Xiaomi India open 100+ new exclusive stores in India to boost its retail strength

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi has just announced earlier today (15th September 2021) that it has opened 100+ new exclusive physical stores in India. The move from the company arrives as it seeks to bolster its ‘retail footprint’ in the region.

The Chinese tech giant shared the news today, stating that it has added new stores across tier 5 and tier 6 markets. Though this, the company has official opened stores ranging from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south of India. Furthermore, the new stores have sought to boost its presence in rural regions in the country. The brand’s new 100+ stores target the tier 5 and tier 6 cities, which have a popular count fewer than 50,000 people.

💯 new exclusive #MiStore! 🎉

We have further strengthened our #Offline #Retail footprint with 100+ new exclusive stores. 💪

Part of #GrowWithMi initiative:
* Most retail partners are entrepreneurs
* Plan to open 3000 new stores
* Investment of ₹100 Cr.

I ❤️ #Xiaomi #India https://t.co/UXFXgn6QQt

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 15, 2021

Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India, stated that “We started our Grow with Mi initiative 6 months back and are overwhelmed with the responses and support that we have received from our retail partners across the country. This has encouraged us to further strengthen our network with 100+ new stores. Our aim with the initiative is to increase the availability of Xiaomi and Redmi products in Tier 5 and Tier 6 cities and provide a best-in-class experience in regions that have limited access. We are confident that our retail stores will take the budding entrepreneurs a step closer towards their dream and further generate employment in each pocket of the country.”

For those unaware, the company opened its first flagship retail store in India back in 2018 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Since then, it has managed to reach a notable milestone by opening over 3,000+ offline stores in the country. Additionally, Xiaomi had also committed to open 6,000 stores within the next 2 years with a planned investment of 100 Crore INR (roughly 13.6 million US Dollars).

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Apple discontinues iPhone XR & iPhone 12 Pro following iPhone 13 launch

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

With the launch of the new iPhone 13 series, Apple has discontinued certain older models of its previously launched iPhone lineup. Now, the company has dropped the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro.

As per a MacRumors report, the launch of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max has led to the Cupertino based giant refining its iPhone offerings. As of right now, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have been delisted from the company’s official online store. Although, the models are available in the form of refurbished units. For those unaware, the discontinuation is the norm for the brand, especially for the Pro variants that are discontinued as the latest series is announced.

Apart from models in the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone XR that was launched three years ago, back in 2018, has also finally been delisted as well. While these aforemention models are no longer available, the based iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE are still available in the form of lower cost options. All of these devices have also seen a drop in price. Looking at the prices, the iPhone SE costs 399 US Dollars, while the iPhone 11 costs 499 US Dollars. Similarly, the iPhone 12 mini now costs 599 US Dollars and the iPhone 12 is priced at 699 US Dollars, which is the same as the iPhone 13 mini.

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HTC Wildfire E Ultra key specifications, render revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Even though HTC has withdrawn from most of its markets across, it has been gradually launching Wildfire branded smartphones in some markets like Taiwan, Europe, South Africa, and India. Earlier this year, the company announced budget phones such as Wildfire E3 and Wildfire E Lite. Fresh information reveals that the company’s next phone could be called Wildfire E Ultra.

Today, the upcoming Wildfire E Ultra was spotted in the database of the Google Play Console (via. MySmartPrice). As usual, the listing has revealed a front render and some of the specifications of the smartphone The image reveals its screen is surrounded by thick bezels. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key.

The Play Console listing reveals that the HTC Wildfire E Ultra’s screen will support a low resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and a screen density of 240dpi. It is powered by the modest Unisoc SC9863A chipset and 2 GB of RAM. Fortunately, the device runs on Android 11 OS.

The rear design of the HTC Wildfire E Ultra remains a mystery. Also, there is no information on its camera configuration and battery capacity. Since it has been spotted at the Play Console, it seems that it may not take too long for the smartphone to go official.

The Wildfire E Ultra could be heading to Europe since it was spotted at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) last month. Speaking of EEC, two other HTC phones such as HTC E Lite and HTC E Star were also spotted along with the Wildfire phone. While the E Lite has already debuted as the Wildfire E Lite earlier this year, there is no word on the specs and launch timeframe of the HTC E Star.

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Amazon India takes down Galaxy M52 5G launch date info

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2021

The Galaxy M52 5G is in the news for the past few days. Going by its features, it could be one of the best budget Samsung smartphones this year. Yesterday, Amazon put up a promo page for this handset. Earlier today, the eCommerce giant even revealed the launch date for this phone, however, the information was soon taken down.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Renders Leak 03 — Samsung Galaxy M52 5G | Source: @_snoopytech_

A few hours back, Amazon disclosed that the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be launching in India on September 19. But now, we no longer see this information on the device’s promo page.

That’s because September 19 is Sunday, and companies don’t unveil their new product on weekends. Hence, we believe that the device might go official a day later on September 20 (Monday).

Anyway, it’s just a guess from our end. Therefore, the actual launch date for Galaxy M52 5G in India could be something else.

Talking about features, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M series smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128GB storage.

It is said to come with a 64MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) triple camera setup on the rear, 32MP front-facing camera, One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11, Knox 3.7 security, Quick Switch, Content Suggestions, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 11 5G bands.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M52 5G will reportedly measure 164 x 76 x 7 mm in dimensions and weigh 175g.

Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 15, 2021

Google Pixel smartphones have always been one of the most leaked offerings in the entire industry prior to a launch, and the Pixel 6 series is definitely no exception. We have even got a promo video now. The series consists of two models, namely the Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro. With leaks and rumors all over the internet, the need for summarization has become more important than ever, and we have done just that below.

Design & Display

The design is obviously the most interesting part of the lineup, and Google has not disappointed this year. Gone are the extremely basic designs that had become a characteristic of Pixel phones, because this time around, the Pixel 6 series has got a complete overhaul.

There is now a horizontal camera module at the rear that spans across the entire width of the phone and divides it into two sections, both with different colors. The shapes have gotten boxier too, with both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro now being almost rectangular. The phones still retain the accented power button for added character.

Upfront, there is a massive 6.71-inch display on the Pixel 6 Pro, while the Pixel 6 has gone for a more compact 6.4-inches. The bottom bezels are thicker than last year’s Pixel 5 but this ‘downgrade’ has been compensated by a higher pixel density 120Hz display with a resolution of 1440×3120, at least on the Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 6 should still retain last year’s display specs – 90Hz refresh rate, 1080×2340 resolution, and support for HDR10+.

Cameras on the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Google Pixels are renowned for their camera feat and are known to capture some of the most detailed shots around, but by using simplistic camera hardware. Lately though, the Pixels have been overtaken by the competition thanks to the usage of outdated camera hardware.

The Pixel 6 series is all set to change this, and both the models will be making use of a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor for the primary camera. This is complemented with 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide and Sony IMX586 4x telephoto cameras. Finally, the front-facing camera will also see an upgrade to a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor from the 8MP shooters in past Pixels.

Other Specifications

The most talked-about component of the Pixel 6 series has been its processor, thanks to the hype by Google about the use of an in-house high-end and AI-supported chipset called Tensor. Although, there is now a strong indication about the Tensor SoC being nothing more than a glorified Exynos 9855 (2100) chip. However, it appears to have been developed jointly by Samsung and Google, so we should be seeing some device-specific optimizations.

Google will also likely be shipping the Pixel 6 series with an in-display fingerprint scanner for the first time ever, thanks to a little slip by none other than the Google Android Head himself.

The smartphones will also pack the Samsung’s Exynos 5123 5G modem and will likely feature ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Apart from this, they will support 33W wired fast-charging and 23W wireless charging. Sure it isn’t anything crazy but is still a massive upgrade over the 18W speeds employed by previous Pixels.

Software & Release Date

The Google Pixels will be booting into Android 12 out of the box. The OS is as stock as it can possibly get. After all, it’s Google! The upcoming Android version will be bringing along the biggest Android upgrade in years, thanks to the new Material You design language. Yet another first-timer with the Pixel 6 series is that they may receive software support for at least 5 years.

Evidence points towards Android 12 stable making its debut on October 4. From this, it is safe to assume that the Google Pixel 6 series will be launched on or not long after the said date. However, a recent leak sets the date to a more specific October 28. Pre-orders may start from October 19 and Google might start shipping on the launch day itself. The phones will also not be released in India.

Storage & Color Variants

The Pixel 6 color options include all-black, a mixture of sage green and lime green, and pale orange. The top section of the phone will have a slightly darker tone. As for the Pixel 6 Pro, it will be coming in all-black, a sandy color, and silver. Of course, Google will probably be giving their usual funky names to all of the options.

Rumored storage options for the Pixel 6 are 128GB and 256GB paired with 8GB RAM, while Pixel 6 Pro will be getting 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB paired with 12GB RAM.

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Apple iPhone 13 series Pre-Bookings cross 1 million mark in China

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple has just launched its highly anticipated iPhone 13 series. The latest generation of iPhones are already available for pre-bookings in various markets across the globe, with bookings in China alone already crossing a whopping 1 million mark in just a day.

As of right now, the iPhone 13 series which includes the base models and the Pro variants are currently listed on JD.com (a popular Chinese e-retailer) for bookings. Earlier today (15th September 2021), the number of orders from customers had already crossed 500,000 units for certain models, and just a couple of hours later, this figure has more than doubled and is likely to grow even more since not even a day has passed since the listing went live on the website.

Interestingly, looking at the listing, we observed that each individual model of the 2021 iPhone has crossed the 1 million units. In other words, the total number of pre-bookings for the series could be higher than 4 million for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max combined. This is an impressive figure but we have no way to confirm if it is completely accurate as of right now. But, the new iPhone 13 from the Cupertino based giant has already garnered a lot of interest in China. Furthermore, JD.com’s Apple store will also list the new 2021 iPads as well. This includes the 10.2 inch iPad and the 8.3 inch iPad mini model as well.

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Realme GT Neo2’s two CPU variants, configurations, color variants emerge in fresh leaks

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Realme will be unveiling the Realme GT Neo2 on Sept. 22 in China. Earlier today, the company confirmed that the Neo2 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform and a 5,000mAh battery. Tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that there will be another CPU variant of the smartphone. In addition, a fresh report by 91mobiles in collaboration with tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the configurations and color variants of the Neo2.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Realme GT Neo2 with Snapdragon 870 will be priced around 2,500 Yuan (~$388) in China. This model will be focused on offering a better gaming experience with long battery life.

The leaker further revealed that there will be a Dimensity 1200-AI chipset variant of the Neo2. It will continue with the “Neo generation position” like the predecessor model. It will be thin and lightweight daily driver device, which will be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$311).

91mobiles claims that the Realme GT Neo2 will be arriving in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in Neo Blue and Neo Green colors. The Neo branding for the color variants suggests that this leak could be applicable for the Dimensity 1200-AI chip variant of the Neo2.

A leaked poster (shown above) that appeared last month revealed a gaming variant called the Realme GT Neo Gaming. It revealed that the device features Snapdragon 870, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and a gaming-focused design. It further revealed that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants will be priced at $499 and $599, respectively. The authenticity of the above poster could not be confirmed.

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Download iPhone 13/13 Pro wallpapers in HD+ resolution

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2021

The Cupertino giant has finally unveiled the iPhone 13 /13 Pro with some outstanding performance improvements with respect to the predecessor. It may take a few weeks before the smartphone may surface globally, but until then you can download iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro wallpapers.

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

Along with upgraded hardware, the company shipped the smartphone all new fancy wallpapers which may look perfect on your smartphone. These new iPhone 13 wallpapers are filled with colours to showcase the dynamic range, high brightness and wide colour space on the iPhone 13/13 Pro. Below we have separated wallpapers of both smartphones for easy recognition

Note: Below images are just for representational and previewing purposes. You can download the HD+ resolution wallpapers zip from the link below.

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Apple has stuck to abstract design to bring forth the exciting features of the iPhone 13 features. We recommend downloading the high-resolution wallpapers from the zip below.

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Download iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Wallpapers

The Wallpapers looks will pop on the OLED display devices including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and other OEM’s smartphones. However, make sure to download from them from uncompressed zip here.

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro specifications

iPhone 13 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina Display protected with a Ceramic Shield. However, the iPhone 13 Mini come with a 5.4-inch Super Retina Display. Both the smartphones are available in 12GB and 512GB internal storage variants.

iPhone 13 offers 2.5 hours of more battery standby and supports 20W fast charging, 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Mini comes with 1.5 hours of additional battery life with similar fast charging features. Know more details about the iPhone 13 availability here.

iPhone 13 Pro houses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, while, the iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. Both the smartphone models offer a 10Hz – 120Hz refresh rate via a 120Hz ProMotion display.

There are massive changes in the cameras of both smartphone phones. The smartphone carries a 12MP f/1.8 ultrawide angle lens which can also shot macro photos. Another 12MP f2.8 telephoto lens is on board with 3x optical zoom and 15x digital zoom. Another 12MP f1.5 primary sensor is intact on the smartphone with 2.2x better light using LiDAR scanner in the low-light environment.

iPhone 13 Pro comes with 2.5 hours of extra battery life than the predecessor and the Pro Max offers 1.5 hours more than the Pro model. However, both smartphones use 20W fast wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging. These are available in 128GB, 256G, 512Gb and 1TB storage variants.

All the iPhone 13 models come with A15 Bionic SoC which is built on a 5nm process and carries a six-core PCU architecture. It is 50% faster than the competition while GPUY is 30% improved than the predecessor. Know more about the iPhone 13 Pro models here.

You can download the iPhone 13. iPhone 13 Pro wallpapers from the link here.

Related: Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones come with dual eSIM support

Realme Band 2 launched with 12 day battery life, heart & blood oxygen tracking

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

The Realme Band 2 has just been launched. It is the latest smart wearable product from the company and arrives with various features related to health monitoring along with new stylish wrist straps.

The Realme Band 2 sports a 1.4 inch TFT LCD colored display that has a rectangular shape that has a maximum brightness of 500 nits. This screen is larger than the 0.96 inch on the previous model. The new smart band from the Chinese smartphone maker also features a number of health and fitness based features like an SpO2 blood oxygen sensor, a sleep monitoring sensor, and the usual heart rate sensor as well. Notably, the heart rate and blood oxygen sensor is from Goodix, which has also supplied these sensors for the company’s Watch series. Goodix is also the supplier for the Band 2’s Low Energy Bluetooth SoC.

Furthermore, the Band 2 supports up to 90 workout modes like walking, running, cycling, swimming, and many more. Under the hood, a 204mAh battery powers the band, which the company claims can offer up to 12 days of battery life over the 10 days on the original Band. The new smart band is also water resistant up to 50 meters and comes with 50 watch faces as well. As of right now, the new wearable has launched in Malaysia for a price of 139 Malaysian Ringgit (roughly 34 US Dollars).

Interestingly, while the brand has yet to announce the availability details for the Indian market, a recent leak has revealed some information regarding its launch. According to tipster Yogesh Brar (Via 91Mobiles), the new fitness tracker will be available in the region sometime in the month of October 2021. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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