Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, F42 5G likely to launch soon in India as support pages go live

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Sep 9, 2021

A report from last month claimed Samsung may announce the Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy F42 5G smartphones in September in India. It appears that these devices will go official soon in India as their support pages have gone live on Samsung India’s website.

The support pages of the Galaxy M52 5G and F42 5G have information on their specs. The F42 5G is mentioned with its SM-E426B/DS model number, whereas the M52 is listed with its SM-M526B/DS model number. Rumors have it that the Galaxy M52 5G may debut by the end of this month. The F42 is also expected to launch this month.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G specifications

Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy M52 5G has a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, One UI 3.1 based Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. It may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel and its rear shell may house a 64-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G specifications

The Galaxy F42 5G is likely to arrive as a rebranded version of the Galaxy A22 5G. It may offer specs like a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen, Dimensity 700 chip, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging. It may feature a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

Samsung is yet to confirm the existence of the Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy F42 5G smartphones. Probably, the South Korean company will release the first teasers of the M52 5G in the third or fourth week of this month.

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Qualcomm CEO confirms plans to work with European foundries to boost chip production

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Sep 9, 2021

Amidst the chip shortage that has hit the entire world, the EU is pushing for billions of dollars of investment to boost its share of global chip production and get relieved of its dependence on Asia. The world’s number 1 supplier of semiconductors in the smartphone industry – Qualcomm – is also keen on powering dashboards and infotainment systems of cars. Qualcomm’s CEO Cristiano Amon has confirmed that Qualcomm welcomes the idea of working with foundries in Europe if they are able to attract the right partners in the automobile industry in Europe.

Qualcomm’s production is aimed at leading-edge technology, and the majority of foundries for that are located in Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States but Amon has confirmed that Qualcomm fully supports the idea of the EU to attract foundries.

The company has done some extraordinary work in the last 1 year to expedite the manufacturing and build new facilities to counter the global chip shortage. With this pace, the CEO believes to leave the majority of the problems to be behind them as we enter 2022.

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Huawei confirms Windows 11 support for all its MateBook Series Laptops

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Ashutosh

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Sep 9, 2021

Huawei, well known for its craftsmanship and industry-leading specifications, has a bunch of laptops selling under the MateBook series lineup. After the entire smartphone industry saga with Google services, the company decided to make the transition to HarmonyOS, an in-house operating system. Well, as for Huawei MateBook users, the only big transition in the pipeline is the Windows 11 upgrade. Huawei has officially confirmed that all its MateBook series laptops will be upgraded to the new version of Windows.

This confirmation from the official social media of Huawei on Weibo comes ahead of the October 5 launch of Windows 11. Huawei confirms that all MateBook laptops with pre-installed Windows 10 are eligible for a completely free-of-cost Windows 11 upgrade.

Huawei’s MateBook notebooks are categorized into ‎‎the X-Series, the MateBook Series, the D-Series, as well as‎‎ the recently launched MateBook B-Series. We can expect the Windows 11 update to air for these MateBook devices soon after Microsoft officially launches it globally.

Windows 11 brings a plethora of visual changes, the addition of widgets, along with an all-new Microsoft Store with the ability to run Android apps on a desktop. The next generation of Windows will have a revamped look, which will also boost productivity.

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Tecno Spark 8 budget smartphone confirmed to launch in India on September 13

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Sep 9, 2021

A couple of days ago, we reported that the upcoming Tecno smartphone under the Spark series dubbed Tecno Spark 8 could go official in India next week. Now, it has been confirmed that the smartphone will be officially launched in India on 13th September.

The smartphone was first launched in Nigeria and is an entry-level device. It features a 6.5-inch waterdrop notch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1600 X 720 pixels. It is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and comes packed with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone features a big square-shaped module in the top-left corner that houses a dual-camera setup, including a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a QVGA secondary sensor. On the front side, the device has an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. As for the connectivity options, the smartphone supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. It comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and a micro-USB port for charging the device.

The phone runs HiOS 7.6 custom user interface which is based on Android 11 Go Edition, especially design for budget devices. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery under the hood with supports 10W charging.

Coming to the pricing, the Tecno Spark 8 is priced around $130 in Nigeria but we expect the phone to cost less in the Indian market. To know the phone’s pricing and availability details in India, we will have to wait for a few more days.

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Purported Xiaomi CC11 Pro bags 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 9, 2021

Recently, four upcoming Xiaomi phones with model numbers 20191116C, 20191116AC, 20191116UC, and 2019119BC were approved by China’s TENAA authority. The specifications of these smartphones haven’t yet appeared on the certification site. Two of these have received approval from the 3C certification site of China today.

The 2109119BC’s 3C listing reveals that it is a 5G phone and it may ship with an MDY-12-EQ charger, which offers maximum charging speeds of up to 55W. The 20191116AC is the other model that has been approved by the 3C authority. This 5G phone is likely to ship with a 33W (MDY-11-EX) charger.

It can be said based on recent reports that the 2019119BC could be debuting in the Chinese market as the Xiaomi CC11 Pro. This device is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 778G, and impressive cameras. To recollect, a Xiaomi phone with a 2017119DC model number that was recently approved by the TENAA authority could be the upcoming CC11 handset.

The 20191116AC handsets appear to be a variant of the 20191116C. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the final monikers of these devices.

The TENAA listing of the alleged CC11 revealed that it has a 6.55-inch OLED FHD+ display. The Snapdragon 778G powered is expected to arrive with Android 11 OS, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of native storage. It will feature a front camera of 20-megapixel and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The device may house a 4,150mAh battery. It seems that the Xiaomi CC11 and CC11 Pro smartphones may break cover later this month or in early October.

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NVIDIA seeks EU approval for ARM acquisition deal; ruling set for next month

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Sep 9, 2021

NVIDIA has sought European Union antitrust approval for the $40 billion acquisition of chip designing company ARM. This could kickstart an antitrust probe which may become an obstacle for the company’s plan to close the deal by early 2022.

According to the European Commission filing, the initial deadline to rule on the transaction has a deadline of 13th October. The regulators are likely to echo worries similar to those voiced by the UK watchdog last month.

The competition watchdog of the United Kingdom has warned that the deal could damage competition and weaken rivals, and required a further lengthy investigation. The acquisition also needs approval from the U.S. and China.

The deal must be completed by September of next year, or NVIDIA would have to pay SoftBank $1.25 billion.

In a statement related to this, NVIDIA said, “We are working through the regulatory process and we look forward to engaging with the European Commission to address any concerns they may have. This transaction will be beneficial to Arm, its licensees, competition, and the industry.”

With criticism surrounding the deal, the EU is likely to extend its review by at least another four months to examine potential competition concerns. The company had originally planned to complete the deal by March 2022, when the acquisition was announced.

For the uninitiated, NVIDIA, the world’s biggest graphics card and AI chips maker announced the acquisition of ARM last year. As a part of the deal, NVIDIA will be paying 12 billion US Dollars in cash, which includes 2 billion US Dollars payable at signing and giving out 21.5 billion US Dollars worth of NVIDIA’s stock to SoftBank.

SoftBank had acquired ARM back in 2016 for 31.4 billion US Dollars. ARM is a known chip designer with its architecture being one of the most popular designs used in most smartphone chips from companies like Qualcomm, Apple, and even certain Intel chips.

Companies like Qualcomm, Samsung, and Apple are opposing the acquisition while some other companies, including Broadcom, MediaTek, and Marvell are in support of the deal.

To ensure that the deal gets approval, NVIDIA has promised that it will maintain open licensing and that the deal will help ARM, its licensees, and the industry. Antitrust officials rarely approve “behavioral commitments” without a more careful review due to the difficulty of checking how a company will keep its promises.

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After Android 12, Google could release Android 12.1 version update instead of Android 13

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Sep 9, 2021

Google has just released the final beta version of the Android 12 operating system and soon the company will officially release the stable version of the same. While the Android 12 stable version is yet to be rolled out, details about its successor have surfaced online.

It is being reported that the next version update for Android will be a minor update — Android 12.1. Further, the report adds that this new update should be rolled out pretty soon to the Pixel 6 series phones, once they get launched.

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This is an interesting development given that Google has stopped releasing minor version updates for the Android operating system which are called point updates. The last point update was Android 8.1 Oreo and since then, there haven’t been point updates from Google for the Android operating system.

Developers are being advised by Google to update their apps to target API level 31, which is the framework API that Android 12 delivers. The API level for Android 11 is 30 while its processor was 29. So, it’s being bumped with every Android version update.

Now, folks at XDA-Developers spotted evidence within AOSP Gerrit that suggests API level 32 corresponding to Android 12 “sc-v2” and not Android 13 “T.” In a new code change, a Googler changes the API level that a new NDK API will be first made available from 32 to 33. The reason could be because “there are currently no planned NDK APIs in sc-v2-dev.”

It looks like Google will be releasing an interim update between Android 12 and Android 13, with a change in the user-visible version number, resulting in the Android 12.1 point release. There’s also a possibility that the new API level won’t be accompanied by a new version number and could be targeted at another form factor.

Android 12 update comes with a major visual overhaul but it appears that Google’s own Pixel phones will be the ones to experience the full redesign. One of the highlights is support for a theming system, a redesigned lock screen, and quick settings menu, along with a new widget system, new animations, new privacy settings, and more.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE pricing, specifications, renders leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 9, 2021

Leaked information that appeared yesterday revealed Xiaomi will be soon launching the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE this month in India and some other markets. It is believed that the ‘NE’ letters in its moniker stand for New Edition. A fresh leak by tipster Snoopy has revealed all the major specifications of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications (Rumored)

As per the new leak, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE measures 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8mm and weighs 159 grams. It features a front camera of 20-megapixel, and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup.

The Snapdragon 778G chip is present under the hood of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The device will offer 128 GB of internal storage and will come preloaded with Android 11 OS. The leaked render of the device reveals it will be sporting a punch-hole display. Unfortunately, its rear image is not available yet. The leak claims that the device will be priced at 329 euros in Europe.

Recently, a Xiaomi phone with model number 2017119DC was approved by the TENAA authority. The dimensions and specs of this device match with the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. This indicates that this device may go official this month in China. However, it is unclear whether it is expected to debut as the Xiaomi CC11 series phone.

The TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.55-inch OLED FHD+ display, a 20-megapixel front, 64-megapixel triple cameras, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, 2.4GHz octa-core processor (Snapdragon 778G likely), and a 4,150mAh rated battery. Snoopy’s leak suggests that the 11 Lite 5G will come at least in Black color. On the other side, TENAA listing hints that it may release in colors like black, white, blue, cyan, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple in the Chinese market.

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TCL X9 features Google TV, an ultra-thin 85-inch mini-LED 8K screen & pop-up camera

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 9, 2021

Chinese electronics giant TCL last month unveiled the first batch of its smart TVs that are equipped with built-in Google TV. The company is further expanding the portfolio of its Google TV-equipped smart TV with the launch of the flagship TCL X9 mini-LED TV.

The TCL X9 doesn’t just stand out because of the Google TV built-in but mainly because of its design. The X9 packs a massive 85-inch mini-LED screen with Google TV, and other features and is priced at a whopping $9,999.

The 85-inch display is at the core of the smart TV. The screen supports an 8K resolution and utilizes a mini-LED backlight. Also, the panel also utilizes QLED technology to improve the color output. It equally supports variable refresh rates and packs two HDMI 2.1 ports and eARC support.

The X9 features an ultra-thin frame on which the panel is mounted. The frame deploys “OD Zero” technology to extremely cut down the distance between the mini-LED backlight and the LCD display layer. According to TCL, OD Zero Technology fuses TCL’s mini-LED tech with in-house development and expertise in display engineering. This in turn helps in reducing the thickness of the TV to a great extend. The smart TV also comes with ultra-thin bezels on all sides which looks almost non-existent.

As a result of the slim build, the TV features a separate 5.1.2 soundbar with Onkyo-tuned drivers. The package also includes a subwoofer. The soundbar is integrated with the TV stand. The smart TV also coles with a pop-up camera that can be deployed for video calls using Google Duo.

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Apple reveals launch date for iPhone 13 in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 8, 2021

We reported yesterday that the iPhone 13 series will be announced on September 14 at a global event that will be live-streamed. Apple has now revealed the date the new phones will launch in China.

iPhone 13 China launch — Image source: Weibo

The iPhone 13 series will be unveiled in China on Wednesday, September 15, a day after the global launch. The event will also be live-streamed on Apple.com.

Apple is currently the fifth biggest manufacturer in China, however, its market share should increase once the new iPhone 13 series goes on sale. Sales of the new phones should also see it retain its lead of the premium smartphone category which sits at 66% according to a Counterpoint report for the month of July.

Ahead of the release of the new iPhones, Apple already slashed the price of the iPhone 12 in China. The 128GB version received a price cut of ¥2000 (~$310) last week. We expect Apple will announce new prices for its older phones at the event next week.

Other than the iPhone 13 series, Apple will also announce the Apple Watch Series 7, new iPads, and the AirPods 3. There are also reports that new MacBooks will be unveiled at the event.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE certified by Thailand’s NBTC, India’s launch date tipped

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

In the first half of this year, Xiaomi launched four models in the Mi 11 series namely, Mi 11, Mi 11 Lite (Mi 11 Youth Edition in China), Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra. Among them, Mi 11 Lite is positioned as a thin and light model, which is the only product in the Mi 11 series that is positioned at the mid-end. Xiaomi may soon expand the Mi 11 series with the addition of a thin and lightweight model dubbed Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE alongside the Mi 11T.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has now obtained NBTC certification in Thailand meaning the Chinese company will likely launch the smartphone in the region soon. It is not difficult to see from the naming that Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a derivative version of Xiaomi 11 Lite and it is expected to retain the lightweight and thin build for which the Mi 11 Lite is known.

In terms of specifications, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE uses a 90Hz refresh rate OLED full screen, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series processors (maybe Snapdragon 780G, or Snapdragon 778G chip). It is worthy of note that a Xiaomi model equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chip recently received network approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The phone may be a new CC series product of which the corresponding overseas model may be the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

IN a related development, a report carried by 91Mobiles claims Xiaomi is planning to launch the upcoming smartphone in India by this month. The report says that the company might start teasing the phone’s launch in the next few days. We can vouch for the credibility of the information and the exact launch date wasn’t given. So, as it stands, the date Xiaomi will release the model is still unknown. We’ll keep you informed when more details emerge.

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Android 12 (stable) is coming in a few weeks, Pixel 5A 5G gets beta release

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 8, 2021

If you have been waiting for the stable version of Android 12 to be released, there is still a bit of waiting to do as Google has revealed that it is just a few weeks away. However, owners of the new Pixel 5A 5G can get to experience Android 12 today with the new beta release.

The Pixel 5A launched a few weeks ago, so, unlike its siblings that already received the beta release, Google has just made the beta available for it. Google has also released beta 5 for the other eligible devices. This is the final beta before the official release in a few weeks.

Android 12 is bringing a new visual change to Android, though it appears Google’s own Pixel phones will be the ones to experience the redesign in full. There is now a theming system, a redesigned lock screen and quick settings menu, a new widget system, new animations, new privacy settings to mention a few.

While the update will arrive in a few weeks, we expect only a few non-Pixel devices will receive it on Day 1. However, we should see other manufacturers release a list of devices that will receive the update and when to expect it.

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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 unveiled as the brand’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Bose is keeping the spotlight on it after its recent unveiling of the QuietComfort 45 headphones. It is introducing its first Dolby Atmos Soundbar – the Smart Soundbar 900. The flagship Soundbar is priced at $899.95.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 packs several impressive features and it’s bound to shift focus from Bose’s forte-home theater systems. It features Dolby Atmos, HDMI eARC, multi-room Wi-Fi music playback, and AirPlay 2. The Soundbar 900 is compatible with a few Voice Assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

It allows audio streaming via Bluetooth. The design philosophy of the Smart Soundbar 900 is embodied in its innovative features which place the device above some of its competitors, like the Sonos Arc, which lacks the Bluetooth audio streaming feature. The design is also impressive as it guarantees an overall immersive sound experience with the soundbar.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 will be available from September 23rd, while preorders can be made right now. The company, in unveiling the Soundbar, issued a press statement highlighting the excellent functionality and realism that the Smart Soundbar 900 offers. The device also performs excellently even when there is no Dolby Atmos content, as the horizontal spatial effects are quite effective. In addition, Bose TrueSpace technology takes over for the vertical experience, remixing signals even without adding a ceiling speaker.

There will be two color variants available for the Smart Soundbar 900 – black and white. There are a few other accessories that could be attached like rear speakers and subwoofers. However, if these additional compatible devices are factored in, then the price of the full package is bound to exceed its $900 price tag.

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DJI OM 5 is a selfie stick and a smartphone gimbal in one, comes with new features too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 8, 2021

DJI has announced its new smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 5 (OM5). The new stabilizer comes with a refined design as well as tons of new features.

The design changes include a smaller form factor, and according to the press release, the OM5 is one-third smaller than its predecessor. DJI has also redesigned the clamp – it now goes over the phone’s case to provide a secure fit and make it compatible with a lot more devices. Last but not least is the addition of an extension rod, thus allowing users to transform the gimbal into a selfie stick. Yup, you read that right.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 5 has a 3-axis stabilization for recording smooth videos in different scenarios. There is a new feature called ShotGuides that provides up to 30 sets of shooting tutorials for newbies. ActiveTrack has been updated to version 4.0 and now supports tracking at up to 3x zoom at 5 m/s, it is also better at following subjects and keeping them in the center of the frame.

DJI has also added gesture control that allows users to start and stop video recording and take photos easily. Timelapse, Motionlapse, and Hyperlapse are available and they use electronic image stabilization along with the 3-axis gimbal for smoother videos. other features are spin shot gimbal movement which rotates the phone for a spinning effect; panoramas including CloneMe panorama for adding multiple versions of a subject into a single shot; story mode templates; and glamour effect which is automatically activated when you switch to the front camera.

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There are new accessories users can purchase to make the OM5 more useful such as the Fill Light Phone Clamp, a magnetic clamp that has lights built-in for that extra brightness when recording or taking photos. There is also a wrist strap and a pouch users can buy.

DJI has put a price tag of $159 on the OM5 while the Fill Light Pone Clamp is $59. It will also be available in Singapore on Lazada and Shopee for S$219 while the clamp will sell for S$65. The OM5 can be purchased in Athens Gray and Sunset White.

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Super early iPhone 14 (Pro Max) renders leak, shows Apple will drop the notch for a punch hole

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 8, 2021

Yesterday, Apple sent out invites for an event scheduled for Tuesday, September 14. That launch is for the iPhone 13 series among other products it plans to unveil next week. While there are lots of folks excited about the next-gen iPhones, a fresh leak has revealed their excitement should be directed at next year’s iPhone 14. Yes, the iPhone 14 just leaked and it brings big changes.

The leak comes from Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech(FPT) who revealed the design of the iPhone 14 on the latest episode of FPT. The renders are said to be based on design images provided by inside sources.

The big change the iPhone 14 Pro Max brings is the centered punch-hole display, bringing an end to the notch that has graced the front of Apple’s smartphones since the 2017 iPhone X. However, there is a possibility Apple will retain the notch for the other models. The punch hole is pretty small much like what a lot of Android phones offer. If you are wondering where Face ID is, Jon Prosser said the sensors most likely are now under the display. There is a slit above the punch hole for the earpiece.

Apple has also made a slight design change on the rear. While the camera arrangement is largely unchanged, the sensors are now flush with the rest of the body. Another big change that is more or less a return to an earlier design is the shape of the volume buttons. They are now round like those of the iPhone 4 instead of pill-shaped like the iPhone 12 series.

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The iPhone 14 series will also feature a titanium frame which should make the phones more durable. The speaker grille is also like that of the iPhone 4 but longer. However, Apple is still sticking to a lightning port for next year.

This leak is really really early, thus we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt. Manufacturers can and do change designs, so while this may be correct now, the iPhone 14 series may not look like this when it arrives next year.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Global version appears on GeekBench ahead of launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Mi Pad 5 series of tablets were finally launched in China last month after a there years hiatus. The slate is expected to go official for the global market on September 15. Ahead of the global release, the Xiaomi Pad 5, as it may be called, has now been spotted on the GeekBench database.

The model hits GeekBench with the model number Xiaomi 21051182G. The Chinese version was also benchmarked on GeekBench, appearing with the model number M2105K81AC. This model is listed with a Qualcomm processor clocked at 3.19GHz. The motherboard is listed with the codename “Nabu” which is the codename of the Snapdragon 860-powered Mi Pad 5, according to an earlier FCC listing. The device will also come with 6GB RAM and will run on Android 11 but that will definitely get the recently unveiled MIUI for Pad overlay.

In the single-core test of Geekbench, the M2105K81AC tablet scored 781 points while in the multi-core test, it polled 2800 points. This is lower than the 997 points in the single-core test and 3181 points in the multi-core test scored on GeekBench by the Snapdragon 870-powered Mi Pad 5 Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 was launched alongside the Mi Pad 5 Pro. We don’t know for sure if Xiaomi will be introducing the Pro version to the global market. The tablet features an 11-inch display with WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate. The slate also comes with quad speakers and a dual-cell 8720mAh battery, among other impressive features.

Belarusian store NSV.by listed the tablet on its website recently with a price tag of BYN 1199 (~$479) for the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage variant. This is way higher than the 1999 yuan (~$310) price tag for the same variant in China. The official retail price may not be as high as that but we don’t expect it to be cheaper than in China.

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Infinix Hot 10i arrives the Philippines packing an Helio P65 SoC, 18W 6000mAh battery

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Transsion Holding subsidiary Infinix has launched the Hot 10i in the Philippines. The Infinix Hot 10i has been on the radar for some time. The device was first spotted on Google Play Console in March and later on in April, it was certified by the US FCC. The entry-level smartphone has now been unveiled for the first time packing lots of decent features.

Powered by MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core SoC, the Hot 10i offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory, which can be expanded further. The 6,000mAh battery offers greater mileage in its usage and 18W fast charging is also available. The new smartphone has a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a 13MP main camera, a 5MP selfie cam, as well as an auxiliary QVGA sensor, and a quad-LED flash.

The internal setup of the Infinix Hot 10i means that it could be a wonderful gaming device with its Dar-link gaming optimization engine. This enables games to run seamlessly. The device will run on the Android 11 operating system and also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. An added layer of safety for the Hot 10i is the Safe Charge technology that allows the device to cut off power immediately after the battery is fully charged.

In terms of connectivity, the Infinix Hot 10i has 4G LTE capability, GPS, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity. The Philippine model will come with four color variants namely: Morandi Green, Hear of Ocean, 95-degree Black, and 7-degree Purple. The 6,000mAh battery is non-removable, which guarantees better overall performance.

The new Infinix Hot 10i introduced to the Philippine market is expected to get a decent reception because of its extended features and affordability. The device is priced at Php 5,990 ($120) and can be purchased at Shopee for a limited-time discounted price of Php 5,190 ($104). This offer could be a boon for smartphone users on the lower end of the spectrum in the Philippines. We expect the device to hit the Indian market pretty soon.

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Samsung drops software support for Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Galaxy S Light Luxury

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 8, 2021

Samsung is probably the only Android OEM known for offering longer software support. The recent devices from the company are not only confirmed to get at least four years of security patches but some of them are even guaranteed to receive three years of Android updates. But unfortunately, the new policy is not applicable to some very old handsets. Samsung cuts off the software support of two such phones.

Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition Featured A — Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition

According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung has ended software support for Galaxy Note Fan Edition and Galaxy S Light Luxury. These two devices are no longer listed on Samsung’s Security Updates Scope page. At the same time, the Galaxy Note9 has been now dropped to quarterly updates instead of monthly.

The Galaxy Note FE was the first-ever ‘Fan Edition’ device from Samsung. It was nothing but a refurbished Galaxy Note7 with a safer and smaller battery. The handset was released a month ahead of the launch of the Galaxy Note8 in 2017.

It debuted with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and was updated up to One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. Being an older flagship from Samsung, it only received two OS updates but four years of security updates.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S Light Luxury (aka Galaxy S8 Lite) was a China-exclusive smartphone. It was a toned-down version of the Galaxy S8. This phone was released in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo. It also got two OS updates up to Android 10-based One UI 2.x but only three years of security updates.

OPPO to reportedly partner Kodak for a flagship with dual 50MP cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

In July this year, a rumor emerged from popular tipster Digital Chat Station that Realme had teamed up with an established camera brand. It was later revealed by another tipster who had claimed that Realme collaborated with the well-known photography brand Kodak. Apparently, Realme’s sister brand OPPO is also in collabo with Kodak, going by a recent rumor.

Popular tipster, Digital Chat Station has disclosed via Weibo that Oppo’s next flagship will be using two of Sony’s new IMX766 sensors. The tipster further disclosed that the Chinese tech giant was teaming up with Kodak to produce a smartphone that reflects Kodak’s classic camera design.

The camera is said to have at its heart the Sony IMX766 50MP, 1/1.5″ sensor. The camera will have an ultrawide camera with a large sensor similar to that of the Find X3 Pro. The device is also tipped to feature a 13MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom and a 3MP microscope camera just like the Find X3 Pro.

The news comes as a surprise considering that Kodak has long abandoned its camera business. The company went bankrupt in 2012, a development that saw it shift its focus to hardware and software for printing solutions.

There is no official word yet about the OPPO flagship but we expect more details to emerge in the coming days.

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realme Pad price in India leaks a few hours ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 8, 2021

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme is all set to launch its first-ever tablet called realme Pad tomorrow (September 9). Ahead of that, we had already learned about this product’s specifications. Now, we also know how much it will cost in India.

The realme Pad will be announced tomorrow in India alongside realme 8i and realme 8s. Going by the specs, the brand’s first tablet will be a budget offering.

According to popular tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the 4G LTE + WiFi version of this device will start from ₹19,999. The first sale of the product will take place on September 16 at 12PM.

It is worth noting that the starting price of this tablet is mentioned with ‘Terms & Conditions Apply’ in the image shared by Sharma. Hence, the price listed in the picture could be with bank discounts. Also, there could be WiFi-only variants as well. These models will likely be cheaper than the cellular model.

In a nutshell, the realme Pad’s price leak only gives us a rough idea regarding the product’s actual price. This means we will have to wait until tomorrow to know about it. Anyway, the above-mentioned variant will probably cost ₹22,999, as per a tweet by Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd).

How much do you think realme Pad will cost in India? Do you think the leaked price is justified for the set of features the tablet will be offering? Do let us know in the comment section below.