Samsung tops the smartwatch market in India in Q2 2021: IDC

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Sep 3, 2021

WhatsApp is rolling out its new chat transfer feature to a number of Samsung smartphones. This feature was first revealed back in the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event and would allow chat migration between iOS and Android devices.

As of right now, the popular social media platform only offers this feature to Samsung smartphones. It allows users to to transfer their account information, profile pictures, personal and group chats, media, and even settings from an iPhone to a Samsung device. In a recent blogpost, the the company announced that it seeks to expand this chat transfer feature, by having including more smartphones from the South Korean tech giant in the compatibility list.

Now, any Samsung phone that runs version 3.7.22.1 or higher of the Samsung SmartSwitch app and runs Android 10 or above can use the WhatsApp Chat Transfer feature. Although, the chat messaging app also added that it is working on soon including other Android smartphones soon as well. On the other hand, iPhone users need WhatsApp iOS version 2.21.160.17 or higher to use this feature. Notably, Samsung users would also need a USB Type C lightning port to make the transfer as it is a local migration rather than having the data pass through a cloud to ensure privacy.

For those interested, here are the steps to perform the chat transfer from an iPhone to a Samsung handset:

Turn on your Samsung and connect by cable to your iPhone when prompted.
Follow the Samsung Smart Switch experience.
When prompted, scan the QR code displayed on the new device using the iPhone’s camera.
Tap Start on your iPhone, and wait for the process to complete.
Continue setting up your new Samsung.
When you reach the home screen, open WhatsApp and log in using the same phone number used on your old device.
Tap Import when prompted, and allow the process to complete.
Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your chats waiting for you.

Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro receive MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 in India

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Sep 3, 2021

Redmi Note series is probably the most popular smartphone lineup by Xiaomi in India. But unfortunately, it is not known for getting early access to updates. The older Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro have started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Featured A — Redmi Note 8 Pro

The last major update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India was MIUI 12 over a year ago. Similarly, Redmi Note 9 Pro got its last big update in the form of Android 11 in late 2020.

The two phones are now receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together in the country. The latest system update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro also brings along Android 11. However, the new build comes with July 2021 security patches instead of August 2021 like the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

The new software update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India bumps up the build numbers to V12.5.3.0.RGGINXM and V12.5.1.0.RJWINXM respectively.

Like any other OTA system update, the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, they might take some time to reach every user. But at the end of the day, everyone should be able to experience the new software in the coming days.

Red Magic 6S Pro design and specs revealed in an Unboxing Video

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Sep 3, 2021

Nubia has been teasing the upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro a lot over the last couple of days. Its launch is set for next week (on September 6) and we have seen glimpses of the device in a recent video teaser as well. Now, a new unboxing video has revealed the design of the smartphone and also revealed some specifications as well.

In a new video from Zollotech, the Tech YouTuber shared a full unboxing video of the Red Magic 6S Pro that showcased the device in all its glory. Zollotech also went as far as to setup the smartphone while also offering some of his own views of the new handset. While the pricing has yet to be revealed, the YouTuber revealed that the 6S Pro will launch in multiple storage variants, which includes a “Cyborg 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage,” “Cyborg 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage,” and a “Ghost 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage” variants.

This is somewhat in line with our previous reports, although, the device was expected to also arrive in an 8GB RAM and go up to 512GB for storage. In the box, we can see the usual charging cable and brick. However, the most interesting aspect of the unboxing was the design. While the Chinese smartphone maker has teased a transparent rear panel for the device in teaser image posters and videos, this variant of the smartphone has an opaque and glossy back. So, the transparent version might be exclusive to a high end storage model or a special edition.

The version the YouTuber unboxed featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ along with 128GB of storage. It sports a 6.8 inch AMOLED display that has a FHD+ resolution with 165Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 700 nits. The front panel also houses an in display fingerprint reader as well. On the rear, the 6S Pro features a triple camera setup with a 64 megapixel primary camera, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel sensor. As per Zollotech, the phone is powered by a massive 5,050mAh battery pack that support 120W air cooled fast charging.

Notably, the video clearly showcases the gaming mode of the device that lets users customize various options regarding the smartphone. This includes the touch sampling rate, refresh rate, turning the turbo fan on and off, boost performance, and much more. He also noted that the phone’s rear panel did get warm after playing Real Racing 3 and COD: Mobile, although, this was with the fan off. Zollotech found the camera decent and even did a camera and audio test as well. The video arrives prior to the official launch of the Red Magic 6S Pro, so it might be taken down soon but you can check it out by clicking on the video above.

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Red Magic 6S Pro teaser showcases ICE7.0 cooling system and RGB Fan

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Sep 3, 2021

Earlier today (3rd September 2021), Nubia shared another teaser for its upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone. The teaser arrived in the form of a new video that showcased the device’s cooling system and its RGB fan.

The brand shared the teaser video on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. Looking at this video, we can see a user playing a game with the upcoming smartphone. The person turns on the gaming mode, which lights up the RGB fan that is visible through the transparent back panel of the device. Since devices tend to run hotter when playing intensive games, the company included a fan with its new gaming phone.

Meanwhile, the RGB fan helps add more of the ‘gaming aesthetic’ that the Red Magic series is known for. The Chinese smartphone maker also added that the upcoming handset features ICE7.0 nine layered multi dimensional cooling system that will help keep the thermals low during tasks like gaming. Previously, it had also teased the space grade materials used in the cooling system.

Under the hood, the device sports the high end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, so it is understandable that the brand is using an advanced cooling system to ensure performance over longer periods of gaming. The new Red Magic 6S Pro is set to launch on 6th September 2021, which is next week. So stay stick with us as we will be covering the launch event or any other teaser that might surface over the weekends.

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Apple may partner with Toyota for its Car production: Report

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Sep 3, 2021

Apple is apparently in talks with another established automobile maker for the production of its self branded car. The company could strike a deal with Toyota to make the Apple Car, with production starting by 2024.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via MacRumors), representatives from the Cupertino based giant have apparently met up with South Korea’s SK Group and LG Electronics and are now looking at Japan’s Toyota as the next potential partner. For those unaware, the iPhone maker has been rumored to be working on its self branded car for a while now. But its a major shift from making consumer electronics to a whole vehicle, and thus, the brand is looking to partner with established firms to get access to a new supply chain.

Interestingly, recent reports have also revealed that the company aims to develop its own EV batteries in the US that aims to “radically” reduce the cost of batteries and increase the range of the electric vehicle. Furthermore, the report also added that the company is aiming on starting production for its self branded Apple Car by the year 2024, which is in line with previous reports that stated the same year for production. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.

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realme Pad tipped to come with eMMC 5.1 storage, quad speakers, and more

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Sep 3, 2021

Earlier today, realme confirmed that its first-ever tablet called realme Pad will be launching in India on September 9. It will be unveiled alongside the realme 8i and the realme 8s. Ahead of the official announcement, the key features of this product have emerged on the internet.

Tipster Yogesh Brar has tweeted the primary specs of the upcoming realme Pad. According to him, the tablet will feature a sleek and light design with materials like aluminum alloy and plastic.

Further, it will sport a 10.4-inch display, which could be an AMOLED panel. The device will be powered by a MediaTek G80 chipset as hinted by a Geekbench listing a few days back.

Although the tablet will have LPDDR4x RAM, it will come with inferior eMMC5.1 storage. As far as capacity is concurrent, it is said to arrive with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with support for MicroSD cards.

Like most tablets, this one will be also equipped with quad-speakers with support for DTS HD and Hi-Res Audio. However, as per renders, it will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As per previous reports, the realme Pad will have an 8MP rear camera. It will be available in WiFi-only and cellular (LTE) variants with up to 6GB RAM. Last but not least, the device will run Android 11 and will be backed by a 7,100mAh battery.

As of now, it’s not known how much will the realme Pad cost in India. But Yogesh says that it will be priced competitively.

Apple to face lawsuit that alleges Siri listening to users’ private conversations

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Sep 3, 2021

Almost every major smartphone manufacturer has its own voice assistant. With advancements in technology, companies want to put a smart device in the user’s pocket and home, raising questions about privacy.

In line with that, a lawsuit was filed against Apple alleging that the company’s voice assistant, called Siri, has improperly recorded private conversations. In a ruling related to that case, the judge ruled that the company will have to face the lawsuit, reports Reuters.

Apple had requested to dismiss the lawsuit, and Judge Jeffrey S. White of the federal district court in Oakland did dismiss one piece of the lawsuit that involved users’ economic harm. But he ruled that the plaintiffs, who are trying to make it a class-action lawsuit, could continue pursuing claims about violating user privacy.

The judge said the plaintiffs may pursue claims that Apple violated the federal Wiretap Act and California privacy law and committed a breach of contract. However, he dismissed an unfair competition claim. The case claims that Siri turned on unprompted and recorded conversations that it shouldn’t have and passed the data along to third parties.

One Siri user said his private discussions with his doctor about a “brand name surgical treatment” caused him to receive targeted ads for that treatment, while two others said their discussions about Air Jordan sneakers, Pit Viper sunglasses, and “Olive Garden” caused them to receive ads for those products.

Apple isn’t the only one facing a lawsuit for this, but its competitors Google and Amazon, are also facing allegations of violating user privacy by voice assistants. The companies deny that they are listening to conversations for any purpose other than the intended ones.

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Global smartphone production declines in Q2 2021; Samsung and Apple witness heavy drop

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Sep 3, 2021

The production of smartphones has been severely impacted because of the global chip shortage as well as rising cases of COVID-19 in some regions of Asia, reveals a new report coming from TrendMicro.

The report adds that in the second quarter of this year, smartphone production totaled 307 million units which is a significant drop of 11 percent compared to Q1 2021. However, when compared to Q2 2020, the numbers represent an increase of 10 percent.

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Samsung, which has been dominating the smartphone market for years, was the largest smartphone manufacturer by production volume in the second quarter of the year, making 58.5 million units. Compared to the company’s production in the first quarter of 2020, this is a massive drop of 23.5 percent.

The company has production facilities in India and Vietnam which have been hit hard with the COVID-19 outbreak. The South Korean giant had to temporarily halt production in some local factories or scale back production.

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Coming to Apple, the production of the iPhone declined in the second quarter of the year but that is normal given that the company entered a model transition phase. In the third quarter, the Cupertino-based giant launches its new iPhone model and this time, it is set to launch the iPhone 13 series in the coming days.

The production of the iPhone went down 22 percent quarter-on-quarter to 42 million units. If the companies are to be ranked based on the production numbers, then Apple is moved to the fourth position, but it’ll make a comeback in the third and fourth quarter.

With Samsung getting the top position and Apple ranking fourth, Chinese smartphone makers OPPO and Xiaomi have secured the second and third position based on the smartphone units produced in Q2 2021. Both the companies produced 49.5 million units each and the count includes their sub-brands.

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Vivo X70 series teased again, features a 2K E5 AMOLED Display

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Sep 3, 2021

Vivo has just shared another teaser for its upcoming X70 series of smartphones. While the company has teased the rear cameras of the device previously, it has now revealed certain specifications of its display.

As per a new image poster shared online, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed the X70’s front side. The company adds that the new smartphone uses Samsung’s fifth and latest generation of luminous material for the new AMOLED screen panel. The E5 panel offers various improvements over the previous E4 generation of OLED displays and arrives with 25 percent lower power consumption, higher contrast ratio of 8000000:1, and a peak brightness of up to 1500 nits.

Furthermore, the brand also revealed the resolution of this display, which is a 2K panel. Unfortunately, Vivo did not reveal any finer details regarding the new smartphones, although, we had covered key specifications of the X70 Pro+ that were found on a TENAA certification listing. The higher end variant sports a QHD+ 6.78 inch display. Notably, the teaser image also confirmed the center aligned punch hole front facing camera as well, which is expected to be a 32 megapixel selfie camera. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering any new updates or leaks that surface prior to the September 9 launch of the new lineup.

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Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro launched in India as rebadged Redmi AirDots 3

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Sep 3, 2021

At the Redmi 10 Prime launch event for India, Xiaomi also announced a new pair of truly wireless earphones for the country called Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro. This new pair of earbuds are nothing but rebadged Redmi AirDots 3. Let’s take a look at what they offer and how much they cost in the region.

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro for India come with a Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset. Thanks to this silicon, the earphones offer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and aptX Adaptive codec support.

Further, the buds feature dual drivers and weigh 4.6g each. They are IPX4 rated for splash resistance and support touch gestures controls. The buds also have wear detection and can pair seamlessly with MIUI devices.

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Xiaomi claims 7 hours battery life on a single charge and 30 hours with the USB Type-C equipped charging case. Last but not least, the product weighs 51g as a whole and comes in three colors, namely Blue, White, and Pink.

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro Price and Availability

The Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro are priced at ₹2,999 ($41) in India. They will go on sale from 12PM on September 9.

The product will be available on Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and partner retail stores.

Redmi 10 Prime launched with 90Hz display, Helio G88, 50MP quad cameras, 6,000mAh battery

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Sep 3, 2021

Last month, Xiaomi announced the Redmi 10 in global markets. It came with several upgrades over last year’s Redmi 9 smartphone. Today, the company held a launch event in India to announce the Redmi 10 Prime and Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro TWS as a rebranded version of China’s Redmi AirDots 3.

Redmi 10 Prime specifications and features

The Redmi 10 Prime features an impressive 6.5-inch LCD panel with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 405ppi pixel density, a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 3. For security, it is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi 10 Prime is the world’s first phone to house the Helio G88 chipset. The device ships with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

For snapping selfies, the Redmi 10 Prime offers a front camera of 8-megapixel. The rear camera unit of the smartphone features a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The Redmi 10 for a global audience features a 5,000mAh battery. However, the Redmi 10 Prime is packed with a larger 6,000mAh battery that promises 723 hours of standby time, 192 hours of music playback, 24 hours of video playback, 11 hours of gaming, and 11 hours of video recording. The device carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C, and it also supports 9W reveres charging. Xiaomi is offering a 22.5W in-box charger with the Redmi 10 Prime. It is equipped with dual graphite sheets for heat dissipation.

The Redmi 10 Prime comes preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11, which tags along with support for extended RAM. It is a dustproof and splash-resistant device with corrosion-proof ports and rubberized seals. It offers other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, IR blaster, a 3.5mm audio jack, and dual stereo speakers.

Redmi 10 Prime price in India and availability

The Redmi 10 Prime is priced as follows in India:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 12,499 (~$171)
6 GB RAM+ 128 GB storage – Rs 14,499 (~$198)
Colors: Phantom Black, Astral Blue, and Bitfrost White

Through HDFC Bank debit/credit cards and EMI transactions, users can get up to Rs 750 instant discount while purchasing the Redmi 10 Prime in India. The first sale of the device for the first time from 12 PM on Sept. 7 through Mi.com, Mi Home, Amazon India, Mi Studios, Mi Stores, and retail outlets.

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Huawei Nova 9 launch date tipped

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Sep 3, 2021

Last month, a Huawei phone with model number RTE-AL00 was certified by the TENAA certification platform of China. The device was also spotted at the 3C certification site. It is speculated that this device will be debuting in the Chinese market as the Huawei Nova 9. According to a tipster, Huawei will be announcing the Nova 9 on Sept. 23.

The new leak further reveals that the Nova 9 will be equipped with Snapdragon 778G chipset’s 4G version. After the announcement, the device is expected to go on sale from Sept. 29 in China.

The TENAA images of the RTE-AL00 revealed that it features an OLED screen with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a pill-shaped cutout for dual front cameras. The back panel of the phone has an oval-shaped camera module that houses a quad-camera unit. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it may ship with a 66W fast charger. The same tipster has previously claimed that the Nova 9 houses a 4,500mAh battery.

Another Huawei phone with model number NAM-AL00 was spotted with RTE-AL00 at 3C last month. The 3C listing of the device revealed that it is a 4G LTE phone and it may arrive with support for 100W fast charging. This device is speculated to break cover as the Huawei Nova 9 Pro. It is speculated to arrive with a 4,000mAh battery.

Huawei is yet to confirm the existence of the Nova 9 series. Now that it is tipped to go official on Sept. 23, the Chinese manufacturer is expected to confirm its launch date in the coming days.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 receives a price hike in India

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Sep 3, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A52 in India in March. The smartphone comes in two storage configurations and four color options in the country. Over five months after its release in the region, the South Korean tech giant has now hiked the price of this phone.

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Samsung has increased the price of Galaxy A52 in India by ₹1,000. The price hike comes after the launch of Galaxy A52s 5G. The new price is currently live on Samsung.com.

The base 6GB + 128GB and higher 8GB + 128GB variants of the Galaxy A52 debuted at ₹26,499 and ₹27,999 respectively. With the increment in price, the same models now cost ₹27,499 and ₹28,999.

The Galaxy A52 is one of the best smartphones released by Samsung in 2021. But unfortunately, due to the global semiconductor shortage, the handset has been mostly out of stock in India for the past few months.

Talking about specifications, the Galaxy A52 features a 6.5-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC and draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging (ships with a 15W charger).

The device has a 64MP (wide, OIS) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera setup on the back and a 32MP selfie camera. It runs One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 with a guaranteed three years of OS upgrades and at least four years of security updates.

Other features of the phone include dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, Samsung Pay, and an IP67 rating for dust/water resistance.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro may not come with a 256GB storage variant

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Sep 3, 2021

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 13 series this month and as the release gets closer, we’ve more leaks on our way. One fresh piece of information about the iPhone 13 Pro series has just emerged and it reveals that Apple won’t launch a 256GB storage variant for the Pro models.

Apple is infamous for cutting on a mid-storage variant just to let users spend extra cash to opt for a higher version. Earlier, we’ve seen Apple offering as low as 16GB of base storage variant followed by a 64GB variant, by skipping the mid 32GB storage variant. Similarly, Apple offered a 32GB base storage variant with the iPhone 7 and skipped the mid 64GB variant(which was supposed to be the most suitable storage space) and directly jumped to the 128GB storage variant.

The same was the case with the rest of the models from Apple every year. Now, Apple is touted to offer a 128GB base storage variant with the iPhone 13 Pro and then directly offer the 512GB storage variant. Yet again, the most suitable 256GB storage variant will be skipped by Apple. This forces users to buy the higher 512GB storage variant even though the need for some users would be sufficed by a 256GB storage variant.

Nonetheless, Apple will also bring 1TB storage variants with the Pro models. The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 will start with a base 64GB storage variant, 128GB storage variant, and 256GB storage variant. The non-Pro variants will have bumped up 4GB of RAM, whereas, the Pros will get 6GB of RAM.

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TCL L10 Pro launched with 6.22-inch HD+ display, 13MP triple cameras, 128GB storage

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2021

TCL announced the TCL L10 Pro smartphone in Brazil. It is a low-budget smartphone powered a Unisoc processor. It has a tall aspect ratio, a 13-megapixel triple camera unit, a large internal storage, and a decent battery. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the L10 Pro.

TCL L10 Pro specifications and features

The TCL L10 Pro has a 6.22-inch LCD Panel with a waterdrop notch display and a noticeable chin. IT supports an HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

The display notch houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its polycarbonate rear has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. The rear shell of the device also features a fingerprint scanner.

The Unisoc SC9863A chipset powers the TCL L10 Pro with 4 GB of RAM. The device offers massive internal storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

It has a 4,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The device offers other features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Android 10 OS.

TCL L10 Pro pricing and availability

The TCL L10 Pro is priced at BRL 1,299 (~$250) in Brazil. It is unclear whether the device will be heading any other markets.

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Redmi Buds 3 China launch date set for September 6

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Sep 3, 2021

At the end of May, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched a new pair of truly wireless earphones called Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. A little over three months later, the brand has announced to release yet another TWS product called Redmi Buds 3.

According to the official Redmi Weibo account, the Redmi Buds 3 will be launched on September 6. This product will be the brand’s first semi in-ear wireless earphones.

The brand has even shared a render of the audio accessory. As per the image, the buds will have an Apple Airpods-esque design. However, the charging case will be square-shaped with an LED indicator and a button on the front.

Unfortunately, the company has not revealed any features of the earbuds yet. But it does hint at the presence of low latency gaming mode.

As per Digital Chat Station, the forthcoming Redmi Buds 3 will arrive with a Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset. He also adds that the accessory will use Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and the buds will be comfortable to wear.

The Redmi Buds 3 will be the third TWS product from Redmi in 2021. The first two are Redmi AirDots 3 and Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. The former was announced alongside the Redmi K40 series, while the latter debuted with the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G.

Realme Pad, the company’s first tablet, confirmed to launch on September 9

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Sep 3, 2021

A couple of months back, Realme had teased its two new products — Realme Book and Realme Pad, confirming the brand’s entry into the laptop and tablet segment. The OPPO-backed company has already launched the Realme Book (aka Realme Book Slim) in a few regions, but the tablet has not been launched yet.

Today, the company has confirmed that the Realme Pad, the very first tablet from the brand, will be officially launched in the Indian market on 9th September. The launch event will take place at 12:30 PM local time.

The tagline for the Realme Pad is “Ultra Slim. Real Fun.” This indicates that just like the Realme Book laptop, the tablet will also come with a slim build. The landing page for the product on Flipkart confirms that the device will have a 6.9mm thickness, which is slimmer than the Apple iPad measuring around 7.5mm in thickness.

Currently, apart from the thickness, the company has not revealed the tablet’s features and specifications. To know for sure what the device packs, when it will be available for purchase, and at what cost, we will have to wait for the official launch event.

As per the leaks, the Realme Pad will come equipped with a 10.4-inch AMOLED display offering a Full-HD+ screen resolution. A Geekbench listing of the device has revealed that it could be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.

The device is likely to come packed with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and we are expecting multiple memory variants. In the camera department, it will feature an 8-megapixel snapper on the front side and an 8-megapixel sensor with autofocus support on the back panel.

The Realme Pad is also expected to have quad-speakers and may carry support for Stylus. For connectivity, it will likely support 4G LTE along with Wi-Fi. The device will be powered by a 7,100mAh battery and we expect support for fast charging technology.

Along with the Realme Pad, the company is also set to launch the Realme 8i and 8s smartphones in the Indian market on 9th September.

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Samsung confirms One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta to hit German Galaxy S21 series soon

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Sep 3, 2021

Android 12 has been introduced to the world and there’s a big list of devices already lined up to receive the update. Despite being away from the Android 12 beta program, Samsung is set to find its place among the first few devices that are going to receive the update later this month. After announcing the commencement of the One UI 4.0 beta program in South Korea, Samsung has decided to further expand the rollout to Germany.

The confirmation comes from the official Samsung German community and as expected, first in line are the flagship offerings – Samsung S21, Samsung S21 Plus, and Samsung S21 Ultra. The OEM, however, hasn’t been specific about the timeline, leaving users keyed up. But if Samsung’s previous track is anything to go by, there shouldn’t be much of a wait after the update goes live for South Korean units and can be expected by the end of September.

Samsung, having a massive global presence, may even explore the option of adding more countries such as the UK, China, and India to join the program in the next few days. What remains to be seen is the list of devices that are next in the queue to receive the One UI 4.0 beta update.

Android 12-based One UI 4.0 is going to bring a bucket load of changes to the UI including icons and themes, inspired by Android 12’s Material You design. There will be, of course, more security and privacy features on top of it. We will have a better understanding of the changelog when the update finally begins to roll out.

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Huawei Mate 50 rumored to feature satellite connectivity support for SMS messaging

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