Rumor: iQOO may launch two or more devices in India starting March

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Feb 16, 2021

Early last year, iQOO was one of the first companies to launch a 5G smartphone in India. The Chinese brand introduced iQOO 3 in the country in both 4G and 5G variants. Almost a year has passed but the firm is yet to release another handset. Thankfully, the situation may improve soon, as per a new rumor.

According to Tushar Mehta of XDA Developers, iQOO, the independent brand of vivo may release two or more devices in India in the coming months starting March. He also suggests that one of them could be the brand’s latest flagship smartphone – iQOO 7.

Anyway, we would request you to consider this piece of information with a pinch of salt. Because Mehta himself says that this is merely a rumor and not a confirmed leak. However, it is worth noting that his previous tips have been accurate.

Additionally, he also says that vivo will not be debuting the vivo X50 Pro+. Instead, the handset maker will be only bringing the vivo X60 series, including the premium vivo X60 Pro+.

That said, vivo was India’s third-largest smartphone brand in Q4 2020. The company was even the largest offline brand during the same period. However, we cannot say anything good about iQOO.

Ever since its launch, iQOO 3 has been discounted multiple times. In fact, its price has been permanently dopped by a high margin. Above all, the handset was part of the Android 11 Beta program but it is yet to receive the stable update.

Having said that, we hope iQOO to make an impressive comeback since it has potential.

OnePlus Watch Design spotted on German Patent and Trademark Office

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Balaji S

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Feb 16, 2021

OnePlus is expected to debut into the world of Smartwatches with two products this year. Ahead of the launch, a lot of leaks about them have been appearing online. Now, another leak shows the possible design of the OnePlus Watch courtesy of Techniknews.

OnePlus has patented a Smartwatch design on German Patent and Trademark Office(GPTO). Although OnePlus hasn’t confirmed the design yet, the description of patent shows that OnePlus Technologies themselves have filed it. This suggests that the design with a round dial could be final as leaked before.

Talking about the design itself, one of the sketches shows a round dial with flouted bracelet(straps). On the right side, there are two buttons probably for UI navigation. On the back, there are sensors that could be for Heart rate, Blood Oxygen, Blood Pressure etc.

Beneath them, two contact points likely for magnetic charging are also visible. The report says that this could be the ‘Sport Version’ of the ‘OnePlus Watch’.

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The second design, however, is already known to us via various leaks. This one has a frame that extends slightly outer and also has a differenet strap design. That is, we can spot a new Clip on one end of the strap whose functionality is a bit unclear at this point.

Apart from this, other areas like button placements, sensors look similar as mentioned above.

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The OnePlus watch(model: W501GB) is rumored to launch sometime in March and both have received certifications already. The company will seemingly launch a watch with ‘OnePlus Watch RX’ moniker having a round-shaped dial(like OPPO Watch RX) and also a Watch with a square-shaped dial (model: W301GB).

There’s also a Cyberpunk Limited Edition in the making. For software, it is likely to host an in-house UI and not the Google’s Wear OS courtesy of leaks.

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Microsoft sees an upgrade wave from Windows 7 users: Report

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

While Microsoft ended the support for Windows 7 back in January 2020, the older version of Windows is still going strong with a notable user base across the globe. However, despite this, the company has recently started seeing an upgrade wave as well.

According to a WCCFTech report, the American tech giant has supported the older version of Windows for over 10 years before finally ending support. While the company never officially shared any stats regarding the user base, data from NetMarketShare has revealed that 1 in every 4 computers was still being powered by Windows 7. Microsoft has offered a free upgrade offer to Windows 7 users. Now, a year after the company ended support, it has observed a new upgrade wave.

In other words, there has been a number of users shifting away from the now unsupported Windows version. Last month, the company stated that “In Windows, the stronger PC market resulted in overall OEM revenue growth of 1 percent, despite a strong prior year comparable in OEM Pro from the end of support for Windows 7. OEM non-Pro revenue grew 24 percent, and OEM Pro revenue declined 9 percent. Inventory levels ended the quarter in the normal range.”

At the moment, at least 20 percent of all devices are still running on Windows 7, as per NetmarketShare. Furthermore, the most number of older devices running this version of Windows belong to government and institutions, which have always been slow to switch to newer products and services despite the company offering a free upgrade plan.

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Motorola Moto G10 and Moto G30 are now official with IP52 rating, 5,000mAh battery and quad-camera

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 16, 2021

After being in the news for quite a while, the Moto G10 and the Moto G30 are finally official. The two new budget smartphones from Lenovo-owned Motorola bring the exact same set of specs and features as the leaks hinted.

Motorola Moto G10 Aurora Gray Camera Featured — Motorola Moto G10 Aurora Gray

Motorola Moto G10, Moto G30 Specifications and Features

Both the Moto G10 and Moto G30 flaunt a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. However, the former’s screen comes with the standard 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the latter’s display features a 90Hz refresh rate.

Also, the duo sport a plastic build, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with the Motorola Batwing logo embedded on it, and a dedicated Google Assistant key. Interestingly, these phones are also IP52-certified for dust and water resistance.

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Under the hood, the Moto G10 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with 4GB RAM as opposed to Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset along with either 4GB or 6GB RAM inside the Moto G30. The cheaper model can be bought with 64GB or 128GB internal storage, whereas the costlier model only comes in a single 128GB version. Anyway, these devices come with a MicroSD card slot to expand the storage up to 512GB.

As far as cameras are concerned, both the handsets house a quad-camera setup with the same 8MP ultra-wide unit, 2MP macro shooter, and 2MP depth sensor. But the Moto G30 has a 64MP primary snapper and a 13MP selfie camera, compared to a 48MP primary sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera on the Moto G10.

Talking about connectivity, the duo is limited to 4G and comes with single or dual-SIM and with or without NFC based on regions. But all the models include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS and others), 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, and FM receiver.

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Though the duo is backed by an identical 5,000mAh battery and weighs about 200g, only Moto G30 support 20W Turbopower 20 charging technology, while the Moto G10 is capped at 10W charging. Anyway, both of them run Android 11 with Motorola UX on top of it.

Lastly, the Moto G10 measures 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.19mm in dimensions and comes in two colors (Aurora Gray, Iridescent Pearl). On the other hand, the Moto G30 also comes in two colors (Phantom Black and Pastel Sky) but its dimensions are 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.14mm.

Motorola Moto G10, Moto G30 Pricing and Availability

The Moto G10 will start at €150, whereas the Moto G30 will set you back €180. These two Motorola budget smartphones will hit the shelves in select European countries by the end of this month.

Like most Motorola phones, the duo should make its way to other regions like India in the coming days.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro laptops specs revealed, will arrive in 13 and 15 inch models: Report

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

Last month, it was rumored that Samsung is working on two new Galaxy Book Pro laptops. Recently, the company has even received Bluetooth certification for the notebooks, which will apparently be called the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360. Now, certain specifications of these laptops have been revealed.

According to a SamMobile report, the South Korean tech giant will be launching the new laptops in two size variants, namely a 13.3 inch and a 15.6 inch model. These laptops will feature OLED panels, which is among its key selling points. Furthermore, both the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360 will also arrive with support for the S Pen as well. The report further adds that the upcoming notebooks will be powered by Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

In other words, these are not Chromebooks, and feature Windows OS. Additionally, the Galaxy Book Pro will be available in both Wi-Fi and LTE models, while the Galaxy Book Pro 360 will launch in a Wi-Fi and 5G enabled variant. At the moment, the difference between the base Pro and Pro 360 variant is unknown, but the ‘360’ might be indicative of its screen’s hinge mechanism, which might allow for a wider range of movement for the display.

Recently, Samsung had launched new laptops like the Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G, the Notebook Plus 2, and the Galaxy Chromebook 2 as well. While the brand hasn’t announced any imminent launch of new laptops, the certification implies that the devices are not too far off. Unfortunately, this is still just an unconfirmed report and we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure. So stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO Enco Free TWS & Enco W31 are discounted on Amazon India (One Day Deal)

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Staff

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Feb 16, 2021

If you are in the market for new earbuds then look no further. Just for today Amazon.in is offering amazing deals on both Oppo Enco Free True Wireless Headphone and Oppo Enco W31 True Wireless Earphone.

Oppo ENCO Free True Wireless Headphone which usually retails at ₹5999 is available for ₹4499. The in-ear wireless headphone comes with a compact charging case and long-lasting battery. With the charging case, your earphones will give you up to 25 hours of music playtime and 15 hours of call time. The noise cancellation technology ensures that you get a clear and crisp sound even in a noisy environment. This means better call quality and even better focus during deep work sessions. IPX4 Water Resistance certification means no fear of season or spillage. Whether it’s summer sweats or rainy downpours your earphones stay protected.

Oppo ENCO W31 True Wireless Earphone which usually sells for around ₹3500 is available just for the day at ₹2999. The earphone comes with on-call dual-microphone noise cancellation technology and intuitive touch controls. The Binaural Low Latency Bluetooth Transmission technology ensures connection stability and quality. Powerful bass mode and wearing detection (automatic Play and Pause )takes your music experience to the next level.

So if you were planning to buy a new set of wireless earbuds, check out the above deals available on Amazon.in for both Oppo Enco Free True Wireless Headphone and Oppo Enco W31 True Wireless Earphone. Both these deals will end in the next 9 hours so make sure to check them out soon.

DT NO.1 DT36 Apple Watch clone is now discounted to just $19.99 for a limited time

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Feb 16, 2021

For years Apple has dominated the smartwatch market. Whether its design or features, the Apple smartwatch hits all the right notes. But for an average consumer, it is simply unaffordable. However thanks to brands like DT No.1 you can now enjoy the looks and feels of an apple-like smartwatch but at an affordable cost. The DT No. 1 DT36 smartwatch is a Bluetooth call-enabled device with a 1.75inch full touch screen. Generally retailing at $25-$35, Banggood is offering the smartwatch at $19.99 only.

DT No 1. DT36 smartwatch comes with Bluetooth call support, ECG Heart Rate Blood Pressure SpO2 Monitor, Bluetooth Music control, and even a calculator. Moreover, it is embedded with general features like a pedometer, step counter, blood oxygen monitor, alarm, calendar, reminder, camera control, and Call Id and Messages display making it a mini smartphone on your wrist.

This sleek-looking smartwatch is available in black, pink, and grey colors, and for the next 2 days, Banggood is offering the DT NO 1 DT36 smartwatch at $19.99 only. An additional NEW USER coupon is also available for first-time users who order this smartwatch from the Bnaggood app. The flash deal is applicable on shipments from the China warehouse and is shipped via Banggood express for $1.78 shipping charges. So before the flash deal ends, grab this smartwatch at a 40% discount.

Xiaomi to focus on launching wider range of smart home products this year

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

Earlier today (16th February 2021), the Vice President of Xiaomi Corp and Redmi‘s General Manager Lu Weibing announced that the company would be focusing more on launching a wider range of smart home products this year.

The senior executive of the company made the announcement on his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. In this Weibo post, the official stated that in 2021, the Chinese tech giant will be focusing more on bringing a wider range of smart home products to the market, especially in its home country of China. At the moment, the company already has a varied range of smart home products in the market, but it seems like Xiaomi aims to further expands its IoT (internet of things) portfolio this year.

In other words, the smartphone manufacturer will be launching various interconnected household appliances along with other smart electronic products as well. Unfortunately, we do not have any finer details regarding what the company is actually planning at the moment. But we can expect various launches to arrive later this year. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the matter.

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Huawei will not be excluded from 5G network in Dominican Republic

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

The Government of the Dominican Republic has announced that it would be excluding Huawei from 5G networks in the country. The announcement was made through the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL).

According to a LoopJamaica report, the specifications of the international tender for the implementation of 5G networks will not be excluding the Chinese telecommunications giant. The President of the republic, Luis Abinader, added that the implementation of the 5G network aims to boost opportunities for the citizens of the nation through connectivity. Furthermore, the newer and faster bandwidth also brings a ‘more modern and inclusive health system and streamlined public spending.’

The President further added that “We are looking for a more competitive, dynamic, more connected Dominican Republic. The implementation of the 5G network will be a great step in the history of the country’s telecommunications development, which will translate into a profound digital transformation. The winning company must implement a 5G-infrastructure deployment with national coverage at the end of five years.”

For those unaware, Huawei has been facing various allegations related to national security from government’s like the US, the UK, and other regions in Europe as well. Although, the Chinese company has actively denied these accusations and has even stated that its equipment will provide necessary guarantees to respect the national sovereignty and data protection of the Dominican Republic. The selection process is scheduled for September 2021 and the 5G network will be deployed sometime in November 2021.

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Oppo Reno5 to launch in the Kenyan market on February 22

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

While the Oppo Reno5 smartphone has already been launched in various markets across the globe, the company is now finally bringing the new device to the Kenyan market. The device will be launched in the region on 22nd February 2021.

The Chinese tech giant has officially announced the launch date and has marketed the device with the phrase “Picture Life Together,” as per a GadgetsAfrica report. According to Muthoni Wachira, Head of Communications & Projects at OPPO Kenya, “Today’s smartphone is not just a tool to record our memories – it’s a partner that empowers our own unique way of storytelling and archives the unforgettable stories we share with our friends and family.”

Looking in to the specifications of the device, the Reno5 sports a 6.43 inch OLED display with a 1080x2400px resolution and a high refresh rate of 90Hz. On the rear a 64 megapixel primary camera can be found while the front features a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Under the hood, a 4,300mAh battery pack powers the device and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Notably, the device also offers 0 to 100 percent charging in just 48 minutes thanks to its ultra fast 50W flash charging.

The Oppo Reno5 will be available in two memory configurations, including the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage an 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage variant. Furthermore, the device will also be available in two color variants, namely the “ever-changing color” of Fantasy Silver and the Starry Black. The device will be launched via an online live stream, with viewers also being given the opportunity to win prizes as well.

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Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 now cost the same across offline and online channels in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 16, 2021

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 in the first half of 2020 in India. Since their launch, the former has received two price cuts so far, however, the latter’s price was dropped only once. Now, these devices have received another price cut in the country.

The previous price drops of Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 were limited to the offline channels. That’s the case with this new price cut as well. With the latest one, the offline price tags of these models finally match those of online.

Interested customers can now purchase the Galaxy M11 base variant with a 3GB + 32GB storage configuration for ₹9,999, whereas the higher 4GB + 64GB variant will cost them ₹10,999. In other words, this smartphone has received a flat ₹1,000 price cut in India.

On the other hand, the Galaxy M21 now costs ₹12,999 for the lower 4GB + 64GB version and ₹14,999 for the higher 6GB + 128GB variant. It has also got a ₹1,000 price just like the previous phone.

Also, as mentioned earlier, the prices of these Samsung phones are now the same across both offline and online retailers. Hence, if you don’t find any of these devices in stock online, you can just grab it from your nearby retail store for the exact same price.

Apple Watch Series 5 and SE users are eligible for free repairs over Power Reserve bug

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

Earlier this week, Apple started rolling out the watchOS 7.3.1 for its Apple Watch Series 5 and Watch SE models. This new update would bring a fix that would prevent a bug which caused these wearable devices to get stuck in the Power Reserve mode.

As per a new support document shared by the Cupertino based giant (Via 9To5Mac), the company gave out additional details regarding this bug. For those unaware, the Power Reserve mode allows users to see the time on the Apple Watch while preserving battery life. However, it shuts off the communication between users’ wearable and their iPhone. In otehr words, various features and functionalities are unavailable in this mode.

Despite the fix being rolled out, the company also announced in the document that a “very small number” of the owners of these devices have “experienced an issue with their watch not charging after it enters Power Reserve.” The OEM stated that the watchOS 7.3.1 that was recently rolled out will help prevent “this issue from happening to other Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE devices.”

Unfortunately, this implies that those this would only prevent anyone from receiving this bug, and not help those that are already suffering from it. But, the company is ready with a solution. Users suffering from this issue can simply contact its official support team, for a mail in repair, which will be free of charge. Although, the device will be examined before the service to verify whether or not its eligible for the free repairs, as stated by the iPhone maker.

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Apple iPhone 13 could feature an Always On Display for the battery and time

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Sean

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Feb 16, 2021

Reports regarding the Apple iPhone 13 series have already started surfacing. Just yesterday, we had reported on the device reportedly featuring a portless design and astrophotography. Now, a new report has hinted at it sporting an Always On Display on its OLED display.

According to a SlashGear report, the iPhone 13 series could arrive with this feature, or it might just be available for the higher end iPhone 13 Pro variants. The 2021 iPhone lineup will reportedly feature a new display technology that will work with OLED panels to bring Always On Display functionality to the Apple devices. For those unaware, a key advantage of OLED over LCD is that these panels don’t have to display black. The pixels can simply be turned off to only light certain parts of the screen.

This enables lower battery consumption, which allowed Always On Display to be a feature on certain Android smartphones and even the Apple Watch. Known Tipster Max Weinbach stated that the Cupertino based giant might utilized an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) panel that will enable it to save on battery draw while offering a higher refresh rate along with Always On Display as well. Although, the iPhone 13’s Always On Display wouldn’t function like most Android devices.

Apparently, the Always On Display for the upcoming iPhones would only focus on display key information like the time or the battery icons. Furthermore, notifications will only be displayed temporarily and would light up just a small section of the display without waking up the entire screen. In other words, there would probably not be a lot of customization on these smartphones. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Smartphones with secondary screen on the back panel to launch this year, including Mi 11 Ultra

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Jeet

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Feb 16, 2021

Smartphone makers are trying to come up with new and unique designs or features to stand apart from the crowd. Recently, foldable smartphones became mainstream and we have also seen devices with more than one display.

Now, the popular leakster ‘Digital Chat Station’ claims that there will be at least two smartphones getting launched this year which will feature a secondary display on the phone’s back panel.

Recently, Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 11 Ultra was leaked online and the image revealed that there is a smaller secondary screen beside the camera sensors on the phone’s back panel, housed inside the horizontal rectangular slab.

We’ve seen a few smartphones in the past that feature a small secondary screen that showcases information such as notifications, time, weather, etc. A few years ago, Meizu had launched its Meizu Pro 7 that had a secondary screen on the back panel, along with the camera module.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Secondary Screen Leak

It will be interesting to see what Xiaomi has planned for the secondary screen on the upcoming Mi 11 Ultra smartphone. It also remains to be seen if any other smartphone brand follows with similar offerings. The Mi 11 Ultra is expected to get launched next year, so we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to know more about it.

Last year, Huawei had also patented a smartphone design that features a secondary screen on the phone’s back, along with the camera module. But it is not yet known if the company has any plans of making such a smartphone anytime soon.

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

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Jeet

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Feb 16, 2021

Xiaomi-based Redmi had been teasing the upcoming Redmi Note series smartphones, which is the most successful lineup from the brand. Today, Redmi India has confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 series will be officially launched on 4th March.

Apart from confirming the launch date, the company has not revealed anything related to the upcoming smartphones. However, a recent leak had revealed that the company could launch four devices in this lineup — Redmi Note 10, Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 4G, and Note 10 Pro 5G. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait a couple of weeks.

There are also reports claiming that the Redmi 10X 5G, which was launched in China last year, could be launched as Redmi Note 10 in India. The device, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC, is currently limited to China.

Recently, Redmi India hosted a poll on its Twitter account asking users their preference for the display of Redmi Note 10 — LCD + 120Hz or AMOLED. Around 88 percent chose the AMOLED screen but the company deleted the poll.

The Redmi Note 10 series smartphones will be sold exclusively through Amazon India, just like its predecessor. While not much is known about the phones, it’s safe to assume that we will get upgraded design and configuration compared to the Redmi Note 9 series. The launch is just a couple of weeks from now, so we expect the company to start teasing specs and features in the coming days.

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Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone to reportedly come with support for stylus

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Jeet

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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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Jeet

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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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Jeet

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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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Jeet

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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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Habeeb Onawole

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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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