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OnePlus Nord 2 in Go Green Woods color variant will go on sale tomorrow in India

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Pranav Sawant
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Last month, OnePlus launched the Nord 2 smartphone in India. It arrived in Blue Haze and Gray Sierra color variants in the country at a starting price of ₹27,999(~$377). During the launch, the company promised that the Green Woods color, which is already available in other regions, will go on sale next month in India. As promised, the OnePlus Nord 2’s Green Woods color will now go on sale starting from tomorrow in the Indian market.

Interestingly, the color variant will be called ‘Go Green Woods’ in the region and it will also go on sale for the same price as the other variants. The OnePlus Nord 2 is priced at ₹27,999(~$377) for the 6GB + 128GB variant, ₹29,999(~$404) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and ₹34,999(~$471) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It will go on sale on the OnePlus India website and Amazon India portal at 12 PM IST.

OnePlus Nord 2

The OnePlus Nord 2 is currently the company’s recent offering that has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display. It has a Full-HD+ resolution and a screen refresh rate of 90Hz. It has a triple camera setup at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 2MP monochrome sensor. It boasts a 32MP Sony IMX615 primary lens.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports Face unlock. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.

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Realme Book sold units worth 10 million yuan in its first sale in China

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Jeet
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A few days ago, after teasing it for several weeks, OPPO-backed Realme officially expanded its portfolio of devices by launching its first-ever laptop in several different markets, dubbed Realme Book.

Today (on 25th August), the newly launched laptop officially went on sale in the brand’s home country China and the company has reported impressive sales numbers for the first-ever sale of the Realme Book.

Realme Book First Sale China

Realme claims that it managed to sell Realme Book units worth more than 10 million yuan in the first sale in China, that too within five minutes. The numbers include sales registered on the company’s own online store as well as JD.com and Huantai Mall.

In China, the Realme Book comes in two models — Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD costing 4,299 yuan (~$664) and Core i5 + 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD which is priced at 4,699 yuan (~$725) but has a limited period promotional price of 4,299 yuan.

The Realme Book comes with a metallic body, a mirror brand logo, and the front sporting a backlit keyboard. The laptop weighs just 1.38 kgs and measures a slim 14.9mm and comes in two color options — Real Blue and Real Grey.

It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. For graphics, the notebook sports Intel’s Iris Xe graphics and is running the Windows 10 operating system out-of-the-box but will support Windows 11 in the future.

The device is powered by a 54Whr battery and comes with support for 65W super-fast charging. The company has promised 11 hours of battery life and says that just 30 minutes of charging can bring the battery up to 50 percent.

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Apple Watch was allegedly used as a tracker for robbery in the United States

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Jeet
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Apple Watch has been featured in news several times and most of them are related to good instances, like the smartwatch saving the life of a man who fell into an icy river or saving the life of a British cyclist caught in a flooded river. This time, the wearable device has found an alternative use case.

The Apple Watch was allegedly used by a crew of seven people to track down and rob a suspected drug dealer of over $500,000. The Department of Justice in the United States claims that the wearable device was used by the leader of the seven-people crew to track down the victim.

Apple Watch Tracking Robbery

It adds that the group stuck the device on the dealer’s bumper and tracked him to Hartford, Connecticut. As per the reports, Darren Lindsay, a 30-year-old leader of the crew registered an Apple Watch to his AT&T plan. On July 18th, 2020, he, along with two collaborators, tailed the car to a hotel parking lot in Hartford, broke the window, and looked for drug money.

After not finding anything, the team left and then returned for an overnight stake-out. Prosecutors claim that the following day, they shoved the victim in an SUV, and punched him in the face until he handed over his hotel key card. Then, Indigo Grant allegedly smuggled a bag containing about $500,000 from the room, and they dropped the victim in the nearby town of New Britain.

Darren Lindsay then uploaded a private image of a massive pile of cash to his iCloud account while Antoine Koen, another member of the group, took a similar photo which also displayed his face in the frame.

Several pieces of evidence related to the robbery were revealed through the group member’s iCloud account, including toll records, text threads discussing the watch passcode and the stake-out, updates on whether the news had reported the robbery, divvying up the cash, among others.

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Honor Tab V7 Pro in Chenhui Gold goes on sale in China for CNY 3,299(~$509)

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Pranav Sawant
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Earlier this month, Honor unveiled the Tab V7 Pro in the Chinese market. The device has impressive specs like Kompanio 1300T SoC and supports 22.5W fast charging technology. It went on its first sale last week and today, the Honor Tab V7 Pro has gone on sale again in China in the Chenhui Gold color variant.

The tablet is only available to purchase in the Wi-Fi version with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 3,299(~$509). It is currently on sale on the Jingdong shopping portal.

Honor Tab V7 Pro

The Honor Tab V7 Pro features an 11-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution. It has an exact resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 276 PPI. It also has a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, it has the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to be the world’s first device to come powered by the Kompanio 1300T SoC. It also features RAM expansion technology. The tablet also has a 7-layer cooling system for keeping cool while performing intense tasks.

Honor Tab V7 Pro

It has a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera system at the rear placed in a vertical alignment. It has support for Honor’s Magic Pencil 2 stylus and keyboard case. The tablet packs a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging technology. The dual-SIM tablet has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, and 5G connectivity. It runs on Android 11 and has several features like multi-window, multi-tasking, and split-screen.

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Realme 8 5G gets Dynamic RAM Expansion support with the new update

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Pranav Sawant
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Realme has pushed virtual RAM expansion feature to many of its recently launched smartphones. The feature first arrived in the Realme Narzo 30 5G and followed by the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone. Now, Realme has released the RAM expansion a.k.a Dynamic RAM Expansion feature for the Realme 8 5G smartphone.

The new firmware update carries the version number RMX3085_11.A.19. It brings 2GB of Dynamic RAM Expansion support. For those who are unaware, the feature uses some space of the internal storage and uses it as virtual RAM. It is quite helpful for users with less RAM out of the box.

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Apart from this feature, the update brings bug fixes and performance improvements. It also brings the new July 2021 Android security patch.

Realme 8 5G Specifications 

The Realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It has a 16-megapixel camera at the front for selfies. At the rear, it boasts a triple camera system with 48-megapixel primary lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and lastly a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. It boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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Vivo Y21s bags FCC certification, likely to debut soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo is reportedly working on a new Vivo Y-series phone called the Vivo Y21s. As the name suggests, it could be a tweaked version of the recently unveiled Vivo Y21 handset. It appears that the arrival of the Y21s may not be far away as it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The Vivo Y21s moniker for the Vivo phone with V2110 model number when it appeared at the Global Certification Forum (GCF) earlier this month. The same device has now appeared at the FCC with a few specs (via).

The FCC listing reveals the V2110 phone measures 164.26 x 76.08 x 8mm and weighs around 180 grams. It offers a few connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo. The support for the ‘BK-C2’ model charging cable and the ‘XE610’ model earphone suggests that it will come equipped with a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The listing further reveals it is powered by a 4,910mAh rated (5,000mAh typical value) battery.

Vivo Y21
Vivo Y21

The Y21s was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site with a few specs such as the Helio G80 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The other specifications of the Y21s are under wraps. Its dimensions that were found through the FCC listing suggest that its design could be almost identical to the Y21. Hence, it is likely to house a 6.51-inch teardrop notch display. Now that the Vivo Y21s has bagged FCC certification, it may go official in the next few weeks. At present, it is unclear which markets will be receiving the device.

Vivo Y21 specifications

The Vivo Y21 features a 6.51-inch LCD HD+ screen, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Helio P35 powered handset is packed with specs like 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

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Vivo X70 Pro key specifications emerge through Google Play Console listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Recent reports have revealed that Vivo will be soon launching the Vivo X70 series of smartphones in China, India, and other markets. The V2104 and V2105 phones that have appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site in the recent past are believed to be the global versions of the Vivo X70 and Vivo X7 Pro. The Pro model has appeared at the Google Play Console and in the Google Supported Devices list. As usual, the Play Console listing has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone.

The Vivo V2105’s image available at the Play Console reveals that it is equipped with a punch-hole display with curved edges. The screen supports a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and a 440ppi pixel density. It appears that it features the same 6.56-inch AMOLED screen that was made available on the Vivo X60 Pro smartphone.

The Dimensity 1200 chipset (MT6893 model number) is present under the hood of the device. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM, and it is preinstalled with Android 11 OS. Rumors have it that the Vivo X70 series will break cover in September. The Play Console listing is a good hint that its launch may not be far away.

Probably, the X70 and X70 Pro will arrive with identical specs, and they may only differ in the camera department. The X70 duo may feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera. Rumors have it that the Vivo X70 series will feature Vivo’s self-developed “Yueying” ISP chip.

In related news, a couple of Vivo phones including the V2133A were spotted at the 3C certification platform of China in recent weeks. The IMEI database listing of the V2133A has revealed that this model is likely to debut in the Chinese market with the Vivo X70 Pro moniker. Its 3C listing had revealed that it may carry support for 44W fast charging. The Chinese and global variants of the X70 series are likely to feature identical specs, but the models heading to China could be powered by a different chipset.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite name spotted once again, India launch could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, reliable leaker Kacper Skrzypek spotted a forthcoming Xiaomi smartphone named Redmi Note 10 Lite in the MIUI code. Now, the same moniker has appeared at the IMEI database (via tipster Mukul Sharma). These findings suggest that the smartphone may go official soon in India.

The IMEI database listing reveals that the upcoming Xiaomi phone with the 2019106A1I model number will be heading to India with the Redmi Note 10 Lite. This model has already received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Tipster Skrzypek revealed that the upcoming Redmi Note 10 Lite and the last year’s Redmi Note 9 Pro (global) / Note 9S (Indian) have the same “curtana” codename. Hence, it appears that the Note 10 Lite could be rebranded version of the Note 9 Pro. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the specs of the Note 10 Lite in the upcoming days.

Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (superwide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro

The Note 9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chip and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It has up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage and a dedicated microSD card. It is backed by a 5,020mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging. For security, it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. As far as the Redmi Note 9S is concerned, it features a 48-megapixel primary camera, and the rest of its specs are identical to the Note 9 Pro.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE moniker spotted at IMEI database

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, an Indian variant of the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Lite NE was spotted at the IMEI database. Now, the global variant of the device has appeared in the IMEI database. These listings suggest that the smartphone may launch soon in various markets.

Now that the 2019119DI (Indian variant) and 2019119DG (global market) have appeared at the IMEI database, it appears that it may not take too long for it go official. The 2019119DG’s IMEI listing states that it may debut in the global market with Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

According to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the smartphone is codenamed Lisa and is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the specifications of the device. Also, it is unclear whether the letter ‘NE’ stands for New Edition or something else. There is a possibility that it may borrow its specs from the existing Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G specifications

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and it runs on MIUI 12 based Android 11. The Snapdragon 780G chip powers the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Peach Pink
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

It has a 20-megapixel front camera, and its rear side has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It houses a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless earphones launched in India for Rs. 1,199 (~$16)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Indian audio manufacturer Boult Audio has launched a new wireless headphone in its home market. The product is dubbed Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones and is presently listed on Amazon for a crazily cheap price tag of Rs. 1,199 (~$16).Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless earphones

As the name implies, the Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones utilize a neckband design that is lightweight and sweat-resistant. The design also includes soft silicone ear tips and ear fins that guarantee a firm grip while keeping the wearer comfortable all day long.

The ProBass Qcharge wireless neckband earphones offer up to 24-hour battery life and also support fast charging. The design is water-tight, having an IPX5 waterproof rating. On the inside, the earbuds utilize micro-woofers encased in aerospace-grade Aluminium alloy. This delivers vivid, deep bass while keeping the highs clear.Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless earphones

The earbuds also feature a magnetic design which ensures the two earbuds are held together when not in use to prevent the wires from getting tangled. The headphones are charged via a USB-C port with a 15-minute charge touted to deliver up to 15 hours of continuous playback. The earbud can be fully charged in just 30 minutes. Boult Audio ProBass Qcharge wireless earphones

Further, the Boult Audio ProBass arrive with support for Google Assistant and Siri voice assistant. It also features in-line controls.

The earbuds will be available in three colour options; Black, Blue, and Green.

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iQOO 8 Pro Indian variant spotted with key specs, September launch likely

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted in the IMEI database. The listing revealed that it may debut in the Indian market with the iQOO 8 moniker. Fresh information reveals that the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 has appeared at the Google Play Console. These listings suggest that the company may soon unveil the iQOO 8 series of flagship phones in India.

The Google Play Console of the Vivo I2017 does not mention its marketing name. However, the presence of the Snapdragon 888 Plus (mentioned as SM8350) is a clear giveaway that the Vivo I2017 is the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 Pro. The listing further reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro has a Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design. It has 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS.

It can be said based on a recent leak that the iQOO 8 series may debut by mid-September in India. The specifications of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are already known since these phones have already been launched in China.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+, respectively. Both models offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 duo is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery, while the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh. battery. Both models support 120W charging. The Pro model also offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Lenovo Chromebook 300E is rugged, has 4G, and costs $420

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Habeeb Onawole
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Lenovo has announced a new Chromebook with a rugged design. The new computer also has an AMD processor and support for 4G but can only be purchased from the American carrier, AT&T.

Lenovo Chromebook 300E

The Lenovo Chromebook 300E has an 11.6-inch display that is protected by Gorilla Glass. The screen is attached to a spill-resistant keyboard via two 360º hinges that allow it to be folded back into a tablet.

Powering the Chromebook is an AMD processor, the dual-core AMD 3015Ce. This makes the new device the first AMD Chromebook with LTE according to Chrome Unboxed. The chipset draws juice from a 47Wh battery, and Lenovo promises it should last a day of school. The Chromebook has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

For ports, there is a USB-C power input port on the left along with a USB-A port, a microphone-headphone combo jack, and a MicroSD card slot. You also get a second USB-A port on the right along with an HDMI port. A 720p webcam sits above the display and it has a privacy shutter that you can slide in place when the camera is not in use.

The selling price for the Chromebook is $419.99 but buyers can opt for a 36-month payment that will have them pay $11.67 per month. Pre-order will begin on September 10 and it will be available for purchase online and in stores on September 28.

 

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Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) is coming to the Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One this holiday

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Habeeb Onawole
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Xbox Cloud Gaming or xCloud is Microsoft’s game streaming service. Available on Android, PCs, and iOS, Microsoft is now bringing the service to its game consoles including the last generation Xbox One in time for the holidays.

Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Xbox consoles

xCloud allows users to play up to 100 different Xbox games on devices that normally wouldn’t support these games such as your smartphone. Now, the service is being extended to the Xbox Series S|X as well as the Xbox One. The news of the service coming to the last-gen console was first reported in June.

The big winners here are the Xbox One owners as this means they will be able to play (via streaming) next-gen exclusive games not originally released for their console. Microsoft has already revealed that new Xbox games will be available on Game Pass, the subscription service required for Xbox Cloud Gaming, on the same day that they are released.

Xbox Cloud Gaming will also allow users to join their friends in multiplayer games without the need to finish downloading the said game. Games available for streaming on Game Pass will have a cloud icon as seen in the image above. The Verge reports that an update to the Xbox dashboard will roll out to the consoles to include the cloud icon. It is said that users will be able to stream in 1080p at 60fps.

The game streaming service will first be made available to Xbox Insiders this fan before a wider release in time for the holidays.

 

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Xbox Wireless Controller Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition is a splash of colors

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Xbox Wireless Controller is already available in multiple colorways and custom editions but that is not stopping Microsoft from announcing more. Today, it has unveiled a new special edition controller in honor of its new racing game, Forza Horizon 5.

Xbox Wireless Controller Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition

The Xbox Wireless Controller Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition is practically the most colorful controller Xbox has released. The controller has a translucent golden yellow top that allows you to see its internals. While the thumbsticks have a white stick and base, their tops are of different colors – blue for the left thumbstick and magenta for the right thumbstick. The D-pad has a pale chrome pink colorway.

The View and Menu buttons have the same shade of blue as the left thumbstick but the share button is white. The ABXY buttons are also magenta but their markings are blue.

The back of the Xbox Wireless Controller Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition is white, and the product page says that it features racing-inspired custom grips. The bumpers are white too while the color of the triggers matches those of the thumbsticks.

Microsoft is charging $74.99 for the new limited edition controller when it becomes available for purchase on September 11. While that is $5 more than what you pay for your own custom controller (minus an engraving) via the Xbox Design Lab, you get exclusive content for the game such as a Forza edition car, a cosmetic item, and a victory emote. Of course, these freebies are useless if you don’t have the game.

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vivo 20W Fast Charging Power Bank 10000mAh launched for ¥169 ($26)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese smartphone brand vivo has launched a new battery pack in its home country called vivo 20W Fast Charging Power Bank 10000mAh. As the name suggests, the product comes with a 10,000mAh cell and supports 20W fast charging.

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vivo 20W Fast Charging Power Bank 10000mAh Specifications and Features

The new vivo Power Bank features a plastic build, PC + ABS material to be exact. It bears model number PD2130 and comes in a single white color option with a black accent.

The power accessory has a 10,000mAh battery inside it and sports three USB ports. It has two USB Type-A output ports and a single USB Type-C port, which supports both input as well as output.

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The USB Type-A ports max out at 18W output. On the ther hand, the USB Type-C port can deliver the maximum 20W power. When all three ports are in use, they together max out at 15W.

The latest vivo Power Bank supports popular charging standards like USB PD (Power Delivery). Qualcomm QC (Quick Charge) 2.0/3.0, vivo 18W FlashCharge, and more. It also has support for low current mode for charging accessories.

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Last but not least, this battery pack measures 153 x 71 x 15mm in dimensions, weighs 220g, and ships with a USB Type-C cable

vivo 20W Fast Charging Power Bank 10000mAh Price and Availability

The vivo 20W Fast Charging Power Bank 10000mAh is priced at ¥169 ($26) in China. It is already up for sale in the brand’s home country.

As of now, it’s now known whether vivo will be launching this power accessory outside mainland China.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 firmware update brings new features and improves stability

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Abhinav
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Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 2, successor to the original Galaxy Buds. The earbuds are already up for pre-orders in different markets, and the company has already shipped them out in select countries. Meanwhile, Samsung has rolled out a firmware update adding new features while most consumers are yet to get their hands on the new buds.

Samsung today released a new firmware update in South Korea with version number R177XXU0AUH2. The firmware update brings a bunch of new features. One of the new features is the ability to activate Ambient Sound mode while on a call allowing users to listen to ambient sound even during a call. 

Soruce: SamMobile

After this update, you can use ANC even when you are using just a single earbud. Further, the update adds Ambient Sound customization and double-tap to turn the volume up or down. According to the changelog, the update will also improve the overall stability of Galaxy Buds 2. We could expect this update to roll out in other markets in the coming days.

Galaxy Buds 2 Features and Specifications

Source: Samsung

The Galaxy Buds 2 comes with in-ear design earbuds and a white coloured charging case that matches the colour of earbuds on the inside. The Buds will be available in four different colours, Lavender, Olive, White and Black.

The Galaxy Buds 2 features an improved ANC, claimed to cancel out 98 per cent of outside noise. The ANC offers three transparency levels and includes an ambient sound mode that lets you hear the outside world while enjoying your music.

Source: Samsung

 The Buds 2 are claimed to offer up to 5 hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled (up to 20 hours with case) and around 7.5 hours of continuous playback without ANC. The Buds 2 supports fast charging, meaning a 5 min charge would last you around an hour. Moreover, the charging case supports Qi Quick and Wireless charging.

The Galaxy Buds 2 are already up for pre-orders at $149.99, with sales scheduled to begin from August 27.

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OnePlus Nord & Nord CE new updates bring system improvements & latest Android patch

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Jed John Ikoba
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OnePlus has announced the release of the latest updates for the Nord and Nord CE smartphones, together with the August 2021 security patch for both devices. The new update offers greater functionality and stability for the two Nord models. The added features that come with the new updates include a personalized ambient display and screenshot functionality.

OnePlus Nord featured
OnePlus Nord

Both the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus Nord CE are mid-rangers, with the Nord CE launched in June 2021. The OnePlus Nord is getting the OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 globally, with separate builds for North America, Europe, and India. The latest security patch that comes with the update is meant to enhance the overall software security of the devices. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord CE will be getting the OxygenOS 11.0.6.6, with separate builds for India, Europe, and America, as well.

One of the new features is the Bitmoji AOD, which is the outcome of a partnership between OnePlus and Snapchat, and it aims to light up the ambient display with the user’s Bitmoji avatar. The avatar, according to OnePlus, will update throughout the day, based on the user’s activity and things happening in the surrounding. In addition, there is an upgrade to the Google Mobile Services and better optimization of the smartphone’s camera effect.

OnePlus Nord CE
OnePlus Nord CE

No detailed rollout plans are available at this time, but we expect a structured rollout until all the regions are catered for. OnePlus would expect that these new updates will enhance the overall user experience for the two smartphones. The updates can only be successfully installed when at least 30% of the battery is still available and a minimum of 3GB of storage space.

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Alleged Tecno Spark 8P appears online with 4G connectivity and big battery

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Pranav Sawant
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Chinese phone maker Tecno seems to launch a new phone soon as a device carrying the model number ‘KG7’ has appeared on a new certification. It is expected to be a Tecno Spark 8 series phone and the listing confirms its existence.

While the certification affirms its existence, it also reveals that it is a 4G phone and has a battery capacity of 4,900mAh. As of now, there’s no significant rumor about this smartphone other than this certification. Rumors reveal that it will be called the Tecno Spark 8P.

Alleged Tecno Spark 8P appears online with 4G connectivity and big battery

If we go by the rumors then the device may come with a similar specs sheet as the current Tecno Spark 7P. Also, the Spark 7P has the same 5,000mAh battery as the upcoming KG7 smartphone.

The Tecno Spark 7P comes with a large 6.82-inch display with an HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel camera at the front and a triple camera setup at the rear. The rear setup goes by a 16MP main sensor, a portrait camera, and lastly an AI sensor.

Alleged Tecno Spark 8P appears online with 4G connectivity and big battery

It is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio G70 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone features a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and also supports the Face unlock option.

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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition appears on the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console

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Abhinav
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Last month Realme announced the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, a special variant of GT Master Edition in China. A month after its initial launch, the smartphone has been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing. 

Source: Twitter

According to images shared by tipster Mukul Sharma aka Stufflistings, the smartphone with model number RMX3366 has appeared on the list of Google Supported Devices and the Google Play Console listing, suggesting an immitent launch in India and other global markets. The tipster also shared an image clicked by RMX3366, aka Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. We could expect an official announcement from Realme soon.

Source: Mukul Sharma (Stufflistings)

The Google Play Console listing shows that the RMX3366 runs Qualcomm SM8250 aka Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with Adreno 650 GPU. It is expected to come with 12GB of RAM. Further, it would feature a display having a resolution of 1080×2400 with a pixel density of 480ppi. It will be running Android 11 with RealmeUI 2.0 skin.

Last month, Realme announced that the GT Master Explorer Edition crossed 100 million Yuan worth of sales (~15 million US Dollars) in just one second.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Features and Specifications

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The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition features a 6.55-inch FHD AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Further, the display comes with support for HDR10+ and offers a peak brightness of 1100+ nits. It is powered by Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with either 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal memory. The smartphone also offers 7GB of virtual RAM. It comes with a 4,500mAh battery pack with 65W fast charging support.

In the optics department, the GT Master Explorer Edition sports a triple camera setup on the back. The pack is led by a 50MP camera coupled with a 16MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera. On the front, it has a 32MP camera for selfies housed inside the punch-hole cutout. 

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As of now, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition is only available in China. The base variant of Realme GT Master Edition with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage retails for 2,799 Yuan (~430 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage can be purchased for 3,099 Yuan (~476 US Dollars).

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realme 8i leaks in its entirety before official launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier this month, realme confirmed that it will be launching the realme 8i alongside the realme 8s in India. Ahead of this announcement, the realme 8s had already leaked in full glory. Now, we also get to learn more about the realme 8i.

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Reliable leaker @Onleaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer) has partnered with Digit India to reveal the upcoming realme 8i. The tipster has not only exposed the design of the smartphone via renders but also its specs.

According to the renders, the forthcoming realme 8i will be identical to the other models in the lineup in terms of design. In other words, it will have a matrix camera array design. However, unlike the expensive 8 Pro, the 8i will have a glossy finish but will retain the plastic build.

Talking about specifications, the realme 8i will be the world’s first smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. It will sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner.

The device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will also have a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

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Interestingly, the leakster says that it will only have 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. But we believe there could be a higher RAM variant as well.

The remaining features of the handset include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, unknown fast charging, 8.6mm thickness, and 194g weight.

Unfortunately, though we know almost everything about the realme 8i, the phone’s launch date is still a mystery.

 

 

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