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

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.

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

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.

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

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. OnePlus foldable phone

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

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). OnePlus 9 Pro

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. OnePlus 9

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

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.

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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.

 

 

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

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.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Featured

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

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.

OnePlus 8T Aquamarine featured

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

 

 

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

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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ASUS ROG Phone 5

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

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).

OPPO AirVOOC 45W Wireless Charger Featured

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.

 

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.

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

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.Apple

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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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.

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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

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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

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.

Micromax In 1

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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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. 

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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. 

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iQOO Neo5 HQ renders released before March 16 launch

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.

iQOO Neo5
iQOO Neo5

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.

iQOO Neo5
iQOO Neo5

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

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.

 Moto G50

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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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%.

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

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.

Nokia 8.3 5G Featured

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

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.

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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:

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

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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.Acer Nitro 5

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. Acer Nitro 5 laptop

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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