Unopened Super Mario 64 game auctioned at a record $1.56 million in the US

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Jul 13, 2021

US-based auctioning firm Heritage Auctions have sold a sealed Super Mario 64 game at a record-setting cost of $1.56 million, which eclipsed the previous records recently set for Nintendo’s iconic games that held sway many years back.

In factory mint condition, the game was obviously seen as a collector’s item, looking at the seeming scramble for it during the auction sales. The iconic Nintendo games that defined the gaming space in years gone by have commanded massive bids during auctions this year. Some of the Nintendo N64 games that have grossed huge offers at auctions are Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy III, and Super Mario Bros.

The Case Fresh tag for the auctioned game means that it was excellently preserved in virtually the same condition when it left the factory. Nintendo has been very successful with the N64 console, satisfying the demand of millions of gamers who reveled in the pure energy and entertainment provided by the product when it held sway on the gaming space.

The game auctioneer, Heritage Auctions said that the boxed game had a rating of 9.8 A++ on the Wata Scale for Sealed items, and this translates into an almost perfect condition for the auctioned item.

The Legend of Zelda grossed $870,000 in an auction sale recently before its record was eclipsed by the current Super Mario 64 at over 1.5 million dollars. The Super Mario Bros also got a final bid of $660,000, as the highest record before the Legend of Zelda.

The person’s identity that paid for the record amount for the Super Mario game was not revealed. Whether more of the Nintendo classics could gross higher auction amounts than the Super Mario 64 remains in the realm of speculations.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 pricing details leak online

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Jeet

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Jul 13, 2021

Samsung has taken the initiative of making foldable smartphones mainstream and the South Korean giant has been focusing on launching new foldable phones in the market. While most of the smartphone makers are yet to launch a foldable smartphone, Samsung is gearing up to launch the third generation.

The company has been working on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones and plenty of details about these two devices have already leaked. Now, a new report reveals the phone’s pricing in Samsung’s home market — South Korea.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Green — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is said to cost between KRW 1,900,000 and KRW 1,999,000 which is between $1,655 and $1,741. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is likely to be priced between KRW 1,200,000 and KRW 1,280,000 which is roughly between $1,045 to $1,110.

This is in line with the previous report about the newer foldable smartphones from Samsung to cost 20 percent less compared to the previous generation models. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 costed KRW 2,398,000 ($2,088) in Korea while the Galaxy Z Flip started at KRW 1,650,000, about $1,435.

As we noted, Samsung is actively trying to push foldable smartphones and in line with that, the South Korean giant is also expected to have a trade-in offer, allowing users to exchange their old devices and upgrade to the new foldable phones, bringing down the cost of the new phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 3D renders — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was recently spotted on TENAA and MIIT, revealing that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and pack a 4,500mAh battery. It will also feature two displays, including a large primary screen of 7.5-inch and an external display of 6.2-inch on the outer side. It is expected to have 25W fast charging support and run Android 11 with One UI custom user interface on top.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumored to have a 6.7-inch main Super AMOLED display with a 25:9 aspect ratio and a 1.9-inch cover screen. There will also be an under-display fingerprint sensor.

The phone is expected to have a flagship-grade chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. It will feature a 10-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear camera system. The device will pack a 3,300mAh battery and have 15W charging support. To know for sure what the devices pack and how much they cost, we will have to wait for the official launch, which is likely to happen on 11th August.

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OnePlus Nord 2 press renders reveal a single punch hole display

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Jul 13, 2021

OnePlus has confirmed to launch the OnePlus Nord 2 on July 22. The company has even started revealing the phone’s features one by one. We also know hot the device will look like, thanks to 3D CAD renders by @OnLeaks. Now, for the first time, we also get to see the handset’s press renders.

OnePlus Nord 2 Press Renders Front Leak — OnePlus Nord 2 | Source: Ishan Agarwal via 91Mobiles

The front renders of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 come from Ishan Agarwal. The leaker has partnered with 91Mobiles to share these images.

The pictures confirm that the smartphone will come with a flat-display featuring a single punch hole at the top left corner. They also expose the device’s stock wallpapers. Apart from that, these images don’t say anything about the phone.

Fortunately, almost everything about the OnePlus Nord 2 is already known. As per previous reports, the handset will sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will feature up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

OnePlus Nord 2 render — OnePlus Nord 2 | Source: @OnLeaks via 91Mobiles

For optics, it will come with a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (unknown) triple camera setup on the back and a 32MP selfie camera. Lastly, it will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery.

Additionally, OnePlus has officially confirmed that the OnePlus Nord 2 will be powered by a custom-designed MediaTek Dimensity 12000-AI and will run Android 11-based OxygenOS 11.3 featuring the newly merged codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS.

Deal: Get Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker for $45

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Jul 13, 2021

Anker Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker which generally retails for $50 is now available at a discounted price of $44.93 only at AliExpress. This flash deal ends in the next two days.

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India considers cryptocurrency ban amid spike in digital asset investments: Report

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Jul 13, 2021

Certain lawmakers in India are considering presenting a bill that will ban the ownership of cryptocurrencies in the country. This news arrives as the region sees a surge in investment in digital assets.

According to a PRS Legislative Research report, the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill proposal from the legislators have been listed for introduction in the Indian Parliament for consideration and passing. Furthermore, this proposal will also seek to facilitate the creation of India’s central bank digital currency or CDBC while placing a ban on private crypto ownership in the country. Although, this bill would also provide certain exceptions for coins that promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses.

As of right now, the bill is slated to be presented during the Parliament’s Monsoon Session, which is set to begin on 19th July 2021. Previously, we had reported on the Indian government possibly banning cryptocurrencies and the latest news arrives amid a massive boom of digital assets investment in India. In May 2021 alone, Indians had reportedly invested 6.60 billion US Dollars in cryptocurrencies, marking a 615 percent rise from just 923 million US Dollars from April 2020.

Nirmala Sitharamanm Union Finance Minister stated that a lot of work has been done for the proposed bill, which includes feedback and views from stakeholders. He further added that “The Cabinet note is ready. We have to see when the Cabinet can take it up and consider it so that then we can move it. From our side, I think one or two indications that I have given is that at least for fintech, experiment and pilot projects a window will be available. The Cabinet will have to take a decision.”

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Redmi K50 series tipped to launch before February 2022

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Jul 13, 2021

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K40 series at the end of February. Just four months later, the brand’s General Manager teased the Redmi K50 series a few days back. Now, a reliable tipster reveals when these phones will go official.

Redmi K40 Pro Damascus Black Featured — Redmi K40 Pro

The Redmi K series smartphones usually debut in the first half of the year. The only exceptions are Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G, which were announced in late December.

Hence, it is not surprising to learn that the upcoming Redmi K50 series will be launched before the next Spring Festival, which will fall on February 1, 2022. For those unaware, Spring Festival is another name for the Chinese New Year.

This piece of information comes from Digital Chat Station. Since he has been accurate with almost all of his leaks, the above-mentioned Redmi K50 series launch timeline could be true.

Going by the rough timeline shared by the leakster, the smartphones may likely go official in January. This means at least one of the models could be powered by a next-gen flagship Qualcomm mobile SoC, which is expected to break cover in December like its predecessors.

As of now, nothing is known about the forthcoming Redmi K50 series. However, we expect to learn about it in the coming days via leaks, certifications, and official teasers. Until then, do let us know what do you expect from the Redmi K50 series in the comment section below.

Deal: Buy Insta360 One X2 Sports Action Camera for $408

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Jul 13, 2021

Insta360 One X2 Sports Action Camera which generally retails at $430 is now available at a discounted price of $408.61 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock offer.

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TECNO POVA 2 to launch in India soon with massive 7000mAh battery

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Jul 13, 2021

Earlier this week, a TECNO official teased the arrival of the POVA 2 smartphone. This is the successor to the Pova that was launched last year and will arrive with a whopping 7,000mAh battery pack.

Incredible power, endless possibilities for the young India! To enable the consumer with power that sustains their need of always staying connected, soon launching a new TECNO smartphone packed with an incredibly powerful 7000mAh battery.#TECNO #StopAtNothing #incrediblepower pic.twitter.com/U46Z7n6T6p

— arijeet talapatra (@ArijeetT) July 12, 2021

On his official Twitter handle, Arijeet Talapatra, the CEO of Transsion Holding‘s India branch (Transsion is also the parent company of TECNO) shared a teaser for the upcoming POVA 2. In an images poster, the executive revealed that the device will be powered by a massive 7,000mAh battery pack, which is likely one of its highlighting features. The teaser also offered us a look at the upcoming smartphone.

At the moment, the POVA 2 is already available in the Philippines and was sold in a single 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It was launched in the region for a price of 7,990 Philippine Peso (roughly 11,820 INR), so we can expect pricing around the same range for the Indian market. Although, it is currently unknown if the device will be launched in India in multiple configurations or with specifications different from its previous Philippine launch.

Although, we have an idea of its specs thanks to the previous launch. On the front, the device sports a 6.9 inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch hole selfie camera. Under the hood, it houses a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with Mali G52 GPU. The rear sports a quad camera, with a 48 megapixel primary camera, 2 megapixel macro shooter, 2 megapixel depth sensor, and another 2 megapixel AI lens. Its huge 7,000mAh battery pack also supports 18W fast charging as well and was available in multiple color variants. So stay tuned for more updates.

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AMD dominates the Master Lu PC CPU rankings, while Intel leads in sales

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Jul 13, 2021

Earlier today (13th July 2021), Master Lu released its rankings for PC hardware. In this list, CPUs were listed for both desktops and notebooks with AMD dominating the list in performance, while Intel still leads in terms of sales.

For those unaware, Master Lu is a popular Chinese benchmarking platform, which also ranks smartphones as well. Now, its latest CPU benchmarking results for various processors reveal that Team Red has dominated the list in terms of performance. This holds especially true in the desktop CPU rankings, where it holds absolute dominance. While it does lose to a Team Blue chip for the top spot in notebook rankings, the rest of the top 5 CPUs are from AMD.

In the PC list, the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X with 64 cores sat on the throne scoring 1718608 points. The second spot went to the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X with 32 cores came in second with 1271635 points, while the Ryzen 9 5950X with 16 cores came in third with 1052712 points. Another 24 core Threadripper CPU arrived fourth and the only Intel processor in the top 5 was the i9-10980XE with a score of 915913 points. On the notebook list, the Intel Core i7-11800H had a comfortable lead with 667148 points, while the runner up Ryzen 9 5900HX only scores 584684 points. Although, the rest of the top 5 spots are only comprised of AMD processors.

This listing highlights the leaps AMD has made in processing power in its chips in recent years, which has enabled it to surpass Intel on various fronts and even regain footing in market share. Although, Intel still leads the market in terms of sales, accounting for around 70 percent of all desktop processor sales across the globe. While AMD’s market share in the notebook segment is better than its desktop counterpart, Intel still holds over 60 percent market share.

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Huawei and Verizon agrees to settle patent infringement lawsuits

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Jul 13, 2021

Huawei Technologies, the China-based tech giant and the leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer, and the U.S.-based Verizon Communications have agreed to settle the lawsuits alleging patent infringement.

The settlement for the two lawsuits, details of which remain confidential, comes days after trial for one of them opened. Huawei and Verizon filed joint motions to dismiss both cases and Verizon’s counterclaims late on Sunday in two U.S. courts in Texas.

In a statement, Verizon said it was “happy with the settlement reached with Huawei involving patent lawsuits. While terms of the settlement are not being disclosed, our team did an outstanding job bringing this protracted matter to a close.” On the other hand, Huawei said in a statement it was “pleased that Verizon and Huawei reached an agreement that ends the companies’ patent litigation.”

For those who are unaware, in February last year, Huawei sued Verizon alleging that the network operator used a dozen Huawei patents without authorization in areas such as computer networking, download security, and video communications. It was seeking an unspecified amount of compensation and royalty payments.

A year prior to that, Huawei told Verizon it should pay licensing fees for use of more than 230 Huawei patents and was seeking more than $1 billion.

Huawei has been caught up in the middle of the US-China trade war and the company has been included in United States’ Entity List for more than two years now. It basically bans the company from doing business with American firms or using its technologies.

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Apple iPhone 13 series to reportedly offer two new color options

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Jul 13, 2021

Apple has been working on the next generation of iPhones which is confirmed to be the iPhone 13 series, slated to officially launch in September, following the usual timeline of the Cupertino-based tech giant.

Reports indicate that there will be four models in the lineup — iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. While we have already seen several leaks related to these phones, a new set of high-definition renderings of the iPhone 13 Pro model has surfaced online, revealing information about the phone’s design.

Interestingly, the renders indicate that along with the Black and White color options, Apple is set to introduce two new color options with a golden tint. As per the rumors, the new Brass-colored hue could be called “Sunset Gold” while the other hue could be named “Rose Gold” but to know for sure, we will have to wait a bit longer.

As for the design of the camera module, it remains largely unchanged compared to its predecessor. However, the overall size of the module seems to have changed to accommodate upgraded sensors for better photography performance.

Reports indicate that the high-end models of the series, i.e. the iPhone 13 Pro lineup will exclusively come with a LiDAR sensor. Earlier, the company was rumored to include the sensor across the entire lineup but decided to limit it to the Pro models only but the reasoning behind that remains unknown.

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Master Lu reveals top-performing Android smartphones in H1 2021; Black Shark 4 Pro grabs the top spot

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Jeet

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Jul 13, 2021

Many smartphone manufacturers have launched their flagship smartphones, offering premium features and top-of-the-line specifications. Now, Master Lu has announced the list of top-performing Android smartphones for the first half of this year.

Interestingly, taking the top three spots are gaming smartphones. Black Shark 4 Pro is leading the list, followed by ASUS ROG Gaming Phone 5 Phantom while the third spot is held by ZTE‘s Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro.

Given that all of them are flagship gaming smartphones, all three devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. Leading the list of top-performing phones is Black Shark 4 Pro which has an average score of 938,991 points.

To make use of the full strength of the Snapdragon 888 SoC, the Black Shark 4 Pro smartphone comes with a “sandwich” three-dimensional liquid cooling system 2.0 for advanced heat dissipation for the 5G chip, processor unit, and 120W charging chip. It is designed with an isolation layout to effectively avoid excessive heat source concentration.

Apart from the above-mentioned three, other smartphones making it to the top-performing Android smartphones list include Vivo X60 Pro+, iQOO 7, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, OPPO Find X3 Pro, Realme GT, OnePlus 9 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro.

There are a few more flagship smartphones on the way, which are slated to get launched in the coming weeks. Most of the new devices could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. As the name indicates, it’s an updated version of the SD888 which comes with a higher clock speed and better AI performance.

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Realme GT Master Edition, GT Master Explorer Edition tipped, likely to launch by July end

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

Realme is expected to launch the Realme GT Master Edition smartphone in China this month. Past reports have claimed that the Realme RMX3366 that was approved by the TENAA authority recently may debut as the Master Edition phone. Today, a Chinese tipster claimed that there will be two variants of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, Realme will be announcing the Realme GT Explorer Edition alongside the GT Master Edition. This seems to be in line with a recent leak that claimed that the company may announce another variant of the phone. Unfortunately, he did not share specific details of the Explorer Edition. Xiaomi launched a couple of Explorer Edition phones with a translucent back. Probably, the GT Master Explorer Edition could be a similar offering from Realme.

Realme is expected to release teasers of the GT Master Edition one week in advance before its official announcement. Probably, the company may roll out its first teasers in the next few days and announce them by the end of the month. Another tipster has also hinted Realme GT Master Edition may debut by month-end. A recent report claimed that Realme’s first laptop called Realme Book may debut alongside the GT Master models.

REalme RMX3366 — TENAA images of the Realme RMX3366

Realme GT Master Edition specifications

The Realme GT Master Edition is likely to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with curved edges. It may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear camera island may house a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) main camera, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens

The Snapdragon 870 may fuel the phone with 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device is expected to offer other specs like up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 4,500mAh battery with 65W rapid charging support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

In related news, a Realme phone with RMX3361 has also received TENAA’s approval. However, its entire specs are not known yet. Probably, it could be a variant of the GT Master Edition.

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Vivo S10 Pro key specifications revealed through Google Play Console

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

Vivo will be announcing the Vivo S10 and Vivo S10 Pro smartphones on Wednesday. Ahead of the launch, the handset has been spotted with key specifications at the Google Play Console (via). Moreover, a video that has surfaced on Weibo shows that its rear shell is sensitive to ultraviolet light.

The Play Console listing confirms that the Vivo S10 Pro (V2121A model number) is powered by the Dimensity 1100 chip and 12 GB of RAM. The device supports Full HD+ resolution and boots to Android 11 OS.

The S10 Pro’s display has a wider notch, which probably houses a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera system. The rear side of the phone features a triple camera unit, which is led by a 108-megapixel camera.

Vivo S10 and S10 Pro official renders leaked- — Vivo S10 and S10 Pro

The device is expected to come with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It was spotted with a 3,970mAh rated battery at TENAA recently and is likely to arrive with support for 44W rapid charging. As far as the Vivo S10 is concerned, it is likely to arrive with identical specs as the S10 Pro. The only major difference between the two could be that the vanilla could be sporting a 64-megapixel triple camera system.

Coming back to the S10 Pro, a video that has appeared on Weibo reveals that its gradient blue back panel can turn darker when exposed to UV light. In addition, the video also shows how UV light is used to imprint a design on the rear shell of the device. Hopefully, Vivo will share more details on it through the S10 series launch event.

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ZTE Blade A31 launched with 18:9 display, Android 11 Go edition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

The ZTE Blade A31 smartphone has silently gone official in Russia. It is an entry-level handset that offers users an 18:9 aspect ratio, a Unisoc processor, and runs on the Android 11 Go edition. Here is all the information on the specifications and features of the Blade A31.

ZTE Blade A31 specifications and features

The Blade A31 has a 5.45-inch ISP display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. As can be seen in the images, the Blade A31 has thick-sized upper and lower bezels. For capturing selfies, it has a 5-megapixel front camera.

The polycarbonate rate rear of the phone has a curvy appeal, and the camera module placed at its top-left corner includes an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash. The rear camera comes with photography modes such as HDR and panorama.

The Blade A31 boots to Android 11 (Go edition) and it comes with an NFC chip for contactless payment. The handset is powered by the modest Unisoc SC9863A and 2 GB of RAM.

The A31 has 32 GB of native storage and a dedicated microSD card slot for more storage. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery, and it has usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It lacks a fingerprint scanner. The device measures 140 x 71 x 8.9mm and weighs 166 grams.

ZTE Blade A31 pricing and availability

The Blade A31 is priced at RUB 7,490 (~$101), and it comes in colors like blue and gray. It is unclear whether the company has any plans to make this device available in other markets.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 14, Ultra 15.6 laptops tipped to launch in India soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

Last week, tipster Ishan Agarwal claimed that Xiaomi will be announcing its new Notebooks in India later this month. While Xiaomi India is yet to confirm on its next launch event, a fresh report by 91mobiles claims that the company will be launching the Mi Notebook Pro 14 and Mi Notebook Ultra 15.6 in the country soon.

While details of these notebooks are not available, the publication claims that these devices could be rebranded versions of the Mi Notebook Pro 14 and Mi Notebook Pro X laptops that were made official in the recent past in China.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 14 specifications (expected)

The Mi Notebook Pro 14 that debuted in China in April features a 14-inch screen that delivers a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes in 11^th generation processor variants like Core i7-11370H and Core i5-11300H, and it ships with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage.

It has a 56Wh battery that supports 100W rapid charging. It offers other features like W-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a fingerprint scanner, a Thunderbolt 4 port, 2 x USB-C ports, a 3.5mm jack, HD webcam, and Windows 10 OS.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Ultra 15.6 specifications (Rumored)

The Mi Notebook Pro X that debuted last month in China features a 3.5K E5 OLED full-screen display that offers 91 percent screen space. It comes in 11^th generation Core i7-11370H and Core i5-11300H CPU variants. It has up to 32 GB of LPPDR4 RAM and 1 TB of NVMe storage.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook X — Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro X

It has an 80Wh battery that supports 130W charging. It is packed with other features such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a fingerprint scanner, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm jack, HD webcam, and Windows 10 OS.

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OnePlus Nord 2 will run on OxygenOS 11.3, First to feature integrated codebase with ColorOS

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 13, 2021

Recently, OnePlus shared a list of its software support for all the OnePlus phones. The brand promised that all the OnePlus flagships would receive three major Android upgrades and four security patches. It also announced the merge of OxygenOS codebase with Oppo’s ColorOS and confirmed that the company will switch to the integrated codebase on the current phones from the Android 12 update. Now in an interview with XDADevelopers, OnePlus confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 will be the first phone from the company to run on OxygenOS v11.3 based on an integrated codebase (out of the box).

According to OnePlus, the major reason for switching to an integrated codebase directly out of the box is to streamline resources. Now that OnePlus and OPPO have announced the merge, all the resources including the R&D will be common for both companies which will offer a streamlined experience.

Despite this change, there would be almost no change in daily usage and smooth experience when compared to its previous separate OxygenOS codebase.

Other than this, in the interview on XDADevelopers, OnePlus exec revealed plenty of key details regarding the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2. It is said that OnePlus choose a MediaTek flagship SoC considering its price to value ratio. Mr.Zhang from OnePlus also confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a high 90Hz refresh rate.

Other specs of the OnePlus Nord 2 include a 50MP Sony IMX766 triple rear camera, a 4,500mAh battery cell, and a 32MP selfie camera.

With the OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus is expected to recreate the hype it did with the original Nord smartphone. The phone is scheduled to launch on July 22 and at the event, we are also expecting a pair of TWS buds dubbed OnePlus Buds Pro.

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More OPPO Reno6 Z 5G press renders surface ahead of launch

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Jul 13, 2021

The Reno6 Z 5G is a new member of the Reno6 family that is scheduled to launch next week. The phone will be unveiled first in Thailand and should make its way to other markets later. Ahead of the launch, more press renders of the device have surfaced.

The images were posted on Twitter by Evan Blass (@evleaks) and they show the device in a similar Aurora finish the other Reno6 phones are available in. The Reno6 Z 5G has a flat display, though it appears the glass on top is 2.5D, so a slight curve is visible along the edges. While the bezels are pretty slim, the chin is thicker than the rest. There is also a hole in the top left corner for the front-facing camera.

OPPO Reno 6 Z 5G pic.twitter.com/MAqGKugRR0

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 12, 2021

The Reno6 Z 5G has three rear cameras stacked vertically on top of each other and the primary camera is a 64MP sensor according to the inscription on the camera housing. OPPO has revealed that all of the Reno6 series will have the new Reno Glow finish which gives the phones a matte finish and shiny appearance. As expected, the Aurora colorway will appear different depending on the source of light.

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OPPO has also dropped the iPhone 12-like flat frame design it adopted for the Reno6 5G in favor of the more comfortable curved frame type. The phone has its power button on the right while the volume rocker is on the left side.

Alongside the leaked renders, the promo page on the OPPO Thailand website also shows a gray/black version of the Reno6 Z 5G. There are also some confirmed specifications such as a Dimensity 800U processor (the same in the Reno5 Z) and support for 30W VOOC charging. The other Reno6 phones support 65W fast charging.

The Reno6 Z 5G launches in Thailand on July 21.

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Moto G60S price and configuration leaked, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

In April, Motorola announced the Moto G60 smartphone in India. Recent reports have revealed that the Lenovo-owned company is working on a new phone called Moto G60S. A fresh leak by My Smart Price has teamed up with leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore to share the pricing and configuration of the G60S.

The new leak reveals that the Moto G60S will be arriving with 8 GB of RAM and built-in storage of 128 GB. The handset is likely to be priced between 300 euros and 320 euros. It is expected to arrive in Blue color only.

While recent reports have revealed that the Moto G60S is codenamed as “Lisbon,” there are no details available on its specifications. The Moto G60 that debuted earlier this year has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage; it is likely that the Moto G60S with 8 GB of RAM could be an updated version of the Moto G60. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information about the G60S.

Moto G60 specifications and features

The Moto G60 has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 732G chip and a 6,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging.

The G60 has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its back panel has a 108-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The G60 is available in India with a pricing of Rs 17,999 (~$240; 203 euros).

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OPPO Reno6 5G to launch as India’s first Dimensity 900 5G powered phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2021

OPPO will be announcing the OPPO Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G smartphones on July 14 in India. The company recently confirmed a few key features of the Reno6 Pro 5G smartphone. In addition, an unboxing video of the phone appeared on YouTube through which the actual device was revealed. While a lot of information on the Pro model was confirmed by the brand, it did not reveal any details of the Reno6 5G. Now, the company confirmed that it will be equipped with Dimensity 900 chipset.

The Reno6 5G will be arriving as India’s first phone with the Dimensity 900 SoC. It is a 6nm octa-core chip that includes dual ARM Cortex-A78 processors clocking at 2.4GHz and six ARM Cortex-A55 processors operating at 2GHz. The SoC includes Mali-G78 MC4, and it carries support for LPPDR5, UFS 3.1 storage, a 120Hz refresh rate, dual SIM 5G, and Wi-Fi 6. The specifications of the Reno6 5G are already known since it has already debuted in China.

OPPO Reno6 5G specifications

The Reno6 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90hz refresh rate. It is preinstalled with ColorOS UI based Android 11.

The Reno6 5G has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device is backed by a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging.

The Reno6 5G is available in China in two variant such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$432; Rs 32,200) and 3,199 Yuan (~$494; Rs 36,800) in China, respectively.

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