DEAL: Grab this massive 35800mAh Solar Charging Power Bank at its lowest price on Amazon US

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Feb 18, 2021

If you are looking for an outdoor emergency solar charger then Amazon.com is giving a whopping 25% discount on the QiSa Solar Charger 35800 mAh Solar Power Bank. The power bank which retails at around $58 is now available at Amazon.com for just $43.61

The product comes with four high-conversion solar charging panels and 2 USB output ports. Additionally equipped with the wireless charging function, it lets you charge 3 devices simultaneously. The 3800 mAh battery is more than adequate for your travel needs. As long as there is sunlight you can continue to charge your smartphones and tablets seamlessly. The solar power bank is compatible with almost all devices like iPhone, Samsung, etc. Any smartphone either with a MicroUSB port, Lightning Port, or Type C port can be charged with the power bank, however, only Qi-enabled devices are compatible with the wireless function. An important additional feature is the multi-functional LED lights with different modes like strong, low, flash, and SOS. In times of uncertainty and danger, the LED light function may become your lifesaver.

The Solar Charger 35800mAh Solar Power Bank is waterproof, dustproof, and drop resistant and designed to survive in extreme and hostile conditions. The market rate for this product is around $58 but for a limited period, Amazon.com is selling this Solar Powerbank for $43.61 only. So grab this amazing deal while the offer lasts.

POCO X3 Pro 4G launch date could be set in March’s first or second week in India

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier this month, POCO announced the POCO M3 smartphone in India. Since the POCO X3 Pro was recently approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), it is speculated that it could be the next POCO phone for India. A tipster who had accurately predicted the POCO X3’s unveiling date for India has tipped the launch timeframe of the POCO X3 Pro.

According to Debayan Roy, the POCO X3 Pro could be coming to India in the first or second week of March. The leak has no information on its specifications.

The POCO X3 from last year came with key features such as a 120Hz resolution supporting an FHD+ display of 6.67 inches, a Snapdragon 732G chipset, a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The upcoming Pro model may come with advanced features such as an improved chipset and better cameras.

According to a recent report by XDA Developers, the device may feature a Snapdragon 855 or Snapdragon 855+ chipset. It is also speculated to arrive with a 48-megapixel quad-camera module. The rumor mill is yet to spill other information about the device.

The FCC certification of the POCO X3 Pro revealed that it will boot to MIUI 12 and it could be coming with connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE. The model number of the variant to India is M2012J20SI. Apart from BIS, the handset has also revealed approval from Thailand’s NBTC, Singapore’s IMDA, Malaysia’s SIRIM, and TUV Rheinland. These listings have not revealed any vital information on the specs of the POCO X3 Pro. The global version of the device has an M2012J20SG model number.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Singapore launch set for February 25

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Feb 18, 2021

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 in late December 2020 in China. The handset made its global debut in Europe earlier this month. Now, weeks later, the company has officially confirmed to launch this smartphone in Singapore on February 25.

According to a post by Xiaomi Singapore, the Mi 11 flagship smartphone will be presented in the country on February 25. The device’s launch event will be livestreamed on Facebook, starting at 20:00 GMT+8.

For those unaware, the Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s first premium smartphone of 2021. This phone is expected to be joined by at least three more models, namely Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi 11 Lite in the near future

The Mi 11 brings a new design, better display (6.81-inch WQHD+ 120Hz quad-curved panel), and 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Some of the bonuses include a dual-stereo speaker setup tuned by Harmon Kardon, optional vegan leather finishes, 55W wired fast charging, and 50W wireless fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi 11 featured review 15 — Xiaomi Mi 11

As for optics, the handset house a triple camera setup, which includes a 108MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide unit and a 5MP telemacro snapper. Whereas, on the front, it sports a 20MP punch-hole camera.

In our review, we described the Mi 11 to be ‘the best value Snapdragon 888 flagship to beat in 2021’. However, it is worth noting that our unit (Chinese variant) was also riddled with bugs.

Samsung to announce new TVs on March 2 at its Unbox & Discover 2021 event

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Feb 18, 2021

Samsung had just recently unveiled its new Mini LED QLED TVs and a refresh of its The Frame TV at the CES 2021 event. And now, the company is showing no signs of slowing down as it aims on announcing new TVs on 2nd March 2021, during its Unbox & Discover 2021 event.

According to a SamMobile report, the South Korean tech giant has announced the date for its Unbox & Discovery 2021 event. During this conference, the company aims to “share its vision” for new and innovative products, which will “redefine the role of the TV.” The brand aims to achieve this through the use of cutting edge technology and beautiful design. Furthermore, the company also aims at announcing new partnerships during the upcoming virtual event, which will be be streamed on Samsung.com and YouTube.

At the moment, it is unknown which TVs or new screen technologies Samsung will be unveiling at the Unbox & Discovery 2021 event. Although, the company might reveal new entries that feature its LED, QLED, or even its Neo QLEDs for the 2021 lineup. Previously, the company’s display unit had also unveiled a 90Hz OLED panel for laptops, and is also set to launch QD-OLED (OLED panels with Quantum Dot technology) for TVs launching later this year.

Unfortunately, that is all we have to go on for now. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the event and providing updates when additional information is available. The live stream will be broadcasted at 10 AM EST, so you can check that out as well on 2nd March 2021.

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Original Xiaomi Mi Backpack 10L (Black) is just $7.99 for a day

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Feb 18, 2021

Gearbest is giving out an amazing super deal on Original Xiaomi Mi Backpack 10L (Black). The backpack which sells at around $13 is available for $7.99 for the next 5 hours only.

The original Xiaomi Mi Backpack is known for its aesthetic design and superior quality. Made with 100% polyester microfibre, the backpack is lightweight and durable and the water-repellent shell fabric makes it ideal for your rainy adventures. The unisex design comes with one large pock big enough to carry your laptops, books, clothes, etc, and 3 small side pockets large enough to hold your umbrella, water bottle, wallet, mini pad, phone, keys, lights, etc. The front pocket is ergonomically designed for easy and quick use without removing the backpack from your shoulders. Additional features like anti-wrinkle, water-resistant, and foldable make this backpack perfect for your travel, adventure sports, work, school, and university needs.

The original Xiaomi Mi Backpack 10L is perfect for almost all your needs and comes in 10 different colors. However, today’s deal is applicable only on the black color variant. For the next 5 hours, Gearbest is selling this backpack for $7.99 only. The original backpack is being shipped from the China Warehouse and there is no additional shipping cost to specific areas.

You have got only a few hours left on this super deal. So grab your backpack now.

Sony faces a class action lawsuit over the PlayStation 5 Controller

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Feb 18, 2021

Sony is being sued and accused of consumer fraud over its PlayStation 5 Controller. The company is facing a class action lawsuit after numerous users experienced issues with their PS5 DualSense controller.

According to an AndroidHeadlines report, many consumers have been facing an issue with the controller and its functioning. Over the course of the last couple of months, many users have been facing an issue known as ‘drift.’ For those unaware, drift is an issue where the joysticks of the controllers malfunction. This, in turn, causes unintentional movement or shift in camera angles without any input from the user. Meaning, one can face issues during gameplay due to these unwanted inputs from the faulty controller.

A similar problem was also observed with the Nintendo Switch, so users that were initially facing the issue were quick to catch on to the problem they were facing. The first reports regarding the potential Sony lawsuit had first appeared last week. Back then, the law firm involved was only gathering information from affected consumers and now, they are moving forward with the lawsuit.

The goal of the lawsuit being brought against the company that is over consumer fraud, aims to have the Japanese tech giant offer free replacements. Unfortunately, this does not imply that those that purchased a PS5 will receive a new DualSense controller for free, rather, only those who opted into the class action lawsuit will receive a new controller, if the lawsuit is successful. Furthermore, the legal course also seeks damages for potential out of pocket expenses as well, to reimburse those who might have purchased a new controller.

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Realme GT 5G tipped to feature 160Hz display, 125W charging, Global launch confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier today, Realme confirmed that it will be launching the Realme GT 5G smartphone in China on March 4. The launch poster hinted that the major attractions of the Realme GT include a high refresh rate display, a powerful chipset, and faster charging. Soon after the official confirmation, leakster Abhishek Yadav revealed a few key features of the smartphone.

Citing information received from a source in China, the tipster claimed that the Realme GT 5G has an OLED screen that offers a refresh rate of 160Hz. Brands like ASUS, Lenovo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE have launched a couple of phones with 144Hz refresh rate supporting displays. By launching the Realme GT, Realme could become the first brand to launch a smartphone with a 160Hz screen. The leakster revealed that the phone will support 125W fast charging aka UltraDart technology.

Realme Race RMX2202 — Realme GT’s TENAA images

The same information was previously shared by tipster Ice Universe in the previous month. The leak had claimed that the device has a 6.81-inch OLED 160Hz screen that offers 3200 x 1440 pixels, a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera system, a 5,000mAh battery with 125W charging support, Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512 GB of RAM, and Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. It is expected to arrive in glass and leather back options.

The global #realmeRace has begun! Unveiling #realmeGT. Can you guess the specs that make this next-gen performance flagship run? pic.twitter.com/4PqG4d2AVN

— realme Europe (@realmeeurope) February 18, 2021

In related news, Realme Europe has started teasing the arrival of the Realme GT 5G. Hence, it appears that apart from China, Europe will also receive the smartphone soon. The handset is expected to land in India soon.

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Official: realme Narzo 30A, 30 Pro 5G, Buds Air 2 TWS India Launch date is February 24

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Feb 18, 2021

realme has finally revealed the India launch date of Narzo 30A, Narzo 30 Pro 5G, and realme Buds Air 2. The company will announce the new products in the country on February 24, i.e., next Wednesday.

In a Tweet, the company officially announced that the launch event will happen at 12 PM IST(UTC+ 05:30). You can watch the event live on its official Social Media channels like YouTube. Alongside the Smartphones, realme has also confirmed via an Invite(courtesy: Gadgets360) realme Buds Air 2 will launch on same day.

This realme Buds Air 2 will mostly succeed the original realme Buds Air from December 2019. Although realme hasn’t revealed the design officially yet Madhav had teased it a few days ago. These Wireless Earbuds are said to have upgraded features like Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) and Transparency (Ambient Noise)Mode as well.

Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A: What to Expect?

Yesterday, Madhav had confirmed to XDA that one of the devices will feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U 5G chipset which is the Narzo 30 Pro 5G. A teaser page on the realme website gives away the design of Narzo 30A and the Pro devices.

As said multiple times, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G looks like it’s a rebadged version of the realme Q2 from China. Accordingly, the device with a similar design and Silver color appears on the page. The Narzo 30A, on the other hand, has a square-shaped camera layout and a Two-tone Textured rear design.

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G is likely to feature 6.5-inch IPS LCD top-left punch-hole FHD+ display, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Triple rear cameras with a 48MP+8MP+2MP setup, 4,880mAh battery with 65W Charging, side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Specs regarding the Narzo 30A are still under wraps but the teaser shows that it will have a Triple-camera setup, rear fingerprint sensor. Rumors have it that it could sport a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset inside but let’s wait for confirmation.

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Oppo to unveil new interactive charging technology at MWC Shanghai 2021

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier today (18th February 2021), Oppo officially announced that it would be unveiling a new interactive charging technology on 23rd February 2021, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2021 event.

In a recent Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, the smartphone manufacturer announced that it would be revealing new technology within its charging tech ecosystem. For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant is a major figure in charging technology in the smartphone industry. The company has been teasing the arrival of new the new form of charging. Now, it has officially announced that it would be on the MWC stage in Shanghai on February 23.

Notably, Oppo has been been pushing fast charging technology for years, with its signature 65W fast charging technology being found in its smartphone from various price points as well. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown what the company means by the ‘interactive’ term in its upcoming fast charging solution. In other words, we will have to wait for the official announcement that will arrive next week. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the event and the notable announcement as well, during the MWC Shanghai 2021 event.

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Xiaomi applies trademark for FlipBuds and FlipBuds Pro

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier today (18th February 2021), a new trademark application from Xiaomi had surfaced online. This new applications was for the company’s FlipBuds and FlipBuds Pro, which are likely an upcoming hearables product.

According to an ITHome report, the trademark application from the Chinese tech giant was found in the Qicha app, which carried the registration for FlipBuds and FlipBuds Pro. This application arrived with international classification that included 9 types of scientific instruments, 7 types of mechanical equipment, 42 types of design research. These are likely the components and internal hardware that will be found in the company’s upcoming audio product.

At the moment, Xiaomi has launched various hearables products, with many of the offerings being wireless and connect via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, apart from the trademark application for the name of the product, no other finer details are available regarding the upcoming headphones. Although, we can make a few educated guesses. Looking at its name, the FlipBuds are also likely to be a truly wireless earbuds, which have recently grown in popularity.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro ANC earbuds 15 — The Mi Air 2 Pro

The ‘Buds’ in the name is suggestive of its individual earpieces, which will arrive in two variants. Furthermore, the higher end Pro variant could arrive with features like active noise cancellation that might not be available in the base model. Unfortunately, this is just a speculation at this point so take this with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Huawei Mate X2 teaser reveals in-folding design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

Huawei has released a new poster to tease the design of the upcoming Huawei Mate X2. The poster suggests that the company has adopted an in-folding design for its upcoming foldable smartphone.

The Huawei Mate X from 2019 and its refreshed version called the Mate Xs from 2020 came with almost identical designs. Both devices sported a large-sized single display that could be folded in half. When folded, the display remained on the outside of the device.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold devices are all equipped with an in-folding design. It appears that the Mate X2, which is scheduled to go official on Feb. 22 will sport a similar design. The announcement of the Mate X2 will coincide with the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2021 event that will take place next week. The final device is likely to look like the render below.

As it can be seen, the Mate X2 may offer a full-screen viewing experience through its internal display. The outer display may feature a pill-shaped cutout. It is speculated that the Mate X2 has an 8.01-inch foldable display made by China’s BOE company. It is expected to support 2480 x 2220 pixels resolution. It may feature a 6.45-inch display on the front that will offer a resolution of 2270 x 1160 pixels.

Huawei Mate X2 render by Digital Chat Station

The Kirin 9000 chipset and a 4,400mAh battery may power the Mate X2. It may come loaded with Android 10 OS and carry support for 66W rapid charging. For photography, it may possess a 16-megapixel main camera on the front and its rear-facing camera module may include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel camera, 12-megapixel lens, and an 8-megapixel sensor.

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First Malware designed for Apple M1 chip has been discovered

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Sean

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Feb 18, 2021

The first malware that has been specifically designed for the new M1 chip from Apple has just been discovered. This indicates that malware creators are now beginning to adapt their malicious software for the company’s new generator of ARM based Macs.

According to a report published by Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle (Via MacRumors), the new malware has been tailored and recompiled to run natively on the M1 chip. Wardle discovered that the first known native M1 malware in the form of a Safari adware extension. This was originally made to run on the Intel x86 based chips from the Cupertino based giant. The malicious extension is dubbed “GoSearch22” and is a known member of the “Pirrit” Mac adware family.

This extension was also first spotted at the end of December last year. For those unaware, Pirrit is one of the oldest and most active Mac adware families that have been found on the platform, which has constantly been adapting to avoid detection. So, it was only a matter of time before the malware to make it to the new Macs. The GoSearch22 adware appears as a legitimate Safari browser extension, which tracks and harvests users’ data and serves a large number of ads like banners and popups.

Some of these popups are linked to other malicious websites that spread more malware. As per Wardle, the adware was signed with an Apple Developer ID in November 2020, but that has since been revoked. He further added that as malware for the M1 is still at its early stages, antivirus softwares are not detecting it as easily as the ones on the x86 versions. In other words, this is just the beginning and we can expect more such malwares to surface soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Go key specifications leaked, tipped to launch in May with Galaxy Book Pro

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

In December, Samsung trademarked the “Book Go” moniker with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). At that time, it was speculated that the company may launch a new device with the Galaxy Book Go moniker in the near future. A tipster has shared the key specifications of the Galaxy Book Pro as well as Galaxy Book Go devices. The leakster said that these devices will debut in May.

According to a poster shared by a tipster, the Galaxy Book Go will feature the fast Qualcomm processor ever seen in a Galaxy Book model. It will feature a 14-inch display that supports a Full HD resolution, and it will run on Windows 10 Home.

The Galaxy Book Go will arrive in two processor options. The Snapdragon 7c powered model will have 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS storage. The higher model will have a newer version of the Snapdragon 8CX chipset which is dubbed as Gen. X. As compared to the Gen. 1 Snapdragon 8cx, the new Gen. X processor will offer up to 10 precent CPU performance and up to 40 percent enhanced GPU performance This model will have 8 GB of LPPDD4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS storage.

Sammobile had recently leaked the key specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. These models are expected to arrive with 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch displays. The above-mentioned tipster also shared another poster to reveal the specs of the Galaxy Book Pro.

The leak states that the device a Full HD AMOLED screen and it come in Intel 11^th Gen CPU versions such as i3, i5, and i7. The processor will tag along with Intel Iris X graphics and Nvidia 450 graphics. It will include features like S-Pen support, Thunderbolt 4, LTE (optional), secondary screen, Samsung DeX, Link to Windows, and more.

The Galaxy Book Pro will come in two colors like Silver and Denim Blue. It will measure up to 11.7mm in thickness and weigh up to 1,072 grams.

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Apple reportedly being helped by LG for foldable iPhone development

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Feb 18, 2021

A new report has suggested that Apple might be receiving help from LG Display for the development of its upcoming foldable iPhone. Apparently, the South Korean tech giant will supply the former with flexible OLED panels.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via WCCFTech), LG might be the supplier for the OLED panels that will be found in the foldable iPhone. While not confirmed, previous reports had hinted at Samsung being the sole supplier for these foldable panels for the Cupertino based giant. Meaning, both companies might supply the display for the upcoming foldable iPhone, while LG is even rumored to be helping in the display’s development as well. Recently, we had reported on the iPhone 13 series also featuring LTPS screens, so LG might play a role in this too.

Unfortunately, the report does not mention any details regarding when this foldable iPhone might launch or gave out any other finer details either. Although, we had previously reported that the company might have the device arrive in a clamshell like design, similar to the Galaxy Z Flip. This report had also mentioned a launch of sometime within 2023, if the company doesn’t face any major hurdles during development.

Furthermore, another report had pointed at Apple possible working on two prototypes of foldable iPhones, with the one launching first featuring the clamshell design. This decision is due to the few points of failure in this form factor. Reportedly, the company is also taking great care to refine the technology behind this device to avoid the various structural issues that plagued the original Samsung Galaxy Fold. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Mysterious Vivo/iQOO phone to feature Snapdragon 870, 120Hz refresh rate, Sony IMX598, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

Today, a Chinese tipster shared the key specifications of an upcoming Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered handset from Vivo. It seems that the tipster could be talking about the iQOO Neo5 which is expected to debut by mid-March.

According to the tipster, a forthcoming Snapdragon 870 driven phone from Vivo features an OLED panel that produces a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen features a top-centered selfie camera cutout on the display. A 4,400mAh battery backs the device, and it supports around 65W fast charging. The rapid charging capabilities of the phone are said to be almost the same as the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ handset.

He added that Vivo has several models featuring the Sony IMX598 lens. The mysterious Vivo phone that he is talking about has an OIS-assisted IMX598 sensor.

The specs shared by the tipster seem to match the details of the iQOO Neo5 that was recently revealed by another leakster. Shown above is the alleged leaked shot of the smartphone.

Interestingly, two Snapdragon 870 powered handsets by Vivo have appeared in recent reports. The V2045A smartphone was spotted last month at Geekbench with a Snapdragon 870 chip, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The device also received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority, which revealed support for Bluetooth 5.1.

The V2055A was spotted at the Google Play Console earlier this month. The listing revealed support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Its image at the Google Play Console revealed that it has a selfie camera placed at the top-center position. Either the V2045A or V2055A is likely to end up as the iQOO Neo5. The identity of the other SD870 phone from Vivo is not known yet.

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LG begins global roll out of its 2021 TV lineup with OLED TVs at the forefront

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Feb 18, 2021

South Korean tech giant LG Electronics has had a mixed bag of fortunes over the past year. Plans are even underfoot to reorient some underperforming units as a cost-cutting measure to shore up the profits of the group. The plans also include outsourcing some non-core aspects of the company’s production architecture for greater efficiency.It would seem that the new approach has gotten a new boost as LG has unveiled a very strong and impressive lineup of TVs due for release this year. The range of models is wide and would certainly accommodate the various segments of its customers. The range includes various screen sizes and technologies including OLED, QNED Mini LED, and NanoCell TVs. All these will certainly combine to give its customers significant improvements in their viewing experience using LG’s signature passion for excellent designs.

According to a press release from LG Newsroom, the sizes range between 43 inches and 88 inches and reflect models that are tailored for different spaces, whether it is your living room or a large open hall.

As should be expected, all the models are guaranteed to provide excellent picture quality, together with compatibility with industry trends and standards to give the viewer great entertainment of the highest standards. Movies and other content come to life with these premium offerings by the Korean company.

The OLED TVs feature illuminated panels, a very slim design, and feature the new OLED evo technology to massively enhance the picture out of the OLEDs generally. The QNED Mini LED TVs are also on offer in the 2021 lineup, with several models available. These TVs also feature LG’s Quantum Dot NanoCell technology and Mini LED backlighting to yield greater picture output, generally.

The lineup also has the NanoCell 8K and 4K TVs in several variants and sizes. All the models feature LG NanoCell display technology to produce impressive, lifelike images when viewing content.

The Game Optimizer is a new feature that will certainly attract gaming enthusiasts. It automatically applies the best picture settings appropriate for the specific game being played, which further enhances the overall gaming experience.

The LG TVs can connect via Bluetooth to multiple Bluetooth speakers for an enhanced sound experience akin to a sports fan being in the venue live.

There are other impressive features in the LG 2021 lineup like the HDMI 2.1 feature, featured in all the models, and several other innovative additions that will certainly excite the teeming customers of the company, going forward.

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Google Pay and Samsung Pay will reportedly accept Bitcoin and other cryptos soon

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Feb 18, 2021

Amidst the increasing actions of several governments in banning the trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within their financial systems, there are indications that these currencies will still remain with us for some time. As a matter of fact, the use of cryptocurrency as means of payment continues to proliferate. Recently, Twitter announced that it was considering the use of bitcoin. Now, Samsung Pay and Google Pay may join the fray soon.

Cryptocurrencies remain a popular mode of international transactions with the potential for greater stability. And now, it has been reported that very soon, Google Pay and Samsung Pay will accept payments made with Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. This information emanated from BitPay, a foremost cryptocurrency provider and payment platform.

If the plans scale through, then Google and Samsung will be joining Apple as platforms that now have the functionality and capacity to process cryptocurrency payments of users on the platform for goods and services. BitPay also hinted that it hopes to bring Google Pay and Samsung Pay support as early as March 2021 if all things go according to the plans.

Users on both platforms would be able to link their BitPay cryptocurrency card to Google Pay and Samsung Pay, thereby making it possible to make seamless payments on the platforms using cryptocurrencies. Supported cryptocurrencies on the service include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, BUSD, Ether, PAX, USDC, and GUSD.

While the specifics and exact timelines for these activities have not been provided by BitPay, it is expected to follow a similar trajectory like what occurred with Apple Pay. At this time, neither Google nor Samsung had released a statement affirming or denying the news.

We keep our fingers crossed as further developments evolve.

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Realme GT 5G launch date is March 4, leather and glass editions expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 18, 2021

Earlier this month, Realme executives revealed that its upcoming flagship phone, which is codenamed will break cover after the Chinese New Year. Since December last year, the company has been using the ‘Race’ codename to tease its features. However, a couple of hints released by Realme CMO Xu Qi have suggested that the device may launch in China as the Realme GT. Today, the executive confirmed that the Realme GT 5G will go official at 2 PM (local time) on March 4.

The icons placed at the bottom-left corner of the poster seem to suggest that chipset, refresh rate, and fast charging could be the key features of the Realme GT 5G smartphone. It is already known that the Realme GT 5G will be fueled by Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The Realme GT 5G is expected to sport an OLED panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate support. There are speculations that there could be an advanced version featuring a 6.81-inch OLED display. It is speculated to produce 3K resolution and up to 160Hz refresh rate. As far as charging is concerned, the Realme GT 5G could be arriving in the market as the company’s first phone with 125W UltraDart fast charging technology.

A reliable tipster from China has claimed that the Realme GT 5G will be available in plain leather and glass back editions. The Realme GT 5G phone seems to be the RMX2202 smartphone that was recently spotted at the TENAA certification platform recently.

Its images at TENAA revealed that it has a punch-hole display, and it has a rectangle-shaped camera housing on the back. Rumors are rife that it may sport a 64-megapixel main camera. The bottom-right of the phone’s back features a ‘GT’ logo. The specifications of the Realme RMX2202 haven’t yet appeared in its TENAA listing.

Leaked information of the Realme RMX2202 phone that appeared in December revealed that it has 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. The Realme GT is also expected to arrive in India as it received approval from the BIS authority of the country. The handset is also heading to Europe since it has also received EEC certification.

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MWC Barcelona 2021 is going to be an in-person event with several safety measures

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2021

This year’s edition of CES was an all-digital event. The annual pilgrimage by tech enthusiasts to Las Vegas, Nevada didn’t happen as folks had to follow the multiple-day event from their homes, as a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. You would think the GSMA will go the same route for this year’s edition of MWC Barcelona but that will not be the case.

MWC Barcelona is scheduled for June this year (no longer the first quarter of the year) and the organizers are preparing for an in-person event rather than an all-digital one. To manage the event and minimize the risk of attendees getting sick, the organizers are cutting back on the number of attendees from 100,000 to 50,000. Those who attend will also be required to have taken a COVID-19 test 72 hours before their arrival.

Other measures include requiring attendees to wear masks; social distancing via control of crowd density, stand capacity, and traffic flow; touchless registration and information points; and regular disinfection of stands, product samples, and audio-visual equipment. There is a special page on safety standards for the event that you should check out if you plan to attend.

Prior to the adjustment of the date, MWC Barcelona is usually held between late February and early March. Last year, the event had to be canceled after several manufacturers withdrew due to the pandemic. It remains to be seen if manufacturers will be willing to take the risk this year even with the strict measures the organizers plan to put in place.

MWC Barcelona 2021 is scheduled to begin on June 28 and run till July 1. While it is still months away, MWC Shanghai will kick off next week, beginning on February 23 and running till February 25. This too will be an in-person event.

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You can now share apps on Android using Nearby Share

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2021

There are multiple ways to share apps with other phones if you are an Android user, some of which include downloading specific apps. Google has decided to make things easier with the addition of app sharing to Nearby Share.

Nearby Share is a feature that allows users to easily share files without the need for a special app. The feature, which was announced last August, is Android’s equivalent of AirDrop for Apple devices and is available on devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above.

Nearby Share allows you to share different types of files including photos as well as links to devices near you. With the new addition of app sharing, you will now be able to send apps to devices near you.

To get the feature working, all you have to do is launch the Play Store app and go to My Apps. There should be a new tab called Share next to Library if the feature has already been made available to you. Select the tab and you are provided with the option to choose if you want to send or receive apps.

Regardless of which you choose, you will be asked to turn on location services. If you choose to send, you are taken to a screen that lists all your installed apps. Select which app(s) you want to send and press the green button at the top right corner. Your phone will begin to search for nearby devices. If you choose to receive, you get an interface similar to the last image above.

The feature appears to be a server-side switch as it is available already on my OnePlus 7 Pro but not on my Redmi Go. So if you have not gotten it, it should arrive later.

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