Samsung Galaxy A52 detailed pricing leaked again, Sale to begin before mid-March

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Feb 15, 2021

Samsung has already made the Galaxy A32 official in various markets. However, the Galaxy A52 is due for an imminent launch just like its bigger sibling, the Galaxy A72. Although vague pricing has been leaked in the past, a new report by Techniknews gives us the detailed info along with the sale date.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in LTE and 5G versions as said by various reports in the past. Accordingly, the latest report also says that the 4G(SM-A525F) and 5G(SM-A526B) will mostly be the same barring the SoC. As known before, it will debut in Four colors- White, Blue, Black, and Purple options.

You can look at the pricing below:

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G (6GB + 128GB)- €349
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB)- €449

Apart from this, the devices will also have a 256GB storage version. Here, the report says that this variant could of 4G & 5G could be sold for €50 more but it isn’t 100% sure about it. As for sale, Samsung is expected to bring the devices to shelves by mid-March.

Also, an earlier leak said that the device will debut for $410(4G) and $475(5G) in Vietnam.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Specs (Expected)

Samsung Galaxy A52 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-O AMOLED display. Here, the 4G variant is expected to feature a 90Hz refresh rate whereas the 5G model will likely have up to 120Hz.

Under the hood, The 4G and 5G variants will be powered by Snapdragon 720G and Snapdragon 750G respectively. For cameras, it will have a Quad rear camera mostly with 64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, two 5MP Macro&Depth sensors, and a 32MP selfie shooter up front.

Other expected specs include a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, run Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top.

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Samsung T45E 2.1 Channel Soundbar gets a solid ₹4000 discount on Amazon India

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Feb 15, 2021

In this pandemic era, our home has become both the office and the entertainment space. And now, we need a good quality sound system more than ever before. Whether it’s listening to your Work-From-Home Playlist or watching a new release on Netflix, the powerful bass enabled SAMSUNG T45E 2.1 CHANNEL SOUNDBAR WITH WIRELESS SUBWOOFER is adequate for all your needs, and for the next 6 hours Amazon.in is giving out this wireless speaker which retails at around ₹15000 for just ₹10490.

The Samsung T45E 2.1 channel soundbar speaker comes with powerful bass and a wireless subwoofer. It is perfect for your home office and entertainment needs as it comes with various sound modes like Surround Sound Expansion, Game, Smart, Standard, etc. The smart sound optimizes the speaker according to the content thereby providing you with the best experience for your music as well as movies. Whether it’s playing games with your online buddies or watching the latest sci-fi on Netflix or even chatting with your boss on zoom, this speaker works for all. With a 6 feet compact design, this wireless speaker has multi-connectivity options like Bluetooth, USB, and optical in and comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Samsung T45E 2.1 Channel Soundbar with wireless subwoofer usually retails around ₹15000. But for the next 6 hours, Amazon.in is selling this product at just ₹10490. That’s a solid 30% on the usual selling price. You can also avail no-cost EMI options on various credit cards and additional discounts from banks like Yes Bank, Bank of Baroda, and HSBC. So grab this amazing deal asap.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 specs leak in detail along with price

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2021

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy XCover 5 very soon. This rugged smartphone from the company is in the news since November 2020. Now, ahead of its official launch, its entire specs have leaked.

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The Galaxy XCover 5 specifications leak comes from Roland Quandt of WinFuture. He just leaked the entire spec sheet and press renders of Galaxy A72 4G in the weekend and is already back again with another Samsung handset.

According to him, this upcoming phone will sport a 5.3-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+). But don’t expect it to be a compact device as it should have large bezels like most rugged smartphones.

Further, it will be powered by Exynos 850 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. For those unaware, this chipset is meant for budget smartphones and is found inside the recently announced Galaxy M12.

As for optics, it will feature a single 16MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens. Other features of this handset will include a microSD card slot, NFC, Samsung Pay, Samsung Knox, and Android 11 with One UI 3.x interface on top of it.

Being a rugged phone, it will be MIL-STD-810G-certified for durability, IP68-certified for dust and water resistance, and will be backed by a removable 3,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

Last but not least, the Galaxy Xcover 5 will be only sold for businesses initially and will cost under €300 in Europe.

Realme releases an official teardown video for the X7 Pro

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Feb 15, 2021

While the Realme X7 Pro made its debut back in September 2020, the device has only launched in India last month. Now, the company has officially released a teardown video for the newly launched smartphone.

On the Chinese tech giant’s official YouTube channel, the company shared a teardown video for the Realme X7 Pro. Since this is an official teardown video, the device was handled with care, unlike the teardown videos that are seen from popular teardown experts like Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything, as per a GSMArena report. This can be seen in particular when see tools like the heating plate being used.

Eventually, the back panel is removed, offering us an look into the internal components of the device. After which, the Realme representative proceeds to remove the screws and the battery, before taking out the camera as well. During this, we are also told that how the company’s research and development process for the X7 Pro took around eight months with an additional 400 hours of color tuning to perfect.

At the moment, the Realme X7 Pro is priced at India for 29,999 INR (roughly 413 US Dollars) for its single configuration variant, namely the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Notably, 60 percent of all components used in the handset has been sourced and manufactured in India (including the battery). Under the hood, the 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset powers the device with dual 5G support as well. You can check out the company’s video above.

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Madhav Sheth teases new TWS Earbuds launch, could be the realme Buds Air 2

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Feb 15, 2021

Before the year 2021 even began, realme vowed to launch more than 100 AIoT products this year. Amidst this, a buzz on its upcoming TWS earphones is getting bigger. Now, Madhav Sheth, CEO, realme India & Europe has teased a new Wireless Earbuds and it could be the Buds Air 2 courtesy of realme Link App listing.

As per a GSMArena report, realme Buds Air 2 has popped up on the realme Link App. As you can see in the screenshot below, the TWS earbuds appear on the ‘Add Device’ section under ‘Audio’. If you recall, the Buds Air 2 has already been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification.

Accordingly, the model number of the wireless earbud is said to be RMX2003. Although the prior certification didn’t reveal anything, this realme Link App shows an image of the Buds Air 2 along with the listing. You might think the image could be a placeholder but Madhav Sheth has already teased a similar product on a Twitter post.

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In the post, you can see the Voice record on the TWS announcing the toggling of ANC(Active Noise Cancellation) and Transparency Modes(Ambient Noise). If you recall, realme launched the Buds Air in December 2019, its first Wireless Earbuds. However, it didn’t’ have features like ANC owing to the canal design.

That said, the image teased on the Twitter and realme Link App show an Oval-shaped Black Charging case with LED indicator and in-ear Earbud design. This also has similarities with the recently launched Buds Air Pro TWS but the Earbuds’ design is a bit angled and sharp here.

Either way, the upcoming TWS earbuds seem to be a worthy upgrade over the predecessor. Let’s wait for more teasers in the coming days as launch doesn’t seem far away now.

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Intel highlights Apple M1 chips’ shortcomings in new Anti-Mac ad

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Feb 15, 2021

Back in November 2020, Apple launched its latest MacBook series of laptops, which featured its new proprietary M1 chipsets. This marked a departure from processors made by Intel, which has recently also released an advertising campaign that highlights all the shortcoming of the new M1 chip.

Only a PC can power scientists and gamers alike. #GoPC

— Intel (@intel) February 10, 2021

According to a MacRumors report, the ad from the chip maker also signifies that it is threatened by the move from the Cupertino based giant. In the recent ad shared on Twitter, Intel shared a link to a YouTube video that called out all the shortcomings of the new Apple chip. The company also stated that “Only a PC can power scientists and gamers alike” and that “if you can power a rocket launch and launch Rocket League (a popular online multiplayer game), you’re not on a Mac. Go PC.”

Furthermore, the chip making giant also pointed out the lack of a touchscreen on the Apple Mac laptops, saying that “Only a PC offers tablet mode, touch screen and stylus capabilities in a single device.” The video linked by the company is to a video made by Jon Rettinger, which compares the MacBooks powered by Intel chips and the new M1 chipsets. Furthermore, Intel had recently shared benchmarks as well, to prove that its chips are better than the Apple M1 processor.

Although, these benchmarks were carefully crafted by the company and ran software that did not favor the M1 chip. The company’s anti-Mac ad is likely just one of many to come as well in the future as Apple is slowly moving away from Intel chips and plans to completely supply its PCs with its self developed chips within the next two years. Soon, Apple Silicon chips will power the MacBook Pro, and even the next refreshed iMacs as well.

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Get $35 OFF the Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite 8GB with Bluetooth on Amazon US

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Feb 15, 2021

If reading is one of your 2021 new year’s resolutions then you need the Kindle Paperwhite. The Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers in the market with a backlit high-resolution screen, Bluetooth support, and 8 GB storage capacity. And Amazon US is offering a whopping 27% discount on the ad-supported version selling it at just $94.99.

The Kindle Paperwhite e-reader comes in 4 different color variants viz: Black, Twilight Blue, Plum, and sage. It is the thinnest and lightest kindle paperwhite available in the market making it convenient for travel and work. Being waterproof, you can easily carry it to the beach, pool, or even enjoy a relaxing evening with a romantic novel in your bath. The 300 ppi glare-free display makes it feel like reading a real piece of paper even under the brightest sunlight and the built-in adjustable lights let you use the device anytime and anywhere without worrying about the setting and lighting. The Kindle Paperwhite comes with the Bluetooth pairing option thus allowing you to enjoy both an ebook and audiobook. One single charge can last for weeks and with the Kindle unlimited option, you can access millions of e-books at your fingertips.

Kindle Paperwhite usually retails at $129.99 but Amazon US is now offering the AD SUPPORTED version with Kindle Unlimited subscription at $ 94.99 only. Thus you save almost 27% on the retail price and with the added 3-month free kindle unlimited option you gain additional benefits of around $30. So buy this discounted Kindle right now and carry your stories with you all time, anytime.

Google, Qualcomm, and Microsoft are against Nvidia’s acquisition of ARM

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Feb 15, 2021

Last year, Nvidia had announced that it would be acquiring ARM Holdings in a deal worth 40 billion US Dollars. However, tech giants like Google, Qualcomm, and Microsoft are against the deal and have come out in protest of the deal, which is already facing major regulatory hurdles at the moment.

Back in September 2020, the deal had been announced by the known graphics card maker. The deal was between Nvidia and SoftBank Group, which is the current owner of ARM Holdings. Although, the deal is also pending regulatory approval. For those unaware, ARM is the firm behind the popular instructions and core designs, which it licenses to other companies rather than makings its own SoCs. At the moment, over 90 percent of all smartphones in the world utilize the ARM cores.

Notably, even Apple has moved towards the ARM based M1 chipset for its laptops, which use its instruction set but not the ARM cores. In other words, the ARM design is widely used and has heavy applications multiple industries and fields. The opposing companies are afraid that if Nvidia gains control over ARM, it might use it to leverage the licensing deals that the latter holds across the globe. As per the Digit report, Nvidia and ARM aren’t direct competitors, but its supply to its rivals might be against its interest after the acquisition.

Google, and other firms have alleged that this conflict of interest might lead to Nvidia also using its position to impact the business models of other companies. Apart from the opposition from these large corporations, ARM Holding’s China division is also a major hurdle for the acquisition. Allen Wu, Chief Executive of ARM China, is in a stand off with ARM China’s board, which wanted to remove him as head. Although, the Wu holds about 17 percent stake in the four investment firms of ARM China. So, the acquisition would have to wait till the issue is resolved as well.

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vivo India tipped to launch 11 smartphones by April

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2021

Chinese handset market vivo was India’s third-largest smartphone maker in Q4 2020, as per Counterpoint Research. The company was even the country’s largest offline brand. To maintain as well as increase its market share, vivo is reported to launch 11 new devices in the region till April.

vivo X60 Pro Plus Featured 05 — vivo X60 Pro+

Abhishek Yadav, a Twitter user known for sharing mostly certifications and benchmarks has partnered with MySmartPrice for an exclusive leak. According to him, vivo will be launching 11 smartphones in India up until April. These devices will include mid-range V series and premium X series as well.

Last year, the company released two vivo X50 series models in India, namely vivo X50 and vivo X50 Pro. Now, months later, the firm is reported to launch the top-end vivo X50 Pro+ in the country as well.

This high-end vivo smartphone is said to debut alongside the vivo X60 series by the end of March or early April. It is even reported to cost around ₹40,000.

Additionally, the vivo X60 lineup for India is also expected to include the all-new vivo X60 Pro+ as well. This means the Chinese smartphone maker may bring two of its most premium devices to India at the same.

Then, there will be vivo V21 series that will include two models – vivo V21 and vivo V21 Pro. Lastly, the other handsets should be entry-level and budget vivo Y series models.

Volkswagen CEO: “Not afraid” of the upcoming Apple Car

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Feb 15, 2021

Apple has recently been widely rumored to be working on its proprietary self driving car, which has been internally codenamed “Project Titan.” the company had apparently began working on the project back in 2014 and, just recently, the rumors have stated that the company’s self driving technology will make its debut soon. However, Volkswagen CEO doesn’t believe its an immediate threat at the moment.

According to a MacRumors report, automobile manufacturer’s senior executive stated that he is “not afraid” of the Apple Car. As per CEO Herbert Diess, the Cupertino based giant and its upcoming self driving car will not overtake the 2 trillion US Dollars automobile industry overnight. While Apple has yet to confirm that it is actually working on an automotive, Diess believes that the rumors and reports are still “logical.” The iPhone maker already has expertise in battery technology, software, and design.

Furthermore, the OEM can even effectively utilize its expertise in these areas to create an automobile, as per the Volkswagen CEO. The automobile giant is one of the largest car manufacturer’s in the world an Europe and is based in Germany. It has a significant standing in the industry as well. But, the official is not concerned over the appearance of Apple in the market, and believes that it won’t hamper its market standing.

For those unaware, the Apple Car has recently been widely reported to have been in the works. Although, the company’s current supply chain is not positioned around automobiles. It was initially rumored that the brand would partner with automobile makers like Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia Motors. However, that has since been confirmed to not be the case. Regardless, analysts believe that an Apple Car could be launched within the next five to seven years.

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iQOO Neo5 key specifications and mid-March launch tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2021

In the previous week, a leaked shot of the purported iQOO Neo5 smartphone had leaked online. The frontal appearance and some of the key specs of the handset were revealed through the leak. Now, a tipster from China has posted the key details of the next iQOO smartphone.

The tipster claims that he is certain that the iQOO Neo5 will flaunt a 120Hz refresh rate enabled Samsung E3 AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, and 66W or 88W ultrafast charging technology. He also believes that the Neo5 will break cover by the middle of March.

He also posted the other specs of the Neo5 but added that he is not totally sure about them. He said that the phone may house a battery of around 4,400mAh capacity. Its triple camera system may include comprising of a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel main snapper, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor. It is unclear whether the latter will serve as a depth helper or macro camera.

The iQOO Neo5 is also likely to offer users other features like a linear motor for in-game vibrations, stereo speakers, and an aluminum alloy frame. The tipster speculated that the Neo5 will land in China in choices like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are estimated to cost between 2,998 Yuan (~$464) and 3,698 Yuan (~$572).

Past reports have suggested that Vivo has at least two Snapdragon 870 powered phones in the works. The model numbers of these devices are V2045A and V2055A. One of these could launch as the iQOO Neo5 in China.

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Google releases ‘Pixel for Business’ website aimed to attract enterprise users

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Feb 15, 2021

Google has been marketing devices running its operating system towards professional environments for years now through its Android Enterprise program. Now, the company is also advertising its Pixel smartphones as well, which are ‘Built for business.’

The search engine giant has just launched the “Pixel for Business’ website that basically states that “The Google phone” is “Built for business.” The company even added three reasons for this with the first being “Safe and secure, all by design.” In this, the company essentially highlights its custom built Titan M chip, which was first seen in the Pixel 3 back in 2018. For those unaware, the chip secures the bootloader that prevents OS rollbacks to protect the data within the device and is even tied to the biometric security system.

Furthermore, Google also added that one can “Manage devices simple and seamlessly,” with zero touch enrollment that does not require one to manually setup the device, while also offering management configuration APIs, and also arrives with Android Enterprise Recommended status. The company even offers the Work profile to separate personal information from business related data, while even aiding in managing Google Play that lets a company’s IT determine which apps can be allowed.

Lastly, the firm said that the devices can “Help when and where you need it.” Through this, the company advertises its consumer-centricness. It showcased its Google Assistant, Gmail, Docs, Duo, and Meet as being “integrated right in.” In the “Google Phones” tab on the new website, four handset models can be observed, including the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 as well, with a brochure for each of these models.

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realme narzo 30 series with 5G tipped to launch in the last week of February in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 15, 2021

Last year, realme introduced the narzo series of smartphones to offer great specs at a little price. This move was necessary as the price of the brand’s number series climbed up the ladder. That said, the company been teasing the next-gen devices in the series called narzo 30 for the past few days. These handsets have been now tipped to launch in India in the last week of February with 5G connectivity on one of them.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro — realme narzo 20 Pro

Although the realme narzo 30 series in the news, there’s not much information available about these smartphones. Exactly a week earlier, the brand asked the public to select the box design for the vanilla realme narzo 30. Today, the company has even revealed the most voted design.

However, nothing is known about the standard narzo 30 so far. We believe it could be the RMX3085, which was recently spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Helio G95. So this makes it a 4G handset.

Similarly, there’s another 4G device called narzo 30A, which has been certified by BIS and NBTC. Going by its name, we can expect it to be the cheapest model in the series just like its predecessor narzo 20A.

That leaves us with the narzo 30 Pro. This could be the 5G model that MySmartPrice reports exclusively to launch by the end of February. This phone is expected to be RMX3161 that was recently certified by TENAA with 6.5-inch punch-hole display, quad-camera setup, 4,880mAh battery, and Android 11.

Last but not least, since the company’s CEO has already teased to launch a 5G phone cheaper than the realme X7, the upcoming realme narzo 30 Pro may cost lesser than ₹19,999.

Apple iPhone 13 rumors suggest a portless design, astrophotography, and other features

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Feb 15, 2021

Latest Apple iPhone 13 leaks have just surfaced online that have suggested new and interesting upcoming features in the next gen series. The 2021 iPhone will apparently feature a portless design, along with astrophotography and other features.

According to a PhoneArena report, known tipster Max Weinbach and YouTuber Jon Prosser released new info regarding the iPhone 13. As per the former, the iPhone 13 Pro will feature a slightly more texturized soft matte back panel for better and more comfortable grip. The tipster further added that the high end 2021 iPhone would also sport an LTPO always on display, with a 120Hz high refresh rate panel, similar to the ProMotion display on the iPad Pro, for a smooth user interface and interaction with the device.

Notably, the Apple Watch Series 6 already uses the same LTPO screen for an always on display. Weinbach added that the “Always-On Display will have minimal customizability. Current design basically looks like a toned down lock screen. Clock and battery charge is always visible. Notifications seem to be displayed using a bar and icons. Upon receiving, the notification will pop up normally except that the screen will not entirely light up. Instead, it will display just like you’re used to right now, except dimmed down and only temporarily.”

Furthermore, the Apple iPhone 13 will be aesthetically similar to the iPhone 12 series in terms of design, while also featuring the astrophotography feature seen in the Google Pixel smartphones. For those unaware, this feature enables users to take clear photos of the night sky, the stars and moon as well. Reportedly, simply pointing your iPhone up to the sky will automatically activate the astrophotography mode with longer exposure times and additional internal processing. Unfortunately, this news is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt, but you can check out the video above.

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Motorola Moto E7 Power India launch date is February 19

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Feb 15, 2021

The unreleased Motorola Moto E7 Power is in the news for the past few days. The device has leaked extensively leaving nothing to the imagination. Now, finally, the handset has been officially confirmed to launch in India on February 19 at 12PM.

The upcoming Moto E7 Power from Lenovo-owned Motorola will be a budget smartphone. It will be powered by Mediatek Helio G25 SoC, which is basically a rebranded Helio P22.

On the front, the phone will flaunt a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch housing a 5MP selfie camera.

Whereas, the back of the device will feature a vertically-aligned 13MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual camera setup accompanied by an LED flash. The handset’s rear panel will also include a fingerprint sensor with the classic ‘Motorola Batwing’ logo embedded on it.

Further, the phone will come in multiple storage variants but in India, it has been confirmed to arrive in a single 4GB + 64GB variant. Other features of this smartphone will include 4G connectivity, dual-SIM, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, dedicated Google Assistant key, and Android 10 despite launching in early 2021.

Last but not least, the Moto E7 Power will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery and will be available in two colors, namely Digital Blue and Oxy Red respectively.

Apple approached Nissan for its autonomous car but talks ended after branding disagreement: Report

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Feb 15, 2021

It was recently confirmed that Apple’s talks with Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia Motors related to partnership for the tech giant’s autonomous cars didn’t materialize. Now, a new report claims that the company had also approached Nissan.

Apple had approached Japan-based Nissan to form a partnership for Apple Car but the report says that the talks are no longer active and the discussion after the brief contact didn’t advance to senior management levels.

It is said that there was a division among the companies regarding the branding for the autonomous car from Apple. People aware of the development say that the US giant wanted Apple-branded cars, which would downgrade Nissan to hardware supplier.

Apple is finding it difficult to partner with automobile companies for its upcoming smart car, which is being developed as ‘Project Titan.’ Carmakers are staying away from Apple because of a fear of becoming “the Foxconn of the auto industry.”

Although the company is not partnering with Apple, Ashwani Gupta, Nissan’s chief operating officer says that the company is open to exploring partnerships with tech groups to adapt to the shift towards connected vehicles and autonomous driving.

Recently, we reported that Apple is moving ahead at a rapid pace for its autonomous car technology and is aiming to produce a passenger vehicle powered by the company’s own breakthrough battery technology as early as 2024. However, some analyst claims that a realistic target for production could be 2028.

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ByteDance in talks to sell its TikTok India unit: Report

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Feb 15, 2021

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is apparently looking into the sale of its Indian operations of its popular short video sharing app. The company is said to be in talks with its rival Glance to bring back TikTok in the region, which is currently facing an indefinite ban.

According to a Bloomberg report, the talks regarding the possible acquisition of TikTok’s Indian assets was initiated by the Japanese conglomerate, SoftBank Group, as per sources close to the matter. SoftBank is a known backer of Glance’s parent company, InMobi Pte, and TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, as well. The sources stated that the discussions would involve four parties in total, including SoftBank, ByteDance, Glance, and finally the Indian authorities, which would have to approve of the deal.

For those unaware, the social media platform along with 59 other applications from China were banned by the Indian government, over security fears. This was also amid growing tensions between India and China, over military clashes at the Indo-Chinese borders. At the moment, SoftBank and ByteDance have yet to offer any statements regarding this news, while a Glance spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. Recently, the company even had to downscale its workforce in the Southeast Asian nation due to the indefinite ban.

Furthermore, it has also been attempting to resuscitate the popular app in the region, which was once one of its largest markets as well. Notably, if the deal were to go through, the Indian government would likely insist on the user data and technology being housed within its borders, due to strained relations between India and China. Meanwhile, China’s new regulations over export of technology would make the deal even more difficult as it would also require the Chinese government’s approval as well.

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Samsung Galaxy F62 with Exynos 9825, 64MP quad cameras, and 7000mAh battery launched for Rs 23,999 (~$330)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2021

Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy F41 as its first F-series smartphone. Today, the South Korean company announced the Galaxy F62 upper mid-range phone in India. Some of its major attractions include flagship-level Exynos 9825 chipset, 64-megapixel quad cameras, and a massive 7,000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy F62 specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy F62 smartphone features a big-sized 6.7-inch sAMOLED+ display with an Infinity-O design. The screen supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 420nits brightness, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 110 precent NTSC color gamut. For snapping selfies, the handset possesses a front camera of 32-megapixel.

The square-shaped camera module available on the Galaxy F62’s rear includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megpaixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The handset boots to OneUI 3.1 based Android 11 OS.

Despite housing a mammoth battery of 7,000mAh capacity, the Galaxy F62 sports a sleek design with a thickness of 9.5mm. Thankfully, the South Korean company has included support for 25W rapid charging on the device. The 7nm Exynos 9825 chipset that was used by Samsung to power the Galaxy Note 10 series in 2019 is the driving force of the Galaxy F62. The phone ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

The Galaxy F62 offers users features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and face unlock support.

Samsung Galaxy F62 price in India

Here is pricing of the different variants of the Samsung Galaxy F62

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 23,999 (~$330)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 25,999 (~$358).
Color variants: Laser Green, Laser Blue, and Laser Grey.

Apart from Flipkart, Samsung India’s online shop, Reliance Digital, and retail outlets will carry out the sales of the Galaxy F62 from 12 PM on Feb. 22. Customers who wish to purchase the F62 through ICICI Bank card and EMI transactions can take advantage of Rs 2,500 (~$34) instant discount.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 battery drain issue addressed in a new update

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Feb 15, 2021

Samsung had recently rolled out an update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup. However, soon after that, several users of the Exynos-powered model started reporting battery drain issues on their smartphones.

Now, the South Korean giant is rolling out a new software update (G99xBXXU1AUB6) which comes with the latest February 2021 security patch. It also comes with improvements in overall performance, security, and camera. While the company doesn’t explicitly mentions it, the update apparently comes with a fix for the battery drain issue.

Samsung Galaxy S21 UI One — Samsung Galaxy S21

The new update is currently being rolled out to users in the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany, and should be available in more markets in the coming days. You can also check for it manually by navigating to the Software Update in the Settings menu.

For those who are unaware, several users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series reported on Reddit and Community forums above facing significant battery drain issues after updating their smartphones with the latest update.

However, some users reported that putting the phone on Airplane mode fixed the issue, indicating that the problem had something to do with the cellular connectivity. But the problem was only for the Exynos-powered models and not the Snapdragon models.

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Redmi Note 10 series may sport AMOLED display; China’s Redmi 10X 5G rumored to get rebranded as Note 10

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2021

Redmi India has started a new poll that asks its fans to choose from any one of the two options that they would like to see on the Redmi Note 10 series smartphone. The options include a 120Hz refresh rating supporting an LCD screen and an AMOLED display. This poll could be a hint that the Redmi Note 10 series may include a handset with an AMOLED display.

As it can be seen in the screenshot of the poll, around 88 percent of people are interested to see a Redmi Note 10 series phone with an AMOLED display. A recent leak revealed that the Redmi Note 10 series for India will include as many as four phones such as Redmi Note 10 4G, Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 4G, and Note 10 Pro 5G. At least one of these phones could be equipped with an AMOLED screen.

Some rumors that are now doing rounds on social media platforms claim that last year’s RedmI 10X 5G could be rebranded as Redmi Note 10 series phone in the country. The Dimensity 820 powered Redmi 10X 5G that went official in May 2021 is only available for purchase in China.

The Redmi 10X 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. The phone shipped with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and its rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The 4,520mAh battery of the device supports 22.5W fast charging.

Readers are advised to digest the leak with a grain of salt and wait for further reports to know more about the Note 10 series for India. It is speculated to debut on March 10.

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