Redmi Note 10 series smartphones confirmed to launch in India on March 4

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Feb 16, 2021

Apple has been working on a foldable iPhone for a few years now and now it seems that the project is moving ahead with a possible launch in a couple of years. As the project is developing, more details about the device have started surfacing online.

In the latest report, it is being said that the device will now come with support for a stylus but it is not yet clear if the smartphone will support the current Apple Pencil or come with a completely new stylus.

Recently, it was reported that the Cupertino-based giant has finalized a clamshell design for the foldable iPhone, which is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It is said that the company will be using a Ceramic Shield glass which will be chemically treated, enabling it to handle a significant level of tolerance when it is folded or unfolded.

It is also reported that the foldable iPhone from Apple will be affordable compared to other similar offerings in this segment. But given that the device is expected to launch in 2023, it makes sense as the cost of components required for the foldable smartphones will come down by then. There’s also a possibility that the phone’s launch could get pushed further away if the company faces any hardware or production issues.

Meanwhile, Apple is also focusing on its ‘Project Titan’ which is an autonomous electric vehicle that is being referred to as Apple Car. The company held talks with several automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan, but it has not been able to find a partner.

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PocketBook InkPad Color eBook reader with 7.8-inch display launched for $329

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Feb 16, 2021

PocketBook, a company that makes e-readers, has launched the InkPad Color, which is claimed to be the first device with a new Kaleido panel to be available in the United States and the European market.

The PocketBook InkPad Color comes with a 7.8-inch display with 1404 x 1872 pixels screen resolution that uses the latest E-Ink color panel. The screen size is bigger compared to the 6-inch panel in PocketBook Color launched last year.

It offers 300-dpi resolution for monochrome content and 100 dpi for displaying colors. The company reveals that the new version of Kaleido has a different color filter pattern that offers better contrast and color saturation than the first Kaleido, which is itself a pretty new technology. It also says that the screen refresh rate has been improved in software.

Similar to the previous model, this one also comes powered by a dual-core 1GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the storage capacity.

For connectivity, the device comes with support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It supports a number of formats, including ePub, PDF, CBR, CBZ, FB2, HTML, MOBI, and others. It also supports audio files and text-to-speech.

The device is running a Linux-based operating system and is powered by a 2,900mAh battery. It is now available for purchase for a price of $329.

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Google’s Android 12 may come with “Material NEXT” design along with new features

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Feb 16, 2021

Recently, a few images of the upcoming Android 12 mobile operating system from Google were leaked online through documents shared by the tech giant with OEM partners. It showcased a few changes in terms of design, which appeared to be related to a new system-level theming engine for the OS.

However, the latest report coming from XDA-Developers hints that Google may be working on a new design for the Android operating system. As per the report, the company has marked the new notification UI changes as the start of the “road to Material NEXT” UI.

For those who are unaware, “Material” is a design library from Google which has improved a lot since its initial launch. Most of the Google applications are using Material design. However, it is not yet known what changes does the “Material NEXT” design includes but it seems to be significant changes if the leaked images are anything to go by.

Apart from the design-related changes, Google is also planning to introduce several new features to the Android 12 operating system, including new layouts and features for the Always-On Display and Lock Screen.

From the leaks so far, it appears that the company is primarily focusing on notifications user interface and changes to the Quick Settings panel. There also seems to be a “letterbox” feature which is a new way to put apps into a frame/window.

It is also expected to come with several other features, including Smarter Autorotation, a Gaming Mode, a Reduce Bright Colors feature, a “stashing” feature to the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, and a new one-hand mode.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5G images, specs, and pricing details leak online

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Feb 16, 2021

Samsung is expected to launch a couple of Galaxy A-series smartphones in the coming weeks but ahead of the official launch, details about the devices keep surfacing online. After details of Galaxy A72 leaked, now details of the upcoming Galaxy A52 and A52 5G have surfaced online through WinFuture.

As the naming itself confirms, the key difference between both models is the connectivity. Coming to the launch, there’s no specific date known yet but the devices are expected to go official by the end of this year or in early March.

Now, coming to the specifications, the standard Samsung Galaxy A52 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC while the 5G variant will come packed with the Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Apart from the difference in connectivity and chipset, both the smartphones are almost the same — both in terms of design as well as specifications. Both will come in two memory configurations — 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.

Both the devices feature a 6.52-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and an under-display optical fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The smartphones will feature a quad-camera setup on the back where the four camera sensors and an LED flash are placed on a rectangular module. The whole setup is placed on the top-left corner of the phone.

They will be running the latest Android 11 operating system with Samsung One UI 3 on top. The devices also have NFC support as well as an IP67 rating, making them water and dust resistant. The phones are powered by a 4,500mAh battery and come with support for 25W fast charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 models will come in four colors — Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet. The 4G variant is expected to start at €349 while the 5G variant will start at €429.

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DJI FPV Combo drone appears in unboxing video ahead of launch; full specs leaked too

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Feb 16, 2021

Back in December, pictures of the DJI FPV racing drone surfaced on the web. It has been more than two months now and DJI is still yet to take the wraps off the drone. Now, an unboxing video of the drone has been posted on YouTube.

The video was posted on the YouTube channel SpiderMonkey FPV (seems to have been originally recorded by Dominion Drones) and it leaves nothing to the imagination as to what to expect when it is finally announced. The video shows us the drone and the accompanying FPV goggles and the new FPV controller which comes in a different color from the other two.

From the video, one can see that this is not the retail unit as there is a “NOT FOR SALE” and “DISPLAY DEMO” sticker on the box. The drone itself has a main gimbal camera for recording and four other smaller cameras (two downward-facing ones) whose function is presumed to be for detecting obstacles.

The controller that ships with the drone can pass for a game controller though with a pretty large antenna. It charges via USB-C and there are slots on the handles to store the joystick buttons.

There is a short FPV flight clip that shows the drone in action.

The spec sheet which was posted on Twitter by @JasperEllens reveals that the drone has a 12MP f/2.86 1/2.3” CMOS camera with a 150° field of view. The camera has an ISO range of 1-3200 and can record in both FHD and 4K.

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— Jasper Ellens (@JasperEllens) February 14, 2021

The drone weighs approximately 795 grams and packs a 2000mAh battery capacity that supports a maximum charging power of 90 Watts. The maximum flight time is stated to be 20 minutes while flying at a consistent speed of 40km/h. The controller is a little under half the weight of the drone at 346 grams and it has a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers (with no obstruction).

As of the time of writing, there is no info regarding when the drone will be finally unveiled.

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Lei Jun expresses admiration as boy, 9, turns a dismantled Redmi 1 into an artwork

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Feb 15, 2021

“Catch them young” is a popular axiom that is used all over the world but literally, Xiaomi may have caught one of its future engineers. A 9-year-old boy has just exhibited his dexterity and interest in smartphones by dismantling a Redmi 1 smartphone and turning all the components into a framed artwork.

The feat attained by the brilliant unnamed boy was first posted on Weibo by the boy’s father where it then caught the attention of Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun who described it as creative. He even recommended that those who have unused smartphones to convert them into such artworks that will help understand the internal structure of the smartphone. Lei Jun was so impressed that he even pinned the post to his Weibo page.

In case you don’t know, the Redmi 1 is Xiaomi’s first Redmi-branded smartphone. The device was launched in 2013 making the lineup up to 7 years old. The Redmi 1 uses MediaTek’s 28nm quad-core processor, and the screen was supplied by AUO, having an HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

According to the boy, the phone was still working before it was torn apart but it is said to be extremely slow. This is, perhaps, because it wasn’t designed for heavy usage. In addition, the phone comes with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage, and a paltry 2050mAh battery. The setup perhaps explains why it lags.

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Essential Inc. has been acquired by Nothing

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Feb 15, 2021

Carl Pei’s Nothing is yet to announce its first product but the company has been in the news a lot lately. Just last week, it reported it had secured a $15 million investment from Alphabet’s GV. Now, the latest news is that the UK-based company has acquired Essential Inc. or what’s left of it. Yes, that Essential.

First reported by 9to5Google, filings found at the UK Intellectual Property Office now show that Essential is now owned by Carl Pei’s Nothing Technologies Ltd. The source reports that the application was filed back in November 2020 before it was completed in the first week of January 2021. Based on this, all that is left of Essential including its trademark and logo (no info on patents) are now owned by Nothing.

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This is definitely exciting news as it presents the possibility of us seeing the return of the Essential brand. The company which was formed by Andy Rubin was one of the shortest lives smartphone brands to ever exist. It launched only one smartphone, the Essential PH-1 but went under before it could launch a successor or any of the other cool products it was developing.

Now that Essential is now owned by Nothing, we hope this is a sign that the Essential brand will rise from the ashes. We don’t expect a phone yet as that doesn’t seem to be in Nothing’s plan as far as we know.

Nothing is yet to officially announce the acquisition but we expect a statement to surface soon.

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Moto E7 Power product page goes live on Flipkart, some specs in tow

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Feb 15, 2021

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto E7 Power in India on February 19. Ahead of the launch, the product page for the budget smartphone is now live on Flipkart. Incidentally, the device is expected to go on sale on Flipkart and should be an exclusive product.

The product listing not only made bare the design of the smartphone but also, some key specs of what should be inside the phone has been shared as well. Sadly, the pricing is still elusive but then, February 19 is just a few days away.

The Moto E7 Power adopts a pretty impressive design which includes a waterdrop notch display. The display itself is a 6.5-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 720 pixels. The phone will b powered by an Octa-core processor, as mention on the official landing page but we expect it to be a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC.

Further, the device packs a 5000mAH battery which is slightly higher than that of the Moto E7. The phone features a USB-C port which is an indication that there may be fast charging onboard but since that wasn’t mentioned, it may not be.

On the camera end, it is shown to pack a dual-camera setup which consists of a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP sensor that could be a macro camera or a depth sensor. The phone will have 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. There is also a memory card slot that can bump up the memory up to 1TB. The phone runs near-stock Android with some Motorola add-ons but the OS version is yet to be revealed. The phone packs a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The price of the Moto E7 Power is yet to be revealed but we expect it to retail around €150 in Europe.

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Samsung to launch ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 image sensors in H2

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Feb 15, 2021

Last year, Samsung announced the 50MP ISOCELL GN1 image sensor. The sensor can be found in phones such as the Vivo X50 Pro+ and the recently announced Vivo X60 Pro+. A new report says that the image sensor will be getting two successors by the second half of the year.

The source of the info is the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, and according to him, Samsung will announce the ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 sensors later this year – the second half of the year to be specific.

The ISOCELL GN1s should be a slightly upgraded version of the ISOCELL GN1 while the ISOCELL GN3 should be the one that packs the major upgrades. Both sensors will appear in flagship phones.

Before the launch of these two sensors, Samsung is expected to announce the ISOCELL GN2. It has been reported that the sensor will be one of the cameras inside the upcoming Mi 11 Pro.

The ISOCELL GN series are expected to be more widely used than the ISOCELL HM series which has sensors such as the ISOCELL HMX (Xiaomi Mi Note 10), ISOCELL HM1 (Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra), ISOCELL HM2, and ISOCELL HM3 (Galaxy S21 Ultra).

We do not know which phones will be the first to come with the ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 cameras but we won’t be surprised to see it appear first in phones from Vivo and Xiaomi.

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Nokia 5.4 vs POCO M3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 15, 2021

HMD Global is a big player in the smartphone market but it is often underrated. If you want a phone with stock Android and long-term updates, even in the entry-level segment, you have to choose a Nokia phone. This is the biggest advantage of Nokia devices, but not the only one. The Nokia 5.4 recently debuted in the Indian market with a very attractive price tag and pretty nice specifications. Here, we compared it to one of the best devices in the same price segment and the best which features the same chipset as the Nokia 5.4: we are talking about the best-buy POCO M3 by Xiaomi.

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3

	Apple iPhone 12	Xiaomi POCO M3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161 x 76 x 8.7 mm, 181 g	162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm, 198 g
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), IPS LCD	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2.0 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

You should not go for so affordable devices if you want a premium design, but the Nokia 5.4 remains a pretty elegant phone. Despite being an entry-level handset, it has a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and a lightweight body. It is more compact and even thinner than the POCO M3, as well as more raffinate. The POCO M3 is definitely uglier with its big camera module and its waterdrop notch making it look like an older phone. While the POCO M3 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Nokia 5.4 has a rear-mounted scanner.

Display

If we look at the quality of the displays, there is no much difference between Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi POCO M3. Both feature an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1560 pixels), as well as a 400 nit typical brightness. The level of detail is more or less the same, as well as the color reproduction. What changes is the display diagonal: you get 6.39 inches with the Nokia 5.4 and a wider 6.53-inch panel with the Xiaomi POCO M3. This is what makes the Xiaomi POCO M3 more comfortable for power users, but the HD+ resolution may disappoint them.

Specs & Software

Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi Poco M3 are powered by the same chipset: the Snapdragon 662 by Qualcomm. But with the Xiaomi POCO M3, you actually get better memory configurations. The 128 GB variants of the Xiaomi POCO M3 come with UFS 2.2 native storage and up to 6 GB of RAM, while Nokia 5.4 stops at 4 GB of RAM and it does not have so fast internal storage. On the other hand, the Nokia 5.4 is more interesting in terms of software: it has a stock Android version that will most likely get faster and more constant updates from the manufacturer.

Camera

On the paper, the Nokia 5.4 has a better camera setup. It is almost the same as the POCO M3, with a single difference: the Nokia 5.4 has a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, while its rival does not. Further, the Nokia 5.4 has a better 16 MP selfie camera allowing for better selfies, while its opponent has just 8 MP on the front side. After looking at the specs on the paper, there seems to be no doubt about the fact that Nokia 5.4 is a better camera phone, but only if you mind about ultrawide photos and selfies.

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Battery

Xiaomi POCO M3 has a much bigger battery than Nokia 5.4: its capacity is a whopping 6000 mAh. And given that Xiaomi POCO M3 has a similar specs sheet to the Nokia 5.4 with the same chipset and almost the same display specifications, its battery life is longer in every scenario. That is not all: the POCO M3 features 18W fast charging and reverse charging, while Nokia 5.4 does not have any of these features. Its battery is smaller and it has standard charging.

Price

Nokia 5.4 carries a starting price of Rs. 13,999 / $193 in India (we are talking about the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage), while the base configuration of the Xiaomi Poco M3 costs Rs. 10,999 / $151. The Nokia 5.4 is a better phone except for the battery, but the Xiaomi POCO M3 carries a more affordable price. It is not an easy choice giving the long battery life and fast charging offered by the POCO M3, but given that it lets us save money, we would go for it.

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3: PRO and CONS

Nokia 5.4

PRO

Stock Android
Quick and constant updates
Ultrawide camera
Compact

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi POCO M3

PRO

Bigger battery
Wider display
Stereo speakers
Reverse charging
Fast charging

CONS

Inferior cameras

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Realme exec hints the Race smartphone will bear the moniker “Realme GT”

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Feb 15, 2021

For a while now, we have been inundated with leaks and certifications for a Realme Race flagship smartphone. Apparently, the Race moniker is a codename for the unannounced smartphone. Realme’s exec Xu Qi Chase has shared a teaser which hints at the device launching under the moniker Realme GT.

Earlier on, Chase had hinted that the Realme Race will herald the beginning of a refreshed flagship series from the brand. The exec posted a teaser on Weibo containing a Nissan GT-R scale model car. This aligns well with a TENAA listing for a Realme device with the GT branding stamped on the back panel which was spotted last week.

It is already in the open that the Realme GT will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset which will make it Realme’s first model to pack Qualcomm’s latest flagship SoC. In addition, the device will feature a triple camera setup at the back, as spotted in a couple of live photos spotted recently.

In the same light, noted tipster Digital Chat Station has disclosed that the Realme GT will feature a flat display, in addition to a super-fast charging and a thin build.

As for pother known specifications, the Realme Race/GT is expected to cram a 5000mAh battery under the hood and will have support for 125W UltraDart flash charging. The device also likely feature support for 120Hz refresh rate and will have up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage on the top variant.

On the camera side, the GT/ Race will have a 64MP primary camera alongside a 13MP telephoto and a 13MP ultrawide sensors. The phone will likely come with a 120Hz display, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. On the software side, it will run on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS.

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Ulefone Armor 11 5G will be a maiden Night Vision 5G rugged smartphone, launch due in February

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2021

Ulefone always stands tall against the rugged smartphone manufacturers in bringing interesting innovations first in the rugged smartphone market. After disrupting the market by bringing the first 5G rugged smartphone, now the company is again bringing first Night Vision 5G rugged smartphone this February.

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The new smartphone will be a part of the popular Armor series. It can be a perfect tool for shooting in t night or low light environment. Moreover, it is quite useful for observing wildlife. The company has shed some light on its other hardware specifications.

Apart from the Night Vision sensor, the Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone will feature Dimensity 800 5G SoC. It will further carry an 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage which is enough for multitasking and storing tons of data. It will offer ultra-fast 5G connectivity.

In the camera department, the smartphone will feature a 48MP penta-camera rear module including a 20MP IR night vision camera, 13MP ultra-wide-angle, 2MP macro lens and a sub-camera. A 6.1-inch waterdrop display is present along with a 5200 mAh battery to keep devices running. IT also supports wireless charging.

There are several astonishing features that will be the part f the parcel. The phone is expected to launch somewhere in February. The users can keep connected with the Ulefone official website to know more about the upcoming device.

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Lanq PCDock monitor stands to make your PC experience as easy as a phone

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2021

Though bulky, desktops may not even provide some of the cool functionalities of the sleek laptops outside in the market. Still, desktops have its own advantages so do many opt for them. Well, what if you get a contraption providing all those extra stuff to the PC which most modern laptops or even smartphones brag of? LANQ has something called PCDock which will do exactly the same.

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As per LANQ, LANQ PCDock is a device that compensates for the lack of WIFI, Bluetooth, fingerprint ID sensor and other limitations of the desktop computer. It cleverly integrates functions of the ergonomically designed monitor stand, desktop storage space and wireless charging. Not only enhancing the primary using part of PC but also make whole desktop setup tidy and dope!

The LANQ PCDock is scheduled for a launch on 01st March 2021. To be precise, LANQ has three variants of the PCDocks: LANQ PCDock Pro Max, LANQ PCDock Pro and LANQ PCDock Standard. The obvious difference being that the latter lacks some features such as wireless charging, RGB lights etc.

That being said, the desktop holder(s) would be a great fit for office and home use. It comes with a proper heat dissipation facility and has a multifunctional design.

Lanq PC Dock Monitor Features

Integrated WIFI, Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth, etc

Due to its well-calibrated height, the PCDock assures a right visual angle, which would help you from the soreness of cervical discomfort. It’s integrated with dual WI-FI for speedy internet access, fingerprint lock for biometric authentication and BlueTooth connected APTX sound guarantees a true sound experience on your desktop set-up.

If not enough the Pro Max and Pro Dock supports 15W high-speed magnetic wireless charging, 2xUSB Charging Port or 2xType C charging port. To make things seem cooler, they feature gorgeous RGB light effects customizable as per your preference.

LANQ hasn’t made any compromise in the build quality as the stand is made of quality ABS material, so it is long-lasting and durable. If interested, you can get to know more about the LANQ PCDock products from here.

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Blackview BV6600 rugged smartphone goes official with 8580 mAh battery

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2021

Blackview has introduced a new rugged smartphone featuring an 8580 mAh battery. Blackview BV6600 hosts powerful yet useful features such as touchless payments via NFC, rugged design and a massive battery for long battery standby. The smartphone is aimed to bring a better degree of convenience without worrying about the need to charge, keeping it away from water, and dust, etc.

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Blackview BV6600 allow the users to enjoy uninterruptedly with its massive 8580 mAh battery. The company is offering a guarantee of providing 792-hours of standby once fully charged. However, the user can check the official video for a detailed overview.

Moreover, the new rugged smartphone offers improved cameras for capturing quality photos. It also carries a fully new design, a large battery and useful software.

Safe and tested

Blackview BV6600 is a fully safe smartphone and the user need not to worry about its huge 8580 mAh battery. Blackview is not new in bundling large batteries, they added 10000 mAh battery in Blackview P10000 and BV9100 was launched with a 130000 mAh battery. Safety is the first priority for Blackview and even they add anti-explosion metrics.

Tougher and Smarter

Apart from being IP68, IP69K and MIL-TED-810G certified, the device also equips, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and other navigation sensors. It enhances the accuracy of the location to unprecedented levels. These features can be quite helpful, while trekking, mountaineering and doing other outdoor adventures.

Blackview BV6600 is made available in three colour options of Black, Orange, and Green. The smartphone will be available via AliExpress and Blackview official store. The interested users can further add Blackview BV6600 to the card and can enjoy the best some introductory discounts.

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Leaked poster reveals only Realme Narzo 30 Pro and Narzo 30A are coming

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Feb 15, 2021

Realme’s Narzo series made its debut last year, and barely a year later, we are about to get the third-gen series in form of the Narzo 30 series. A leaked poster has now surfaced on the internet that reveals Realme will only announce two new phones and not three as in the case of the Narzo 20 series.

As seen in the image below which was posted on Twitter by the user that goes by Shubham (Shubham87873762), realme will announce the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and the Narzo 30A. There is no mention of a standard Narzo 30. We want to believe that realme will announce the Narzo 30 at a later date.

The poster shows the Narzo 30 Pro will have a display with a punch hole for the front-facing camera at the top left corner of the screen. We are not sure if this is the type of display the Narzo 30A will also have. However, we can see both models will have a different design on the back.

The Narzo 30A is shown to have a square camera module that houses what appears to be three cameras and an LED flash. The phone has a wavy finish that appears to be textured which should provide some grip when held. The phone will be available in pale blue.

The Narzo 30 Pro, on the other hand, has a rectangular camera module with three visible cameras, though there may be four sensors, considering the Narzo 20 Pro has four cameras. There is no fingerprint scanner on the back but an indentation on the right side hints at the fingerprint scanner being side-mounted. The image also reveals some key specs of the Narzo 30 Pro such as a Dimensity 800U processor and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will come in silver and a dark shade of blue.

Realme is expected to take the wraps off the new phones on February 24 in India.

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Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover announces plans to go all-electric by 2030

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Feb 15, 2021

As electric vehicles continue to gain ground, more carmakers are shifting towards releasing theirs. UK based Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that its luxury Jaguar brand of cars will become all-electric as early as 2025, and all models from JLR are expected to be electric in less than a decade, by 2030.

According to a statement released by JLR on Monday, the company owned by Indian auto giant Tata Motors stated that it has plans to achieve zero emissions by the turn of the next decade and has taken the bold step to pursue investment that will be integral in the company significantly reducing its carbon footprint, going forward.

In addition, the Land Rover brand of the company will be releasing its first of six electric models beginning from 2024. The plan is to progressively develop pure electric vehicles to replace all the iconic Jaguar and Rover models that were a beauty to behold and packed with power and luxury decades ago.

The electrification process in the three UK plants of the company is expected to flow seamlessly and there shall be no shutdowns of the plants and subsequent job losses as the process progress.

It would be a complex process of retooling the hitherto traditional car production plants to suit the new production direction of fully electric vehicles. A number of machines in the assembly line will have to be replaced and the manpower needed will be given the necessary cutting-edge training so as to prevent redundancies in the system. JLR did not provide the outlay of investments needed to transform the three-vehicle manufacturing plants to fully electric vehicle production facilities.

The stock market reacted positively to the news as Tata Motors stock soared by 3% after the announcement. However, JLR is expected to release further details on the plans in due course.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 expected retail prices in India make the round ahead of launch

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Feb 15, 2021

Ahead of its scheduled unveiling in the Indian sub-continent this week, retail sources have provided the prices of the various variants of Samsung‘s upcoming Galaxy A12 which was released to the global audience in December 2020.

A number of variants of the Samsung Galaxy A12 smartphone are available to the Indian market. The variations basically relate to the size of the RAM and the internal memory of the device. The base model of the Galaxy A12 has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, while the other variant has 128GB internal memory to go with the 4GB RAM. The top draw of the Galaxy A12 is the 6GB RAM version with 128GB of internal memory. All variants of the Galaxy A12 come with a 5,000mAh battery, as well as other specs already highlighted at the November release.

The base variant will sell for Rs 12,999 to interested customers in India, while the version with 128GB of internal memory would sell at Rs 13,999, according to the sources. However, no information was supplied for the 6GB variant of RAM with 128GB memory. It is suspected that the prices are effective from today and may be indicative of the plan of Samsung to go low with this release to the Indian market.

As a reminder, the Galaxy A12 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch. The device also packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is worth noting also that the 5,000mAh battery has 15W fast charging support, and a microSD card slot. The device has a quad rear camera system and providing the interface is the Android 10 OS.

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Online Channels dominated India Smartphone Market with 48% share in 2020: IDC

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Balaji S

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Feb 15, 2021

Recently, market research firm Counterpoint came up with a 2020 Smartphone shipment report for India. It cited that over 150 million smartphones were shipped last year. Similar to that, IDC has come out with its own version and says that Online channels outpaced the entire market.

First off, the report says that for Q4 2020, i.e, from October – December, India recorded 45 million shipments with a 21% YoY growth. This, Although, is down from 54.3 million shipments in Q3, sets up the arena well for 2021. As the report says, 2020 began with brands suffering shutdowns, shortfall in Demand, and more.

However, after H2 2021, the need for electronic devices like Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops rose thanks to the increased due to online learning programs. Anyway, towards the end, Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, realme, OPPO shipped 12, 7.7, 7.6, 5.2, 5.1 million units in Q4 respectively. This makes Xiaomi retain the top spot with a whopping 27% market share

India Smartphone Market- Online Channel’s Dominance in 2020

That said, it’s worth noting that Samsung grew 35% YoY in Q4. If we take the overall Smartphone market for 2020, the report says that Online Channels(Online e-commerce) in India grew 12% YoY and grabbed 48% of Total share in 2020. Specifically, during Diwali sales, online segment held 51% whereas offline grew 5% YoY in Q4.

Xiaomi, who shipped 41 million devices overall and lead the Indian market with a 27% share, combined with POCO and ruled the online arena as well with a 39% share. Samsung, too gets a bite of its own with Galaxy-M & F devices. It grew 65% YoY online but failed to impress offline(28% decline). Overall, it shipped 29.7 million units and saw a 4% dip in 2020.

Other companies like Vivo, realme, OPPO shipped 26.7, 19.2, 16.5 million units overall respectively. As always, Vivo dethroned Samsung to dominate the offline market with a 30% share thanks to its Y-series devices. Although realme beat OPPO overall, it couldn’t grab the crown in online arena.

Finally, Transsion brands like Infinix, Tecno, Itel contributed to the growth as online share stood at 64%. Sadly, Apple is at the 7th spot despite showing a 93% YoY growth in 2020.

5G Smartphone Prospects in 2021

As for Processors, MediaTek surprisingly leads the chipset arena with a 43% share while Qualcomm sits at 40%. It’s a bit obvious that sub-$200 phones helped the Taiwanese giant grow more in 2020.

With 3 million shipments in 2020, 5G market will gain a rapid phase this year. Brands are expected to pull aggressive marketing campaigns and launch 5G devices at multiple price points although 5G adoption is nowhere near in India.

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