Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Clothes Dryer that can completely dry wet clothes

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Apr 2, 2021

OnePlus entered the smart TV market in the second half of 2019. Even after over a year, the brand’s televisions are still exclusive to India. Currently, the company sells a total of five TV models across different price segments. But it does not sell any accessories for them. Thankfully, that’s going to change with the launch of a webcam.

OnePlus TV 55U1 Featured — OnePlus TV 55U1

According to a report by MySmartPrice in collaboration with Twitter user Yogesh, OnePlus will be soon launching a webcam for its smart TVs. This product is said to have passed the prototype phase.

As per the report, the upcoming OnePlus webcam for smart televisions will be plug & play type and will also have a shutter, a microphone, and a USB Type-C port. This implementation reminds us of the recently launched TCL P725 Series TVs in India, which also come with a similar type of camera.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this OnePlus TV webcam except for the fact that it will not be compatible with the brand’s cheapest TV model – OnePlus TV 32Y1. That means this accessory will only work with OnePlus TV 43Y1, OnePlus TV 55U1, OnePlus TV Q1, and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro.

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus webcam accessory for its smart TVs? How much do you think it will cost? Do let us know in the comment section below.

This StreamView 24-inch Nokia Smart Android TV for €299.9 has HD display, Dolby Digital, & more

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Apr 2, 2021

StreamView GmbH is an official brand licensee of Nokia branded products like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and DAB+ radios. It has got the license to sell these products in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After unveiling products like Nokia Streaming Box 8000, Nokia Terrestrial Receiver 6000, it is back with a 24-inch Nokia Android TV.

Nokia 24-inch Smart TV illustration, Credit: Nokia/StreamView GmbH

Nokia 24-inch Smart Android TV HD Price, Availability

This 24-inch Nokia Smart TV is priced at €299.9 and is available for purchase on nokia.streamview.com, Amazon, and other retail partners in Europe.

Nokia 24-inch Smart Android TV Specifications and Features

At a time when Smart TVs are getting slimmer, the 24-inch Nokia Smart Android TV(2400A) has launched with a tabletop pedestal. Accordingly, Nokia is promoting it as a TV as a backup while traveling in a caravan. Not to mention the TV also has a lower rating of 12V which is ideal for travel locations.

It also has noticeable bezels on the sides and comes in a Black color variant. Despite sporting an HD display, the 24-inch panel has support for HDR10.

The display has a resolution of 1366×768 resolution and is also accompanied by a built-in speaker of 2×2.5W(Total 5W). Adding Dolby Digital 2.0/ 5.1 support to this makes a perfect combo so you don’t have to carry over large speakers during travel.

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Under the hood, the 24-inch Nokia Smart Android TV features ARM CA53 Quad-core with TEE 1.1 GHz CPU and Mali470MP3 GPU. This is paired with 1GB DDR3 RAM(internal- 512MB) and an 8GB eMMC storage.

For I/O, we have a 3xHDMI, 2xUSB 2.0, 1x coaxial S/PDIF, 1×3.5mm audio jack, VGA port, CI+ interface(for pay-TV), SatCR LNB. As for features, since it’s an Android TV, it has Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in and has hotkeys for the Assistant, Netflix, and YouTube on its remote.

For connectivity, we have Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 5GHz. Finally, the TV measures about 553 x 135 x 365 mm with the stand and weighs about 7.25kg.

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Sony Xperia 1 III specifications leak reveals 120Hz display, SD888, periscope camera, 65W charging and more

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Apr 2, 2021

Recently, Sony confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on April 14. It is speculated that the company will be announcing the Sony Xperia 1 III flagship as well as a couple of other phones on the said date. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has shared the specifications of the Sony Xperia 1 III.

The leak reveals that the Sony Xperia 1 III will be featuring a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED screen that will offer a 10bit color depth, a peak brightness of 1300 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform will be powering the Xperia 1 III with 12 GB of RAM. The handset may come with 512 GB of native storage. In China, the device may ship with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

The triple camera system of the phone may include a 64-megapixel main wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 60x lossless zoom. The periscope lens could be coupled with Sony’s Cyber-Shot optimizations.

The Xperia 1 III may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery and it may come with support for 65W fast charging. There is no word on the front camera of the device. The Xperia 1 II may arrive in the Chinese markets by June, and it may sell for 8,999 Yuan (~$1,370).

Some of the specs mentioned in this leak like support for a high refresh rate and 65W fast charging appears too good to be true for a Sony flagship. Hence, it is advisable to digest the leak with a grain of salt.

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Back in mid-October, Huami launched the Amazfit Bip U budget smartwatch in India. At around the same time, we found the existence of a Pro model. This variant called Amazfit Bip U Pro later debuted in the US in late December after receiving Bluetooth certification in early November. Now, months later, this wearable has been officially confirmed to launch in India next week.

Amazfit Bip U Pro All Colors Featured — Amazfit Bip U Pro

The Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are basically the same smartwatches with some minor differences. The Pro variant comes with three additional components, namely a built-in GPS, a microphone, and a geomagnetic sensor (compass). These three enable better positioning in outdoor activities and Amazon Alexa.

The Amazfit BiP U is currently being sold for ₹3,999 in India. Hence, we can expect Huami to price the Amazfit Bip U Pro around ₹4,999 to ₹5,999. That said, the wearable should be available for purchase in the country as soon as next week.

Talking about the remaining specs, the Amazfit Bip U Pro flaunts a 1.43-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 302 x 320 pixels and a 72% NTSC color gamut. This screen is protected by a 2.5D glass with an anti-fingerprint coating.

This watch features a polycarbonate build, whereas its 20mm strap is made of silicon. As a whole, the product comes in three colors (Black, Green, Pink), weighs 31g, and the body itself measures 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4mm in dimensions.

The wearable sports a BioTracker™ 2 PPG biological optical sensor, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope, in addition to a geomagnetic sensor, a microphone, and a GPS chip as mentioned above. On the connectivity front, it features Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with Android and iOS devices via the Zepp app

Other features include a 230mAh battery that can offer up to 9-day endurance, pogo-in charging, RTOS, 5ATM water-resistant, 60+ sports modes, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, stress monitoring, app notifications, call & message alerts, music playback control, stopwatch, weather forecast, camera shutter control, find my phone, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip2 battery capacity revealed through multiple certifications

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Apr 2, 2021

Recent reports have revealed Samsung may announce the Galaxy Z Flip2 clamshell phone with a foldable screen in July. It was recently revealed that the device has a model number SM-F711. Fresh information shared by a tipster reveals that the dual-cell battery of the device has received approval from the SafetyKorea certification platform.

As it can be seen in the tweet, the EB-BF711ABY battery with a 2,300mAh rated value. A closer look at the image of the battery reveals that its typical value is 2,370mAh. The other battery with EB-BF712ABY model number has a rated size of 903mAh capacity. Its typical value is not known yet.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2

Battery capacity : 2300+903 = 3203mAh (Rated capacity)

EB-BF711ABY : 2300mAh (Rated capacity) / 2370mAh (Typical capacity)
EB-BF712ABY / CU9032F101 : 903mAh (Rated capacity) pic.twitter.com/5XazBJ0k41

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) April 2, 2021

The EB-BF711ABY and EB-B712ABY batteries have also received certifications from authorities like Chinas’ 3C and DEKRA, respectively. With two batteries on board, the Galaxy Z Flip2 is expected to offer a total capacity of 3,300mAh. Hence, it appears that the battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip2 could be almost the same as its predecessor model.

Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip2 will be sport a 6.9-inch punch-hole display with slim bezels. It may carry support for up to 120Hz refresh rate. Speculations are rife that the Z Flip2 will not feature a flagship chipset.

The Galaxy Z Flip2 is expected to arrive with an enhanced UTG and offer better durability. It may arrive in 128GB and 256GB storage choices and color editions like light violet, green, black, and beige. It will come preloaded with One UI 3.5 based Android 11 OS.

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Smartphone prices could increase in H2 2021 due to shortage of materials, claims Realme’s Xu Qi

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Apr 2, 2021

A couple of days ago, Realme launched its latest smartphone in its home market China — Realme GT Neo, which comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Now, the company’s executive has shared an opinion related to the pricing of smartphones.

Xu Qi, Vice President of Realme and President of Realme China as well as the President of Global Market for the company, said that the pricing of the smartphones could fluctuate in the second half of this year.

This is mainly attributed to the global shortage of raw materials, including chipsets and batteries. He adds that the pricing will be determined by the overall supply and demand relationship and is likely to increased going by the current scenario.

Last year, Realme had announced its new strategy for the year 2021 — Dual Platform + Dual Flagship. For the high-end devices, the company will be using both Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek Dimensity processors.

It plans to create two flagship offerings, one focusing on performance and the other focusing on photography. The company also plans to take on the mid-to-high end product lineup as a measure to develop the brand.

The company is also expanding its footprints in China. It recently approved more sales points and has crossed 30,000 points and the sales network. It has also expanded after-sales service outlets to more than 1,000, covering over 300 cities.

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HUAWEI Band 6 goes official in Malaysia for RM219($53), Sale starts April 4

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Apr 2, 2021

A few hours ago, we saw the Chinese version of the HUAWEI Band 6 got leaked in its entirety before launch on Weibo. However, the fitness tracker has already launched in Malaysia with few tweaks and it goes on sale in the country soon.

HUAWEI Band 6 Price, Availability

Unlike the Chinese variant, the global variant of the HUAWEI Band 6 comes in just three colors- Graphite Black, Amber Sunrise, and Forest Green. It is priced at RM219($52.90) in Malaysia.

As for Availability, the fitness tracker will be available for purchase exclusively online from April 4 at 12:00 PM local time. Users can get it on both Huawei Online Store and multinational e-commerce website Shopee. Huawei is also giving an early bird offer of RM20 for the Band 6.

HUAWEI Band 6 Specifications and Features

Apart from a few tweaks like the Absence of NFC and one less color, the HUAWEI Band 6 seems to be similar in features to the leaked version for China. The success of the HUAWEI Band 4 features a 1.47-inch FullView Color AMOLED touch screen display with a resolution of 194×368 pixels, 282 PPI, 64% screen-body ratio.

Huawei says that the display area has increased to about 148% than before. As for design, the HUAWEI Band 6 has a physical button on the side like Watch Fit, measures 43×25.4×10.99mm(HxWxD), weighs only 18g without straps. Speaking of which, the straps are made of UV-treated silicone rubber.

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As for features, the fitness tracker has HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 2.0 sleep monitoring, and HUAWEI TruRelax™ stress monitoring, SpO2 sensor for Blood Oxygen measurement.

It also supports 96 workout modes, Menstrual cycle tracking(not supported on iOS), personal assistant, notifications for calls, messages, controlling music(not on iOS), taking photos through the phone camera(only on EMUI 8.1+ devices), and more.

Other features include 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, 5ATM water resistance, Magnetic charging, 2 weeks of battery life(2 days battery in just 5 mins of charge), and Bluetooth 5.0 & BLE for connectivity.

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ZTE Axon 30 teaser reveals an auxiliary sensor with Trinity triple camera setup

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Apr 2, 2021

ZTE is gearing up for the launch of its Axon 30 series of flagship smartphones. Now, the company shared a new promotional image poster, which teases an auxiliary image sensor along with the Trinity Triple camera system on the rear.

For those unaware, the Trinity triple camera setup is basically the name for the Axon 30 Pro’s rear camera module. All three sensors are high end shooters that feature 64 megapixel sensors. In other words, the camera system has a sum total of close to 200 megapixels on the rear. Looking at the promotional image poster, one can observe that the new camera system has four sensors on the rear.

While the three prominent lenses are the Trinity Triple camera system, the fourth sensor appears to be an auxiliary sensor for support. Unfortunately, the function of this sensor is currently unknown, although, it is likely to be a macro or black and white lens, or something else that supplements the primary triple cameras. However, this is just speculation so take it with a pinch of salt and we will have to wait for an official company announcement or additional teasers to know for sure.

At the moment, the company has yet to reveal an announcement or launch date for its upcoming premium grade handset lineup. But, we had reported on a possible 30th April 2021 launch date. Finer details regarding the device are also unknown, but it is likely to feature top notch hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Xiaomi was the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally in February 2021: Counterpoint

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Apr 2, 2021

Ever since Huawei’s US ban was instated, fellow Chinese smartphone makers have been trying their best to fill the former’s void around the world. As a result, OPPO became the largest smartphone brand in China in January 2021. Now, a new report reveals that Xiaomi was the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally in February 2021.

According to Counterpoint Research (via ITHome), Xiaomi’s worldwide market share hit 13% in the month of February. This achievement made the company the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally and the world’s third-largest smartphone brand.

The first two positions were acquired by none other than Samsung and Apple with 20% and 17% market shares respectively. Whereas, Huawei’s global market share dropped to 4%.

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to the data of other brands as this information seems to have come from Counterpoint Research’s premium monthly tracker service.

Anyway, this achievement of Xiaomi was already reported by Strategy Analytics a few days back. The research firm even predicts Xiaomi to emerge as the world’s third-largest smartphone brand overall in 2021.

Xiaomi has always known for affordable handsets. But since the Huawei ban, the company has been slowly bringing its most premium offerings outside China. Currently, the firm sells almost all of its high-end phones in Europe where Huawei once had a stronghold. In fact, it has even started releasing those expensive smartphones in price-sensitive markets like India as well.

TSMC Exec calls US and Europe fab expansion plans ‘economically unrealistic’

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Apr 2, 2021

TSMC Chairman, Mark Liu, has called the plans of the US and Europe to expand their semiconductor fab capacity as “economically unrealistic,” since these plans are being carried out to meet their own needs.

The senior official of the world’s largest contract chip maker believes that if the entire semiconductor supply chain moved to the US and Europe, or if these regions plan on expanding their capacities, it would lead to the creation of a large amount of “non-profitable capacity.” He further added that the current shortage of foundry capacity across the globe is not normal, but the current capacity of the foundry industry overall should manage to satisfy any demand in normal times.

Furthermore, the executive said that the coronavirus pandemic is what fueled the sudden surge in demands for various products, which led to various companies rushing to raise semiconductor stocks. The situation is also worsened by the US-China trade frictions that have created uncertainty and changes to the supply chain. This also arrives amid the rising demand within the AI and 5G sectors, as per a DigiTimes report.

Liu stated that TSMC has sufficient resources at the moment to meet the demand for such AI and 5G applications. Additionally, it also aware to not overbook its customers. Although, this is to be expected as the market is suffering from a period of uncertainty. The official believes that the chip maker is well experienced in differentiating its orders between those that are urgent and those that are only for extra inventory.

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Tecno Spark 7 leaked render emerge, tipped to launch next week

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Apr 2, 2021

The Helio G70 chipset-powered Tecno Spark 6 was made official in India in September 2020. Fresh information shared by GSMArena reveals that the company will be announcing the successor edition called the Tecno Spark 7 in India in the coming week. The publication has also shared an image of the phone that it received from a reliable source.

As it can be seen in the leaked image, the Tecno Spark 7 has a teardrop notch display. The back panel of the Spark 7 has a textured design and a large-sized Spark branding. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key.

The predecessor model sported a round-shaped camera module. The poster does not reveal the rear camera design of the Spark 7. Its bottom edge has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB port, and a microphone hole. A fingerprint scanner could be available on the backside of the smartphone.

The handset will be available in three colors such as Green, Black, and Blue. There is no word on the configurations of the front and rear cameras of the phone. However, it is now known that both cameras will support timelapse with a 15x to 5400x speed range. It will offer videography features like timelapse videos, video bokeh, and slow-motion video recording.

The Spark 7 is expected to house a 7,000mAh battery, but it is not clear whether it will carry support for fast charging. The other details of the phone are under wraps. Also, there is no word on the pricing of the device. Hopefully, the company may confirm the arrival of the Spark 7 in the next few days.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 sales in the US twice as high compared to S20 within first 6 weeks

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Apr 2, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphone has seen strong initial sales in the US and has outperformed its predecessor, the Galaxy S20 series. Now, a new report has revealed that the base Galaxy S21 sales have doubled over the Galaxy S20 within the first six weeks of launch.

As per a CounterpointResearch report, there were various reasons for the latest versions seeing better sales across the different models. This includes the fact that the base model started from a lower price tag of 799 US Dollars and even had strong support from US based carriers. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic had also hampered the initial launch phases of the Galaxy S20 series last year, which also helped boost S21 series sales in the following year.

Notably, there was also a change in the model mix and their sales, as per Counterpoint’s US Research Analyst Maurice Klaehne. The researcher noted that “There has been a significant change compared to last year in terms of the model mix, with one-third of S21 Series sales coming from the base model S21. Lower cost coupled with trade-in offers that essentially make the S21 device free, is helping increase demand for these ‘entry-level’ flagships.”

He further added that “Samsung also got the camera configuration on the base model right, giving it three on the rear to match up with the deluxe S21 Plus.” The report also found that most customers did not mind the plastic back, while the lack of a charging brick in the box was only a ‘mild annoyance’ to some customers and was not a deal breaker overall.

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HUAWEI Band 6 leaks in its entirety ahead of official launch

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Apr 2, 2021

Earlier in March, a report stated that HUAWEI Band 6 will be launched in April by skipping the number ‘5’. Now, ahead of its official announcement, the design and the primary specs of this fitness tracker have leaked via promotional material on Weibo.

A well-known Chinese leakster who goes by the name of @看山的叔叔 on Weibo shared the promotional material of the unreleased HUAWEI Band 6. According to that, the upcoming fitness tracker from Huawei will be nothing but a rebranded HONOR Band 6.

The images shared by the leaker reveals that the HUAWEI Band 6 will sport a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with narrow bezels and lift-to-wake function support. The screen is said to be 1.5 times larger than the one found on the older HUAWEI Band 4.

The fitness tracker will feature an 18g lightweight body and a silicone strap that is comfortable to wear in every weather. Further, the company claims up to two weeks (14 days) battery life on a full charge and up to 2 days battery life on a 5-minute charge. The tracker will charge via a magnetic charger and will be available in four colors (Black, Orange, Green, Pink).

Talking about features, the HUAWEI Band 6 will support 96 sports modes, including Kung Fu. It will also have NFC for transportation passes and mobile payments. Like most fitness trackers, it will also come with features like camera shutter control and call & message alerts to name a few.

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Last but not least, apart from blood oxygen level monitoring, the forthcoming Huawei fitness tracker will also support HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 2.0 sleep monitoring, and HUAWEI TruRelax™ 2.0 stress monitoring.

That said, as of now, it is not known how much this product will cost and when it will be officially announced in China. Lastly, just like the HONOR Band 6, we can also expect the HUAWEI Band 6 to debut in global markets.

Huawei to launch its first desktop monitor on April 14, features 23.8 inch FHD IPS panel

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Apr 2, 2021

Earlier today (2nd April 2021), the Huawei Business Group announced that it is gearing up for the launch of the company’s first desktop monitor. The new monitor is simply dubbed as the Huawei Display 23.8″.

The launch of the new monitor is a step in the company’s initiative to invest and venture into a new product category to diversify its electronic product portfolio. This is also a part of the Chinese tech giant’s ‘1+8+N’ strategy. The new monitor features a near bezel less display, similar to the ones seen in laptop offerings from the company. The brand says that it features its ‘FullView DNA’ and is launching in the UK, France, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, and The Philippines.

The company’s first desktop monitor arrives with a sleek and seamless unibody design, surrounded by three narrow bezels that measure in at just 5.7mm. This enables the display to have a 90 percent screen to body ratio on the Huawei Display 23.8″. The monitor will be compatible with PCs, laptops, and even mobile devices as well. The panel supports IPS and features an FHD (1920x1080px) resolution. It boasts 72 percent NTSC color gamut, and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 with a 178 degrees wide viewing angle.

Furthermore, the new monitor also arrives with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certification for better protection of the users’ eyes. The company states that through all of these features, the monitor aims to offer premium picture quality. The Huawei Display 23.8″ will be available from the company’s official store from 14th April 2021 and is priced at £149.99 (roughly $207). Pre orders have already begun and will last till April 13, with a MateDock 2 also being offered in the pre orders along with a £30 (roughly $42) discount as well.

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Apple iPhone SE 2022 to feature 4.7 inch LCD panel, 2023 model to sport 6.1 inch punch hole display: Leak

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Apr 2, 2021

A new tip has revealed certain details regarding future Apple iPhone SE models. As per a new tweet, the 2022 iPhone SE model would feature a 4.7 inch LCD screen, while the 2023 version will reportedly arrive with a 6.1 inch punch hole display.

Apple LCD iPhone leak, we now hear the next LCD iPhone SE will remain at 4.7" in 2022. Some rumors that it may have 5G with Sub-6 GHz as well. Also hearing about a 6.1" version in 2023 with punch hole rather than a notch.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 1, 2021

According to Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) on Twitter, a new leak has revealed that the Cupertino based giant retain the 4.7 inch LCD panel for the iPhone SE model in 2022. He further added that recent rumors have also pointed at the next year’s model being 5G enabled. At the moment, 5G networking is only supported in the latest iPhone 12 series of smartphones, but the 2022 iPhone SE might arrive with 5G support, along with sub-6GHz as well.

Apart from just the 2022 version, Ross Young also mentioned details regarding the 2023 version of the iPhone SE as well. Apparently, it has also been rumored that the 2023 iPhone SE series will have a 6.1 inch variant. Furthermore, this version would also feature a punch hole selfie camera on the display, rather than the usual notch, which is usually found on the top of every smartphone for a while now. Notably, the device featuring a 6.1 inch display is also in line with a report we had covered previously.

Unfortunately, these are all the details shared in the tweet and we do not have much to go on as of right now. Keep in mind, this is also an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the matter.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Indian pricing to start from over 70,000 INR ($955): Report

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Apr 2, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest flagship the Mi 11 Ultra in India, which will be released in India on the 23rd of April 2021. While the pricing details hadn’t officially been revealed, a new report believes that the high end model will start from 70,000 INR (roughly 955 US Dollars).

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra from the Chinese tech giant was launched along with the Mi 11i, Mi 11 Pro, and the Mi 11 Lite 5G in China earlier this week. Shortly after this announcement, the Mi 11 Ultra also received a global launch, which arrived with top notch specifications and features. Now, a person close to the matter revealed the supposed starting price of the device to Gadgets360, with a price tag of 70,000 INR (roughly 955 US Dollars).

If the tip is true, the premium grade handset will be the most expensive smartphone from the company to ever launch in the Indian market. The region is one of Xiaomi’s most important markets after it saw explosive growth since its first arrival back in June 2014. Notably, the sources familiar with the information also revealed that the company will not be producing the Mi 11 Ultra locally initially. This would also lead to the company having to bear to import duties on its devices.

The Mi 11 Ultra was launched in China for a price of 5,999 Yuan (roughy 67,000 INR or about 915 US Dollars) for its 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage configuration. So, the price is not a lot higher than its home market. At this price point, Xiaomi clearly aims to compete with contenders like Samsung Galaxy S21 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. While mid range and budget devices from the company are generally well received in the nation, its flagship lineup does not see similar success. So, we will have to wait and see how the latest model performs.

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vivo X60t launched in China with MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC

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Apr 2, 2021

A couple of days back, images and entire specs of vivo X60t leaked. The leak revealed this handset to be exactly the same as the regular vivo X60 with a different chipset, just like the recently released vivo S7t and vivo S7. Now, this phone has quietly launched in China as an offline exclusive model.

vivo X60t Specifications and Features

The newly launched vivo X60t features a similar design and specs as the standard vivo X60 except for the chipset. Unlike the original model, the new one comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC instead of a Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC.

Also, it is only sold in a single 8GB + 128GB (UFS 3.1) storage variant and is only available in two colors (Huacai, Force). For comparison, the regular vivo X60 not only comes in three storage configurations but also three colors.

Apart from the above-mentioned dissimilarities, the new vivo X60t with model number V2085A sports the exact same set of specs as the normal vivo X60. Hence, it flaunts a 6.56-inch FHD+ (2376 x 1080 pixels) centered punch hole AMOLED display with a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, 92.76% screen-to-body ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10/HDR10+ certifications.

The device includes a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP sensor with a 2x telephoto lens, and a 13MP sensor with a 120˚ ultra-wide-angle lens. The main highlight of this setup is that they feature Zeiss optics and tuning. As for selfies and video calls, the phone comes with a 32MP sensor on the front punch hole.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and GNSS (BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS). It also has all the essential sensors, such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and color temperature sensor. But unfortunately, the smartphone lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot.

Last but not least, the vivo X60t runs OriginOS based on Android 11 and is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

vivo X60t Price and Availability

The vivo X60t is priced at ¥3,498 ($533) in China. It is already on sale in the country. Unlike the other vivo X60 series smartphone, this model is exclusive to offline channels.

As of now, there’s no information on vivo X60t’s availability outside mainland China.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G bags BIS certification; coming soon to India?

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Apr 2, 2021

Last month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones in India. In Europe, the company is selling the 5G edition of the Galaxy A52. Fresh information reveals that the A52 5G has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This BIS listing suggests that the Galaxy A52 5G may soon land in India.

The BIS certification only mentions the SM-A526B/DS model number and has no information on its specs. However, all the details of the A52 5G are known since it has already gone official in Europe.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G specifications and features

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen with an Infinity-O punch-hole design. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. It offers One UI 3.1 based Android 11OS out of the experience.

The Snapdragon 750G chipset is present under the hood of the device. In Europe, the handset is available in two versions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The handset features a microSD card slot for more storage.

Galaxy M62 5G A52 5G — Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup of the handset has a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 25W fast charging. The handset offers other features like stereo speakers, IP67 certified chassis, and a 3.5mm audio jack. In Europe, the Galaxy A52 5G starts at €429 (~Rs 37,000).

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OnePlus 9 Pro teardown video from iFixit reveals difficult repairs

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