Vivo X70 series global launch date revealed, will arrive with Origin OS: Tipster

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Sep 1, 2021

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its latest X70 series of smartphones. We have already covered some notable leaks and official teasers from the company, but now, a new report suggests that the upcoming lineup global launch is set for September 10.

Earlier today (1st September 2021), we had reported on the Chinese smartphone maker teasing its X70 series camera’s stabilization capabilities. Now, a new tweet from known tipster Abhishek Yadav suggests a global launch, which is set one day after its first announcement in the company’s home country of China. Notably, the tweet from Yadav also added that the new X70 series will be launching with Origin OS kinetic wallpapers as well.

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Vivo X70 5G Series launching on September 10, 2021 globally with Origin OS kinetic wallpapers.

Vivo X70 series with Origin OS globally?#Vivo #VivoX70 #VivoX70Pro #VivoX70ProPlus
.@Vivo_India .@vivo_europe .@Vivo_Phil pic.twitter.com/Kb9CV1QuOC

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) September 1, 2021

In the social media post, the tipster also shared multiple images that appear to be promotional posters. While the first image highlights the rear camera module of the Vivo X70 Pro+, the second offers us a look at Origin OS Kinetic Wallpaper. Lastly, the final image just says “COMING SOON” along with a countdown that is for nearly nine days for now. In other words, the countdown will hit zero on the 10th of September 2021. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Vivo X70 series teased, highlights camera’s stabilization capabilities

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Sep 1, 2021

Earlier this week, Vivo confirmed the launch date for its upcoming X70 series of smartphones. Now, the company has shared a new teaser, which highlights the X70 camera’s image stabilization.

The Chinese smartphone maker shared the teaser earlier today (1st September 2021) on its official Weibo account. Interestingly, we had just covered a new leak yesterday that arrived from a known Chinese tipster who revealed the Vivo X70 Pro+’s camera specification. The device will feature a quad camera setup with the primary lens being a 50 megapixel sensor with OIS support, paired with a 48 megapixel Sony IMX598 ultra wide angle lens with micro gimbal stabilization and a 12 megapixel telephoto and 8 megapixel periscopic zoom lens which also support OIS as well.

In the new promotional image poster, the company showcased the rear of the X70 Pro+, with the large camera module being in clear view along with the Zeiss lens branding and four image sensors. Notably, the new device from the brand is also its first to feature its self developed V1 ISP to enhance the photography experience. In other words, the company is clearing placing an emphasis on the photography aspect of its upcoming smartphone.

Another known Chinese tipster @数码闲聊站 also shared information that was in line with the leak we had covered recently. The leakster added that the device will feature Zeiss G+P glass-plastic hybrid lens 1 micro gimbal stabilization and 3 full OIS modules, along with the V1 chipset. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch event later this month.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G launched in India, starts at ₹35,999

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 1, 2021

A few days back, Samsung announced the Galaxy A52s 5G in Europe. The new A-series phone is a slightly upgraded version of the already available Galaxy A52 5G. This smartphone has now made its way to India as well. Let’s take a look at what it offers and how much it costs in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Specifications and Features

The new Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a Galaxy A52 5G inside out, except for the chipset. The latest model comes powered by a much powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of a Snapdragon 750G SoC.

The handset sports a plastic build with a matte rear finish. It is IP67-certified for dust and water resistance, measures 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm in dimensions, and weighs 189g. It comes in three colors, namely Awesome Black, Awesome White, and Awesome Violet. Unfortunately, India does not get the Awesome Mint color option.

The device flaunts a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel has a centered punch-hole (Infinity-O) and 800 nits peak brightness level in high brightness mode (HBM).

Further, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP macro snapper, and a 5MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, there’s a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the phone supports dual-SIM, 5G (12 5G bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features include dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a microSD card slot, Samsung Pay, Samsung Knox, and One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 with 3 years of guaranteed OS updates.

Last but not least, the smartphone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. However, it ships with a 15W charger.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Price and Availability in India

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G retails for the following price tags in India.

6GB + 128GB – ₹35,999 ($493)
8GB + 128GB – ₹37,499 ($514)

The device is available for purchase starting today (September 1) across Samsung.com and online as well as offline retail stores.

For a limited time, customers buying the handset can avail ₹3000 cashback on HDFC Bank credit/debit cards and EMI transactions. They can also avail ₹3000 exchange bonus when they trade in their old smartphone.

Xiaomi CyberDog will be showcased in over 100 Mi Home Stores in China

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Sep 1, 2021

Xiaomi had unveiled the new CyberDog robot a couple of weeks ago during a product launch event. Now, the company has officially announced earlier today (1st September 2021) that it will be showcasing the four legged robot in over 100 Mi Home Stores across its home country of China.

The Chinese tech giant shared the news regarding the CyberDog on the Mi Home Weibo account, with image posters. Looking at these promotional posters, it is clear that the company aims on unveiling its latest product in areas like provincial capitals, capitals, and municipalities in China first. For those unaware, the CyberDog is a bio inspired quadruped robot is powered by NVIDIA’s Jetson Xavier NX AI Supercomputer for Embedded and Edge Systems paired with 128GB of SSD storage.

Furthermore, the new robot also houses a number of cameras, microphones, and sensors on the head of the robot that gives it spatial perception capabilities that is comparable to the human eye. This includes AI cameras, binocular ultra wide cameras and Intel’s RealSense D450 depth camera module that enables it to avoid obstacles as it navigates its way around. It even sports SLAM mapping and auto tracking.

While a similar quadruped robot called Spot from Boston Dynamic sells for a whopping 74,500 US Dollars, Xiaomi is offering its robot for just 9,999 Yuan (roughly 1,540 US Dollars). In other words, it makes this product significantly more affordable than the US made robot.

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Samsung reportedly working on Galaxy Book Fold 17, a foldable screen laptop

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2021

Samsung has been pushing the foldable smartphones in the market and the strategy might be working for the South Korean giant as it is witnessing record bookings for the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 phones.

Now, it seems that the company is now looking to expand the foldable technology to the laptop segment as well, starting with the Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17. The device was showcased as a concept at SID 2021 but it’s reportedly being developed by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17 Concept Showcased at SID 2021

The report, coming from @UniverseIce, confirms the Galaxy Book Fold 17 moniker for the upcoming device but nothing much is currently known about this product. It is likely to come with a 17-inch foldable display.

We expect the actual product to look a bit different compared to what the company showcased at SID 2021 earlier this year. The concept device showcased had very thin bezels around the screen, and an Under-Display Camera (UDC).

As noted, currently there’s not much known about the Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17 but if the device is indeed real and set to launch soon, we expect to know more about its features and specifications, as well as pricing and availability details in the coming weeks.

Last year, Lenovo had launched the ThinkPad X1 Fold laptop, featuring a 13.3-inch foldable OLED display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. It was first showcased at CES 2019 as “the world’s first foldable PC.”

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Samsung confirms Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta testing for Galaxy S21 smartphones this month

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Sep 1, 2021

Google has announced the latest Android 12 mobile operating system and is expected to release the stable build later this month. The first device to come running this new OS is expected to be the Pixel 6 series, set to launch in October this year.

Many smartphone manufacturers are working on releasing the Android 12 updates for their smartphones and it seems that Samsung could be among the first despite the South Korean giant being the only major Android phone manufacturer not participating in the official Android 12 Beta program.

Samsung has confirmed that the company will start testing One UI 4 Beta for three of its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra this month, i.e. September in its home market.

The company is expected to add more devices for testing the One UI 4 based on the Android 12 operating system. As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones may get the opportunity to enroll in beta testing in October.

Samsung has officially teased the arrival of One UI 4.0 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series. It’ll come with several major user interface changes, including updated icons and colors, and the Material You element of Android 12. It may also bring optimizations to Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100, as well as improvements to Samsung Knox and Samsung Notes App.

The company has been making user-friendly changes to its custom user interface and has confirmed that it will remove the advertisements from its stock applications that come pre-installed with Samsung phones. Although the company has already removed ads from the Weather app, major changes are expected to be available with One UI 4.

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OPPO Reno6 series set to launch in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in the coming days

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Sep 1, 2021

A couple of months ago, OPPO launched its latest flagship smartphone lineup — the OPPO Reno6 series in its home country China. Later, in the month of July, the devices were made available in the Indian market.

Now, the Chinese firm is expanding the footprints of the Reno6 series smartphones by launching the devices in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The phones are set to launch in the coming days in these regions and the company has already started promotions on their respective social media accounts.

The OPPO Reno6 4G and 5G models are up for pre-orders in Egypt which will end on 4th September. The phone will be launched in Kenya on 6th September and the teaser shared by the company talks about the Bokeh Flare Portrait mode.

On 9th September, the next-generation Reno6 series 5G smartphones will be officially launched in Germany and France. The landing page for the upcoming device talks about the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. Earlier, it was reported that the Reno6 Pro+ is expected to be rebranded as Reno6 Pro in the European market.

It’s not yet known if these regions will be getting the OPPO Reno6 Pro smartphones and to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event, set to take place in the coming days in different regions.

As for the specifications, the OPPO Reno6 5G features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 410 PPI pixel density, and 93.28% DCI-P3 color gamut. The display also offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 600 nits peak brightness (typical), and 91.7% screen-to-body ratio.

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. In the camera department, there’s a triple camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide unit (119° FOV), and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

On the front side, the phone features a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS, is powered by a 4,300mAh battery and comes with support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging technology.

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Xiaomi Automobile officially registered; Lei Jun is leading the team of over 300 employees

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2021

Earlier this year, China-based technology giant Xiaomi announced that it’s entering the electric vehicle business and since then, the company has been trying to find a partner in the auto manufacturing sector.

Now, the company has officially announced that the industrial and commercial registration of the Xiaomi Automobile Co. Ltd. has been completed. The firm has been set up with registration capital of 10 billion yuan and Lei Jun, founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Xiaomi Group is leading this new entity.

Since the announcement of Xiaomi entering the smart cars sector about five months ago, the company claims that it has built a team of around 300 members for the smart car business from more than 20,000 applicants. It’s not yet done with the hiring process and is looking to invite more people to join the team.

The Chinese company has been in talks with several car manufacturers for a partnership but nothing has been materialized so far. But in the recent development, it was reported that Xiaomi is looking to acquire a stake in China Evergrande’s Electric Vehicle unit.

A few weeks ago, Lei Jun visited the SAIC headquarters, adding the company to the list of other auto manufacturers that he visited, including BYD, Great Wall, Wuling, and some other well-known car-making companies.

In the past few months, Xiaomi’s management has had 85 industry visits, in-depth exchanges with more than 200 automotive industry veterans, four internal management discussions, and two formal board meetings.

Xiaomi is aiming to offer high-quality smart electric vehicles to its users globally to enjoy ubiquitous smart life, says Lei Jun. Although the initial investment of the company is about 10 billion yuan, it is set to invest around 60 billion yuan over the next 10 years as the business grows.

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Realme RMX3125 may launch soon in China, could be called Realme V21 5G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

A Realme smartphone with an RMX3125 model number was spotted at the TENAA certification site of China last month. The listing revealed its entire specs and images. It is speculated that this device may soon launch in China as with the Realme V21 moniker.

A Chinese tipster has claimed that the RMX3125 will be debuting as an upgraded version of the Realme V11 5G, which debuted in March this year. Since successor editions of Realme V3 and V5 phones have launched as Realme V13 5G and Realme V15 5G, it is likely that the upgraded edition of V11, may launch as the Realme V21 5G. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to know that the final moniker of the device.

Realme RMX3125 specifications

The Realme RMX3125 has a 6.52-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.4GHz. The device is likely to ship with a 5,000mAh (typical value) battery, which may carry support for 18W fast charging.

It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup. The handset is expected to arrive in China with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage.

The specifications of the RMX3125 are almost identical to the Realme V11 5G. The two phones mainly differ in the chipset department. The V11 is driven by the Dimensity 700 chip. Probably, the alleged V21 5G will come equipped with the Dimensity 800U SoC. The smartphone may debut at some point this month.

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Google Pixel 6 series smartphones to reportedly launch on October 28

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Jeet

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Sep 1, 2021

Google has already unveiled its next-generation Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship smartphones and has confirmed that the devices will get launched in the fall this year, without revealing the exact timeframe.

Recently, it was reported that the devices will get launched on 13th September, just a day before the Apple iPhone 13 series launch. Now, Jon Prosser refutes that and claims that the Google Pixel 6 lineup will launch on 28th October.

He also adds that both the upcoming smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be available for pre-orders from 19th October and will start shipping on the day of its launch, which is set on 28th October.

It’s important to note that the launch date here refers to the date when the devices will start shipping and be available for purchase. It is not yet known when Google will host its event revealing more details about the Pixel 6 series, including pricing and availability.

Although the date for the Pixel 6 series launch event is not yet known, it’s likely that the device could be officially announced on the day company begins taking pre-orders. So, the date may be 19th October or somewhere around it. We will get to know more details pretty soon as the launch date nears.

So far, Google has revealed some key details about the smartphones even though the full specifications sheet hasn’t been shared. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. The photography performance is expected to top the charts as the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and uses artificial intelligence along with machine learning.

The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as the phones will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor, which the company says is made especially for Pixel devices. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G spotted with Dimensity 700, 6GB RAM, and more at Play Console

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

Recently, a tipster claimed that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G smartphones in India this month. It appears that the F42 5G could be launching soon as it has emerged in the database of the Google Play Console.

In June, upcoming Samsung phones such as Galaxy Wide5 (SM-E426S) and Galaxy F42 5G (SM-E426B). The identical model numbers suggested that the Wide5 and F42 5G could be the same phone arriving with different names in different markets. The Wide5 could be heading to South Korea, and the F42 5G is likely to release in India.

[EXCLUSIVE] Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (Samsung Galaxy Wide5) listed on Google Play Console. Launching in India Soon.

Samsung Galaxy F42 Specifications:
– FHD+ Infinity V display
– Mediatek Dimensity 700 Soc
– Android 11
– 6GB RAM
– Sidemounted Fingerprint Sensor
– Blue Colour Coming pic.twitter.com/ZhnYJWXtPd

— தமிழன் டெக்கினிக்கல் (Tamilan Techinical) (@TTechinical) September 1, 2021

As can be seen, the Galaxy F42 and Galaxy Wide5 monikers are both mentioned in the Google Play Console listing. It reveals that the smartphone supports an FHD+ resolution and it is powered by the Dimensity 700 chip (MT6833V/NZA).

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. The above-shown image that has appeared in the Play Console listing shows that it will be sporting a teardrop notch and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Speculations are rife that this device will be a rebranded version of the existing Galaxy A22 5G smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G specifications

The Galaxy A22 5G has a 6.6-inch FHD+ teardrop notch screen. The Dimensity 700 SoC-powered phone ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging.

The smartphone features a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear shell has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It has additional features such as a microSD card slot and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite white variant to launch soon, render leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro flagship phones on Sept. 15 globally. According to 91mobiles, tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will also announce a white variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite. He has shared a leaked render of the new color variant.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite (originally known as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G) debuted back in March. It was made available in colors such as Vinyl Black, Tuscany Coral, and Jazz Blue. As shown below, the smartphone will soon be available in a new white variant. A closer look at the model reveals that it features some sort of texture on its back.

Xiaomi 11 Lite specifications

The 11 Lite has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. For selfies, it has a front camera of 6-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 732G chipset fuels the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. It features a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

In related news, Xiaomi is reportedly working on a phone called Xiaomi 11 Lite NE. it is expected to arrive in global markets and India. It is rumored to come with Snapdragon 778G chip. Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the specs of the device.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro / 11T render emerges to reveal design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

Xiaomi is going to hold a launch event on Sept. 15. The event is likely to see the arrival of the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro. These flagship phones are expected to succeed last year’s Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphone. Yesterday, a Vietnamese YouTuber had reportedly shared the mockup renders of the 11T Pro. Now, 91mobiles has leaked a fresh render of the Mi 11T / 11T Pro. Like last year’s models, the upcoming Mi 11T will be sporting an identical design.

The leaked render of the Xiaomi 11T Pro shows that it will be sporting a centrally aligned punch-hole screen with a slightly thick chin. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key, which seems to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi 11T Pro leaked render by 91mobiles

A closer look at the black-colored camera module reveals it features a triple camera unit led by a 108-megapixel primary camera, a triple-LED flash, and another sensor. It can be said based on a previously seen UK retailer listing that the device will come in three colors such as Celestial Blue, Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight White.

The Xiaomi 11T is expected to sport an identical design. Instead of a 108-megapixel main camera, it is likely to feature a 64-megapixel primary camera. Both models are likely to feature the Dimensity 1200 chip and an OLED screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Some reports claim that the Pro model will have a Snapdragon 888 chip.

The 11T and 11T Pro phones are expected to arrive in two variants such as 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB of storage. Both phones are speculated to house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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Purported Meizu 18s, 18s Pro, and M172Q have bagged 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

A couple of new Meizu phones with model numbers such as M172Q, M182Q, and M192Q have received the 3C certification authority of China. The 3C listings have revealed the charging capabilities of these Meizu phones.

It is speculated that the M182Q and M192Q Meizu phones will be launching in the Chinese market as the Meizu 18s and Meizu 18s Pro. Their 3C listings reveal the vanilla model may carry support for 36W fast charging, whereas the Pro model is likely to carry support for 40W rapid charging.

The M172Q Meizu phone is likely to arrive with a 30W fast charging. At present, there is no word on the identity of the device. Some reports claim that it may come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset, but there is no official confirmation on it.

Meizu 18s, 18s Pro specifications (Rumored)

Meizu 18s (Meizu M182Q) TENAA — TENAA images of Meizu 18s

The Meizu 18s has a 6.2-inch AMOLED QHD+ display, whereas the Meizu 18s Pro features a 6.7-inch AMOLED QHD+ screen. Both smartphones are likely to feature Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 8 GB / 12 GB, and 128 GB / 256 GB storage. The 18s may feature a 3.910mAh battery, whereas the 18s Pro may come with a 4,410mAh battery.

Meizu 18s Pro (Meizu M192Q) TENAA — TENAA images of Meizu 18s Pro

For selfies, the vanilla variant has a 16-megapixel front camera, while the Pro model will be sporting a 44-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the 18s may sport a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro model could be equipped with a 50-megapixel + 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 0.3-megapixel quad-camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in works, likely to be most affordable 5G phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 1, 2021

At present, the Galaxy A22 5G is the cheapest 5G phone from the brand. Fresh information shared by GalaxyClub.nl reveals that Samsung is now working on a new A-series smartphone called the Galaxy A13 5G, which will be succeeding the Galaxy A12 from last year. The publication claims that it will be debuting as the most affordable 5G phone from Samsung.

Nothing much is known on the specifications of the Galaxy A13 5G. The publication has revealed that its model number is SM-A136B. The A22 5G was introduced with a pricing of 229 euros. Hence, there is a possibility that the A13 5G could be priced under 200 euros (~$236).

The Galaxy A12 was announced in December 2020. Hence, it is likely that its successor will be breaking cover by the end of this year or early 2022. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on the device in the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy A12 specifications

The Galaxy A12 has a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Helio P35 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The device offers up to 128 GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

The A12 has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear shell has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

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Huawei Watch 3 series latest firmware update brings smart gesture control

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Huawei is bringing a cool new feature to the Watch 3 series. The smartwatch will be getting gesture controls highlighted by three smart gestures. Users can turn on the gesture control feature by heading to the application menu and click on Settings> Accessibility> Gestures to turn on the smart gesture feature.

The three smart gestures that will be available to users include raising your wrist and rubbing your fingers on the screen to open the Alipay QR code for contactless payment. The second one is making a fist and releasing it to answer an incoming call and finally, flipping the wrist to mute the call instantly is the third gesture. These are pretty cool and we expect the company to add more gesture control options in the future.

The Huawei Watch 3 series comprising of the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro was released in June this year after a hiatus since 2017 when the Watch 2 was released. The four-year wait was apparently worth it as the watch comes with several interesting features including a 3D rotating crown as well as a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels, a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a maximum brightness of 1000nit, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The watch also features a stainless steel body, a 3D large-curvature mirror design, a 450mAH battery and is available in different strap options.

It runs on Huawei’s homegrown HarmonyOS 2 which is availing users of this cool new feature. Apart from gesture control, the watch also features 100+ sports modes, supports temperature, heart rate monitoring, fall detection, sedentary reminder among others. You also get support for remote camera shutter, music control, remote car control, smart home control, etc.

There is no release schedule yet for this update but since the watch is sold in markets outside China, we expect this feature to be available on the global version too.

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Boult Audio Encore TWS Earbuds with ENC, IPX7 arrives India for Rs. 1999 (~$27)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Indian audio technology manufacturer Boult has in recent times been churning out several impressive and topnotch audio products. The last we heard of was the Audio Probass Qcharge wireless earphones. The company has now unveiled yet another wireless earbuds. The product is dubbed Boult Audio Encore TWS earbuds.

The AirBass Encore comes with quad receivers with Electronic Noise Cancellation technology. The earbuds also features an IPX7 water, and sweat resistance. The charging box uses a USB Type-C port and that’s just the beginning.

The truly wireless earbuds have an oval-molded bud with a 60° angle for the stem It equally features soft silicone tips for better noise cancellation and ambient noise. It guarantees vivid bass, completely clear highs, and stable mids as a result of the microwoofers encased in aluminium.

Furthermore, you get an IPX7 water and sweat resistant build meaning you can take it out jogging or during workout sessions. Each of the earbuds also features touch controls for volume, music playback, and call control. They likewise have quad receivers with ENC that empowers noise-free session during audio and video calls.

Perhaps, the battery power which the earbuds is touted to have is the major highlight of the product announcement. While each of the buds can last up to 6 hours on a single charge, the charging box can be used to extend that to upwards of 36 hours of playback. The charging box can be fast-charged using its USB-C port so that you never completely run out of power. It can be fully charged in just an hour and half.

Talking of the price and availability, the Boult Audio AirBass Encore TWS earbuds carries a price tag of Rs. 1,999 (~$27) and is presently available on Amazon.in. It is available in White and Black colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Exynos version hits GeekBench as the S20 FE gets a new update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Samsung‘s pocket-friendly Galaxy S21 FE has been a long time coming but the company is yet to release a launch date for the much-anticipated device. There are speculations that the device will be launched on September 8. While we await official confirmation, a new detail has emerged about the Galaxy S21 FE.

A model believed to be the Galaxy S21 FE has appeared on GeekBench. This isn’t the first time the device will be making an appearance on GeekBench but what makes this spectacular is that the model is powered by an Exynos chipset. Specifically, the device which bears the model number SM-G990E is equipped with the Exynos 2100 flagship processor.

The Exynos version may likely be released in some markets. But that may cause some controversies considering that the chipset is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 888 which will also power some models of the S21 FE. The GeekBench score of 1,084 points and 3,316 points on the single and multi-core tests attests to this. We also recall how the Exynos 990 released last year performed way below the Snapdragon 865. Thankfully, the Exynos 2100 isn’t so far behind the Snapdragon 888.

In a related development, Samsung has started seeding the latest Android security patch for the month of September to the Galaxy S20 FE even before the start of September. The update ushers in the firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and has a 790MB size. Apart from the security patch, the update doesn’t bring any new features aside from improved system stability.

The update is already been pushed to some users in Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovenia, Nordic countries, Czech Republic, Poland, and the Baltic region. We expect Samsung to expand the update to more markets soon. You can manually check for the update by navigating to the phone’s Settings > Software update menu.

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Sony Xperia 1 III silently goes on pre-orders in Vietnam, get free Sony WH-XM4 when you pre-order it

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Pranav

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Aug 31, 2021

Sony introduced the Xperia 1 III in April this year, but it was only available in the United States. Anyway, the phone had a slow rollout, beginning with pre-orders on July 1st and the official release after a month on August 19th. At the time of the launch, Sony was offering free Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones for those who pre-ordered the smartphone in the US. Now, the Sony Xperia 1 III has silently reached the Vietnamese market and it also comes with a free gift.

The popular Vietnamese leaker, Chun has affirmed that the phone is priced at 34,990,000 Dong(~$1,540) and those who pre-order it will get a pair of wireless headphones. This time around, the company is offering the more premium Sony WH-XM4 headphones for those to pre-order the Xperia 1 III. The pre-order period will be from September 1 to September 15 and it will start shipping from September 17.

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a 6.5-inch display with a 4K resolution. It is an OLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 21:9 wide aspect ratio. It has a quad-rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and lastly a TOF sensor. Upfront, it has an 8MP camera at the front.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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Bose QuietComfort 45 arrives with an unchanged design but better ANC and USB-C charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2021

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II was one of the top headphones a few years ago as a result of its impressive features one of which is active noise cancellation. However, it has been overtaken by competitors such as Sony’s WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4. Now, Bose is ready to take back its crown with its new headphones, the QuietComfort 45.

The new pair of headphones doesn’t look too different from its predecessors but Bose says it has made some upgrades. The headphones are said to be light and comfortable and “features smooth cushions with no pleats, luxuriously plush synthetic leather, and minimal clamping force.”.

Bose says the noise canceling is better and it has added a new Aware Mode that allows you to be aware of your environment and provides the feeling that you are not wearing headphones at all. The QuietComfort 45 has a button on the left earcup to switch between Quiet Mode for full noise-canceling or Aware Mode.

The new pair of headphones now come with a fourth external microphone which improves voice pickup better than its predecessor and even the competition. Bose says during calls, the headphones isolate and focus on the user’s voice while a noise-rejecting algorithm filters out environmental sounds for clearer conversations even in windy conditions.

The QuietComfort 45 boasts a battery life of 24 hours and charges via UBS-C, a welcome upgrade from the MicroUSB of the QuietComfort 35 II. The headphones fully charge in 2.5 hours and there is support for fast charging – a 15-minute charge will provide up to 2.5 hours of listening time. There is a companion app that is available on the App Store and Google Play Store. There is no built-in voice assistant this time but a press and hold of the multifunction button allows you to access your phone’s voice assistant.

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Bose has put a price tag of $329 on the headphones and it can be pre-ordered in Black or White Smoke on the manufacturer’s website. It will ship on September 23.

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