Samsung’s next big launch event could take place on August 5. At this conference, the company is expected to announce Galaxy Watch 3 alongside Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Now, weeks ahead of the launch, its render leaks exposing the entire design.
The render of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 is a courtesy of popular leaker @evleaks aka Evan Blass who shared it to his supporters on Patreon.
At first look, we can understand what Samsung is trying to do with its new wearable’s design. Instead of following a modern approach like Apple, the South Korean tech giant is targeting the traditional watch wearers with its forthcoming smartwatch.
As per the render, the Galaxy Watch 3 will even feature a physical rotating bezel just like the original Galaxy Watch from 2018. Also, apart from the black artificial leather strap, it is expected to have a number of other options as well.
As far as specs are concerned, Samsung’s new wearable will be MIL-STD-810G as well as IP68-certified for protection. It will be available in two sizes – 45mm with a 1.4-inch display and 41mm with a slightly smaller 1.2-inch screen.
Further, the smartwatch will feature Corning Gorilla Glass DX, LTE, GPS, heart rate sensor, and ECG. As for software, it will run Tizen OS 5.5 with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. Lastly, the battery on the two variants will be of 340 mAh and 247 mAh respectively.
The latest game within the popular Pokémon franchise has just been launched. Pokémon Unite has been developed by Tencent‘s TiMi Studios and brings your favorite Pokémons in a new team strategy based MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title to your handheld devices.
The game highly resembles popular video game titles within the same genre, namely DOTA 2 and League of Legends. Looking at the map, a similar three lane style has been adopted within the 5 versus 5 player battle arena. From the launch trailer, we also see fan favorites like Charizard use their iconic fire abilities. Hence, it’s safe to assume it would play a lot like League or DOTA.
Notably, the developer behind the game, TiMi Studios, has also developed the extremely successful Honor of Kings and Call of Dute: Mobile, which were both free to play on smartphones. Pokémon Unite will also be free to play and will arrive with crossplay from the get go, with players joining in on both smartphones and the Nintendo Switch.
Unfortunately, Pokémon Unite doesn’t have an official release date as of yet. However, it is expected to arrive soon. Finer details into its mechanics, gameplay, and even characters are also unknown but from the looks of the trailer, it already appeals to the Pokémon fan within us.
OnePlus has been reportedly working on a new budget smartphone from months which is finally expected to debut next month in India. The phone is one of the most anticipated devices of the year as it will mark the re-entry of OnePlus in the budget segment after the OnePlus X smartphone that was launched in 2015.
Although the company has confirmed that the new OnePlus series of smartphones is launching, the brand has not yet revealed the name or the launch date. But if the reports are to be believed, then the OnePlus Nord could get launched on 10th July.
Now, Amazon India has created a landing page on its platform, confirming the arrival of this budget smartphone. This also confirms that the phone will be available for purchase in India through Amazon, possibly with OnePlus’ official online store.
The upcoming budget smartphone from the company was first leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite, as a part of the newly introduced OnePlus 8 series. Later, it was reported that the device has been rebranded to OnePlus Z. Now, reports hint at the phone getting launched as the OnePlus Nord. But to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a couple of weeks.
Rumors indicate that the device will come with a 6.4-inch OLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Running on Android 10, the device is said to be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with the company’s own Warp Charge technology.
In the camera department, it is expected to have a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The fourth camera sensor could be a depth sensor or a color filter.
Along with the OnePlus Nord or whatever the company ends up calling this new budget smartphone, OnePlus Pods, the Chinese company’s first truly wireless earbuds are also expected to get launched.
Meanwhile, the company is hosting a launch event on 2nd July where it will introduce the new affordable OnePlus TV series in the Indian market. The pricing for the upcoming TV series has been confirmed to start under ₹20,000 (~$264).
Earlier this year, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Z Flip as the company’s second foldable smartphone. Now, the South Korean giant is all set to launch a new 5G variant of the same pretty soon.
As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be launched along with the Galaxy Note20 series flagship smartphones and the next-generation Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone. While the company is yet to confirm the existence of this smartphone, this model has been spotted getting Bluetooth SIG certification.
Meanwhile, key specifications of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been leaked online through Weibo. It is being reported that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, clocked at 3.09GHz.
Earlier, the Geekbench listing showed that the phone will feature SD865 chipset. It’s noteworthy that the original Galaxy Z Flip comes powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, so it makes sense if the 5G variant comes packed with SD865 Plus chipset.
Further, the phone is revealed to have a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. In the camera department, the smartphone will have a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 10MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will feature a 12MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It will be powered by a dual battery setup that packs a 2,500mAh battery and a 704mAh battery. The phone will come with support for 15W fast charging technology. The Samsung Unpacked event could be hosted on 5th August and we could see this device getting debuted at the same event. But, we’ll have to wait for a few weeks for confirmation.
OnePlus is all set to launch its all-new OnePlus Smart TV series with affordable pricing in the Indian market on 2nd July. Now, just days before the official launch, the company has started taking pre-orders for the same.
Those who are interesting in this upcoming OnePlus TV series can now pre-order the product from Amazon.in. Those who pre-book the TV series by 2nd July can get the 2-Year Extended Warranty for ₹1,000 instead of its full price of ₹3,000.
Also, they’ll get ₹1,000 cashback on Amazon Pay account, thus rendering the extended warranty for free. However, the company has put up a condition that the user needs to complete the ordering process before 5th August.
So far, the company has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus TV series with affordable pricing will feature a bezel-less ‘Cinematic’ display with 93 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and Dolby Vision support. It is also teased to feature a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is really something to look forward to in a budget model.
OnePlus has also revealed that the pricing will start under ₹20,000, which is very low compared to the pricing of the OnePlus TV Q1 series that was launched in India last year. However, the company is yet to reveal more details about the TVs.
If the leaks and reports are to be believed, then the Chinese company is all set to launch two TV models in India — 32-inch and 43-inch as they have been certified by Bluetooth SIG ahead of the launch, along with their remotes.
Some are speculating that the upcoming affordable OnePlus TV units share the same hardware as the recently launched Realme Smart TV models. This might be true as both the companies are part of BBK Electronics. However, to know if the reports are true or not, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place.
Meanwhile, the company is also set to launch a new budget smartphone series in the Indian market in July this year. The phone has been leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite and OnePlus Z but could get launched as OnePlus Nord. While the exact launch date is not yet known, the company has officially announced this new affordable smartphone series.
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi 9 smartphone in markets like Spain, Malaysia, and China. The Redmi 9 handset is a part of a series that includes other devices such as Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9C NFC edition. There is no word yet on the arrival of the Redmi 9C models. However, the next Redmi 9 model to go official could be the Redmi 9A phone. Recently, the M2006C3LG Xiaomi phone was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It is said to be the Redmi 9A phone. A variant of the same smartphone has bagged approval from the 3C authority of China.
The 3C listing of the M2006C3LC Xiaomi Redmi 9A reveals that it is a 4G phone. The handset may ship with an MDY-09-EK charger that supports 10W charging.
The predecessor Redmi 8A came with a big battery of 5,000mAh battery and its retail package included a 10W charger. However, the phone carried support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 9A’s retail box may include a 10W charger, but the device may arrive with 18W rapid charging support.
A recent leak revealed that the Redmi 9A will be coming with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. It could be featuring a waterdrop notch. The screen is likely to deliver HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It may come with a front camera of 5-megapixel.
Redmi 9 color variants
The rear side of the Redmi 9A may feature a 13-megapixel main camera. The Helio G25 SoC may power the device with 3 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to offer users with 32 GB of internal storage. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through USB-C. It may come with other features like a rear-facing fingerprint reader, IR blaster, and infrared blaster. The handset could be priced around 100 euros (~$112) to 120 euros (~$135).
Vivo unveiled the camera-centric Vivo X50 series at the beginning of this month in China. One of the major attractions of the series is the Vivo X50 Pro phone that comes with a gimbal optical image stabilization technology for its main camera. A new poster released by the Chinese firm with ‘coming soon’ text suggests that the X50 series will make its global debut in the coming month.
The Vivo X50 series is likely to arrive in multiple markets like India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The series includes three devices such as Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro, and Vivo X50 Pro+. It remains to be seen whether all three devices are made available in the aforementioned markets.
The Vivo X50 trio features a Full HD+ 6.56-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. The X50 has a flat display panel, whereas the screens of the other two models have curved edges. The X50 and X50 Pro support 90Hz refresh rate whereas the Pro model comes with 120Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 765G SoC with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM powers the X50 and X50 Pro models. These phones offer users with up to 256 GB of built-in storage. The Snapdragon 865 SoC powers the X50 Pro+ with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.
The Vivo X50 trio have 4,315mAh batteries. The X50 and X50 Pro support 33W fast charging whereas the X50 Pro+ is equipped with 44W rapid charging. They are loaded with FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 OS. The three phones feature 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.
The Vivo X50 has a 48-megapixel (with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) quad camera system. The Vivo X50 Pro has 48-megapixel (with gimbal OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera unit. The Vivo X50 Pro is equipped with a 50-megapixel (with OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera system.
Samsung is rumored to introduce the Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone on Aug. 5v along with other products like Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Recent reports have claimed that as compared to the original Galaxy Fold, its successor edition will be arriving with improved displays. Also, the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to adopt a punch-hole design for inner and outer screens. A reliable tipster from China has shared two renders that showcase the punch-hole design of the Galaxy Fold 2’s inner screen.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 inner screen render
Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be featuring a 7.7-inch flexible display. With punch-hole design in tow and a larger screen compared to the original Fold, the Galaxy Fold 2 will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. The Galaxy Fold had a 7.3-inch inner screen with a notch at the corner for housing the camera.
The original Fold came with a 4.6-inch cover display. Its successor edition is speculated to be equipped with a larger 6.23-inch cover screen with comparatively slimmer bezels. It will offer a resolution 819 x 2267 pixels resolution and support the traditional 60Hz refresh rate. Like the inner screen, the cover display of the Galaxy Fold 2 is also said to have a punch-hole design.
The Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are speculated to be equipped with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that is yet to be announced. There is a possibility that the Galaxy Fold 2 may also come equipped with it. The device may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB storage options.
A recent report had revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M41 is canceled and the next M series phone that is debut after the Galaxy M31 will be called Galaxy M51. A previous report had claimed that the Galaxy M51 will break cover by the end of June. According to a fresh report on MySmartPrice, the Galaxy M51 launch has been postponed to September.
The publication claims that its source has revealed that the arrival of the Galaxy M51 has been delayed once again due to production problems at the factories of Samsung. The report has no new information on the specifications of the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with Snapdragon 675 SoC and 8 GB of RAM. However, it is being speculated that the phone could be equipped with Snapdragon 730 mobile platform. The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the Galaxy M51.
The Galaxy M51 is expected to arrive with an AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It is likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset may feature a primary camera of 64-megapixel on its back. The phone offer users with a big internal storage of 128 GB. The other specs of the phone are under wraps.
In related news, Samsung is said to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold 2, and Galaxy Note 20 series on Aug. 5. Apart from these devices, the South Korean company is also gearing up to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 series and Galaxy Watch 3 in the coming month.
Sony recently announced that it would be launching two new Truly Wireless headphones for the Indian market. What made the announcement special is that the earbuds will be the first TWS headphones that Sony would be launching in India. Indeed, the Japanese tech giant has launched the WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 TWS headphones.
Sony’s headphones may not have the coolest of names but what they ack in an attractive name is usually made up for in the specs table. The WF-XB700 features 12mm drivers and Sony’s EXTRA BASS technology that creates precise, punchy bass rhythms while maintaining vocal clarity, perfect for those who love the EDM or Hip-hop genre.
The headphone comes with an ergonomic Tri-hold structure designed to provide for a comfortable fit. The headset also comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating, making it suitable for use under wet conditions. It offers 9-hour long battery life and it can be extended up to 18-hour with the charging case.
On the other hand, the WF-SP800N comes with a noise-cancelling design which blocks out all forms of ambient sounds. The headphone comes with an IP55 water and sweat resistance rating. The WF-SP800N also comes with Sony’s proprietary EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound. The headphones also offer long battery life and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
The earbuds have soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design that ensure a secure, comfortable fit. It equally features an intuitive touch control settings to play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume. Also, there is a Quick Attention function whereby all you need do is to place your finger over the earbud in order to turn down the volume and allow ambient sound in. You can also customise the settings to your preferences using the Sony Headphones Connect app. The battery can last up to 18 hours without noise-cancelling function turned on and with the charging box, Sony says that can be extended up to 26 hours on a single charge. With noise-cancelling, it bests 9 hours and 13 hours with the charging box. These estimates will be dependent on the volume level.
As for the prices, the Sony WF-XB700 is priced at Rs. 9900 and is already available across online and offline channels. It comes in Black and Blue colors. On the other hand, the Sony WF-SP800N is priced at Rs. 18,990 and will be available from June 26th across online and offline channels. It comes in Black, Blue and White colors.
Xiaomi has launched the Ningmei CR100 Mini Desktop CPU with a compact design and affordable price tag. The product is already available on the Youpin website for 1499 yuan (~$211) but there is a 100 yuan discount bundled with a wireless keyboard and mouse set, mouse pad, and 16GB U-disk for those who order before June 30.
The mini desktop PC comes with a compact design with a dimension of 192 x 188 x 54mm and weighing just 760 grams. The product provides a simple, more convenient and collaboration capabilities for the mobile office.
The desktop CPU is equipped with a Quad-core Intel J4105 processor paired with 8GB of DDR4 memory. There is also 256GB solid-state hard drive onboard which can meet the daily needs of ordinary users, processing multi-task files or applications without hassle. The computer also has built-in two-channel speakers as such you don’t need to use external speakers.
It is also equipped with an omnidirectional heat dissipation system and adopts an omnidirectional four-sided vacuum heat dissipation structure to achieve better heat dissipation. The CPU also comes with an array of interfaces which includes USB 3.0 ports, a network interface, VGA interface, HDMI interface, headphone and microphone jacks. At the rear, there are two USB 3.0 interfaces, SD card interface, headphone microphone interface, and a Type-C interface
The battle of entry-level began. This year the main smartphone manufacturers focused on upper-midrange phones and increased the prices of flagship phones, but they did not stop releasing entry-level devices. The latest is the Oppo A11k, just launched in the Indian market. But is it the best entry-level in terms of value for money or there are better handsets? Actually, it has several rivals in the Indian market: we believe that among the most interesting deals there are Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, despite the price hikes caused by the pandemic. This comparison will help you to understand which entry-level should be the best for your needs.
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.2, and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 12 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.4 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4230 mAh
5000 mAh, battery charging 10W
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, splash resistant
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant, reverse charging
Design
If you want the most futuristic and elegant design, just do not go for entry-level phones like these ones. But Oppo A11k, Realme C3, and Redmi 8A Dual remain devices with modern aesthetics, including a display with narrow bezels and a waterdrop notch. Unfortunately, they have a cheap polycarbonate body. But with the Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, you get some kind of protection against water. They are not waterproof, but you will not have problems if you use them while it is raining. Redmi 8A Dual even comes with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display, so it is very sturdy.
Display
Unfortunately, with each of these devices, you get a display below the average. But we are still talking about sufficient panels, with enough definition and decent overall quality. In each case, you get an IPS display with an HD+ resolution. The Realme C3 looks like the one with the highest peak brightness, and it also comes with a wider display diagonal (6.5 inches). On the other hand, with the Oppo A11k and the Redmi 8A Dual, you get a more compact body thanks to smaller displays.
Specs & Software
The highest performance level is provided by the Realme C3 not only because it has a great Helio G70 with high CPU and GPU performance (but it is still an entry-level chipset), but also because it is the only to come with up to 4 GB of RAM. The RAM is paired with up to 64 GB of internal storage (eMMC, unfortunately). Right after, we got the Redmi 8A Dual which offers the great stability of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 chipset and up to 3 GB of RAM. Oppo A11k has a lower-end Helio P22 chipset and just 2 GB of RAM. Note that Realme C3 is the only to run Android 10 out of the box. The Realme C3 is definitely the winner of the hardware and software comparison.
Camera
The brighter focal aperture of the main sensor found on the Realme C3 makes this device the most interesting camera phone of the trio. It should allow shooting better photos than Oppo A11k and Redmi 8A Dual in most of the conditions. But the Redmi 8A Dual actually comes with a better front camera which consists of a single 8 MP sensor. Again, the Oppo A11k is the most disappointing, but not by a high margin.
Battery
With its huge 5000 mAh battery and its smaller display (smaller than Realme C3), Redmi 8A Dual is able to provide an overall longer battery life. Realme C3 takes the silver medal, while Oppo A11k can not compete with its two rivals because it comes with a much smaller (but still very satisfying) battery. Redmi 8A Dual also wins the charger comparison since it provides faster charging speeds (18W fast charging) and it even supports reverse charging. Both Oppo A11k and Realme C3 charge at 10W.
Price
Oppo A11k is priced Rs.8,990/$118 in India, the Realme C3 price in India has been set at Rs. 8,999, and Redmi 8A Dual is priced Rs.6,499/$85. At the end of the day, I believe Realme C3 is a more valid device since it comes with better hardware, cameras, and Android 10 out of the box. But Redmi 8A Dual is more compact and more affordable while still providing similar specifications. In regards to Oppo A11k, you should wait for its price to drop before considering it.
Activision’s Call of Duty: Mobile garners over 250 million downloads in just 265 days across both Android and iOS. It broke the previous record of 236 million downloads held by PUBG Mobile. Also, it generated more revenue than any other ‘Battle Royale’ mobile game in the same period.
Developed in partnership with Tencent’s Timi Studios, Call of Duty: Mobile launched for Android and iOS on October 1st, 2019. Since then, the mobile title accumulated over 250 million downloads compared to 237 million downloads by PUBG Mobile and 78 million downloads by Fortnite Mobile (only iOS at launch).
CoD: Mobile is most popular in the United States accounting for 18% of total installs (45 million downloads). The second and third top countries are India and Brazil respectively.
Further, Call of Duty: Mobile also witnessed the highest revenue generation than the other two games in terms of global users spending in the duration of the first 265 days. It generated $327 million, which is 78% more than PUBG Mobile and 83% higher than that of Fortnite Mobile.
Its best performing month was its launch month October 2019 with $55 million, closely followed by May 2020 with $53 million. Again, the US ranks first in terms of spending covering about 41% ($134 million) of the total revenue. Whereas, Japan ranks second, followed by Brazil in the third spot.
Motorola has a couple of phones in the pipeline such as the Motorola One Fusion and the Motorola Edge Lite. There is a chance that one or both of these devices may be unveiled at an event scheduled for July 7.
The Lenovo-owned company has sent out invites for an event on July 7 that begins at 3 PM CET. The invite doesn’t say which product will be unveiled but the Motorola Edge Lite and the Motorola One Fusion are speculated to be announced.
The Edge Lite is reported to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 765 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It should also come with dual front-facing cameras, a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear, and a 4800mAh battery. Other expected features are NFC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and Android 10 pre-installed.
The Motorola One Fusion, on the other hand, will be a 4G device with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, and Android 10 pre-installed. It has also been reported that the phone packs a 5000mAh battery, 48MP quad rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera.
U.S -based phone maker BLU has announced a new smartphone that ticks almost all the boxes when you talk about a cool entry-level smartphone that is worth buying. Blu G90 comes with a full-screen design tailored after the 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by one of the formidable entry-level chipsets around presently – the MediaTek Helio A25.
BLU G90 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch that houses a 13MP selfie camera. At the rear aspect, the device packs a triple camera setup comprising a 16MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone also sports a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint reader.
As stated earlier, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio A25 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded via the microSD slot. The G90 runs on the latest Android 10 OS. Keeping the lights on is a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. The phone actually ships with a 10W charging adapter as well as a free rugged TPU case, glass screen protector. You also get a braided USB-C cable and wired earphones in the box.
The BLU G90 is presently on sale on Amazon for just $99. The original price is $150 but there is presently a limited time discount. It is available in black, magenta, white and blue colors.
BLU G80
Blu also introduced a new G80 smartphone which shares most of its specs with the G90. The few differences include an Helio P23 chipset on the G80 as well as a 13MP primary camera instead of 16MP. The BLU G80 comes in 3GB+64GB option only and is priced at $140.
Realme recently disclosed on Facebook that the Realme C11 will be announced in Malaysia on June 30 which is just a few days away. Ahead of the official launch, the C11 has been spotted on GeekBench database.
The Realme C11 will sport a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM. The device will also have 32GB of storage and three SIM slots whereby one will be a microSD card. We expect the company to include other memory variants.
For photography, the Realme C11 is said to pack an AI dual camera setup at the rear. The main sensor will be a 13MP sensor but the second sensor wasn’t disclosed. The camera is also said to bring support for Super Nightscape mode.
The Realme 2 Pro is receiving a new update that brings Android 10 stable to the device. The update also brings Realme UI to the mid-range phone.
Realme says the update is rolling out in stages, so not everyone will get it today. Once there are no critical bugs, a wider rollout will begin.
The manufacturer has also listed some common issues folks may experience after updating such as longer boot time after the update is done installing and slight hanging and faster battery depletion. Realme says the device should return to normal after 3 days of usage. Another suggestion is to leave the phone for 5 hours after being fully charged.
The update arrives as version RMX1801EX_11.F.07 and users have to be on version C.31 to receive the update. Some of the new features the update brings are listed below:
New UI design
New live and artistic wallpapers
Navigation gestures
Support for animated wallpapers for the lockscreen
Focus mode
Floating window for screen recording
Optimized Game Space
Random MAC address generator
Optimized camera UI
Realme share support now extended to OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi
POCO X2 just like other phones in India received a price hike in April due to the new 18% GST. On May 31st, its price was once again bumped but only for the base and mid variant. Now, the high-end 8GB + 256B also gets its second price hike making it ₹1,500 costlier than its launch price.
POCO X2 launched in India as a rebranded Redmi K30 4G in February 2020. It is the brand’s second smartphone as well as its first with 120Hz refresh rate display. Since its debut in the country, it has been one of the best contenders in the sub-₹20,000 price segment.
The handset launched in three storage configurations in India for a starting price of ₹15,999 for the base 6GB + 64GB variant. Whereas, the mid 6GB + 128GB and high-end 8GB + 256GB were introduced for ₹16,999 and ₹19,999 respectively.
But now, after two price hikes of ₹1,000 and ₹500, the POCO X2 costs ₹17,499, ₹18,499, and ₹21,499 in India for all the three variants.
Even after the increment of price, the POCO X2 still remains one of the best phones in its segment competing with the likes of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Realme 6 Pro, Realme X2, and others.
Samsung is reportedly planning to reintroduce removable battery on its entry-level line-up. The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core is said to be the first model that would be donning a removable battery. The upcoming device has ow been certified on multiple platforms.
First, the device stopped by at the Google Play Console where the key specs and an image of the model were listed. The Galaxy A01 Core also received Bluetooth SIG certification which shows it will come with Bluetooth 5.0.
The budget model also got listed at the website of the Wi-Fi Alliance. It hits with two names; SM-A013F and SM-A013F_DS (as in Dual SIM), revealing the company is preparing for multiple market launches. The Galaxy A01 Core will have Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and the certification also confirmed once again the Android 10 OS
The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core will feature an HD+ display with 1480x720p resolution. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek MT6739WW chipset which should be an entry-level SoC. The chipset has four Cortex-A53cores with the CPU running at 1.5GHz. The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM.
The Samsung smartphone will run the latest Android 10 but it is likely to be based on the Android Go platform.
In terms of the design, the phone looks like other entry-level models from Samsung. No attempt is made to trim the bezels as there are still thick bezels at the top and bottom. But it is not large enough to hold a physical button so that is lacking. The power button and volume rockers are on the right side of the phone.
Launched with a starting price of $199, the Oculus Go is an affordable standalone VR headset with a Snapdragon 821 processor, a 2560 x 1440 resolution, spatial audio, and a controller. The VR headset is sold in China as the Mi VR Standalone, the result of a partnership between Xiaomi and Oculus.
Facebook says the Oculus Go will continue to receive bug fixes and security updates through 2022. However, there will be no new apps published for the headset after December 18 and developers have until December 4 to submit new apps and app updates.
If you want to purchase a standalone VR headset now, the Oculus Quest is your best bet, though its starting price of $399 is double that of the Oculus Go. It has also been reported that a new Oculus Quest with a 90Hz refresh rate will launch by the end of the year. Hopefully, when that launches, the price of the current model will drop.
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