Powerbeats Pro Paria Farzaneh special edition wireless earphones now available

Apple subsidiary Beats announced the Powerbeats Pro NBA edition in February, and now the company is back with another special edition of its wireless earphones, made in collaboration with London-based English-Iranian fashion designer Paria Farzaneh. Our collaboration with @pariafarzaneh is available now. Shop the special-edition Powerbeats Pro. https://t.co/MAJfmFUlML pic.twitter.com/y5mWyDLRPu— Beats by Dre (@beatsbydre) May 6, 2022 The Powerbeats Pro Paria Farzaneh special edition has the same design and features as the regular version unveiled back in April 2019, but the charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/powerbeats_pro_paria_farzaneh_wireless_earphones_price_sale_date-news-54227.php

vivo T1 Pro is now available for purchase in India

The vivo T1 Pro unveiled a few days ago is now available for purchase in India through vivo's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores across the country. The T1 Pro is offered in Turbo Cyan and Turbo Black colors and has two memory options - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128, priced at INR23,999 ($310/€295) and INR24,999 ($325/€310), respectively. The vivo T1 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box. It packs a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED screen having 1,300 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ certification. vivo T1 Pro The T1 Pro comes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t1_pro_5g_india_price_sale_date-news-54226.php

iOS 15.5 will reintroduce Apple Music API for third-party apps to allow playback speed adjustments

With iOS 15.4, Apple disabled the ability to change the playback speed in third-party apps using the Apple Music API and its content. However, Apple has now decided to reintroduce that feature with iOS 15.5. Word comes from Apple developer Joe Kun, who took to the Apple Developer Forums to announce that Apple re-evaluated their "previous decision to disable changing the playback rate for subscription content from Apple Music in third-party applications" and concluded that they "could safely enable that functionality again, just like before the release of iOS 15.4." "As such, this issue...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_api_third_party_app_playback_speed_ios_15_5-news-54225.php

Microsoft planning to launch Xbox TV streaming device in the next year

With cloud-based gaming platforms, companies like Microsoft can now shift their strategy in new ways previously not possible. Nearly a year and a half ago, Microsoft’s Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed that it would be possible to stream Xbox games to your TV “in the next 12 months”. The same was said again in June 2021, when Microsoft confirmed that it would be offering a Smart TV app and Xbox streaming stick in the same amount of time. In a new report from Venture Beat, “Microsoft plans to release an Xbox cloud-gaming streaming device” to be released sometime in the next 12 months. This,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_planning_to_launch_xbox_tv_streaming_device_in_the_next_year-news-54224.php

Upcoming Realme 9 5G for Europe is not the same Realme 9 5G already launched in Asia

Realme has already revealed that it's holding a Europe-specific launch event on May 12, and the products expected to make their debut in the continent on that occasion are the Realme 9 series and the Realme Pad Mini. While the Realme 9 and the Realme Pad Mini specs will remain unchanged in the jump from Asia to Europe, the same can't be said about the Realme 9 5G, according to a new rumor. The European Realme 9 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, and not the Dimensity 810. On the plus side, the LCD screen has grown ever so slightly to a 6.6" panel with 1080x2412 resolution, and it has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_realme_9_5g_for_europe_is_not_the_same_realme_9_5g_already_launched_in_asia-news-54223.php

iQOO Neo6 SE becomes official with Snapdragon 870 chipset

iQOO's Neo family has grown by one member today, with the official launch of the Neo6 SE in China, following weeks of leaks, rumors, and teasers. The iQOO Neo6 SE is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 SoC, and that's literally the only difference between this and the iQOO Neo6 non-SE, which was unveiled and released last month. Still, the rest of the package is nothing to scoff at. For people who aren't after the best possible performance (which would be where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in the Neo6 would shine), the use of an older chip in the 870 comes with an a substantial price...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo6_se_becomes_official_with_snapdragon_870_chipset-news-54222.php

Motorola Edge 30 India launch date announced

Motorola today announced that the Edge 30 unveiled last week will debut in India on May 12 and will be sold through Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and leading retail stores across the country. The Motorola Edge 30 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, boots Android 12, and comes in two memory configurations - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. But it's unclear whether both will be offered in India or if only one of them will be sold in the Asian country. Rise up to #FindYourEdge with the World's Thinnest 5G Smartphone, the all-new #motorolaedge30. Launching 12th May on @Flipkart, @RelianceDigital...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_india_launch_date-news-54216.php

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is postponed for the second half of 2022

Qualcomm was rumored to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset this month, but a leakster from China revealed we are more likely to see the platform arrive in the second half of the year. According to Digital Chat Station, who is usually on point with such rumors, the reason is the current epidemic situation in China. Political leaders in the Asian country were quoted by state agency Xinhua that relaxation of measures will “undoubtedly lead to a massive number of infections,” which will seriously impact the economy and social development of people’s lives and health. According to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8_gen_1_plus_postponed_for_the_second_half_of_2022-news-54217.php

vivo S15 is now on TENAA with full specs

The vivo S15 and vivo S15 Pro are expected to arrive this month in China. The phones were already certified at 3C with model numbers V2199A and V2203A, and the first one, allegedly the vanilla variant, is also on TENAA with full specs but no photos yet. According to the listing, it will be powered by a 3.2 GHz CPU which comes with the Snapdragon 870 chipset. The vivo S15 will have a 6.62” AMOLED screen with 1080p resolution. There is one camera on the front with a 16 MP sensor, while the main setup on the back is 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP. There will be a 12 GB RAM option and 512 GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s15_is_now_on_tenaa_with_full_specs-news-54215.php

OnePlus Nord 2T listed on retailer's website with specs, price, and images

The OnePlus Nord 2T got NBTC certified recently, suggesting an imminent launch. And while there's no word from OnePlus about the Nord 2T yet, online retailer AliExpress has listed the smartphone on its French website with its price, images, and specs. The OnePlus Nord 2T's pictures corroborate previous design leaks while giving us a better look at the smartphone and revealing new color options. The retailer also corroborates previously leaked specs, including the Dimensity 1300 SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 6.43" 90Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 80W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2t_5g_specs_price_images_retailer_listing-news-54214.php

Lenovo unveils new Slim/Yoga series laptops

Lenovo’s Slim range of premium ultrabooks (Yoga Slim outside the US) now carries four new members with the Lenovo Slim 9i, Slim 7i/7 Pro X, Slim 7i Carbon and Slim 7/7i. These are slim and light laptops with Intel or AMD processors that come in 14 or 16-inch sizes. Let’s examine the range. Lenovo Slim 9i is the flagship offering with a 14-inch OLED touchscreen display configurable with 2,880×1,800px resolution at 90Hz or all the way up to 4K (3,840×2,400px) at 60Hz. Both panels come with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 10bit colors and cover 100% of the P3 color gamut. Audio is handled by four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_unveils_new_slim_yoga_series_laptops_-news-54208.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to come in Beige, Z Flip4 will have Blue variant

Samsung is bringing new colors for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphones, an industry insider posted on Twitter. Ross Young from DSCC revealed the Korean maker will not continue with the Green paint job, and instead will introduce a Beige option of the Fold and a Light Blue variant of the Flip. The Black and Gray choices for Z Fold4 are not new - we had them on the Z Fold3 was announced, although they were called Phantom Black and Phantom Silver. Looking at the clamshell, Black is getting lighter to the point of arriving as Gray, the Cream option will be named Gold, and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_to_come_in_beige_z_flip4_will_have_blue_variant-news-54207.php

Redmi Note 11T Pro is coming this month

Xiaomi's Redmi introduced the Note 11T 5G last November in India, which is available in China as the Redmi Note 11. Today, the company announced it will unveil the Redmi Note 11T Pro later this month in China, and it could be joined by a vanilla model different from the Indian version. Redmi hasn't divulged any specs of the Note 11T Pro yet, but the company said the smartphone will have "turbo-level performance in all aspects." Moreover, Redmi GM, Mr. Lu Weibing, revealed that the Note 11T Pro is an upgraded version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is powered by the Dimensity 1100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11t_pro_china_launch-news-54206.php

Qualcomm unveils Wi-Fi 7 platforms for access points and home routers

Qualcomm announced the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series - a lineup of Wi-Fi chips for enterprise access points, premium home routers and advanced mesh systems. They offer up to 33 Gbps quad-band connectivity over 16 streams, more stable connection and minimized interference. The four platforms part of this series support much wider 320MHz channels over 2.4GHz, 5Hz, and 6GHz spectrums. It feels like Wi-Fi 6/6E arrived just yesterday, and while it was adopted in 2019 and 2020, companies are already gunning for the next-gen standard, dubbed by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_wifi_7_platforms_for_enterprise_access_points_and_home_routers-news-54205.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (2022) now available in Mexico

Last month, Samsung launched an unusual device in its home market dubbed Galaxy S20 FE (2022). The phone is identical to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G that launched back in 2020 though it lacks the bundled AKG wired earphones of the original unit. Samsung Mexico is not detailing the box contents of the “new” S20 FE 5G (2022) so we can’t say for certain if you are getting the earphones. The Samsung Mexico store has both 128GB and 256GB storage trims of the S20 FE 5G (2022) in Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Lavender and Cloud Mint colors. The 128GB trim has a MXN 13,499 ($672)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g_2022_now_available_in_mexico-news-54204.php

BOE OLED production for iPhone 13 halted

The OLED screen production for iPhone 13 by BOE, has been halted since February a new report claims. According to the Korean outlet The Elec, the design of the circuit width has been altered without prior authorization and Apple ordered its partner to halt production. The decline in production of OLED panels at BOE started with a shortage of display driver ICs, which BOE gets from LX Semicon - a South Korean semiconductor company that is also supplying LG Display. However, the more significant reason is the Chinese maker unilaterally changed the thin-film transistor, which would affect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_halts_oled_production_by_boe_for_iphone_13-news-54203.php

Motorola Moto G62 5G's launch imminent as it gets NBTC certified

Motorola unveiled the Moto G52 last month, and the company could soon launch the Moto G62 5G as it has bagged NBTC certification. The Thai certifying authority doesn't divulge any specs of the Moto G62 5G but confirms 5G connectivity and the phone's model code (XT2223-1). Motorola Moto G62 5G is NBTC certified There's no word from Motorola about the Moto G62 5G yet, but since the smartphone has been NBTC certified, you can expect the company to make it official soon. In addition to the Moto G62 5G, Motorola is also expected to announce the Moto G82. You can head this way to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g62_5g_nbtc_certified-news-54202.php

PC and tablets see strong sales in Q1 2022, Chromebook sales plummet 60% globally

The latest report from Canalys shows how PC, tablets, and Chromebook sales performed in the first quarter of 2022. Despite PC and tablet sales dropping by 3% to 118.1 million units, compared to Q1 2021, shipments are still strong compared to pre-pandemic times with a three-year CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 12% from Q1 2019. This doesn’t include Chromebooks, which sees a significant drop of 60% YoY in global shipments for Q1 2022. Apple dominated in worldwide tablet sales with 14.88 million units shipped, down 2% with 38.2% market share. Samsung ranked second and shipped 7.86...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pc_and_tablets_see_strong_sales_performance_in_q1_2022_chromebook_sales_plummet_60_globally-news-54201.php

Moto E32 quietly becomes official in Europe

Last month a couple of leaks showed us the Moto E32 which was supposedly coming soon, and today Motorola has decided to make it official with zero fanfare. The listing simply went up in Europe, and that's it - no fancy event, nothing like that. The Moto E32 comes in two colors, Misty Silver and Slate Grey. The former seems to be available first, with the latter coming soon. There's only one configuration of the phone in Europe, and that has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It has a recommended retail price of €149. Moto E32 in Misty Silver So let's see what that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e32_quietly_becomes_official_in_europe-news-54200.php

Samsung pushes updates for Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Wearable app

Samsung is pushing two updates for the Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earphones and its Galaxy Wearable companion app. Buds Pro’s new update bears the R190XXU0AVD1 build number and comes in at 2.2MB. The update changelog specifies improvements to the battery charging algorithm as well as system stability and reliability improvements. You can head over to the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and install the update to your paired Galaxy Buds Pro. Alongside the new Buds Pro update, Samsung is pushing a version 2.2.48.22033061 update to the Galaxy Wearable app. The new software adds the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushes_updates_for_galaxy_buds_pro_and_galaxy_wearable_app_-news-54186.php

Twitter begins testing Circle, Tweet to a smaller group of up to 150 people

Today, Twitter has begun testing “Circles”. You can think of Twitter Circle as the equivalent of the “Close Friends” list on Instagram. When Tweeting to your Circle, only those you've added to your Circle will be able to see and reply to your Tweets. Some Tweets are for everyone & others are just for people you’ve picked.We’re now testing Twitter Circle, which lets you add up to 150 people who can see your Tweets when you want to share with a smaller crowd. Some of you can create your own Twitter Circle beginning today! pic.twitter.com/nLaTG8qctp— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) May 3,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_begins_testing_circle_tweet_to_a_smaller_group_of_up_to_150_people-news-54185.php

Samsung announces UFS 4.0 storage with faster speeds and better power-efficiency

While a smartphone’s storage capacity is one of the most important selling points for a consumer, the type of storage is often overlooked. Most Android smartphones (and many electronics) use the UFS (Universal Flash Storage) and most flagships nowadays use either 3.0 or 3.1 UFS storage. On Tuesday, Samsung introduced UFS 4.0 which uses Samsung’s Gen 7 V-NAND memory and proprietary controller with sequential read speeds of up to 4,200 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,800 MB/s. The new storage tech will also deliver a 46% power-efficiency improvement in sequential read speeds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_ufs_40_storage_with_faster_speeds_and_better_powerefficiency-news-54184.php

Oppo's clamshell foldable smartphone is coming soon with affordable price

Oppo launched its first foldable smartphone, the Find N, back in December, but obviously the company is already working on some other upcoming devices to join its foldables portfolio. And the next one is rumored to be a vertical, clamshell 'flip phone' style foldable, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Huawei P50 Pocket. Unlike those, however, the Oppo is said to be more affordable - and that makes sense since the Find N was cheaper than its competitors too when it launched in the Chinese market. The 'flip' Oppo will apparently go for around CNY 5,000, according to a rumor out of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_clamshell_foldable_smartphone_is_coming_soon_with_affordable_price-news-54182.php

Xiaomi launches a new Redmi Note 10T in Japan

Xiaomi has 13 phones named Redmi Note 11 and it needs to do something about it. Yet we are not sure, what the manufacturer did last month in Japan is a step forward. The company launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T with 5G capabilities for the Japanese market, which is the 10th member of the previous series. Yes, it is an entirely different phone from the already known Redmi Note 10T 5G launched in Summer ‘21. This new handset comes with a Snapdragon 480 chipset and a dual-camera setup. The front of the phone is a 6.5” LCD with 1080p resolution and a punch hole for the 8 MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launches_a_new_redmi_note_10t_in_japan-news-54175.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 to bring larger cover screen

The rumors surrounding Samsung’s next generation of foldables are expanding by the day and the latest one comes from DSCC’s Ross Young who claims the Z Flip4 will bring a larger cover display. Young specifies the Flip4’s outer panel will measure over the 2-inch range though we don’t get an actual number value. Z Flip 4 will have a larger cover display than the z Flip 3. Begins with a 2 rather than 1.9"...— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) May 2, 2022 In comparison, Galaxy Z Flip3’s cover display comes in at 1.9-inches which succeed the original Z Flip’s 1.1-inch outer screen. We’ve also seen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip4_to_bring_larger_cover_screen-news-54174.php

Black Shark 5 Pro leads Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 domination of AnTuTu ranking in April

Latest ranking from AnTuTu revealed a Qualcomm domination both in the flagship and mid-range segments. Nine out of the top 10 best performing flagships run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while seven out of the top 10 midrangers are powered by the Snapdragon 870. However, Dimensity 8100-powered devices managed to steal the first top spots in the mid-range competition, while the Black Shark 5 Pro dominated the most powerful segment. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 domination here is logical, given the fact Exynos 2200 phones are not selling in China, Dimensity 9000 devices are only now coming out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_5_pro_leads_antutu_in_april_amidst_snapdragon_8_gen_1_domination-news-54173.php

Honor Magic4 Pro global release imminent, listings reveal

It seems Honor's Magic4 Pro is due to launch in Europe soon as the company’s French and UK online shops have listed the device. The French site reveals an early bird sales event taking place from May 1 – 30 with €100 coupons off the phone’s final price. The actual price was not detailed on the site but the phone was initially announced with a €1,099 asking price back in February during MWC so we can assume the early-bird coupon will bring it down to €999. Honor France is listing the Magic4 Pro in black and cyan colors but it remains to be seen if the Gold, White and Orange vegan...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic4_pro_global_release_imminent_listings_reveal-news-54172.php

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G gets NBTC certified, launch imminent

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G we've been hearing about for a few months now has been certified by Thailand's NBTC, suggesting an imminent launch. The Thai certifying authority doesn't reveal any specs of the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, but previous leaks claimed the smartphone will come with the Dimensity 1300 SoC, Android 12-based OxygenOS 12, up to 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is NBTC certified The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G will sport a 6.43" 90Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen and pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 80W charging. The smartphone will have a 32MP camera on the front, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2t_5g_nbtc_certified-news-54171.php

Motorola Moto G82's specs and images surface

Motorola announced the Moto G52 last month, and the next smartphone in line to be added to the Moto G series could be the Moto G82, which has surfaced online with its specs and images. The source claims that the Motorola Moto G82, codenamed Rhode 5G+, will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, run Android 12, and have three memory options - 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB. The "higher-end mid-ranger" will pack a 6.55" 120Hz FullHD+ pOLED screen and will be fueled by a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W wired charging support. For photography, the Motorola Moto G82 will have four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g82_5g_specs_images-news-54170.php

Google sends out May update to Pixels with a fix for weak haptics on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

It's the first Monday of the month, so today we're treated to the latest Android software update from Google. The May update includes the usual security patches, of course, but it also comes with some Pixel-specific stuff. The most important of those probably has to do with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices and their haptics. After last month's update, owners of these phones noticed that notification vibrations were weaker than before, and now this should be fixed. Of course it shouldn't have been broken in the first place, but this is the next best thing, right? And it only took a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_sends_out_may_update_to_pixels_with_a_fix_for_weak_haptics_on_the_pixel_6_and_6_pro-news-54169.php

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra pictured in official-looking renders for the first time

Next week ZTE is introducing the latest Axon series, the Axon 40, with three models expected: the vanilla Axon 40, as well as the Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 Ultra. We've seen the Ultra before photographed in a live image from the front, but today thanks to a Chinese retailer's listing of the upcoming device, we get to see its back too, via the official-looking image below. Clearly it looks like a high-end smartphone released in 2022, and what takes it to the next level is the latest-gen under-display selfie camera, which you can't see with the naked eye. ZTE was a pioneer in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_40_ultra_pictured_in_officiallooking_renders_for_the_first_time-news-54168.php

ZTE to bring designated security chip with the Axon 40 series, Pro incoming with a 100 MP camera

ZTE is introducing the Axon 40 series next Monday, and we do know it will have at least three phones - Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. The vanilla will come with a full-screen experience thanks to a third-generation technology for an under-display front-facing camera, the Ultra will have three 64 MP shooters on the back, and now we have a spicy camera-related teaser about the Pro as well - it will have a 100 MP shooter. The company also confirmed the series will bring a designated security chip which would elevate hardware protection to another level. ZTE Axon 40 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_will_introduce_designated_security_chip_with_the_axon_40_series_pro_incoming_with_a_100_mp_camer-news-54164.php

India seizes $725 million of Xiaomi assets over illegal payments

Xiaomi India had $725 million from its bank accounts seized by the Enforcement Directorate over the weekend. The state organization said the Indian division of the Chinese manufacturer remitted the equivalent of INR55.5 billion to three foreign-based entities in breach of foreign exchange laws. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi Global VP The directorate stated the huge amounts of royalties were remitted (gifted to other parties) by Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited on the instructions of their Chinese parent company. It was done “for the ultimate benefit of the Xiaomi group” in breach of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/india_seizes_725_million_of_xiaomi_assets_over_illegal_payments-news-54163.php

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G in for review

The Galaxy A33 5G is Samsung's latest entry into the compact midrange class and it's a great little phone. It has a good set of specs, looks and feels solid, particularly when you consider its price. What lets it down a bit is its retail package - you get a USB cable and a SIM tool. Fans of reasonably-sized phones will like the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G. It has what many consider the Goldilocks display size of 6.4-inch and that results in a practical sub-160mm, sub-190g frame. The phone feels great in the hand and its matte finish delivers a quality feel. It does nothing to repel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a33_5g_in_for_review-news-54147.php

Xiaomi 12 Pro goes on sale in India today

The Xiaomi 12 Pro announced in China last December will go on sale in India today starting at noon local time through Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Amazon.in, and other retail partners across the country. The Xiaomi 12 Pro comes in three colors in India with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR62,999 ($825/€785) and INR66,999 ($875/€835), respectively. But with discounts and introductory offers, you can get the phone for up to INR10,000 ($130/€125) less. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC at the helm and boots Android 12-based MIUI 13. It's built...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-54162.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

The five-week reign of the Galaxy A53 is finally at an end as the newly announced Poco F4 GT just edged it out for the top spot. The Samsung mid-ranger had to settle for the silver medal, while its stablemate Galaxy A73 rose a couple of spots to join it on the podium. The Redmi Note 11 drops to fourth position, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is now down in fifth. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has gained a spot to place sixth ahead of another phone on the rise - the Xiaomi 12 Pro is up two positions. We then have new announcement OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite in eight and Galaxy A52s in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_17-news-54161.php

Oppo Enco X2 review

Introduction Oppo’s flagship wireless earbuds for this year are in and they promise to deliver the best sound and noise cancellation from the brand to date. Developed in collaboration with Danish audio experts Dynaudio, Oppo’s Enco X2 offer almost every imaginable TWS earphone feature you could think of. There’s active noise cancellation, dual device pairing, support for the LHDC audio codec, an IP54 rating, wireless charging and a combined battery life rated at 40-hours of listening. We reviewed the first generation Oppo Enco X earphones last year and found them to be one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_enco_x2_review-news-54131.php

Poco Watch in for review

Fresh off its announcement, we have the new Poco Watch in for testing. This is Poco's first foray into smart wearables and it's in keeping with the company's doctrine - nice features at aggressive price. The Poco Watch is just €79 and is on sale from now. It comes in a simple box with the watch itself (ours is the Black but there are also Blue and Gold versions) as well as a proprietary pin charger. Controls and features on the Poco Watch are on par with the rest of the market - there's a single button that wakes the watch and then takes you to the app screen or back to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_watch_in_for_review-news-54107.php

The scrolling on the OnePlus 10 Pro is bad, and OnePlus should feel bad

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a major scrolling problem, and it makes the phone borderline unusable. To put it simply, the phone exhibits massive stutters and delays when scrolling in certain apps. My understanding is that this is brought about by the way OnePlus has configured the dynamic refresh rate system on the display. Before going any further, here is a demonstration of how this works. First, let me try scrolling through an average Instagram timeline, which over the course of time has come to be populated with more videos than photos. The significance of this will be explained...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_scrolling_on_the_oneplus_10_pro_is_bad_and_oneplus_should_feel_bad-news-54115.php

Weekly poll: are the vivo X80 and X80 Pro picture perfect or do you see some flaws?

vivo’s next camera-obsessed flagships are here – the X80 series proudly displays the ZEISS branding and uses some impressive image sensors. But is it enough for you to part with your hard-earned cash? We should note that the two phones were unveiled in China this week, but the global launch is scheduled for next Sunday. So, for now we will be working with Chinese pricing. The vivo X80 Pro starts at CNY 5,500 ($840/€790/₹63,700). It is kitted out with a lot of custom hardware, including the 1/1.3” 50MP ISOCELL GNV sensor and the upgraded vivo V1+ ISP. The main camera has a very bright...

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Flashback: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world's first phone with four cameras on its back

How many cameras are enough? How many are too many? The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) came out around three and a half years ago and it was the first ever quad camera phone. It promised a lot of versatility, allowing you to switch between three focal lengths to get the best possible framing for your shot, as rendering a shallow depth of field normally possible only with the large sensors of DSLRs. Let’s look at the camera roster of the A9. There were three usable cameras on the back and one utility module (we’ll get to the front-facing camera later). 24 MP primary camera, f/1.7 aperture,...

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Weekly poll results: OnePlus Ace/10R success hinges on the right pricing

Money, money, money – it always comes down to the price of a phone these days. The OnePlus Ace, which launched as the OnePlus 10R in India a few days ago, has potential, but the company has to hit the right price point. Many in the comments were wishing that this will be a sub-€400 phone in Europe, however, while we don’t know the exact price yet, the €450 price tag of the Realme GT Neo2 makes it unlikely. We do know the price for India: ₹39,000 for the base model (80W charging, 5,000 mAh battery) and ₹44,000 for the Endurance Edition (150W charging, 4,500 mAh battery). We mentioned the...

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