Samsung Galaxy A02 is expected to launch in India soon as production begins

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Jun 17, 2021

Amazon has just confirmed that it has removed all listing of a major accessory maker, RavPower from its online store. The latter has apparently violated the company’s policies and has thus had its listings removed.

According to a recent blogpost from the e-retailer giant, the company revealed that it maintains a strict policy for all the companies that use its platform. AndroidAuthority had initially reported on this news, which surfaced after Wall Street Journal’s Nicole Nguyen ordered a RavPower charger that also offered her a 35 US Dollar gift card if she left a review. While RavPower’s parent company Sunvalley state that the firm didn’t ask for a five star rating, the offer still violated a 2016 Amazon policy.

This policy bars companies from offering monetary rewards for reviews. Initially, it was unclear if Amazon had removed the listings for this very reason, but the company’s latest blogpost has confirmed this report. Notably, the listing removal also arrives after the e-retailer had previously taken down listings from other accessory makers like Mpow and Aukey. Furthermore, the blogpost didn’t specifically call out these brands or even RavPower, but it did detail its strict policy towards paid Amazon reviews. For those unaware, Aukey and Mpow listings were removed back in May 2021, as these two firms were accused of paying for fake reviews.

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Xiaomi India sells over 2 million units of Redmi Note 10 series smartphones within 3 months

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Jun 17, 2021

Xiaomi India unveiled the Redmi Note 10 series in India in early March. The handsets went on sale starting in the middle of that month. Initially, the company only introduced three models. A fourth model launched in the country in mid-May. Three months after the series debut in India, it has achieved a sales record.

According to the official Twitter accounts of Redmi India and Manu Kumar Jain (Managing Director of Xiaomi India), the Redmi Note 10 series sold over 2 million units in India. The company has managed to sell 3,000 crores+ worth of Redmi Note 10 series smartphones within three months from its initial debut.

These figures are indeed outstanding. Mr. Jain also says that if the Redmi Note was a separate independent brand, it would have been the third or fourth-largest smartphone brand in India.

Unlike in China, Xiaomi is known for its Redmi brand in India, especially the Redmi Note series. Therefore, it is not surprising to learn the sales milestone accomplished by the Redmi Note 10 series in a short period of time despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The Redmi Note 10 lineup in India includes four devices, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 10 5G is not sold in the region because of the availability of POCO M3 Pro 5G, which is essentially the same phone.

Honor products will rival or even surpass Apple in the future: CEO

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Jun 17, 2021

Earlier this week, the Honor 50 series was officially unveiled by the company at a product launch conference. During this event, the brand’s CEO stated that the company will also seek to compete with Apple in the future and will make products that could soon rival or even surpass the iPhone maker.

The Chinese smartphone maker’s CEO, Zhao Ming, made the announcement during the Honor 50 series launch and believes that the brand is bound to see a breakthrough in the near future. The senior official added that Apple is currently on the rise, especially after Huawei saw a sharp decline in the industry due to US sanctions. So, the ex-subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant needs to match or even surpass Apple’s products in terms of performance and user experience, as per the executive.

Zhao Ming believes that competition is the most important thing in the high end smartphone market, since it would help it polish its product offerings and technology. He further added that while many flagship graded devices offer the top end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, the experience offered to the customers varies greatly in the high end market. In other words, good specifications alone do not signify a better user experience. It remains to be seen how the brand performs in the global market in the near future, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Motorola Edge series leak reveals Snapdragon 778G, 865/870, and camera details

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Jun 17, 2021

Motorola is reportedly working on the successors for the Edge and Edge+ smartphones that were announced in global markets last year. TechnikNews had leaked some information about upcoming Motorola phones with codenames such as Berlin, Berlin NA, Sierra, and Kyoto. The publication is back with new information on Berlin, Kyoto, and another Motorola that has a Pstar codename.

Motorola Edge Berlin and Berlin NA

New information shared by the publication reveals that the Berlin is a European variant, whereas the Berlin NA model appears to be a North American edition that may sell through Verizon. The Berlin models are expected to launch as Edge branded phones.

The Berlin and Berlin NA will come with a Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. Both phones have an OmniVision OV32B40 front camera. The rear camera setup of the Berlin model seems to include a 108-megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 primary camera, a 16-megapixel OmniVision (OV16A10) ultrawide/macro lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto (OV08A10) telephoto lens.

On the other side, the Berlin NA has a 108-megapixel megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 main lens, an 8-megapixel Samsung S5K4H7 ultrawide/macro lens, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02B1B depth lens. It is expected to arrive in Emerald (Green), Stout (Brown), and White colors.

Motorola Edge Pstar

The publication that Pstar is the same device that was previously referred to as Sierra. The model number of this device is XT2153 and it is likely to come in black, blue, and white colors. It is powered by Qualcomm’s chip, which is codenamed as “kona,” which suggests that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 865 or 870 chipset.

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It may feature a 16-megapixel OV16A1Q front camera in China or 32-megapixel OV32B selfie camera in Europe. Its rear shell may feature a 108-megapixel S5KHM2 main camera, a 16-megapixel OV16A10 ultrawide/macro lens, and an 8-megapixel OV08A10 telephoto lens.

Motorola Edge Kyoto

The Motorola Edge phone with Kyoto codenamed is said to be the cheapest model in the lineup. It has a 32-megapixel OV32B front camera, and its rear camera system has a 108-megapixel S5KHM2 main camera, an 8-megapixel S5K4H7 ultrawide/macro lens, and a 2-megapixel OV02B1B depth sensor.

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Apple seeks to sell its products from LG stores in South Korea: Report

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Jun 17, 2021

Apple is apparently planning on forming a new partnership with LG. This cooperation would have the former sell its products from the latter’s physical retail stores in South Korea.

According to a BusinessKorea report (Via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant seeks to sell its iPhones, iPads, smartwatches, and more from the South Korean electronics maker’s stores in its home country. This would have it sell products from more than 400 retail “LG Best Shops” in the country. Notably, this news arrives after LG recently announced that it is shutting its smartphone business. In other words, Apple might be aiming to fill up the retail space that was previously used by LG to market its handsets.

This would mean that the iPhone maker could expand its presence in the region, considering its retail business is smaller than LG in comparison. Reportedly, the two companies are discussing the establishment of a separate corner for Apple within its stores. This corner would also be run by the company’s own employees or have LG Best Shop employees sell Apple products after LG Electronics acquires the right to sell its gadgets.

The report further added that both brands are currently at a disagreement over the sale of Mac computers. This disagreement is due to LG’s plans of selling its own “Gram” laptops, so selling Mac computers in its stores would put LG at a clear disadvantage. Thus, it is more likely that both firms agree on only selling iPhones, iPads, and its wearables. An LG spokesperson also told Business Korea that “nothing has been decided yet” and that the company is “exploring all possibilities.”

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Samsung Galaxy F22 support page goes live, India launch seem near

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Jun 17, 2021

Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on a new series phone called the Galaxy F22. Multiple reports have claimed that it could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A22, which debuted at the beginning of this month. Fresh information (via. MySmartPrice) reveals that the support page of the Galaxy F22 has gone live on Samsung India’s website. The appearance of the support page suggests that its launch date may be close at hand.

The Galaxy F22 has appeared with its SM-E225F/DS model number on the support page. The listing has no information on the specs of the device. Earlier this week, the F22 handset was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification platform.

The Galaxy A22 exists in 4G and 5G versions. It is not clear whether the Galaxy F22 coming to India will be a 4G or 5G device.

Samsung Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G specifications

The Galaxy A22 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED HD+ 90Hz display, a 13-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It is equipped with Helio G80 chipset, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the other side, the Galaxy A22 5G has a 6.6-inch TFT FHD+ 90Hz panel, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The Dimensity 700 chip fuels the device with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It also features a 5,000mAh battery with a 15W charger and a side-facing fingerprint reader.

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vivo Y12A key specs leaked ahead of official launch

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Jun 17, 2021

Chinese handset maker vivo is tipped to launch a new budget smartphone in Asia in the form of vivo Y12A. Ahead of the device’s official announcement, its primary specifications have leaked. Let’s take a look at what this phone has to offer.

vivo Y12a Retail Box Leak — vivo Y12A Retail Boxes | Source: MySmartPrice

The information about the unreleased vivo Y12A comes from MySmartPrice. The publication’s source has not only shared the specs of the device but also an image of its retail boxes.

The vivo Y12A is said to sport a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution. The handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC souple with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

It will come with a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup. Unfortunately, there’s no info on whether the secondary sensor is for depth, macro, or monochrome. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the phone will use an 8MP shooter.

On the software front, it will run Android 11. We can expect it to run Funtouch OS 11 since OriginOS is limited to China. Last but not least, the smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Unfortunately, the launch date of vivo Y12A is a mystery. Anyway, we can expect it to launch soon as the handset seems to have already reached retailers, as per the image of retail boxes.

Tim Cook blames app side-loading for Android having more malware than iOS

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Jun 17, 2021

Android has several advantages compared to iOS when it comes to users having control over the device. One of the biggest benefits of Android is that it allows users to download apps from several different sources, including support for the side-loading of apps.

However, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has spoken out against the side-loading of applications. Answering the question about side-loading apps on iPhone, he said: “That [side-loading – ed] would destroy the security of the iPhone and a lot of the privacy initiatives that we built into the App Store, where we have privacy nutrition labels and app tracking transparency, where it forces people to get permission to track across apps.”

He added that Android has 47 times more malware than iOS but has not cited a source for this data. A report from Nokia in 2019 had claimed that Android was responsible for about 47% of the detected malware compared to 1% for iPhone. But the very next year, malware for Android fell to 26.6% and iPhones rose to 1.7%.

While Tim Cook is criticizing the practice of app side-loading, Apple itself allows this if the user has a developer account. Also, another report from Washington Post claims that almost 2% of App Store’s top 1,000 grossing apps were scams with over 120 million customers downloading those apps.

It’s noteworthy that Android doesn’t allow users to side-load apps or install apps outside of Play Store by default and user needs to give permission before installing an application from somewhere else. Also, Android has over 70 percent of the global mobile operating system market share and malicious actors tend to target the most popular platforms.

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Realme to launch Narzo 30 series and 32″ Smart TV Full HD in India on June 24

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Jun 17, 2021

Realme has just announced the launch date for its upcoming smartphones and smart TV for the Indian market. The company will be launching the Narzo 30, Narzo 30 5G, and the 32 inch Smart TV Full HD on 24th June 2021.

The #realmeNarzo30 and #realmeNarzo305G are coming to #UnleashPeakPerformance. Fasten your seatbelts as you are about to feel the full force of powerful features and an unparalleled gaming experience.
Join us for the launch at 12:30 PM, 24th June. https://t.co/YJxNMwQ7Ea pic.twitter.com/SVk3tBqjAw

— realme (@realmeIndia) June 17, 2021

The news arrives after the Chinese smartphone maker’s official Twitter handle that shared a share series of tweets. While the company’s CEO had recently confirmed the release of the Narzo 30 4G and Narzo 30 5G in India, it has just confirmed the launch date. Furthermore, the new smartphones will also arrive with the Smart TV 32 inch in the country, and the brand has also promised even “more surprises” at the launch conference.

The firm has yet to share any details regarding what these surprises might be as of right now. Although, it is expected that the company might also be launching its Buds Q2 truly wireless earbuds in the country on the same date. These wireless earphones are a budget offering from the brand and even features active noise cancellation as well. We had recently reported that these hearables could be launching in the region soon, so this speculation is also in line with that report.

Prepare your senses for a richer audio visual experience on the upcoming 80cm (32”) #realmeSmartTVFHD. Are you excited to bring home #RichPictureRichSound?

Launching at 12:30 PM, 24th June on our official channels.

Know more: https://t.co/JzAEFzl62E pic.twitter.com/zuNAWPdMms

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) June 17, 2021

Similarly, the company might also share additional details regarding the Indian launch of the Realme GT 5G, the Realme Book, and Realme Pad as well. The tablet and laptop were recently teased by the firm at its global launch event. So, we might hear more about these devices. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch even and offer updates if any notable leaks surface in the next few days.

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China’s Pony.ai plans to begin commercial driverless robotaxi service in California in 2022

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Jun 17, 2021

Chinese startup Pony.ai has commenced testing of its driverless vehicles on public roads he the US state of California. This is a prelude to the full rollout of commercial robotaxi services in the US planned for 2022.

Pony.ai is among the startups that have secured approval for driverless vehicle testing in both China and the United States. The testing has progressed past the stage where there will need to be a human safety driver behind the wheel to a fully autonomous operation. The testing is reportedly carried out daily on public roads in the Fremont and Milpitas area of California. A similar test-run is also carried out in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.

According to Techcrunch, Pony.ai has disclosed that it plans to resume a rideshare service that is open to the public in the city Californian of Irvine this summer. The robotaxis won’t be fully autonomous, though, as there will be a human safety driver behind the wheel. The startup aims to fully automate the running of the cars next year. That is if the firm is able to scale the regulatory hurdles that need to be overcome before such services will be allowed on public roads in the US and even China. Pony.ai CEO and co-founder James Peng calls the firm’s plan an “ambitious vision”.

Pony.ai isn’t alone in this goal of achieving fully autonomous robotaxi services. There are several other companies also testing their own models in different US cities, including some Chinese firms – AutoX, Baidu, and WeRide. Other firms also working on driverless rideshare services include Amazon’s Zoox, Cruise, Waymo, and Nuro. There are up to 55 such firms with operational licenses but Nuro is the only firm that has got a deployment permit which makes it possible for the company to roll out driverless car services commercially.

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vivo Y31s (t1 version) launched with lower RAM/storage and slower charging speed

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Jun 17, 2021

The vivo Y31s launched earlier this year as the world’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC. A couple of months later, the company debuted the vivo Y31 Standard Edition with a different chipset and display. Now, three months later, the brand has released yet another model in the series called vivo Y31s (t1 version).

vivo Y31s (t1 version) Specifications and Features

The newly launched vivo Y31s (t1 version) is a watered-down variant of the vivo Y31s Standard Edition. The two devices only differ in terms of storage configuration and charging speed.

The smartphone flaunts a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 16.7 million colors. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 89% screen-to-body ratio, and a dewdrop notch.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset coupled with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. If required, users can make use of the 0.5GB extended RAM feature.

As for optics, the handset houses a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup on the back. There’s also an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls inside the notch.

On the connectivity front, it supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC). Other features of this phone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, and proximity sensor.

The vivo Y31s (t1 version) runs OriginOS based on Android 11 and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Last but not least, it measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.5mm in dimensions, weighs 189.7g, and comes in two colors (Lake Light Blue, Titanium Empty Gray)

vivo Y31s (t1 version) Price and Availability

The vivo Y31s (t1 version) is priced at ¥1,399 ($218) in China. The handset is currently listed ‘out of stock’ on vivo’s official website. But it should be available for purchase soon.

As of now, there’s no official word on its availability in global markets.

Leica launches Leitz Phone 1 as the brand’s first smartphone in Japan

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Jun 17, 2021

Leica, the company known for camera sensors developed in partnership with Chinese giant Huawei, has released its first self-branded smartphone focused towards the Japanese market — Leitz Phone 1, as a SoftBank exclusive device.

Looking at the specifications, the device is quite similar to the Sharp Aquos R6 which was also launched exclusively in Japan. The phone is touted to offer a “true Leica experience” down to the level of industrial design and user interface.

As for the design, the Leitz Phone 1 comes with Leica Red Dot and a magnetic circular lens cap. It also has a matte black glass cover on the “Leica Silver” metallic body. The device measures 9.5mm in thickness and weighs around 212 grams.

The smartphone features a 6.6-inch IGZO OLED display and offers a 2730 x 1260 pixels screen resolution along with an adaptive 240Hz refresh rate. Underneath, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage.

The highlight of the phone is the massive 1-inch camera sensor on the back that has a 20-megapixel shooter with f/1.9 aperture and 19mm equivalent focal length. On the front side, there’s a 12.6-megapixel selfie snapper.

In the software department, the device is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface. The phone, which has an IP68 rating to make it water-resistant, is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

The Leitz Phone 1, which is a SoftBank-exclusive device, is priced at 187,920 yen in Japan that roughly converts to $1,700. The phone will be up for pre-orders from 18th June and will be available for purchase in late July.

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Clubhouse increases its focus on India, brings ‘Creator First’ Funding

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Jun 17, 2021

Clubhouse had recently launched its app on the Android platform after only being available for iOS. Now, it is bringing its ‘Creator First’ funding to India, to better cater to the Indian creators and expands its presence in the country.

Since its launch on Android, the audio chatroom has brought in over 4 million users and has been increasing its focus on India as Android is the most popular OS in the region. The ‘Creator First’ programme was initially launched in the US back in March, earlier this year. Now, the company has brought this funding to India for selected programmes from Indian creators specifically.

This will help the Indian creators to help spread their ideas and creativity to a broader audience. Furthermore, the fund has also be been specifically tailored for the unique needs of the Indian audience, as per the company. At the moment, the application for participating in the programme is currently open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first window closing on 16th July 2021.

The Clubhouse Head of International Aarthi Ramamurthy added in an official blogpost, “By participating in Clubhouse Creator First in India, we will help you with production and creative development, help you promote your show, and provide financial support via matching you with brands or a monthly stipend.” For those unaware, this funding offers users in the US a stipend of at least 5,000 US Dollars per month.

The company has assured that it would also offer stipends in India, although, the exact details and amount has yet to be revealed. Aarthi further added that “n India, over the last few weeks, we’ve seen rooms on cricket, on music (including really fun Antakshari rooms!), rooms on gaming and contests, rooms on religion and prayer, and so much more. We are so excited to see what creators from across India will bring to the table.”

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Mysterious Infinix phone with stunning design appears in leaked render

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Jun 17, 2021

Last week, XDA Developers released an image of a 160W Ultra Flash Charge brick. A mysterious smartphone fitted with a big camera sensor was seen in the background of the same image. At that time, the publication did not share anything about the mysterious device. Today, the publication shared a render of a new Infinix phone. It appears that the render belongs to the same handset that was seen along with the 160W charger.

Starting from the front, the forthcoming Infinix phone features a 3D glass display with a punch-hole positioned at the top-left corner. The top and bottom bezels of the phone are quite thin, and it has extremely curved edges.

Infinix's mysterious phone — Infinix’s mysterious phone

The handset does not seem to feature a rear-facing or a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The presence of a fingerprint impression on the display suggests that it could be equipped with an OLED panel.

Moving on to the back, the mysterious handset has a large camera lens, a secondary snapper, a square-shaped lens, which looks like a telephoto periscope lens. A huge “Now” branding is imprinted on the rear shell of the device. The handset is equipped with features like volume buttons, a power key, a USB-C port, a speaker grille, and a microphone around its edges.

Infinix 160W Ultra Flash Charger — Infinix’s 160W Ultra Flash Charger

The device has a flagship-grade design, and it is also speculated to arrive with 160W fast charging support. Will it be arriving with flagship specs? It is advisable to wait more to know the final product name and specifications of the mysterious Infinix phone.

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Battleground Mobile India Beta is now available for download on Android

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Jun 17, 2021

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been available for pre-registration since last month. Now, Krafton Inc, the studio behind the popular battle royale title, has just made the beta version of the game available for download on Android smartphones.

Keep in mind that this is a closed beta, with the game only being available to those who have registered to be an early access user. Looking at the Google Play Store listing, the India exclusive mobile game has a download size of just over 700 megabytes. Furthermore, the game also requires users to create a new account, which means users of PUBG Mobile cannot access their old accounts.

This also implies that Indian users would have to create new profiles with new usernames since the old PUBG Mobile servers are still live, so it will prompt users that their older gamer tags are already taken. Android users were given the to beta test the early version of the game. But unfortunately, registrations for the game’s beta are not available anymore. For those that did register, they can simply follow this link and click on ‘Download it on Google Play’ below.

Notably, since Battlegrounds Mobile India is in beta, users might face an internal server error. Although, trying to access the game later might resolve the issue. The game also asks the users for permission to access media and files when first launching the game and is only available for those over 18 years of age in India. It even notifies the users that all data for this game is stored in India. Recently, the game has been facing scrutiny from government officials that have asked for the ban of the game before its launch, however, an Indian Ministry has clarified that it can’t ban the game prior to its release.

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OnePlus smartphones confirmed to run OxygenOS after merger with OPPO

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Jun 17, 2021

OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau have announced that the company is merging with OPPO. Although this is a major announcement, it isn’t surprising given that both the companies, owned by BBK Electronics, had merged their R&D team last year and Pete Lau took additional responsibility at OPPO to manage product strategy.

Recently, the OnePlus 9 series smartphones launched in China are running OPPO’s ColorOS operating system based on Android, instead of running its own HydrogenOS, which is a Chinese version of OxygenOS.

OxygenOS 11 Android 11 featured — OxygenOS 11 on Oneplus 8

So, what’s the future of OxygenOS given that OnePlus has now officially merged with OPPO? Well, it seems that the operating system from OnePlus is here to stay. The company has confirmed to MySmartPrice that smartphones from the brand will continue to run OxygenOS custom user interface based on Android.

However, there’s a possibility that going forward, the OxygenOS may have a similar design and functionality as ColorOS. But this is just speculation at this time and we will have to wait a few months or years to know for sure.

Going forward, OnePlus will work as a sub-brand of OPPO but the brand will remain the same and continue to operate independently, says Pete Lau. He said that the move would open up more resources to the company which could be deployed to create better products. He also stated that the integration would make OnePlus become more efficient in aspects such as faster and more stable software updates for OnePlus users.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series gets certified by EEC; launch imminent

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Jun 17, 2021

Xiaomi has been working on its next-generation tablet devices and is likely to get launched as the Mi Pad 5 series. Now, ahead of the launch, the device has been certified by EEC, hinting at its imminent launch.

The certification reveals that the device will be running the MIUI operating system out-of-the-box. Based on the previous statement by Xu Jieyun of Xiaomi Group, the upcoming Mi Pad 5 series devices will be running the MIUI which has now been optimized for tablets.

The operating system is likely to offer several new features that aim to improve the user experience, including the likes of multi-screen collaboration. However, to know for sure what the company has decided to offer, we will have to wait for the official launch.

Based on the leaks so far, the Mi Pad 5 series will come with an LCD or OLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, along with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is also said to support 4096-level touch and In-Cell active pen technology, which can bring smooth display effects to large-screen devices.

The Pro variant of the device is likely to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset along with support for 5G connectivity. It is said to be powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery, which makes it an 8,720mAh battery effectively.

On the other hand, the standard variant will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC which also supports 5G connectivity. The devices are expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 now comes in a new Dark Night Aurora color

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Jun 17, 2021

Last month, Lenovo introduced the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 as the world’s first Snapdragon 870 powered tablet in China. The tablet has been available in a new single Silver so far. Today, the company confirmed that the tablet will also be available in a new Dark Night Aurora color.

The Dark Night Aurora variant of the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 will be up for pre-sale starting at 00:00 AM on June 18 in China. The newly introduced dark teal edition will be available with a pricing of 2,699 Yuan (~$420).

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 Dark NIght Aurora

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 specifications

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 has an 11.5-inch OLED display that delivers 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 1ms touch response rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. The Snapdragon 870 chipset and 6GB of RAM are the driving force of the tablet. It ships with 128GB of built-in storage.

The front side of the Lenovo Pad Pro is flanked by an 8-megapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel IR camera. The rear side of the tablet features a 13-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and an LED flash. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is backed by an 8,600mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 and 20W rapid charging. It has other features such as ZenUI 12.5 based on Android 11 OS, quad JBL powered speakers with Dolby Atmos support, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-C, 4 pogo pins, and Bluetooth 5.1.

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[Update: June 24 launch date] Vivo V21e 5G official poster leaked, reveal design and color variants

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