realme Band 2 gets certified by Bluetooth SIG

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Jul 15, 2021

Smartphone brand realme entered the wearable category last year with the launch of the realme Band in early 2020. A year later, the company now sells multiple smartwatches, however, it still only offers a single fitness tracker. Thankfully, that’s going to change with the release of realme Band 2.

Handset maker realme is soon expected to launch realme Band 2 with model number RMW2010. This wearable has been certified by Bluetooth SIG. The listing reveals the product to arrive with Bluetooth 5.1.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the second-generation fitness tracker from realme. Hence, we can only speculate its features based on the specs of the original model.

For those unaware, the realme Band sports a 0.96-inch LCD screen. Therefore, we can expect its successor realme Band 2 to arrive with a larger OLED display as found on Mi Bands, HONOR Bands, and HUAWEI Bands.

Further, it may come with more than 9 activity modes and feature a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring. Other anticipated features include heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, app notifications, call/message alerts, music control, longer battery life, and more.

As far as price is concerned, if realme plans to continue selling the original realme Band, then realme Band 2 should cost around ₹2,000 in India. If not, we can expect it to debut at around ₹1,500.

What are your expectations for the upcoming realme Band 2? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Apple’s upgraded digital key may be able to unlock & start a compatible car while in your pocket

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 15, 2021

The Car Connectivity Consortium, a large collection of several companies that also includes Apple, has announced the Digital Key 3.0, which provides significant improvements from the Digital Key 2.0 and offers exciting options for unlocking a compatible car. The new technology will be available to the members of the Car Connectivity Consortium will have access to the latest improvements on the digital key.

Apple launched the Digital Key 2.0 last year, which meant that users could lock their compatible vehicles with their iPhone or Apple Watch. It works based on the NFC technology, and BMW was one of the few compatible vehicles that had support for the technology.

The Digital Key 3.0, on the other hand, is based on Ultra Wide Band and Bluetooth LE connectivity. It provides greater security against third-party intrusion or relay attacks and works on iPhone 11 models or later, which sport the U1 sensor. Greater location mapping is also possible with the new version of the digital key. It is also possible to lock, unlock and even start the vehicle using the smart options available via the digital key. In addition, when the digital key is activated, it is possible to open the compatible car even when the iPhone battery has gone down for up to five hours.

Apart from BMW, Hyundai could also join the set of compatible vehicle models for the Digital Key 3.0. There are presently only a few compatible vehicles for the technology. As per BMW, models from 2020 will work with the Digital key. The digital keys are stored inside the Wallet app inside an iPhone with iOS 13.6 or higher and the recent Apple watches.

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Deal: Get Black Shark FunCooler Pro for $26 (Retail Price $40)

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Jul 15, 2021

Black Shark FunCooler Pro which generally retails at $40 is now available at a discounted price of $26.57 only at AliExpress. This flash deal ends in the next 18 hours.

WHERE TO BUY

Black Shark FunCooler Pro at $26.57 @AliExpress

Black Shark FunCooler Pro is a mobile phone cooler/ fan that combines a freezer chip and turbofan to bring down your smartphone temperature by 14 degrees celsius, in just one minute. Packed with a thermal electronic cooling system the FunCooler absorbs heat from the surface of your smartphone and releases it into the fan.

The device features seven fan blades that spin at a speed of 6200RPM giving you quick and stronger heat release. Moreover, to increase the fun element of your gameplay, the device is fitted with an RGB halo light strip made from 12 LED lights with 34 customizable patterns.

Compatible with any smartphone that can fit into a 2.63-4.46 inch (67-88mm) spring-loaded clamps, the device can easily hold the latest smartphones like iPhone, Samsung, etc.

Generally retailing at $40, you can now buy Black Shark FunCooler Pro for a discounted price of $26.57only at AliExpress. Please note that this flash deal ends in the next 18 hours. So place your order asap.

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Global variant of Xiaomi Mi Pad ‘nabu’ appears on FCC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 15, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to release new tablets after a long time. More information about these devices has been slowly appearing on the web. According to the latest information, one of these upcoming tablets has been certified by FCC.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is reported to launch three tablets. These products are codenamed enuma, elish, and nabu respectively.

As per Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz), the new Xiaomi tablet that has now appeared on FCC with model number 21051182G is the ‘Global’ variant of ‘nabu’. As per previous reports, this model will likely be the most affordable of all three forthcoming Xiaomi tablets.

This device is expected to sport a 10.97-inch IPS LCD panel display with a resolution of 800 x 2560 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display is said to support a 120Hz refresh rate, 410 nits peak brightness, and stylus input.

Under the hood, it is reported to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC and an 8,720mAh battery. According to FCC, this WiFi-only product will run MIUI 12.5 and will support 22.5 fast charging.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mi Pad nabu will house a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor, an ultrawide unit, a macro shooter, and a depth sensor.

Xiaomi is yet to officially reveal the launch date of its next-gen tablets. The exact branding of these devices is a mystery for now.

Japan Airlines seeks to enter flying car business by fiscal year 2025

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

Japan Airlines is apparently seeking to diversify its operations and enter into the flying car business in the near future. The company aims to launch its own flying car service in the fiscal year 2025.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, Japan Airlines will start a passenger transportation service that connects commuters to airports and other tourist attractions in the Mie Prefecture and other regions as well. JAL aims to develop the business as a service similar to taxis, which will carry travelers to various locations across the country. Notably, the news arrives amid the automobile industry seeing an increasing focus and competition in the flying car business across the globe.

To launch this service, JAL would also be required to take meet the required safety regulations in Japan. The reports adds that the company will use the aircraft built by Volocopter, which is a German startup that it had invested in back in 2020. This vehicle is a two seater drone type aircraft called eVTOL (stands for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), which offers a cruising range of 35 kilometers and can fly at up to 110 km per hour as well.

At the moment, JAL has signed a cooperation agreement with Mie Prefecture to begin trials for the commercialization of this service. The trials conducted include short distance flights of around 20 kilometers, after which, it will move towards mdeium to long distance travels that are between 50 to 150 kilometers. This service is set to begin commercial operations in the fiscal year 2025 and is expected to connect tourist destinations from the prefecture’s main airport in the beginning.

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New iQOO 7 variant to launch in India soon, could be an upgraded version

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

The iQOO 7 had been announced in India earlier this year back in April 2021. Now, the company has been teasing the arrival of a new variant of this smartphone, which might be an upgraded version of the device or a new color option.

iQOO 7 Solid Ice Blue India Featured — iQOO 7 Solid Ice Blue (India)

Recently, the Chinese smartphone brand has been teasing the launching of a new variant of the previously launched iQOO 7 on the popular social media platform, Twitter. For those unaware, this smartphone was essentially a rebrand version of the iQOO 5 Neo and was launched in two variants in India, namely the base and Legend edition. But now, a new version is also on the way, which could potentially be a new color option or an upgraded version.

Unfortunately, finer details regarding this upcoming version are currently unknown as of right now. Although, the promotional image poster does hint at the launch of the third Orange color that was available in the Neo lineup. At the moment, the iQOO 7 is only available in Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue, so this might be the third color option for the Indian market.

The Monster is awake and ready to lit up the whole town.

Stay tuned for the all new avatar of iQOO 7.

Coming Soon#iQOO7 #ThisMonsterIsLIT #ComingSoon #iQOO pic.twitter.com/dPYbkqu9Vb

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) July 14, 2021

Talking about the specs of the device, the iQOO 7 5G sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 865 processor. It also offers a 120Hz high refresh rate on an AMOLED display and is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports a 66W Flash Charge solution as well. So stay tuned as we will provide updates when more information from the company is available for this new model.

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TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro launched in India with 90Hz displays and MediaTek chips

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 15, 2021

TECNO has officially debuted the TECNO CAMON 17 series in India. The brand has introduced two models for the country, namely TECNO CAMON 17 and TECNO CAMON 17 Pro. These phones offer high refresh rate displays, MediaTek chipsets, high-resolution cameras, and large batteries.

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TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro Specifications and Features

The TECNO 17 sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 267 PPI, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has 450 nits peak brightness and a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

Whereas, the TECNO 17 Pro flaunts a slightly larger 6.8inch punch-hole LCD panel with a better resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is even brighter at 500 nits peak brightness but has a lower 82% screen-to-body ratio.

Talking about the silicon, the vanilla model features a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, while the Pro variant comes with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. Both feature 128GB internal storage in India. However, the latter phone arrives with 8GB RAM as opposed to 6GB RAM on the former.

As far as optics are concerned, the CAMON 17 houses a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) + QVGA sensor (AI) triple camera setup on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. On the other hand, the CAMON 17 Pro sports a quad-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies and video calls, the handset uses a 48MP snapper.

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On the connectivity front, the duo supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Interestingly, the vanilla version flaunts a MicroUSB port instead of a USB Typ-C port like the Pro version. They come with a MicroSD card slot and essential sensors like a fingerprint sensor, an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, and a proximity sensor. Additionally, the Pro gets a compass a well as stereo speakers.

Last but not least, the TECNO CAMON 17 and TECNO CAMON 17 Pro run HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The former is limited to 18W charging, whereas the latter supports 33W fast charging.

TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro Price and Availability in India

The TECNO CAMON 17 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

TECNO CAMON 17
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹12,999
- Colors – Frost Silver, Spruce Green, Magnet Black
TECNO CAMON 17 Pro
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹16,999
- Colors – Arctic Down

These smartphones will go on sale from July 26 on Amazon India. The retailer will be offering a 10% instant discount on HDFC Bank debit/credit cards and EMI.

Last but not least, customers buying the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro will get a pair of TECNO Ear Buds 1 as a freebie.

The cheaper OnePlus 9 Pro model may not launch in the US, here’s why

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

Those looking to buy the more affordable base version of the OnePlus 9 Pro might be disappointed to hear that the company might not launch this particular variant in the United States due to some “unforeseen” issues.

According to an AndroidPolice report, the Chinese smartphone maker will apparently not launch the base 9 Pro model in the US. While the brand had initially stated that the base version of the Pro model was still on the way and there were certain delays due to supply issues, it seems that this might now be the case anymore. In other words, supply issues might make it difficult for the firm to launch this model in the US and Canadian markets.

In a statement, the company said that “The OnePlus 9 Pro 8×128 GB variant was originally set to be sold in North America for $969. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen supply constraints specific to North American devices, we recently concluded it is no longer possible to bring this configuration to the United States and Canada. In North America, we are prioritizing the 12×256 GB version to ensure our users have access to the highest spec device.”

So as of right now, the only 9 Pro model available in the US and Canada is the more expensive 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage variant that is priced at 1,069 US Dollars. Although, for those on a budget, the OnePlus 9 is still a decent alternative to the Pro variant, since it does arrive with a price tag that is more than 300 US Dollars cheaper. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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OnePlus joins hands with Lionsgate Play to bring curated content to OnePlus TV

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

Earlier today (15th July 2021), OnePlus India announced that it would be joining hands with Lionsgate Play. This strategic partnership will enable it to offer access to the vast global content library of Lionsgate for its OnePlus TV users.

The move is beneficial to both firms, as the streaming platform can expand its user base while the Chinese consumer electronics maker will be able to offer a better selection of content to its customers. Furthermore, the curated content from across the globe from Lionsgate Play will now be available on all OnePlus TVs, which also includes the newly launched TV U1S. Notably, the Lionsgate Play platform will also be easily accessible on OxygenPlay, which is the content discovery platform of the smartphone brand.

Through the Lionsgate Play partnership, users can expect to see academy award winning movies, box office hits, and local titles as well. This will also include content that will be available in six different languages in India, namely Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Bhojpuri. Navnit Nakra, Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of India Sales at OnePlus India stated that “Our focus is to provide an unparalleled and immersive smart TV experience to our community. The partnership with Lionsgate Play will provide our OnePlus TV users access to exclusive content curated from all over the world across genres and languages thus further elevating their content viewing experience.”

Similarly, Amit Dhanuka, Executive Vice President at Lionsgate added that “We are big believers of the large screen format as it is the best place to watch premium content and adds richness to the experience. This partnership will strengthen our audience base and provide a great viewing experience. We have seen a tremendous response to the service launch in India as people are loving the content and the experience. Few titles that are breaking all consumption records on our platform are Hunter Killer, Angel Has Fallen, Normal People, The Girlfriend Experience, John Wick 3, Love Island among others.”

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Apple A15 Bionic to feature 6 Core CPU configuration similar to the A14

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

A new report has revealed that the CPU configuration on the upcoming Apple A15 Bionic chipset will be similar to the one seen in the last generation’s A14 Bionic chipset.

According to a WccFTech report, the upcoming processor from the Cupertino based giant will arrive with a similar CPU configuration that we have seen before. Although, this new iteration will likely arrive with improvements to its performance and power efficiency. While the A15 Bionic will arrive with various improvements, it will still sport the same number of cores in the CPU, which is 6. However, the notable difference in the new chipset is that it will be made on the N5P node from TSMC.

For those unaware, the A14 Bionic was built on a 5nm process from TSMC, but the upcoming node is expected to offer certain improvements over the 5nm architecture. This also implies that the Cupertino based giant has yet to shift towards the 4nm process this year. Looking at the A14, it featured two high performance cores paired with four power efficient cores, so we can expect the A15 to follow a similar layout.

Meanwhile, another report (Via Bloomberg) has also revealed that Apple is raising production for its iPhone 13 series by 20 percent over its predecessors. Usually, the brand targets around 75 million units for the initial run of its iPhone’s launch till the end of the year. But robust sales of the iPhone 12 series have apparently led to Apple asking its suppliers to build as many as 90 million units of the 2021 iPhone, as it expects 5G to become a standard that would push its users for an upgrade.

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Here’s your chance to grab the Nothing Earbuds, but there’s a catch

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

Earlier this year, Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder, had revealed his new tech startup dubbed Nothing and revealed that its first product will be wireless earbuds. Now, the startup has offered a chance to grab this product early, but it has a catch.

Remember how OnePlus first launched its smartphones with an invite system during its initial years, well, Nothing is following a similar unique system to offer people a chance at buying their product. But rather than an invite system, the firm is starting an auction for those that can’t wait to get their hands on the new truly wireless earbuds. For those unaware, the hearables in question are the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds.

While the earbuds are set to launch on 27th July 2021 in various regions, the company is hosting an auction for the first 100 pairs of ear (1) true wireless earbuds. These earphones will be auctioned on DropX at 9 AM ET on Monday and are clearly aimed at enthusiasts that seek to buy the product before anyone else. While the first 100 Nothing ear (1) true wireless earbuds are not a special variant and will be the same as the ones that will be sold after, the product will feature a unique engraving between 1 to 100 based on their final sale price.

As per Akis Evangelidis, Head of Marketing and Co-Founder of the startup, “We’re conducting an auction exclusively on StockX, which means our communities will have a chance to purchase Ear (1) before anyone else and also before it is fully revealed.” Similarly, StockX Chief Marketing Officer Deena Bahri added that “From sneakers and apparel to collectibles and now electronics, we are committed to bringing customers and culturally relevant brands together on our marketplace. Nothing was the perfect partner to launch our very first electronics DropX and help demonstrate how StockX connects consumers to innovative technology.”

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Xiaomi starts testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for Mi 11, Mi 10, Mi 10T series of phones

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 15, 2021

Google has been rolling out Android 12 Beta builds for Pixels since May. Many partner OEMs have also released beta builds for some of their handsets. However, most of the software builds by partner OEMs are pure AOSP with some additions. But we all know that the final public release for these phones will come with the respective company’s Android skin. Hence, it is not surprising to learn that Xiaomi has started testing MIUI based on Android 12.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Mi 11 Pro Featured A — Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi is part of the Android 12 Beta program. The company has released Android 12 Beta for four devices, namely Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Mi 11X Pro, and Mi 11i. Now, the firm has begun to test MIUI based on the latest version of Android for some of its phones.

According to Xiaomiui (via PiunikaWeb), Xiaomi has started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for the following smartphones.

Mi 11 Ultra
Mi 11 Pro
Mi 10 Ultra
Mi 10 Pro
Mi 10
Mi 10T Pro
Mi 10T
Redmi K30S Ultra

The firm started testing the upcoming version of Android with MIUI for the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro last month itself. Anyway, the tests for the remaining handsets began only recently.

Unfortunately, it’s not known whether Xiaomi is working on Android 12 with MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13. Hopefully, it’s the latter as users can get the next iteration of MIUI as well as Android together.

ZTE Axon 30 under-display camera smartphone’s teaser sheds light on build material and technology

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Jeet

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Jul 15, 2021

ZTE has been working on its second-generation under-display camera smartphone — ZTE Axon 30 as a successor to Axon 20 5G. It has now been officially confirmed by the company to soon get launched in its home market China.

Ahead of the launch, the firm has started teasing features of the upcoming phone. Today, the company has shared a new teaser poster on Weibo that reveals details about the phone’s build material and technology used.

It claims that the ZTE Axon 30 uses seven layers of high-transmittance materials, three layers of special technology, and offers stronger light transmission. Prior to this, ZTE had revealed that the device will come with a 120Hz refresh rate and offer 400PPI pixel density.

In a recent teaser video, the company showcased the smartphone with minimal bezels and a higher screen-to-body ratio as it aims to offer a true full-screen experience to uses. It has already been confirmed that the phone will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera technology which was demonstrated a few months ago at Mobile World Congress Shanghai.

This new technology is touted to have significant upgrades and improvements over the first generation. ZTE said its team of engineers has gone through difficult research to effectively eliminate glare and diffraction from the material. It can effectively eliminate the adverse effects of foggy surfaces, ensure that the picture is bright and transparent, and intelligently adjust the exposure.

So far, not much is known about the phone’s specifications but it’s speculated to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. There’s a possibility that the company may opt for a different processor. The device is expected to run Android 11 with ZTE’s new MyOS interface on top. We expect to know more details about this upcoming smartphone in the coming days.

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Android 12 Beta 3 brings native 4K UI, privacy controls, and more to Android TV

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Jeet

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Jul 15, 2021

Google has released the latest Android 12 Beta 3 which offers some new features. Along with that, the company has also rolled out the update for the Android TV platform as well with some interesting additions.

The Android 12 Beta 3 update for Android TV focuses on improving user interface elements when viewing the interface on the 4K TVs. Till now, the main interface was only rendered in 1080p and when selecting something to watch, it switches to 4K, causing some “lag.”

The new update brings new background blurring tools for developers to “easily enhance the visual separation of different UI layers.” There’s also a new refresh rate setting for a “smoother viewing experience.” Applications can also check playback settings and change the frame rates based on what’s being viewed.

Another major feature coming with this new build is related to privacy control. Google is now implementing microphone and camera indicators that appear on TV. These are basically the same indicators found on smartphones when an app uses a camera or microphone. This feature is for those who don’t want the microphone or a connected camera always being active.

The Android 12 Beta 3 release for Android TV is now available on Google’s own ADT-3 dev kit. As usual, there’s no indication from the company about when the actual Android TV devices will be upgraded to Android 12 in the future.

Google has also released the third beta of Android 12 for smartphones, which brings features like scrolling screenshots, enhanced auto-rotate, and more. It looks like the company is getting close to the official launch and the stable version of Android 12 could be released soon for all the users.

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WhatsApp beta now allows multi-device usage without a phone

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Jeet

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Jul 15, 2021

WhatsApp has web support but using this version requires you to connect using a smartphone and it needs to be powered on and connected. Now, the company has released a new beta that brings support for multi-device without the need for a phone.

This is one of the most anticipated features and a couple of months ago, the company’s executives talked about the feature being in development. If you are interested to check it out, you can enroll yourself by following the procedure described by the company. For using this, you will need to be on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android or iOS.

The company says that it has developed new technologies that ensure that even on multiple devices, messages sync while maintaining end-to-end encryption. It adds that each message is individually encrypted using the established pairwise encryption session with each device. Also, messages are not stored on the server after they are delivered.

It solves one of the major issues of the WhatsApp Web version — requiring a phone to be connected all the time. The company says that by requiring the phone to perform all operations, companion devices are slower and frequently get disconnected, especially when the phone has a poor connection, its battery is running low, or the application process gets killed by the phone’s operating system.

It also allows for only a single companion device to be operative at a time, meaning people can’t be on a call in Portal while checking their messages on their PC. The new WhatsApp multi-device architecture developed by the company removes these hurdles and it no longer requires a smartphone to be the source for everything and still keeps user data seamlessly and securely synchronized and private.

However, not everything is working at this stage. The company has shared a list of features that are currently not working with the beta version of multi-device support.

Viewing live location on companion devices.
Pinning chats on WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
Joining, viewing, and resetting group invites from WhatsApp Web and Desktop. For these functions, you’ll need to use your phone.
Messaging or calling someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone won’t work from your linked device.
Calling from Portal or WhatsApp Desktop to linked devices that aren’t enrolled in the multi-device beta.
Other WhatsApp accounts on your Portal won’t work unless those accounts have joined the multi-device beta.
WhatsApp Business users can’t edit their business name or labels from WhatsApp Web or Desktop.

Currently, there’s no specific date for when the company is planning to roll out this feature to all users. The firm is initially rolling out this feature to its existing beta users. Over the coming months, it plans to start adding it as an opt-in beta feature for a small number of users on stable versions of the app.

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Honor launches new MagicBook 14 and 15, with Ryzen 5000 CPUs and Windows 11 support

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Sean

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Jul 15, 2021

Honor has just launched its 2021 series of MagicBook laptops in China. This includes the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15, which feature the AMD Ryzen 5000 series of processors along with support for the upcoming Windows 11 update.

In a conference earlier this week, the Chinese smartphone maker launched the new MagicBook 14 and 15, which are the company’s latest thin and light notebooks. Both laptops sport an all metal body design with thin bezels that surround the display. On the front, the MagicBook 14 sports a 14 inch FHD IPS matte display that has been certified with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications. The larger variant also features a similar display but with a larger 15 inch panel.

Notably, a highlighting aspect of the new laptops is their form factor, with the 14 inch version measuring just 15.9mm in thickness and weighs just 1.38 kilograms. Even the bezel on the display is just 4.8mm thick. On the other hand, the MagicBook 15 has a thickness of 16.9mm and weighs just 1.54 kilograms with an 87 percent screen to body ratio and 5.3mm bezel frame. Under the hood, both laptops feature AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000 series processors, which is paired with 16GB of dual channel DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage.

Both laptops support WiFi 6 standards as well and Honor has also stated that these will support the Microsoft Windows 11 update when it rolls out. The laptops will first go on sale starting from July 20 and their prices are as follows:

MagicBook 14 (Ryzen 5 5500U) – 4,499 Yuan (roughly 700 US Dollars)
MagicBook 14 (Ryzen 7 5700U) – 4,899 Yuan (roughly 760 US Dollars)
MagicBook 15 (Ryzen 5 5500U) – 4,599 Yuan (roughly 712 US Dollars)

Honor is also offering a special first sale discount on the MagicBook 14’s Ryzen 5 model and the MagicBook 15, which will be priced at 4,199 Yuan (roughly 650 US Dollars) and 4,299 Yuan (roughly 665 US Dollars) respectively.

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boAt Immortal 1000D gaming headphones launched for ₹2499 ($35) in India

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Jeet

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Jul 15, 2021

Along with the rise in demand for gaming smartphones, demand for gaming accessories has also surged. To make the most of it, boAt, a popular Indian accessories maker has now debuted into the gaming headphones market.

The company has launched boAt Immortal 1000D headphones which come with 50mm drivers that offer 3D spatial audio, along with support for Dolby Atmos and 7.1 Channel Surround Sound, tuned by boAt’s Plugin Labz.

They are designed to provide a 360° audio experience with pinpoint accuracy, which is important in games. It also comes with dual denoising detachable mics with ENx technology, and it connects via a long, braided cable that terminates in a USB Type-A port. You also get an in-line remote that helps you control audio, mic, and LEDs.

To give the product a gaming look, there are RGB lights on the ear cups that offer a breathing light effect. Overall, the boAt Immortal 1000D is lightweight, and the ear cups are soft and cozy, ensuring you don’t face issues even during long listening sessions.

boAt is known for making products that are affordable and the newly launched headphones are also priced accordingly. It comes in two color options — Black and White Sabre, for the price of ₹2,499 (~$34) and is now available for purchase via Amazon and boAt website.

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Vivo Y72 5G launched with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480, and 48MP dual cameras in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 15, 2021

The Vivo Y72 5G smartphone has been launched in India. It is Vivo’s first 5G-enabled Y-branded smartphone for the Indian market. The major highlights of the device include a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480 chipset, and 48-megapixel dual cameras. The Y72 5G has landed in India as the rebadged version of the Vivo Y52s (t1 version) that debut in May in China.

Vivo Y72 5G specifications and features

The Vivo Y72 5G houses a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch that delivers a screen space of 90.6 percent. The screen offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key, which is embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

For shooting selfies and video calls, the Vivo Y72 5G has an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The squarish camera module available on the rear shell of the device has a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, and an LED flash.

The Snapdragon 480 chipset and 8 GB of RAM are present at the helm of the Y72 5G. It offers 4 GB of virtual RAM, big internal storage of 128 GB, and it runs on Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11. On the connectivity front, the Y72 5G offers dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone slot. The device measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.4mm and weighs 188 grams.

Vivo Y72 5G price in India

The Vivo Y72 5G has arrived in India with a pricing of Rs 20,990 (~$282). The handset is available in colors like Prism Magic (blue) and Slate Grey. Buyers can take advantage of offers like flat Rs 1,500 (~$20) cashback through HDFC, ICICI, and Kotak banks, one time screen replacement, zero down payment offer through finance partners, and Rs 10,000 worth benefits from Jio.

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Oppo Enco X TWS Earbuds get a Blue color in India priced at ₹9,990(~$135)

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 15, 2021

Oppo on Wednesday unveiled the Reno6 5G series in India with MediaTek’s Dimensity SoCs. At the event, Oppo also launched a new color of the Oppo Enco X TWS earbuds. The earbuds have received a new Blue color variant which expands its colorway and gives buyers a variety in colors options to choose from.

The Oppo Enco X Blue color variant is priced at ₹9,990(~$135) which is the same as the other color variants. But, for a week, it will be sold at introductory pricing of ₹8,990(~$120). Now that the new color is introduced, buyers now have three colors to choose from, Black, White, and Blue.

The Oppo Enco X has a premium design, starting with its case which has an oval-shaped design. The earbuds have an elongated stem, similar to Apple’s AirPods Pro. They are lightweight coming at 4.8 grams each. The buds support Hi-Fi audio and use an 11mm driver.

The Enco X comes with a dual-core chip that enables noise reduction. It has four modes – transparency mode, toggle noise mode, strong mode, and weak mode. Depending on the environment, you can switch to different modes.

The earbuds come with IP54 water and dust resistant rating and house a battery that is claimed to last for up to 25 hours on a single charge. It has touch controls for playing/pausing the music, answering calls, and toggling voice assistants.

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Samsung Galaxy A12s could be Exynos 850 variant of Galaxy A12

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 15, 2021

Recently, a Samsung phone with model number SM-A127F / SM-A127M was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification site and Samsung Philippines support site. A recent leak claimed that it will debut as a new chipset variant of the Galaxy A12. The existing A12 is powered by the Helio P35 chip, but its new variant is expected to feature the Exynos 850 SoC by Samsung. Fresh findings from Google Play Console and Google’s Supported Devices list suggest that the device may debut as the Galaxy A12s.

The model number of the existing Galaxy A12 is SM-A125F. In the Google Supported Devices list, the SM-A127F/M handset is mentioned with the Galaxy A12 marketing name, and they are listed as “a12s” in the device column. Since the South Korean company is already selling a phone with the Galaxy A12 name, it is likely that the upcoming device could be called the Galaxy A12s.

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The Galaxy A12s Google Play Console listing reveals that it features an HD resolution supporting display and Exynos 850 chipset. The Soc is coupled with 3 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. The listing further mentions that it has a fingerprint scanner. Probably, it could be integrated with the power button of the device.

The other details of the Galaxy A12s are not known yet. Since the device’s support page is live and it has appeared on Google Play Console, it is likely to go official later this month or early August.

Samsung Galaxy A12 specifications

The Galaxy A12 has a PLS IPS panel of 6.5 inches that offers an HD+ resolution. The Helio P35 chip powers the device and it comes in variants in colors like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The A12 has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. Its squarish rear camera island has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The handset comes in multiple colors like black, white, and blue.

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