Apple’s A15 chip inside iPhone 13 is fast, but Pro gets an even better version

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Sep 16, 2021

There’s not a shadow of a doubt that Apple draws all the attention from the globe when it comes to its launches. iPhone 13 lineup powered by A15 bionic has been revealed, which is expected to top the charts in terms of performance. Even though it may seem at first that since A15 is mutual to all models, so the performance will be somewhat similar, it doesn’t exactly work like that here. Apple has very clearly highlighted that the only chipset more powerful than the one in iPhone 13 is in iPhone 13 Pro.

apple-iphone-13-a15-bionic — Source: Apple

Apple says the new A15 Bionic chipset has two high-performance cores and four cores for energy efficiency. While the CPU appears to be the same across all models, what makes iPhone 13 Pro more powerful is the GPU. The one powering the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 features four cores, and as Apple says, “Up to 30% faster graphics
than the competition”. Whereas on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the GPU features an additional core that takes the total to five cores, for which Apple says, “delivers up to 50% faster graphics performance than any other smartphone chip”.

As highlighted by 9to5Mac, the addition of ProRes codec support explains why GPU used in Pro models is more powerful. Apple has mentioned that the A15 Bionic includes new video encoders and decoders that are capable of shooting and editing video in ProRes. This makes it important to have a strong GPU.

Apple says, “With 5-nanometer technology, A15 Bionic — the fastest chip in a smartphone — features a new 5-core GPU in the Pro lineup that brings the fastest graphics performance in any smartphone, up to 50 percent faster than the leading competition, ideal for video apps, high-performance gaming, and the slate of new camera features.”

This, according to 9to5Mac, could also be a result of “chip binning” where manufacturers strike-off chips that don’t meet a particular aim and sell them as a lower-spec version.

We will have a better understanding once the new iPhones begin to ship. Pre-order for iPhone 13 goes live this Friday.

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iQOO Z5 to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display, stereo speakers

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 16, 2021

On Sept. 23, iQOO will be taking off covers from the iQOO Z5 handset. Yesterday, the Chinese brand confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPPDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Today, it took to Weibo to share some more features of the iQOO Z5.

iQOO revealed that the Z5’s display will support a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It will also offer a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10. The company has also teased the front design of the Z5. it will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole and slim bezels. However, its bottom bezel will be slightly thick. The TUV Rheinland certification will help in cutting down the harmful blue light emitted by the screen. It is yet to be confirmed whether it features an LCD or OLED screen.

Apart from delivering an exceptional visual experience, the Z5 will also offer an immersive audio experience as it will come equipped with dual stereo speakers, which will carry support for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.

Reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5 will house a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear-facing triple camera unit will be led by a 64-megapixel camera. It may come equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO Z5 may house a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 44W rapid charging. It may ship with the iQOO UI-based Android 11 operating system. The handset may ship with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage.

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Huawei Nova 9, 9 Pro live shots, key specs spotted ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 16, 2021

Huawei is all set to announce the Nova 9 series of smartphones on Sept. 23 in China. The company is likely to announce two models such as the Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro. Ahead of the launch, live shots of the Nova 9 handset have appeared on Weibo.

The live shots only showcase the rear design of the Nova 9. A closer look at the topmost lens reveals that the handset is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary snapper. The second camera ring houses the other three lenses and an LED flash. The leaked photos match with the TENAA images of the RTE-AL00 Huawei phone.

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Reports have claimed that the RTE-AL00 will be debuting as the Nova 9. Its 3C certification revealed that it is a 4G LTE phone, which may ship with a 66W fast charger. On the other hand, the 3C certified Huawei phone with NAM-AL00 is expected to debut as the Nova 9 Pro. This 4G LTE handset is likely to ship with a 100W charger. Both models are expected to run on HamonyOS 2.1.

According to the tipster who shared the above images, the Nova 9’s display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. On the other hand, the Nov a9 Pro’s design will be similar to the Honor 50 Pro. Hence, it is likely to feature a pill-shaped cutout and an oval-shaped module for its quad-camera unit. It is expected to arrive in four colors.

feature a 6.57-inch OLED display, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 4,300mA battery, and 4G version of the Snapdragon 778G chip. On the other hand, the Nova 9 Pro will feature a 6.72-inch OLED FHD+ display, 32-megapixel dual selfie cameras, a 4,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 778G 4G chip. Both models will offer 50-megapixel (RYYB lens) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

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Apple iPhone SE 256GB storage model reportedly discontinued

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Jeet

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Sep 16, 2021

With the launch of the Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones, the US-based technology giant has dropped the pricing of the iPhone 11 models while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone XR models have been discontinued.

But there’s yet another change that hasn’t been officially announced by the company. It’s being reported that Apple has silently discontinued the 256GB variant of the iPhone SE. Until now, the device was available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage models but now the Apple Store only shows two options — 64GB and 128GB.

The pricing of the device still remains the same as earlier. The 64GB model of the iPhone SE costs $399 while the 128GB model is priced at $449. The 256GB storage model which seems to have been discontinued was available for $549.

It seems that the move could be related to the upcoming successor of the iPhone SE lineup as the company is ramping down production and shift focus to the iPhone SE third-generation models, which are expected to launch next year.

As per the reports, the upcoming iPhone SE 3 will be the cheapest 5G smartphone from Apple. It is said to have the same design as the iPhone XR but with some changes to the camera module. The device is expected to have a single camera sensor along with an LED flash. Internally, it could be powered by the A14 Bionic SoC which powers iPhone 12.

With the newly announced iPhone 13 series, Apple has removed the 64GB storage option and now the entry-level configuration starts at 128GB storage. This also means that the top-end model now packs 1TB storage and the pricing goes up to $1,599.

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Vivo X70 series India launch tipped, one variant to be skipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 16, 2021

Last week, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X70 series of smartphones such as the Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to release the X70 lineup in India by the last week of this month. Now, tipster Yogesh Brar has collaborated with MySmartPrice to reveal the launch date of the X70 series for India. At the same time, a report by Money Control has claimed that the country will not be receiving all three X70 series handsets.

According to the tipster, the X70 series will be announced on Sept. 30 in India. This indicates that the company may soon start teasing the X70 lineup in India through its social platforms. The tipster added that India will be treated with only two X70 series models.

Money Control reported that Vivo will be skipping the vanilla Vivo X70 in India. In other words, the country will be receiving only the Vivo X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. Previous reports have claimed that the X70 Pro could be priced at Rs 49,990 (~$680) and the Pro+ may cost Rs 69,990 (~$952).

Vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo X70 Pro has a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, whereas the Vivo X70 Pro+ houses a 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz display. Both handsets feature a curved edge AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The X70 Pro may arrive in India with the Dimensity 1200 chipset, whereas the Pro+ will feature the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip. These handsets may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The X70 Pro duo may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel. The X70 Pro may come with a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766V) + 12-megapixel (portrait) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixe (telephoto) quad-camera unit, whereas the X70 Pro+ may house a 50-megapixel (Samsung GN1) + 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598, ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) quad-camera unit.

The X70 Pro may draw power from a 4,450mAh battery and it may support 44W fast charging, while the X70 Pro+ may come with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging.

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Xiaomi MIX 4 Ceramic White variant goes on sale in China; price starts at 4,999 yuan ($777)

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Jeet

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Sep 16, 2021

Xiaomi had announced its MIX 4 smartphone last month as the brand’s first smartphone to come with in-display camera sensor. At the time of launch, the company had announced the phone in three colors — Ceramic White, Ceramic Gray, and Ceramic Black.

Today, the Xiaomi MIX 4 Ceramic White variant goes on sale in China. Except for the phone’s color, everything else remains the same in the device. The device has been quite popular in China as the first day sale exceeded 300 million in just a minute.

The base model of the MIX 4 with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage costs 4,999 yuan (~$777) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model is priced at 5,299 yuan (~$824). The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage is priced at 5,799 yuan (~$901) while the top-end variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage costs 6,299 yuan (~$979).

The Xoaomi MIX 4 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED 3D curved display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The screen is a 10-bit TrueColor panel with a 500,000:1 contrast ratio and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It is equipped with a cooling technology that has a surface area of 11588mm². It includes a 4584mm² graphene sheet, a 1232mm² graphene heat spreader, a second 5070mm² graphite sheet, and a 702mm² graphite sheet in between the wireless charging coil and the ceramic back.

Coming to the camera department, there’s a 20-megapixel camera sensor underneath the display, which the company is called camera under-panel. On the back, there are three cameras, including a 108-megapixel HMX f/1.9 main camera with 7P lens and OIS, an 8-megapixel 50x periscope camera with OIS that offers 5x optical zoom, and a 13-megapixel f/2.2 free-form ultra-wide-angle camera.

The smartphone is running the MIUI custom interface on top of the Android 11 operating system. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. For wired fast charging, boost mode charges the phone in just 15 minutes while normal mode takes 21 minutes.

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OPPO F19s key specifications leaked, reveals 6.43-inch display, 48MP triple cameras, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 16, 2021

It was revealed last month that OPPO is working on a new phone called the OPPO F19s. At the beginning of this month, an OPPO phone with model number CPH2233 was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification with the OPPO F19s moniker. Now, a fresh leak by MySmartPrice has revealed the key specifications of the handset

OPPO F19s specifications

According to the publication, the OPPO F19s will be equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole panel that will offer a 20:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution. It has a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera of the phone features a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors, which could be used for adding depth effects and macro shots. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

There is no word on the processor of the OPPO F19s. Probably, it will feature the same Snapdragon 662 SoC that fuels the existing OPPO F19. The F19s will ship with 6 GB of RAM and will carry support for up to 5 GB of virtual RAM. The handset will run on ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11, which will bring a new feature called Low Battery SMS. It will send out an SMS with the current location to a pre-set contact.

The F19s will be sporting the so-called “OPPO Glow Design,” which may be similar to the anti-glare and sparkling design offered by Reno 6 lineup’s reno Glow design. The F19s will measure 7.95mm in thickness and weigh 175 grams. The handset may debut at some point in the coming month.

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Fresh Google Tensor specs surface and it isn’t as powerful as expected

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2021

The excitement and the anticipation for the Pixel 6 series are pretty high, and rightly so. Google is going with a new design for the flagships which will also feature the first Google’s own mobile chipset called Google Tensor. There have been lots of details about the processor with a recent one revealing the CPU and GPU details. Fresh info has now surfaced and it paints a different picture about how powerful the chipset really is.

The folks at XDA-Developers have been able to get details of the Tensor chipset from an unnamed source who has a real Pixel 6 Pro in his hands. The source was able to confirm that the Tensor processor does have a 2+2+4 CPU core arrangement. He also confirmed that the frequencies are correct.

The interesting bit, which is the exact CPU parts, was discovered in a system file and they reveal a major difference in the CPU cores from what was reported earlier. The CPU cores are said to be 2x Arm Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.802GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.53GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.80GHz. The earlier report had stated that it has the newer 2x Cortex-A78 cores!

It is surprising that the Tensor chip is using Arm’s older performance cores but the XDA Developers report says that the info was cross-checked against other devices to confirm that they had not misinterpreted the details they got.

Other details confirmed for the Pixel 6 Pro are 12GB of RAM, 128GB of UFS storage, an AV1 decoder that is hardware-accelerated by the Google Tensor chip. It also supports aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth audio codecs as well as Sony’s LDAC codec.

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iQOO 8 vs iQOO 8 Pro vs iQOO 7: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 15, 2021

Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is currently the best flagship killer smartphone brand alongside Xiaomi and Realme. This year, it released a huge number of flagship killers you can currently find in several price ranges. We decided to write this comparison in order to compare the specifications of the most powerful and advanced models released by the manufacturer in 2021. The best ones in terms of hardware department and overall specifications are the iQOO 7, the iQOO 8, and the iQOO 8 Pro: this comparison will tell you the differences between them and which one is the best deal.

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7

	Vivo iQOO 8	Vivo iQOO 8 Pro	Vivo iQOO 7
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm, 200 grams	165 x 75.2 x 9.2 mm, 205 grams	162.2 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm, 210 grams
DISPLAY	6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, OriginOS	Android 11, OriginOS	Android 11, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 50 + 16 + 48 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 48 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.5 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4350 mAh, fast charging 120W	4500 mAh, fast charging 120W	4000 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The iQOO 8 Pro is one step forward if we talk about the design. It is the only one with a curved display at the edges making the design more elegant. Further, it comes in that outstanding white color variant with BMW M Motorsport branding and a leather back which is definitely unique and catchy. But you should not underestimate the Legend color variant of the iQOO 7 which may seem even more original. However, the iQOO 7 lacks a curved screen, just like the vanilla iQOO 8.

Display

The iQOO 8 Pro has a superior display as well as one of the best AMOLED panels in the whole smartphone market. It is the first phone equipped with the Samsung E5 AMOLED display coming with the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. The panel has a Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision, as well as a very high 1500 nit peak brightness. Last but not least, it has a very wide display with a diagonal of 6.78 inches and a fast ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader. With iQOO 7 and iQOO 8, you get midrange AMOLED panels with Full HD+ resolutions, HDR10, and 120 Hz.

Hardware/Software

iQOO 8 Pro is superior even when it comes to the hardware, even though the difference is not big. The handset features a Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 888 found on the iQOO 7 and the iQOO 8. All the phones feature up to 12 GB of RAM, but only the iQOO 8 Pro reaches 512 GB of internal storage in the most expensive memory configuration. The handsets run Android 11 out of the box customized by OriginOS.

Camera

The iQOO 8 Pro is the most advanced camera phone: it sports a triple camera with a 50 MP main sensor including gimbal OIS, a 16 MP telephoto sensor with OIS, and a great 48 MP ultrawide camera. You get a 50 MP main camera with the iQOO 8 too, but the secondary sensors are inferior: there is a 13 MP telephoto camera and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. The secondary sensors of the iQOO 7 are the same as the iQOO 8, but the main camera is an inferior 48 MP snapper.

Battery

The iQOO 8 Pro has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh, but it is not always able to provide a longer battery life than iQOO 8 because its display has higher energy consumption. The iQOO 7 has a way smaller 4000 mAh battery we do not recommend if you are looking for great battery life. All the phones support 120W fast charging.

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7: Price

iQOO 7 costs €480/$567 in China, iQOO 8 starts from €500/$591, and iQOO 8 Pro starts from €660/$780. The iQOO 8 Pro is a superior device in every aspect, but you can find the best street prices for the iQOO 7 which is able to offer the highest value for money. The iQOO 8 sits in the middle: good quality price ratio but less than iQOO 7, and great specifications but inferior to the iQOO 8 Pro.

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

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Vivo iQOO 8

PROS

50 MP main camera
Great quality price ratio
Thinner and lighter

CONS

Nothing particular

Vivo iQOO 8 Pro

PROS

Best design
Superior display
Best chipset
Superior cameras
Bigger battery
OIS
50 MP main camera and 48 MP ultrawide camera

CONS

Price

Vivo iQOO 7

PROS

Very good price
OIS
Wider display than iQOO 8
Original Legend color variant

CONS

Smaller battery

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition goes official in Korea

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 15, 2021

Golf lovers in Korea now have an additional buddy to help them play the game better. It is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition priced at 299,000 won ($255). The limited variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 comes with the Smart Caddie app which offers information and data on 40,000 golf courses around the world. The data include distance and shot history which will certainly help golf players to become better using the app.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition now joins the original Galaxy Watch and the Watch Active 2 that had golf-centric applications. The data available via the Smart Caddie app also include green undulation information, automatic hole information recognition, satellite maps, and other features that will assist users to be better while on the course.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition comes in two variants – a 40mm silver model and the 44mm black model. The 40mm model of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition is priced at 299,000 won ($255), while the bigger 44mm model is priced at 329,000 won ($281). Samsung is leaving potential fans of the Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition in the dark, as there is no mention yet on the global availability of the device.

Apart from the Smart Caddie app, there is not much difference between the Golf edition variant and the standard Galaxy Watch 4, and both run on the WatchOS 3 and feature similar sensors and functions.

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Swiss retailer lists the Fairphone 4 5G pointing to an imminent launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 15, 2021

The Fairphone 4 5G smartphone has been the subject of growing speculation and leaks lately. We already knew that Fairphone is indeed working on a new offering and some of its key features have also been leaked, although there is still much still unknown about the device.

The design philosophy of Fairphone smartphones is embodied in their high rating in the reparability scale while they are also mainly made from sustainability-compliant materials. Their affordability is also another driving force for attention for the product.

While the date of release of the device is still under wraps, a tipster has indicated that the smartphone was spotted in a Swiss retailer’s listing, further fuelling rumors that we might be just days away from the unveiling of the device. The tipster indicated the news via his Twitter handle @L4yzRw. The tipster also stated that the listing on the Swiss online retailer’s website also contained pricing details together with some images of the yet-to-be-released Fairphone 4 5G.

The leak also aligns with previous renders released a few days back. As per the Swiss online retailer’s listing of the device, the Fairphone 4 5G has a 6.3-inch display and a waterdrop notch cutout for the front-facing camera. Details of the actual chipset powering the device were not provided also it was listed as a 5G-capable device. The renders also confirmed the presence of a 48MP main sensor for the triple rear camera setup. A previous render had indicated that there was the possibility of a fourth camera in the rear system, but this is not indicated on the current images and details from the Swiss retailer via the tipster.

The presence of two variants of the Fairphone 4 5G smartphone was also seemingly confirmed by the latest details, as both models will have 6GB of RAM together with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage respectively. Two variants are also shown for the device – Green and Grey. The 256GB model is priced at 590 Euros ($697), with the base model expected to be priced lower than the higher model.

No official confirmation or denial has been registered by Fairphone at this time, and it’s unclear whether the listing of the Fairphone 4 5G is still sustained on the Swiss retailer’s website at this time.

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Foldable smartphone sales to surge in the coming quarters

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2021

The recently launched Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are the best foldable smartphones to date. They are expected to make the foldable category mainstream. It is evident from the initial sales numbers. According to a report by DSCC, this niche category of phones will explode in the coming quarters.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Galaxy Z Flip 3 Featured — Image Source: Samsung

According to DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants), a record 819K foldable smartphones were sold in Q2 2021. The numbers were up by 147% QoQ and 0.8% YoY. The research firm predicts massive growth in the remaining two quarters of this year.

The newly published report by DSCC says that the sales of foldable smartphones will increment by 215% QoQ and 480% YoY to 2.6M units. The growth figures will stand at 46% QoQ, 450% YoY, and 3.8 million units in Q4 2021.

The firm’s updated estimation comes from the launch of Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 with features like water resistance, stylus support, UPC (Under Panel Camera), and more. As per the report, Samsung reportedly spent a whopping $2 billion for marketing and promotions of these phones to create awareness regarding foldables among consumers.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Phantom Black Galaxy Z Flip 3 Cream — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 | Source: Samsung

The new estimated figures also account for upcoming foldable smartphones from OEMs like Google, HONOR, HUAWEI, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi in Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. The numbers also take account of cost reduction in the production of foldable panels and UTG (Ultra Thin Glass).

DSCC now predicts the shipments of foldable smartphones to increase 232% in 2021 to 7.5 million units. In 2022, these numbers will be 112% and 15.9 million units, followed by 51 million units in shipments in 2026.

The firm anticipates Samsung to hold a lion share of 85% in the foldable smartphone category in 2021, followed by HUAWEI with a 10% share. Further, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will be the best-selling foldable smartphone of 2021.

Lastly, Samsung Display’s market share in the foldable display market is projected to increase from 83.5% in 2020 to 83.9% in 2021. The panel shipments will surge from 3.2 million units in 2020 to 10.4 million units in 2021.

PlayStation 5’s Pulse 3D Wireless Headset gets Midnight Black colorway

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2021

The PlayStation 5 has a bunch of accessories, one of which is the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. Originally available in the same white color as the PS5, Sony has unveiled a Midnight Black variant so you can match it with your Midnight Black DualSense controller.

The new colorway has two shades of black according to Sony. It will cost $99 when it becomes available for purchase next month at authorized retailers. The headset allows players to fully experience the 3D Audio feature of the PlayStation 5 including the Tempest 3D AudioTech.

The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset has two hidden microphones and easy access controls on one of the cups. It has a 12-hour battery life and works with both the PS5 and PS4 as well as compatible Windows and macOS computers using the included adaptor. It also has an audio jack, so you can use it in wired mode.

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Sony has also revealed that it will be adding a new equalizer control feature for the headset when it rolls out its second major update for the PlayStation 5. Users will be able to choose from Standard, Bass Boost, or Shooter presets but can also create their own presets. They will be able to save up to three different settings for quick access. These presets can also be adjusted through the Control Center without the need to exit a game.

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ASUS Lingyao Pro 14 and 16 with 4K OLED screens and up to Ryzen 9 launched in China

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 15, 2021

ASUS on Wednesday held an event for the launch of new Lingyao laptops in China. The Taiwanese giant launched the ASUS Lingyao Pro 14 and Lingyao Pro 16 laptops with high-end specs like 4K OLED displays, up to Ryzen 9 processors, and RTX 3050 Ti GPU.

The ASUS Lingyao Pro 14 starts at CNY 6,999(~$1,088) for the Ryzen 7 model and CNY 7,699(~$1,197) for the Ryzen 9 model. On the other hand, the ASUS Lingyao 16 costs CNY 8,999(~$1,399) for the Ryzen 9 model.

The laptops feature 14-inch and 16-inch screens respectively. Both laptops have 4K OLED panels with HDR and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support. The Lingyao 14 has a 90Hz screen, whereas, the Lingyao 16 gets a 120Hz refresh rate display. The laptops have aluminum alloy built with matte paint on the exteriors.

The Lingyao Pro 14 is powered by the Ryzen 7 5800H or Ryzen 9 5900HX and has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop comes with 4GB of RTX 3050 GPU that supports 2048 Cuda cores. It has a keyboard with Numpad and features a standard trackpad.

The Lingyao Pro 16 packs a Ryzen 9 5900HX and has 4GB of RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It has the same keyboard and trackpad as the Lingyao Pro 14. The duo comes with a cooling system and has a 63Wh battery in the Lingyao Pro 14 and a 54Wh battery in the Lingyao Pro 16.

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Moto E40 packing a Unisoc chip, 4GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 15, 2021

Coming on the back of the release of the Moto E20, Motorola is priming up two more models that should launch any time from now. The two models on the lineup of subsequent releases are the Moto E30 and E40. However, the Motorola Moto E40 has just been spotted on Geekbench, with some details also available about the device. This follows the appearance of the Moto E30 on Geekbench a few days back.

The Geekbench listing follows an earlier appearance of the Moto E40 on NBTC, FCC, and TUV. These important certifications point in only one direction- that we are very close to the launch of the Moto E40 smartphone. According to the Geekbench running sub-library information, the Moto E40 sports a 1.8GHz eight-core Unisoc chip, and will offer 4GB of RAM, while the smartphone will run on the Android 11 operating system.

As per the actual Geekbench performance, the phone scored 352 and 1352 points respectively, on single-core and multi-core tests. The Moto E40 will come with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

There are still several aspects of the specifications of the Moto E40 that are still lacking, although we know that the Moto E40 will have 64GB of internal storage, while there is a rumor of a 3GB RAM variant as well. The trajectory of certifications and performance tests on Geekbench, although not definitive, may indicate the imminent launch of both the Motorola Moto E30 and E40 smartphones. We’ll continue to put the two devices on the radar for any new development regarding their launch.

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Your smartphone will get 37 new Emojis with the new Unicode 14.0

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 15, 2021

After months of delay, Unicode 14.0 was finally released by the company today. The Unicode 14.0 comes with 37 new emoji characters including a salute emoji, hiding face emoji, melting face emoji, and others.

For starters, Unicode was expected to launch this new set of emojis back in March this year. But, the new update was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was launched this month(September).

The Unicode 14.0 doesn’t just bring face emotions but it also has some significant emojis like a Heart hand, Pregnant Person, Biting lips, and Low Battery emoji. Here’s a list of all the 37 emojis coming to your smartphone with the Unicode 14.0 update.

Melting Face, Face with Open Eyes and Hand over mouth, Face with Peeking Eye, Saluting Face, Dotted Line Face, Face with Diagonal Mouth, Face Holding Back Tears – Face reaction emojis

Rightwards Hand, Leftwards Hand, Palm Down Hand, Palm Up Hand, Hand with Index Finger and Thumb Crossed, Index Pointing at the Viewer, Heart Hands – Hand/Finger emojis

Biting Lips, Person with Crown, Pregnant Man, Pregnant Person, Troll, Coral, Lotus, Empty Nest, Nest with Eggs, Beans, Pouring Liquid, Jar, Playground Slide, Wheel, Ring Buoy, Hamsa, Mirror Ball, Low Battery, Crutch, X-Ray, Bubbles, Identification Card, Heavy Equals Sign – Others

Apart from the emojis, the update brings 838 new characters and 75 skin tone variations. Some additions to the exiting emojis will be new skin tones to the handshake emoji. The update will also fix issues with the Face with Hand Over Mouth emoji as users faced cross-platform display issues in the previous Unicode 13.0.

As of now, the exact availability of these emojis on your device is unconfirmed. But, the Unicode 14.0 is expected to be supported by Google, Apple, Twitter, and other platforms by early 2022.

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Xiaomi launches a new projector, router & the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC globally

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi today held a product launch event where it unveiled the Mi 11T, Mi 11T Pro, and Mi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphone alongside the Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet. The Chinese tech giant also unveiled three new smart accessories. The Mi Smart Projector 2 leads the pack which includes the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2 Pack) and the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC with Alexa support.

The Mi Smart Band 6 was first introduced in March last year with several innovative features such as SpO2 function as well as other health tracking features such as sleeping and stress-level detection. The new version differs from this model only on the NFC support it features. The feature is rolling out in the global market in partnership with Mastercard to offer contactless payment. This will afford users a fast, secure, and convenient way to pay. The service will be available in 19 regions but the regions were not identified.

Further, the all-new Mi Smart Band 6 NFC version now also offers built-in Amazon Alexa, expands hands-free experience for smart homeowners.

The Mi Smart Band 6 NFC will retail for EUR 54.9 in Europe.

Mi Smart Projector 2

Xiaomi also unveiled the Mi Smart Projector 2 which it claims is a portable home cinema. The projector boasts a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and adopts a compact size. The projector comes with Dolby Audio support, delivering crystal clear audio quality across all sound sources.

Furthermore, it runs on Google’s Android TV operating system bringing built-in Google Assistant and several other features.

The Mi Smart Projector 2 carries a retail price of EUR 599.

Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack)

Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack) is designed to power whole-home smart devices. It offers strong and reliable Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 network coverage of up to 4,000 square feet making it possible to cover multi-floor apartments. It also supports a maximum number of connections up to 254 devices. Regardless of the number of connected devices, the mesh system will provide optimized network efficiency and reduced latency with 1024QAM modulation, as well as OFDMA and 2 x 2 MIMO technology support.

The smart mesh system also supports automatic network switching to ensure seamless roaming when users are moving across different rooms. The device can even initiate a self-repairing process to reorganize the network whenever a device is detected offline, keeping users connected to Wi-Fi 6 all the time.

As for the price, the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack) starts from EUR 149.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi REDMI AIRDOTS 3 for $42 at Banggood

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3 is now available at Banggood for $41.99 only. This deal ends in 2 days.

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Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3 at $41.99 @Banggood

Redmi AirDots 3 is powered by a QCC3040 chipset and Bluetooth 5.2. This means faster and stable connections with a high speed and data transmission rate. The deep bass and high-quality stereo audio make it a pleasure to listen to your favorite tunes on Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3. The multi-functional touch control can easily navigate through your music as well as pick up and hang calls and activate the built-in XiaoAI voice assistant.

The 600mAh battery gives you 7 hours of non-stop music with a single charge and up to 30 hours of music time, with the charging case.

Available in three color variants viz: white, blue, and pink this earbud is selling at Banggood for a discounted price of $41.99 only. This offer ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.

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Realme executive reveals the Narzo 50A’s processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2021

A lot of manufacturers have adopted a 6-month refresh cycle for several of their mid-range phones. The reduced period between devices sometimes results in these phones sharing similar specs. An example is the upcoming Narzo 50A smartphone whose chipset was revealed by a company executive today.

We already know the Narzo 50A is on the way seeing as it has received certifications at different agencies in the last few weeks. We also know what it will look like thanks to a press render leak in late August. Now, Realme is taking control of the narrative and has disclosed the chipset that will power the new smartphone.

The name of the processor was revealed in a tweet by Francis Wong, the CMO of Realme India & Europe. According to him, the Narzo 50A will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, the same chipset that is inside the Narzo 30A.

We choose MediaTek Helio G85 processor with 1GHz GPU & HyperEngine enhancements for all young players with our upcoming #realmeNarzo50A. Being an optimized & reliable processor I'm sure it will offer the young players the best experience. #narzo50series incoming!

— Francis Wong (@FrancisRealme) September 15, 2021

The Helio G85 was announced in April 2020 and the 12nm octa-core processor has two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It also has a Mali G52 MC2 GPU clocked at 1GHz. The processor is a favorite of many manufacturers and can be found in mid-range phones from Redmi, Tecno, Infinix, Samsung, and Micromax.

For those disappointed in the news that the Narzo 50A will retain the same sensor, there are other differences expected. For example, the leaked render already revealed that the phone will have three rear cameras and will have a redesigned back panel. There most likely will be other differences which we may find out before the launch event.

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Deal: Buy GamaKay K61 Mechanical Keyboard for $64 at Banggood

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Sep 15, 2021

GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard is now available for $63.99 only at Banggood.

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GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard at $63.99 @Banggood

GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard comes with a fully transparent glass shell made with PMMA plexiglass that gives you a fantasy light effect and enhances your gameplay. It features a fine CNC cutting panel with small and exquisite 61 key arrangements. To top it off you get a toning disc light effect and gaming mechanical switch with this keyboard.

A 32K ROM, increases your program storage space as compared to other keyboards and the fully pluggable switches help you to customize the keys as per your requirement. GamaKay K61uses a Type -C USB 3.1 interface and a driver-free design that makes it super easy to plug and start playing with your keyboard.

Available in multiple switch colors, you can now buy GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard for $63.99 only at Banggood. This deal is applicable only on orders made from CZ and ES warehouses. So grab your keyboard asap.

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