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Realme GT Neo 3 With 150W UltraDart Fast Charging Announced at MWC 2022

The new charging technology by Realme is claimed to deliver zero to 50 percent charge in five minutes. Realme 150W UltraDart Charging technology was unveiled at MWC 2022 on Monday (February 28) — alongside the Realme GT 2 series. The new charging technology will debut alongside the Realme GT Neo 3 later this year, the company said. Realme's ultra-fast charging technology is claimed to offer zero to 50 percent charge in five minutes. The proprietary offering is claimed to be primarily based on three distinct technologies, namely multi-boost charging pumps, temperature management algorithm, and a new lithium battery. Using its in-house updates, Realme claimed that its new 150W UltraDart Charge offers 50 percent charging in five minutes — alongside maintaining thermal temperature below 43-degree Celsius and retaining 80 percent of battery capacity even after completing over 1,000 charge cycles. The new UltraDart Charging Architecture is also touted to be the world's first archite...

Asus 8z With Dual Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 888 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Asus 8z price in India is set at Rs. 42,999. Asus 8z was launched in India on Monday (February 28). The new Asus phone, which debuted in Europe and Taiwan as the ZenFone 8 last year, is designed with a focus on consumers looking for a compact flagship. The phone comes with a 5.9-inch display that is smaller when compared to regular flagships which have over 6-inch screens. The Asus 8z also carries dual rear cameras and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. The smartphone houses triple microphones along with OZO Audio Zoom and a proprietary Noise Reduction technology to help reduce ambient noise during video recordings. The Asus 8z competes against the likes of the Xiaomi 11T Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and the OnePlus 9RT. Asus 8z price in India, availability Asus 8z price in India has been set at Rs. 42,999 for the lone 8GB + 128GB storage variant. The phone comes in Horizon Silver and Obsidian Black colour options and will be available for purchase through...

Lenovo Legion Y90 Gaming Phone, Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet Unveiled: Specifications

  Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone and Lenovo Legion Y700 gaming tablet have been officially unveiled. Though the price and availability details of the two devices will be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 on February 28, Lenovo has revealed the design and specifications of its third-generation gaming handset and tablet ahead of the event. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 144Hz refresh rate display and is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The handset comes in three different configurations and its top-end model comes with a RAID 0 configuration with SSD and UFS 3.1 storage. Lenovo Legion Y700 packs a Snapdragon 870 SoC under the hood. It has a 6,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. The specifications of the Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone and Lenovo Legion Y700 gaming tablets are announced by the company via a post on Weibo. Lenovo Legion Y90 smartphone have three RAM and storage configurations— 12GB RAM + 256...

Samsung Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A23 Specifications Leaked; May Sport Quad Rear Cameras

  Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch four new smartphones in the Galaxy A-series. Ahead of the launch, key specifications of yet-to-be-announced Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G handsets have surfaced on the Web. All upcoming Galaxy A-series models are tipped to come with quad rear camera units and 5,000mAh batteries. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is expected to be the top offering out of the four leaked devices. The handset is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G are tipped to feature Exynos 1200 processor, MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, and MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, respectively. Tipster Sam (@Shadow_Leak) tweeted the specifications of Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G. As mentioned, the Galaxy A73 5G is likely to be the most premium offering out of the four phones. Both Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A53 5G are expected ...

Samsung Galaxy A03 With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Samsung Galaxy A03 was launched in India on Friday (February 25). The new Samsung phone was introduced in Vietnam in November last year. It comes with features including dual rear cameras and a waterdrop-style display notch. The Samsung Galaxy A03 also includes an octa-core SoC and up to 4GB of RAM. The phone carries preloaded features including Live Focus, Beauty Mode, and a Smart Selfie Angle as well as has Dolby Atmos support on wired and Bluetooth headsets. Given the specifications in its segment, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is likely to face tough competition from the likes of the Motorola Moto E40, Realme C25_Y, and Tecno Spark 8C. Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India has been set at Rs. 10,499 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone also comes in a 4GB + 64GB option that is priced at Rs. 11,999. The Samsung Galaxy A03 comes in Black, Blue, and Red colours and will be available through Samsung.com, retail stores, and leading online p...

Oppo Pad With Snapdragon 870 SoC, Oppo Pencil Stylus Launched: Price, Specifications

  Oppo Pad, the first tablet from the brand, has been launched for the Chinese market. The tablet comes in Black and Purple colour options and resembles the Apple iPad in design. The Oppo Pad is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes equipped with an 11-inch LCD screen that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. The tablet also supports Oppo Pencil, a proprietary stylus developed by the Chinese brand that will be shipped along with the Oppo Pad.  Oppo Pad price, availability  The Oppo Pad will go on sale in China at 10am (7:30am IST) on March 3. Its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,370), while the 6GB + 256GB comes at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 32,160). Oppo Pad's 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 35,720). The tablet is offered in two colour options — Black and Purple. The Purple colour variant is treated with a large-area flash sand process in order to prevent fingerprints on the back.  Th...

Apple-Authorised Technicians Might Soon Be Able to Repair Face ID Without Replacing Entire iPhone

  Authorised Apple service technicians may be able to make Face ID repairs on iPhone XS and newer phones without needing to replace the entire iPhone. As per a report by MacRumors, the tech giant may soon grant Apple Stores and Apple authorised service providers access to a new TrueDepth Camera service part that consists of Face ID and front camera modules. As a result, stores and authorised providers would perform same-unit repairs when a phone suffers from Face ID issues instead of replacing the device. As described by Apple in an internal memo, the move will reduce the carbon footprint of its products by decreasing the number of whole-unit repairs. If it happens, it also means owners of iPhone XS models and newer won't need to set up a new iPhone and possibly lose data just because of a Face ID problem. It's not clear yet when this new repair process will be implemented. The company has only told technicians they will receive training and ...

Oppo Find X5, Find X5 Pro With Hasselblad Cameras, MariSilicon X Chip Launched, Find X5 Lite Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

Oppo Find X5, Find X5 Pro, and Find X5 Lite were launched at a virtual event on Thursday (February 24). The Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro both come with a dedicated Oppo MariSilicon X chip to boost image processing. The cameras on the Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro are also optimised at the software level in partnership with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad. The phones additionally bring IP68-certified water-resistant builds. In contrast, the Oppo Find X5 Lite 5G has debuted as a budget option in the series. It is essentially a rebadged Oppo Reno 7 5G that was launched in India last month. Oppo Find X5, Find X5 Pro, Find X5 Lite price Oppo Find X5 price has been set at EUR 999 (roughly Rs. 84,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The Oppo Find X5 Pro price, on the other hand, is set at EUR 1,299 (roughly Rs. 1,09,900) for the single 12GB + 256GB model. Pricing and availability of the Oppo Find X5 Lite are yet to be revealed. The Find X5 and Find X5 Pro ...

Realme Narzo 50 With Triple Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G96 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 50 was launched in India on Thursday, February 24. The new mid-range smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 600 nits of peak brightness. Realme Narzo 50 gets a 5,000mAh battery with support for SuperDart fast charging. The handset also features a Dynamic RAM expansion feature that utilises free storage as virtual memory. The launch of Realme Narzo 50 follows the launch of Realme Narzo 50i and Realme Narzo 50A in India last September. Realme Narzo 50 price in India, availability Realme Narzo 50 price in India is set at Rs. 12,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,499. The smartphone is available in Speed Black and Speed Blue colour options. Realme Narzo 50 will be available for purchase via Amazon and from the company's online store and retails stores. The first Realme Narzo 50 sale will take place on March 3 at 12 no...

Redmi K50 Price in India, Specifications, Design Tipped; Said to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

  Redmi K50 has recently been the subject of several leaks. A fresh report has now shared the expected price, key specifications, and design renders for the upcoming Redmi flagship. The Redmi K50 lineup consists of the vanilla Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro+, and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. The Gaming Edition was launched in China earlier this month. The vanilla Redmi K50 is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Its design is shown to be similar to Redmi K50 Pro. Redmi K50 price in India (expected) As per a report by tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer and Bestopedia, the vanilla Redmi K50 is expected to be priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000. The Redmi smartphone is said to launch sometime in either end of March or early April. According to the tipster, the smartphone may be offered in three colour options. The tipster has also shared some computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the upcoming Redmi K50. It is s...

Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Wi-Fi Bug Resolved, Fix to Roll Out With March Update

  Pixel 6 owners are set to receive an update to resolve Wi-Fi issues affecting Google's latest smartphones, according to the company. Users have been affected by Wi-Fi connectivity issues that reportedly occurred after updating to the February 2022 monthly update, and resetting the smartphone or the network settings was reportedly a temporary workaround for the issue. While Google states that a small number of users are affected, those affected will have to wait until the next monthly update for the fix to roll out, according to Google. Google recently responded to a user on Reddit reporting the constant shutting off of Wi-Fi on their Pixel 6 handset, which was posted on February 8. The user had noted that the disconnection appeared to occur when the smartphone was asleep, and would need to be manually reconnected. The post was later updated by the user to reveal that they had not encountered the issue after trying the Android 12L Beta 3 for over 10 days. ...

Poco M4 Pro 4G India Launch Date Confirmed for February 28, Specifications Tipped

  Poco M4 Pro 4G India launch date has been set for February 28, Poco confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement comes just a week after the company had unveiled Poco M4 Pro 5G in the country as a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G. Separately, specifications of the global variant of the Poco M4 Pro 4G smartphone have surfaced online. The upcoming handset is said to be available in two RAM and storage configurations. Poco M4 Pro 4G is tipped to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. Poco M4 Pro 4G India launch date Poco India tweeted a video on Wednesday to announce the official launch date of the Poco M4 Pro 4G in the country. The smartphone is scheduled to launch on February 28 at 7:00pm IST. The brand also sent media invites for the launch. However, the price details of the Poco M4 Pro's 4G variant are unknown at this moment. Poco M4 Pro 4G specifications (expected) Meanwhile, known tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) via a tweet has suggested key specificati...

Realme GT 2 Series Global Launch Confirmed for February 28, Will Debut at Mobile World Congress 2022

Realme GT 2 series global launch has been confirmed. The flagship series from Realme will launch on the inaugural day of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 next week. The flagship smartphone series from Realme comprises two models — the vanilla Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro. Both the devices were launched in China in early January. The vanilla Realme GT 2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC while Realme GT 2 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It remains to be seen if the global version of the smartphones will be different from their Chinese models. Through a press release and a tweet, Realme confirmed that the Realme GT 2 series will get a global launch on February 28 at 9am GMT (2:30pm IST). The flagship smartphone series will launch on the inaugural day of MWC 2022 and the event can be livestreamed on Realme UK's Twitter and YouTube channels. There is no mention of a dedicated India launch yet, but Realme CEO Madh...

Vivo’s Rumoued X80 Series Phone With Mediatek Dimensity 9000 Tops AnTuTu Performance Benchmark

  Vivo X80 lineup is reportedly in the works. Ahead of an official announcement from the brand, a Vivo phone, speculated to be the X80 Pro, has debuted on the top of AnTuTu performance benchmark ranking with an impressive score of over one million points. The flagship Vivo handset tested by AnTuTu is powered by the new Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chipset. The Vivo X80 series likely to succeed the Vivo X70 lineup is expected to include Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, and Vivo X80 Pro+ models. As posted by benchmarking platform AnTuTu on Weibo, the Vivo smartphone with model number PD2186X had a total score of 1,072,221 points. This comprises a CPU score of 277,291, GPU score of 422,365, MEM (memory) score of 192,305, and UX score of 180,530. As mentioned, this phone is speculated to be a Vivo X80 series smartphone. AnTuTu says that the phone will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor. According to the post, it is the highest score so far am...

Redmi Note 11S First Impressions: When Specs Trump Design

  Xiaomi's smartphone portfolio is a bit confusing at the moment, as the company continues to launch new phones at a rapid pace. The latest additions include the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S which  fill out a new Redmi 11 generation. We don't yet have new Pro or Pro Max models in this new series to replace the wildly popular Redmi Note 10 Pro (Review) at its price level, but the new Redmi Note 11S, which we'll be looking at today, could offer what you're looking for but at a lower price. The Redmi Note 11S is a 4G-only smartphone and its crowning feature is its 108-megapixel main camera. It's worth noting that Xiaomi has managed to offer this at a very aggressive starting price of just Rs. 16,499. The rest of the Redmi Note 11S's features are also in line with what one would expect from a phone in this segment in 2022. While there's still a lot of testing to be done before our full review is ready, here's a quick first look ...