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Apple iPhone 13 series expected to officially launch on September 14

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Jeet
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Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 12 series smartphones a bit later than its usual timeline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to stick to its schedule for the iPhone 13 series.

While the company has not yet announced the launch date for the next generation of the Apple iPhone series, rumors indicate that the devices could be launched in the third week of September. But a new report now claims that Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones on 14th September.

Apple iPhone 13 to bring Potrait Mode and ProRes for videos

If that is indeed true, then the Tim Cook-led company could soon announce its launch event, probably in the next few days. Along with the next-generation iPhone, the company will also be launching the Apple Watch Series 7 models at the same event.

The report further adds that after getting announced on 14th September, the smartphone will be available for purchase from 24th September. This time, Apple will be selling four models at the same time — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max.

A recent report claimed that Apple is likely to increase the price of the upcoming iPhone 13 series models due to the price hike in components. Recently, TSMC confirmed that it will be increasing its pricing by up to 20 percent. However, the majority of the reports indicate that the pricing of the iPhone 13 models is likely to be the same as the iPhone 12 models.

Foxconn, one of the largest suppliers and contract manufacturers for Apple, has reportedly started fast-track recruitment for 200,000 members and is aiming to fill the vacancy by the end of September 2021. Notably, the large facility can house as many as 350,000 assembly line workers and produce up to 500,000 smartphones a day.

The Apple iPhone 13 lineup is expected to come with a slightly smaller notch and a 120Hz refresh rate in the Pro variants. It is also being reiterated that the company will also be offering a 1TB internal storage model this time.

It is also claimed to have support for mmWave 5G for countries outside of the United States. The phones are said to come with space-saving internal circuitry, which should allow the company to offer a larger battery inside the device.

The new iPhones will come with support for 25W fast charging technology, a slight upgrade from the current 22W charging. It is also expected to come with a LiDAR scanner. The upcoming flagship smartphone series from Apple will come with notable hardware upgrades. It points out to a faster and more power-efficient A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm+ process.

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Apple iPhone 14 may not be powered by 3nm chipset due to TSMC’s production issues

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Jeet
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Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation iPhone 13 series smartphones next month but even before the official launch takes place, details related to the next year’s iPhone 14 series have been making rounds.

It is speculated that the Apple iPhone 14 lineup could come powered by the 3nm chipset manufactured by TSMC. However, the latest report indicates that may not be the case as the Taiwan-based manufacturer is facing delays.

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Apple iPhone 12

The report claims that TSMC has confirmed that its 3nm process, known as N3, has been delayed for mass-production by about 3-4 months. This means that the iPhone 14 lineup will miss the chipset (possibly named Apple A16 Bionic) manufactured using the 3nm process and instead will pack a processor made using the N4 process.

Previously, it was reported that Apple has already placed orders for the 4nm chip with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and is set to go into production in the fourth quarter of this year.

Not only that, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already booked the majority of TSMC’s capacity for the production of 3nm chips over chip giant Intel. The 3nm chips are likely to go into production in the second half of next year and were expected to be powering the next-generation iPhone 14 series phones.

Similarly, Samsung is also reportedly facing production issues related to the 3nm chip and thus, its flagship smartphones getting launched next year could also come packed with the 4nm chipset and same will be the fate of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 given that the company is reliant on TSMC and Samsung for manufacturing.

Apple is all set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones in the market, possibly in the third week of September but the company has not yet revealed the launch date. All four models in the lineup — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max are expected to come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using 5nm+ process by TSMC.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may launch on September 8

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In the beginning week of July, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 FE 5G was spotted at China’s TENAA certification site with full specifications. Recently, the handset was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG and the Google Play Console, which indicated that it may launch soon. Now, a tipster has claimed that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be announced on Sept. 8 in India.

Tipster Mauri QHD claimed that he has learned from a reliable source that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will debut on Sept. 8. Even reliable tipster Max Weinbach’s recent tweet hints that the S21 FE 5G’s launch may not be far away.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G measures 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and weighs 176 grams. It has a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders by Evan Blass

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. It has 8 GB of RAM, and it comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4,370mAh battery, which may support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The smartphone may run on Android 11 OS. Its other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a microSD card slot, and a dustproof and water-resistant chassis. It is expected to arrive in multiple colors as show in the image above.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G listed for purchase on Amazon India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, Samsung released the first teaser of the Galaxy A52s 5G for India. It confirmed on Saturday that the smartphone will go official at 12 PM (local time) in the country. Ahead of the launch, a couple of listings of the Galaxy A52s 5G is now available on Amazon India. The listings allow users to add the phone to the cart and make payment.

There seems to be some problem with Galaxy A52s 5G’s Amazon listings as its 6 GB RAM variant is listed for Rs 38,999 (~$530), whereas its 8 GB RAM edition is listed with a lower price of Rs 35,999 (~$490). Hence, readers are recommended not to order the device now and wait for its official announcement.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G specifications

The Galaxy A52s 5G is an IP67 certified smartphone featuring a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display. The punch-hole screen delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS.

The A52s 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset and 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both RAM variants are expected to arrive with 128 GB of storage in India. It has a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Samsung has confirmed that it will be available in three colors such as Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Violet in India.

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Realme Pad’s Geekbench listing spotted, reveals chipset and RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, Indian tech Youtuber Sahil Karoul claimed that Realme will be announcing the Realme Pad on Sept. 9. Realme fans speculated that the tablet could be coming with a Snapdragon 8-series or 7-series. However, it was revealed by Karoul on Saturday that the tablet will be driven by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. Now, the Realme tablet has been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). The listing reveals that the tablet will indeed feature the Helio chip.

The upcoming Realme Pad has been spotted with RMP2102 model number at a couple of certification sites such as Singapore’s IMDA, Europe’s EEC, India’s BIS, and Thailand’s NBTC. Now, the same device has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing reveals that it is powered by MediaTek’s MT6769V/CU octa-core chip, which includes six CPU cores working at 1.80GHz and two CPU cores clocking at 2.0GHz. These clues are enough to confirm that the Realme Pad will feature the Helio G80.

Realme Pad Geekbench

The listing further states that it has 4 GB of RAM, and it is loaded with Android 11. The OS is likely to be overlaid with the Realme UI designed for tablets. It scored 326 in the single-core test and 1144 in the multi-core test.

Realme Pad specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Realme Pad measures 246 x 156 x 6.8mm and it houses a 10.4-inch AMOLED panel that offers a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear shell has an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus support.

Realme Pad
Realme Pad

The Realme Pad will be fueled by the Helio G80 and a 7,100mAh battery. It may offer internal storage of 64 GB. The tablet is expected to come with other features like quad speakers, Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE. It may carry support for the stylus. Leaked renders have revealed that it will arrive in colors like grey and gold.

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Teardown reveals why the new Sony PlayStation 5 console weighs less

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Jed John Ikoba
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Sony recently unveiled a new PlayStation 5 model that is significantly lighter than its predecessor. There were speculations then that the change in weight could have been as a result of the changes made in the new console which does not have a disc input. Other reasons were also adduced including the possibility of a lighter heat dissipation mechanism.

A teardown of the new PS5, which is already on sale in the US, Japan, and Australia, has all but confirmed that the major reason for the massive change in the console’s net weight was due to a smaller and probably more efficient heat sink inside the console.

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The New PS5 heat sink is at the right

The sleek Sony PlayStation 5 console teardown video on YouTube by Austin Evans, shows a decoupling of the console to reveal a smaller heat sink that provides efficient cooling when the PS5 is in operation. The reason for the much smaller heat sink is still unclear, although Evans claimed that the particular PS5 unit used became very hot while in use, although he concedes that his claim was not definitive yet on the heat performance of the new PlayStation 5. The heat sink is a pivotal component of the PS5, as Sony uses it to offer substantial cooling to the device for optimal performance.

The digital version of the PlayStation 5, as earlier mentioned, has no disc input, as it relies only on digital games that come with the device or could be purchased from the PlayStation Store. It offers sufficient internal memory and other features that could appeal to some segment of the gaming populace. The non-digital PS5 models are still sporting heavier heat sinks and it is unclear whether Sony may tweak the heat dissipation mechanisms of these models as well.

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DJI Mavic 3 leak gives us a look at the design, key specs in tow

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Jed John Ikoba
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A new leak has illuminated some grey areas in the yet-to-be-released DJI Mavic 3 (or possibly Mavic Pro 3) drone. There has been a buildup of expectations for the latest drone that may come from DJI on its design, looks, and features. Much was not known previously of the gadget, but thanks to a new leak, we can say a few more stuff about the machine.DJI Mavic 3

The leak was credited to Brazilian sources and provided an illustration of the next-generation DJI Mavic 3 drone, with several other specs. The drone could feature a new collision avoidance system that is meant to enhance its overall maneuverability. It will also have more powerful adaptive cameras and zoom systems. The front and rear sensors have been positioned to enhance effectiveness, while the side sensors have all been removed. The machine has 1TB of memory, it is capable of being airborne for up to 40 minutes, and could come with up to 6000mAh battery.DJI Mavic 3

The drone’s gimbal now has an integrated automatic look, although we are not certain whether the acrylic protector will be retained. Importantly too, a new smart controller will come with the drone to enhance its operations. It is believed that the gimbal will feature a new automatic locking mechanism that is activated when the drone is turned off, which is a clear departure from the current scenario requiring a manual adjustment.

DJI Mavic 3

The illustrations released also show a very sleek machine which could be significantly different from its predecessor the DJI Mavic 2, released back in 2018. There could be at least two versions of the new drone, possibly a base version (the DJI Mavic 3) and a higher version, the Mavic 3 Pro, possibly.DJI Mavic 3

While no official remark has been received by DJI at this time, the tipster also projects that the DJI Mavic 3 series will be released in October. There were no indications of the possible pricing details of the drone yet.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 survives the durability test your phone most likely won’t go through IRL

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Galaxy Z Fold3 was announced earlier this month as the third-generation foldable phone from Samsung. The manufacturer has touted significant improvements in the build quality of the device such as a stronger aluminum frame, IPX8 water-resistance rating, Gorilla Glass Victus, and a display that it claims is 80% more durable than the last generation.

To find out if these claims are true, popular YouTuber, Zack Nelson, of the YouTube channel, JerryRigEverything, put the Galaxy Z Fold3 through his famous durability test.

The result of the over 11-minute long video is that Samsung’s new foldable is actually better in terms of its build quality.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3’s cover display and rear panel, which are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, scratch at level 6 on the Mohs’ scale of hardness. However, the inner display that now houses an under-display camera, is still pretty soft as it scratches at a level 2. Your fingernails will even leave noticeable marks on the surface if you apply enough pressure. However, you don’t have to worry about the S Pen Fold Edition leaving permanent marks on the screen even if applying pressure when writing.

One of the upgrades Samsung touts is the new Armor aluminum frame. While the paint on the metal does come off when scratched with a knife, the strength of the frame is best tested when dropped which didn’t happen in the video although

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has an IPX8 rating which means while it will survive immersion in water, it isn’t dustproof. If you are wondering how this is possible, it is reported that what Samsung did is to give the phone’s internal sockets with an oleophobic coating that keeps water out rather than with the use of rubber seals. Zack does put the phone through a dust test and the Galaxy Z Fold3 does a good job in not getting dust into the hinges.

Where the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 impresses just like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold2, is in the bend test. The device doesn’t bend or break when bent in the folded state. Its inner display also survives the bend test when in the unfolded state.

Samsung has sure made an impressive device and it is impressive to see there is a significant difference when compared to the first foldable it released in 2019.

 

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Honor X20 Max is coming with a 7-inch screen, may also have a Dimensity 1100 chip

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last year’s Honor X10 Max 5G was one of the largest smartphones Honor announced. The phone launched with a massive 7.09-inch display and a Dimensity 800 5G processor. A new report has revealed that a successor called the Honor X20 Max is coming soon and it will also have a large screen.

Honor X10 Max
Honor X10 Max

According to Weibo account @菊厂影业Fans, the Honor X20 Max is coming soon, and unconfirmed reports say that it will have a 7.2-inch display, a 6000mAh battery, and a Dimensity 1100 processor. All of these are upgrades (if you consider a bigger display as an upgrade too) when compared to the Honor X10 Max whose display is smaller and also packs a smaller 5000mAh battery.

Apart from having a bigger display, we want to believe the Honor X20 Max will pack a similar RGBW display as its predecessor. Unlike standard RGB panels, an RGBW panel is said to have a lower power consumption. We also hope Honor gives it a high refresh rate this time around.

Other areas we expect to see upgrades include the cameras, the speakers, and the fast charging technology. The Honor X10 Max launched with support for 22.5W fast charging. Since the successor will be coming with a bigger battery capacity, it is only fair that the charging speed gets a boost too.

The arrival of the Honor X20 Max will complete the Honor X20 trio which already includes the Honor X20 SE and the Honor X20.

 

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Here is an unofficial list of Xiaomi devices that may get the Android 12 update

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Habeeb Onawole
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Android 12 should come out of beta soon, so we should expect Google to announce the stable update in the coming weeks. While the Pixel phones are sure to get the stable update on day 1, we should also see a few devices from other manufacturers including Xiaomi get the update. However, the majority of eligible devices won’t receive the update for weeks, months, and maybe even after a year from when it is announced. In relation to this, here is an unofficial list of Xiaomi devices that will get the Android 12 update.

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The source of the list is Xiaomiui and it includes devices that are launched by Xiaomi as well as those launched under the Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark brands. The source says the list was put together based on information gotten from internal sources, however, it is still an unofficial list.

Some of the devices are already in the internal beta or closed beta stages of Android 12, so they should get the updates

Devices in Internal Beta of Android 12

  • MIX 4
  • Mi 11X / POCO F3 / Redmi K40
  • Mi 11 Lite 5G
  • Mi 10S
  • Mi 10 / Mi 10 Pro / Mi 10 Ultra
  • Mi 10T / Mi 10T Pro / Redmi K30S Ultra
  • Mi Pad 5 / Mi Pad 5 Pro / Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G
  • Redmi K30 Pro / Redmi K30 Zoom / POCO F2 Pro
  • Redmi Note 8 2021
  • POCO X3 Pro

Devices in Closed Beta of Android 12

  • Mi 11i / Mi 11X Pro / Redmi K40 Pro / Redmi K40 Pro+
  • Mi 11 / Mi 11 Pro / Mi 11 Ultra

Mi Devices that will get updated to Android 12

  • Mi MIX Fold
  • Mi 11 Lite 4G
  • Mi 10 Lite 5G / Mi 10 Lite Zoom / Mi 10 Youth 5G
  • Mi 10i / Mi 10T Lite
  • Mi Note 10 / Mi Note 10 Pro / Mi CC9 Pro
  • Mi Note 10 Lite

Redmi and POCO Devices that will get updated to Android 12

  • Redmi 10
  • Redmi 10X 5G / Redmi 10X Pro
  • Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro / Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Redmi Note 9 5G / Redmi Note 9T
  • Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 10 / Redmi Note 10S / Redmi Note 10T / Redmi Note 10 5G
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro / Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (China)
  • Redmi 9T / Redmi 9 Power
  • Redmi Note 9 4G (China)
  • Redmi K30
  • Redmi K30 5G / Redmi K30 5G Racing / Redmi K30i 5G
  • Redmi K30 Ultra
  • Redmi K40 Gaming
  • POCO F3 GT
  • POCO X2 / POCO X3 / POCO X3 NFC
  • POCO M3 Pro 5G
  • POCO M3
  • POCO M2 Pro
  • Black Shark 3 series
  • Black Shark 4 series

Devices that won’t get Android 12

  • Mi 9 series
  • Mi 9T series
  • Mi CC9 series
  • Redmi K20 series
  • Redmi Note 8 series
  • Redmi 9 series
  • Redmi 9 Prime
  • Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G
  • POCO C3
  • POCO M2/ POCO M2 Reloaded

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 to launch in Phantom Silver and Lavender colors soon in India

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Pranav Sawant
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A few days back, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 foldable phones in the Indian market. The smartphones were launched in only two color variants i.e. Phantom Black for both the devices and a Cream finish for the Z Flip 3 and a Green color for the Z fold 3. Now, according to a well-known tipster Ishan Agarwal(via MySmartPrice), Samsung will introduce these phones in more colors soon in India.

Samsung is touted to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in lavender color and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Phantom Silver finish. The Z Flip 3’s new color will arrive in the 128GB variant, whereas the Z Fold 3 will launch in the 256GB variant. The exact sale date of the new colors is currently unknown but we can expect it to launch this fall.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display with 1768 x 2208 pixels resolution. It also has a cover screen sporting a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and an aspect ratio of 25:9. On the other hand, the Z Flip 3 has a 6.7-inch primary display and a 1.9-inch cover screen. It is also protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Z Fold 3 has a 4MP under-display camera inside and has a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen. The device features a triple rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Z Flip 3 has a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera system and a 10Mp selfie snapper.

Under the hood, both the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM in the Z Fold 3 and 8GB in the Z Flip 3. The Z Fold 3 has a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, whereas the Z Flip 3 houses a 3,300mAh battery with 15W charging speed.

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Next Week in Tech: Fossil Gen 6, Galaxy A52s 5G, Redmi 10 Prime, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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August has been a really interesting month that has brought along with the launch of several new devices. The stream of launches is expected to continue as we enter into the month of September which has a few announcements scheduled for the first week. Here is a roundup of what to expect in the coming week:

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Fossil Gen 6

Fossil Gen 6 – August 30

Fossil will be announcing a new smartwatch on Monday, August 30. The Fossil Gen 6 will arrive as the successor to 2019’s Fossil Gen 5. The new smartwatch will have a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor and will also be eligible for the new Wear OS 3 update next year.

 

Galaxy A52s 5G – September 1

Samsung already launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in some markets this month and now it is ready to unveil it in India come Wednesday, September 1. The Korean giant confirmed the launch date earlier today via its social media channels. The launch is scheduled to begin at 12 PM (IST).

 

Redmi 10 Prime

Redmi 10 Prime – September 3

Redmi India has a launch scheduled for September 3 and one of the devices confirmed to be announced is the Redmi 10 Prime. The new smartphone will be arriving just a few weeks after the launch of the Redmi 10. Actually, it has been reported that the Redmi 10 Prime is a rebadged Redmi 10.

Redmi Earbuds

Alongside the Redmi 10 Prime, the manufacturer will also announce a new pair of earbuds. The news earbuds are believed to be a rebadge of the Redmi AirDots 3 that launched in China back in February.

 

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Popular tipster reveals iPhone 13 launch details; leaked retail box sticker confirms the name

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Jed John Ikoba
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Popular Apple tipster Jon Prosser has revealed that the iPhone 13 series is slated to be unveiled on September 14, about two weeks away. An image of the retail box of the iPhone 13 was also leaked, and this may have confirmed that indeed, its launch is just a matter of few weeks.Apple iPhone 13 lineup will feature LiDAR scanner and up to 1TB of storage option

Despite stringent efforts put in place, it would seem that Apple is still suffering from insider release of critical trade information. Apple had even threatened identified leakers in other with possible litigation. However, the tipster has indicated that we would indeed see the next-gen iPhone on the stated date of September 14, while the actual release is believed to start by September 24.

The launch, if true falls in line with the annual iPhone event, although there had been speculations earlier that the launch date was September 17. Citing unnamed sources, Prosser affirmed September 14 as the D-day, also providing more details about the event and the iPhone 13. According to the tipster, press invites will be issued one week before the event, while pre-orders will start on September 17. The announcement comes on September 14, while it will go on sale on September 24.iPhone 13 retail box

Meanwhile, a leaked photo shows the packaging of the iPhone 13, further dispelling any more rumors about the name of Apple’s next flagship. The photo of the retail box, although not from official quarters, could also indicate an imminent launch of the iPhone 13 series. Prosser also indicates that all the models in the lineup this time around will be available immediately for pre-order.

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Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch to launch on August 30 globally

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Pranav Sawant
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Fossil for a long time was expected to launch its upcoming Gen 6 smartwatch succeeding 2019’s Fossil Gen 5. Today, the company has officially revealed the launch date of the upcoming Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch and has teased the watch’s features.

According to a landing page from Fossil’s official website, the Fossil Gen 6 will launch in two days i.e. on August 30. The company has also started sending media invites for the launch event and has also posted a teaser video. The teaser gives us a glimpse of its design.

It shows the bottom and right side of the smartwatch confirming that it has a solid built with a matte finish over the dial. It has a heart-rate monitor at the rear and boasts three buttons on the right side.

Fossil Gen 6
Fossil Gen 6

Moreover, the teaser video shows a fast-charging branding at the end of the video hinting at fast charging support. Reportedly, the upcoming Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch will have other key features like the SpO2 sensor and built-in GPS connectivity.

The current Fossil Gen 5 has a 1.28-inch with an AMOLED panel. It features a 316 x 416 pixels resolution and 328 PPI. The LTE variant of the smartwatch comes with a 4G connectivity and has NFC, GPS support. The device has 5-meter water resistance and supports magnetic charging technology.

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Leaked Vivo X70 series specs mentions an Exynos 1080 chipset, 120Hz refresh rate, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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It has been reported that the Vivo X70 series will launch next month although Vivo is yet to announce a date. The manufacturer is expected to unveil three models at first – the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and the Vivo X70 Pro+. Ahead of the launch of the phones, key specifications have been revealed in a leak and they contain some interesting details.

The specifications were posted on Weibo by the leaker that goes by Bald Panda. He also mentions the colors the phones will be available in.

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Vivo X70

The Vivo X70, which will be the cheapest of them all, will have a 6.56-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution. Vivo will ship the phone with a Dimensity 1200 processor but will also announce an Exynos 1080 version later.

For the cameras, there will be three – a 40MP primary camera and two 12MP/13MP sensors. The Vivo X70 gets a slightly bigger 4400mAh battery capacity that supports 44W fast charging, an upgrade from the 33W of the Vivo X60.

The phone will also have a Z-axis motor, a single punch hole, and an infrared scanner. Its dimensions are given as 158.5 x 73.4 x 8 millimeters and its weight is 185 grams. The Vivo X70 will be available in three colors – black, white, and aurora. The aurora variant will have an AG finish.

 

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Vivo X70 Pro

The Vivo X70 Pro will have the same screen size, resolution, and refresh rate as the standard model. It will also have the same 4400mAh battery capacity and support for 44W fast charging.

Vivo will ship the phone with the Exynos 1080 processor. It will also have four rear cameras – a 50MP main camera, two 12MP/13MP sensors with one of them having 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom.

While the Vivo X70 Pro is bigger in terms of its dimensions (160.5 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm), it is lighter at 181 grams. It will be available in the same colors as the Vivo X70.

 

Vivo X70 Pro+

Vivo X70 Pro+ 

The X70 Pro+ is the top model of the series and its specifications reveal that. Its display is bigger at 6.78-inches but the 10-bit screen has its resolution has been bumped up to 2K. It also has a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate.

Vivo is shipping the phone with the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor and it will get a slightly bigger 4500mAh battery that has support for 55W fast wired charging, and 50W fast wireless charging. It will also have an IP68 rating.

There are also four cameras on the back of the phone. The main camera is the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor and it comes along with a 48MP IMX598 sensor, a 12MP camera, and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom. Its dimensions are given as 165 x 75.5 x 9 millimeters but its weight wasn’t revealed. Vivo will launch the phone in three colors – Black (AG finish), Orange (vegetarian leather), and blue (plain leather).

 

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Leak reveals Realme Pad will have an Helio G80 processor

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Habeeb Onawole
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Realme already confirmed a few months ago that it will launch its first tablet this year. Some of the details of the device, which will launch as the Realme Pad, have been popping up since its arrival was confirmed. Now, a key detail has been revealed today.

The new info is from the Indian YouTuber, Sahil Karoul. Earlier today, he tweeted that the Realme Pad will have a MediaTek Helio processor but didn’t reveal which chipset it is. He has now let the cat out of the bag and disclosed that the processor inside the tablet is the Helio G80 processor.

The news may come as a disappointment to those who expect the Realme Pad to have a flagship chipset. The Helio G80 which launched last year is a mid-range one that can’t measure up to the more powerful processors inside competitor tablets such as the Mi Pad 5 series which is available in Snapdragon 860 and Snapdragon 870 processors. However, with a mid-range chipset, the Realme Pad should be significantly cheaper than those from competitors.

Other details of the Realme Pad already revealed include having a 10.4-inch AMOLED screen, quad speakers, 8MP cameras on each side, and support for a stylus that can be stored inside the tablet. It has also been reported that it will have a 7100mAh battery capacity.

A leak from the same source says the Realme Pad will be launched on September 9.

 

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Apple to replace defective earpiece speakers on affected iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro for free

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Jed John Ikoba
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Apple has announced a replacement program for some iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro smartphones with faulty earpiece speakers. The faulty speakers in the two models have been traced to units produced between October 2020 and April 2021. Users have often reported that they are unable to get audio from their earpieces when making calls with their phones.

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Apple iPhone 12

In an official statement, Apple says that it has already begun changing the faulty speakers for the two models, and encourages owners of such devices to use any of the available channels to get their devices fixed at no extra cost. The US tech powerhouse says that it has determined that only a small percentage of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro units may experience audio issues due to possible component failure on the receiver module of their devices. If your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro does not emit sound from the receiver during a call, you could possibly be among the few that have the stated problem, and your device could be eligible for the repair.

Users are advised to back up their phone data through any means, so as to be protected from a potential loss of such data. It is not clear how long the free speaker replacement program will last.

Apple did not put any figure as per the prevalence of faulty speaker modules. Apple owners who fall into the category, are encouraged to visit any of the Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers or via the Apple Support Centre. The service is free and will cover only devices whose screens are yet to be damaged. Any unit that comes in with a faulty screen will have to resolve the screen issue before it will be repaired.

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Xiaomi is working on a phone with a photochromic / electrochromic back

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Habeeb Onawole
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Following the launch of the OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Edition, Xiaomi may be the next in line to launch a phone with an electrochromic back panel according to info from China.

Xiaomi is not one to miss out on a trend, so the news of it developing a phone with an electrochromic back isn’t all too surprising. The source of the info is the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, and according to a rough translation of a Weibo post made earlier today, Xiaomi is testing a device with a low-power photochromic/electrochromic back panel.

Xiaomi Electrochromic Phone

It remains to be seen which of the two technologies Xiaomi adopts. The Vivo S10 has a photochromic back which changes from orange to blue when under direct sunlight. The color-changing process happens as a result of ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Vivo

On the other hand, the OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Edition which has an electrochromic back can switch from silver to red and back. The color change occurs when voltage is passed through the glass.

Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan

We do not know if Xiaomi plans to launch this phone with a photochromic/electrochromic back panel or if it will just be a concept phone. It may also not use glass but plastic as the substrate can also be polycarbonate.

 

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Microsoft will now allow Windows 11 to be installed on unsupported CPUs using ISO

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Jed John Ikoba
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Software giant Microsoft has announced that users of older PCs running on a lower Windows operating system can now manually upgrade their PC’s operating system to Windows 11 by downloading the ISO file. Microsoft will no longer block users from updating their OS, although restrictions still remain when this is done via the regular Windows update. The announcement was made Friday via a blogpost, and it is bound to receive applause from a wide segment of users of older Windows OS.

Source: Blue Edge

Although the recommended hardware requirements for the installation of Windows 11 remain, once you met the basic installation requirements, you can ultimately upgrade your OS to Windows 11 even though your older CPU did not pass the upgrade test. You can proceed to download the ISO file of Windows 11 and follow the prompts to install it manually. While the recently released hardware requirements for Windows 11 show that it requires an Intel 8th generation CPU or newer, the company provides the option of users intending to install the OS on older CPUs, of course, at their own risk. Aside from the Intel 8th –gen CPU, the basic requirements for the manual upgrade is a 64-bit 1GHz processor having two or more cores, 4 GB of RAM, and 64GB of available storage.

Microsoft has expanded the lineup of processors that could use the new Windows 11 OS including the Intel Core-X series, Xeon W-series, together with Intel Core 7820HQ. These CPUs will now be officially supported for Windows 11 upgrades. There are still several processors that still lack support for Windows 11. In addition, it is unlikely that upgrades and updates will be supported for devices in which Windows 11 was manually installed.

So, while millions of devices could potentially benefit from the manual upgrade opportunity, there are still others that may not meet the minimum processor and RAM requirement, while only a few will possibly go the whole hog to download and install the upgrade. Microsoft also says that there is a high possibility of system crashes.

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Redmi K20 is the last K series phone to get MIUI 12.5 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Redmi K20 launched as Xiaomi’s most affordable smartphone with a pop-up camera. It has been more than two years since its release. The device has even received two MIUI as well as two Android updates during this period. Now, Xiaomi has finally started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for this handset.

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Redmi K20

Xiaomi has been seeding out MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones worldwide since earlier this year. The company has almost finished the rollout in China as it has now started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

But it appears that the Redmi K20 was one of the few devices and the only K series phone to be left out. Hence, it is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now. The latest system update for the phone is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.RFJCNXM.

Like any other OTA software update, the MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K20 is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it is only available for a select few users at the moment.

Anyway, all users in China as well as other markets should get the update in the coming days. In most international markets, the Redmi K20 is known as Mi 9T. Hence, the same system update will also make its way to that device.

Having said that, the Redmi K20 might also receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, followed by MIUI 13, which should be its last major software update.

 

 

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