Leak: OnePlus 9 Pro will support up to 50W Wireless charging

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Mar 13, 2021

Xiaomi and POCO are gearing up to launch their Mi 11 Lite 5G and POCO X3 Pro respectively very soon. Ahead of the launch, the prices of the devices in Europe have now been leaked.

Courtesy of the dealntech report, a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G listing appears on a retailer listing. As per the listing, the device will have a Truffle Black color and 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant. The price of this variant is listed as €408.18.

We aren’t sure if this would be the final price but it’s somewhat comparable to the predecessor’s €349 launch price. Besides, Tipster Abhishek Yadav has said in his tweet that the upcoming POCO X3 Pro would retail for around €269.

According to him, this variant of the POCO X3 Pro would have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Earlier, a leak by Sudhanshu revealed the color and storage variants of the POCO X3 Pro who also said that the device would debut for €250.

Either way, it makes sense for POCO to bring it at a price less than Mi 11 Lite 5G. Although both devices are aimed at different segments, the latter has 5G that’s gaining traction in Europe lately. And if the leaks are true, POCO X3 Pro would be a 4G flagship.

Speaking of which, the POCO X3 Pro is rumored to feature a 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ display panel, yet-to-launch Snapdragon 860 chipset, and a 5,200mAh battery. The Mi 11 Lite 5G, on the other hand, will likely have a new Snapdragon 775G SoC, 64MP camera, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 operating system.

POCO has teased the launch date of the POCO X3 Pro in countries like India while Xiaomi is yet to reveal something on the Mi 11 Lite.

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Motorola Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power start receiving Android 11 update

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Mar 13, 2021

Back in December 2020, Motorola released a list of devices that will be updated to Android 11. However, the company did not reveal when these phones will be getting the update. In late January, Moto G Pro became the first smartphone from the firm to get the Android 11 update. Now, over one and a half months later, two more Motorola handsets have started receiving the latest Android update.

According to a report by PiunikaWeb, Motorola has begun to roll out Android 11 stable update for the Moto G8 and the Moto G8 Power. The update is currently live in Colombia.

The same report says that the Lenovo-owned company had actually kickstarted the Android 11 soak testing (beta program) for these phones back in November itself. That means it took the firm around four months to deliver the stable update.

Anyway, the update is here now. Since both these handsets run a common software build, the Motorola Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power Android 11 stable arrives with build number RPE31.Q4U-47-35 and February 2021 security patches.

As of now, like any other new OTA update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it is only available for select users in Colombia. However, it should be available for more users as well as in other regions in the coming days.

realme RMX3116 could be the brand’s first curved display smartphone: TENAA

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Mar 13, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker realme just launched realme GT as its first high-end smartphone of 2021. Up next, the company is all set to unveil the realme 8 series. After that, we expect the brand to announce realme GT Neo, which it had teased a few days back. This smartphone seems to have been now listed on TENAA with pictures as well as certain specs.

A realme smartphone with model number RMX3116 has appeared on TENAA. The listing has the images of this phone and therefore, we know what it will look like.

First and foremost, it will have a curved display. Hence, the upcoming realme RMX3116 could be the first curved display smartphone from the brand. Further, it will have the usual ‘DARE TO LEAP’ branding on the rear panel along with what appears to be a vertically aligned triple camera setup.

Lastly, the images show the handset with an accented power key on the right side. Whereas, the two separate volume buttons sit on the left side.

As far as specifications are concerned, the listing mentions this 5G handset to come with a 6.55-inch display, dual-2,200mAh battery, and Android 11 (realme UI 2.0). Lastly, it will measure 159.9 x 73.4 x 7.8mm in dimensions.

According to a Weibo user called WHYLAB, this device will have a 90Hz refresh rate screen and a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Similarly, Digital Chat Station claims this phone to flaunt a display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a single punch-hole at the top left corner, and an-display fingerprint sensor.

If this device is indeed the upcoming realme GT Neo, then we can expect it to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, as confirmed by the company itself.

Entire specs of Micromax IN 1 smartphone leaked ahead of March 19 launch

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Mar 13, 2021

Yesterday(Mar. 12) Micromax confirmed that it will launch a new IN 1 smartphone in India on March 19. Today, Tushar Mehta(@thetymonbay) of XDA has leaked the entire specs of the device on Twitter and it looks like a watered-down variant of the IN Note 1.

Tushar says that Micromax IN 1 will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. If you recall, the Micromax IN Note 1 also has a similar-sized display. If the panel is indeed the same, it should have a resolution of 2460×1080 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio, and 450 nits max brightness.

Micromax IN 1 Specs(Expected)

Under the hood, the Micromax IN 1 is said to have MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset. On the other hand, the Micromax IN Note 1, which has the Helio G85 chipset, is currently retailing for ₹11,499(4GB RAM) on Flipkart.

The reason for mentioning the RAM for the IN Note 1 is because Tushar says that the Micromax IN 1 will go up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. However, in terms of cameras, the third IN device from the company will omit the ultrawide lens.

It is likely to feature a Triple-camera setup with a 48MP main lens and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, it will have an 8MP selfie shooter. Other features of the upcoming IN 1 include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging and a rear fingerprint sensor.

From the above details, it is clear that Micromax wants to position the IN 1 between the IN 1b and IN Note 1 devices. However, there is no info on the pricing yet. We are a still week and hence, let’s wait for more info on it in the coming days.

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Xiaomi launches the super-quiet MIJIA Air Conditioner Sleep Version

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Mar 13, 2021

Xiaomi has launched a new air condition dubbed MIJIA Air-conditioner Sleep Version. As the name implies, the product is designed to allow a confortable sleep with its low working noise put at just 18 decibels. The air conditioner is already on sale for 2,099 yuan (~$322).

The major selling points of the MIJIA Air conditioner Sleep version includes smart wind control, tranquility, new level of energy efficiency, and huge power saving.

The air conditioner has a dedicated button on the remote control that can be used to turn on the “sleep mode”. When the sleep mode is turned on, the working sound is reduced to 18 decibel while the display light automatically turns off. Also, the anti-direct blowing function is activated , creating an ideal sleeping environment for the user.

The body temperature of humans change constantly during sleep. During sleep, it will gradually decrease from about 37°C, and the body temperature will reach the lowest temperature of about 35°C at 5 am, and then gradually rise. In this regard, the Mijia air conditioner sleep version fits the human body’s circadian rhythm and can intelligently regulate the temperature of the house from the stage of falling asleep to before getting up. It will increase the indoor temperature at 4 am to create a comfortable sleeping environment for you.

The Mijia air conditioner sleep version can also link with the Mi Band to sense the sleep state, and at the same time intelligently turn on/off the sleep mode, creating a more intimate and comfortable sleeping environment for the sleeper.

Energy-saving is also a major feature of this air conditioner. It has a working power of just 1 hp and is suitable for a bedroom of 10-15 square meters, with an APF value of up to 5.13. This surpasses the new level of energy efficiency of 5.0. Thus, it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

It also supports 58°C high-temperature self-cleaning, coping with mildew on the evaporator and healthier air conditioning.

It supports precise control of 0.5°C, equipped with a new generation of temperature and humidity dual control technology which allows it to intelligently sense the humidity of the surrounding environment. It can also be linked to the MIJIA Humidifier to intelligently coordinate the dehumidification efficiency, so that the entire bedroom is comfortable for the home owner.

The MIJIA Airconditioner Sleep version also supports MIJIA app control and XiaoAI voice control. The product is available in China via mi.com.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G could be just 6.81mm thin: TENAA

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Mar 13, 2021

Xiaomi is on a launch spree since the beginning of this year. The company has been releasing new products every other week across the world. Looks like the firm will continue to do so for a while as another one of its upcoming phones gets listed on TENAA.

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Xiaomi M2101K9C, which has been in the news for a few months has now appeared on TENAA. According to the listing, this handset will be a 5G-enabled Android 11 device backed by a 4,250mAh battery.

Further, it will sport a 6.55-inch display, which according to Digital Chat Station, will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. Lastly, this smartphone will measure 160.53 x 75.72 x 6.81mm in dimensions.

In other words, the Xiaomi M2101K9C will have a thickness of a mere 6.81mm. Hence, it could be one of the thinnest 5G smartphones whenever it goes official in the near future despite having a large capacity battery.

According to previous reports, this phone could launch as Mi 11 Lite 5G. There’s also a report that claims it to release as Mi CC11 in China. The global variant of this handset with model number M2101K9G has already been certified by IMDA and FCC.

This so-called Mi 11 Lite 5G (aka Mi CC11) is said to come with an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G SoC, 64MP primary camera, 5x optical zoom camera, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 operating system. The device’s alleged live images have leaked as well.

imoo Ear-care headset for kids with an open ear design launched

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Mar 13, 2021

BBK Electronics is mostly popular due to the OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus brands. However, the company has a less popular brand known as imoo. The brand which is focused on the manufacture of kids’ smartwatches, has just spread its tentacles into other wearable devices. Thus, the imoo Ear-care has been born.

The imoo Ear-care is a unique headset that utilizes an open ear design. Sound is transmitted to the area close to the kid’s ear tragus. This ensures the user stays aware of his/her environment while listening to audio.

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The imoo Ear-care headset comes with a maximum volume of 85dB which ensures it stays safe for the kid. The device is also lightweight and is manufactured using anti-allergic plastic. It packs two 16.2mm speakers that are equipped with IR sensors that automatically pause music when you take off the headset. Also, the wearable device comes with IP54 waterproof and dustproof ratings.

Further, there is Bluetooth 5.0 which ensures smooth and seamless connectivity to other Bluetooth devices within a range of 10 metres. The headsets are also touted to have up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and it takes just an hour to fully charge the battery.

As for the pricing and availability, the imoo Ear-care carries a price tag of $59 and comes in Aurora Green color only. It is presently available to buy on imoo’s website.

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OPPO A94 5G and OPPO A54 5G specifications, renders, and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2021

Earlier this week, OPPO announced the OPPO Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite smartphones in Europe. Last month, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed that Europe will be also receiving two A-series smartphones such as the OPPO A94 5G and OPPO A54 5G in the coming months. The tipster is now back with renders and specifications of both smartphones.

OPPO A94 5G specifications

The new leak reveals that the OPPO A94 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 60Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Dimensity 800U chipset fuels the phone and it boots to ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS. It features a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera system.

The A94 5G’s other specs include dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and microSD card slot. The phone measures 160.1 x 73.4 x 7.8mm and it weighs 173 grams. The leak also states that OPPO A94 5G with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage will be priced between €300 (~$358) and €400 (~$478). It may come in blue and black colors. It appears to be a rebadged version of the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G that went official in India recently.

OPPO A54 5G specifications

The specification of the OPPO A54 5G is no secret as it is a rebranded version of the OPPO A93 5G phone that went official in January in China. The handset features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 480 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It runs on ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS.

The A54 5G has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel (main)+ 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. It also features a microSD card slot, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The new leak reveals that the OPPO A54 5G will come in a 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version and it will be priced between €200 (~$239) and €300 (~$358). It is expected to sell in purple and black colors.

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iQOO 7 / Neo5 Indian launch seemingly teased, Could be coming soon

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Mar 13, 2021

iQOO launched a couple of smartphones last year in China, but the iQOO 3 was the only handset that was made available in India. Recent reports have claimed that the company is planning to expand its product portfolio this year in India. XDA Developers’ Tushar Mehta had tweeted in February that the company could launch two or more devices including the iQOO 7 in India in the coming months starting from March. Yesterday, iQOO Indian Director Gagan Arora released a cryptic tweet. Probably, he could be teasing the arrival of the new iQOO phone(s) in India.

Answer is √7. Collegeku vangunae calculator ippo thaan use agudhu😂 pic.twitter.com/cwihPbmdkP

— தமிழன் டெக்கினிக்கல் (Tamilan Techinical) (@TTechinical) March 12, 2021

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo5 smartphone in China on March 16. Interestingly, its Indian variant appeared at Geekbench recently with the I2012 model number. Last month, the iQOO 7’s Indian variant with the I2009 model number was spotted at Geekbench. Hence, it appears that the company be launching to launch both phones in India soon. It is unclear which of these devices will be breaking cover in India first.

iQOO 7 specifications

The iQOO 7 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 888 powers the device with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 120W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system.

iQOO Neo5 specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Neo5 is speculated to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED E3 display that will offer users an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and an independent display chip for a realistic viewing experience. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will power the device with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It may sport a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It boots to OriginOS based Android 11 OS.

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OnePlus Watch launch date is March 23, teaser released

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Mar 13, 2021

Recently, OnePlus confirmed that it will be announcing the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones on March 23. The event will see the arrival of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones powered Hasselblad cameras. It has now confirmed that it will be also unleashing the much-anticipated OnePlus Watch smartwatch on March 23.

Earlier this year, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Band as is its first wearable device. The company had teased a smartwatch back in 2015. However, it decided to ditch it in a bd to focus more on its smartphone lineup. In October 2020, the company released the first teaser of its smartwatch, which suggested that it will go official in the coming months. In December, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that it will be announced in early 2021. Shown below is the latest tweet, which confirms that the OnePlus Watch will be debuting on March 23.

You asked for it. You're getting it.

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 12, 2021

Reports have suggested that there could be two models of the OnePlus Watch. The one with the W310GB model number may feature a square-shaped dial and it is likely to be called the OnePlus Watch.

The other variant with the W501GB model number could be sporting a circular screen and it may break cover as the OnePlus Watch RX. Both models are expected to land in India since they have received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The OnePlus Watch series is speculated to run on Wear OS.

It is still unclear whether the company will be announcing the rumored OnePlus 9R/E smartphone alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer is also yet to confirm the arrival of the OnePlus Nord SE, which is nothing but a specially designed version of the original OnePlus Nord phone.

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OPPO’s first foldable smartphone rumoured to launch in June

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Mar 12, 2021

A new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) will soon be added to the growing list of manufacturers of smartphones with a foldable or rollable display. Chinese manufacturer OPPO is rumored to be in the final stages of releasing its first smartphone with a foldable display by the end of June or possibly July 2021. This was disclosed by the noted tipster, Digital Chat Station who has got a high degree of accuracy with his leaks.

The race for the delivery of a foldable display seems to be very keen among Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Vivo, together with OPPO and a few others, as well as Google, all pursuing the release of the models within 2021. However, it should be stated that the information is speculative and none of the companies mentioned have put out any definitive statement on their rumored rollout of foldable displays this year.

On the other hand, Chinese giant, Huawei has announced its foldable device for 2021, and Samsung is also projected to release the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 as well in 2021. Huawei and Samsung could we’ll be the frontrunners in the race, having put out some form of confirmation of their plans.

There are speculations that most of the upcoming smartphones with foldable displays are the versions with in-folding capacity, as compared with the initial out-folding models that have been previously produced by some manufacturers. Huawei had come up previously with an out-folding display model, the Huawei MateX, whose initial hype has died off and may have been plagued by many technical issues due to the out-folding nature of its display. It is believed that Huawei’s new offering will be an in-folding model.

It is a mixed bag of opinion among smartphone customers on the utility and durability of foldable displays over conventional flat displays. While some consumers believe that foldable displays are quite compact and could be as efficient and durable as other displays, many consumers are of the view that foldable display models are very fragile and less efficient.

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OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro receive 3C and network certifications in China

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Mar 12, 2021

OnePlus‘ upcoming flagship series has continued to rule the airwaves especially as the company has relented in dishing out juicy details and teasers of the models. It is no longer news that the OnePlus 9 series will be launched on March 23. Ahead of the date, the models have now been certified by two of China’s numerous certification agencies namely 3C (CCC) and TENAA (MIIT).

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) which is also known as TENAA only granted the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro network certifications. The OnePlus 9 is listed as LE2110 while the OnePlus 9 Pro comes with the model number LE2120. These model numbers had earlier been tipped to belong to the OnePlus 9 and the Pro variants respectively.

Basically, not many details are revealed by the listings. The two models will arrive with 5G connectivity and will support dual-mode SA/NSA 5G connectivity as well as dual SIM/dual standby.

On the other hand, the two OnePlus models also appear on China’s 3C bearing the same LE2120 and LE2110 model numbers. The listings only confirm the smartphones will come with support for fast charging and may ship with a 65W charging adapter.

We expect TENAA to share further details of the OP9 specs and images of the models as well. Even if that doesn’t happen, March 23 isn’t too far away.

Just to recap, the OnePlus 9 is expected to pack a 6.55-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED top-left punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the OP9 Pro features a 6.7-inch screen size. The duo will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chipset among other features.

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Samsung Galaxy M02 India price hiked by ₹500 a month after its launch

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Mar 12, 2021

In early February, Samsung launched the Galaxy M02 entry-level smartphone in India. It is a rebranded Galaxy A02, which is available in markets like Thailand. A little over a month after its debut, the company has now hiked its price by ₹500.

Samsung released the Galaxy M02 in two storage configurations. The base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage launched at ₹6,999. On the other hand, the higher version with 3GB RAM and 32B internal storage was introduced at ₹7,499.

But now, according to a retail source of 91Mobiles, the South Korean tech giant has hiked the price of this handset by ₹500 for the offline channels. We also found the device to be listed with the increased price tags on both Samsung online store and Amazon India.

Therefore, if you are planning to get this phone, then you will have to spend either ₹7,499 for the 2GB + 32GB model or ₹7,999 for the 3GB + 32GB variant. The new price is applicable to all four colors options, namely Black, Blue, Red, and Gray.

It is weird for Samsung to increase the price of its cheapest smartphone launched in 2021 to date. Last year, the company did the opposite by dropping the price of its most-affordable smartphone (Galaxy M01 Core) just two months after its release.

Samsung brings Android 11 to Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy M31 gets incremental One UI Core 3.1 update

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Mar 12, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A42 5G with Android 10 OS out of the box. Now, it is getting the Android 11 update. On the other hand, the Galaxy M31, which was the first budget device to get the Android 11 update, is now getting the incremental One UI Core 3.1.

A new update with firmware version A426BXXU1BUB7 is rolling out to the users of Galaxy A42 5G in the Netherlands. This update brings the latest One UI 3.1 based on Android 11. Also, this is a direct jump from the One UI 2.5. Samsung initially started its Android 11 rollout process with One UI 3.0 on top.

However, it switched tracks to One UI 3.1 after the Galaxy S21 launch. Anyway, the update brings Android 11 features and the latest One UI 3.1 improvements like revamped UI, improved stock apps, One-time permissions and Permissions auto-reset, Dedicated Media Player widget(in Quick settings), and more.

Parallelly, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is getting the incremental One UI Core 3.1. Earlier, the company had rolled out the One UI Core 3.0 along with the Android 11 update to the budget device.

An OTA update with firmware version M315FXXU2BUC1 weighing about 1.193GB in size is now rolling out to the users of Galaxy M31 in India. The changelog says improvements to camera, performance, and security. However, as the UI is now incremented, it should get features like the Galaxy M31s.

It’s worth noting that the updates for both these devices include the latest March 2021 security patch. If you are someone living in either of these regions, do sure to check for the OTA(Over The Air) update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Considering Samsung is in another league when it comes to updating its older devices, this update should expand to other regions in no time.

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OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 1 released with February 2021 security patches and optimizations

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Mar 12, 2021

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 8T in October 2020. The handset debuted with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Now, almost five months after its release, the phone gets its first-ever OxygenOS Open Beta update.

OxygenOS Open Beta releases, as the name suggests, can be installed by any interested user. All they have to do is download the appropriate file from OnePlus Community and then, head over to Settings > System Updates > Top Right Icon > Local Upgrade and select the downloaded file to install the updates.

This process will not wipe the internal storage. However, when the user rollbacks to the stable channel, that process will delete everything stored in the phone. But it is always advised to create a backup before proceeding either of the processes.

That said, the OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update brings optimizations for status bar UI display, frame rate stability in games, community homepage, sunny and cloudy day animations in the Weather app, and cloud service layout in the Gallery app.

Last but not least, the first public beta update for the OnePlus 8T also bumps up the security patch level to February 2021.

OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Official Changelog

System
- Optimized the UI display of the status bar
- Optimized the stability of the frame rate and improve its experience while playing games
- Optimized the Community homepage with more noticeable notification
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.02
Weather
- Optimized the animations of sunny and cloudy days for a clearer dynamic display
Gallery
- Optimized the layout of the cloud service in the Gallery for a better operation experience

ASUS ROG Phone 5 bootloader unlock tool & kernel source code out, device gets first OTA update too

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Mar 12, 2021

ASUS launched the ROG Phone 5 gaming smartphone series a few days ago. Some of the devices in the series are yet to go on sale but the company has already started rolling out an OTA update. Besides, ASUS has also released the bootloader unlock tool and kernel source code for the 2021 gaming flagship.

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The Taiwanese giant has already opened a support page for the ASUS ROG Phone 5 where it has uploaded the Unlock device app and source code of the device. Last year, the company did the same for the ROG Phone 3. Anyway, it’s worth noting that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty.

Also, you won’t get official OTA updates from the company as before. That said, since the kernel source is out, we can expect popular custom ROMs to appear for the device in the coming months. Not just this, ASUS has also rolled out the first OTA update for the ROG Phone 5.

The base model will go on sale in countries like India only from April 15, and the ‘ROG Phone 5 Pro‘ and ‘Ultimate‘ versions of the devices will subsequently be available from April and May 2021 respectively. With this speed, we expect ASUS to bring fine-tune the device multiple times before it reaches the customer.

Either way, the rollout is staggered and it should reach the devices that are out there(review units) in a few days. This update brings features like new motion control gestures, Esports Mode, and various optimizations. You can look at the changelog below:

Enhanced the advanced settings of system modes in Armoury Crate
Added animation editor for ROG Vision in Armoury Crate. Now supports share and import functions.
Added brand new motion control gestures in AirTrigger 5
Added Esports Mode: A competitive mode tailored for esports competitions in the power button menu screen during gameplay
Added ROG Akira Character theme pack
Added multiple theme packs in cooperated with popular game publishers
Added “Upcoming alarm notification” setting in Clock – Sent out 2 hours before the scheduled alarm.
Optimized Camera user experience
Optimized system stability
Optimized ROG Vision
Optimized charging stability

If you are looking to buy the ASUS ROG Phone 5, you can check out and get it via our GIZTOP for as low as $749. However, if you are confused between the models and can’t decide on your own, you can read our coverage on comparison between the models.

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OPPO quietly launches a 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger

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Mar 12, 2021

Yesterday, OPPO launched the Find X3 series as its latest flagship smartphone series. The two devices in the lineup, namely Find X3 and Find X3 Pro support the company’s 30W AirVOOC wireless charging protocol. However, the firm has quietly listed an even powerful 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger on Jingdong (JD).

The OPPO ACE2 is the first smartphone to support the company’s AirVOOC wireless charging protocol. Unlike the OPPO Find X3 and the OPPO Find X3 Pro, the ACE2 can charge at a maximum rate of 40W. This handset was announced in April 2020 and it is sold exclusively in China.

In other words, OPPO did not launch any other phone with support for AirVOOC for almost a year. But the firm’s sister brand OnePlus did in the form of the OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus calls this protocol ‘Warp Charge Wireless’ and it maxes out at 30W.

Up until now, there were only two chargers to make use of this proprietary charging protocol. The first model is OPPO 40W AirVOOC Wireless Charger, which was announced alongside the OPPO ACE2. Whereas, the second product is the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger.

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This makes the new 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger the third product to support this charging protocol. But the problem is OPPO does not have a single smartphone compatible with a 45W wireless charging rate. This hints that the company may release a new handset with support for this standard in the near future.

Another possibility is that this same charger could be rebranded with OnePlus branding for the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, which is reported to have support for Warp Charge 45 Wireless.

Whatever it may be, we can expect faster wireless charging smartphones from the three Oujia brands (OPPO, OnePlus, realme).

OPPO 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger Specifications, Features, and Price

As the name suggests, the new OPPO AirVOOC wireless charger can support up to 45W output. However, the maximum speeds are only compatible with devices with AirVOOC tech. Whereas, devices with support for Qi charging protocol are limited to 15W only.

As far as inputs are concerned, this charger can be used with 18W, 20W, and 65W adapters. The maximum wireless charging speed will depend on the adapter used. Also, it is worth noting that the product does not ship with an adapter but it does come with a USB Type-A to Type-C cable.

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The charging stand is vertical in design but phones can be placed both vertically and horizontally. Further, the charger will able to charge the phones at the maximum speed with a case that has a thickness of less than 2mm.

It has six protections for over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, over-current, electrostatic, and foreign body detection. Lately, the charger also features a fan to keep the thermals down.

The OPPO 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger with model number OAWV02 comes only in white color and it is priced at ¥329 ($50) in China. The product should be available for purchase in the coming days.

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