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  The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a flagship smartphone with several strengths. It maxes out on almost all fronts — design, display, imaging, productivity features, ingress protection, charging technology, user experience, etc. The phone is, however, expensive. This brings us to the next best in the series, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ . Priced Rs 84,999 onwards, the Galaxy S22+ has the same underpinning as that of the Ultra model but without fancy bells and whistles. That said, let’s take a look at how this premium smartphone fares in everyday use: Design The Galaxy S22+ is a lightweight smartphone made of premium material – aluminium body with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front and back. It comes in three colour options – phantom white, phantom black and green. The phantom black variant (review unit) has a frosted glass cover on the back.  Click Here

  Chinese smartphone maker Realme on Tuesday launched in India the Realme 9i . The budget smartphone will be available in prism blue and prism black colours from January 25 on Realme online portal, Flipkart, and select offline stores. Priced Rs 13,999 onwards, the smartphone will be available for early sale on January 22 on Flipkart and Realme online portal. “Staying true to our legacy of 'Dare to leap,' we are elated to introduce the first entrant in the 9 series, the realme 9i, our Ultimate Performer, sporting the first Snapdragon 680, 6nm processor. It reflects realme’s commitment to bring segment-leading, cutting-edge technology to the youth and empower them with more choices to fulfill their aspirations. We are confident that this new smartphone will attain the same level of popularity as its predecessors, cementing its appeal among millions of young users worldwide,” said Madhav Sheth, CEO realme India, VP, realme, and President, realme International Business Group. Cl...

  Android 12 has brought a lot of additional features and now a new report has claimed that the next-gen Android 13 platform may add the ability to launch QR code scans via the lock screen. According to Android Police, the screenshots show that one will get an option to enable "show QR scanner" on the lock screen. This feature is visible in the quick toggle settings. While Google might be planning to add this feature now, Samsung already offers this option. Currently, it is not clear whether activating the QR Code scan option will launch a brand-new app or may use the Google Lens app. Android 13 platform will allow apps to transfer media to nearby devices with a tap. R ead Full Article Here

  Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is gearing up to launch in India the Oneplus Nord 2 5G Pac-Man Edition . Ahead of the launch, however, the smartphone’s India pricing has been revealed by Amazon on its product listing page. The OnePlus limited edition smartphone will be available at a premium of Rs 3,000 (Rs 37,999) over the standard model (Rs 34,999) of similar specifications. Speaking of specifications, OnePlus has not confirmed the exact details about the Nord 2 5G Pac-Man Edition but this limited edition smartphone is expected to have the processor, storage and RAM configuration, display, and other specifications same as the top-tier model of the standard edition. The limited edition smartphone would, however, come with Pac-Man inspired skin. Besides, the phone is likely to boot a customised version of OnePlus OxygenOS with Pac-Man inspired themes, wallpapers, animations, and app icons. Additionally, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G Pac-Man Edition would come with the Pac-Man 256 pr...

  Homegrown lock screen content platform Glance on Tuesday partnered with tech giant Intel to launch an innovative campaign for the 11th Gen Intel Core processors on Glance's platform available on smartphone lock screens. With over 150 million Indians spending an average of 22 minutes on Glance daily, the campaign has enabled Intel to generate product awareness and discovery among PC shoppers, through impactful storytelling, surfaced on the lock screens of millions of smartphones across the country. "We are excited to have partnered with Intel for the launch of their 11th Gen Intel Core processor, contributing to their business success, and look forward to working with them on many more such campaigns in the future," Devika Sharma, Director-Sales, Glance, said in a statement. Click Here

  Google launched the latest Google Pixel smartphones Tuesday, betting on its first custom-designed system processor and a new version of the Android operating system to lure buyers away from Apple Inc.’s iPhone. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro differ only slightly in size, memory and camera specs, with both built around Google’s Tensor system-on-chip, a custom semiconductor that took four years of development. Tensor is optimized for Google’s strengths in image processing and artificial intelligence, helping deliver faster and more accurate speech recognition and better battery life. While Google’s Android is the top smartphone operating system globally, the Alphabet Inc. unit has a minuscule market share in mobile handsets. The company is now trying to stand apart from the competition with its own processor, joining Apple in making such a move. Click Here

  Xiaomi India on Wednesday announced that it has sold over 20 lakh smartphones in 5 days of the festive sale across channels. In the premium segment, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G , and Mi 11X Series received maximum demand, followed by Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi 9 Series in the mid value segment. "Continuing the brand's legacy, 'Diwali With Mi' brought attractive discounts and offers across Mi.com, the Great Indian Shopping Festival on Amazon, and The Big Billion Days on Flipkart and offline channels. On the back of a strong product portfolio, the company recorded a 10X growth in the premium segment ( >20K ) vis-a-vis last year," the company said in a statement. Read More

  HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Monday launched the 'Nokia C01 Plus', the latest addition to its C-series smartphones with a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail Ltd in India. The Nokia C01 Plus is available in India starting Monday in blue and purple colour variants for Rs 5,999 across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia.com. Customers who choose to avail the JioExclusive offer will get an instant price support of 10 per cent on the best buy price, and will have to pay Rs 5,399. In terms of specifications, the Nokia C01 Plus comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ screen with thick bezels on the top and the bottom. The smartphone houses a 2MP front facing camera. At the rear, it packs a 5MP HDR camera. Both cameras have dedicated LED flash. Read More

  Tech giant Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series on September 14 and now ahead of the official announcement, reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed the expected storage capacities for the iPhone 13 lineup. According to Kuo, the iPhone 13 lineup will start with 128GB of storage, with no 64GB option for any models. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available with up to 1TB of storage, which would be the largest capacity ever offered for an iPhone, reports MacRumors. Like other 2021 events, Apple confirmed that the September launch event will also take place virtually. The iPhone 13 lineup may mirror the iPhone 12 family of phones, with a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. The devices are said to be powered by Apple's next-generation A15 chip manufactured based on TSMC's 5nm+ process. Read More

  South Korean tech giant Samsung is expected to unveil a new budget 5G smartphone Galaxy Wide5 and that might launch as Galaxy F42 5G in India. According to GizmoChina, ahead of its official unveiling, the smartphone has arrived on Geekbench certification, revealing its key specs. According to the Geekbench portal, the Samsung Galaxy Wide5 a.k.a the Galaxy F42 5G runs on the latest Android 11 out of the box. It scores 558 single-core points and 1513 multi-core points. The listing reveals that the phone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. Read Full Article Here

  For the last couple of years, foldable smartphones have been the most talked-about tech topic in India for the smartphone industry as well as for users. Now, Samsung which initiated the new-age foldable war with Galaxy Fold is back with Galaxy Z Flip 3 that folds into the size of a wallet. The smartphone has been launched with top-end features in two variants including 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage and 8GB RAM+256GB of internal storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G 8GB RAM +128GB storage model comes at a price of Rs 84,999 while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model has been launched at a price of Rs 88,999. The smartphone comes in two colour options Phantom Black and Cream. We used the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage Phantom Black model for around a week and here is what we think about this new device. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 6.7-inch main screen on the inside, which is vertically foldable. Read More

  Global smartphone brand Vivo is likely to launch its upcoming smartphone -- Vivo X70 Pro + -- with 50MP primary camera and Snapdragon 888+ chipset on September 9. According to GSMArena, the shooters, developed alongside Zeiss, will include a 50MP 1/1.31" main snapper and a periscope lens. The main camera will have a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The ultra-wide-angle snapper will come with Sony IMX598 48MP sensor behind, while the third cam will be a dedicated shooter for portraits. Its sensor will be 12MP Sony IMX663 and will offer 2x magnification. The periscope cam will have an 8MP sensor and will support 5x zoom. Three of the four shooters will also support OIS for video stabilization, with only the ultra-wide-angle shooter missing it, the report said. Read More

  Global smartphone brand Vivo on Friday launched a new phone, Vivo Y21 , that is now available across online and offline channels at Rs 15,490. The smartphone comes with 4GB+128GB storage (expandable upto 1TB). It also offers Extended RAM 2.0, which makes use of up to 1GB idle ROM space. The 4GB+64GB variant will also be available soon. "Y21 with its trendy design and latest features will compliment our Y series portfolio. With the launch of Y21, it becomes the slimmest 5000mAh smartphone in the segment," Nipun Marya, Director- Brand Strategy, Vivo India , said in a statement. "It has been designed for our young Gen-Z consumers in India who want an all-rounder smartphone that caters to the need of their fast-paced lifestyle," Marya added. Click Here

  Chinese mobile phone maker Oppo on Tuesday said it has filed over 125 patents from its Camera Lab, established recently in India. Tasleem Arif, vice president, India research and development head, Oppo, said the company is determined to push artificial intelligence capabilities to bring high-end videography innovation to the users. "The newly launched camera lab is designed to develop localised features, camera solutions using AI and focus on developing imaging software for a better user experience. To strengthen our focus on Camera technology, our India team have already filed over 125 patents in this domain and out of these more than 50 per cent are into AI in Camera," Arif said. The lab in India aims to pursue innovations to support Oppo's leadership in imaging technology, including camera system and module innovation, computation optimisation, and algorithm research, he added. Read More

  Google has released the fourth beta of its upcoming Android 12 operating system that offers several new consumer-focused capabilities for the developers including Game Mode, AppSearch, new notification style for phone calls and others. The Game Mode allows developers to optimise gameplay by prioritizing characteristics, such as performance or battery life based on users settings or game specific configurations. Android 12 introduces AppSearch, a high-performance on-device search engine, as a system service. "AppSearch allows applications to index structured data and search over it with built-in full-text search capabilities," according to a Google update. Click Here

  Smartphone brand Vivo on Monday announced the launch of Vivo Y53s with 64MP rear camera and a 5,000mAh battery for Rs 19,490 in India. Available in two colours -- Deep Sea Blue and Fantastic Rainbow -- the device can be purchased across online platforms and partner retail stores from August 9. The 8GB+128GB storage (expandable upto 1TB) device offers 3GB extended RAM where users can download their favourite apps and run them all seamlessly. "With this launch, we continue to add new devices to our portfolio across various price points to meet our customer's expectations and provide them with unmatched immersive and premium experience," said Nipun Marya, Director- Brand Strategy, Vivo India. Y53s sports 16.71cm (6.58-inch) FHD+ display, a 64MP triple camera along with powerful 5000mAh battery. It also offers 18W fast charging capabilities. Click Here

  China’s Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola will launch Motorola Edge S Pro on Thursday. The new Motorola handset will be unveiled as the successor to the Motorola Edge S that was launched in January this year. The company shared a promotional video on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. According to the teaser, the new device is going to be Motorola’s thinnest and lightest 5G smartphone, so far. As the name suggests, the all-new Edge S Pro is an upgraded version of the original Edge S model. The handset will be launched at 5 pm IST. Motorola Edge S Pro may be available in two different colors; midnight blue and indigo vegan leather. According to the company, the Motorola Edge S Pro will be 6.99 mm thick and will weigh 163 grams. What are the key features that the new Motorola smartphone is expected to have? Let’s take a look Read More

  Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has been consistent in upgrading its Reno line of smartphones, but the changes that successive editions have brought are mostly incremental. Take for example the recently launched Reno6 Pro 5G. A successor to the Reno 5 Pro 5G (review), this smartphone brings a slightly more powerful processor (MediaTek Dimensity 1200) and OPPO’s new camera-centric innovations. Priced at Rs 39,990, the Reno6 Pro 5G is about Rs 13,000 more expensive than the Realme X7 Max (review), the only other MediaTek Dimensity 1200 system-on-chip-powered smartphone currently available in India. So, should you pay for the Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G more than you would pay for its peers in the same league just for its camera innovations? Or is there more to it that makes it a worthy package? Let us find out: Design OPPO keeps experimenting with the back cover design in its Reno smartphones. There is some of that here, too. Though the smartphone looks similar to its predecessor, it ha...

  Samsung Electronics is expected to unveil its latest Samsung foldable smartphones next month with lower price tags compared with its predecessors, industry sources said on Saturday. The South Korean tech giant is expected to start sales of the Galaxy Z Fold3 at around 1.99 million won ($1,744), which is 17 percent lower than the 2.39 million won set for the previous model, according to the sources. The price of the Galaxy Z Flip3 is also expected to be around 22 percent lower than the predecessor at 1.28 million won, reports Yonhap news agency. The latest strategy apparently comes in line with Samsung's effort to boost sales of its foldable smartphones and gain advantages in terms of the price as its archrival Apple Inc. is also set to unveil new models later this year. Read More

  South Korean electronics maker Samsung on Monday launched in India the Galaxy M32 smartphone . The budget smartphone boasts super AMOLED fullHD screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M32 will be available in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB configurations priced at Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively. It will be available in black and light blue colours on Amazon India, Samsung online store and select retail stores from June 28. As an introductory offer, consumers can avail an instant cashback worth Rs 1,250 while paying with ICICI cards. The cashback offer brings the effective ownership price of the 4GB+64GB variant to Rs 13,749 and 6GB+128GB variant to Rs 15,749. As for the specifications, the Galaxy M32 sports a 6.4-inch fullHD+ super AMOLED screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is touted to push the peak brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM) to about 800 nits for good sunlight legibility. Read Full Article Here