Get Oukitel WP9 Global Version for $160

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May 31, 2021

Earlier this month, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro with May 2021 security patches, improvements, and fixes. At the end of the month, the brand is now seeding yet another system update for these handsets with build number OxygenOS 11.2.6.6.

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are the 2021 flagship smartphones of OnePlus. These handsets come with a camera setup tuned by Hasselblad.

However, since the launch, the brand has been fixing issues with the camera system. The latest OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update for these phones is also about improvements and optimizations for the camera system, as well as the network.

According to the official changelog, the latest system update for the OnePlus 9 series brings improvements for charging experience, hidden operation logic of the camera‘s top bar, focusing experience and brightness constancy in indoor scenes, the accuracy of auto white balance of the rear camera, and network performance.

The new update also comes with optimizations for power consumption and noise reduction as well as the sharpening effect of the rear camera. Last but not least, the update fixes some know issues and improves stability.

Like any other OTA system update, the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

OnePlus 9/9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Official Changelog

System
- Improved charging experience
- Optimized power consumption
- Fixed known issues and improved stability

Camera
- Improved the hidden operation logic of the camera‘s top bar
- Optimized the noise reduction and sharpening effect of the rear camera
- Improved the focusing experience and brightness constancy in indoor scenes
- Improved the accuracy of auto white balance of the rear camera

Network
- Improved network performance

ColorOS 11 stable update released for OPPO A5 2020, A9 2020, A73 5G, A91, and Reno Z

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May 31, 2021

OPPO has been rolling out Android 11-based ColorOS 11 builds for eligible smartphones since September 2020. The company has managed to deliver stable builds for a plethora of handsets. Right now, the firm is seeding out ColorOS 11 stable update for not one but five new devices.

At the beginning of every month, OPPO shares its update rollout plan for that month. Following the schedule for May, the Chinese smartphone maker had begun to roll out the stable update to certain phones last week.

Unfortunately, we were unable to cover the news stories for these handsets. Hence, in this article, we have listed all the OPPO smartphones that started receiving Android 11 stable update in the past few days.

The list below includes all the devices that have begun to receive ColorOS 11 stable update recently along with firmware version, required firmware version, and regions.

OPPO A5 2020
- Regions
  - India
  - Indonesia
- Firmware Version
  - F.03
- Required Firmware Version
  - C.75 / C.76
OPPO A9 2020
- Regions
  - India
  - Indonesia
- Firmware Version
  - F.04
- Required Firmware Version
  - C.75 / C.76
OPPO A73 5G
- Regions
  - Australia
  - Saudi Arabia
  - UAE
- Firmware Version
  - C.03
- Required Firmware Version
  - A.11 / A.13 / A.15
OPPO A91
- Regions
  - Indonesia
- Firmware Version
  - F.11
- Required Firmware Version
  - C.51 / C.53
OPPO Reno Z
- Regions
  - Saudi Arabia
  - UAE
- Firmware Version
  - F.02
- Required Firmware Version
  - C.35

Users of the above-mentioned handsets can head over to Settings > Software Updates to check whether their unit has received the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 stable update. Since the builds are being rolled out in batches, they might take some time to reach every user.

Motorola Rugged smartphone to launch soon, with 5000mAh battery and Snapdragon 662 SoC: Report

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May 31, 2021

Earlier this year, we had reported on Motorola launching a new rugged smartphone that will not be built by Lenovo and rather is made by Bullitt Group. Now, a new report has revealed that the new rugged device will arrive soon with a large 5,000mAh battery pack and Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

According to a DealNTech report, the UK based smartphone maker Bullitt Group will be making the rugged smartphones for Motorola. The report added that this rugged handset will be launching in the market soon. This device will be backed by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, which will support 20W fast charging as well. Under the hood, the device will house the 11nm Snapdragon 662 SoC along with Adreno 610 GPU.

Unfortunately, finer details regarding the device are currently unknown. Furthermore, it is also unclear when exactly the smartphone maker will be launching the new handset. Although, this marks the first rugged smartphone built by Bullitt Group using trademarks and logos owned by Motorola Trademark Holdings. Thus, we can expect more information to surface sometime in the next few weeks. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Deal: Get Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera for $15 (Original Price $23)

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May 31, 2021

Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera which generally retails for $23 is now available at a discounted price of $14.99 only on Banggood.

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Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera at $14.99 @Banggood

Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera is a lightweight mini camera that is just about the size of a coin. It can be used for surveillance in various scenarios. You can easily install and use this camera in your study, cabinet, bookshelf, flower pot, pillow, curtain, etc. The camera can also be used outdoors in your AC vent or lamppost.

The camera comes with 1080p HD resolution and can pick up images from as far as 15 meters. Fitted with an intelligent human body induction function, the camera can detect moving objects and automatically starts recording the same. Also, as soon as it detects any movement it will send an alarm push notification to your smartphone, thereby alerting you about the potential intruder.

Unlike traditional surveillance cameras, Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera works without any light and sound, thereby giving you complete peace and quiet. With AP wireless connect, the camera can record even when your WiFi is weak. The device gives you both TF card and Cloud storage options to save your important and precious moments.

Generally retailing at $23, Xiaovv V380-W2 Mini IP Camera is now available at a discounted price of $14.99 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal ends within 21 hours. So hurry up and place your order asap.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s CAD renders emerge to showcase design

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May 31, 2021

Back in November 2020, Samsung launched the Galaxy A02s entry-level smartphone. Popular tipster OnLeaks has teamed up with 91mobiles to bring the CAD renders of the upcoming Galaxy A03s smartphone. Hence, it appears that the company may announce the Galaxy A03s as the successor for the A02s in the next few months.

Samsung Galaxy A03s CAD renders by OnLeaks/91mobiles

The Galaxy A03s CAD renders show that its screen will be sporting a V-shaped notch. The back panel of the device has a triple camera unit along with an LED flash.

While the Galaxy A02s did not feature a fingerprint scanner, the Galaxy A03s could be sporting a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The bottom edge of the phone is populated with a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

The leak reveals that the Galaxy A03s will be sporting a 6.5-inch screen. It is unclear whether it will continue to sport a PLS IPS HD+ panel like the predecessor model. The A03s is expected to retain a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel primary camera on the back. The older models also feature the same selfie camera and rear camera.

The other specifications of the Galaxy A03s are yet to appear. Hopefully, reports coming in the week will spill information about the A03s.

The Galaxy A02s has a 6.5-inch PLS IPS HD+ display with a V-notch. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 15W charging. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The device offers other features like up to 64 GB of storage, Android 10 OS, and a microSD card slot.

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Red Magic 6 Pro Deuterium Transparent Edition to go on sale tomorrow

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May 31, 2021

Last week, ZTE-backed Nubia announced the Red Magic 6 Pro Deuterium Transparent Edition in its home country China and now the company has confirmed that the device will be up for pre-order from 1st June for a starting price of 5,099 yuan.

The Red Magic 6 Pro Deuterium Transparent Edition, as the name itself indicates, comes with a transparent glass back panel. The cooling fan on the left side has an RGB lighting effect and the design for the cooling ice blade air duct is also visible.

It’s noteworthy that the back panel of the smartphone is not fully transparent but some of the components are visible, making it an interesting device visually. It is a bit different from the Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition which had more elements visible.

The gaming smartphone features a 6.8-inch AMOLED full-screen display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 2400×1080 pixels screen resolution. It also has a 500Hz single finger touch sampling and 300Hz multi-finger touch sampling rates with a latency of just 8ms.

It offers 10-bit color support, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, SGS certification for low smear and blue-light. The display offers a 91.28% screen-body ratio, 1000000:1 contrast ratio,, and comes with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. For gaming, the devices have two shoulder IC-touch buttons on the right that have up to 400Hz touch response rate.

It comes with an ICE 6.0 multi-dimensional cooling system which includes 13 AI Temperature sensors, superconducting copper-foil, cooling Canyon Air Duct, Thermal Gel, Graphene, VC heat sink, and has an extra Aviation-grade cooling Ice plate.

There’s a high-speed centrifugal fan inside for venting the hot air out and the fan has a maximum of 20,000 RPM. As for the cameras, there a triple-camera setup with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, there’s an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device runs the Android 11 operating system with RedMagic OS 4.0 on top and is powered by a 5,050mAh battery and comes with support for 120W fast-changing. Nubia is also offering a GaN charger in the box.

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India to invest $20 billion to develop LCD panel production: Report

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May 31, 2021

The government of India is apparently planning on investing a heavy sum of 20 billion US Dollars to help develop the LCD panel industry. This investment will be used to promote the establishment of production and LCD panel related supply chains in the country.

According to a DigiTimes report, local news agencies have revealed that the local government is reportedly aiming to develop LCD panel production in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will lay out investment incentive plans in six months that will facilitate the building of local panel production supply chains, based on the MoUs it received from potential local and overseas investors.

Through this investment, India would be capable of supporting about three to four large scale LCD panel investment projects that will have a budget of about 20 billion US Dollars. This figure was said to be announced by the ministry’s secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney in an online conference. Furthermore, the reports added that the nation is also preparing to establish 6G lines to roll out panels for mobile device applications and 8.5G lines for other applications as well.

At the moment, the annual demand for LCD panels in India has reached 5.4 billion US Dollars. This figure is further expected to grow and to reach 18.9 billion US Dollars in 2025, as per data compiled by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Huawei Watch 3 leaked images showcase the wearable running HarmonyOS

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May 31, 2021

The Huawei Watch 3 series is set to launch along with the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS (also known as HongMengOS in China). But just prior to its official announcement, images of the wearable have leaked, showcasing the device running the new OS.

These images were spotted by ITHome, which found that a number of bloggers on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, have shared these images on the platform. The images of the wearables are allegedly for the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro that was taken in an offline store. Looking at these images, it can be observed that the brand is going with a round display, similar to the Watch GT 2 series that it launched previously.

Furthermore, the smartwatch will also sport a single knob dial along with a secondary flat button that will reside right below it. The design of the Watch series is somewhat minimalistic but with a sleek and classy look. Notably, the images of the packaging box have also been observed and it sports the phrase “Powered by HarmonyOS.” One image showcases the home screen of the device, which displays the time, date, and direct shortcuts to certain apps.

Similarly, the notifications can also be seen with alerts for missed calls and messages from the WeChat app. The leaked images also showcase the readings for what appears to be a SpO2 monitoring system that would track the users’ blood oxygen levels. This has been a rumored feature for the device. The Watch 3 series from the Chinese tech giant is set to be unveiled on 2nd June 2021, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event and offering more updates regarding the device.

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Gionee M15 with 6.67-inch display, Helio G90, 48MP quad cameras launched

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May 31, 2021

The Gionee M15 smartphone has gone official in Nigeria. It is a mid-range phone that offers some exciting features like a centrally aligned punch-hole display, a 48-megapixel quad-camera system, and a gaming-focused SoC. Here is all the information about the Gionee M15 handset.

Gionee M15 specifications and features

The Gionee M15 features a 6.67-inch IPS LC D panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a regular 60Hz refresh rate. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner and a quad-camera system.

The rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for macro shots and depth effects. Placed on the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The MediaTek Helio G90 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The phone offers users up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. The M15 is backed by a big battery of 5,100mAh capacity. Thankfully, it carries support for 18W rapid charging. It is packed with usual connectivity features like dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Gionee M15 pricing and availability

The Gionee M15 comes in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and it is priced at NG 90,800 (~$221) and NGN 106,200 (~$258), respectively. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the M15 handset.

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Meizu 18 Pro is the most popular model within the series: Exec

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May 31, 2021

In a conference earlier today (31st May 2021), Meizu announced that its high end model Meizu 18 Pro was the highest selling variant in the entire series. The lineup consists of flagship grade smartphones from the company, with its top end model being the most popular.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant’s Marketing Director Wan Zhiqiang lead the conference and also reviewed the performance of the 18 series and Flyme 9 OS that was launched at the beginning of this year. The senior official added that the top variant of the Meizu 18 Pro is the best selling model in the lineup as of right now. This version costs about 5,999 Yuan (roughly 943 US Dollars).

For those unaware, the Meizu 18 Pro offers a 6.7 inch QHD+ AMOLED display that offers 120Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Under the hood, it houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Pro variant is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery and supports 40W Super Wireless mCharge technology as well as 10W reverse wireless charging.

The smartphone runs on Flyme 9 based Android 11 OS and comes with OneMind 5.0 system optimization. The brand offers the OS without running any ads to offer a clean user experience. Notably, the device also offers IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

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iQOO Z3 5G is on sale in China for only ¥1,299 ($204)

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May 31, 2021

The iQOO Z3 5G launched in China in late March. The handset starts at ¥1,699. But for a limited time, this smartphone will be available for only ¥1,299 in the brand’s home country. This special discount is part of the 618 sales promotion.

Double Eleven (11.11) and 618 are the largest sales in China. Retailers and companies offer heavy discounts on their products. Hence, it is not surprising to learn that the price of the 2-month-old iQOO Z3 5G has been slashed by up to ¥400.

The iQOO Z3 5G initially launched in three storage configurations. The price of all three is discounted. However, only the base variant gets the ¥400 discount, whereas the other two receive a ¥300 discount.

Hence, the iQOO Z3 5G will be sold at the following price tags till the end of the 618 sales in China.

6GB + 128GB – ~~¥1,699~~ ¥1,299 ($204)
8GB + 128GB – ~~¥1,799~~ ¥1,499 ($235)
8GB + 256GB – ~~¥1,999~~ ¥1,699 ($277)

Additionally, customers can avail discount on select accessories when they make a purchase alongside the smartphone.

That’s not all, the iQOO Z3 5G will be soon available in a new 12GB + 256GB storage variant. This version of the handset is priced at ¥2,199 ($345). It will be up for pre-order starting tomorrow (June 1).

The iQOO Z3 5G is also set to launch in India in June. Unfortunately, the brand is yet to officially announce the launch date. The device is expected to retail for around ₹25,000 ($344), which is way more than the phone’s price in China.

Deal: Get EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for $117 (Retail Price $130)

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May 31, 2021

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails at $130 is now available at a discounted price of $116.99 only at AliExpress.

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EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at $116.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 21kpa powerful suction and a brushless motor that easily picks up fine and large particles like dust, crumbs, pet hair, and debris from different surfaces like cement, tile, carpet, wood, etc.

The vacuum cleaner can be used to clean your floors and carpets as well as sofas and upholsteries. It comes with two different cleaning modes viz: Normal mode and Max mode. On normal mode, you get a 10kpa powerful suction and work time of up to 40 mins. For extra deep cleaning, you can switch to the Max mode that gives you a 21kpa powerful suction for deep and thorough cleaning.

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 1.2L dust cup and high-efficiency washable filters. The cleaner also comes with various attachments and accessories that help you clean high walls, hard-to-reach corners, shutters, car interiors, etc. Also with built-in LED lights, you can illuminate dark corners and hard-to-reach areas like below the bed or sofa for thorough cleaning. The highly portable vacuum cleaner can be stored either hanging or folded.

Generally retailing for $130 you can now buy EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for a discounted price of $116.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Meizu Watch with Snapdragon Wear 4100, 36hrs battery life, and eSIM support launched for ~$235

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May 31, 2021

Back in 2016, Meizu launched the Meizu MIX hybrid which featured an analog dial with some smart features. Today, the company announced the Meizu Watch as its full-fledged smartwatch with e-SIM functionality. In addition, the smartwatch delivers 36 hours of battery life on a full charge and it features the Snapdragon 4100 Wear, which is the Qualcomm chip for smartwatches.

Meizu Watch specifications and features

The Meizu Watch has a 6-series aluminum alloy construction with a ceramic base. It measures 46 x 38.4mm and has a thickness of 12.97mm. With the fluoro-rubber strap, it weighs 69 grams. The 1.78-inch AMOLED display is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen produces 368 x 448 pixels resolution, 326ppi pixel density, and 500 nits brightness. The smartwatch features a physical button for accessing its various functions.

The Meizu Watch runs on Flyme OS for Watch, which allows users to customize the watch face with a wide range of dial photos. It tags long the Aicy smart assistant. The One Mind for Watch by Meizu brings numerous system optimizations, which allows the Meizu Watch to deliver a smartphone-like experience on a smartwatch.

The smartwatch features a 420mAh battery that promises a battery life of up to 36 hours on a single charge. The company claims that once it is charged for 15 minutes, it can last for the entire day. It comes with a detachable charging base, which does not have a charging wire attached to it. This means users can simply the charging base and connect any USB-C charger to power up the Meizu Watch.

The Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip powers the device with 1 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 8 GB. On the connectivity front, the Meizu Watch supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC for contactless payments through Meizu Pay. The support for e-SIM LTE connectivity allows users to use it as a standalone device for voice calls.

The Meizu Watch can track sports activities such as indoor/outdoor running, walking, elliptical trainer, indoor/outdoor cycling, table tennis, badminton, bowling, rowing machine, climbing, skipping rope, and free training, It supports blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate tracking, pressure monitoring, sleeping tracking, breathing training, and sedentary reminder.

Meizu Watch price and availability

The Meizu Watch carries a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$235) and it comes in two colors such as Black and Azure. Its first sale will be carried out on June 1 in China.

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realme Smart TV 4K launched in India with Dolby Vision/Atmos, built-in microphones, and more

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May 31, 2021

Smartphone brand realme has officially launched the realme Smart TV 4K alongside the realme X7 Max 5G in India. This television comes in two sizes – 43-inch and 50-inch. However, both variants have identical specs, features, and design. Let’s take a detailed look at this new TV.

realme Smart TV 4K Featured A — realme Smart TV 4K

realme Smart TV 4K Specifications and Features

The newly launched realme Smart TV 4K flaunts a 43-inch/50-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 178° viewing angle. The display supports 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, 83% NTSC color gamut, and Dolby Vision. The TV also has a TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light mode and realme’s proprietary Chroma Boost color profile.

The television is powered by a MediaTek chipset consisting of 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores and ARM Mali G52 GPU. This SoC is coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. As for software, it runs Android TV 10 with support for all the leading streaming apps, Chromecast Built-in, and Google Assistant.

Talking about audio, the TV features 4-unit 24W speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Surround Sound. Unlike most smart TVs in the segment, this television also sports four built-in microphones for hands-free voice control.

Lastly, on the connectivity and ports front, the realme Smart TV 4K comes equipped with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI (one of them is ARC compatible), 2 x USB, 1 x AV, 1 x Tuner, 1 x optical, and Ethernet.

realme Smart TV 4K Price and Availability in India

The realme Smart TV 4K will retail for the following price tags in India.

realme Smart TV 4K 43” – ₹27,999 ($386)
realme Smart TV 4K 50” – ₹39,999 ($552)

The first sale of this television is scheduled for June 4 at 12 PM. It will be available on Flipkart and realme.com. The TV will be soon sold by partner offline retail stores across the country.

Realme X7 Max 5G launched in India, with Dimensity 1200 SoC and 120Hz display

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May 31, 2021

Realme has just launched a new device in India earlier today (31st May 2021). It is the Realme X7 Max 5G, which features MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset and offers a display with up to 120Hz high refresh rate.

Specifications and Features

The newly launched smartphone houses Dimensity 1200 SoC under the hood. This is an octa core processor that offers up to 22 percent faster CPU performance and a 25 percent increase in power efficiency compared to its predecessor. On the front, device sports a 6.43 inch Super AMOLED punch hole display from Samsung. This has a FHD+ resolution and can achieve a peak brightness of 1000 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut. This display also offers 120Hz high refresh rate and up to 360Hz touch sampling rate as well.

The X7 Max 5G is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack, which supports SuperDart charging that offers up to 50W fast charging. This enables the user to charge the device to 50 percent in just 16 minutes. Arriving at the rear, the device features a triple camera setup, with a 64 megapixel primary lens paired with an 8 megapixel wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. The selfie shooter is a 16 megapixel image sensor.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme X7 Max 5G is available in India in multiple color variants, including Asteroid Black, Mercury Silver, and Milky Way color. It is priced at 26,999 INR (roughly 372 US Dollars) for its 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration, while its 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant is priced at 29,999 INR (roughly 413 US Dollars). The device will be available for purchase from 4th June 2021 from the company’s official stores, Flipkart, a popular e retailer in India, along with authorized offline sellers as well.

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iQOO Z3 5G’s Amazon listing confirms Snapdragon 768G

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May 31, 2021

iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Z3 5G in India. The handset will be arriving as India’s first iQOO phone with a non-Snapdragon 8-series chipset. The landing page of the IQOO Z3 5G has appeared on Amazon India. The listing confirms that it will be driven by the Snapdragon 768G chipset.

The Snapdragon 768G mobile platform is a 7nm chipset, which powers the likes of Redmi K30 Racing Edition, ZTE S30 Pro, OPPO K9 5G, and Realme Q3 Carnival Edition, which are only available for purchase in China. Hence, the iQOO Z3 5G will be arriving as India’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 768G. The company claims that the SD768G powered Z3 scored 450K+ on AnTuTu benchmarks. For smoother functioning of apps, the handset will come with support for up to 3 GB extended RAM.

Today, the Chinese brand confirmed the chipset of iQOO Z3 5G. Tomorrow onwards, it will be revealing other details such as fast charging capabilities, camera configurations, gaming features, and display and design until June 4.

iQOO India is yet to confirm the launch date of the iQOO Z3 5G. A recent leak claimed that the phone may launch between June 10 and 15. The first Z-series phone for India is expected to cost around Rs 25,000 (~$344).

Since the iQOO Z3 5G has already launched, it is expected to offer features like a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, up to 8 GB of RAM, up 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 55W charging support. It may come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

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Intel CEO now believes that Chip Shortage could last for years

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