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.

Apple sues former MacBook designer for allegedly leaking trade secrets to a journalist

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2021

In what could be a strong evidence of insiders within an organisation leaking confidential and privileged trade secrets for personal gain, Apple has instituted a lawsuit against its former employee, Simon Lancaster. Lancaster who rose to become a highly placed materials lead on the company, is accused of deliberately accessing highly classified information about upcoming products by Apple and selling the information to the media in several instances. The trade secrets were thought to be sold in exchange for favorable coverage of a startup by the unnamed media organisation.

In a case filed by Apple against Lancaster, which was spotted be Apple Insider, the former Apple staff who was an Apple employee from 2008 to 2019, was accused of abuse of his position and trust within Apple by systematically disseminating Apple’s sensitive trade secrets to curry personal benefits from a media outlet. Being a senior official, Lancaster was accused of accessing internal trade secrets from documents outside the scope of his job specification and responsibilities and transferring the same to a media correspondent, who then published the stolen materials in the unnamed media platform in several articles.

Lancaster was further accused of accessing unauthorized Apple trade secrets even after leaving Apple for a materials research and development firm, Arris which was an Apple vendor, in clear breach of the extant agreement between both companies. In the wake of the continued transfer of Apple trade secrets to the media correspondent even after leaving Apple, an investigation ensued with a scrutiny of the devices used by the accused former staff. The investigation revealed that Lancaster indeed took specific steps to steal additional Apple trade secrets after he left the company. He was accused of being in regular communication with the correspondent, and sent specific details upon request, even using Apple-issued devices in some instances.

Apple claimed Lancaster had, through his deliberate actions, breached the Defense of Trade Secret Act, California’s Uniform Trade Secret Act, and a written contract. Apple therefore is requesting the court to grant all the reliefs it has sought, including damages, restitution, and costs of the lawsuit.

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Super Deal: Buy Realme X7 Pro at $408.70 only

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Mar 12, 2021

Attention Readers! There is a flash deal on Realme X7 Pro on AliExpress. The smartphone which generally retails around $500 is available for a heavily discounted price of $408.70 for the next 17 hours only.

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Realme X7 Pro at $408.70 @AliExpress

Realme X7 Pro comes with a 6.55 inch AMOLED flexible screen with a 240Hz ultra-high touch sampling rate. The smartphone comes with a built-in 4500mAh battery and 65W smart VOOC which charges your phone to 100% in just 33 minutes. You have a Quad camera setup at the back with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie camera features a 32MP wide-angle sensor that gives you ultra clear and bright pictures.

Powered by Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ Octa-core processor the smartphone comes with 128GB and 256GB internal storage and 6GB and 8GB RAM options. For more information on Realme X7 Pro check out this article on Gizmochina.

The smartphone which usually retails at around $500 is available at a massively discounted price of $408.70 only. Please note that the above deal is applicable only on the 8GB – 256GB Black and White variants. This flash deal with free shipping to the EU ends in the next 17 hours. So go grab your Realme X7 Pro asap.

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Micromax In 1 India launch date is March 19

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Mar 12, 2021

Micromax is gearing up to launch another smartphone in India. The device would be called Micromax In 1 and it will launch in India on March 19.

The company has sent out invites regarding the launch and in the poster, it confirms the moniker as “In 1”. The device will debut on March 19 at 12:00 PM IST and the teaser is already live on its website. Micromax made a comeback into the Indian market last year. It launched the budget-friendly IN Note 1 and IN 1b smartphones.

Although the company’s quirky marketing was criticized, it has been emphasizing a lot on its ‘make in India’ ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant India). To put things into perspective, Rahul Sharma, the founder of Micromax, has said in a recent interview with CNBC TV18 that the company has invested about INR 500 crores for expansion.

Apart from smartphones, Micromax is focussing on a lot of other verticals like smart home products(Smart TV, ACs), feature phones, etc. Coming back, the information regarding the In 1 smartphone is very less right now. However, a report by The Mobile Indian says that it could be focused on budget gaming.

As per the info available from their sources, the report says that the upcoming Micromax phone will feature a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. This is a slightly boosted version of the Helio G90 and is found on devices like the realme 7 and the upcoming realme 8.

Even though Rahul hinted at the development of a 5G smartphone recently, we feel that Micromax wouldn’t launch one anytime soon. This means the upcoming smartphone could be a 4G-device which goes in line with the above info.

Let’s wait for more leaks to know the position of the third Micromax In smartphone in the Indian market.

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Deal: Get GGMM D3 Battery Base for Amazon ECHO DOT 3 at $23.38 (Original Price $30)

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Mar 12, 2021

Original GGMM D3 Battery Base for Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation which generally retails for $30 is now available for $23.38 only at AliExpress.

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GGMM D3 Battery Base for Amazon Echo Dot 3 at $23.38 @AliExpress

GGMM D3 portable battery base comes with a massive 5200mAh built-in lithium battery which gives you on one single charge, 8 hours of continuous usage at 50% volume. Moreover, it takes only 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery base. Fitted with the latest battery management technology, the charging base effectively prevents overcharge and overheating.

The lightweight and compact design enables you to carry your Dot 3 anywhere and everywhere without being restricted by adapters and cables. And the innovative structure brings zero interference in the sound quality and aesthetic pleasure.

Available in two color variants viz: Black and White the battery base usually retails at $30. But for a limited period, AliExpress is giving GMM D3 Amazon Echo DOT 3rd Generation Charging Base for $23.38 only. With free shipping and new user coupons, this is a bargain deal. So book your Dot 3 charging base asap.

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iQOO Neo5 HQ renders released before March 16 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2021

On March 16, iQOO will take off curtains from the iQOO Neo5 smartphone. Today, iQOO shared the high-resolution renders of the iQOO Neo5 to showcase its appearance.

The blue-black gradient variant of the iQOO Neo5 smartphone can be seen in the new renders. The handset sports a small-sized punch-hole on it is screen. Rumors are rife that the device has a 6.62-inch S-AMOLED E3 screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor and an independent display chip, which promises natural color reproduction.

The volume controller and a power key are available on the right edge of the iQOO Neo5. Its top edge appears to be barren, and it does not appear to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. A SIM card tray, a USB-C port, and an external speaker can be found on the backside of the Neo5.

The backside of the phone features a vertical camera module that consists of an OIS-assisted Sony IMX589 main camera, a 120-degree 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 2.5cm focal length. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The iQOO Neo5 has a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging. The Snapdragon 870 will fuel the smartphone with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The highest variant of the smartphone may offer users 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. It will come loaded with OriginOS based Android 11 OS. Rumors are rife that the Chinese brand will launch iQOO phones such as the iQOO Z3 and iQOO U3x by the end of this month.

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Motorola Moto G50 price listed on Spanish retailer website

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Mar 12, 2021

Motorola is going ahead with a new naming scheme for its upcoming devices. The company has already started teasing the G100 flagship and is expected to bring another mid-ranger G50 after G10 and G30. Now, a Spanish retailer has listed the price of the Moto G50 on its website.

As per the website paratupc.es, a Motorola Moto G50 XT2137-1 ES is listed on the website. This model number also matches with a device having ‘Ibiza’ codename that was later tipped as the Moto G50. Anyway, the price for the 4GB + 128GB variant quoted on the website is around €229 which matches the TechnikNews report.

To recall, the Moto G10 and G30 launched in Europe with a starting price of €150 and €180 respectively. Hence, it makes sense that Motorola is bringing the G50, which has better specs, at a higher price.

Speaking of which, the specifications that are known so far suggest that the device will launch with 5G connectivity support. Whether or not it has the budget Snapdragon 480 5G chipset or the mid-range Snapdragon 750G, it looks like a solid offering around the €200 bracket at least in Europe.

The Moto G50 is said to feature an HD+ display with a teardrop notch and a 90Hz refresh rate. For cameras, it will likely sport a triple-camera setup with a 48MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth sensors, and a 13MP front camera.

Other expected specs include a 5,000mAh battery with 20W Turbo power charging, 4/6GB RAM, and 128GB storage, and run Android 11 OS. Apart from Europe, rumor has it that Motorola will bring the device to countries like India as well.

We could be getting more info on the device very soon as the official launch gets closer.

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Router AX6000 for $119.98 (Original Price $140)

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Mar 12, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Xiaomi Router AX6000. The router which generally retails at around $140 is now available for $119.98 only.

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Xiaomi Router AX6000 at $119.98 @AliExpress

Launched in 2021 the new edition of Xiaomi Router AX6000 comes with WiFi6 Enhanced Version and 6000 Mbps speed upgrade. The router comes with enhanced speed and bandwidth which means you get a stable and smooth connection across multiple devices simultaneously. The 4K QAM High-speed Transmission compresses the data density thereby increasing the transmission rate. This means with a device that supports 4K QAM, your transmission speed can increase up to 20%.

The combined use of MU-MIMO and OFDMA gives you multiple connectivities on one single transmission. With Xiaomi Router AX6000 you may be able to connect up to 16 devices with one single transmission without any lag or delay. Moreover, with the Mesh networking technology, you can cover your whole house with a strong signal and automatically roam and switch between multiple routers without actual delay or lag in usage. With innovative heat dissipation on three sides, overheating is a thing of the past as the router remains stable 24*7 without any disruption due to heating.

Xiaomi Router AX6000 with six independent signal amplifiers and 2500MB Network Port generally retails for $140. But for a limited period, AliExpress is giving out this device for $119.98 only. With new user coupons and free shipping, this deal is too good to ignore. So grab your router asap.

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Nokia 8.3 5G successor may offer 120Hz display, 108MP penta camera, and Snapdragon 775

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2021

Last year, HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 8.3 as its first 5G-ready smartphone. Fresh information shared by Nokia Power User reveals that the company is now working on the successor edition of the Nokia 8.3 5G. The publication has shared some vital information on the specs of the device.

A recent report revealed that HMD Global is planning to adopt a new naming convention for its upcoming smartphones. Hence, it seems that the successor of the Nokia 8.3 5G will not be called the Nokia 8.4 5G. There is a possibility that this device will launch as the Nokia G10.

Nokia 8.3 5G successor specifications (Rumored)

According to the publication, the Nokia 8.3 5G’s successor will feature a new chipset, which will be an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 765/765G. Recent reports have revealed that this chipset has a model number of SM7350, and it may arrive in the market as the Snapdragon 775 / 775G.

The smartphone is speculated to flaunt a 6.5-inch PureDisplay V4 with support for Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may draw power from a massive 5,000mAh battery.

The report claims that the Nokia 8.3 5G will be equipped with a ZEISS branded 108-megapixel penta-lens camera system. The camera module is likely to include an ultrawide lens, a telephoto snapper, a macro shooter, and a depth helper. It is also expected to carry support for OZO Audio.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 pricing for India leaked

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Mar 12, 2021

There’s a lot going on in Samsung’s camp lately. The company is bumping up the displays on budget devices to 90Hz, planning to bring more 5G phones in 2021. But before that, it is holding an Awesome Galaxy Unpacked event on March 17 where it is said to unveil the Galaxy A52 and A72 smartphones. Amidst a flurry of leaks, their pricing for India has now been leaked.

Galaxy A52 Galaxy A72 — Galaxy A52, A72 Press Renders(via WinFuture.de)

To clear your mind, Samsung is likely to reveal only the 4G version of Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 in India. The Galaxy A52 5G might launch in the future under the M-series but let’s focus on what’s coming next week. Below are the prices, memory variants of the devices courtesy of MySmartPrice:

Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6GB + 128GB(SM-A525FG)- ₹26,499($364)
- 8GB + 128GB(SM-A525FH)- ₹27,999($385)
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 8GB + 128GB- ₹34,999($481)
- 8GB + 256GB- ₹37,999($522)

Although the price of Galaxy A52 is a bit less than the expected European pricing, it is sad to see that Samsung is skipping the 256GB storage variant for India. It’s also worth noting that the Galaxy A72’s starting price is about ₹5,000 than the predecessor’s launch price.

Talking about the differences of the Galaxy A52 4G and 5G models, the devices will differ in display, chipset but share a lot of similarities. The Galaxy A52 4G is expected to feature a 6.52-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution.

Here, the 4G variant will probably get a 90Hz refresh rate and 5G would get a 120Hz screen. Under the hood, the Galaxy A52 4G is said to feature Snapdragon 720G chipset. Having skipped the 5G on the Galaxy A72, Samsung will likely launch the exact same 4G device in multiple markets.

If you are unaware of the complete specs, features of the upcoming mid-rangers, you can refer to our coverage on the same:

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OPPO Find X3 Pro is now available for pre-order on Giztop for $1099

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Mar 12, 2021

Oppo Find X3 Pro is a premium flagship smartphone that comes with a 6.7-inch 10-bit curved E4 OLED QHD+ display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octa-Core processor. Fueled with a 4500mAh battery, the smartphone supports a 65W SuperVOOC charge and a 30W AirVOOC Flash Charge.

The highlight feature of Oppo Find X3 Pro is its amazing rear quad camera setup. Two 50MP cameras with ultra-large sony sensors, a 3MP microlens camera for super close-up shots, and a 13MP telephoto camera make up the rear camera setup of Oppo Find X3 Pro. The selfie camera is a 32MP cam that gives out bold and bright pictures, ideal for candid portraits.

Oppo Find X3 Pro is available in a single memory variant of 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM and three colors viz: White, Black, and Blue. For more information on the smartphone check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is now taking pre-orders for Oppo Find X3 Pro at $1099 only with estimated delivery by the end of March. Please note that this smartphone is unlocked, without a contract, and is pre-installed with Global software, Google play service, and supports OTA updates.

Acer Nitro 5 laptop with 10th-gen Intel Core i5 launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2021

Taiwanese tech giant Acer has launched a new gaming laptop under the Nitro series. The Acer Nitro 5 is a trimmed-down version from the product bearing the same moniker that was launched in Germany packing a Ryzen 7 5800H processor and Nvidia RTX 3080.

The new Nitro 5 laptop is equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS display with FHD resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 3ms response time. The laptop features a full-size keyboard equipped with 4-zone RGB backlighting with a 1.6mm travel distance. It also comes with the Killer Ethernet E2600 Wi-Fi 6 card with support for 2×2 MU-MIMO technology. Keeping the light on is a 57.5Wh battery that can provide up to 10 hours of regular usage.

The Nitro 5 also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities, an HDMI port, three USB 3.0 ports, a single USB 3.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also comes with DTS X audio codec which brings optimized bass, loudness, speaker protection with up to 6 custom content modes by smart amplifier.

The Acer Nitro 5 is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor that can turbo up to 4.5GHz. For graphics, it packs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card with 6GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM which is upgradeable to 32GB. There are also two slots for M.2 PCIe SSDs. The laptop runs on Windows 10 operating system.

As for the pricing and availability, the Acer Nitro 5 carries a price tag of Rs. 89,999 (~$1236) and is up for grabs already on Amazon India. It comes in Obsidian black colour only.

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OPPO Reno2 F gets Android 11-based ColorOS 11 stable update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 12, 2021

In late January, OPPO kicked off the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 beta program for the OPPO Reno2 F in India. Now, almost two months later, this handset has started receiving the stable update in the country.

According to OPPO’s ColorOS 11 update plan for the month of March, the OPPO Reno2 F was expected to get the stable update from March 16 in India. However, the company has started rolling out the update a few days ahead of schedule.

As per the announcement post on ColorOS Community, the OPPO Reno2 F Android 11 stable update is currently available for users in India who are on build number C.19. Interested users will have to manually apply to download the OTA update with firmware version F.11.

To do so, they will have to head over to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application and tap on ‘Apply Now’ after marking the ‘I Agree’ checkbox. Once done, users can download and install the update to enjoy all the new ColorOS 11 features that are available for their device.

That said, just like the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, ColorOS 11 (Android 11) could be the last major software update for the OPPO Reno2 F. Because OPPO is not known for providing three generations of Android updates like Samsung.

Huawei P50 renders show a flat display and same camera layout as the P50 Pro

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Balaji S

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Mar 12, 2021

Yesterday, Steve Hemmerstoffer(@Onleaks) revealed the Huawei P50 Pro CAD renders. Today he is back with the renders and specs of the vanilla Huawei P50.

Right off the bat, we see that the renders show a similar pill-shaped camera layout with a bump and two huge cutouts inside. However, the device has a flat display and not a curved one like the Huawei P50 Pro.

Huawei P50 Design and Specs(Expected)

Just like the Pro, the Huawei P50 is said to come with a rear glass panel and a metallic frame. The device will likely measure 156.7 x 74 x 8.3mm. If you are wondering the thickness is fairly less, it bumps up to 10.6mm on including the rear camera layout which is a whopping 2.3mm increase in thickness.

If Steve’s render is accurate, the non-Pro variant will also a 0.3mm more thickness(with camera bump) than the Huawei P50 Pro. That said, the silver color variant shown in the renders has Type-C, speakers, antenna lines at the bottom, another speaker & IR blaster at the top, volume & power buttons to the right.

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As for specs, steve says that the Huawei P50 will come with a 6.3-inch flat display with a punch-hole at the center. The display has bezels slightly bigger than the ‘Pro’ variant. Although we are yet to know the number of sensors inside the camera layout, Huawei is expected to include an industry-first 1-inch Sony IMX800 sensor.

If reports are to be believed, the Huawei P50 series will feature the same Kirin 9000 flagship chipset. Other expected specs include a in-display fingerprint scanner, run HarmonyOS out of the box. Let’s wait for more leaks as the speculated April 17 launch gets closer.

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Twitter Spaces to be made available globally by April

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Mar 12, 2021

Recently, Twitter introduced a new feature named Spaces, which is an audio chat room, taking on the likes of Clubhouse. Earlier this month, the feature was made available for users of the Twitter Android app.

However, the feature is not yet available for everyone and is limited to select countries. The company has now confirmed that it is aiming to make the Spaces live audio feature available to all of its users by April.

Twitter started testing the feature for Android with around 1,000 users in late February and started rolling it out to more users around the world earlier this month. The company has said that for now, Android users will not be able to host spaces but will be able to join and talk in spaces. It also added that support for host spaces for Android users is coming.

As noted above, the feature enables users to create public and private audio chat rooms on the microblogging platform. The feature was first announced in December last year but had been limited to iOS only and is now expanding to more users.

Twitter says that these are early days for Spaces and the first priority for the company is to build moderation. This is why it is taking a cautious approach to bringing more features.

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HONOR CHL certified by FCC, Could debut with Magic UI 5.0

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 12, 2021

HONOR hasn’t launched any new product apart from HONOR V40 5G since its sale by HUAWEI. However, the brand is reported to release a number of devices in the coming days in both China and global markets. We have come across multiple certifications for those unreleased products. Now, another upcoming HONOR smartphone pops up on FCC.

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has certified an HONOR smartphone with model number CHL. The certification does not reveal much about this handset except for a few tidbits.

For starters, this device has already been certified by EEC. it will be a 4G phone and therefore, we can expect it to be a budget smartphone. Apart from LTE, it will also have support for 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and downlink carrier aggregation.

Further, the listing confirms the device’s rated battery capacity to be 3,900mAh. In other words, this handset will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery (typical). Also, the phone will be TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emission and will be shipping with a bundled pair of wired earphones.

The most interesting information of all is that the forthcoming HONOR CHL could run Magic UI 5.0 out of the box. FCC clearly states the handset’s software version to be 5.0.1.69(C900E12R1P2).

For those unaware, HONOR is yet to officially announce Magic UI 5.0. In fact, it is still rolling out Magic UI 4.0 stable update to eligible devices worldwide. Hence, the software build number could be a typo.

Anyhoo, we expect to learn more about this phone before its official launch via leaks, benchmarks, and more certifications, just like any other smartphone these days.

Oppo Exec explains why Find X3 series features 30W wireless fast charging

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Sean

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Mar 12, 2021

Earlier today (12th March 2021), Dang Zhuangli, the Product Line Director of Oppo, explained why the company opted for 30W wireless fast charging for its newly launched flagship Find X3 series.

In an interview with ITHome, the senior official of the Chinese tech giant responded to various questions and concerns, one of which was regarding the wireless charging rate of the new lineup. The executive stated that the company is not targetting for an instantaneous charge through a higher charging rate, rather, it went for 30W wireless charging to maintain a continuous high speed charging that is consistent throughout the duration.

In other words, the company went with 30W so that the charging rates could be maintained for a longer period of time, which also improves charging efficiency. Furthermore, the company director also talked about the Z-axis motor housed in the Find X3 series, saying that the choice of hardware used does not negatively impact the users’ experience.

He further added that Oppo has used a mix of software and motors to adjust the vibration curve to offer the best experience, despite the limited hardware. In other words, despite the Find X3 series not sporting the X-axis motor found in the previous gen Find X2 series, it still offers a great experience and good user feedback via the vibration system.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 series details emerge, may include compact ZenFone 8 Mini

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2021

Last month, new ASUS phones with model numbers ZS590KS and ZS672KS were approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). These devices are likely to launch as the ZenFone 8 series smartphones. Today, ReaMEIZU shared a few pieces of information of the alleged ZenFone 8 models.

ReaMeizu revealed that the ZS590KS smartphone (codenamed as Sake) is powered by the Snapdragon 888. The model number of its display is AMS592YP01. A background check about this screen reveals that it is a 5.9-inch OLED panel. The screen resolution of this device is not known, but the leak mentions that it carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Considering the size of the display, it is being speculated that this device may break cover as the ZenFone 8 Mini. It is expected to feature 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 and Sony IMX663 cameras.

The source also shared information about two other handsets that are codenamed PICASSO and VODKA. The former has a ZS675KW model number, which suggests that it could be equipped with a 6.75-inch screen. This handset will be sporting a 24-megapixel OmniVision QV24B1Q front-facing camera and its triple rear camera setup has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 lens, and an 8-megapixel OV08A lens.

It is unclear whether the PICASSO handset is a ZenFone 8 series handset. If it is a ZenFone 8 model, the presence of a front camera suggests that the phone may ditch the swivel camera system that was made available on the predecessor model. Also, the rear camera setup of the phone seems to be exactly the same as the ZenFone 7 Pro.

Coming to the VODKA codenamed handset, the only thing that is known about it is that it is equipped with Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The source also speculated on an ASUS phone with a ZS673KS model number. This phone has already launched as the ASUS ROG Phone 5.

Recently, an ASUS phone with model number ASUS_I007 was approved by the Bluetooth SIG authority (via). The listing revealed support for Bluetooth 5.2. It is speculated that it could be a ZenFone 8 series smartphone.

Readers are advised to digest the above report with a grain of salt.

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[Updated]OnePlus 9 series Rumor roundup: Expected Specs, Features, and Price ahead of launch

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Balaji S

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Mar 12, 2021

The OnePlus 9 series is said to debut in multiple countries on March 23 at 10:00 AM ET and March 24 at 2 PM Beijing Time in China. The launch event will include four products – OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R(for India), and the OnePlus Watch. Let’s take a look at the expected specs, features, and prices of the OnePlus 9 devices ahead of launch.

OnePlus 9 series- What’s New?

Unlike the past, OnePlus has built quite the hype for the OnePlus 9 series cameras with the announcement of the Hasselblad partnership. The company will jointly develop natural color calibration with the Swedish camera maker. This partnership will continue for the next three-years as OnePlus invests about $150 million in its R&D labs situated around the world.

Talking about the design, high-quality renders show a revamped camera layout. We see the Hasselblad branding on both the models suggesting that the above-mentioned software tech could be available for both.

Either way, the camera layout gets a more refined finish as compared to the OnePlus 8T. Specifically, it looks like OnePlus has taken inspiration from the OPPO Reno series of smartphones.

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However, unlike OPPO, the camera lenses inside are stacked in varying sizes. The OnePlus 9 Pro has quad-cameras while the non-Pro is said to stick with the triple-camera setup. The devices will launch in the following colors:

OnePlus 9
- Colors- Arctic Sky, Astral Black, Winter Mist.

OnePlus 9 Pro
- Colors- Stellar Black(sandstone-like finish), Forest Green, and Morning Mist(Silver)[2]*

As for the OnePlus 9R, the third device would be a first in the series [5](and launch in countries like India) as the OnePlus flagship lineup traditionally featured a standard and a Pro variant (if we exclude the special editions). The device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 870 chipset and provide a flagship experience at a more affordable price.

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Not just the press renders, the static and live wallpapers of the devices have also been leaked. As you can see in the renders above, the wallpapers have a mix of color variants in them.

OnePlus 9 series Specifications and Features(Expected)

Below are the expected specifications for the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro. This time, OnePlus is likely to separate the above-mentioned devices in Display, and Wireless charging but unite it in Camera department. Let’s take a look at them below:

OnePlus 9 Specifications

Weight, Thickness:192 grams & 8.7mm(Global), 183 grams & 8.1mm(India)
Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED top-left punch-hole display, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cameras:
- Triple-cameras with 48MP Sony IMX689 main lens, 50MP ultra-wide, 2MP monochrome sensor
- Front: 16MP selfie shooter
- Camera features 4K and improved HDR video recording, PDAF, Nightscape.
Battery: 4,500mAh with 65W Warp Charging, 15W Wireless(Indian variant might skip this).
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Other features: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS
OS: OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, ColorOS 11(China)[4]

However, it’s hard to believe this leak and we think it will be more of color calibration on the non-Pro. Either way, let’s take this with a pinch of salt and wait for official info.

OnePlus 9 Pro Specifications

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*[2] OnePlus 9 Pro Morning Mist

Weight, Thickness: 197 grams & 8.7mm
Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ curved AMOLED top-left punch-hole LTPO display, 120Hz refresh rate, true 10-bit, 1300 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 360Hz Touch sampling rate, 8192-level brightness adjustment, DisplayMate rating- A+[2]*.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cameras:
- Quad-cameras with 48MP Sony IMX789 main lens, 50MP ultra-wide 140-degree FOV Sony IMX766, 8MP Telephoto(3.3x Optical), 2MP monochrome
- Front: 32MP selfie shooter(possibility)
- Camera features:4K video at 120FPS and 8K video at 30FPS, dual-native ISO, full-pixel Omnidirectional AF, Freeform lens for minimal distortion(ultra-wide), 12-bit RAW support, Digital Overlap HDR, Nightscape. Camera samples- [2]*
Battery: 4,500mAh with 65W Warp Charging, 50W wireless charging[1]*, Reverse wireless charging
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Other features: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, IP68-rating for water and dust resistance
OS: OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11(Global), ColorOS 11(China)[4]

OnePlus 9 series- Price, Availability

The OnePlus 9 series is expected to begin at $699. Specifically, the OnePlus 9 will likely cost around 699 euros for 8/128GB while the ‘Pro’ variant could begin at 899 euros for the base model as per WinFuture.de[3].

As for availability, registrations have already begun in China despite the launch being a day later than the global one. We can expect the global variants to be available across the majority of Europe, the USA, and Asia.

OnePlus 9R is launching for the Indian market and along with it, the entire pricing for the series has been leaked.

Updates– [1]-Mar. 13- 50W Wireless charging leaked; [2]-Mar. 16 – Color, Display, Camera details officially confirmed;[3]-Mar. 23- Price;[4]-Mar. 23- ColorOS;[5]- OnePlus 9R;

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Huawei MatePad 10.4 to launch in Malaysia on March 20 with refreshed specs

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Sean

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Mar 12, 2021

The Huawei MatePad 10.4 is arriving in Malaysia later this month. The company has just made announced that its tablet will be arriving with refreshed specs, over its predecessor that launched last year.

According to a Lowyat report, the updated iteration of the MatePad 10.4 is the successor to the one that launched back in May 2020. It is a refreshed variant since it still features a 10.4 inch IPS display with a 2000 x 1200px resolution. The newer version also arrives with an M Pencil stylus and sports a quad speaker system tuned by Harmon Kardon. For photography, the device sports an 8 megapixel sensor on the front and the back.

Under the hood, it houses 4GB of RAM and is powered by a large 7,250mAh battery pack. Arriving at the refreshed specs part, the MatePad 10.4 from the Chinese tech giant features the newer HiSilicon Kirin 820 SoC, which boasts slight improvements over the Kirin 810 processor, which was equipped in its predecessor. Furthermore, the new tablet will also arrive with support for Wi-Fi 6 and has its internal storage expanded to 128GB.

Talking about the availability, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 will be launching in Malaysia on the 20th of March 2021. Unfortunately, while the launch date has been revealed, the consumer electronics maker has yet to reveal the exact pricing details of the new tablet. Although, last year’s model carried a price tag of 1399 RM (roughly 340 US Dollars). So, we can expect the refreshed model to arrive at a similar price point.

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