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Vivo Y21T Price in India, Specifications Surface Online Ahead of Expected January 3 Launch

Vivo Y21T price in India is suggested to be set at Rs. 16,490. Vivo Y21T price in India and specifications have been leaked online — just days ahead of its official launch. The Vivo phone will come with features including a full-HD+ display and 128GB of onboard storage, as per the leak. The Vivo Y21T would also come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. The smartphone is speculated to launch in India as early as next week and would compete against the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G and Realme 8. It is also said to have two distinct colour options to choose from. Vivo Y21T price in India (expected) A tipster who goes by username @Agarwalji_Tech on Twitter has shared an image that suggests that the Vivo Y21T price in India will be Rs. 16,490. The surfaced image also shows the back of the phone in two different colours and highlights its features, including a 90Hz screen refresh rate. Vivo Y21T specifications (expected) In addition to the pricing, tipste...

Realme 9 Pro Reportedly Spotted on Multiple Certification Websites, Indian Variant Also Tipped

Realme 9 Pro Indian variant is said to have a different model name than others. Realme 9 Pro smartphone has allegedly been spotted on various certification websites, hinting at the phone's imminent launch in multiple markets. As per multiple reports, the smartphone was spotted on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), and Indonesian Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) website. The handset is also said to be spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) platform, suggesting a launch in the country soon. Realme 9 Pro is believed to be a part of the Realme 9 series of smartphones which are tipped to launch in the first quarter of 2022. As per a report by MySmartPrice, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3472 has been spotted on NBTC, TKDN, and EEC. The report says that this particular handset is Realme 9 Pro, a successor to Realme 8 Pro. However, a report by Nashville Chatter ...

Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro December 2021 Update Paused Amid Call Drop Issues

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones to get the fix by late January. Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro December 2021 update has been paused due to reports of call drops, the company has said. The technology giant has said that they have identified a fix that will roll out in a software update by late January. Google's newest phones have been at the centre of controversy because of various glitches on the software front. Since the phones' launch in October, various users of the newest Pixel smartphones have been complaining of issues. With a statement on its support page acknowledging the problem, Google said it has identified a fix to the problem that various Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users reported regarding call drops or disconnection. It also said that the fix will be rolled out in a software update by late January, and it will “include all the fixes and improvements that were originally planned in December”. This means that users will get feat...

LG's Next-Generation OLED EX Technology Delivers Improved Brightness, Allows for Smaller Bezels in TVs

LG plans to start incorporating OLED EX technology into all its OLED panels starting in the second quarter of 2022. LG Display has announced its next-generation OLED technology — dubbed OLED EX — which, according to the company, will increase brightness by up to 30 percent, boost picture accuracy and allow for smaller bezels in finished products. As per an announcement from the company, these improvements are due to two key changes. The first is the use of an element known as deuterium in the chemical make-up of LG's OLED panels, and the second is the incorporation of algorithmic image processing. LG said that the latter will predict the usage of each individual light-emitting diode in TV based on personal viewing habits to "precisely (control) the display's energy input to more accurately express the details and colours of the video content being played." LG claims that reduced bezel sizes with OLED EX are a little more concrete. The company says that based on calcu...

Oppo Enco M32 Earphones India Launch Set for January 5, Specifications Revealed

Oppo Enco M32 specifications have been revealed by the company. Oppo Enco M32 neckband-style earphones India launch has been set for January 5, the Chinese company announced while revealing its specifications. The pair of earphones will offer various features including fast charging technology, long battery life, dual-device fast switching, and IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The upcoming Oppo headset is the successor to the Enco M31 earbuds that were launched in May last year. The Oppo Enco M32 earphones will be available on Amazon, and are currently teased in Black colour options. As per the announcement by Oppo on its official website, the Oppo Enco M32 will be launched on January 5. The same information is available on an Amazon listing page which also shows a table differentiating between the features of Oppo Enco M32 and Oppo Enco M31. The upcoming earphones are currently teased in Black colour option but they could debut in multi...

Realme XT Allegedly Explodes, Company Assures to Address User Concerns

A couple of images of the Realme XT handset with severe burn damages has been posted on Twitter. Realme XT has allegedly exploded in a fresh incident which has been reported on the social media. The phone appears to be completely damaged due to the blast which is said to have taken place earlier this week. Realme has issued a response on the matter and assured to address the concerns of the affected user. Last year, another Realme XT had reportedly exploded in just hours after its purchase. The company in that case blamed “external force” as the reason for the blast. Twitter user Sandip Kundu posted a couple of images of the Realme XT handset with severe burn damages. The user alleged that the phone, which belonged to his friend, exploded on Tuesday evening. He tagged Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth in his tweet to bring the issue into notice. The official Realme India Support account on Twitter had initially apologised on the matter and asked ...

OnePlus Nord 2 Receiving OxygenOS A.15 Update With December 2021 Security Patch, Improved Video Stability

OnePlus Nord 2's latest OxygenOS update also fixes an issue with Bluetooth calling. OnePlus Nord 2 is getting its OxygenOS A.15 update globally, bringing the December 2021 Android security patch along with a few bug fixes and other minor system upgrades. The update also packs improvements in camera video and fixes an issue with Bluetooth calling. Launched in July this year with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11.3, the smartphone has been getting monthly updates since then. Last month, the phone got improvements such as power-consumption optimisations. OnePlus says that it is an incremental rollout, which means few users will receive the update first, before it is more broadly rolled out. OnePlus Nord 2 update changelog As per a post by OnePlus on its forum, the OnePlus Nord 2 handsets in various regions are getting OxygenOS A.15 update. An update with the firmware version DN2101_11.A.15 is rolling out in India. The European variant, and users in North America ar...

OnePlus 10 Spotted on Chinese Certification Site Ahead of Official Announcement

A OnePlus phone has appeared on the certification site with a model number NE2210. OnePlus 10 has purportedly received certification from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Although OnePlus has not yet confirmed the existence of the OnePlus 10, the phone is speculated to come alongside the OnePlus 10 Pro. The OnePlus 10 is expected to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It would also include some upgrades over the OnePlus 9 that was launched earlier this year. Further, the OnePlus 10 may come with 5G support for faster connectivity. As initially spotted by 91Mobiles, a OnePlus phone has appeared on the MIIT website with a model number NE2210. It is speculated to be the OnePlus 10. The online listing confirmed 5G connectivity and dual-SIM support on the OnePlus phone. However, it doesn't provide any further details. Although the OnePlus 10 launch is still not confirmed by the Chinese company, the listing on the MIIT s...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Unboxing and Review Videos Surface Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is tipped to feature the same sensors as the Galaxy S20 FE. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to launch in January. But the much-awaited successor of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has already been spotted in several leaks online. A Reddit user now claims that he was been able to purchase the unreleased smartphone at a retailer in South Africa. They have shared an unboxing and a small review video of the handset on YouTube. The video shows a slim packaging that suggests Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will not ship with a charger in the box. A video of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE being unboxed was shared by Redditor u/UnknownWon, spotted by GSMArena. The video shows the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE sporting a familiar design, resembling the Galaxy S21 series. However, unlike the Samsung Galaxy S21, which had a different colour tone for the camera module, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone sports the same colour across the back of the smartphone, as per the video...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 12 Update Rollout Resumes: Report

Samsung earlier suspended Android 12 rollout after many users reported issues with the update. Samsung has reportedly resumed rolling out the stable version of the Android 12-based One UI 4 update. The update was recently paused when many users reported issues regarding compatibility with Google Play. The One UI 4 update was rolled out for Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones. Samsung has also mentioned that it has collaborated with Google in order to eliminate the issues faced by users. The update for the aforementioned Samsung Galaxy smartphones is now said to be rolling out globally. As per a report by XDA Developers, Samsung is finally resuming the rollout of the stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3. As mentioned earlier, Samsung said (via a moderator on its forum) that it has collaborated with Google to resolve the com...

Realme GT 2 Pro Variants Revealed as Pre-Launch Sale Begins in China

Realme GT 2 Pro is listed to come in two colour options. Realme GT 2 Pro pre-sale is now underway in China on various online platforms. At the same time, two variants as well as colour options of the smartphone have also been revealed. The smartphone, along with the vanilla Realme GT 2, will be launched on January 4 in China. The premium handset will likely to one of the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Recently, a Realme executive revealed that the Realme GT 2 Pro will feature a 2K display with a resolution of 1,440x3,216 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme GT 2 Pro has been listed on various e-commerce websites including JD.com and the company's online store for pre-launch purchase/ blind sale. Those interested can pay CNY 1 (roughly Rs. 12) to order the Realme handset, and the rest of the amount can be paid on the phone's launch day (January 4). Customers can also win gifts in this mode. T...

iPhone 14 Series to Ditch Physical SIM Card Slot in Favour of eSIM: Report

Unlike previous models, the iPhone 13 series supports dual-SIM connectivity using eSIM. Apple is preparing to bring its new iPhone models without a physical SIM card slot starting September 2022, according to a report. The iPhone models in question would instead include only eSIM support for cellular network connectivity. The change may take place with the iPhone 14 family next year. Apple has been offering eSIM support on its iPhone models since the launch of the iPhone XS in September 2018. However, all the iPhone models at this moment have a Nano-SIM card slot alongside providing eSIM support. Citing a seemingly legitimate document shared by an anonymous tipster, MacRumors reports that Apple has recommended major US operators to prepare for eSIM-only smartphones by September. Some carriers are said to start offering select iPhone 13 models without a Nano-SIM card in the box in the second quarter of 2022 as part of the transition. This would enable users ...

Mi TV EA70 2022 4K TV With 70-Inch Display, Stereo Speakers Launched

Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 is priced at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 38,800) in China. Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 with a 70-inch display has been launched in China. The 4K TV is powered by a 64-bit quad-core processor and is equipped with two stereo speakers. Xiaomi says that the TV features a premium one-piece 2mm metal frame that offers a 97.9 percent screen-to-body ratio. The TV runs “newly-upgraded” MIUI for TV that brings accurate mass content search and smarter voice control, the Chinese company says. There is also a minimalist mode that is said to be suitable for elders. The Xiaomi TV comes with a Bluetooth voice remote control. Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 price, availability The Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 price has been set at CNY 3,299 (roughly 38,800). It is now available for preorders on Xiaomi online store mi.com in China. The TV will go on sale from December 31, and will be available in a Black colour variant. Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 specifications Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2...

MIUI 13 Launch Set for December 28, Promised to Have Improved ‘System Fluency’

MIUI 13 is claimed to deliver 20–26 percent of improved “fluency” for system apps and 15–52 percent improved “fluency” for third-party apps over MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Version. MIUI 13 launch is set for Tuesday, December 28 — alongside the debut of the Xiaomi 12 series. The new MIUI version is claimed to deliver a list of performance improvements over MIUI 12.5. Xiaomi also claims that MIUI 13 will deliver improved “system fluency” and stability. The next-generation MIUI will come pre-installed on the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, MIUI 13 is also reportedly coming to a list of existing Xiaomi models, including Mi Mix 4, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, and Redmi K40 series, among others. Xiaomi has announced the launch date of MIUI 13 on Weibo. The launch will take place at 7:30pm CST Asia (5pm IST) on Tuesday. Alongside announcing the launch date, Xiaomi has promised to deliver 20–26 percent improved “fluency” for system apps and 15–52 percent improved “fl...

Xiaomi 12 Series Phones Confirmed to Pack Surge P1 Chip; Full Specifications, Live Images Leak Online

Xiaomi 12 series is set to launch on December 28 in China. Xiaomi 12 series is all set to go official in China on December 28. The new smartphone series is said to include Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro models, alongside two others. Just days before the official debut, the company has released multiple teaser posters of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro phones via Weibo, revealing their design and specifications. Xiaomi 12 series phones are confirmed to carry Surge P1 chips for power management. The vanilla model is teased to feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera, while Xiaomi 12 Pro is confirmed to pack a dual-core four-unit speaker system, tuned by Harmon Kardon and 120W fast charging support. Additionally, the renders and full specifications of the Xiaomi 12 series handsets have been tipped, leaving very little to imagination. Xiaomi on Weibo shared a series of posts to tease the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series phones. According to Xiaomi, the handsets will have Surge P1...

Is Oppo Find N the Finest Foldable Phone That You Can’t Get in India?

Oppo Find N seems to be the company’s answer to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Oppo Find N has debuted as the company's first foldable phone. The smartphone is claimed to be a result of four years of research and development and the final product coming out of six generations of prototypes. Oppo also touted to have used a list of refinements on the Find N to deliver a better foldable experience. The phone appears to be a strong competitor against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 that was launched as the third iteration of the Galaxy Fold earlier this year. To talk about the Oppo Find N and how it is standing against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, host Akhil Arora speaks with Reviews Deputy Editor Roydon Cerejo and Senior Reviewer Aditya Shenoy on this week's episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital. The Oppo Find N carries a starting price tag of CNY 7,699 (roughly Rs. 90,700) for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, while its top-end 12...