Earlier, news broke that the upcoming iPhone 13‘s will ship with improved fast charging technology. Reports indicated that the series will support 25W fast charging technology. Now, in addition to the previous leak, we’ve another battery-related leak. This time it’s about the increased battery size and smaller components in the upcoming iPhones.
According to Digitimes, Apple will equip bigger batteries for upcoming iPhones. That said, this would only happen after getting some extra space to place the bigger battery cell. It is said that Apple will use smaller components in order to save space for this bigger battery.
Reportedly, Apple has also increased the adoption of IPD(Integrated Passive Devices) for the peripherals in the upcoming phones. Again, these peripherals would be smaller in size.
With a drastic increase in the adoption of IPDs, the chip manufacturing partners like TSMC and Amkor are slated to get solid business opportunities. Not just iPhones, even iPads, and MacBooks will get smaller components.
Additionally, Apple has also approved TSMC’s 6th generation chips for mass production. These chips will be used in upcoming phones.
Moreover, a previous leak revealed that the Apple iPhone 13 series will be thicker in size as compared to the current iPhone 12 series. Although the leak from Digitimes didn’t really reveal if this year’s iPhone 13 series will equip these chips. But, we can at least expect future iPhones to get a big battery and smaller components.
It is already known that Honor will be announcing the Honor Magic 3 series of flagship phones and Honor V7 Pro tablet on Aug. 12 in China. Today, the company confirmed that it will be also announcing the Honor X20 smartphone through the same event.
Shown below is the launch date poster of the Honor X20. As can be seen, the display of the X20 features a pill-shaped cutout, which indicates that it will be sporting a dual selfie camera system.
The rear side of the X20 features a round-shaped camera housing. A closer look reveals that it houses a 64-megapixel triple camera unit and an LED flash. For security, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The poster also confirms the two color variants of the device.
The poster also confirms that the Honor X20’s screen will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 66W fast charging. It will be driven by a 6nm chipset. Past reports have revealed that the Honor X20 will be equipped with the Dimensity 900 chipset, which powers other devices such as Honor 50 SE and OPPO Reno6 5G. The other specs of the X20 are under wraps. Probably, the handset will be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$309).
The Honor X20 will be positioned higher than the X20 SE that debuted in June in China. With a starting price of 1,799 Yuan (~$278), the X20 SE features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a centrally aligned punch-hole, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit, Dimensity 700 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, Magic UI 4.0 based on Android 11, and a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charge support.
Multiple reports have revealed that Samsung is working on an improved version of the Galaxy A52 that debuted earlier this year. The new device is expected to hit the market with the Galaxy A52s moniker. Its launch seems to be drawing near as it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority.
The FCC listing of the Galaxy A52s (SM-A526B model number) has revealed only a few details. The listing revealed that the device is equipped with connectivity features like 4×4 MIMO, n5/n66 5G bands, and NFC.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G bags FCC certification Launching soon in India 🇮🇳 already approved BIS
Specs & price: – Snapdragon 778G – 6GB/8GB ram – Android 11 – NFC – n5 & n66 two 5G bands – 4×4 MIMO for LTE
Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy A52s could be Samsung’s first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 778G SoC. The handset was seen with the Qualcomm chip, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS at the Geekbench benchmarking site recently. The rest of its specs are under wraps. It is speculated that the handset may borrow its other features from the Galaxy A52 5G.
A recent leak revealed that the Galaxy A52s will be arriving in hues such as Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Mint. The 128 GB storage variant of the device may hit the European markets with a price tag of €434.64 (~$515).
To recollect, the Galaxy A52 5G features a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that supports a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear camera setup includes a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS support) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system.
The Snapdragon 750G powered A52 5G has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging. It is equipped with other features like an IP67 certified waterproof and dustproof body, an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and a microSD card slot.
Earlier this year, in March, Realme revealed that it had around 70 million users, having sold 42 million smartphones last year. At the time, the company said that it was aiming to have a global user base of 100 million users by the end of this year. Realme has now achieved that goal well ahead of its deadline.
Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe has revealed that the company now has more than 100 million users globally. Out of those 100 million users, around 50 million are from India, making it the biggest market for the brand.
This isn’t surprising given that Realme was started in India as a sub-brand of OPPO and during the initial years, the company was present exclusively in India. It’s been a couple of years since Realme started expanding to other regions around the world.
The brand is now gearing up to launch new smartphones in the Indian market, as revealed in the latest episode of #AskMadhav. The company will be launching the Realme GT series on 18th August in India, which includes Realme GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Master Edition, and GT Master Explorer Edition. It is expected to have a starting price of around ₹30,000 (~$404).
Realme has unveiled its latest concept smartphone named Realme Flash, touted as the world’s first Android phone to come with support for magnetic wireless charging. The company has also launched two models of Realme MagDart magnetic wireless chargers but there’s no information about pricing and availability in the market.
Last year, Qualcomm had launched Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC for wearable devices and now the company is gearing up to launch its successor, which is likely to be called Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100.
Folks at XDA-Developershave come across build ID “LAW.UM.2.0-00700-SW5100.00” while digging code in Qualcomm’s Code Aurora Forum. In this context, “LAW” stands for “Linux Android Wear” and for those who are unaware, Android Wear is the operating system that is now known as Wear OS.
The “UM” stands for “Unified Modem” and “SW5100” is referring to the Snapdragon Wear 5100 name. As per the report, the chip is codenamed “monaco.” It is expected to be based on Qualcomm’s “bengal” platform.
This new chip could come with a quad-core processor with ARM Cortex-A73 cores. For comparison, the current-generation Snapdragon 4100 comes with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 configuration.
The report goes on to mention that code snippets indicate that this new chip for wearable devices is based on Android 10 and Android 11. So, there’s a question mark about the support for the Wear OS 3 platform which is a unified version of Google and Samsung’s operating system for wearable devices.
Qualcomm has announced that the existing Snapdragon Wear 3100, 4100, and 4100+ chips are capable of running Wear OS 3 but it’s unlikely that the device manufacturers will be releasing a major update for the devices.
A few days ago, the company also announced the Wearables Ecosystem Accelerator program, which aims to have Qualcomm at the center of the upcoming Wear OS devices.
While Qualcomm has released a few chips for wearable devices, it has not been able to make its mark in this segment. Even smartphone makers are now slowly designing their own chips, Google is the latest example with its Tensor SoC. It will be interesting to see what Qualcomm has up its sleeves to remain a dominant player in the market.
Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event on 11th August where the company will be launching its next-generation foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, among a few other devices.
Ahead of the official announcement, key specifications and pricing details of the device have already been leaked for the Korean and European markets. Now, days before the official launch, the pricing details for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 in the Indian market have surfaced online.
As per the report, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will be priced around ₹1,35,000 which roughly converts to $1,818 but the recommended sale price is said to be ₹1,49,99 (approximately $2,020). On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will be priced at ₹90,000, about $1,212 but will go on sale for around ₹80,000, approximately $1,077.
Based on the leaked pricing, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is pricier than its predecessor but the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip series smartphone will be the most affordable foldable smartphone available in the market.
When compared to European pricing, the Indian pricing of these upcoming foldable smartphones is significantly lower. As per Evan Blass, the Galaxy Z Fold model will start at €1,899 while the Galaxy Z Flip 3 at €1,099 in Europe.
This time, the company has also confirmed that the foldable smartphones will have support for the S Pen stylus, further improving the user experience of the larger screen devices. The development comes as the South Korean giant has canceled the Galaxy Note series.
To know for sure how the devices are priced, we will have to wait for the official Galaxy Unpacked launch event which is scheduled for 11th August. We expect the devices to go on sale soon after the official launch.
After weeks of leaks, Xiaomi has finally confirmed the Mi MIX 4 launch date. The company revealed through a Weibo post today that the Mi MIX 4 will be announced at 7:30 PM (local time) on Aug. 10. Multiple reports have revealed that the next generation MIX device will be the company’s first smartphone to feature an in-display camera.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 launch event will be held just a day before Samsung’s Unpacked event (Aug. 11) that will see the arrival of multiple products like the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4 series, and Galaxy Buds2. It is speculated that apart from launching the Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi may also announce other products like the Mi CC11 series, Mi Pad 5 lineup, and MIUI 13.
It is believed that the Xiaomi phone with the 2016118C model number that was recently seen at Chinese certification platforms like 3C and TENAA could be the Mi MIX 4 flagship. The 3C certification revealed that the device may come with a 120W fast charging. Rumors have it that the device will also carry support for 70W or 80W wireless charging.
The TENAA listing of the device has only revealed that it could be available in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Reports have suggested that its highest variant may offer 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Rumors have it that the company may use Micron’s LPPDR5 uMCP solution on the device.
It goes without saying that the Mi MIX 4 will continue to offer a truly bezeless experience since it will come equipped with an in-screen camera. Due to the incorporation of the new selfie camera tech, the Mi MIX 4 may only carry support for Full HD+ resolution. However, it is expected to offer a better viewing experience than conventional 1080p panels.
The Snapdragon 888 or the newer Snapdragon 888 Plus could be present under the hood of the Mi MIX 4. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The rear camera setup of the phone may feature a Samsung GN1s 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper. It will come preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11. A recent report claimed that it may come with UWB and mmWave 5G support.
Honor Magic 3 series of smartphones is all set to launch on Aug. 12 in China. Ahead of the launch, the purported Magic 3 series phone with model number ELZ-AN10 has paid visit to the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing has revealed that the key specs of the phone.
The Honor ELZ-AN10 has scored 3556 and 10257 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively. The base frequency of the chipset is mentioned as 1.80GHz. However, its source code reveals that its prime core can score up to 3.00GHz. The source code has also revealed that it is equipped with Adreno 660 GPU.
These clues suggest that the ELZ-AN10 smartphone is driven by the all-new Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The Geekbench has further revealed that the Magic 3 Pro is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.
Reliable tipster Teme recently released a render of the Honor Magic 3 series. It revealed that the device is equipped with a waterfall curved display with a pill-shaped cutout. The rear view of the phone shows that it has a round-shaped camera module that seems to house as many as five cameras and an LED flash. The penta-lens setup reportedly includes three 64-megapixel cameras, a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Rumors have it that the Magic 3 will feature a 6.76-inch display that delivers 2272 x 1344 pixels resolution, up to 12 GB of RAM, a quad-camera setup and 66W rapid charging. The Magic 3 Pro may come with a 1228p high-resolution display. It may arrive with support for 50W wireless charging and 100W wired charging.
So far, Realme has launched three Realme 8 series of smartphones such as Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro, and Realme 8 5G in India. In the latest episode of the AskMadhav series, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company will be soon launching two more devices in the series called the Realme 8i and Realme 8s in India.
According to a recent leak, the Realme 8s will be sporting a 6.5-inch display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be a 5G-enabled device featuring the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset. The SoC will be coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.
The Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0 will come preinstalled on the Realme 8s. The device will feature a 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Realme 8s
Recently, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3151 was seen at multiple certification sites such as FCC, TKDN (Indonesia), BIS (India), and EEC (Europe). A Columbian certification revealed that the RMX3151 will be arriving in the market with the Realme 8i moniker.
The FCC certification revealed that the Realme 8i measures 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm and weighs 194 grams. The listing suggests that it could be a glass-bodied phone. A schematic of the device found in the FCC documents revealed that it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The device will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. It will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery and it will come with connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. The handset does not seem to support 5G connectivity. The other specifications of the device are under the wraps.
Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has finally confirmed the Realme GT launch date for India. In the latest edition of the AskMadhav YouTube series, Sheth confirmed that both smartphones will be made official on Aug. 18. He also shared some other information about the upcoming Realme GT series for India.
The Realme GT 5G for India will have the same specs as its global edition. In addition, it will be available in the same colors as the global version, which means it will come in Dashing Silver, Dashing Blue, and Racing Yellow (leather variant). The Realme GT Master Edition inspired by traveling and suitcases will also debut alongside it.
Realme GT 5G
Last month in China, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Edition with ridged patterns and soft-touch leather inspired from suitcases. While the GT and GT Master are set to launch on Aug. 18, there is no word on whether the GT Master Explorer will be made available in India at some point.
Realme GT and GT Master Edition specifications
The Realme GT and GT Master Edition have a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. While the former is powered by Snapdragon 888 and 12 GB of RAM, the latter features the Snapdragon 778G chip and 8 GB of RAM. Both devices offer up to 256 GB of internal storage, and they are preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.
Realme GT Master Edition
The GT and GT Master Edition are fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The former has a 16-megapixel front camera, whereas the latter gets a 32-megapixel selfie camera. They are powered by a 4,300mAh and a 4,500mAh battery, respectively, and they are equipped with support for 65W fast charging.
The Galaxy S20 series is known for poor sales. As a result, Samsung not only released the Galaxy S21 series a month earlier but also priced it cheaper. Despite that, the latest Galaxy S series models sales figure is said to be even lower than that of its predecessors.
Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra
According to a report by Kiwoom Securities (via Business Post), Samsung only managed to sell 13.5 million units of the Galaxy S21 series during its first six months in the market. The report states that the sales decreased by 20% and a whopping 47% when compared with the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy S10 series respectively.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series models are said to be the worst-performing Galaxy S series smartphones in the initial six months post-release. In fact, as per data, the sales of the Galaxy S lineup have been decreasing gradually every year.
Looks like people have lost interest in the iconic Galaxy S series. Unfortunately, that’s not the only bad news for Samsung. Chinese tech giant Xiaomi overtook the South Korean tech giant to become the largest smartphone brand in Europe for the first time in Q2 2021. For those unaware, Xiaomi is also the world’s second-largest smartphone brand at the moment.
Since there will not be a Galaxy Note this year, Samsung will continue promoting the Galaxy S21 series in the second half of the year to boost sales. However, the company will be focussing more on the Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones.
To overcome this issue, Samsung is expected to use an AMD GPU-equipped Exynos chipset in the next year’s Galaxy S22 series. This SoC is said to be more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 895. The company anticipates that this differentiating factor will improve dwindling sales of the Galaxy S series.
According to the Chinese Weibo user that goes by Arsenal, OPPO has a Dimensity 810-powered phone scheduled for release soon. The Weibo post by the source says that the chipset is expected to have a similar performance to the Kirin 820.
The source goes on to mention that the unnamed OPPO phone will have an LCD panel with a high refresh rate and a large battery capacity too.
MediaTek does seem to have a couple of new chipsets planned for launch soon. Last month it was reported that a variant of the Dimensity 1100 called the Dimensity 1100U is coming soon. The source said the 6nm chipset is already being tested in a mid-range phone but the identity of the manufacturer is still unknown.
We expect these new processors and phones will arrive this month but before then, we should see more details surface.
In the buildup to the scheduled unveiling of the Magic 3 on August 12, Honor has released an official video teaser that highlights several features of the upcoming device. Some of the features showcased in the video include the display and cooling system.
What can be seen from the short video clip is that the screen of the Honor Magic 3 houses a pill-shaped cutout for the dual front camera setup. A sneak peek is also provided in the video of an animation of the cooling system well kitted to optimize the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.
Honor has continued to flourish since it exited from Huawei. The outlook remains bright for the company, and it would continue to pursue the delivery of innovative and attractive products in its areas of strength.
The Honor Magic 3 will have 8GB of RAM and it will run on Android 11 from the box. Further specs released indicate that the Honor Magic 3 has a monster 5 rear camera setup consisting of three 64MP sensors, a 50MP main shooter, and a 2MP depth helper.
There are still some details yet to be unfurled for the Honor Magic 3 including pricing and availability details. As we move closer to the August 12 event, we expect some official teasers and leaks for the device.
Tesla in recent times has come under pressure when accidents involving its electric vehicles occur. The Autopilot has most times been fingered as the proximate cause of several crashes. However, the recent story from Norway gives a more rounded perspective on the importance of this technological and safety feature in EVs.
A Tesla driver in Norway who decided to drive while under the influence of alcohol has been saved from a possibly fatal crash. The driver fell asleep while behind the wheels of his Model S EV, but the Autopilot which was operational at the time carefully navigated the vehicle to a halt.
The Autopilot provides a safety net while driving as it uses a slew of technologies to provide navigational guidance to the driver. The incident happened in Norway’s eastern district last weekend.
Some part of the incident is believed to have been filmed, as other motorists watched the 24-year old man sleeping on the wheels while the Model S was in motion. The car then successfully parked by the roadside while the man remained unconscious, as onlookers tried to wake him up from his sleep.
The local police later arrived at the scene and established that the driver was drunk. The name of the man has not been mentioned. The police also released a public statement on the incident. The man had denied he was driving the vehicle at the time he was picked.
The Autopilot is often misunderstood and misused by drivers of Tesla’s EVs leading to sometimes deadly crashes. It is a driver-assist system and not a self-driving one. When activated, it regularly sends signals to the driver to hold the steering wheel. When these signals are repeatedly ignored, the car will navigate to a stop in a safe position.
When Apple announced the Apple M1 iMac earlier this year, it also showed off a handful of new accessories such as the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. Previously, some of these accessories were exclusive to the new iMac but starting today, they can now be purchased separately.
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID comes in two versions – one without a numeric keypad and another with numeric Keypad. The former is priced at $149 while the latter is $179.
The Touch ID button is located right above the Delete key and it provides secure authentication for logging in and making purchases. The keyboard itself is wireless and packs a rechargeable that will last up to a month on a single charge. Apple ships it with a braided USB-C to Lightning cable that will be used for pairing and charging the keyboard.
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is compatible with all Macs with Apple silicon running macOS 11.4.
Magic Keyboard
There is also a Magic Keyboard without Touch ID priced at $99. It too is wireless and has a rechargeable battery. Apple says it pairs automatically with your Mac and it also comes with a braided USB-C to Lightning cable.
The Magic Keyboard is compatible with Macs running macOS 11.3 or later, iPads with iPadOS 14.5 or later, and iPhones and iPods with iOS 14.5 or later.
Magic Mouse
There new Magic Mouse is priced at $79 and is wireless and rechargeable. It has a multi-touch surface that allows the user to perform gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling. While it also comes with a braided cable, Apple has kept the lightning port under the mouse.
Magic Trackpad
The $129 Magic Trackpad is wireless and rechargeable too and is packed with support for multi-port gestures and Force Touch technology. The trackpad is covered in glass and there are sensors underneath that detect the different pressures you apply.
Like the Magic Mouse, it is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled Macs running OS X 10.11 or later and iPad running iPadOS 13.4 or later.
All of the accessories are available for purchase on the Apple website.
After July, August has to be the busiest month for smartphone manufacturers. This month, we’ll see more than 8 confirmed smartphone launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola, Realme, Redmi, iQOO, and others. While we are waiting for some flagships like iQOO 8 and Realme X9, some budget phones like Redmi 10 are also in the pipeline. Well, we’ll also see foldable phones this month. Before enticing you any further, let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in August 2021.
1. Motorola Edge S Pro
Motorola has scheduled a launch event for August 5 where it is expected to unveil the Motorola Edge S Pro smartphone in China. For starters, it won’t be a brand new phone, rather, it is rumored to be a rebranded model of the recently launched Motorola Edge 20 Pro in the global market.
The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will flaunt a 108MP triple rear camera system with a dedicated periscope telephoto sensor. It will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery. The battery will support 30W fast charging technology.
2. Motorola Edge 20 Series
Although not confirmed, the Motorola Edge 20 series comprising two phones is expected to land in India. The exact launch date is yet to be learned but it is tipped to launch this month itself.
Last month, Motorola quietly unveiled the Edge 20 series in the global market but it comprises three phones – Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite. Now, it remains to be seen which two are coming to the Indian market.
Regardless of whichever phone, the series packs a 6.7-inch OLED panel and comes with a high refresh rate display. The Edge 20 has the Snapdragon 778G SoC, whereas the Edge 20 Pro is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the other hand, the Edge 20 Lite has the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC. If we consider a flagship, we can expect the Pro model and either of the other two to launch in India.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be an upgrade over the Z Flip 2 with a larger 1.3-inch outer screen. It will sport a 6.7-inch foldable display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will flaunt a 6.2-inch outer display and a 7.5-inch foldable ultra-thin panel. It will support a higher 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. The Z Fold 3 could be powered by the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 888 i.e. Snapdragon 888+ SoC.
4. iQOO 8
After many leaks, today, iQOO has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone – the iQOO 8. The smartphone will launch on August 17 and will succeed the iQOO 7 series and will have highlighting specs like a 2K resolution display, 120W fast charging, and a Snapdragon 888+ SoC.
The iQOO 8 series will ship with Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO panels supporting dynamic refresh rate technology. That said, the screen will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on OriginOS(Android 11) and is expected to have a refreshed design.
5. Realme GT series/Realme X9 Series
After the China launch, the Realme GT series is slated to land in India. Recently, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the series including the Realme GT, GT Master Edition, GT Master Explorer Edition, and GT Neo will launch on August 18.
The smartphone series packs a Super AMOLED display and a high 120Hz screen refresh rate. The GT Master Explorer Edition will feature a unique design with a slightly larger display and better cameras.
In addition to this, Realme is also expected to launch the flagship Realme X9 series in China. The series has passed multiple certifications and it is revealed that the phones will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset.
6. Realme 8s, Realme 8i
We’ve got a few more Realme phones launching this month. Previous reports revealed that Realme could launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8s and Realme 8i. While there are limited details for the 8i smartphone, we do have plenty of information about the Realme 8s.
According to a leak, the Realme 8s will feature a 6.5-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz screen refresh rate. It will boast a 64MP quad rear camera system and a 16MP single-camera setup.
Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support.
7. Redmi 10
Rumors have it that Redmi will soon launch the vanilla Redmi 10 phones in India. It recently appeared on FCC and it revealed that the device will run on Android 11 out of the box. The Redmi 10 is also tipped to feature improved cameras over its predecessor. The device may launch with 50MP triple rear cameras.
8. Samsung Galaxy A52s
Samsung is expected to launch a new A-series phone in India this month. Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A52s will debut with mid-range specs. The device has bagged several certifications and it was revealed that the phone has Snapdragon 778G processor.
It will come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is expected to feature a large AMOLED panel and multiple camera lenses. As of now, the other details including the exact launch date are unknown. But, we can expect the phone to launch sometime in August.
OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 9 series smartphones earlier this year with high-end specifications and decent features. OnePlus 9 series follows the same naming scheme and pricing structure as that of the OnePlus 8 series. At the launch, the OnePlus 9 Pro pricing was quite decent and a recent discount from Giztop makes the pricing more competitive.
The interested buyers can get a $50 discount using the coupon code – OP9850. Make sure to grab the discount fast as it is only applicable till 10 August. It is available in three color options of Black, Green and Silver.
OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with an 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage. There’s a 6.7-inch AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. Furthermore, the smartphone houses an in-display fingerprint sensor for easy accessibility.
It carries quad-rear cameras consisting of a 48MP primary Sony IMX689 sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 2MP macro shooter. A 16MP selfie camera is present on the front.
It bundles a 4500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast Warp Charging technology. OnePlus 9 Pro runs on Android 11-based OxygenOS.
It is an exceptional deal for interested users who are looking to buy the OnePlus 9 pro. You can choose between different storage options including 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage options. Use coupon code – OP9850 to get a $50 discount on the checkout page.
Chinese audio company, 1More, has unveiled its latest set of audio devices under the omthing brand name for the Indian accessories market. The ‘omthing’ moniker means One More Thing and reflects the company’s desire to continue to develop products that would appeal to a wide range of customers, and still be cost-friendly. The three products released are the omthing AirFree Pods, the AirFree TWS earbuds, and the AirFree Lace Neckband, all available exclusively from Flipkart.
The AirFree Pods sport a lightweight design and have 13mm composite titanium dynamic drivers, powered by a Qualcomm chip. The AirFree Pods can offer up to 20 hours of entertainment on a full charge and connected to the charging case. It supports aptX and AAC Bluetooth codecs. The AirFree Pods also have four microphones that are primed to provide Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) and give greater clarity in calls and other activities. This is in combination with the Qualcomm cVc 8.0 noise-canceling technology. The omthing AirFree Pods retail for Rs. 3,999 ($54). It can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly.
omthing AirFree Pods
The omthing AirFree TWS earbuds is also a lightweight truly wireless device with 7mm dynamic drivers and 4 ENC mics. It has touch controls, IPX4 rated, and also offers 20 hours of playback when the battery is fully charged. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is priced at Rs. 2499 ($34).
omthing AirFree TWSomthing AirFree Lace Neckband
The last product on the Omthing lineup for India is the AirFree Lace Neckband which costs Rs. 1,499 ($20). It is a wireless Bluetooth 5.0 headset with 10mm dynamic drivers and 1PX4 water resistance. The wireless headset has onboard controls for music, volume optimization, and calls. The 160mAh battery offers up to 12 hours of playback on a full charge.
All three audio products are available exclusively in India via Flipkart and are already on sale.
BN-Link which is the arm of the smart product of Century Product Inc has extended its presence in the European market. The company aims to majorly expand its portfolio of cost-effective smart product majorly across UK, Germany and France.
BN Link estimated to increase its user base from 3 Million to 9 Million by 2023. Majority of the new users are expected to join from the European continent. The IoT devices from the company are going to enhance the connectivity among appliances for the European homes.
Riding over the success since 2014, several products are ranked as Bestseller in the Amazon’s electrical outlet switched category. Century Product Inc-based BN Link was formed in 2019 with an aim to offer smart lights, switches, sockets and other smart accessories to link the new smart world. These products were added with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility for easy and effective control.
Due to the state-of art features, BN Link has registered a remarkable 47% growth in teh US market. It is likely to replicate the success across the European nations by offering outstanding products at an affordable price.
BN Link’s 133TJ Smart WiFi Plug is marked as the Amazon’s choice in Electrical Outlet Switches. The smart WiFi Plug offers seamless connectivity via Android and iOS device from anywhere around the globe. It carries the ability to calculate the power consumption from different electronic products. The presence of IoT chip and voice assistants’ support enables the users to schedule and receive notifications of the eletronic device connected to the socked.
BN Link 133TJ could be your favourite accessory to control the devices in your household. There are several use cases including getting alert if TV is tuned on for too long, getting a notification if laundry cycle has finished, etc.
The user can easily connect it with the home WiFi network via Tuya Smart app. A few taps will help you interconnect non-smart devices too.
In a bid to celebrate the European entry, BN Linnk is offering ‘crazy’ deals via Amazon. BN Link 133TJ is on 50% discount sale using coupon code RLD4N6OT. You can grab 2 pairs for just $8.49.
A few days ago, a custom McDonald’s-themed PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller appeared on the web. It was reported that the Australian branch of the fast-food chain made a limited number of the controller to give away as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
It was later reported that Sony had prevented the controller from being released. McDonald’s Australia also announced that it had postponed its week-long event and revealed new prizes to be won which didn’t include the custom controller.
The latest update on the matter today via IGN is that McDonald’s said the controller was never meant to be released and that it was an internal concept. An official statement from McDonald’s Australia said “the image was provided to media in error and there is no commercial relationship between McDonald’s Australia and Sony PlayStation.”
This might come as a disappointment to fans of PlayStation who have been looking forward to winning the custom DualSense Controller. Sony, unlike its rival, Xbox, has a very limited selection of controller options.
The Xbox Wireless Controller is not only available in several colors and a wide variety of designs but there is also the Xbox Design Lab that allows users to customize their own controllers. The DualSense controller on the other hand can only be picked up in the default white that ships with the controller as well as Midnight Black and Cosmic Red that were announced in May.
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