5G is simply more powerful thanks to its better chipset. We are talking about the Dimensity 1200 by MediaTek that is a flagship SoC, while the Pixel 5a 5G has a midrange Snapdragon 765G. Further, you get more RAM with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G: up to 12 GB instead of just 6 GB, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. The Google Pixel 5a 5G offers faster updates as it is a Google phone and Google develops the Android operating system, so it will get the new Android versions way before the Nord 2 5G.

Camera

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G and the Google Pixel 5a 5G are more or less at the same level if we talk about camera performance, even though they have totally different camera departments. Both have a great main sensor: 50 MP with OIS on the former and 12.2 MP f/1.7 with OIS on the latter. Google Pixel 5a 5G has a better ultrawide camera with a 16 MP resolution, while the OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a better 32 MP front camera.

Read More: iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Vivo X60 Pro+ vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Specs Comparison

Battery

The Google Pixel 5a 5G is the Google phone with the biggest battery ever, with a capacity of 4680 mAh. The battery is 180 mAh bigger than the one found on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G, which sports a 4500 mAh unit. That is the reason why it should last more on a single charge. However, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a clear winner when it comes to charging speeds: it features 65W fast charging, while Pixel 5a 5G has a power of just 18W, just like entry-level phones.

Price

Google Pixel 5a 5G carries a $449 price tag in the U.S. while you need €399 to purchase the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in Europe. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: on the paper, OnePlus Nord 2 5G has better specifications, but with Pixel 5a 5G you get a higher build quality and faster software updates, as well as a bigger battery.

Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: PRO and CONS

Google Pixel 5a 5G

PRO

IP67 water resistant
More compact
Bigger battery
Faster updates

CONS

Inferior hardware

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

PRO

Better hardware
Faster charging
Superior display
Awesome price
Better front camera

CONS

Bigger dimensions

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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini bring smaller notches, diagonal cameras, and big upgrades in performance

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2021

After months of leaks and rumors, the iPhone 13 series is now official. The new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini have a slightly refreshed design, but the main upgrades are under the hood.

Apple is sticking to the flat-edge frame of the iPhone 12 series. The design changes include a smaller notch that still manages to fit all of the sensors required for Face ID, and rear cameras that are now arranged diagonally.

The iPhone 13 Mini has a 5.4-inch screen while the iPhone 13 packs a 6.1-inch screen. The Super Retina Display on both phones is protected by Ceramic Shield. Both phones are available in Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and (Product) RED.

Under the hood of the new iPhone 13 duo is the Apple A15 Bionic. The 5nm chip has a six-core CPU (2x high-performance cores + 4x high-efficiency cores). Apple says the CPU is 50% faster than the competition while the GPU is 30% faster. There is no mention of the RAM, which is typical of Apple, but the storage capacity now starts at 128GB and goes up to 512GB.

There are still two cameras on the rear of the iPhone 13 duo but they are now arranged diagonally. There is a new wide-angle camera that captures up to 47% more light. The ultrawide angle camera also captures more details in low light. Apple has also brought the sensor-shift optical image stabilization feature from the pro models to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.

There are new and interesting camera features too. Top of the list is Cinematic Mode that holds the focus on a subject and automatically switches it to a new prominent subject that has entered into the scene just like in a movie. Users will also be able to adjust the bokeh effect after shooting. Other features are Night mode, Portrait mode, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 4 which recognizes up to four different people in a scene and optimizes the contrast, lighting, and skin tones for each person. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini also get the Photographic Styles feature we mentioned in the iPhone 13 Pro article.

The battery life on both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini has gotten a boost. The former now has up to 2.5 hours more while the mini model gets up to 1.5 hours of additional battery life. The new iPhone 13 series supports 20W fast wired charging, 15W MagSafe wireless charging, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging.

The iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 will be available for pre-order this Friday, September 17, and will be open for purchase on September 24. Below are their prices:

iPhone 13 Mini iPhone 13

128GB – $699 128GB – $799

256GB – $799 256GB – $899

512GB – $999 512GB – $1099

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Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max launch with 120Hz displays, upgraded cameras, and boosted battery life

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2021

Apple announced new iPhones today, four models, just like last year’s iPhone 12 series. While all the new iPhone 13 models bring new features, it is the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max that comes with a feature Apple fans have longed for – a display with a high refresh rate.

The new iPhone 13 Pro models have a 120Hz ProMotion display that adjusts between 10Hz and 120Hz but their screen sizes have remained unchanged from last year’s models. So you have a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display on the iPhone 13 Pro while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen. Just like the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13, the pro models also feature slightly smaller notches. They are also protected by a sheet of Ceramic Shield which Apple claims is tougher than any smartphone glass.

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The Apple A15 Bionic chipset is inside the two phones and it brings upgrades in the CPU and GPU department. Apple didn’t waste the chance to say that competitors are still playing catch up, even with its older chipsets.

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max boast significant upgrades in the camera department. There is a new 12MP f/1.8 ultrawide angle camera with a 120° field of view, and just like we have seen on some Android phones, this sensor can also shoot macro photos (at 2 cm) but Apple doesn’t stop there. It can also record macro videos including in slow motion and time-lapse mode. This sensor also captures up to 92% more light than before.

There is also a 12MP f/2.8 telephoto camera that brings 3x optical zoom (6x optical zoom range across the system) and 15x digital zoom. This sensor also joins the ultrawide angle camera and the wide-angle camera in being able to shoot in Night Mode. The 12MP f/1.5 wide camera has the largest sensor, capturing 2.2x more light on an iPhone and it takes advantage of the LiDAR Scanner when shooting in Night Mode.

Apple has added new video shooting features such as Cinematic Mode that change the focus when recording a video. Users will be able to choose, adjust the level of bokeh, and even lock which objects the camera should focus on. However, there is also an automatic mode that shifts the focus when a person enters the frame or looks away from the camera. This feature will be available on the front TrueDepth camera and the rear wide and telephoto cameras.

Another interesting feature is Photographic Styles which applies your own preferred shooting style (tone and warmth) to your photos but doesn’t change the skies and skin tones.

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max still have a lightning connector like their siblings. However, the battery life is better now – an extra 2.5 hours more on the Pro Max and 1.5 hours more on the Pro. Wired charging is still capped at 20W while MagSafe wireless charging is 15W. You can still use a Qi wireless charger but it is slower as it charges at up to 7.5W.

The iPhone 13 Pro models will be available in Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite. They will also be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants. Below are their prices:

iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB – $999 128GB – $1099

256GB – $1099 128GB – $1199

512GB – $1299 128GB – $1399

1TB – $1499 1TB – $1599

They will be available for pre-order starting this Friday and will be available for purchase on September 24.

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Boult Audio AirBass XPods with up to 20 hours battery life launched in India

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2021

Popular audio products manufacturer Boult Audio has unveiled its latest earbuds to the Indian market. The Boult Audio AirBass XPods is a pair of TWS earbuds sporting a unique design and several innovative features like its 13mm drivers that guarantee an excellent audio output. The device is now on sale at an introductory price of Rs. 999 (~$14) via Flipkart.

The Boult Audio AirBass XPods are designed to snugly fit into the ear canal for maximum effect. The new earbuds support Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity and are rated IPX5, so it can withstand some level of water intrusion. However, the new earbuds cannot survive being used while swimming.

The AirBass XPods offers 5 hours of battery life which can get up to 20 hours with the charging case. The earbuds have ultra-sensitive microphones, features USB-C charging, and touch controls that accentuate the user experience in a seamless manner. The touch controls offer a whole lot of options from making a call to changing the music, and so on. The device also supports Google Assistant and will come in two color variants of Black and White.

The beautiful AirBass XPods sport a smooth finish with a dual-tone matte that is signposted by a glossy exterior. Its oval shape is a perfect fit for the ears and overall comfort is assured when using the earbuds for extended periods. As earlier mentioned, consumers in the subcontinent can get the Boult Audio AirBass XPods from Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs. 999 (~$14).

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Apple Watch Series 7 arrives with a refreshed design, watchOS 8, priced at $399

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2021

Apple has officially unveiled the Watch Series 7, its latest and most powerful smartwatch yet. With slimmer bezels, the Apple Watch Series 7 comes with a bigger display, and Apple claims that an additional 50 percent more text can be crammed into its display compared to the Apple Watch Series 6.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is priced at $399 and offers a more interactive display with a full keyboard that has swiping functionality. The Watch Series 7 also comes with several new watch faces attuned to the much larger display available in the device. The Watch Series 7 however still retains the ruggedness that has been an integral part of Apple’s design philosophy. It has IP6X water and dust resistance rating, and comes in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm. These are some improvements from the previous Apple watches in terms of their size.

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The Apple Watch Series 7 is said to come with similar sensors and processors as its predecessor, the Watch Series 6 but it will runs on the latest watchOS 8 interface with lots of amazing features and improved algorithm. The battery is also a monster lot – offering up to 18 hours of normal use on a full charge. The smartwatch is charged via USB-C which offers greater charging speeds up to 33% better than a USB-A charging port. Interestingly, Apple says that 8 minutes of charging of the device offers 8 hours of battery life.

More features are also included in the new models including a new Outdoor Cycling functionality that supports a more responsive outdoor cycling regime. Fall Support is also available to take care of emergencies for enhanced safety.

The Watch Series 7 starts at $399 and will be available this Fall. Five color variants will be available for the Apple Watch Series 7 – black, blue, gold, red and dark green.

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Moto E20 with a 6.5-inch Max Vision display and Android 11 Go launched in Latin America

By

Pranav Sawant

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Sep 14, 2021

Motorola has quietly launched the all-new Motorola Moto E20 smartphone in Latin America, Europe, and Middle East. The smartphone comes with a large 6.5-inch Max Vision display and runs on Android 11 Go edition OS.

The smartphone costs 999 Brazilian Real(~$190) in Brazil and comes in 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. It is currently available for purchase in Latin America in two color options – Black and Green. As of now, the availability details of the smartphone for other markets outside Latin America are unknown, but we expect the phone to be on shelves soon in Europe and Middle East.

Moto E20 Specifications

The Motorola Moto E20 comes with a 6.5-inch Max Vision display. It is a dew-drop notch panel with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. The IPS screen has 20:9 aspect ratio and standard 60Hz refresh rate.

It has a dual camera system at the rear placed vertically. It has a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensing unit. Just below the camera lenses, it also has an LED flash. At the front, it has a single 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC T606 chipset clocked at 1.6GHz. It is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It boots on Android 11 Go edition operating system and has a few Motorola pre-installed apps. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with supports for 10W charging. The dual-SIM phone support 4G connectivity and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

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New 9th Gen iPad starts at $329 with an A13 chip and better cameras; iPad Mini tags along with a new design, USB-C, and 5G

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2021

Apple kicked off its September with the launch of the 9th Gen iPad and the new iPad Mini. Both tablets pack new features such as a faster chipset, better cameras, and the new iPadOS 15.

9th Gen iPad

The new iPad has a 10.2-inch Retina display with similar-sized bezels as its predecessor. Since the bezels have not been cut down, it still features Touch ID on the bottom bezel. A new feature that has been added is True Tone which automatically adjusts the color temperature based on surrounding light.

The big upgrade is the new A13 chipset which Apple claims brings a 20% increase in CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance. The base model now comes with double the storage, so you get 64GB instead of 32GB.

Another big upgrade is the camera department. The front-facing camera is a new 12MP sensor with Center Stage, the feature that arrived on the iPad Pro last year that digitally pans the camera when making video calls. The rear camera is an 8MP sensor.

The 9th gen iPad is compatible with the 1st Gen Apple Pencil as well as the Apple Smart Keyboard. It will run iPadOS 15 out of the box.

The new iPad starts at $329 but can be purchased for $299 if you are a student. It will be available in two colors – Silver and Space Gray – and will be available for pre-order today.

iPad Mini

Apple also announced a new iPad Mini. The new tablet has a revamped design, boasting slimmer bezels and a larger display, as well as new features such as a USB-C port, and 5G support.

The new iPad Mini has an 8.3-inch screen, a significant bump from the 7.9-inch screen of the last generation model. However, the slimmer bezels mean it is still comfortable to hold. By the way, this is a Liquid Retina Display and not Mini LED as rumored. Because the bezels are slimmer now, Touch ID now has a new home – the power button.

Apple has also upgraded the cameras of the iPad Mini. The front-facing camera is a 12MP ultrawide sensor with Center Stage. There is also a 12MP f/1.8 sensor with focus pixels on the rear that can record in 4K. Apple didn’t say the processor inside the new tablet but claims that CPU performance has been improved by 40% while GPU performance has gotten better by 80%.

The iPad Mini has support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6. It also has a USB-C port at the bottom and thus can be connected to a wider range of devices now. Apple says it supports the second-generation Apple Pencil which can magnetically attach to its side. It also features stereo speakers in landscape position.

Apple has put a price tag of $499 on the new iPad Mini and it will be available next week in four colors.

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