Vivo V21e 5G India launch tipped, specifications leaked

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Jun 14, 2021

In April, Vivo announced the Vivo V21, Vivo V21 5G, and V21e smartphones in Malaysia. Among these three phones, India was treated with only the V21 5G handset. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the Vivo will soon announce the Vivo V21e 5G smartphone in India. To recollect the V21e that went official in Malaysia was a 4G phone powered by the Snapdragon 720G chip, but the rumor mill has been speculating on the existence of a Dimensity 700 SoC powered V21e 5G.

Vivo V21e 5G specifications

Citing leaker Ishan Agarwal as the source, the publication revealed that the Vivo V21e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution. The Dimensity 700 5G chip powers the phone with 8 GB of RAM.

It may feature 128 GB of built-in storage, and for additional storage, it may come with a dedicated microSD card slot. The device could be backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 44W rapid charging.

vivo V21e Diamond Flare Featured — vivo V21e

The V21e 5G may flaunt a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear shell could be equipped with a 64-megapixel primary camera an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens.

In comparison, the V21e 4G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 720G, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 33W rapid charging. It has a 44-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It debuted with a pricing of Rs 29,990 (~$410) in India. As far as its 5G variant is concerned, there is no word on its pricing.

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G full specifications leaked, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 14, 2021

OnePlus has recently launched the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and if a recent leak by tipster Mukul Sharma is to be believed, the company may launch it as early as tomorrow (June 15). A few hours ago, Evan Blass shared a render and a specs sheet of the N200. The device is speculated to launch as OnePlus’ most affordable 5G-ready phone.

OnePlus Nord N200 specifications

The OnePlus Nord N200 measures 163.1 x 74.9 x 8.3mm and weighs 189 grams. The device has a 6.49-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 405ppi pixel density, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on OxygenOS based on Android 11 OS.

The Snapdragon 480 SoC fuels the device with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It has 64 GB of built-in (UFS 2.1) storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The N200 has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera unit has a 13-megapixel main camera with EIS support, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome camera, and an LED flash. The supports photography features such as HDR, macro, portrait mode, pro mode, AI scene detection, timelapse, 720p slow-motion video at 120 fps, and up to 1080p video recording at 30fps.

For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock support. The other features that are available on the device include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-band GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that it may debut in the U.S. with a sub-$250 pricing. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said earlier this month that this phone will not be coming to India.

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Xbox (Series X) Mini Fridge unveiled, available this holiday season

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 14, 2021

The Xbox Series X is shaped like a fridge. Microsoft knows that which is why it capitalized on the meme and made a real fridge that looks like a giant version of the console last year which it gave away to one lucky winner and some celebrities. Back in April, it announced it would make mini versions of the fridge that people will be able to purchase. It has kept that promise as the Xbox Mini Fridge is now official.

The refrigerator was unveiled during the Xbox + Bethesda E3 event, with a promise to be available in time for this year’s holidays.

There is no info yet on the price, but it should be way cheaper than the $499 price tag of the giant-sized version. Whatever the price tag is, this is a nice addition if you already have the Xbox Series X. We just hope the fridge isn’t in short supply like the console.

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Poll of The Week: Which mobile gaming accessory do you own?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 13, 2021

Mobile gaming has become a lot more popular these days and manufacturers are cashing in by launching multiple accessories to enhance the gaming experience. Several of these accessories are made by third-party manufacturers but there are a lot made by phone manufacturers too.

If you are a mobile gamer, you have probably come across accessories such as gaming triggers, mobile gaming controllers, cooling fans, and even headphones with low-latency.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which gaming accessory you own. So, please take the poll below and also drop a comment telling us what you like about the gaming accessory you own.

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Apple’s upcoming Beats Studio Buds TWS Earbuds tipped to retail for $149.99

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 13, 2021

Noted tipster Jon Prosser has clarified that the Beats Studio Buds Truly Wireless Earbuds from Apple may not be unveiled on July 21, as earlier tipped. The tipster also disclosed that the Studio Buds will come in three different hues – red, black, and white. The wireless earbuds are also expected to retail for $149.99.

There had been speculations surrounding the earbuds last month, and the design is already in the open. Unsurprisingly, it bears close semblance with the Apple AirPods Pro 2. The device has also found its way to some certification websites, like Taiwan’s NCC database and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, last month. These listings are certainly pointing to a looming launch.

Apple also showed a teaser of the TWS earbuds when it released images of the device in the Beta Builds of iOS 14.6 and tvOS 14.6. We know that the Beats Studio Buds could come without stems and feature active noise cancellation technology for a more immersive audio experience.

However, much is still left to speculations about the Beats Studio Buds, like the battery capacity, and other details. The expected official announcement by Apple will provide some optics concerning the Studio Buds. However, we don’t know when that will happen as of now.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE suspended due to supply chain issues

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 13, 2021

The Galaxy S20 FE was a huge success and one of last year’s popular phones, so it is no surprise that its successor is greatly anticipated. Unfortunately, the Galaxy S21 FE might not arrive this year according to new reports that say the device has been suspended.

The info was first reported by Twitter user, Chun (chunvn8888), who posted earlier today that the Galaxy S21 FE “has been suspended for at least a month”. He adds that this development means we won’t see the device arrive before September and that if the situation gets worse, the device may end up being canceled.

battery + semiconductor + slightly higher costing are the reasons btw https://t.co/dhoDXCAXW2

— Chun (@chunvn8888) June 13, 2021

In a quoted tweet, he reveals that the reason for the suspension has to do with the battery, chipset, and higher prices. If you are a bit confused, you shouldn’t be as the Chinese leaker, Ice Universe, explains the situation better.

The leaker who is known for Samsung-related news not only confirms that the Galaxy S21 FE has been suspended but explains that the issue with the battery has nothing to do with short supply but that available parts do not meet up with the Galaxy S21 FE’s new standard.

The Galaxy S21 FE has been in the news a lot lately. From renders to Geekbench listings, and even alleged pricing details. Sadly, this new development is a blow to fans who are looking forward to the launch of the device. What makes it worse is the possibility of the device being canceled this year.

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TECNO CAMON 17 Pro review: Helio G95 & 48MP selfie camera makes it interesting

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Paco Zheng

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Jun 13, 2021

TECNO recently launched its new smartphone in the market called the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro. The company has focused on selfies as well as a powerful performance by including a large 48MP camera at the front along with a Helio G95 chipset for decent processing power. Let’s take a closer look at this device.

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Design

The TECNO CAMON 17 Pro features a standard 2021 design featuring a punch-hole selfie shooter upfront and a rectangular camera module at the back. While the design looks plain, there’s a gentle texture to it, and combined with the soft curves and the rounded corners, the overall design looks pretty elegant for a device in its price range.

When compared to its previous generation, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro brings a side mounted fingerprint sensor. This ensures that the back remains clean while ensuring a fast fingerprint unlocking experience.

On the front, you get a pretty good 6.8-inch IPS display with 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. You also get a dedicated headphone jack along with a Type-C port for connectivity.

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Hardware & Software

The CAMON 17 Pro comes with a pretty powerful Helio G95 chip, unlike the CAMON 17 which has the G85. You also get up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This ensures that the phone can handle any task that you throw at it, including mobile games like PUBG.

You also get a large 5000mAh battery inside which will ensure long battery life. The charger isn’t the fastest we’ve seen, but at 33W it does a decent job at filling up this large battery quickly.

As for software, the phone features the HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11.

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Camera

The quad-camera module featuring a 64MP shooter protrudes a bit from the body. But most of you won’t have an issue with this design, considering the camera is quite capable. The other three cameras include an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and another 2MP monochrome sensor.

The camera hardware is pretty good for a $300 smartphone, but what makes it interesting is the new AI-powered photo and videography features. You get SuperNight mode for brighter and clearer low-light images (unfortunately, its not available for the wide-angle camera). There are other modes such as time-lapse, slow motion, and even a film mode with custom video templates like street, party, performance, sport etc. These templates along with other features can help you to create cool-looking videos with minimal effort.

As for the front camera, the 48MP shooter ensures that you get clear and high-resolution selfies. Take a look at the samples below to see the performance of its camera.

Main Camera Samples

Verdict

Overall, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro is a well-balanced device in its price segment. The 48MP front and 64MP rear cameras ensure that you get a good camera experience, while the Helio G95 chip ensures that the phone is powerful enough to handle everyday tasks, including gaming.

Next Week in Tech: Realme global launch, Honor 50 series, and a new TicWatch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2021

Next week is a big one for Honor as it will take the wraps off the much-awaited Honor 50 series. But the former Huawei-owned subsidiary is no the only one with a launch event scheduled for the coming week. Realme has a global event and it has some exciting products planned.

Here are the key announcements for the third week of June.

Realme Global Launch Event – June 15

Realme has scheduled Monday, 15th of June, for the global launch of the Realme GT flagship phone. The device, which launched first in China a few months ago, is now heading to the old continent and it is bringing a few friends along. It has been reported that the Chinese manufacturer will unveil its very first laptop, tablet, as well as a robot vacuum cleaner on that day too.

Honor 50 series – June 16

The Honor 50 series will be announced on June 16 in China. The series will include three phones – the Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50, and Honor 50 SE. The first two will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G processor while the SE model will come with MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 processor. Ahead of the launch on Wednesday, the full specifications of all three devices have been leaked.

A new TicWatch – June 16

Mobvoi, the Google-invested company known for its TicWatch line of smartwatches will launch a new watch on June 16. There are speculations that the new watch is the TicWatch E3, a Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered wearable running Wear OS.

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Black Shark FunCooler 2 gets a magnetic version for the iPhone 12 series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2021

Black Shark started as a gaming smartphone brand, but like many other phone manufacturers, it has expanded its product lineup to include other items, though the bulk of them are still focused on gaming. Its latest product is a new version of the FunCooler 2 cooling fan specifically designed for the iPhone 12 series.

The FunCooler 2 Magnetic Version is designed to attach to the magnet on the back of the iPhone 12 phones. Apple included magnets in the latest iPhone series which allow peripherals and accessories to magnetically attach to the back of the device. Apple has its own plethora of accessories that take advantage of this design and there are also accessories from third-party manufacturers too.

Black Shark says the new FunCooler 2 Magnetic Version is 62mm wide and 22mm thick, making it one of the smallest (external) cooling fans in the world. The small form factor also means it isn’t causing an obstruction when gaming. There are 15 Iron-Boron magnets in the cooling fan, providing a secure attachment to the phone. The overall weight of 73 grams also reduces the strain on the user’s wrists.

The FunCooler 2 Magnetic Version is yet to get a price and release date as the manufacturer said those details will be announced later. We expect it to go on sale in China first before making its way to other regions.

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Purported OnePlus Nord N200 5G FCC listing suggests the launch is close by

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2021

There have been speculations on the date of the launch of the latest OnePlus high-end smartphones, and a rumored June 15 date has been linked to the OnePlus Nord N200 5G. On the back of the recent launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G in India, a listing spotted on the US telecommunications regulator – FCC’s website points to the imminent launch of two OnePlus smartphones in the US and Canada. Furthermore, the listing indicates that the smartphone company may be unveiling two new models.

While OnePlus has officially confirmed the device, nothing has been officially revealed in terms of the launch date. However, the two devices spotted on the FCC website had model numbers DE2117 and DE2118. Some industry experts have speculated that the two devices were both variants of the Nord N200, as the details revealed in the FCC listing point in this direction. The imminent launch date is further accentuated with a similar listing of the devices on the Bluetooth SIG certification website.

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Sources say that the two OnePlus smartphones may be variants of the Nord N200 for different countries. Both models have similar connectivity support, including 5G. The OnePlus Nord 200 5G could offer a mixture of features from some of the OnePlus predecessors, like the Nord N10 5G. It could come with the Snapdragon 480 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery, with 18W fast charging support.

As we move closer to a possible June 15 launch in the US and Canada, we expect to see more details about the specs and price of the N200 5G, although sources have put the price within the $250 range. Thus, the coming days will likely justify the hype surrounding the Nord N200 5G.

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Nubia Red Magic 6R vs Red Magic 6: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 12, 2021

Only a letter differentiates the names of Red Magic 6R and Red Magic 6: the latest gaming phones by Nubia. But if you look at them, you will see two completely different phones. They are both suitable for gamers and they are sold in the same price range, but which is actually the best option for your needs? We will try to answer this question through a comparison between the specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 6R and the Nubia Red Magic 6.

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6R vs ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6

	ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6R	ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm, 186 grams	169.9 x 77.2 x 9.7 mm, 220 grams
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2448p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED	6.8 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 387 ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Redmagic UI	Android 11, Redmagic UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.0 16 MP f/1.8 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.0 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4200 mAh, fast charging 55W or 30W	5050 mAh, fast charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, pressure sensitive zones	Dual SIM slot, 5G, pressure sensitive zones, cooling fan, RGB light

Design

Are you gaming-addicted and you would like to have a gaming-centric design? Then you should go for the Nubia Red Magic 6. But if you want a device that looks like a normal phone and features an elegant design, you should opt for the Nubia Red Magic 6R. Despite it is a great phone for gaming, the Nubia Red Magic 6R has an elegant back cover and a punch-hole display. But it still features pressure-sensitive zones with a 400 Hz touch sampling rate. So it still provides gaming-centric features, no matter if the design is different from a gaming-centric phone. With the Nubia Red Magic 6 you get pressure sensitive zones too, as well as a design with thicker bezels that might be more ergonomic. Note that Nubia Red Magic 6R has a plastic back and an aluminum frame, while Nubia Red Magic 6 is a glass sandwich with an aluminum frame.

Display

Nubia Red Magic 6 and 6R are equipped with amazing displays, especially for gamers. They have AMOLED panels with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution, and a very high refresh rate, as well as a fingerprint reader under the display. The winner of the display comparison is the vanilla Nubia Red Magic 6 because it provides a higher refresh rate (165 Hz) and a wider display diagonal of 6.8 inches. On the other hand, the Nubia Red Magic 6R is more compact (but still a phablet with its 6.67-inch panel), it has a punch-hole display and narrower bezels around it.

Specs & Software

Whatever you choose, you will get an amazing flagship phone in terms of hardware. Nubia Red Magic 6 and 6R are fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform which is actually the most advanced SoC by Qualcomm. In both phones, you get up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With this hardware department, you can run any game at maximum settings without any issue. The operating system is the same (Android 11) and so is the user interface.

Camera

Talking about the rear cameras, the Nubia Red Magic 6R is a more advanced camera phone but just slightly. The difference between the two handsets is the additional 5 MP macro camera you can find on the Nubia Red Magic 6R, while the other sensors on the rear side are the same. With the Nubia Red Magic 6R, you also get a better 16 MP front camera.

Battery

Nubia Red Magic 6R is the winner of the battery comparison simply because it features a bigger 5050 mAh unit. It also provides a faster charging technology with a power of 66W. The Nubia Red Magic 6R has a 4200 mAh battery, but it is a lot thinner and lighter than the vanilla version. The Chinese version of the 6R supports 55W fast charging, while the Global version has just 30W.

Price

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a starting price of €600/$725 in the global market, while Nubia Red Magic 6R carries a starting price tag of €500/$605. Given that there is just a €100 difference, we recommend the Nubia Red Magic 6 due to its bigger battery and faster charging (it also comes with a built-in cooling fan and a higher refresh rate), unless you prefer having a more sober design.

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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6R vs ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6: PROs and CONS

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6R

PROs

More compact
Elegant design
Thin and lightweight
Better cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6

PROs

Cooling fan
Faster charging
Big battery
165 Hz refresh rate

CONS

Dimensions

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Leaker says the OnePlus Nord 2 is a “rebadged” Realme X9 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2021

The OnePlus Nord 2 is coming as a successor to the first Nord phone launched last year. It has been revealed that the device will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. Now, a Chinese leaker says that the Nord 2 is actually a rebadged realme X9 Pro.

You might be confused considering the spec sheet of the realme X9 Pro already revealed that it has a Snapdragon 870 processor. According to the leaker who goes by Arsenal on Weibo, there are actually two versions of the realme X9 Pro in development – one model has a Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 90Hz curved display while the other has a Dimensity 1200 processor and a 90Hz flat display. However, realme won’t launch the latter in China as it will be rebadged and sold as the OnePlus Nord 2.

The source also revealed that the phone will launch next month which goes in line with what we heard earlier this week.

Actually, there are more differences between the two devices than just their processors and display type. According to TENAA, the realme X9 Pro has a 16MP ultrawide angle camera but a leak from earlier this week revealed the OnePlus Nord 2 has an 8MP ultrawide angle camera. However, the rest of the sensors are the same across both devices. Both phones will also have a 4500mAh battery and support for 65W fast charging.

The rear design of the realme device is also different from the description we have of the Nord 2. While realme has gone for a pill-shaped LED flash positioned near the top camera, it has been reported that the OnePlus Nord 2 will have its LED flash at the bottom next to the third sensor. We can also be sure that the Nord 2 will have an alert slider, a feature not available on realme phones.

It is no surprise that a number of features are similar since both brands are owned by BBK Electronics. This is a trend we will continue to see, not only between these brands but those that are owned by the same parent company.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra display sizes tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 12, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series in January. It has been barely five months since the announcement, however, details about the Galaxy S22 series have already started appearing on the internet.

According to multiple sources, the next-gen Galaxy S series smartphones will have a smaller display than the current-gen models. They are tipped to arrive with the following sized screens.

Galaxy S22: 6.06-6.1-inch
Galaxy S22+: 6.55 – 6.66-inch
Galaxy S22 Ultra: 6.80 – 6.81-inch

As you can see from above, the Galaxy S22 series will have a tad bit smaller displays than their predecessors. For comparison, the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21+ come with 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch displays respectively.

Anyway, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is reported to feature the same 6.8-inch display as its forerunner Galaxy S21 Ultra. Also, just like the latter device, the former will be the only model in the entire Galaxy S22 series with an LTPO panel.

That said, the screen resolution on these phones is a mystery for now. But we expect it to be similar to the current generation. Hence, the Ultra should have a WQHD+ display, whereas the Plus and the vanilla models will likely sport FHD+ panels.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series at the moment. Nevertheless, we expect to learn more about these handsets before their official launch early next year.

Deal: Get Xiaomi Redmi 23.8” Office Gaming Monitor for $137 (Retail Price $150)

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Jun 12, 2021

Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on the original Xiaomi Redmi 23.8” Office Gaming Monitor. The monitor which generally retails at $150 is now available for a discounted price of $136.99 only.

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Xiaomi Redmi 23.8” Office Gaming Monitor at $136.99 @Banggood

The 23.8” gaming monitor comes with an IPS Full HD wide-angle hard screen with a 1080p resolution and three-micro edge immersive design. The lightweight monitor comes with a 7.3mm ultra-thin body and a dedicated low blue light mode that filters the short wave blue light and protects your eyes from harmful radiation and visual stress.

Designed primarily for office workers and multimedia users the display comes with a cylindrical bracket that can adjust the angle of the viewing, making it perfect for long-term use. The monitor comes with a 1-year original factory warranty and easy to install package.

Generally retailing at $150, Banggood is giving Xiaomi Redmi 23.8” Office Gaming Monitor for $136.99 only. Please note that this heavily discounted price is available only for the next 3 days on orders made from the CZ warehouse. So go get your Xiaomi monitor before the deal expires.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Watch4, Watch Active4 launch and shipping dates tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 12, 2021

Samsung is long rumored to launch its next-gen foldable smartphones and smartwatches in either late July or August. Now, as we are slowly approaching the stipulated timeline, the exact launch date and shipping dates for these products have been tipped by two different reliable sources.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 camera leak — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

According to Max Weinbach of Android Police, the next Samsung Unpacked event will take place on August 3. At this conference, the South Korean tech giant will be officially unveiling Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4, and Galaxy Watch Active4.

Further, as per Jon Prosser, the Galaxy Watch4 series will start shipping from August 11. Whereas, the third-generation Galaxy Z series foldables will begin shipping from August 27.

In other words, the new smartwatches will reach customers a week after their announcement. However, the latest foldables will take over 3 weeks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 leak — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

As far as features are concerned, the Galaxy Watch4 series will run the new revamped Wear OS co-developed by Google, Samsung, and Fitbit. The wearables will be available in two sizes as well as Bluetooth-only and cellular variants.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 will arrive with new designs and improvements over their predecessors. The former is said to have support for the S Pen stylus and will feature an under-display camera (UDC). Lastly, the latter is expected to sport a dual-tone paint job and a larger cover display.

Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation renders show off boxy design with USB Type-C

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 12, 2021

Apple is reported to launch the iPad Mini 6th Generation by the end of this year. Details about this product are in the news since last year. But for the first time, we now get to see its design, courtesy of renders from a reliable leaker.

There have been multiple iPad Mini 6th Generation renders in the past. However, all of them were fishy. That‘s because they suggested features like in-display Touch ID and punch-hole front-facing camera, which were never mentioned by trusted sources.

Whereas, the new renders come from none other than Jon Prosser, who recently even shared similar renders of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The tipster has partnered with Ian Zelbo (@RendersbyIan) for the renders of iPad Mini 6th Generation based on live pictures, schematics, and CAD files he received from multiple sources.

According to these renders, the iPad Mini will get its first redesign in six years. The sixth-generation iPad Mini will feature a similar boxy design as the iPad Air 4th Generation, newer iPad Pro models, and the iPhone 12 series.

Hence, it will have flat sides, thinner bezels, and an 8.4 to 8.9-inch display as revealed by Mark Gurman recently. As a result, there will be no home button and the Touch ID moves to the power button on top.

Further, the product will come with improved speakers and a USB Type-C port. Hence, it will be the third iPad series without the dated lightning port. As far as size and colors are concerned, it is said to measure 206.3mm x 137.8mm x 6.1mm in dimensions and will be available in three colors (silver, black, gold).

Last but not least, there could be a smaller Apple Pencil for the iPad Mini 6th Generation. But there’s also a chance that this stylus could end up as Apple Pencil 3rd Generation for all the iPad models.

As of now, there’s no official launch date for the next-gen small tablet from Apple. Anyway, it is expected to go official by the end of 2021.

Samsung JetBot 80, JetBot 80+ & JetBot 95 AI+ Robot Vacuum Cleaners launched in Europe

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2021

Samsung has announced the release of its impressive and affordable robot vacuum cleaners, the Samsung Jet Bot series for the European market. The Jet Bot series starts at 499 Euros for the base model, which is affordable but the premium variant is way higher (1,499 Euros). This is coming several months after the products were first unveiled at CES in January. The Jet Bot AI was also launched in South Korea last month. Samsung is increasingly releasing some of its offerings in the Home Appliances segment to its Korean customers before a global rollout is factored in.

There are three versions of the Jet Bot series, and they offer slightly different features. The JetBot 80 is the base model and will cost European customers 499 Euros. The JetBot 80+ is an improved version and will retail in Europe for 699 Euros. Finally, the premium JetBot 95 AI+ carries a steep 1,499 Euro price tag.

The JetBot 80 does not have a suction station with built-in bags and lacks support for artificial intelligence, as present in the JetBot 95 AI+. The suction station is also present in the JetBot 80+.

One of the major standout features of the Jet Bot vacuum cleaner is its retractable LiDAR sensor, which could stand the gadget out among its potential competitors like Roborock and Dyson. The LiDAR feature makes it possible for the robot vacuum cleaners to effectively map the cleaning environment in a detailed manner and navigate through corners and other difficult areas for a good cleaning exercise.

Another important feature available in the more expensive JetBot 95 AI+ model is the ability to effectively identify different objects like pets and people in navigating through the environment. It is therefore primed to give a comprehensive cleaning of your room or any other area.

The JetBot series also have app support from Samsung’s SmartThings app, which can help users specify and organize the cleaning task to suit the user’s desires. All three models will be available this month in Europe.

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The Razer Opus X isn’t designed for consoles but is great for mobile gaming

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2021

Razer has a new pair of Bluetooth headphones but it is not designed for consoles. However, the low-latency gaming mode of the Razer Opus X makes it great for mobile gaming.

The Opus X is a cheaper version of the original Opus with a price tag of $99.99, half the price of the latter. The new wireless headset comes in Mercury, Quartz, and Green (exclusive to Razer.com). It has a padded leatherette headband and rotatable ear cups with leatherette ear cushions.

Razer has equipped the headphones with custom-tuned 40mm drivers that provide a rich audio experience. There are internal microphones that pick up your voice when you use the headset for voice calls, and Razer claims that those on the other end can hear you with “perfect clarity”.

The Razer Opus X has Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that blocks out the noise when watching a movie or listening to your favorite podcast. There is also a feature called Quick Attention Mode that allows outside sound in when activated. This comes in handy when you are outdoors or need to be aware of what is going on around you.

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As stated above, the headset is not designed for consoles as Razer has special headphones for the PlayStation and Xbox. However, the 60ms low latency gaming mode of the Opus X makes it great for mobile gaming on your phone or tablet.

The Opus X has a battery life of up to 30 hours (up to 40 hours with ANC off). It charges through a USB-C port and connects via Bluetooth 5.0. On one of the earcups are the volume control buttons, power button, multifunction button, and LED indicator. The power button doubles as the ANC button and for activating Quick Attention Mode.

You can purchase the headphones on Razer’s website as well as on Amazon.

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Snapdragon 4100-powered TicWatch E3 leaks ahead of release, may launch on June 16

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2021

The TicWatch E3 is a new smartwatch from Mobvoi that is expected to launch soon. The smartwatch which will launch as a successor to the 2019 TicWatch E2 has leaked ahead of its release, giving us a good look at its design as well as key specs.

We first learned of the TicWatch E3 in April when evidence of its existence was found in a teardown of the Mobvoi app. Last month, it was certified by the Bluetooth SIG and its certificate revealed it has the model number WH12068, connects via Bluetooth 5.0, and will run WearOS. Now, a Russian Instagram user by the name andrey_koftun has managed to get his hand on a unit before its announcement.

In the video, the smartwatch is shown to come in a white square box that has an image of the wearable as well as some specs printed on it. The smartwatch itself comes in black with matching silicone straps and there is a chance that will be the only color available as that is the only color its predecessor comes in.

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The TicWatch E3 is a pretty thick smartwatch as it is significantly thicker than the OnePlus Watch which the leaker is wearing. For your information, the OnePlus Watch is 10.9 millimeters thick. There are two buttons on the side of the watch and the round display is covered in 2.5D glass.

The underside is home to four contact pins at the top which attaches magnetically to the included charging cable in the box. There are also five sensors for heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen level measurement. The source confirms that the watch has a microphone and speaker and we can see slits on the body for these features.

The display has a black bezel around it, and surprisingly, it is reported that it is not an OLED type. Under the thick body is a Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, the same chip inside the TicWatch Pro 3. The smartwatch also has support for more than 20 workout modes and can also track stress, sleep, and VO2 max during workouts.

Mobvoi already announced that it has a launch scheduled for June 16 and there is a high chance that the TicWatch E3 will be announced on that day. We don’t know how much it will cost but we have a feeling it may be a little higher than the $159.99 launch price of the TicWatch E2.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE to debut with Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in India, launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 12, 2021

Earlier this week, a landing page of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet was spotted on Amazon India. It confirmed that Samsung will be announcing it on June 23 in the country. The landing page of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE (Fan Edition) 5G also went live on the retailer site, revealing that it will be made official alongside the Tab A7 Lite.

Readers can see the key features of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE that are mentioned in its microsite at Amazon India. The tablet was announced in the previous month in Europe in three options such as Wi-Fi only, 4G LTE, and 5G. Samsung is yet to confirm whether all three variants will be made available in India.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE price in India

Recently, IANS reported that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will be priced at around Rs 15,000 (~$209). It further claimed that the Tab S7 FE will cost around Rs 55,000 (~$751).

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE specifications

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a 12-inch TFT panel that delivers a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1600 x 2560 pixels. It runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS, and its retail package includes an S Pen stylus.

The Tab S7 FE draws power from the Snapdragon 750G chipset and a 10,990mAh battery that supports up to 45W charging. There are two variants of the tablet such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The Tab S7 FE features stereo speakers and is flanked with connectivity ports for attaching an optional keyboard. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and it has a rear snapper of 8-megapixel that comes with autofocus support but lacks an LED flash.

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