Samsung Galaxy A22 5G India launch seems imminent as support page goes live

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Jun 23, 2021

At the beginning of this month, Samsung announced the Galaxy A22 5G and Galaxy A22 4G handsets in Europe. The support page of the 5G version has gone live on Samsung India’s website (via. Pricebaba), which indicates that its India launch could be close at hand.

The Galaxy A22 5G that has a model number of SM-A226B/DS was previously seen at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Galaxy A22 5G’s support page, which is now available on Samsung India’s website has no information on its website. However, its entire specs are already known since it debuted globally early this month.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 700 chip fuels the Galaxy A22 5G with up to 8 GB of RAM. The device offers up to 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. The A22 5G has a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W rapid charging.

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The Galaxy A22 5G runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and it rear shell has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Galaxy A22 5G is available in Europe with a price tag of 229 euros. It is currently available as the most affordable 5G phone from the brand. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the Galaxy A22 5G for India.

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau reveals alternative packaging for OnePlus 9 series

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Jeet

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Jun 23, 2021

The OnePlus 9 series smartphones come with the company’s new retail box that is designed to be a bit bigger in terms of length. While the packaging looks decent, there was also an alternative packaging, as revealed by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau.

Pete Lau has shared an image on Twitter showcasing an alternative packaging of the OnePlus 9 series. However, it’s not yet clear if the company had ever considered using that or if it plans to do so going forward.

The new packaging showcased by Pete Lau doesn’t have a retail box to keep the device inside. Instead, it uses plastic and has a very minimal design, similar to what you get when buying a pendrive.

The smartphone is secured behind a transparent package on the right side while the left side of the packaging mentions the key features of the device. There is no room for a charger or additional accessories. It also has a hook at the top which can be used to hand the product for display.

Along with sharing the image of this packaging, Pete Lau has added that the company is not giving up the “stylish red box” which confirms that we won’t be getting this new packaging when buying any OnePlus smartphone.

OnePlus recently officially merged with OPPO and will now act as a sub-brand of the China-based smartphone manufacturer. The announcement wasn’t surprising given that both the companies were merging several of their operations since last year.

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OPPO Reno6 Z full specifications leaked, reveals improved cameras, larger storage

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 23, 2021

In April, OPPO unveiled the OPPO Reno5 Z in Singapore and now the rumor mill is already spilling information on its successor. Last week, tipster Abhishek Yadav leaked the key specs of the upcoming Reno6 Z handset. While there is no information on the arrival of the Reno6 Z, a fresh leak by the same leaker has revealed its entire specifications.

OPPO Reno6 Z specifications (Rumored)

The new leak has revealed that the OPPO Reno6 Z has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen will come equipped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 OS may come preloaded on the Reno 6Z. The device may come equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The tipster had previously claimed that it could be driven by the Dimensity 800U chip.

The Reno6 Z could be featuring a 4,310mAh battery and it is likely to come with 33W rapid charging. For selfies, it may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and its rear shell could be equipped with a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. Readers are advised to digest the Reno 6Z leak with a grain of salt and wait for further reports to know more it.

If the leak turns out to be true, the Reno6 Z may mainly offer improvements in departments like internal storage and cameras as compared to the predecessor model. The Reno5 Z has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, Dimensity 800U, 4,310mAh battery with 30W charging, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, 16-megapixel front camera, and 48-megapixel quad cameras.

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LG Velvet 2 Pro unboxing video showcases what the unreleased phone looks like

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Jeet

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Jun 23, 2021

Last year, LG killed the G-series of smartphones to introduce the new LG Velvet lineup. The phone received a good reception from both users and critics. The company was working on its successor but given that the mobile phone business has been shuttered, we will not get the LG Velvet 2 Pro that was planned.

However, an unboxing video of the LG Velvet 2 Pro aka LG Rainbow has been leaked online (via Tron), showing what the smartphone could have been. The unreleased smartphones have been sold by the company to its employees.

The video shows that the device continues to have the same design as its predecessor, with a curved display upfront for a higher screen-to-body ratio. As per the reports, it would have featured a 6.8-inch P-OLED display panel with Full HD+ screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support.

On the backside, there’s a triple-camera setup with the company’s new raindrop design, consisting of an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor. For taking selfies and video calling, there’s a 10-megapixel snapper up front.

The smartphone is running the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface. It reportedly packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging support.

This indicates that, unlike its predecessor, LG planned to position this new model as a flagship smartphone. However, as mentioned above, with LG shutting down its mobile phone business, this smartphone won’t be available commercially.

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Samsung Galaxy M22 bags Bluetooth certification, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 23, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy M22 mid-range phone. Last month, it was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site to reveal its processor, RAM, and OS. A recent leak had revealed some of its other specs. Fresh information reveals that the Galaxy M22 has received Bluetooth SIG certification, which indicates that its launch could be drawing near.

The Bluetooth SIG listing only reveals that the Galaxy M22 that has a model number of SM-M225FV_DS carries support for Bluetooth 5.0. Previous reports have claimed that it will be a rebadged version of the Galaxy A22 4G handset, which was announced at the beginning of this month in other markets. It is also speculated that its appearance could be similar to the Galaxy A32 handset.

The Galaxy M22 is expected to feature a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that offers an HD+ resolution. The device is likely to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.

It is likely to feature a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The rear shell of the device may feature a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The device may come with a native storage of up to 128 GB and it may run on Android 11 OS.

While the Galaxy A22 has a 5,000mAh battery, the M22 may house a larger 6,000mAh battery. It is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.

The Galaxy M22 is expected to arrive in markets like India and Europe. Last year, the Galaxy M21 was announced with a price tag of Rs 12,999 (~$175) in India. Hence, the M22 is likely to arrive with similar pricing in the country.

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Amazfit GTS 2e & GTR 2e latest update brings Alexa support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2021

Huami launched the Amazfit GTS 2e and Amazfit GTR 2e in January 2021. While the smartwatches come with several impressive features, they did not have Alexa Voice Assistant support. Huami has now pushed a new firmware update to the two smart wearables. The software update, applicable to users in India, will allow users to interact smartly with their smart wearable device to carry out a raft of activities via voice commands that Alexa would execute.

The GTS 2e and GTR 2e are slightly lower versions of GTS 2 and GTR 2. They are pretty affordable and, with the new update with support for Voice Assistant, the two models will remain in top demand for some time within the subcontinent. However, both models do not support Wi-Fi connectivity, implying that they both have a longer battery life than their more expensive alternatives.

In a statement by the Amazfit Team in India, the company notified the public that the much-awaited Alexa for the Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e is now available for users to enjoy voice interaction, play music, provide weather forecast, and lots more. Users were encouraged to update their devices to enjoy the Alexa support.

The firmware for the update is firmware version 1.0.2.31. The update can be installed via the Zepp app, which is the official Amazfit app for smartwatches. Once the update has been successfully installed, users must add Amazon Alexa to their Account Profile on the Zepp app. They will be prompted to log in with their Amazon account, and the on-screen instructions will guide users to the completion of the linking of Alexa.

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Realme GT Master Edition in works, likely to debut soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 23, 2021

Back in 2019, when Realme announced the Realme X smartphone, it also unveiled a special Master Edition version of the device in partnership with Japanese design Naoto Fukasawa. Since then, the company has also launched Master Edition versions for Realme X2 Pro and Realme X50 Pro flagship phones. Fresh information reveals that the company is now working on the Realme GT Master Edition handset.

Yesterday, Realme CMO Xu Qi took to Weibo to share an image featuring himself, Fukasawa, and other Realme executives to tease the arrival of a new Master Edition. The Weibo post did not mention the name of the Master Edition device.

Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that Realme’s next product is not the X9 series. He added that the company is gearing to launch the Realme GT Master Edition. Yet again, the company has teamed up with Fukasawa to design the next Master Edition device.

The Realme X9 series is expected to debut by mid-July. Hence, there is a possibility that the GT Master Edition may go official in the next few days. Probably, the GT Master Edition may feature the same specs as the original Realme GT 5G, but it may come with a refreshed rear design and color like the predecessor Master Edition phones.

The Realme GT 5G has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel triple camera system. It comes with Snapdragon 888, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of native storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W rapid charging support.

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Redmi GM Lu Weibing stylishly teases the Redmi K50 series

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2021

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand only took the wraps off the high-end Redmi K40 series in March this year. The K40 joins a growing list of flagship models which started with the Redmi K20 series. The K20 was launched in May 2019 as Redmi’s first flagship model. The K30 also joined the fray in November 2019 while the K30S made its debut in 2020. Xiaomi is now working on the Redmi K50.

Redmi’s GM and Xiaomi vice-president Lu Weibing recently attempted to sample opinion of fans concerning the features, configuration and experience they hope to get from the next-gen Redmi K50. Apart from that, prolific tipster Digital Chat Station also disclosed that the K50 series will improve on the features of its predecessor especially in the aspect of fast charging, video/imaging, and screen quality.

Recall that the Redmi K40 featured support for 33W fast charging technology for the 4,520mAH battery under the hood. We may see an upgrade to either 50W or 65W. For now, there is no lead as to the features that would find their way into the K50 series. The Chinese tech giant is yet to say when the model will be unveiled but going by precedence and the timing of Weibing’s post, the company might announce the model before the year runs out.

We expect details of the K50 series to emerge in the coming weeks. We’ll keep yu posted here on Gzmochina when that happens. But before then, spare a minute to tell us the aspect you’ll like to see Redmi upgrade on the upcoming K50 series in the comments section below.

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Bluetooth SIG certifies a handful of Nokia Bluetooth headsets

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

We may be seeing a number of new Nokia-branded headsets launching soon as the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has just certified some new models.

A few weeks ago, we reported that a Nokia headset called the Nokia Solo Buds+ was certified by the Bluetooth certification agency. Now, another model called the Nokia Clarity Solo Bud+ and with model number SB-501 has been certified. This version most likely has an additional feature compared to the Solo Buds+.

The Bluetooth SIG has also certified three other models – the Nokia Comfort Earbud+ (TWS-411W), the Nokia Comfort Earbuds (TWS-411), and the Nokia Go Earbuds+ (TWS 201).

From their names and the first three alphabets of their model numbers, we can tell that these are True Wireless Earbuds with varying features. All three have Bluetooth 5.1 and the Nokia Go Earbuds+ is most likely the cheapest of them all.

We still do not know when they will be announced, once we do, we will be sure to inform you.

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Ulefone Armor 11T 5G smartphone easily sails through durability test [Video]

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 22, 2021

A major rugged smartphone manufacturer – Ulefone recently unveiled Armor 11T 5G smartphone carrying advanced features and specifications. The new rugged smartphone is built to withstand any rough and tough conditions in the real world. To prove these loud features, Ulefone itself put the device under durability test. The video below showcases all the stress that Armor 11 GT has gone through and how easily it sails through all the challenges.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 11T 5G smartphone launched with thermal imaging camera and Dimensity 800 SoC

As seen in the video, the phone has gone through the worst but it still survived without even a scratch. The phone is dropped from a 3-meter height and later survived even from 10m height. It is even thrown on the stairs from a height and was found without any damage. It passes the durability test with flying colors if we see its concrete test where the phone was working after going through a massive hammer hit. Considering the durability test results, the smartphone proves its mettle. It is not only a daily driver for normal users but can be a good replacement for construction workers or outdoor workers.

Ulefone Armor 11T 5G is IP68, IP69K certified smartphone which confirms waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof abilities. The presence of a thermal imaging camera and 5G support enhances its functionality.

The smartphone features MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC, 5200 mAh battery with support for wireless charging, NFC support, Dual-SIM technology, 48MP primary camera, 6.1-inch waterdrop display, and Android 11. Ulefone Armor 11T 5G is a useful device carrying excellent specifications.

The smartphone is on sale via AliExpress for the price of $499.99. The interested users can know more about the device by heading over to the official website.

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Honor Magic Fold and Honor Magic Flip trademarks registered in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

Honor will be making its entrance into the foldable smartphone market this year. It has been reported that the phone will launch under the Magic series, and a new trademark filing has revealed the official name of the device as well as that of another model, likely planned for a later release.

First spotted by DealnTech, Honor registered the trademarks for Honor Magic Fold and Honor Magic Flip early this month at the office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration. Based on these trademarks, it is safe to say that these are the official names of Honor’s coming foldable devices.

The Honor Magic Fold should have a form factor similar to that of the Huawei Mate X2 which has an inward folding design while the Honor Magic Flip should have a design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip or the Motorola Razr.

The Magic Fold is expected to launch in the second half of the year, and it has been reported that it will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 888 Pro processor. The Magic Flip, on the other hand, may not launch till next year, even though I am more excited for it as it may be the first foldable flip phone from a Chinese brand (not counting Lenovo’s Motorola Razr).

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Grab Realme GT 5G smartphone for $399 via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 22, 2021

Realme recently unveiled the Realme GT 5G smartphone packing some top-notch specifications. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 888 chipset, 6.43-inch S-Amoled, 4500 mAh battery, and Realme UI 2.0. The smartphone is currently available across selective countries for the price of EUR 449. Surprisingly, the Giztop is offering the Realme GT 5G smartphone for $399 along with international shipping.

Must See: Realme GT 5G launched globally for €369 (~$446)

It is a massive discount despite being a new entrant in the market. Giztop is offering around $50 discount on the smartphone. The interested buyers can choose between Yellow, Blue, and Silver colors. It is available in two storage options of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

Realme GT 5G ships with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC carrying an inbuilt octa-core processor and highly performing Adreno 660 GPU. The smartphone houses a tripel-rear camera sensor featuring a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro lens. It features a massive 4500 mAh battery which supports up to 65W fast charging.

There’s a 6.43-inch S-Amoled E4 display that houses a punch-hole display while offering a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. For smoother animations, the display houses a 120H refresh rate. Its under-display fingerprint sensor enhances accessibility and security.

It is an interesting deal for the users who are looking for high-end specifications powered smartphone at a decent price. You can grab it for the starting price of $399 from Giztop.

Related: Realme CEO reveals Realme GT 5G, Realme Book launch plans for India

Lu Weibing reveals 12GB RAM variant of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is the bestseller

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition launched as Redmi’s first gaming smartphone. The Dimensity 1200-powered phone is still exclusive to China but is expected to make its way to other markets as the POCO F3 GT next month. Today, Lu Weibing, the head of Redmi, revealed an interesting fact about the phone.

The Xiaomi executive disclosed on Weibo that more than 70% of Redmi K40 Gaming Edition owners have the 12GB RAM version of the phone. That is a significant percentage considering the phone is also available in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants. In the same post, he asked readers if they consider RAM or storage when choosing a phone.

When it comes to mobile phones, having sufficient RAM is key for a smooth experience as it means you can have more active apps running without your phone slowing down or the apps having to relaunch when you switch between them. And if you are a gamer, you wouldn’t want to have your game getting closed just because you had to quickly make a call. Thus it makes sense as to why the variant with the highest amount of RAM is the best seller.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition comes in four configurations – 6+128GB, 8+128GB, 8+256GB, and 12+128GB. There is no storage expansion, so whatever storage it comes with is what you are stuck with.

The phone also has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch hole. There is a 64MP main camera on the back and it is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera while a 16MP camera is in front.

Redmi has also added stereo speakers tuned by JBL, mechanical gaming triggers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a 5065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

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Sony launches a compact, portable wireless speaker for the Indian market

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 22, 2021

Sony India has underscored the premium it places on World Music Day by unveiling the SRS-XB13 Extra BASS portable wireless speaker for the Indian market. The portable wireless speaker was launched on Monday (June 21) and will be sold for Rs. 3990 ($54) to music lovers in the subcontinent.

The Sony portable wireless speaker comes with a unique strap that enhances its portability as a travel companion. The Extra Bass Sound Diffusion processor delivers excellent audio to listeners of the device, with its 5W output. The wireless speaker also has water-resistant and dust-resistant capability with its IP67 rating.

The Sony SRS-XB13 EXTRA BASS wireless speaker can be combined with another unit or other models to provide a resounding sound output, using its Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity support. The wireless speaker has fast connectivity using Bluetooth to give a seamless connection to Android devices. The wireless speaker also has a decent battery life of about 16 hours of entertainment on a full charge.

Gyanendra Singh, Head of the Audio Business unit of Sony India, in his remarks on the launch of the wireless speaker, said that the SRS-XB13 would be a massive choice for youngsters because of its excellent sound quality, portability, and versatility. The wireless speaker can double as an outdoor and indoor speaker, extending to poolside parties, as it is water-resistant. Singh also said that the SRS-XB13 provides important improvements from its predecessor by producing surround sound using sound diffusion technology in the device.

A few color variants of the Sony SRS-XB13 EXTRA BASS wireless speaker are available directly from Sony retail shops and selected outlets, including Amazon India from June 21. The colors available currently are pink, blue, taupe, and black, all priced at Rs. 3,990 (about $54), as stated earlier.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold makes its way to India with a hefty price tag

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

The ThinkPad X1 Fold is the world’s first laptop with a foldable screen. It went on sale last year in the US and has now made its way to India 9 months later with a price tag that will surely turn away a lot of folks.

It has been reported that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold will be sold in India for ₹3,29,000 which converts to about $4423. That is nearly double the $2499 price tag it carries stateside! If you don’t mind the price tag, here is what you get.

A 13.3-inch OLED screen with a 2048 x 1536 resolution. An Intel Core i5-L16G7 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. There is a 50Wh battery and it supports 65W fast charging over USB-C.

For connectivity, you get two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1. Owners will be able to opt for an LTE version with a nano-SIM. The computer runs Windows 10 out of the box.

You can also pick up an optional Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard which attaches magnetically to the X1 Fold but connects via Bluetooth. There is also the Lenovo Mod Pen, a stylus with tilt detection and customizable side buttons for taking down notes and drawing.

The ThinkPad X1 will be available this fall but you can sign up to be notified on the official website.

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Huawei MatePad 11-inch model tipped to launch in July packing a Snapdragon 865 SoC

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 22, 2021

At the HarmonyOS 2 launch conference earlier this month, Huawei officially unveiled the MatePad Pro 12.6 as its first tablet powered by HarmonyOS 2 instead of Android-based EMUI OS. The company also launched the MatePad Pro 10.8-inch model powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The Chinese tech giant also announced the MatePad 11 which has an 11-inch display screen.

It has now been revealed that the MatePad 11 will be launched in July and will equally be equipped with a Qualcomm processor. The tablet will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 865 processor. Thus, the tablet will emerge as Huawei’s first tablet that will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship processor. The MatePad Pro 10.8 equally packs a Qualcomm chip but it is the Snapdragon 870 which is a mid-range SoC.

In addition, the MatePad 11 will be the first device to pack a combo of Qualcomm chip and Huawei’s self-developed HarmonyOS 2. Huawei is still banned from using US technology and so can not get new chip orders from Qualcomm or any other semiconductor foundry using US technology. It is likely that the company had to dig into its inventory to retrieve this one.

In terms of the design, the renders of the model show that the MatePad 11 will have the same design as the MatePad Pro 12.6. This includes a full-screen display design without any opening at the front as well as a vertical dual-camera combination on the back. Huawei says the 11-inch version of the MatePad will have a slightly lower screen-to-body ratio. The frame is also said to be slightly wider than that of the 12.6-inch version.

However, the display configuration is said to be more powerful. This model will pack a 2K resolution and support a 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate, which can bring a smoother control experience. The device will also come with 6GB RAM as well as two storage variants of 64GB and 128GB. Both are expected to be expandable. The MatePad 11 may likely not have 5G support.

There are over 184,000 Xiaomi Mi 2/Mi 2S active users in 2021: Lei Jun

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 22, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Mi 2 in November 2012. It was later followed by the Mi 2s in April 2013. These two devices can be called Xiaomi’s second-generation smartphones. Nearly a decade later, there are still people using these handsets, as per the company’s founder.

Xiaomi Mi 2 Featured A A few days back, Lei Jun, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi revealed that there are over 2 million active users of the Mi 6. A day later, the executive shared a similar fact about Mi 2 and Mi 2S.

According to his Weibo post, there are more than 184,000 active users of Mi 2 and Mi 2S. This data is fascinating since these devices are not capable of running modern apps.

Unfortunately, it is not known whether this count only includes the units running stock MIUI or both stock ROM as well as custom ROMs. Anyway, it is still a huge number nevertheless.

For comparison, the OnePlus One, which launched more than a year after the debut of Mi 2S, only has over 300 active users. Additionally, the Xiaomi handsets received a longer official software support than the first-ever OnePlus phone.

Anyway, If you are one of those Mi 2 and Mi 2S users, do share your experience with these smartphones in the comment section below.

Moto G10 drops Motorola branding as it lands in Russia as the Lenovo K13 Note

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

It is no longer news that some Motorola phones are rebadged as Lenovo phones for other markets. The latest example is the Moto G10 which has made its way to Russia as the Lenovo K13 Note.

Announced today for ₽12,490 (~$170), the Lenovo K13 Note is a budget 4G phone with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that has a waterdrop notch and an HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 460 and comes in a single configuration with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow users to add up to 512GB of extra storage.

There are four cameras on the back that sit together with an LED flash in a slightly protruding housing. The primary camera is a 48MP sensor and it comes along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. An 8MP camera is in front for selfies and video calls.

There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone, a 5000mAh battery under the plastic body, and support for 10W charging via a USB-C port. It also has an audio jack at the top and runs Android 11 out of the box.

Lenovo has made the K13 Note available in the same Aurora Gray and Sakura Pearl colors as the Moto G10, though we believe launching it in different colors would have been better to further differentiate them save for the branding.

You can purchase the Lenovo K13 Note at the Lenovo online shop. The pearl variant is discounted and can be purchased for ₽9,990 (~$137) from now till the 30th of June while the gray variant has its price cut down to ₽11,990 (~$164).

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ZTE announces MyOS now supports 5G Messaging Solution

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 22, 2021

With every new mobile wireless telecommunication technology or network standard, comes improved benefits. The arrival of 2G brought data services such as text messages, picture messages, and multimedia messages while 3G brought video calling. When 4G arrived, it brought faster and more stable connections that allowed for streaming and faster downloads as well as RCS-based messaging. 5G also brings faster connections along with improvements to legacy messaging.

Dubbed 5G Messaging, it is said to bring improvements in multimedia messaging, commercial messaging, chatbots, carousels, and even support for payment. Messages will not only include audio and video but also geolocation. The service also brings messaging over Wi-Fi and group chats.

ZTE has now announced that it has added support for 5G Messaging to MyOS, its custom Android skin for its phones. It has been reported that only three ZTE phones support 5G Messaging at the moment. They are the ZTE S30, Axon 30 Pro, and the Axon 30 Ultra. We believe more devices will get the feature later.

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Lava Probuds is the Indian phone maker’s first TWS Earbuds

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 22, 2021

Indian smartphone maker Lava has launched its latest truly wireless (TWS) earbuds, named the Lava Probuds TWS earbuds in India. The Probuds TWS earbuds is the first TWS earbuds produced by the company, and it comes with some impressive features.

The earbuds have an extended battery life of up to 25 hours which is super impressive. It is powered by a MediaTek chipset and has IPX5 certification, making them water- and sweat-resistant. Lava hopes to make a strong statement with its debut offering in the TWS earbuds segment of the accessories market.

The Lava Probuds come with 11.6mm advanced drivers that offer an excellent audio output, have Bluetooth 5.0 support and its signature technology is the Wake and Pair technology, which allows it to turn on and connect the headset immediately when the case is opened.

In a comment relating to the launch of the product, Tejinder Singh, a product executive at Lava International, stated that the Lava Probuds are high-performance earbuds that will appeal to modern audiophiles. He said the product was developed in line with the philosophy of Lava to develop products tailored to the needs of its home market of India. With the unveiling of its new truly wireless earbuds, Lava hopes to have a share of the market, and it targets the youths within the school-going and working class of the population. Lava says the earbuds can substantially ease the user’s work/study demands and provide entertainment when needed.

The Lava Probuds TWS earbuds will go on sale from June 24 and would be sold for Rs. 2199 ($30). The product will be available in India at Lava e-store, Amazon, and Flipkart from noon on June 24.

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