Month: August 2023

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Pixel 8 Pro Leaked By Google Ahead Of Launch

The Google Pixel lineup is notorious for being the most leaked devices. The company has once again accidentally leaked its upcoming flagship. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has leaked on the Google Store before its official release.

Pixel 8 Pro Leaked On Google Store

The company published a new set of images on the services and subscription page of Google Store. The photo shows a man talking on the phone, reportedly the Pixel 8 Pro. It is the Porcelain colour of the upcoming flagship phone. The image’s alt text confirms it: “A person takes a call on a Pixel 8 Pro phone in Porcelain.

The Pixel 8 Pro design corresponds with the previous leaks as the image shows the three-camera sensor sitting together, aligned vertically in the camera module. There is also another tiny hole below the circular LED flash, which could be the body temperature sensor.

This design differs from the Google Pixel 7 Pro, where the visor separates the three cameras on the back. The Porcelain colour is also new for the Pixel lineup, and the Pixel 8 Pro is rumoured to come in Jade, Licorice and Sky colours.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Expected Specifications and Availablity
The watch in the image is also speculated to be the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel 8 Pro will make its debut in October at the company’s Google I/O event. The phone will feature a 6.7-inch Full-HD LTPO OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on the Tensor G3 chipset and the new Android 14 out of the box. The Pixel 8 Pro will have 12GB of RAM and be available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

The phone will boast a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, 64-megapixel ultra-wide and 8-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front, there will be an 11-megapixel camera for selfies. A 4,950mAh battery with 27W fast charging support backs all of this up.

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Asus Rumoured To Shut Down Zenfone Division: Check Details Here!

Asus Zenfone lineup of smartphones has gained a reputation for offering compact and powerful devices at competitive prices. However, the Zenfone division has reportedly shut down, and the Asus Zenfone 10 could be the last compact smartphone.

Asus Zenfone Division Merged With ROG Phone

According to reports, Asus has shut down and closed the curtain on its Zenfone division due to “organization restructuring”. The company’s mobile team has two divisions: Zenfone and ROG Phone. Some employees of the Zenfone division will merge into the ROG Phone team. The company had previously reorganized its workforce within the PC Division, and the smartphone division has undergone similar changes.

Asus had promised employees that there would be no layoffs, but it looks like the company didn’t stick to its word. There have been indications that the Zenfone lineup could face the axe. The Taiwanese giant recently prevented users from unlocking the bootloader of their phones.

The company said it was a temporary move at the time, but now the older firmware packages for existing devices have been removed. The website is currently under maintenance, but users claim the package removal has been happening over the past few days.

Asus Zenfone 10 Will Be The Last Zenfone Device
While the company has yet to provide any official statement regarding this decision, it would be unfortunate news if true. The Zenfone lineup was the last hope for Android enthusiasts who preferred a compact device with flagship specifications. It was a small-sized phone with powerful specifications that rivalled the likes of the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Samsung Galaxy S23.

Asus started the Zenfone series in 2014 but failed to make a mark in the industry for numerous reasons. The series was at its peak when the company released the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 budget device in India. It offered competitive specifications at an affordable price. However, the company decided to exit the budget segment after the sales of its successor dwindled.

As the company focuses on its ROG phone lineup, a small ray of hope still exists for those looking to purchase an Asus smartphone. However, the market for small phone buyers seems to be slowly shrinking and running out of options.

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Sony Xperia 5 V Launch Date Confirmed: Check Details Here!

Sony is planning to launch the successor to the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 V. The company has now confirmed the smartphone’s launch date in a new teaser video. This will be Sony’s third smartphone release this year, after the Sony Xperia 1V and Sony Xperia 10V release.

The promo video posted by Sony teases the launch of “a smartphone that opens up new possibilities”. It showcases the phone’s camera prowess during daytime and nighttime shots. The Sony Xperia 5 V launch date has been confirmed to release on 1st September at 4 PM Japan time (12:30 PM IST).

Sony Xperia 5 V Expected Specifications
The teaser video reveals the phone will have a boxy design with bezels on the top and bottom of the screen. An LED flash accompanies the pill-shaped dual-camera setup on the back with a ZEISS T*coating. This could be a primary and ultrawide combo as the company could ditch the telephoto lens. The phone will be available in black, blue, and white colors.

Leaked specifications of the phone on Geekbench reveal it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The phone will run on Android 13 and will come with 8GB of RAM. There could be other RAM variants of the phone with up to 16GB of RAM. It has a score of 2,004 in single-core and 5059 in multi-core, according to the Geekbench test. This is similar to other phones powered by the 8 Gen 2 processor.

Other reported specifications include the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and support for micro-SD cards. It could feature a 6.1-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate surrounded by thick bezels. Furthermore, the phone could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The company will reveal the rest of the specifications on the Sony Xperia 5 V launch date.

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Honor Magic VS 2 Launch Soon? Spotlight on 3C Listing!

Get ready for some exciting tech news! Honor, a well-known brand, is about to make a big announcement at IFA 2023 in Berlin on September 1. They’re about to launch a cool new smartphone called Honor Magic V2 in specific global markets. It’s a big deal, and people are really looking forward to it.

Honor Magic VS 2: A Big Surprise!
But wait, there’s more! There’s a rumor going around about another amazing phone. It might be called Honor Magic Vs 2. This phone could fold in a special way, making it different from others. Even though we don’t have all the official details yet, it’s creating a lot of buzz.

With speculation indicating a launch in October this year, the smartphone has already made an appearance on China’s 3C certification site, sparking anticipation among tech enthusiasts. People think it might be Honor’s first phone that folds outwards, which would be pretty cool. There’s talk that it might charge really fast and work with super-fast 5G internet.

Before this, people thought there might be a phone named Honor Magic V Slim, but now they think it could be the same as this new Honor Magic Vs 2. The tech world is excited to see what happens next!

Honor Magic V2 Specifications
Sure, here are the specifications of the Honor Magic V2(already launched in China):

Inner Display:

  • 7.92-inch full-HD+ LTPO OLED screen
  • Resolution: 2,344 × 2,156 pixels
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Screen-to-body ratio: 90.4%

Outer Display:

  • 6.43-inch full-HD+ LTPO display
  • Resolution: 2,376 × 1,060 pixels
  • Peak brightness: Up to 2,500 nits
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz

Performance:

  • Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • Up to 16GB RAM
  • Up to 1TB inbuilt storage
  • Runs on Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2
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Nokia Launches New Colours For Nokia 2660 Flip in India

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2660 Flip in two new colours. The Finnish company launched the device last year in the country. The flip phone has now received two fresh shades: Pop Pink and Lush Green.

Nokia 2660 Flip Pricing and Availability

The Nokia 2660 Flip new colours will go on sale from 12 PM IST on August 24th on Amazon and the Nokia website. The new colours colour options will join the existing Black, Red and Blue variants, which are available for Rs.4,699

According to HMD Global, the Flip phone market share has doubled YOY, and the company expects the segment to grow further as people look to spend time with their community instead of their smartphones. The original Nokia 2660 Flip debuted in 2007, while the new version aims to capture the interest of Gen-Z and Millennials through its vibrant and contemporary design.

Nokia 2660 Flip Specifications

The phone features a 1.77-inch QVGA cover screen and a 2.8-inch display with a keypad underneath. The buttons are large and tactile, making navigating the user interface easy. A dedicated emergency button lets you quickly dial any of the five contacts you have saved

The feature phone runs on a Unisoc T107 single-core processor at a clock speed of 1GHz. It has 48MB RAM and 128MB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. There is a 0.3-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back of the phone. You get 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio and a micro USB port on the connectivity front.

Furthermore, it features a 1450mAh battery that can provide weeks of standby time. It can offer clear call quality and has an adjustable volume function, which is hearing aid compatible (HAC), making it accessible to everyone. The company also offers 1-year replacement guarantee against hardware defects.

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Realme 11X and Realme 11 5G Launched In India: Check All Details

Realme has launched two new smartphones in India: Realme 11X and the Realme 11 5G.The company has also launched the Realme Buds Air 5 and Realme Air 5 Pro TWS in the event. These new budget phones will complete the rest of the Realme 11 lineup and join the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro Plus.

Realme 11X and Realme 11 5G Pricing and Availability
The Realme 11X and Realme 11 5G will be on sale at noon on August 29th and August 30th, respectively. The Realme 11 5G has been launched for a starting price of Rs.18,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, whereas the 8+256GB variant will be available for Rs.19,999.It will be available for pre-booking today from 1:30 PM.

On the other hand, the Realme 11X 5G will be available for Rs.14,999 for the 6GB+128 GB variant and Rs.15,999 for the 8+128GB variant. The 11X will go on sale for an early bird sale today from 6 PM to 8 PM on Flipkart.

Those interested in the Realme 11 5G can get up to Rs.1,500 off using the bank offer and coupon on the 128GB variant. The company also offers prospective buyers six- and nine-months of No Cost EMI.

Customers buying the 11X 5G during the early sale can get Rs.1,000 off, including Rs.500 bank offer and Rs.500 coupon. An Anniversary sale will also be on August 25th from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Flipkart also offers three- and six-month No-Cost EMI options on the device. There is also Rs.1,000 exchange bonus on the 128GB variant of the 11X 5G for those who don’t have HDFC or SBI cards.

Realme 11X and Realme 11 5G Specifications
Both the Realme 11 and 11X 5G sport a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120hz refresh rate. The phones feature the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor based on a 6nm architecture.

The Realme 11 5G will be available in 8+128GB and 8+256GB storage variants. The phone features a 108-megapixel primary camera with a 3x zoom capability. A 2-megapixel portrait sensor compliments it. For selfies, you get a 16-megapixel front-facing camera in the punch-hole cutout. Furthermore, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SUPERVOOC charging.

The Realme 11X 5G can be purchased in 6+128GB and 8+128GB storage variants. The phone packs a 64-megapixel primary sensor with 2x zoom capability. A 2-megapixel portrait sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera back it up. The phone also has a 5,000mAh battery and includes a 33W SUPERVOOC charger in the box.

The Realme 11 5G be available in Glory Gold and Glory Black, whereas the Realme 11X 5G can be purchased in Purple Dawn and Midnight Black.

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OnePlus Open Leak Reveals Colours and Specifications

OnePlus has been preparing to enter the foldable segment with its upcoming OnePlus Open. New leaks have revealed key specifications and colours of the device.

OnePlus has been teasing the launch of the OnePlus Open, the company’s first folding phone. It will bring the same hardware as the Oppo Find N3 to the international market. According to a leak by tipster Max Jambor, the Open will be the first globally available folding phone to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

OnePlusOpen might be the first real globally available competitor to Samsungs newly launched #GalaxyZFold5 – the new performance beast will be available in two colors: Voyage Black and Emerald Eclipse

OnePlus Open leak indicates it will be available in Voyage Black and Emerald Eclipse. The company has launched every single OnePlus flagship in the same colours since the OnePlus 10. It seems like OnePlus has grown fond of the Black and Green colour scheme, and the Fold will continue this trend.

OnePlus Fold Expected Specifications
A previous OnePlus Open leak has suggested it will have the biggest and sharpest screen among all foldable screens. It will feature a 7.82-inch AMOLED inner screen with a 2268 x 2240 pixels resolution. This will result in a pixel density of 426 PPI, the highest for any folding phone. It is larger than competing phones like the Z Fold 5 and the Google Pixel Fold, which offer a 7.6-inch display outer screen.

The outer screen will reportedly have a 6.31-inch size with a resolution of 2484 x 1116 pixels. The phone will have a pixel density of 431 ppi with a 20:9 aspect ratio. This makes it wider and more accessible to hold than other folding phones. Both screens will feature a 120Hz refresh rate for a fluid experience.

Other rumoured specifications include 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. The Chinese company is even considering the possibility of a 24GB RAM version. The phone will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and ship with Oxygen OS 13.1 based on Android 13.

It is speculated to arrive with a 50-megapixel primary, 48-megapixel ultrawide and a new 64-megapixel periscope lens. Like past OnePlus flagships, the Open could come with Hasselblad branding next to the cameras.

OnePlus Open Availability and Expected Launch Date
The phone was scheduled to launch in August but has been delayed due to a screen replacement. Apparently, OnePlus switched from a BOE-sourced panel to a Samsung-manufactured one due to some quality issues. However, this is not the reason behind the postponement of the launch, according to tipster Yogesh Brar.

OPPO Find N3 Flip China launch is scheduled for end of August.

OnePlus Open Global launch is expected to happen by late September – early October.

Apparently the delay is not just due to display switch but also due to the Nokia – OPPO royalty case.

Brar claims that the actual reason behind the delay is the ongoing patent dispute between Oppo and Nokia. The launch will now take place in late September or early October. As a result, the company will need to get past any legal issues if it wants to release the foldable globally. Due to the failure to sign a licensing agreement, the BBK group had to suspend the sales of its devices in Germany. Oppo is currently engaged in a legal battle with Nokia, and it will need to settle the litigation for a successful global launch of the phone.

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Motorola G84 5G Design And Specifications Leaked: Check All Details Here!

The Motorola G series of devices is reputed for offering great specifications on a budget. New renders have leaked the Motorola G84 5G design, offering us a more detailed look at the smartphone.

Motorola G84 Design Leaked

The Motorola G84 5G is the successor to the widely popular Motorola G82 launched last year. Thanks to new press renders, the smartphone has leaked in all its glory, providing us with a glimpse of its design. The phone has received TFDRA and FCC certifications, meaning an official launch could be imminent.

Motorola G84:Expected Specifications

The smartphone has a boxy design with a raised square camera module on the back. This camera island houses a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. Below the camera module, you will find the iconic Motorola logo. There is no clarity on whether the phone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner or one embedded in the power button

The volume and power buttons are on the right, whereas the SIM card tray is on the right. The front features a display with a centre punch hole surrounded by thin bezels. At the bottom of the phone, you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-Type C port, and a speaker grille. The phone will also pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

The Motorola G84 5G will be available in Red, Black, and Gray colours. There will be two variants on offer with 4GB RAM+128 GB storage and 8GB RAM+256GB storage. While there isn’t much information available about the smartphone, we can expect it to arrive with a 120Hz OLED display and a chipset that supports 5G connectivity, similar to its predecessor. It will arrive in India in the third quarter of 2023, which is around September-October of this year.

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Samsung Confirms It Is Working On Foldable Tablet And Laptop

Samsung is planning to introduce new foldable tablets and laptops into the market. An executive has confirmed that the company plans to add these new form factors to the foldable category.

Samsung Could Release A Foldable Tablet In The Future
Samsung has had experience in creating foldable devices for a while and has launched five versions of its foldable smartphones. Last month, the South Korean giant launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. These devices brought substantial upgrades and improvements over their predecessor.

The Business Head of Samsung Mobile eXperience, TM Roh, has now confirmed in an interview that Samsung is preparing to launch new foldable tablets and laptops. Roh expresses the company’s confidence in the viability of a foldable Android tablet, citing the popularity of the tablet market. He further says that it is a part of “human nature for so long to read books or use notebooks”.

Samsung Is Also Working On A Foldable Laptop
Roh claims that similar to notebooks, foldable tablets are easy to carry anywhere and will protect the information stored inside. Samsung is “investing a lot of resources” to bring folding technology to tablets and laptops. He says the company is ready to deliver “meaningful innovation” to consumers once the foundational technology is developed.

Roh believes that for a folding tablet to be successful, it needs to “include a screen large enough to be easily used, in a thin form factor”. He cited the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with a 14.6-inch display as an example. However, he did not elaborate on a definite launch timeline for these products.

Samsung has been teasing the possibility of folding tablets for a while. The company showcased a foldable tablet concept at CES last year. Rumours had also surfaced that the company would release a “Galaxy Z Tab” at its Unpacked event, but they proved to be wrong. Reports suggest that companies like Apple and Google are also exploring the potential of foldable tablets, meaning that Samsung could face competition in the future.

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Vivo Y77T Launched: Explore The Full Range Of Details

The Vivo Y77T was launched in China last Friday and it’s reportedly performing well in the market. However, the phone hasn’t been released in India yet. The device boasts impressive features like the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and 44W Fast Charging Support. For more details about the newly launched Vivo Y77T, including its specifications and pricing, you can read the complete article.

Pricing
The Vivo Y77T comes in black, blue, and gold colours. The version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs about CNY 1,399 (around Rs. 16,000), while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at around CNY 1,599 (almost Rs. 18,000). This phone is currently only available in China and not in India. Whether it will be launched in India is uncertain – we don’t have confirmation yet.

Vivo Y77T Specifications


Here are specs of Vivo Y77T:

Display:

  • 6.64-inch full HD+ display (2388 x 1080 pixels).
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz, Touch sampling rate: 240Hz.

Operating System:

  • Runs on Android 13-based OriginOS 3.

Processor and Memory:

  • Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC.
  • Up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
  • Up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage.

Camera:

  • Dual rear cameras: 50-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel lens.
  • Front camera: 8-megapixel sensor in a hole-punch slot at the top of the display.
  • LED flash accompanies the rear cameras.

Battery and Charging:

  • Backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
  • Supports 44W wired fast charging.

Security:

  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Connectivity:

  • Supports 5G and Dual 4G VoLTE.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C connectivity.
  • Features a 3.5mm audio jack.

Dimensions:

  • Black variant weighs 190 grams.
  • Black variant measures 164.06mm x 76.17mm x 7.98mm.
  • Additionally, Jade blue and gold variants have a thickness of 8.07mm.