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OnePlus Ace Race Edition Could Launch As OnePlus Nord 3 In India; When Is It Coming?

OnePlus is most likely to launch the Nord 2T 5G on May 19 in India. Apart from this, the brand has another model waiting to be launched and it is likely to be the Nord 3. Earlier this month, tipster Mukul Sharma also spotted the OnePlus Nord 3 on the official OnePlus India website, hinting at an imminent launch in the Indian market.



As of now, OnePlus has not confirmed anything regarding the upcoming Nord 3. However, multiple reports have given us an idea of what to expect from the same. Going by this, it seems the recently leaked OnePlus Ace Race Edition is likely to launch in India as OnePlus Nord 3. The OnePlus Ace Race Edition is confirmed to unveil on May 17 in China.

Going by the leaked info, the Nord 3 will come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will run the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. For imaging, the device will have a triple-camera setup housing a 64MP primary shooter. An 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro shooter. There will be a 4,900 mAh battery that will support 65W fast charging tech. It will also include an under-display fingerprint sensor and run Android 12 out-of-the-box.

OnePlus is selling its Nord series and high-end numbered series in the country. There is a chance the brand might launch the new Ace Race Edition in only select markets like its home country. Given that OnePlus already launched the Dimensity 8100 Max-powered OnePlus 10R phone in India, the company might introduce another Dimensity 8100 Max powered phone in the Nord series.

So, the brand might launch the Ace Race Edition phone as the Nord 3 with a slight tweak. Rumors suggested that the OnePlus Nord 3 will go official by July in India while the exact launch timeline is yet to be revealed. Also, we suggest our readers take this piece of info with a pinch of salt as we don't have any confirmation from the brand.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-ace-race-edition-could-launch-as-oneplus-nord-3-in-india-when-is-it-coming-080631.html

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G Budget Smartphone Is Coming Soon: Features & Specs

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G smartphone has been the subject of a number of headlines and reports lately. The phone was recently spotted in the database of the Bluetooth certification website. In addition, a few live images of the upcoming Galaxy M series offering were leaked on the interwebs. Now, the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G has cleared yet another certification from the Federal Communication Commission.



The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G has allegedly been spotted in the database of the FCC. The phone has received the certification with the model number SM-M135M. The FCC listing has revealed that the device will be arriving with 15W fast charging support. As of now, it's not clear if the company will be bundling the 15W fast charger with the device or not. No other details about the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G have been revealed by the FCC certification.

The previous reports have indicated that the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G will be arriving with support for Bluetooth 5.0. The phone will likely offer a dual primary camera module on the back. The device could offer a 50MP primary camera, which will be accompanied by a 2MP secondary depth sensor. The phone is expected to come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with likely a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The handset is also rumored to offer a waterdrop notch above the screen to house the selfie snapper.



Talking about the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G's predecessor, the Galaxy M12 arrived with a waterdrop notch, a quad-camera module on the back, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device boots Android 11 with the One UI 3.1 on top. The phone is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core Exynos 850 processor, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage.

The handset comes with a 6.5-inch TFT LCD HD+ display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate.   There's a 48MP primary camera on the back, which is accompanied by a 5MP secondary snapper and a couple of 2MP snappers. For selfies and video calling, there's an 8MP camera on the front of the device. Connectivity-wise, the phone has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB port for charging. A 6,000 mAh battery completes the list of the specs.

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is priced at Rs. 9,499 and is currently not available to buy on most of the e-commerce platforms. The device may be up for grabs in some of the offline retailers across the country.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-m13-5g-budget-smartphone-is-coming-soon-features-specs-080635.html

Apple Extra Exchange Offer: Discounts On Android Smartphones For iPhone Buyers

Apple has been running the exchange offers on its official site to let buyers get attractive discounts on trading in their old smartphones to buy an iPhone. As a part of the exchange offer, the buyers can trade in their old smartphone to buy an iPhone. However, the exchange discounts are not great and buyers usually sell their old smartphones in the local market and buy an iPhone later without opting for the exchange offer.



The situation seems to be all set to change as Apple has brought in an extra trade-in credit discount on eligible iPhones and Android smartphones. Notably, this is a limited period offer for potential iPhone buyers.

This extra trade-in credit ranges from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 4,000 for old Android smartphones and Rs. 3,000 for old iPhones. This is an extra discount that can be availed on top of the exchange value of the old device. This offer will be available until May 31, 2022 in India. If you want to trade in your old Android smartphone, then you can check out the total exchange cost including the extra trade-in credit from here.



If you are using any of these Android smartphones and want to get a discount on the same to get a new iPhone, then here we detail the exchange discount including the additional trade-in cost.

The users of OnePlus smartphones can get attractive discounts on the exchange. Notably, the OnePlus 8 will get up to Rs. 15,300 as the total exchange discount while the OnePlus 8T will get up to Rs. 16,300 as the discount on exchange. Users who exchange the OnePlus 7 Pro will get up to Rs. 16,100 exchange discount and users of the OnePlus 7T will get up to Rs. 14,200 exchange discount.

Likewise, the dated models including the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will get up to Rs. 9,400, Rs. 10,600, Rs. 7,900, and Rs. 7,300, exchange discount respectively. The OnePlus Nord users can trade in their device for up to Rs. 13,500.   

Moving on to the Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy S10+ users can trade their smartphones for up to Rs. 12,150. On the other hand, the Galaxy S10 will sell for up to Rs. 10,000 on exchange. The Galaxy Note 9 can be sold for up to Rs. 11,000 and the Galaxy Note S9+ can be sold for up to Rs. 6,900. The affordable Samsung Galaxy M20 can be exchanged for up to Rs. 3,900.

When it comes to the Redmi smartphones, the Redmi Note 8 will get up to Rs. 4,990, Note 8 Pro will get up to Rs. 6,180, Note 7 Pro will get up to Rs. 8,400, and Note 5 Pro will get up to Rs. 3,525 total exchange discount on buying a new iPhone via Apple exchange offer. The Poco F1, which was one of the best selling smartphones in the country, will get up to Rs. 7,165 exchange discount.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-extra-exchange-offer-discounts-on-android-smartphones-080640.html

Oppo Reno 8 Looks Like A Mini Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

A possible render of the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 has been leaked online by Digital Chat Station. The Oppo Reno 8 is an upcoming mid-range smartphone with a premium design, and the leaked render suggests that the design of the Oppo Reno 8 seems to be inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.



In terms of design, the Oppo Reno 8 seems to have a flat metal frame, similar to the iPhone 13. The back panel of the smartphone is likely to be made using glass, which should add a sense of premium-ness to the smartphone. The volume buttons are on the right side, hence, we expect that the power button will be on the left side.

According to the leaked image of the Oppo Reno 8, the smartphone has a huge camera bump at the back with a triple camera setup. The device is likely to offer a 64MP primary sensor, an ultra-wide angle lens, and then a depth or a microlens. The Oppo Reno 8 is said to be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max SoC and is likely to offer up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Hence, in terms of performance, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro is expected to be as powerful as the OnePlus 10R or even the Realme GT Neo 3.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's flagship smartphone from 2021 with a large camera bump, and the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 seems to have a similar camera bump with just three cameras. The one major noticeable difference between the two devices is the frame. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a curved frame, while the Oppo Reno 8 has a flat frame. Given we finally have the first render of the Oppo Reno 8, the company is expected to launch the same in markets like India and China in the next few weeks. Given the choice of processor and the positioning of the Reno series in India, the Oppo Reno 8 is expected to cost around Rs. 40,000 in India and is likely to compete against the likes of the OnePlus 10R and the Realme GT Neo 3.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-reno-8-renders-leak-features-specifications-design-080641.html

Free Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra In India: Here Is How To Get One

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently one of the best smartphones in the world. The device has flagship specifications along with a premium design. What if I tell you that you can get the base model of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for free? Yes, we are not joking, here is how you can get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for free in India.



Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is up for grabs for free. The base model of the Galaxy S22 Ultra retails for Rs. 1,31,999, and you can get this product for absolutely free when you buy the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV. As a part of the promotion, with every Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV purchase, Samsung is giving one free Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.

The Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV, without a doubt is an expensive, premium, and one of the best large-screen televisions with a native 8K resolution QLED panel. Hence, a single unit of the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV costs Rs. 13,49,990, and when you consider the price of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, you will get the 8K smart TV for just around Rs. 12,00,000.

By using select credit cards, users can get an additional discount on this mammoth 85-inch 8K smart TV. On top of all this, you will also get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for free, which is the best offer on a smart TV ever. As this is an 85-inch television, make sure you have a space to install the same. You will be able to get the best possible content consumption experience on the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV.

So, to get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for free, you need to buy a really expensive smart TV from Samsung. This is still a great deal, especially if you are already looking for an 8K smart TV. If you just want a smartphone, it is best to buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rather and you can easily save at least Rs. 12,00,000.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/freesamsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-for-free-in-india-080643.html

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 8GB , 12GB RAM
48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.7 inches 1440 x 3216 pixels Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery



OnePlus 9 Pro 5G employs a 4500mAh with two 2250mAh batteries. It supports Warp Charge 65W charging touted to charge the device up to 100% in just 29 minutes as in the standard OnePlus 9. The bundled charger supports 45W PD charging that can power laptops or tablets. It also supports 50W Warp Charge 50 Wireless fast charging to fuel the device up to 100% in 43 minutes. ₹ 699₹ 718,095

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iQOO 7 5G

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 8GB, 12 GB RAM
48MP + 13MP + 2MP Triple Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm), Octa Core
Non removable Li-Ion 4400 mAh battery



iQOO 7 5G gets the power from a 4400mAh battery along with 66W wired fast charging support. It is touted that this technology can charge the smartphone from 0 to 100% in just 30 minutes. Also, there is support for 45W USB-PD charging.


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POCO F3 GT

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 6GB, 8GB RAM
64MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple lens Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.67 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels, Display
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (6nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-ion 5065 mAh battery



Fueled by a 5065mAh battery along with 67W fast charging, the POCO F3 GT can be charged up to 50% in 15 minutes and 100% in just 42 minutes.

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Vivo X70 Pro Plus

Highlights
256GB Storage / 12GB RAM
50MP + 48MP + 12MP + 8MP Primary Camera, 32MP Front Camera
6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels Display
Snapdragon 888 Plus (5nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery



Another fast charging smartphone in the market is the 4500mAh battery with support for 55W fast-charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W wireless reverse charging. This battery capacity is capable to fuel its high-resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G

Highlights
256 GB Storage / 12 GB RAM
64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Quad Primary Camera, 32MP Front Camera
6.55 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels, Display
MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery



OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G gets the power from a 4500mAh battery respectively that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging that can charge the device up to 100% in half an hour.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 6GB, 8GB, 12GB RAM
50MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple lens Primary Camera, 32MP Front Camera
6.43 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels, Display
MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI , Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery



OnePlus Nord 2 5G is an upgraded variant as compared to its predecessor as it features a 4500mAh battery with Warp Charge 65 that is touted to charge it from 0 to 100% in just 30 minutes.

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Realme GT Neo 2

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 8GB, 12GB RAM
64MP + 8MP + 2MP Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm), Octa core
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels Display
Non removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery



Realme GT Neo 2 is powered by a whopping 5000mAh along with support for 65W SuperDart Charge technology. The smartphone can be powered completely in just 36 minutes, thereby making it one of the best fast charging smartphones out there.

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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

Highlights
128GB Storage / 6GB, 8GB RAM
108MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.67 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels Display
MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Ion 4500mAh battery



Powered by a dual-cell 4500mAh battery, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge comes with support for 120W fast charging that powers it up to 100% in just 15 minutes. Also, the 120W charger is bundled in the box.

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Xiaomi 11i 5G

Highlights
128GB Storage / 6GB, 8GB RAM
108MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.67 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels Display
MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm), Octa Core
Non-removable Li-Ion 5160mAh battery



Xiaomi 11i gets the power from a 5160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. As per the company, the battery is touted to get up to 100% power in a meager 15 minutes.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G

Highlights
128GB, 256GB Storage / 8GB, 12GB RAM
108MP + 8MP + 5MP Primary Camera, 16MP Front Camera
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Octa core
Non removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery



The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with support for 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology. It is claimed to retain up to 80% battery capacity even after 800 charge or discharge cycles.

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Realme GT Neo 3 Review- 150W Fast-Charging & Smooth Performance

Fast-Charging is the current hot trend in the Indian smartphone market. Handset manufacturers have shifted all their efforts on speeding up charging speeds after experimenting with large battery sizes to eliminate battery woes. Some brands have achieved unprecedented charging speeds of up to 240W that can refuel a standard size- 4,500mAh battery cell in about nine minutes. Would you have believed in such crazy fast-charging speeds three or four years ago?



PROS

Fastest Fast-Charging On A Smartphone
Smooth Performance
Good Display
Eye-Catchy Design
Effective Heat Dissipation

CONS

Only 2-Years Software Upgrade Promise
Average Wide-Angle Camera Performance
Still Stuck With Dated 2MP Macro Sensor
No IP Ratings

While this particular setup might still take a year or two to reach the mass market, some comparable commercial fast-charging solutions are already available in the market. We are testing one such handset in the following review. The Realme GT Neo 3 is a value-flagship offering with a claimed tag of 'World's Fastest Fast-Charging Smartphone'.

It features a 150W fast-charging solution that promises to refuel the device's 4,500mAh battery to 50% in just 5 minutes. Besides such a crazy fast-charging setup, it is also one of India's first smartphones to be equipped with a Dimensity 8100 5G processor. You will find this new chipset supplying power to the OnePlus 10R, which shares its spec sheet with the Realme GT Neo 3 but runs a different user interface and flaunts a slightly different design.

During this review, we'll try to answer some important questions such as how much time you can save with a fast-charging system like the 150W and does it makes sense to invest some extra thousand for such crazy charging speeds? Let's find out.



Answering the big question-it took the bundled charger just 17 minutes to refuel the battery from flat to 100%. The hefty brick took just six minutes to recharge the dead battery to 50%. The closest competitor is the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge with its 120W fast-charging solution, which despite lower fast-charging delivers very similar results.

The Xiaomi handset took 20 minutes with its 120W fast-charge technology, which is not much of ae difference in the real-life but means a lot in the fast-charging tech domain. As fast as the battery life is concerned, the 4,500mAh battery lasted for a day with a moderate usage in our testing and needs a refueling on the same day if you are a power user. I would recommend the 80W variant of the Realme GT Neo 3 to power users as it comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery cell that should offer longer battery life with a similar usage type.

Our review unit arrived with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The handset is running on the Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 and is powered by the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. The new MediaTek processor is theoretically comparable to the powerful Snapdragon 888, which we had tested on devices like the OnePlus 9RT, Vivo X60 Pro+, OnePlus 9 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, etc. The MediaTek chipset uses Mali-G610 GPU to handle graphics-intensive tasks.

The powerful hardware and the latest software ensured smooth performance all day long. The phone handles multitasking and intense gaming without breaking a sweat; however, some of the most popular games don't run at maximum settings. It's not the CPU+GPU fault as demanding games like Genshin Impact sailed smoothly even at higher settings.

This isn't surprising as the MediaTek 8100 is a fairly new CPU and the developers will take some time to optimize games for the new hardware. As far as day-to-day phone tasks such as dialler, WhatsApp, camera usage, app loading & switching, and UI navigation are concerned, the Realme GT Neo 3 feels as fast as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered handset.

Most important, the Realme GT Neo 3 is quite good at managing heat signatures. The core temperature never spiked to alarming levels, something we experienced on recent premium Android flagships running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.



Either the CPU is better optimized, or the phone's built-in vapor cooling chamber is extremely efficient at dissipating the heat. Whatever the reason is, the Realme GT Neo 3 runs cooler than most 2022 flagship smartphones, which gives you more headroom for intense gaming, camera usage, and multitasking. Moving on, the handset also offers a blazing fast in-screen fingerprint scanner and solid connectivity performance with Bluetooth, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi.



Like most value flagships and premium handsets in 2022, the Realme GT Neo 3 is also a very good handset for video streaming and enjoying games. This is made possible by a 6.7-inch flat FHD+ AMOLED panel with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.2%. The sleek bezels ensure an immersive viewing experience, which is further complemented by a peak brightness of 1000nits and vivid color reproduction, thanks to a 10-bit panel offering 1.07 billion colors with a color accuracy rating- of JNCD ≈ 0.4. These figures ensure impressive video playback and gaming experience in most lighting situations. Add to this a pair of loud-sounding speakers that compensates for the lack of a 3.5mm audio jack to a good extent. Overall, if you spend a good time watching movies and playing games on your handset, the GT Neo 3 won't let you down.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/reviews/realme-gt-neo-3-review-150w-fast-charging-smooth-performance/articlecontent-pf137556-080500.html

iQOO Neo 6 SE Introduced With Powerful Hardware At A Budget Price Tag, Coming To India?

iQOO Neo 6 SE has been officially launched in the brand's home market of China. The company's latest Neo series smartphone has arrived with an attractive design, high screen refresh rate, massive touch sampling rate, and 80W fast charging technology. The iQOO Neo 6 SE has almost non-existent bezels, a punch-hole design, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.



The iQOO Neo 6 SE sports a 6.62-inch display bearing full HD+ resolution, an AMOLED panel, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the smartphone has a massive touch sampling rate of 360Hz to entice gamers. The bezels on all sides of the screen are very minimal and there's a hole in the middle of the screen towards the top to house the selfie snapper.

Under the hood, there's the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 7nm processor, which is accompanied by up to 12GB of RAM. Memory-wise, the device comes in 128GB and 256GB storage variants. In the software department, the users will get Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean. For security, there's a fingerprint sensor under the screen of the new iQOO smartphone.



As for the camera features, the iQOO Neo 6 SE has a 64MP primary camera with the Samsung GW1P sensor, which has an aperture of f/1.89 and is aided by an LED flash unit and OIS. There's also a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, which has an aperture of f/2.2. These cameras are accompanied by a 2M B&W sensor. For selfies, there's a 16MP shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. In the connectivity department, the iQOO Neo 6 SE offers 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, A-GPS, NFC, and the USB Type-C port. The phone is fuelled by a beefy 4,700 mAh battery, which supports 80W superfast flash charging. The dual-cell battery of the device is capable of charging 30 percent in just five minutes.



The iQOO Neo 6 SE's base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at around Rs. 23,000. The phone's 8GB / 256GB and 12GB / 256GB models are being offered for approx. Rs. 26,500 and Rs. 28,800, respectively. The new iQOO handset will be going on sale in China from May 11. As of now, it is not clear if iQOO is planning to launch the Neo 6 SE in the Indian market. Recently, the company released the iQOO Z6 5G in the country at a starting price tag of Rs. 15,499 for the base model.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/iqoo-neo-6-se-introduced-with-powerful-hardware-at-a-budget-price-tag-coming-to-india-080519.html

Micromax In 2c Now Available For Just Rs. 6749: Best Budget Android Smartphone?

Micromax's latest budget smartphone in India -- the Micromax In 2c is now available at a discount on Flipkart as a part of Flipkart Big Savings Day. The Micromax In 2c usually retails for Rs. 7,499, and the device is now available with an additional 10 percent discount, bringing down the price to Rs. 6,749.



Do note that, to get the Micromax In 2c for Rs. 6,749, you need to have an SBI credit card. Flipkart is offering a flat 10 percent discount of Rs. 750 on the Micromax In 2c only for those users who pay using an SBI credit card, and this offer is applicable for just one more day. If you don't have an SBI card, you have to pay the regular Rs. 7,499 price to get this device.

As mentioned before, the Micromax In 2c is an entry-level smartphone. Even in our review of the Micromax In 2c, we said that the phone offers a good value-for-money proposition. Considering there is an additional discount, we definitely recommend the Micromax In 2c for those, who want a budget smartphone with stock Android UI. Even when it comes to performance, the Micromax In 2c is powered by the Unisoc T610 SoC with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The smartphone offers two nano-SIM card slots with support for 4G LTE on both slots and there is also a microSD card slot for additional storage expansion.



The Micromax In 2c has a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W charging via the USB Type-C port, and the smartphone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Do note that, the smartphone does not have a fingerprint sensor, which is one of the drawbacks of the Micromax In 2c, the latest budget smartphone from Micromax.   If you have been looking for a budget smartphone that offers stock Android UI with no bloatware, then the Micromax In 2c will probably impress you. However, do note that the cameras on the Micromax In 2c are a bit underwhelming, and it also has a 720p IPS LCD screen.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/micromax-in-2c-now-available-for-just-rs-6749-080515.html

Vivo V23e 5G Available With Rs. 5,000 Discount In India; Where To Buy To Avail Offer

Vivo launched the V23e 5G smartphone in February in India. The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 25,990 for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. Now, you can purchase the Vivo V23e 5G with a discount of Rs. 5,000 for a limited time period. Check here how to avail this offer.



Customers who are purchasing the V23e 5G using ICICI Bank, IDFC Bank, One Card, and SBI Bank cards, can get Rs. 5,000 cashback. It brings the price down to Rs. 20,990. The cashback offer is available on offline retailers and the Vivo India E-store. However, it will be valid until May 10. Furthermore, the smartphone is selling in two color options namely - Midnight Blue and Sunshine Gold.

The Vivo V23e 5G was launched with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone gets its power from the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that also supports additional storage expansion using a dedicated microSD card slot. It runs Android 12 OS and packs a 4,050 mAh battery unit with support for 44W FlashCharge fast charging. For imaging, you get a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter.

Upfront, the phone has a 44MP camera with support for autofocus lens. Apart from this, the Vivo V23e 5G features an in-display fingerprint sensor and includes 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

For an asking price of Rs. 20,990, the Vivo V23e 5G can be a good deal. It offers fast charging along with a capable 5G chipset and 44MP Eye AF dual selfie camera. Besides, it is also based on the AMOLED panel which is another plus point in this price range. The Vivo V23e 5G also comes with a very lightweight design, weighing just 172 grams.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-v23e-5g-available-with-rs-5-000-discount-in-india-where-to-buy-to-avail-offer-080512.html

Google Pixel 7 Pro Leaked Case Renders Shed Light On Design

Google is expected to take the wraps off the Pixel 7 series smartphones sometime in the second half of this year. Already, we have been coming across numerous leaks and reports revealing what we can expect from the upcoming smartphones. Now, the leaked case renders of the alleged Google Pixel 7 Pro have thrown light on what we can expect in terms of its design.



As per a report by TechGoing, the leaked renders of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Google show that the device is likely to bring a redesigned camera module. While the announcement of the device is awaited, the back case of the leaked renders seems to match the CAD renders of the smartphone leaked earlier.

Furthermore, the renders are almost identical to those of the Pixel 6 Pro that was launched last year. It appears to flaunt slim bezels and a horizontal bar at the rear to provide room for the camera sensors and LED flash unit. The newly leaked case shows a similar design. However, there are increased chances for the next-gen Google Pixel smartphone to not make its way into the Indian market just like the Pixel 6.

When it comes to the leaked back case of the Google Pixel 7 Pro, the device appears to have a familiar front and rear design. The power and volume rocker are at the right and the bottom houses a USB Type-C port and speaker grills. The overall design appears to have narrow bezels and slightly curved edges.

The horizontal module at the back appears to flaunt two regular-sized lenses within a single housing and another lens that is separate. There is an LED flash and a secondary microphone for noise cancellation. It also seems to have a premium build quality as its predecessor.



As per reports, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is rumored to arrive with a 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch curved OLED LTPO QHD+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is likely to get the power from the second-generation Google Tensor chipset and teamed up with a maximum of 512GB of internal storage. The other aspects expected from the upcoming smartphone include up to 12GB of RAM and Android 13 out-of-the-box.   Furthermore, recent speculations have pointed out that the Google Pixel 7 series is expected to arrive in Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Sorta SeaFoam, and Cloudy White colors. The camera and battery specs of these smartphones are yet to be revealed.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/google-pixel-7-pro-leaked-case-renders-shed-light-design-080510.html

Oppo Reno8 Lite Tipped To Feature 90Hz Display, SD695; When Is It Coming?

Oppo is expected to launch the Reno8 series by this month in the Chinese market. However, the exact launch date is yet to be announced. The series will likely include three models namely - the Oppo Reno8, Reno8 Pro, and the Reno8 Lite. Now, the latest development has revealed the key specs of the Reno8 Lite.



According to a report by WinFuture, the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 will be the 5G-enabled device that is tipped to have a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Upfront, it will sport a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner to house the front camera sensor. It will also include a 3.5mm headphone jack and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the device might run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is believed to support a micrcoSD slot for storage expansion. For imaging, the Oppo Reno8 Lite will feature a triple-camera setup which will include a 64MP main camera and a pair of 2MP sensors. A 16MP front camera sensor will be there for taking selfies Furthermore, the device will pack a 4,500 mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging support. On the software front, it will run Android 11 with ColorOS 12 on top.

As mentioned above, the series will also include the standard variant and a Pro model. The Oppo Reno8 is said to be the first to use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. Besides, the phone is expected to flaunt a 6.55-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout housing the selfie camera sensor.

It will also include a triple camera setup housing a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro/depth shooter. Other features will include a 32MP sensor for selfies and videos, a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging, and Android 12-based ColorOS 12 skin. Lastly, it will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Recently, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Oppo Reno8 will arrive by end of June in India. Alongside, the brand will also bring its first-ever tablet Oppo Pad and other IoT products. The tablet is said to launch at around Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 30,000 in the country.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-reno8-lite-tipped-to-feature-90hz-display-sd695-when-is-it-coming-080507.html

Infinix Note Series Images Leak: 108MP Camera And More

Recently, the popular smartphone brand Infinix announced the launch of the Infinix Note 12. The device is expected to be launched in India sometime soon. Now, it is speculated that the company is all set to bring a new smartphone to the Note series. Even the leaked images of the mysterious smartphone have been leaked from an anonymous person.



The leaked images of an upcoming Infinix smartphone have been leaked by a reader of GSMArena. It does not show the smartphone's front but the rear design hints at a boxy form factor and the white color variant. The device in question appears to flaunt a huge camera block comprising a triple-camera setup alongside an LED flash module.

On the imaging front, the new Infinix Note series smartphone is tipped to flaunt a 108MP primary camera sensor with "12-24mm" text imprinted on it. This shows that the secondary sensor supports clicking ultra-wide shots. As of now, there is no clarity regarding the tertiary camera sensor of the device. Notably, the brand is not new to launching smartphones with 108MP Samsung ISOCELL H2 sensor as the Infinix Zero X Pro was the first one to arrive with this sensor.

Furthermore, the publication citing a source revealed that the upcoming smartphone could use an Helio G96 SoC and might get the support for 120W fast charging. The leaked images go on to state that there could be a SIM card slot at the left edge of the device while the right one appears to be barren of any controls. At the top, it appears to flaunt a microphone and a speaker grille while the bottom is seen to house a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, a speaker grille and a USB Type-C port.

It looks like the leaked images belong to the Infinix Note 12 Pro that could have relatively better specs than the recently launched Infinix Note 12. While the other aspects of the smartphone remain unknown for now, we can get to know the complete details at the time of its launch, which could be slated for the coming weeks.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/infinix-note-series-images-leak-108mp-camera-and-more-080501.html

Motorola Edge 30 India Launch Officially Teased; Expected Launch Date, Pricing & Specs

Motorola is already selling the Edge 30 Pro in the Indian market. Now, the brand is all set to debut the standard Edge 30 soon in the country. The launch of the Edge 30 has been teased officially. As of now, the company has not revealed the launch date. However, tipster Mukul Sharma claims that the Motorola Edge 30 is launching on May 12 in India.



Tipster Mukul Sharma took to his Twitter handle to announce that the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 will be unveiled on May 12 in India. On the other hand, the brand has shared a teaser video, showing the design of the device. Besides, the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 is touted to be the world's thinnest and lightest smartphone in the segment.

The brand has confirmed that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G chipset. Apart from this, the brand did not reveal anything. For the unaware, Motorola recently unveiled the Edge 30 in the international market. So, we already know the key spec of the upcoming handset. The Motorola Edge 30 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. For imaging, the Moto Edge 30 features a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, the device sports a 32MP selfie camera sensor. There is a 4,020 mAh battery that fuels the device and comes with 33W TurboPower fast charging.

Furthermore, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor is paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. On the software front, the phone ships with Android 12-based MyUX skin out-of-the-box. It also includes Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers and 5G networks, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity.

The Motorola Edge 30 has landed with a starting price of 449.99 Euros (roughly Rs. 36,300). Based on this, one can safely assume the phone will come at around Rs. 35,000 in the Indian market. However, its better to take it as a hint and stay tuned for more updates.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/motorola-edge-30-india-launch-officially-teased-expected-launch-date-pricing-specs-080499.html

Tecno POVA 3 Key Features Leaked; 90Hz Display, 7,000 mAh Battery, Triple Cameras Tipped

Tecno is one of the popular brands, especially in the sub-Rs. 10K segment. The brand's POVA lineup has provided plenty of unique smartphones with an attractive price tag. Rumors suggest the company will launch the Tecno POVA 3 shortly as it was allegedly spotted on the BIS website. A tipster has further revealed key specs of the upcoming Tecno POVA 3.



Tipster Paras Guglani spotted the alleged Tecno POVA 3 on the BIS website, suggesting an imminent launch. Now, the tipster has further revealed the key specifications of the upcoming Tecno POVA 3. The upcoming Tecno phone is said to flaunt a 6.9-inch FHD+ display, which is most likely an IPS LCD. The display is said to offer a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution.

Under the hood, the Tecno POVA 3 is said to draw power from the MediaTek Helio G88 processor. It could offer up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone could also debut with a 4GB RAM and 64GB model. However, the tipster suggests only the high-end 6GB + 128GB model will arrive in India. Additionally, the tipster suggests the Tecno POVA 3 will debut in three colors Silver Sea, Blue Sea, and Ecological Black. Plus, a triple-camera setup at the rear is also expected. The tipster suggests a 50MP primary camera for the Tecno POVA 3 along with an 8MP front-facing lens in the punch-hole display.

More importantly, the Tecno POVA 3 is said to include a 7,000 mAh battery - just like its predecessor, the Tecno POVA 2. Looking back, the Tecno POVA 2 debuted with a similarly large 6.9-inch display, a massive battery, and a slightly older processor. We can expect several upgrades on the upcoming Tecno POVA 3.

Presently, the Tecno POVA 3 launch date in India is still under wraps. The phone was allegedly spotted on the BIS certification website, suggesting a nearing launch for the Indian market. However, the brand hasn't revealed or begun teasing the upcoming POVA smartphone. One can also expect the new Tecno POVA 3 to be an affordable smartphone, just like its predecessors.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-pova-3-key-features-leaked-90hz-display-7000-mah-battery-triple-cameras-tipped-080493.html

OnePlus 9 Pro Gets Massive Discount of Rs. 17,000: Here's How To Avail

OnePlus 9 Pro flagship smartphone is now available with a massive discount of Rs. 17,000 in the Indian market. The phone was originally launched in the country in March last year alongside the OnePlus 9. The high-end handset was introduced at a starting price of Rs. 64,999, but can now be grabbed for as low as just Rs. 47,999.



The OnePlus 9 Pro is available with a discount of Rs. 17,000 across channels. The phone can be purchased at the discounted rate on the brand's website, Amazon, and Croma's e-store. The base model of the device with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is up for grabs for Rs. 47,999, down from the earlier price tag of Rs 64,999. The higher-end 12GB / 256GB version can be purchased for Rs. 52,999, down from Rs. 69,999. The OnePlus 9 Pro is being offered in three color variants in India - Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black. Apart from the discounted price, the company's e-store is also offering six months of Spotify Premium for free, up to six months no-cost EMI with Bajaj Finserv, and up to 10 percent cashback on American Express cards.



To recall the specs, the OnePlus 9 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED LTPO screen bearing a resolution of 1,440 x 3,216 pixels. The phone offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR10+ support, Gorilla Glass protection, and a punch-hole design. For security, the device has an in-display fingerprint scanner, and software-wise there's the OxygenOS based on Android 12. Powering the OnePlus 9 Pro is the last year's Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor, which is mated with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. In the camera department, there's a 48MP Sony IMX789 main camera, which is paired with a 50MP wide-angle lens, an 8MP telephoto shooter, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies, there's a 16MP Sony IMX471 camera.

In the connectivity segment, the OnePlus 9 Pro is equipped with dual-mode 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX, A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Lastly, a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging support keeps the whole package running.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-9-pro-gets-a-massive-discount-of-rs-17-000-for-a-limited-period-080486.html

Moto G52 Design Revealed Via Hands-On Video Ahead Of April 25 Launch

Motorola is all set to debut its latest G-series handset Moto G52 on April 25 in India. The device was originally launched a few days back in the European market. The Indian variant will have a similar set of specs as the global model. Further, the India pricing of the upcoming Moto G52 was recently tipped online. Now, a hands-on video of the device has been spotted online just ahead of its official launch.



The video has been shared by tipster Mukul Sharma where the smartphone is spotted in Porcelain White color. We expect there will also be Charcoal Grey and Glacier Blue color options for the Moto G52 like its international variant. The hands-on video of the Moto G52 shows the design in its full glory. At the rear, it will come with a glossy finish and a pill-shaped camera module to house triple sensors.

The Motorola logo is seen in the middle of the rear panel. At the front, the smartphone will have a less bezel around the edges and a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera sensor. The tipster also claimed that the Moto G52 will be the slimmest smartphone in the segment. It will measure 7.9mm in thickness and weighs 169 grams.

Moto G52 Features In India In terms of features, the Moto G52 will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which will support a dedicated microSD slot. Furthermore, the triple rear camera setup will include a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter.

Upfront, it will feature a 16MP camera for selfies. A 5,000 mAh battery will fuel the device with support for 33W charging. Other features could include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an IP52 rating, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Moto G52 Expected Price In India

Going by the previous info, the Moto G52 will come with a box price of Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the actual selling price will be Rs. 17,999. In this range, the device will be a great competitor for other mid-range devices. Additionally, it is confirmed to be available for purchase via Flipkart in the country.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/moto-g52-design-revealed-via-hands-on-video-ahead-of-april-25-launch-080311.html

OnePlus 10R & Nord CE 2 Lite Price Revealed Online; Features, India Launch Details

OnePlus is hosting an event on April 28 to launch the OnePlus 10R, Nord CE 2 Lite, and the Nord Buds in India. Meanwhile, the brand has confirmed a few features of the upcoming smartphones. Also, India starting pricing of the Nord CE 2 Lite was leaked online. Now, the full pricing list of both the OnePlus 10R and the Nord CE 2 Lite has been revealed online.



Earlier a report by PassionateGeekz claimed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be launched at Rs. 19,999 (excluding bank offer) in India. Now, the latest info by tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed that the Nord CE 2 Lite will start at Rs 19,999 for the base 6GB of RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be priced at Rs. 21,999.

Separately, tipster Yogesh Brar stated the base model of the Nord CE 2 Lite will cost Rs. 17,999, and the high-end variant will be priced at Rs. 19,999. As of now, there is no official word on the pricing of the phone. However, the upcoming OnePlus phone will come under Rs. 20,000 in India. Further, the device is said to go on sale starting April 30. On the other hand, the flagship OnePlus 10R (80W variant) is said to cost Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, while the OnePlus 10R with 150W charging is tipped to be priced at Rs. 44,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. For those unaware, OnePlus already confirmed that the OnePlus 10R will be available in two variants in India - 80W and 150W.

The OnePlus 10R will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset and will run Android 12 OS. It will have a 120Hz AMOLED display and a triple camera system. To know detailed features, you can click here. On the other hand, the Nord CE 2 Lite is confirmed to have a triple camera setup.

A 5,000 mAh battery will fuel the device with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. One can visit our previous article to know more about the Nord CE 2 Lite. Furthermore, the launch event will take place on April 28 at 7 PM IST which will be live-streamed via the brand's official YouTube channel.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-10r-nord-ce-2-lite-price-revealed-online-features-india-launch-details-080314.html

OnePlus Nord 2T Will Be A Cut-Down Version Of OnePlus 10R

OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the OnePlus 10R on April 28. Along with two smartphones, the company will also launch the first Nord branded wireless earphones -- the OnePlus Nord Buds.



It looks like soon after this launch event, OnePlus will also introduce another smartphone from the Nord series -- the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, powered by the new Mediatek Dimensity 1300 SoC. The OnePlus Nord 2T is likely to be the successor to the OnePlus Nord 2, launched back in 2021, and here are some more details on the OnePlus Nord 2T.

According to the latest leak, the OnePlus Nord 2T will have a triple camera setup at the back with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The device is also expected to have a 32MP selfie camera. The camera setup on the OnePlus Nord 2T sounds identical to the OnePlus 10R, at least on paper. The OnePlus 2T will come with the model number CPH2399 and is expected to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus Nord 2T will be based on the Mediatek Dimensity 1300 SoC and the processor will be clubbed with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.



A 4,500 battery will fuel the OnePlus Nord 2T with support for 80W fast charging via the USB Type-C port. As per the software is concerned, the device is likely to ship with Android 12 OS with a custom OxygenOS 12 skin on top. The smartphone is expected to launch in India and other markets by the end of May 2022.   While the pricing is concerned, the OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to be priced similar to the OnePlus Nord 2. The base model of the OnePlus Nord 2T might offer 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and the phone is likely to cost less than Rs. 30,000 in India. Just like every other OnePlus smartphone, the OnePlus Nord 2T will also ship with a charger in the box.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-2t-leaks-specifications-design-price-launch-080318.html

Infinix Smart 6 India Launch Set For April 27

Infinix is known for launching a slew of smartphones in the budget price category in recent years. Already, we have been coming across reports regarding an upcoming smartphone from the brand - Infinix Smart 6. Now, there is official confirmation on when exactly this smartphone could be launched in India.



Infinix Smart 6 India Launch Date

As per an official teaser from the company, the Infinix Smart 6 is all set to be launched in India on April 27. It is believed to be an entry-level smartphone. Already, this new smartphone has gone official in select global markets in October 2021.

The teaser has revealed that the Infinix Smart 6 will be available via the e-commerce retailer Flipkart. The online retailer has also hosted a dedicated page to tease the arrival of this new smartphone in the country. While the global variants come in multiple storage configurations, the Indian variant of the Infinix smartphone is believed to come with relatively higher internal storage space. There are expectations to get up to 64GB of storage space. The other aspects of the smartphone in India are said to be the same as its global variant.



The Infinix Smart 6 comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a notch at the top to house the selfie camera sensor. The hardware aspects of the smartphone include a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, which is an entry-level chip. It is said to be teamed up with up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM including support for 2GB dedicated RAM and 2GB of virtual RAM. The Infinix Smart 6 will be powered by a massive 5000mAh battery along with regular charging support.

Running Android 11 (Go Edition), the entry-level Infinix smartphone comes with a dual camera lens including an 8MP primary sensor and a 0.8MP secondary depth sensor. The square camera island at the rear features a flash as well.   Infinix claims that the phone features an Antibacterial Material at the rear and it features a silver ion coating as well. It comes with support for both face unlock and fingerprint authentication with the fingerprint sensor at the rear. Given that the Infinix Smart 6 is an entry-level offering, we can expect it to be priced under Rs. 8,000.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/infinix-smart-6-india-launch-set-for-april-27-080323.html

Nokia G21, Nokia G11 With Unisoc T606 SoC Coming To India On April 26

Nokia by HMD Global is all set to introduce two new budget smartphones - the Noki G21 and the Nokia G11 in India. According to the latest teaser post, the Nokia G21 and the Nokia G11 will be unveiled in India on April 26, and here are the features and specifications of these devices.



Nokia G21 Specifications

The Nokia G21 is a mid-range 4G smartphone, powered by the Unisoc T606 processor paired with up to 1.6GHz clock speed with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution IPS LCD screen with up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The Nokia G21 has a water-drop notch design and offers an 81.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The triple rear-camera setup on the Nokia G21 consists of a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is also an 8MP selfie camera at the front with support for 1080p/FHD video recording capability. A 5000 mAh battery fuels the smartphone, and the device supports 18W fast charging via the USB Type-C port.

Nokia G11 Specifications

The Nokia G11 is an entry-level-grade smartphone, based on the same Unisoc T606 processor with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The smartphone offers a similar 6.5-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate with a water-drop style notch.

One major difference between the Nokia G21 and the Nokia G11 resides in the camera. the Nokia G11 also has a triple camera setup but with a low-resolution 13MP primary camera, paired with a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. There is also an 8MP selfie camera at the front with support for 1080p video recording capability. The Nokia G11 also has a 5000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. When it comes to software, both phones run on stock Android 11 OS and are expected to receive an Android 12 update in the coming days.

Nokia G21, Nokia G11 Expected Price In India

The Nokia G21 is expected to be priced around Rs. 13,000 in India, while the Nokia G11 is likely to cost around Rs. 10,000. On April 26 we will get an official confirmation on the pricing and availability of these devices in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/nokia-g21-nokia-g11-india-launch-april-26-080325.html

Tecno Phantom X Listed On Amazon India; 48MP Dual Selfie Cameras, 5GB Virtual RAM Confirmed

We recently reported that Tecno will soon launch the Tecno Phantom X in India. Our sources state that Tecno will reveal the launch date for the upcoming Tecno Phantom X on April 26. The launch is likely to take place on April 28. Our sources also confirmed that the device will come with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage in the country.



Now, the Phantom X has been listed on Amazon, revealing its design and key features. It also confirms that the phone will be available for purchase via Amazon.

As per the Amazon listing, the upcoming Tecno Phantom X will have a curved AMOLED panel, giving it a premium look. At the rear panel, the device will come with triple cameras paired with an LED flash. Also, the Tecno Phantom X will support Ultra HD mode. There will be a 48MP dual selfie camera setup. Apart from this, the Amazon listing reveals the phone will support 8GB LPDDR4x RAM along with 5GB virtual RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. Other details are still under wraps and are expected to come surface in the coming days.

For those unaware, Tecno launched the Phantom X smartphone back in June last year. However, it seems the Indian variant will come with minor changes compared to the international variant. As mentioned above, the Indian variant will come with 108MP primary camera, while the international model has a 50MP lens.

However, other sensors are likely to be similar to the international variant. The main lens of the Tecno Phantom X is expected to be accompanied by a 13MP telephoto lens and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor in India. At the front, the upcoming Tecno Phantom X will have a 48MP main lens and an 8MP ultra-wide lens paired with a dual-LED flash.



To recall, the Tecno Phantom X was launched with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that supports an FHD+ pixel resolution, a 19:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor and the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the octa-core Helio G95 SoC and also includes a vapor chamber cooling system. Furthermore, it runs Android 11 OS and packs a 4,700 mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. Apart from the camera, other features of the Indian model are expected to be similar as the international variant.

The India pricing of the Tecno Phantom X is yet to be revealed. Considering the features, we expect it will be a premium mid-range offering from Tecno. Also, a few reports suggested it might come under Rs. 20,000 segment. In this range, it will be a great competitor for other mid-range phones from brands like Redmi, Samsung, and so on. Besides, its curved design and other features including the camera, display, and battery will be the plus points.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-phantom-x-listed-on-amazon-india-48mp-dual-selfie-cameras-5gb-virtual-ram-confirmed-080328.html

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Better Than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G?

OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its budget 5G smartphone, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G in India. The smartphone will be launched in India along with the OnePlus 10R and the OnePlus Nord Buds. Considering the leaked features and specifications, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be the most affordable 5G smartphone from the company.



As one can guess by the name, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a downgrade version of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and is expected to cost around Rs. 19,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Despite being a downgraded version, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G could be a better smartphone than the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G in some aspects.

Higher Refresh Rate Display

As per the leaks, it is almost guaranteed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will have an FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has an FHD+ resolution display with a 90Hz refresh rate. However, unlike the Nord CE 2 5G, which has an OLED display, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will have an IPS LCD screen.

Bigger Battery

Not just the display, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will also have a bigger 5,000 mAh battery when compared to the 4,500 mAh battery on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. However, do note that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G supports up to 65W fast charging, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G supports only up to 33W of fast charging.

Is OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Better Than OnePlus Nord CE?

In a way yes. Having a display with a higher refresh rate will make the phone feel smoother, and a large battery will also help the smartphone deliver better battery life. However, despite having lower specs on the OnePlus Nord CE 2, it actually delivers a more premium experience with its fast charging technology.   Considering the fact that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be a lot cheaper than the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, the device is expected to attract users who have been looking for a OnePlus smartphone under Rs. 20,000 price mark.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-ce-2-lite-5g-better-than-oneplus-nord-ce-2-5g-080331.html

Poco F4 GT Launch Set For Today: Watch Live Stream, Expected Specs And Price

Poco, a successful brand is all set to add a new smartphone to its F series with the launch of the Poco F4 GT. This smartphone is all set to go global today and we have already been coming across numerous rumors and leaks surrounding the same, thereby throwing light on what we can expect from Poco this time.



The Poco F4 GT global launch event is slated to debut at 8 PM in China, which is 5:30 PM IST. The company will live stream the launch event on its social media handles, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. If you want to catch the action live as and when it unfolds, then you can watch the Poco F4 GT live stream video below.

Based on the rumors and speculations, the Poco F4 GT, which is the sequel to the Poco F3 GT, is expected to flaunt a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen is said to feature a Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Under its hood, the smartphone is believed to get the power from an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC teamed up with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage space. It is said that there will be a possibility to witness the launch of a 12GB RAM variant as well for gaming enthusiasts.

In terms of imaging, the Poco F4 GT is likely to use a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 64MP primary Sony IMX686 sensor, an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP tertiary macro lens. At the front, the upcoming smartphone could arrive with a 20MP Sony IMX596 selfie camera sensor. Likely running the latest Android 12 OS out-of-the-box topped with MIUI, the Poco F4 GT is believed to be fueled by a 4700mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology.

As mentioned above, these are based on rumors and speculations and we need to wait for the announcement of the Poco smartphone to know the final details about its specs and features. Given the previous models launched by Poco, we can expect the Poco F4 GT to be priced around Rs. 30,000.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-f4-gt-launch-set-for-today-watch-live-stream-080334.html

OnePlus 10 Specifications Leaked: Fast Charging And Smaller Battery Than OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and supports 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging via the USB Type-C. While the OnePlus 10 Pro is currently the fast charging smartphone, the upcoming OnePlus 10R will soon dethrone the same with its 150W fast charging support.



According to a report from Digit, OnePlus is also working on another upper mid-range device known as the OnePlus 10. This is likely to sit between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 10R. The device is said to be in the testing phase and might launch in the second half of 2022.

OnePlus 10 Specifications

As per the same report, the company is currently testing the OnePlus 10 with Qualcomm's chip and a Mediatek's chip. Hence, the OnePlus 10 is likely to be based on either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC. Given the upcoming OnePlus 10R is based on the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, and the OnePlus 10 Pro is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it is currently unclear if OnePlus will lean towards Mediatek or will stick on to the Qualcomm chipset, just like the Pro model.

OnePlus 10 is said to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This is likely to be an LTPO 2.0 display, which should offer a variable refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz. The device is said to offer 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage with no microSD card slot.



The triple camera setup on the OnePlus 10 is said to have a 50MP primary wide-angle sensor, 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth monochrome sensor. There will be a single 32MP selfie camera at the front, which is said to be an upgrade over the 16MP selfie camera on the OnePlus 9.   A 4,800 mAh battery will fuel the OnePlus 10 with support for 150W fast charging support, which is almost twice as fast as the 80W fast charging on the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, the vanilla OnePlus 10 might not support wireless charging. Another worth-mention omission from the OnePlus 10 is said to be the alert slider, which is a bummer.

Is This An Upgrade Over The OnePlus 9?

As per the leak, the OnePlus 10 does look like a solid upgrade over the OnePlus 9. However, given the OnePlus 10R's launch is just around the corner, the positioning of the OnePlus 10 might feel a bit confusing, as the OnePlus 10R's are almost similar to the OnePlus 10.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-10-specifications-leak-processor-battery-display-and-more-080286.html

Realme Set To Launch 5 New Products In The Coming Week; Here's What's In Store

Realme is on a launch spree. Within two weeks of launching a flagship handset, a mid-range device and a premium Windows notebook, the brand is now all set to launch a total of five new consumer devices in India. Slated for April 29, the grand launch event will introduce another flagship smartphone, budgeted truly wireless earbuds, a smart TV and an affordable Realme tablet for price-conscious buyers.



Another value flagship offering- a new handset from the Realme GT smartphone line-up will be unveiled in a separate launch event before April 29. While the brand is hosting a physical event in New Delhi for the grand launch, you can live stream the launch on April 29, 12:30 pm on realme's social media platforms, YouTube and Facebook. Let's find out everything about the new Realme devices.

Realme GT Neo 3

The GT Neo 3 has been making waves on the internet for over a month. Touted as the world's first 150W fast-charging smartphone, the handset's battery is claimed to have a refuelling capacity of 50% in just five minutes. The smartphone will come powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC and is expected to offer up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The GT Neo 3 will most run Android 12 out-of-the-box with the custom RealmeUI 3.0 skin on top. A direct competitor of the Realme GT Neo 3- the OnePlus 10R has similar specifications and design similarities. The OnePlus 10R is also expected to launch in the coming week.

Next in line is an 8.7-inch tablet for price-conscious tablet lovers. Dubbed as the Realme Pad Mini, the mid-range tablet will be powered by a 6,400mAh battery cell and is touted to flaunt the slimmest build in the segment. Notably, the Realme Tab Mini will be priced lesser than the previously launched Realme Pad, which flaunts a bigger 10.4-inch 2K IPS display. The Pad Mini will most likely feature a 1080p display and a stereo speaker setup.



Budget TWS Earbuds & Android Smart TVs

Next in line is a pair of affordable truly wireless earbuds- Buds Q2s. Realme is promising a long-lasting battery life of up to 30 hours of total playback on one full charge. The Realme Buds Q2s will come equipped with a 10mm large dynamic bass driver and will offer support for quick charging. The fourth product in the line-up is going to be a Smart TV combo flaunting screen sizes of 40-inch and 43-inch. Both variants will have Full HD resolution panels supported by 24W Dolby Audio quad speakers. Touted to come with the latest Android TV platform, the new Realme Smart TVs are expected to be priced under Rs. 25,000.

Realme GT2 Smartphone?

Last but not the least; Realme will also unveil a new value flagship offering under its GT line-up. The device will most likely be unveiled a day or two before the big launch event. This particular handset is going to be a slightly less powerful iteration of the recently launched Realme GT 2 Pro. The Pro variant boasts a 2K AMOLED display (120Hz) and is powered by the best-in-business Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Notably, Xiaomi is also gearing up for a big launch event in the coming week. The technology giant will unveil its 2022 flagship handset- the Mi 12 Ultra along with a tablet and a new smart TV. Both brands will fight neck to neck to gain a bigger user base in one of the biggest and most competitive market, i.e. India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-set-to-launch-5-new-products-in-the-coming-week-here-s-what-s-in-store-080282.html

Realme Narzo 50A Prime With FHD+ Display India Launch On April 25; Expected Price & Sale

Realme is all set to bring a bunch of products next week in India. The brand is launching the GT Neo 3, Pad Mini, Buds Q2s earbuds, and two smart TVs on April 29. Ahead of the grand event, Realme will be announced the Budget Narzo 50A Prime smartphone in the country. After so many rumors and leaks, the brand has officially confirmed that the Narzo 50A is coming on April 25 to the country.



The dedicated page on the brand's official site has also revealed the device will come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ display. This confirms the Indian variant will have identical features to the international model. To recall, the smartphone was originally launched last month in Indonesia.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime India Launch On April 25

The brand took its Twitter handle to confirm the Realme Narzo 50A Prime will be launching on April 25 at 12:30 PM IST. The launch event will be live-streamed via Realme's official YouTube channel and other social media handles.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime Features In India

Recently tipster Mukul Sharma revealed the Narzo 50A Prime will come in two storage options - 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM. It can be purchased in black and blue color options in India. In terms of features, the device will have a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (2408x1,080 pixels) display with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. It will be powered by the Unisoc T612 processor paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage that will also support storage expansion of up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. Furthermore, the Narzo 50A Prime will ship with Android 11-based Realme UI custom skin and a 5,000 mAh battery unit with support for 18W charging. However, it won't include charger in the box.

For imaging, it will offer a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a portrait sensor with an f/2.8 aperture, and a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Other aspects will include an 8MP front-facing camera sensor, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and standard connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C for charging.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime India Price And Sale

The sale date and pricing will unveil on the launch day itself. Looking at the features and the price of the international model, we can safely assume it will come under Rs. 10,000 in India. However, it's better to wait for the official announcement.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-narzo-50a-prime-with-fhd-display-india-launch-on-april-25-expected-price-sale-080281.html

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Tipped To Cost Rs. 19,999; Sale Starting April 30

OnePlus is launching the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G on April 28 alongside the OnePlus 10R. The brand has already confirmed a few specs of the upcoming Nord device. The color options were also tipped online. As of now, the brand has not shared any word regarding the pricing. However, the latest info has revealed the pricing and India sale date of the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite 5G ahead of the official announcement.



OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G India Pricing & Sale Date Tipped

The latest info by PassionateGeekz claimed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be priced at Rs. 19,999 (excluding bank offer) in India. Further, the device is said to go on sale starting April 30. We already know it can be purchased via Amazon and the brand's official site in the country.

As there is no official word on the pricing, we'll suggest to take it as speculations and wait for the official announcement. However, several reports have already claimed the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will come under Rs. 20,000 segment, making it the most affordable OnePlus phone in the country.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Features We Known So Far

OnePlus already confirmed the design of the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, featuring a triple camera setup placed into a rectangular module. At the front, it will have a punch-hole cutout housing the front-facing camera. In terms of features, the device is confirmed to pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.



The brand further revealed that the device will offer 64MP AI triple cameras. Apart from this, OnePlus did not reveal any other details. However, the phone is tipped to feature a 6.58-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB storage. The 64MP primary camera is said to be assisted by a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP mono lens. Upfront, it will have a 16MP camera sensor for selfies and videos.

Read more at: https://www.gizbot.comHow About The Competition? The demand for mid-range phones is very high compared to the flagship in India. Brands like Realme, Redmi, and Samsung are now offering powerful 5G-enabled devices under Rs. 20,000. So, it seems that OnePlus is planning to strengthen its mid-range portfolio by launching affordable Nord devices.

How About The Competition?

The demand for mid-range phones is very high compared to the flagship in India. Brands like Realme, Redmi, and Samsung are now offering powerful 5G-enabled devices under Rs. 20,000. So, it seems that OnePlus is planning to strengthen its mid-range portfolio by launching affordable Nord devices.

If the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G indeed come under Rs. 20,000, it will be a tough competitor for devices like Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 9 Pro+. It is also important to note that the upcoming Nord device features an almost similar design as the Realme 9 Pro+. Additionally, OnePlus will also unveil its first-ever Nord series TWS earbuds named the Nord Buds on the same day. The launch event is scheduled for 7 PM on April 28 which can be live-streamed via the company's official YouTube channel and other social media handles.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-ce-2-lite-5g-tipped-to-cost-rs-19-999-sale-starting-april-30-080271.html

iQOO Z6 4G Tipped To Launch On April 27 Alongside iQOO Z6 Pro 5G; Key Features, Pricing Revealed

iQOO launched the Z6 5G last month in India. The brand has also confirmed that the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is launching on April 27 in India. The design, features, and pricing of the upcoming iQOO Z6 Pro 5G have also been revealed.

Now, the latest development has claimed that the brand will also bring a 4G variant of the iQOO Z6 alongside the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G on the same day. Also, the key features, storage, and pricing of the iQOO Z6 4G have been tipped.



iQOO Z6 4G Launching On April 27

iQOO has not revealed anything regarding the launch of the iQOO Z6 4G in India. The latest info by PassionateGeekz claimed that iQOO will launch the iQOO Z6 4G alongside the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G on April 27 in India. The report also revealed that the device will be launched in three storage configurations - 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB. It is said to come in black and blue color options.

iQOO Z6 4G Features In India

As per the report, the iQOO Z6 4G will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 2400 × 1080 pixel resolution, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor which will be paired with Adreno 610 GPU. Furthermore, the iQOO Z6 4G is likely to offer a dual-rear camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro camera. Upfront, the phone might sport a 16MP selfie camera sensor. A 5,000 mAh battery unit fuel the device which is said to come with 44W fast charging support.

On the software front, it will run Android 12 based FunTouchOS 12. Other features will include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, and a Type-C port for connectivity.

iQOO Z6 4G Expected Price & Sale Date In India

The report further stated that the iQOO Z6 4G will come with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 in India. Like other iQOO devices, it will also be available via Amazon India. It is said to go on sale starting May 4 along with the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. If the brand has any plan to launch the iQOO Z6 4G, we expect it will soon confirm officially. Until then, we'll request you to take this with a pinch of salt.



iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Details We Known So Far

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is confirmed to come under Rs. 25,000 segment. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and support 66W FlashCharge. The brand also confirmed the device will include extended RAM technology and VC liquid cooling system. Apart from this, the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is expected to flaunt a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with 1300 nits of brightness. There will be triple camera system housing a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/iqoo-z6-4g-tipped-to-launch-on-april-27-alongside-iqoo-z6-pro-5g-key-features-pricing-revealed-080262.html

Petrol, diesel prices continue to rise, 10th hike in 12 days

The prices of the fuel have continued to maintain an upward trend with petrol and diesel rates hiked by another 80 paise per litre each on Saturday, compounding an increase of about Rs 7.20 a litre in ten revisions in 12 days so far.



In New Delhi, the petrol price is now 102.61 per litre while diesel is sold at Rs 93.87 per litre. In Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices have gone up by 85 paise, to Rs 117.57 and Rs 101.79 per litre respectively.

In Chennai, the petrol and diesel prices are at Rs 108.21 and Rs 108.21 per litre (increased by 76 paise). In Kolkata, the price of petrol is Rs 112.19 (increased by 84 paise) and diesel is Rs 97.02 (increased by 80 paise). There had been a pause in the revision of fuel prices since November 4 last year, which was broken on March 22, following the prices of crude oil going upwards in the wake of the Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Notably, on November 3 last year the Centre had cut excise duty by Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 10 per litre on diesel to bring down the retail prices across the country. Following this, several state governments had reduced Value-Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel to provide relief to people.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/petrol-diesel-prices-continue-to-rise-10th-hike-in-12-days-3390901.html

Watch: A fish on a platter about to eaten opens its mouth and grabs chopstick

This one is absolutely bizarre. Imagine what you are about eat looks back at you and grabs something you are holding. A fish served on a platter at a restaurant in Yanagawa, Japan opened its mouth and this has left netizens shocked.



The viral video was shared by Instagram user, Takahiro. The same was then reshaped by a user named Rashid Alsuwadi. In the clip one can see a platter with Gish and salad leaves. Read on to find out what happened next.

The man was about to eat the fish, when it opened its mouth and even grabbed the chopstick he was holding. The post has gone very viral has over 1 lakh views. Netizens asked questions like what, is it eaten raw. Another asked this is sick beyond words.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/watch-a-fish-on-a-platter-about-to-eaten-opens-its-mouth-and-grabs-chopstick-3390909.html

Nepalese PM Deuba to meet Modi today; to jointly inaugurate railway service between India-Nepal

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is on a three-day visit to India, will hold wide-ranging talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday. That is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties.



Deuba will meet Modi in Hyderabad House, New Delhi at 11:10 AM. They will jointly inaugurate India-Nepal rail service through videoconferencing. The Jaynagar-Kurtha section is part of the 68.7km Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardidas rail link built under the Government of India's grant assistance of NPR 8.77 billion. The new infrastructure was built for broad gauge railway operation by replacing the narrow gauge, which was stopped more than seven years ago. Nepal Railway Company has made all necessary preparations for the inaugural ceremony, according to officials.

It is Deuba's first bilateral visit abroad after becoming prime minister in July last year for a fifth time following a spell of political turmoil in Kathmandu. Deuba had visited India in each of his four earlier stints as prime minister of Nepal. His last visit to India in his capacity as the prime minister was in 2017. Nepal is important for India in the context of its overall strategic interests in the region, and the leaders of the two countries have often noted the age-old "Roti Beti" relationship.

The country shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states -- Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Land-locked Nepal relies heavily on India for the transportation of goods and services. Nepal's access to the sea is through India, and it imports a predominant proportion of its requirements from and through India. The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 forms the bedrock of the special relations between the two countries. "The upcoming visit will provide an opportunity to the two sides to review this wide-ranging cooperative partnership and to progress it further for the benefit of the two peoples," the MEA said on Monday.

Besides official engagements in New Delhi, the prime minister of Nepal will visit Varanasi.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/nepalese-pm-deuba-to-meet-modi-today-to-jointly-inaugurate-railway-service-between-india-nepal-3390916.html

Key witness in Aryan Khan linked drugs case dies

A probe witness in the drugs case linked to Aryan Khan has died. Prabhakar Sail (36) a key witness in the case died of a heart attack at his home, his lawyer said.



Sail was in the news after a conversation of his discussing a payoff of Rs 25 crore became public. Of the total alleged payoff amount, Rs 8 crore was meant for Sameer Wankhede, the officer who was earlier learning the probe by the NCB. The allegations were denied by Wankhede.

Sail was the bodyguard of K P Gosavi another NCB witness in the case whose selfie with Aryan Khan had gone vital.


Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/key-witness-in-aryan-khan-linked-drugs-case-dies-3390926.html

40,000 tonnes of diesel from India reaches crisis hit Sri Lanka

A ship carrying 40,000 tonnes of diesel has reached Sri Lanka. The diesel was supplied under a $1 billion credit line given to the economically hit nation by India. The fuel will be distributed across Sri Lanka by this evening reports say. The island nation is witnessing one of its worst crisis in years which was sparked by an acute lack of foreign currency to even pay for most essential imports.



Diesel was unavailable at stations across the country. The owners of private buses say that even a skeleton service will not be possible after today. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a public emergency amidst a spate of protests over the worst economic crisis in the country. Rajapaksa issued a special gazette notification on Friday, declaring a public emergency in Sri Lanka with effect from April 1.

On the President's command, Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath issued the Extraordinary Gazette Notification. The move came after a violent protest erupted outside the residence of Rajapaksa on Thursday as hundreds of demonstrators gathered there and demanded his resignation for what they called his failure in addressing the worst economic crisis in the island nation. Several people were injured and vehicles were set on fire as the agitation turned violent. Police fired tear gas and water cannons at the protesters after they pulled down a steel barricade placed near the president's residence. Following the incident, several people were arrested and a curfew briefly imposed in most parts of Colombo city.

A foreign exchange crunch in Sri Lanka has led to a shortage of essential goods such as fuel and cooking gas. Power cuts that last up to 13 hours a day. A statement issued by the presidential media division on Friday said an extremist group was behind the unrest near President Rajapaksa's residence in Mirihana. Meanwhile, the police said the number of people arrested in the aftermath of the violence has risen to 54.

Lawyers linked to opposition parties claimed that the police might charge those arrested under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Five policemen were injured, while a police bus, a jeep and two motorcycles were burnt as protesters turned violent. The demonstrators also caused damage to a police water cannon truck. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in history. With long lines for fuel, cooking gas, essentials in short supply and long hours of power cuts the public has been suffering for weeks. Rajapaksa has defended his government's actions, saying the foreign exchange crisis was not his making and the economic downturn was largely pandemic driven where the island's tourism revenue and inward remittances waning.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/40000-tonnes-of-diesel-from-india-reaches-crisis-hit-sri-lanka-3390928.html

Lava X2 With 5,000mAh Battery, Dual-Rear Cameras Launched India; Price And Sale Date

Lava has announced a new smartphone named the Lava X2 for Indian consumers. The smartphone carries an affordable price tag and features include a massive 5,000 mAh battery unit, a MediaTek chip, and dual-rear cameras. The device will be a good alternative to the Poco C3, Samsung Galaxy M02, and the Realme C15. Here are features and pricing of the Lava X2.



In terms of features, the Lava X2 smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. There is a waterdrop notch at the front housing the front-facing camera sensor. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio processor; however, the exact name of the processor is still unknown. The phone comes in 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is also believed to support additional storage expansion via a microSD slot.

For imaging, you'll get 8MP dual rear cameras and a 5MP selfie camera on the Lava X2. Further, the phone is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery unit. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, dual 4G SIM support, 3.5 mm audio jack, OTG, and a Type C charging port for charging. Despite being an entry-level phone, the Lava X2 comes with a physical fingerprint sensor and also supports face unlock.

The Lava X2 has been launched at an introductory price of Rs. 6,599 in India. It is currently up for pre-booking on Amazon India and the first sale will start on March 12. Besides, the phone will also be available on the Lava e-store and offline channels across the country. The Lava X2 comes in two color variants namely - Cyan and Blue.

The Lava X2 is a budget phone with decent features. If you are looking for a normal Android phone for calling and messaging, can consider the Lava X2. The phone offers a large display, battery and an 8MP main lens. Even the handset has a physical fingerprint sensor which is usually not available at the price range of phones.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/lava-x2-with-5-000mah-battery-dual-rear-cameras-launched-india-price-and-sale-date-079517.html

Oppo K10 Clears 3C Certification; 80W SuperVOOC Fast Charging, MediaTek 8000 Chipset Confirmed

Oppo released a couple of flagships recently. These include the Oppo Reno7 series and the Oppo Find X5 series. The brand is all set to expand its product offering with a new device, namely the Oppo K10. The alleged Oppo K10 was recently spotted on the Chinese 3C listing, confirming its battery and fast charging prowess.



Rumors of the Oppo K10 have been around for a while now. The alleged smartphone was spotted on the Chinese 3C certification with the model number PGIM10. The device also appeared with the charge that packed the model number VCB8JACH, which confirms 80W fast charging support or Oppo's SuperVOOC support.

From the looks of it, the upcoming Oppo K10 will be a premium mid-range smartphone. The 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support is going to be its key highlight along with powerful cameras and an immersive display. The Oppo K10 will likely be limited to the Chinese market but will be rebranded before arriving in the global markets.

The Oppo K10 is said to pack the Dimensity 8000 chipset. This would make the upcoming Oppo smartphone one of the first few devices to ship with the Dimensity 8000 processor. So far, the upcoming Oppo K10 was suspected to include either the Dimensity 8000 or the Dimensity 8100 chipset. A new leak by a tipster suggests the phone will get the Dimensity 8000 chipset, which brings in a slightly lower GPU performance when compared to the Dimensity 8100 chipset. Other brands Redmi, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Vivo will also be launching smartphones with the new Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8000 processors.

For instance, the upcoming Redmi K50 Pro is tipped to pack the Dimensity 8100 chipset. To note, MediaTek announced the first smartphones with the new processor would be arriving sometime by the end of Q1. One can expect the Oppo K10 to launch in the coming weeks. If so, we can also expect official teasers and posters in the coming days. Once the Oppo K10 debuts in China, we can expect a rebranded device to arrive in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-k10-clears-3c-certification-80w-supervooc-fast-charging-mediatek-8000-chipset-confirmed-079518.html

Upcoming iPhone SE 3 Might Cost Around Rs. 20,000: Will You Buy?

As per the leaks and speculations, Apple is likely to announce the next-generation iPad Air and the iPhone SE 3 on March 8. While the iPad Air 5th Gen is expected to look similar to the iPad Air 4th Gen, the iPhone SE 3 is expected to bring in some major changes in terms of both design and performance.



According to the market analyst John Donovan, the base model of the iPhone SE 3 is expected to cost $299, which will make it the most affordable 5G capable smartphone. Considering Apple's strategy for India, the iPhone SE 3 might cost around Rs. 20,000, which will make it one of the most affordable modern iPhones.

While some reports suggest that the iPhone SE 3 might look similar to the iPhone SE 2, some reports suggest otherwise. As per the rest of the reports, the iPhone SE 3 could be the repurposed iPhone XR with the new Apple A15 Bionic SoC along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The iPhone SE 3 will have a 12MP primary camera and is expected to carry an upgraded 12MP selfie camera with support for 4K video recording on both cameras. Besides, if the iPhone SE 3 comes in the iPhone XR format, the device will also have a Face ID setup.

As per the analyst, the base model of the iPhone SE 3, possibly with 64GB internal storage is expected to cost $299 or approx Rs. 22,563. Hence, we could expect the iPhone SE 3 to be priced between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 for the base model. Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone SE 3 with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of internal storage.

Although, even at around Rs. 25,000 price point, the iPhone SE 3 might not be the most affordable 5G smartphone in the country, it will be the most affordable 5G iPhone. This price point is also expected to help Apple to lure in more consumers who are on a budget and looking for an affordable iPhone with 5G support.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/upcoming-iphone-se-3-might-cost-around-rs-20-000-will-you-buy-079428.html

Poco F4 Key Specs Leak: 50MP Triple Rear Cameras And More

Back in 2021, Poco F3 was launched as the rebranded Redmi K40. Now, the Chinese brand is expected to take the wraps off the Redmi K50 in March. Going by the launch pattern of the predecessor, it looks like the company might bring the Poco F4 to the global markets.



However, there is no claim that the company will launch the Poco F4. In the meantime, a reliable tipster has shared the key specifications of the upcoming Poco smartphone before the company could announce the launch date of the device.

As per the Twitter-based tipster Yogesh Brar, the Poco F4 is tipped to get the power from an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC similar to its predecessor, Poco F3. The processor could be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage space. The upcoming smartphone is claimed to arrive with a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz.

The device could arrive with a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 13MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP tertiary telemacro sensor. At the front, the smartphone from Poco boasts a 32MP lens. Software wise, the Poco F4 boasts Android 12 topped with MIUI 13.

A 4500mAh battery could power the smartphone from within alongside support for 67W fast charging. Lastly, the leak suggests that the smartphone could be launched in multiple storage configurations including 6GB/8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options.

Earlier this month, the Poco F4 GT was spotted by a tipster on several certification databases including FCC, EEC, IMEI, and TUV. All these certifications reveal show that the smartphone could run MIUI 13 on top of Android out-of-the-box. The Poco smartphone in question could arrive with a 4560mAh battery segmented into two for fast charging support.   

The Poco F4 GT has been speculated to arrive with Hi-Res Audio support and could be bundled with a USB Type-C to 3.5mm audio adapter as the smartphone could miss out on a headphone jack. The other aspects of the Poco smartphone appear to be unknown for now. We can expect further details to emerge in the coming days.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-f4-key-specs-leak-50mp-triple-rear-cameras-079431.html

Asus 8z With Snapdragon 888 SoC And 64MP Camera Launched In India

After a lot of delays, the Taiwanese tech giant has announced the launch of the Asus 8z smartphone in India. It is the sequel to the Asus 6z that was launched earlier in the country. The smartphone has been launched in the country in Horizon Silver and Obsidian Black color options.



The Asus 8z has been launched in a single storage variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 42,999 and will go on sale via the e-commerce portal Flipkart from March 7, 2022.

In terms of specifications, the Asus 8z flaunts a 5.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling of 240Hz, up to 1100 nits of brightness, HDR 10+ and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Under the hood, the Asus smartphone gets the power from an octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC based on the 5nm process and Adreno 660 GPU. The processor comes with 8GB RAM of LPDDR5 and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage space. Running Android 11 topped with ZenUI 8 and is upgradeable to Android 12. For imaging, the Asus 8z comes with a 64MP primary Sony IMX686 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture with OIS support and a 12MP secondary ultra-wide angle Sony IMX363 sensor with dual PD autofocus and f/2.2 aperture with 8K video recording and 4cm macro mode.

At the front, the smartphone comes with a 12MP Sony IMX663 selfie camera sensor with dual PD autofocus. The other goodies of the Asus 8z include a 3.5mm audio jack, dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 amplifier, Dirac HD sound, triple microphones, Hi-Res Audio, stereo speakers, Asus Noise Reduction technology, FM radio, and OZO Audio Zoom.   

There is an IP68 water and dust resistant certification, an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G SA/NSA support, dual-SIM support, dual 4G VoLTE, USB Type-C, NFC and a 4000mAh battery 30W fast charging, PD charging, and Quick Charge 4.0. We can get to know further details regarding the smartphone's performance in a detailed review of the Asus 8z.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/asus-8z-snapdragon-888-soc-64mp-camera-india-launch-079435.html

Mediatek Dimensity 9000 Bosses Over Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 On AnTuTu; Check Benchmark Scores

For the first time ever, Mediatek has made a chip that has outperformed Qualcomm's flagship offering. The Mediatek Dimensity 9000 has outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Though both processors are fabbed on 4nm lithography, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is made by Samsung, while the Dimensity 9000 comes from TSMC.



The Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC scored 1072221 points on Antutu, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC scored 1025215 points. The Mediatek Dimensity 9000 has an upper hand in terms of CPU, memory, and UX performance, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 outperforms Dimensity 9000 in GPU or graphics performance.

Do note that, both phones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. While the Mediatek processor is featured on an upcoming Vivo smartphone, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has been used on the Realme GT 2 Pro, and both smartphones are running on Android 12 OS.

While the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC takes a lead in terms of overall performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 continues to offer better gaming performance just like its predecessors. Hence, a phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC will be slightly better at gaming when compared to phones with the Dimensity 9000 SoC.

However, this also depends on how the exact smartphone is optimized and one should also consider the cooling solution on the specific smartphone. Although smartphone processors have gotten a lot faster in the last few years, most phones still use passive cooling solutions, hence the performance gets throttled even with limited usage.

Although there are no smartphones with the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC in India, brands are expected to launch the same in the coming weeks. However, when it comes to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, you have options like the Galaxy S22, iQOO 9 Pro, and the Moto Edge 30 Pro. A lot more smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 are on their way too.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/mediatek-dimensity-9000-bosses-over-snapdragon-8-gen-1-on-antutu-check-benchmark-scores-079436.html

OnePlus Tipped To Launch Dimensity 8100-Powered Phone Soon; Key Spec Revealed

OnePlus is said to be launching Dimensity 8100-powered phone in the coming days. The upcoming OnePlus phone's specs have also been revealed online. The processor is likely to run mid-range devices and the key specs of the upcoming Dimensity 8100 were also revealed online. MediaTek is expected to introduce the Dimensity 8100 chipset on March 1. Besides, an upcoming Redmi smartphone (might launch next month) is also said to run the Dimensity 8100 chip.



Tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that the OnePlus will also launch Dimensity 8100-powered smartphone. The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip is said to deliver Snapdragon 888-like performance. The tipster also shared key specs of the device. However, the launch timeline or moniker of the upcoming OnePlus phone is still unknown.

The upcoming OnePlus device is tipped to feature a 6.47-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with support for a 120Hz fast refresh rate. The display will have a centred punch-hole cutout to house the front-facing camera sensor. The OnePlus smartphone is said to offer a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera and pack a 4,500 mAh battery unit with 150W fast charging. However, the brand has not announced its 150W fast charging tech yet. Apart from this, nothing is known about the upcoming OnePlus device. We'll keep updating you if further info comes to our notice.

The brand recently unveiled the Nord CE 2 5G in India. Now, it is prepping up to announce the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. If rumors are to be believed the smartphone will go official in March. The key specs and design of the device were recently leaked online. The phone is said to ship with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 659 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging support. The Nord CE 2 Lite will come with a triple camera system including a 64MP primary camera and a pair of 2MP sensors. The phone is also rumored to launch under Rs. 20,000 segment in the country. However, OnePlus has not yet officially revealed anything about the Nord CE 2 Lite.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-tipped-to-launch-dimensity-8100-powered-phone-soon-key-spec-revealed-079440.html

MWC 2022: Realme Launches GT 2, GT 2 Pro Smartphones With Snapdragon Processor, Android 12 OS

Realme has announced the GT 2 series smartphones at MWC 2022 event. Both devices were originally launched earlier this year in China. The lineup includes the standard Realme GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro. The latter comes with a paper-like design which is developed in association with Japanese designers Naoto Fukasawa and Sabic.



Both phones come with a Snapdragon processor, 120Hz display, and Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0. Here are the full specs and pricing of the GT 2 series for the global markets.

The Realme GT 2 has a 6.62-inch full-HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,300 nits brightness. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. For imaging, there is a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Sony IMX776 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. Other aspects include a 16MP selfie camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart fast charging. Lastly, it measures 162.9x75.8x8.6mm and weighs around 194.5 grams.

The Realme GT 2 Pro features a 6.7-inch 2K (1440x3216 pixels) LTPO 2.0 AMOLED 10-bit display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. The device also includes Stainless Steel Vapour Cooling Max.

It has a triple rear camera setup housing a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. Other features include a 32MP selfie camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the same battery and charging capacity as the Realme GT 2. For connectivity, it supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

The Realme GT 2 price starts at EUR 549 (roughly Rs. 46,400) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant; however, it will be available at EUR 449 (roughly Rs. 37,900) as an introductory offer. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model of the GT 2 carries a price tag of EUR 599 (roughly Rs. 50,600).

On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Pro price starts at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 63,200) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It will also be available at an introductory price of EUR 649 (roughly Rs. 54,800). The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model of the GT 2 Pro has been launched at EUR 849 (roughly Rs. 71,700). Both devices come in Paper Green, Paper White, and Steel Black color options.

The India launch date is still unknown at this moment. However, the arrival of the Realme GT 2 Pro in India has already been teased by Madhav Sheth. Rumors also suggested that the Realme GT 2 Pro will be launched in Q1 2022 in the country.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/mwc-2022-realme-launches-gt-2-gt-2-pro-smartphones-with-snapdragon-processor-android-12-os-079443.html

Poco X4 Pro 5G With 108MP Camera, 67W Fast Charging Announced

As expected, at the MWC 2022, Poco took the wraps off the Poco X4 Pro 5G and Poco M4 Pro smartphones. The X series offering is a mid-range smartphone with an improved camera and support for 4G connectivity. Let's take a look at the Poco X4 Pro 5G details from here.



The Poco X4 Pro 5G bestows a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone's display has a high refresh rate of 120Hz and an improved touch sampling rate of 320Hz as compared to 240Hz in its predecessor. Also, the screen is brighter with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits while the previous generation model had a brightness of 700 nits. The Poco X4 Pro 5G comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which is not an upgrade.

Under its hood, the Poco smartphone makes use of an octa-core Snapdragon 690 SoC with two Cortex A76 cores and six Cortex A55 cores. It is touted to deliver 30% higher GPU performance with Adreno 619. The device has been launched in two storage configurations - 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM. There is a hybrid SIM card slot as well. There is support for virtual RAM of up to 2GB on the entry-level variant with 6GB of RAM and 3GB on the high-end model with 8GB of RAM.

Running MIUI 13 on top of Android, the smartphone from Poco comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification, an IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.1 and NFC. For imaging, the Poco X4 Pro 5G comes with a triple-camera arrangement with a 108MP primary sensor, which is a major upgrade as compared to the 48MP sensor on the Poco X3 Pro. It comes with an aperture of f/1.9 and has the 9-in-1 pixel binning technology for low-light photography.

The other camera sensors include an 8MP secondary ultra-wide lens with a field of view of 118 degrees and a 2MP secondary macro lens. There is no depth sensor in the latest offering. At the front, there is a punch-hole cutout with a 16MP selfie camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

Notably, the Poco X3 Pro has 20MP selfie camera sensor. In terms of battery life, the Poco X4 Pro 5G makes use of a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging support. While the battery capacity is not a major upgrade, the fast charging support has been doubled with an included adapter as well. It is touted that the smartphone can last up to 15 hours of video playback with 100% battery life. Also, the fast charging support kicks into action and powers the battery up to 70% in just 20 minutes. A complete 100% battery power is reached in 41 minutes.

The other aspects of the Poco X4 Pro 5G include a thickness of 8.12 mm and it weighs at 205 grams. There is an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. Also, it has dual speakers and a Z-axis linear motor. Poco has launched the smartphone in Laser Black, Poco Yellow and Laser Blue color options.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-x4-pro-5g-announced-features-price-specs-079444.html

Poco M4 Pro 4G With 5,000mAh Battery, MediaTek Helio G96 SoC Launched; Price, Specifications, Availability

Poco M4 Pro 4G has been launched for Indian consumers. The smartphone has been unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The Poco M4 Pro 5G was recently released in India by Poco. Only a few weeks later, the tech giant has released the phone's 4G version in the country, termed the Poco M4 Pro. The Poco M4 Pro resembles its 5G predecessor but differs slightly from the inside.



The Poco M4 Pro features the same design as its 5G predecessor, and one of the color options is the company's signature yellow. With a weight of 179.5 kilograms, the phone is also considered the lightest Poco phone ever.

The phone has a 6.43-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. The display has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The panel is somewhat smaller than the M4 Pro 5G and has a peak brightness of 1000 nits. The chipset is another significant difference.

In place of the Dimensity 810 utilized in the 5G model, the new 4G variant employs the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC. The smartphone has an LPDDR4x RAM of up to 8GB and UFS 2.2 storage of up to 128GB. TurboRAM is supported, allowing for up to 11GB of total RAM. A 64MP main sensor (another first for the M series), an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2MP macro camera make up the camera department. The front camera has a resolution of 16MP. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the Poco M4 Pro, which can be charged at 33W. It's built on Android 11 and runs MIUI 13 for Poco.

Dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone connector, and a slew of standard connectivity choices, such as Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and more, round out the package

The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage edition of the Poco M4 Pro 4G costs Rs. 14,999, the 6GB + 128GB variant costs Rs. 16,499, and the 8GB + 256GB variant costs Rs. 17,999. It will be available for purchase on Flipkart on March 7 at 12 p.m. (noon). HDFC bank cardholders will also receive a Rs. 1,000 discount on the smartphone. The smartphone will be available in three colors: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-m4-pro-4g-with-5-000mah-battery-mediatek-helio-g96-soc-launched-price-specifications-079448.html

Realme GT Neo 3 Will Be The Fastest Charging Smartphone In the World: 150W Charging Confirmed

While Realme is selling the GT Neo 3 with massive discounts in India, the company is also gearing up for the launch of the successor to the same. At MWC 2022, the company has teased the upcoming Realme GT Neo 3 and also confirmed that the phone will come with 150W fast charging support, making it the fastest charging smartphone in the world.



While we already have phones like the iQOO 9 Pro with support for 120W fast charging, there are no smartphones with 150W fast charging, which makes the Realme GT Neo 3 a one-of-a-kind smartphone. In fact, the company has confirmed that the Realme GT Neo 3 can be charged from 0 to 50 percent in just five minutes.

As of now, there is no information on how long the Realme GT Neo 3 will take for a full charge. Given how most fast chargers throttles charging after 50 percent, the Realme GT Neo 3 might take around 15 to 20 minutes for a full charge, which should make it one of the fastest charging smartphones.

Yes, Realme is most likely to include a 150W fast charger with the Realme GT Neo 3, as it is hard to get a 150W fast charger from the market. Given the fact that a fast charging adapter will cost a lot more than a regular charger, a user has a bear the price, and the Realme GT Neo 3's retail price is expected to include the cost of the charger.

Tech brands research and collect a lot of data before deploying fast charging technologies, especially on phones that might offer over 50W of fast charging. As of now, phones like the Xiaomi Mi 11i and the iQOO 9 Pro with support for 120W fast charging are working as expected and have not caused any trouble.   Some of these fast-charging technologies to be on the safer side slow down the charging speed if the phones heat us. Hence, we could also expect the same on the Realme GT Neo 3, and this technology should be safe for normal day-to-day usage.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-gt-neo-3-150w-fast-charging-079441.html

Redmi Note 11E Pro Possible Variants, Pricing Leak

Redmi recently launched the next-generation models in the Note 11 series. Now, fresh reports claim that the company is working towards announcing a new model in the lineup with the launch of the Redmi Note 11E Pro in its home market China sometime this month.



As per reports, Redmi Note 11E Pro will be a rebranded variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G that went official in the global markets. In addition to these speculations, a Chinese tipster Bald is Panda via Weibo has revealed the possible storage configurations and pricing of the alleged Redmi Note 11E Pro.

As per the leak, Redmi is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 11E Pro in China in March in three storage configurations. The base variant is tipped to have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space while the mid-variant is believed to have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. It is tipped that the top-of-the-end variant could be launched with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage space. Furthermore, the tipster has revealed that these variants of the upcoming Redmi smartphone could be priced at 1,699 Yuan (approx. Rs. 20,200), 1,899 Yuan (approx. Rs. 22.600), and 2,099 Yuan (approx. Rs. 25,000) respectively.

When it comes to the expected specs, the Redmi Note 11E Pro is likely to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display alongside FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It is speculated that the smartphone in question could run Android 12 topped with MIUI 13 out-of-the-box.

For imaging, the Redmi Note 11E Pro is said to be equipped with a 16MP front-facing selfie camera sensor. At the back, the smartphone that is being speculated could feature a triple-camera setup with a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide secondary camera, and a 2MP tertiary macro snapper.   The Redmi Note 11E Pro could get the power from a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. For secure authentication, it is said to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. As per speculations, the Redmi smartphone could be launched in three color options such as Time Monologue (White), Mysterious Black Realm, and Night Sea Glaze.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-note-11e-pro-variants-pricing-leak-079450.html

Honor Magic 4 Is The Flagship Camera Phone Series India Deserves But Won't Get

Technology giants across the globe are geared up to introduce some exciting new technologies and consumer products at the Mobile World Congress 2022, Barcelona. One such launch that caught our attention is the Honor Magic 4 smartphone series. The new flagship smartphone series by Honor primarily focuses on the camera and will be unveiled on February 28 at the big annual event. We are expecting Honor to launch at least three power-packed smartphones in the new smartphone series.



The launch event will be streamed live on the brand's Youtube channel and honor official website. Although the upcoming Honor smartphone line-up won't make it to the Indian market, it's important to understand what the brand is up to in the flagship smartphone segment with its new series. Let's find out.

Starting with the cameras, the Honor Magic 4 series handsets are expected to feature a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide lens that will double up as a macro snapper. A telephoto lens will also be added to the setup to offer optical zoom and far-field digital zoom capabilities. As per rumors, the lower-end model in the series will flaunt a 16MP telephoto lens with up to 10x digital zoom support, whereas the Pro model might boast a 50MP telescope camera with 100x digital zoom support. The fourth camera lens in the setup is expected to be a 50MP monochrome camera with a laser focusing system.

The basic model in the series is rumored to feature a 16MP selfie camera while the Pro model can flaunt a dual 13MP + 3D depth-sensing selfie camera to offer a better selfie experience. All models will offer support for 4K video recording and are expected to come with excellent low-light photography capabilities. These are some exciting camera specs that should deliver impressive still photography and videography results in real-time. It's too bad that we won't get to see Honor bringing the flagship series to the Indian market due to the lack of Google services.

Moving on, the Honor Magic 4 series handsets will flaunt 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED panels with 10-bit color depth support. The displays will also get HDR10+ and DCI-P3 color gamut support. The Pro model is expected to flaunt a 6.67-inch panel with a resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels. The most premium model in the series- the Magic 4 Pro+ is rumored to boast a gigantic 6.78-inch screen with 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution.

The handsets will feature metal-glass construction with the Pro+ model boasting a premium ceramic design. The OLED panels will have gentle curves on two sides that should add a premium feel to the front fascia. As far as the underlying hardware is concerned, the Honor Magic 4 series smartphones will most likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The recently launched iQOO 9 Pro also draws power from the same SoC and comes at a starting price of Rs. 64,990 in the Indian market. You can read more about the smartphone's features and performance in our first impressions.

And while the Honor Magic 4 series won't see any official launch in India, there are several important announcements and launches from MWC 2022 that you should know about. These include- Oppo Find X5, Poco X4 Pro, Realme GT 2 series, Samsung premium laptops, Realme's 200W fast-charging technology, and a few others. We will keep bringing updates from MWC 2022. Stay tuned.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/honor-magic-4-is-the-flagship-camera-phone-series-india-deserves-but-won-t-get-079413.html

Vivo X Note To Launch Soon; High-End Hardware And Cameras Tipped

Vivo is working on a flagship device. This device debuted in the 3C listing with the model number V2170A. The information comes from tipster WHYLAB, who has previously been a source for many new smartphone leaks. The tipster showed a little snip from the 3C listing with the model number V2170A scribed on it. The smartphone is 5G enabled and supports 80W fast charging.



Despite the fact that the device's name isn't listed in the listing, the tipster believes it's a Vivo X Note. The tipster claims that the Vivo Nex 5 was going to be the phone's debut name. On the other hand, the Vivo X Note moniker will make its debut in early March this year. As the Vivo X Note branding is new, it's unclear whether the phone will be released under the same name.

The Vivo X Note is expected to have a large 7-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 display. The smartphone will have a Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz and slightly curved edges, with a punch-hole housing for the front camera in the center. Qualcomm's top 8 Gen 1 chipset could be included in the Vivo X Note smartphone. While the RAM and storage configurations have not been revealed, we can expect this phone to have up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

A 50MP Samsung S5KGN1 primary camera, a 48MP Sony IMX598 lens, a 12MP Sony IMX663 snapper, and an 8MP OV08A10 camera with 5x zoom are all said to be included in the Vivo X Note's quad rear camera setup. Not much about the front camera's details are unknown at this time. However, we can anticipate something more than 16 MP.

The Vivo X Note is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 80W. It might be 168 x 76 x 9.2mm in size and weigh 221 grams. Vivo hasn't verified any specifics about the phone, although reports claim it will be released next month of this year.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-x-note-to-launch-soon-high-end-hardware-and-cameras-tipped-079416.html

Google Might Launch Google Pixel 7 In India; New Pixel Smartphone Spotted On BIS

Google launched the Pixel 6 series smartphones back in October last year. Although, the brand did not launch these handsets in the Indian market. Now, Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 7 series smartphones. It seems one of the smartphones of the Pixel 7 series might launch in India. In the latest development, a Google Pixel series device has been spotted on the BIS listing which is speculated to be part of the Google Pixel 7 lineup.



MySmartPrice spotted a Pixel device on the BIS certification website, carrying a model number of GX7AS. Separately, a Xiaomi UI report revealed that the model number GX7AS will be produced in three sets and these devices are said to be the Google Pixel 7.

The upcoming Pixel 7 series is expected to include three models- Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. There is no official word on this. So, it will be better to this piece of info with a pinch of salt.

The renders of the upcoming Pixel 7 recently appeared online. The smartphone is said to feature a bigger battery compared to the precursor Pixel 6. It is rumored to run a new Tensor chip which might be paired with up to 512GB onboard storage option. Besides, the Google Pixel 7 is said to be slightly smaller than the Pixel 6, measuring 155.6 x 73.1 x 8.7 mm, while the Pixel 6 measures 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm.

On the other hand, the renders of the Pixel Pro were also revealed online. The Pro variant is expected to flaunt the same design as the predecessor. The phone is tipped to come in two color options and there will be a cutout at the front side housing the selfie camera.

At the rear, the phone could feature a triple camera setup along with an LED flash. Moreover, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is rumored to come with a 6.7 or 6.8-inch display. It will measure 163×76.6×8.7 mm and there will be an in-display fingerprint sensor.   As far as the launch is concerned, the Pixel 7 series is also expected to follow the same launch timeline as the Pixel 6 series. This means the smartphones will go official by October.

Ahead of the Pixel 7 series launch, Google is likely to bring the successor of the Pixel 5a dubbed the Pixel 6a. Google is yet to confirm the launch date or timeline officially. However, Max Jambor claimed the launch of the Pixel 6a might take place in May. In terms of features, the Pixel 6a is said to have a similar design as the Pixel 6 series. It will also use the same Tensor processor under its hood. Other features are tipped to include a 5,000 mAh battery, a 6.2-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and so on. At the same time, Google might announce its first-ever Pixel smartwatch.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/google-might-launch-google-pixel-7-in-india-new-pixel-smartphone-spotted-on-bis-079417.html

Realme V25 Spotted On Geekbench Ahead Of March 3 Launch; Expected Features, Pricing

Realme is all set to launch the Realme V25 smartphone under its V-series. The brand took to its official Weibo handle to confirm that the smartphone is launching on March 3 in China. The official teaser has already confirmed the rear panel design of the phone. Now, the handset has been spotted on the Geekbench listing, revealing key specs of the Realme V25.



The Realme V25 has been listed with model number RMX3475 on the Geekbench listing. The device is managed to score 687 points on single-core and 2022 points on multi-core tests. The listing further reveals the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM.

We expect there will also be other RAM variants. The phone is listed to ship with Android 12 OS. Apart from this, the Geekbench listing did not reveal anything about the Realme V25.

The official poster of the Realme V25 has revealed its rear panel design. The phone was spotted in a gradient blue variant. There will be triple camera sensors placed at the top-left corner of the rear panel. The speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack are seen at the bottom and the phone will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Earlier info has confirmed the phone might ship with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with support for a higher refresh rate. There will be a punch-hole cutout to house the 16MP selfie camera. The rear camera sensors will include a 64MP main lens and a pair of 2MP sensors.

The device will come with up to 256 GB of internal storage. Further, it is likely to pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support. Lastly, the phone is tipped to measure 8.5mm in thickness and weigh 195 grams.   Realme V25 Expected Pricing As of now, there is no information on the pricing of the Realme V25. The same SD695-powered phone Realme 9 Pro is selling at Rs. 17,999 in India. Considering this, we expect the device will come under Rs. 25,000 segment. However, it will be better to take it as a hint and stay tuned for the official announcement on March 3.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-v25-spotted-on-geekbench-ahead-of-march-3-launch-expected-features-pricing-079421.html

Nokia C21, Nokia C21 Plus Announced With Android Go And Unisoc SoC

HMD Global has unveiled the sequel to its first Nokia C series smartphones announced back in 2020. The latest offerings include the affordable Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus. With this announcement, the company has strengthened its portfolio. These new smartphones run Android Go Edition as their predecessors.



Notably, the yesteryear models in the Nokia C series have accounted for 16% of the total smartphone sales of the company in the past five years. The latest offerings in the lineup are expected to elevate this success to the next level.

The Nokia C21 is the affordable variant among the duo and it features a 6.5-inch HD+ 720p display. It features a metal frame alongside a toughened glass. There is no official IP rating on the smartphone. Under its hood, the smartphone from HMD Global uses a Unisoc SC9863A processor with eight Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.6GHz and a PowerVR GE8322 GPU alongside 2GB/3GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage space.

There is a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage space. Running Android 11 Go Edition, the Nokia C21 Plus supports two years of security patches. A 3000mAh battery powers the smartphone with support for 5W charging. Notably, the retail package of the smartphone bundles a 5W charger and a micro USB cable as well. For imaging, the Nokia smartphone in question features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera sensor. There are face and fingerprint unlocking capabilities as well.

When it comes to the Nokia C21 Plus, the smartphone features relatively more upgraded specs as compared to the standard variant. It features a metal chassis and an IP52 water-resistant rating, which is the first time for a C series offering. There is toughened glass protection for the display.   The smartphone makes use of a 6.5-inch HD+ 720p display and runs Android 11 Go Edition. It will get security patches every quarter for two years.

The Nokia C21 Plus gets the power from a Unisoc SC9863A SoC as used by the standard variant. It is teamed up wth 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage space. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage apart from dual-SIM card slots. The imaging aspects of the Nokia smartphone include a 5MP selfie camera sensor and a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 13MP primary sensor with autofocus and a 2MP secondary depth sensor. The rear camera module also has an LED flash unit. We have face and fingerprint unlocking capabilities with this device as well.

The Nokia C21 Plus comes in two variants - one is fueled by a 5050mAh battery that is touted to get three days of battery life and the other has a 4000mAh battery and can offer two days of battery life. There is support for 10W charging and a 10W charger and a USB cable are bundled with the box. Currently, there is no word regarding the pricing and availability details of the Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus. We need to wait for further details from the company.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/nokia-c21-nokia-c21-plus-announced-specs-features-079425.html

Exercise Dharma Guardian: 3rd India-Japan joint military drill to kick-start from 27 Feb at Belagavi in K'taka

The contingent of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) arrived in India today to take part in the 12 days long 'Exercise Dharma Guardian'.

The 3rd edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army & JGSDF will be conducted at Belagavi, Karnataka from 27 February to 10 March 2022. The military exercise aims at enhancing inter-operability and fostering mutual understanding between the two Armies.



Further, the joint drill will focus on operations in Jungle & Semi-Urban/Urban terrains. India, Japan, the US and Australia are part of the Quad group that has been formed to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free from any malignant influence of China. The scope of Dharma Guardian exercise covers platoon-level joint training on operations in jungle and semi urban and urban terrain, the statement said.

Combat experienced troops of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army and 30th Infantry Regiment of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces are participating in the exercise this year, it noted. The 12-day-long exercise schedule includes house interventions drills, raid on terrorist hideouts in semi urban terrain, combat first aid, unarmed combat and close quarter combat firing where both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats, it mentioned. The joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will culminate with a two day validation exercise scheduled on March 8 and March 9, it said.

The first-ever joint military exercise involving the Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force was held from 1st November to 14 November 2018 at Counter Insurgency Warfare School, Vairengte, India. The Indian contingent was represented by 6/1 Gorkha Rifles while the Japanese contingent was represented by the 32 Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. The first of its kind 14 days long joint military exercise consisted of a balance of indoor classes and outdoor training activities. The objective of the exercise was to build and promote army to army relations in addition to exchanging skills and experiences between both armies.



Notably, due emphasis was also laid on enhancing tactical skills to combat global terrorism and on increasing interoperability between forces of both countries which is crucial for the success of any joint operation. Both sides jointly trained, planned, and executed a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in urban warfare scenarios.

The second edition of the joint military drill was conducted at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte from 19 October 2019 to 02 November 2019. The Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) contingent comprised 25 soldiers each from each side. The exercise focused on sharing experience gained during various Counter-Terrorism Operations (COO) in respective countries.

With these series of joint bilateral exercises between India & Japan, both nations aim to come together to propel their bilateral relations towards the next level. The primary focus of the exercise is to train and equip the contingents in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain.

The entire curriculum of the exercise is planned in a progressive manner wherein the participants are initially familiarised with each others' organisation, weapons, and combat skills before graduating to joint tactical exercises.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/exercise-dharma-guardian-3rd-india-japan-joint-military-drill-to-kick-start-from-27-feb-3376046.html

Ahead of UNSC vote on resolution on Russia, Jaishankar receives phone call from Ukrainian foreign minister

Ahead of the crucial vote at the UN Security Council on the Russian attack on Ukraine, the country's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and shared his assessment of the current situation in Ukraine.



Jaishankar said he emphasised that India supports diplomacy and dialogue as the "way out". "Received call from Ukrainian FM @DmytroKuleba. He shared his assessment of the current situation.I emphasised that India supports diplomacy & dialogue as the way out," Jaishankar tweeted.

"Discussed predicament of Indian nationals, including students. Appreciate his support for their safe return," he added. The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday evening on a draft resolution on Russia's military operation in Ukraine as well as the escalating situation in the eastern European country. The draft resolution is set to condemn in the strongest terms Russia's military operation in Ukraine that has triggered strong outrage by the Western powers. When asked at a media briefing on Thursday about India's position on the draft UN Security resolution on the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has seen it and that New Delhi's stand will depend on the final shape of its text.

"I am told that that would undergo considerable changes. We will wait to see the shape that the resolution takes before we can pronounce ourselves and the position that we will take on the issue," he said. In the midst of the escalating situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during which he appealed for ending violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic dialogue. Jaishankar too held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and underlined that dialogue and diplomacy are the best way forward to deal with the crisis.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ahead-of-unsc-vote-on-resolution-on-russia-jaishankar-receives-phone-call-from-ukrainian-foreign-3376091.html

Mughal Gardens to remain open for general public till March 16

The Mughal Gardens will remain open for the general public till March 16, 2022 (except on Mondays which are maintenance days and March 1, 2022 - Gazetted Holiday) between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs (last entry at 1600 hrs).



Seven pre-booked hourly slots will be available between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs. Last entry will be at 1600 hrs. Each slot can now accommodate a maximum of 300 persons.

During the tour, visitors have to follow COVID protocols such as wearing of mask, maintaining social distance etc. They will have to undergo thermal screening at the entry point. No visitor will be allowed without mask. Booking can be made on https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in or https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx. Walk-in entry will not be available as precautionary measures.

Entry and exit for all visitors will be from Gate No. 35 of the President's Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Mughal Garden is located inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The garden is near India Gate in Delhi.

Mughal Garden, Mughal Gardens Marg, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004, India.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mughal-gardens-to-remain-open-for-general-public-till-march-16-3376098.html

Balakot, 3 years on and why it required guts to hit it

It has been three years since the Indian Air Force carried out a daredevil operation in which a Jaish-e-Mohammad-e-Mohammad base within Pakistan was hit.

It required immaculate planning to enter Pakistan undetected, strike at the target and return unhurt.



The Balakot facility in Pakistan was under the radar for at least 15 years before the actual hit took place. Balakot was a known terrorist camp. It was not in 2019, butbut 15 years back itself, we had mapped it out, intelligence officials tell OneIndia. These targets were on the radar of the Indian establishment for long. Prior to planning the surgical strikes, Balakot was discussed. However India did not want a hurried operation at Balakot and thought it would be better to test the waters in the form of a surgical strike first. After hitting Balakot meant entering deep into Pakistan and hitting the target.

Although the agencies were aware of a massive build up of terrorists at Balakot, they was no green signal from the government. Former officer with the Research and Analysis Wing Amar Bhushan confirms that they had mapped Balakot 15 years ago. However there was no signal from the government to hit it. It is one of the biggest and most dangerous facilities of the JeM and it ought to have been hit long back, Bhushan explains.

Since then there have been many times that we wanted to hit the camp. These targets were on the radar of the Indian establishment for long, Bhushan also says. I am sure that in 2016, before the surgical strikes were carried out, this option on Balakot would have been considered. However it appears that the decision to test the waters before going for a strike at Balakot would have been weighed in.

With regard to the number of terrorists killed in the operation, Amar Bhushan says that the numbers really dont matter. The fact is that an identified camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammad was hit. It was a regular structured base, where terrorists were trained. I would say that by hitting the camp, India conveyed a very strong message. The other message that was conveyed is that we know where they are are and what support they are getting. I am sure that the loses have been great in number. I cannot believe it when someone says that the terror camps would have been emptied.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/balakot-3-years-on-and-why-it-required-guts-to-hit-it-3376297.html

Naveen Patnaik speaks to Jaishankar, Shah over Odisha students stuck in Ukraine

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging them to ensure the safe return of hundreds of students and workers of the state stranded in war-torn Ukraine.



While the state is working to ascertain the exact number of people stranded in the restive country, official sources said it is around 1,500. Jaishankar and Shah have assured Patnaik the safe evacuation of those stranded in Ukraine, an official statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

Patnaik directed Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena to coordinate the return of the Odisha residents from Ukraine, while district magistrates were asked to collect information from the families of those stranded. The chief minister said the state government will bear the expenses of the evacuation.

The state government also operationalised a Special Assistance Cell at Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi to coordinate the rescue efforts with the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation and other agencies concerned. "All processes to ensure the safe evacuation of students from Ukraine is underway. Since the airports in Ukraine are closed, the MEA has been taking the people of Indian origin, including those from Odisha, to some bordering countries from where they can take flights back to India.

We are in constant touch with the MEA team working in the field level," said Ravi Kant, Odisha's Resident Commissioner in New Delhi.

Most of the students from the state are pursuing medical courses at National Medical University in Kharkiv and Kyiv Medical University. The stranded students are from Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Khurda, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Sundargarh and Sambalpur districts, official sources said. "The Odisha government has already moved for the safe evacuation of the students. Our resident commissioner in New Delhi is in regular touch with the Ministry of External Affairs," Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra told PTI. Roshan Behera, a fourth-year medical student from Kuchinda in Sambalpur district, told an Odia TV channel from Ukraine that the bomb shelters are already full, crammed with locals.

"We are living in constant fear for life as we have never faced such a situation before. We need to be rescued immediately. Our parents and relatives are constantly calling us to know about the situation here. We don't know for how long they can keep contacting us," she said. Aruna Jyoti Biswal, a resident of Mahanadi Vihar in Cuttack whose son is a final-year medical student in Ukraine, said, "My son Aruaman Abhishek was supposed to return home on February 26, but is unable to do so as flights are cancelled. I appeal to both the prime minister and the chief minister to rescue my son."

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/naveen-patnaik-speaks-to-jaishankar-shah-over-odisha-students-stuck-in-ukraine-3376207.html

LS speaker starts 24-hour helpline for Indian students stranded in Ukraine

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla started a helpline for for Indian students stranded in Ukraine. So far, more than 100 students from 15 states have contacted the helpline which was started at his residence office here and at camp office in his parliamentary constituency Kota-Bundi.



Birla took an initiative to help the Indian students trapped in the eastern European country after Russia invaded it, by starting a 24-hour helpline, which can be contacted on 011-23014011 and 23014022 in New Delhi and 0744-2505555 and 9414037200 in his Kota Camp office, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in an official statement.

Information about the students and their parents has been collected from the helpline and made available to the Ministry of External Affairs, the secretariat said. At the same time, students and parents are being informed through WhatsApp and phone calls about whatever information is being released from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Ukraine, it said.Apart from this, an appeal is also being made to the students to maintain restraint and patience, take shelter in safe places till help arrives and help each other through the helpline, the secretariat said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ls-speaker-starts-24-hour-helpline-for-indian-students-stranded-in-ukraine-3376215.html

Watch: First batch of stranded Indians reach Romania from Ukraine

The first batch of Indian nationals from Ukraine reached Romania on Friday afternoon after crossing the Suceava border post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Officials said more Indians in small groups are expected to reach Romania through the border crossing.



"The first batch of evacuees from Ukraine reach Romania via Suceava border crossing. Our team at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

In a tweet, he also shared visuals of the Indians transiting the border post. Senior officials said Air India will operate two flights to the Romanian capital Bucharest on Friday to evacuate the Indians. More flights are likely to operate over the next few days. The two Air India flights are expected to depart Bucharest on Saturday. India is trying to evacuate its nationals through Ukraine's land borders with Hungary, Poland, Slovakia after the Ukrainian government closed the country's airspace following the Russian military offensive.

Earlier, the Indian embassy in Ukraine said over 470 students will exit Ukraine and enter Romania through the Porubne-Siret border on Friday and that it is moving them to neighbouring countries for onward evacuation. It said that the "massive evacuation" operation was organised through the joint efforts of Indian embassies in Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Hungary and that efforts are underway to relocate Indians coming in from the hinterland.

As India stepped up efforts to evacuate around 16,000 of its citizens, mostly students, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, discussed the predicament of the Indian nationals and appreciated his support for their safe return. "Received call from Ukrainian FM @DmytroKuleba. He shared his assessment of the current situation.I emphasised that India supports diplomacy & dialogue as the way out," Jaishankar tweeted. "Discussed predicament of Indian nationals, including students. Appreciate his support for their safe return," he added.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/watch-first-batch-of-stranded-indians-reach-romania-from-ukraine-3376223.html

At UNSC motion against Russia, India abstains, Moscow vetoes

Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Friday which deplored in the strongest terms the country's military action in Ukraine. The resolution demanded the immediate withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.



The motion co-written by the United States and Albania found favour from 11 of the 15 nations., India, China and the UAE abtained.

The resolution was a no-go right from the start because of Moscow's veto power as a permanent member of the country. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote, "let me make one thing clear. Russia, you can veto this resolution, but you cannot veto our voices, you cannot veto the truth, you cannot veto our principles, you cannot veto the Ukrainian people." Make no mistake, Russia is isolated.

It has no support for the invasion of Ukraine,, Barbara Woodward, Britain's ambassador to the UN said. We have a solemn obligation to not look away. At the very minimum, we have an obligation to object," Greenfield said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/at-unsc-motion-against-russia-india-abstains-moscow-vetoes-3376282.html

Why India abstained on the UNSC resolution on Russia

In the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine India abstained on the vote on the draft resolution.

T S Tirumurti, Ambassador of India to the United Nations said that India is deeply disturbed by the recent developments in Ukraine. We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities, he said. No solution can be arrived at, at the cost of human lives, he further added.



We are deeply concerned about the welfare and security of the Indian community, including a large number of Indian students, he said. The contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, Tirumurti also added. All members need to honour these principles in finding a constructive way forward, he said while also adding that dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes, however daunting that may appear at the moment. It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up and we must return to it. For all these reasons, India has chosen to abstain on this resolution, he concluded.

Russia while vetoing the resolution said, "you have made Ukraine a pawn in your geopolitical game, with no concern whatsoever about the interests of the Ukrainian people. It is nothing other than yet another brutal and inhuman move in this Ukrainian chessboard." China said, "Russia's legitimate security aspirations should be given attention and addressed properly. Ukraine should become a bridge between east and west, not an outpost for confrontation among major powers." Russia vetoed the resolution on Friday which deplored in the strongest terms the country's military action in Ukraine. The resolution demanded the immediate withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.

The motion co-written by the United States and Albania found favour from 11 of the 15 nations., India, China and the UAE attained. The resolution was a no-go right from the start because of Moscow's veto power as a permanent member of the country. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote, "let me make one thing clear. Russia, you can veto this resolution, but you cannot veto our voices, you cannot veto the truth, you cannot veto our principles, you cannot veto the Ukrainian people." Make no mistake, Russia is isolated. It has no support for the invasion of Ukraine,, Barbara Woodward, Britain's ambassador to the UN said. We have a solemn obligation to not look away. At the very minimum, we have an obligation to object," Greenfield said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/why-india-abstained-on-the-unsc-resolution-on-russia-3376283.html

India sets up 3 teams for exit out of western Ukraine': Indian envoy to Poland

In view of Ukraine crisis, India has formed three teams to assist to pull out stranded Indians out of Western Ukraine, Indian Ambassador to Poland, Nagma Mallick said.



"Firstly, to all stranded students, stranded Indians on the Ukraine side, the government of Poland is doing a lot to provide easy transit into Poland to stranded people of all nationalities who are coming in via land border with Ukraine," news agency ANI quoted Indian envoy to Poland Nagma Mallick as saying.

The Indian government has planned to evacuate the stranded Indian via Poland and Indian nationals may note the coordinates of the Embassy Offices set up for the evacuation: - (i) Liaison Office, Lviv - Vivek Singh -- Tel: +48 881 551 273 (ii) Embassy Office, Krakowiec - Shubham Kumar -- Tel.: +48 575 467 147 (iii) Embassy Office, Medyka - Ranjit Singh - Tel.: +48 575 762 557 Embassy Control Room, Warsaw - Sukhvinder Malik, Tel: +48606700105 & +48225400000. It is reiterated that Indian nationals arriving at the Poland-Ukraine border by public conveyance i.e. by bus or taxi, are advised to make for the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing. The Poland government is permitting people to cross the border only on foot via the Shehyni-Medyka border point. The Krakowiec crossing is for persons traveling in their own vehicles.

Further, it has been advised Indian nationals crossing into Poland to register their details by filling the Google Form (https://forms.gle/TPmtUeMh98Q4XgvP9) for processing their requests for seats in the repatriation flights.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-sets-up-3-teams-for-exit-out-of-western-ukraine-indian-envoy-to-poland-3376286.html

Ukraine crisis: Oppn attacks govt on evacuation strategy, says despite repeated warnings it failed to act

As Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine, Opposition leaders, mostly from the Congress, on Thursday attacked the government for not making arrangements in time to bring 20,000 Indians in Ukraine back and accused it of "turning away its face" on its nationals in this difficult time. Some of the Congress leaders also demanded that India should take a firm stand and "unequivocally condemn" Russia's action.



Attacking the government for not acting despite repeated warnings, the Congress asked why it had not made arrangements in time to bring 20,000 Indians in Ukraine back home safely. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said,"turning away its face in every difficult situation...And remaining silent has become a habit of the Modi government. Our 20,000 Indian youth in Ukraine are forced to grapple with fear, apprehension and life-threatening situations." "Why were arrangements not made in time to bring them safely? Is this the 'self-reliant' mission," Surjewala tweeted.

In a series of tweets in Hindi, he said,"the Government of India says - Our 20,000 Indians trapped in Ukraine should stay where they are. Because the government is busy fighting elections right now?". "Prime Minister ji, instead of taking care of all, you are busy in election rallies... But we Indians are praying for the well being of all of you," he said and added "this is called...Opportunity in disaster once again? #Ukraine #UkraineConflict." Congress MP Vivek Tankha asked that when the US could evacuate its citizens on time, why did India fail to do so despite repeated warnings. "Very poor strategy planning. With thousands trapped in the conflict zone, we have failed our people. Imagine their & families plight," he said. The situation in Ukraine deteriorated after President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine, triggering serious concerns over the possibility of a full-scale military confrontation between the two countries.

Former minister of state for external affairs and Congress leader Tharoor said he is receiving a number of desperate messages from families of students stranded in Ukraine and needing evacuation. "Mr Prime Minister, this is not the time for election strategy but for diplomatic strategy. Thousands of our children who have gone to study in Ukraine are stuck there, understand the priority!" he said in a tweet in Hindi. Another Congress leader and former Union minister Manish Tewari tweeted, "India should unequivocally condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine in unambiguous terms. There comes a time when you need to tell 'friends' they can't indulge in Regime change.

India's conduct of international relations should be characterised by calling a spade a spade." "Let us not make the same mistake qua Russia again when we did with the erstwhile Soviet Union when we did not condemn Soviet Invasion of Hungary -1956, Czechoslovakia -1968, Afghanistan-1979," Tewari said. The principle being - in the 21st century can you change the status quo by force, he added. Tharoor also said however much one appreciates Moscow's legitimate security concerns, resorting to war is impossible to accept or justify, and India should demand that Russians "stop".

"So Russia is conducting a 'regime change' operation. How long can India, which had consistently opposed such interventions, stay silent?", Tharoor tweeted. Tharoor also slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over his visit to Russia amid the developments and cited the example of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who in 1979 as the then foreign minister had cut short his visit to China when Beijing attacked Vietnam.

"If @imrankhanPTI has any self-respect, he will do what Vajpayee Sahib did when China attacked Vietnam during his 1979 visit: he should cancel his trip immediately & go home. Otherwise, he is complicit in the invasion," Tharoor said. Another former Union minister and Congress leader Milind Deora said India should learn the right lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and diversify relationships and not depend on allies that are allies only on paper. "I hope Taiwan is listening," he added. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi posted a video on Twitter purportedly of some Indians in Ukraine talking about their problems with the caption "This is what I have been raising with MEA and Civil Aviation Ministry. Now our Indians are stranded and are feeling helpless."

Describing the situation in Ukraine as "highly uncertain", the India embassy in its advisory on Thursday said,"please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit... All those who are travelling to Kyiv, including those travelling from western parts of Kyiv, are advised to return to their respective cities. temporarily, especially towards safer places along the western bordering countries." Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to consequences they had "never seen". PTI

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ukraine-crisis-oppn-attacks-govt-on-evacuation-strategy-says-despite-repeated-warnings-it-failed-t-3375488.html

Bloodbath! Russia-Ukraine War shakes stock markets around the world

The Stock, bond and commodity markets around the world have been rattled after Russia declared war on Ukraine sending stocks tumbling and crude oil prices surging. Indian stock market's benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex slipped over four and a half per cent each, hitting their lowest levels since December 2021.



At close, the BSE Sensex, tumbled 2702 points or 4.72 per cent at 55,530. The Nifty 50 index slumped 815 points or 4.78 per cent at 16,248.

The Stock, bond, and commodity markets around the world have been rattled after Russia declared war on Ukraine sending stocks tumbling and crude oil prices surging Indian stock market's benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex slipped around 3 percent each, hitting their lowest levels since December 2021. At 11 30 AM today, the Nifty-50 index slipped below the 16,500 mark and BSE-Sensex was 2000 points lower around 55,300 levels.

Among sectors, real estate, metals, state-owned banks, and media stocks were the worst hit followed by banks and information technology scrips. Brent crude futures topped the $100 a barrel mark, fearing disruption of Russian energy exports. India imports more than 80% of its oil requirements and higher crude oil prices could widen the Current Account Deficit. On the global front, USA's S&P 500 index was down 2.3% and Nasdaq futures fell 2.8% confirming it is in a bear market. Euro Stoxx 50 futures and German DAX futures were down more than 3.5% in early deals along with global risk assets.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bloodbath-russia-ukraine-war-shakes-stock-markets-around-the-world-3375492.html

Russia-Ukraine crisis: PM Modi to hold meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The meeting will also discuss ways to mitigate the impact of rising crude oil prices, a Reuters report said.



Ukraine has said that the Russian military vehicles have crossed into the country at multiple locations. The vehicles are said to have crossed in from various places including Belarus in the north and Crimea in the south. There are also crossings that have taken place the east, in the region of Kharkiv and Luhansk. Russia, according to Ukraine's border service opened fire with artillery before sending the military vehicles across. A report in the BBC said that the evidence so far suggests that the attack is coming from every direction.

Meanwhile Ukraine said that 7 people have died since the military action by Russia began earlier today. Russia on the other hand said that it has surpassed Ukraine's air defence. It also said that Ukraine's border forces put up no resistance to Russian units.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/russia-ukraine-crisis-pm-modi-to-hold-meeting-3375493.html

Indians returning from Ukraine can travel via Qatar: Govt

The Centre on Thursday said Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, with aviation industry experts stating that civilian flights will restart from Ukraine only when its airspace opens. Currently 20,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine.



Since the Ukrainian airspace is closed due to the Russian military offensive, it is currently not clear how they are to travel from Ukraine to Qatar to take Qatar-India flights, which are operating normally.

The authorities of the eastern European country issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen) Thursday morning stating that civilian flights within Ukraine "are restricted due to potential hazard for civil aviation".

The Indian Embassy in Qatar said on Twitter, "Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed passengers traveling from Ukraine to travel by transit under India-Qatar bilateral air bubble arrangement."

This means that the passengers coming from Ukraine to Qatar will be able to board flights operating between Qatar and India.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indians-returning-from-ukraine-can-travel-via-qatar-govt-3375617.html

Russia-Ukraine war: PM Modi speaks to Putin, appeals for immediate cessation of violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine conflict and appealed for immediate cessation of violence as well as concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations.



In a phone call with the Russian President, the Prime Minister sought concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.

President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue, the PMO said. Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue. Prime Minister Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue, it said.

Modi also sensitised the Russian President about India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return.

The leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of Removed interest, the PMO said. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and announced the launch of the military offensive against Ukraine on Thursday, also warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to consequences they had "never seen".

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/russia-ukraine-war-pm-modi-speaks-to-putin-appeals-for-an-immediate-cessation-of-violence-3375725.html

World may see another pandemic likely a respiratory virus: Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday said the world may see another pandemic, likely a respiratory virus, even as he emphasised on strengthening diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines and R &D.



The last gigantic pandemic was almost 100 years ago but it won't be that long into the next one strikes, he said, in a virtual fireside chat with Telangana Industries Minister K T Rama Rao as part of 'BioAsisa-2022', the state government's flagship annual life sciences convention.

"It won't necessarily be a coronavirus or even the flu. It is likely to be a respiratory virus. Because, with all the human travel we have now, that's the one that can spread in such a rapid way," he said. Gates talked about his upcoming book on the subject, the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of funding the private sector and academia to build better diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.

He emphasised that there is a need for the world to spend more on R&D. Referring to Gates' 2015 prediction about the next pandemic, Rama Rao asked him about possible next big crisis and how the humanity can prepare together. The billionaire philanthropist lauded India for its vaccine development and coverage in the fight against the pandemic. India's vaccine coverage is better than even most rich countries, he said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/world-may-see-another-pandemic-likely-a-respiratory-virus-bill-gates-3375776.html

How Tamil Nadu became a happy playground for the Islamic State

The National Investigation Agency has arrested a key conspirator of the terror group Hizb-ut-Tahrir. The operative of this terror group which owes allegiance to the Islamic State has been identified as Mohammad Iqbal. The case was registered at Madurai after it was found that the accused was radicalising the Muslims in order to establish the Caliphate of the Islamic State. The accused was also conspiring to enforce the constitution that was written by radical Islamic preacher Taqi al-Din al Nabhani who founded the HuT.



The probe by the NIA revealed that one Ziyavudeen Baqavi is the leader of the HuT for Thanjavur, Madurai, Erode and Salem districts in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in Puducherry. He is also one of the main recruiters who used to preach about the importance of the Islamic State, the NIA said. In the past couple of years, several cases in Tamil Nadu relating to the ISIS have been reported. In fact Tamil Nadu had the first known ISIS recruit in the country. Haja Fakkruddin who hailed from Cuddalore was part of the early recruitments in India. Haja was radicalised in Cuddalore and then went to Singapore before he left for Syria.

Haja is not the only operative from Cuddalore to have joined the ISIS. A computer engineer was deported recently from Singapore. He said that it was he who had introduced Haja to this organisation, following which he was radicalised. During the various searches, literature relating to the ISIS had been found.

Speeches of the 20th century Islamist thinker Abul Ala Maududi have been found in the possession of several youth. Further the police have also seized compact discs which had the speeches of radical elements such as Anwar Al Awlaki and Abdul Raheem Green.

In its 2016 chargesheet, the NIA speaks about the role of Mohammad Naseer, a computer engineer in his mid 20s. Naseer was heading to Libya from Sudan, but was apprehended and later deported to India. He did his computer engineering from the MNM college in Chennai. It was at this time that he would visit a mosque at Chennai which was run by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath, non-political Islamic Organisation that preaches a puritanical version of Islam. This group was founded by P Jainul Abdeen in 2004, when he broke away from the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam.

The role of the ISIS in Tamil Nadu was unraveled in a big way in 2014. In August 2014, the police arrested Abdul Rahman and Mohammad Rizwan from the Ramnathapuram district on the charge that they were distributing t-shirts with the ISIS emblem. A photo showing 26 youth posing with the t-shirt in front of a Mosque at Thondi had surfaced on the social media. While the police were not able to find any direct link with the outfit, it however showed that the ISIS was gradually being received in the state. During the various probes conducted by the NIA, one key one would be the one relating to Coimbatore.

The investigation into this case began with the arrest of five persons from Coimbatore. The ones to be arrested were Ashiq (25), Ismail (25) from Dindivanam, Salavuddin (25) from Otteri, Jafar Sadiq Ali (29) from Vyasarpadi near Chennai and Shamsuddin (20) from Pallavaram in Chennai. Ismail in his confession had said that Ashiq had promised them help for their operation. The NIA says that Ismail had links with the ISIS. The intention was to carry out a major operation on Ganesh Chaturthi. These developments are significant in the wake of the murders in Coimbatore.

Munnani spokesperson C Sasikumar in 2016 and an atheist H Farook in 2017 were murdered by radical Islamic groups. NIA officials tell OneIndia that the problem is a deep-rooted one. These persons are operating under the name of the Islamic State now. They are part of the same radical set up which has been propagating violent Islam. These operatives have been trying to propagate radical and violent Islam in several places at Tamil Nadu.

Coimbatore, Cuddalore and Chennai are some of their key areas of operation. The National Investigation Agency has carried out searches in six locations at Tamil Nadu in connection with the Islamic State Coimbatore case. The case pertains to the criminal conspiracy hatched by 6 persons and their associates with an intention of further the cause of the ISIS. The NIA learnt that these persons had planned on targeting Hindu activists in Coimbatore.

The accused persons arrested by Tamil Nadu Police in this case in September, 2018 and charge-sheeted by NIA in February, 2019 had conducted preparations, including reconnaissance of targets, for launching such attacks, which would have caused communal disharmony and terror in the State. Investigation revealed that the charge-sheeted accused persons and their associates were radicalised on the violent extremist ideology of ISIS/ Daish by following the speeches and videos of the Sri Lankan ISIS/ Daish leader Zahran Hashim, over social media platforms.

Now searches have been conducted at the houses of the associates of the charge-sheeted accused persons, at two locations in Coimbatore City besides at one location each in Sivaganga, Tiruchirapalli, Nagapattinam and Toothukudi districts. During searches, two laptops, eight mobile phones, five SIM cards, one SD card and fourteen documents have been seized.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/how-tamil-nadu-became-a-happy-playground-for-the-islamic-state-3375851.html

PM Modi sensitises President Putin on safety of Indians in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.



President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue, the Prime Minister's Office said in a release.

Prime Minister also sensitised the Russian President about India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India. The leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of Removed interest.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pm-modi-sensitises-president-putin-on-safety-of-indians-in-ukraine-3375816.html

CBI arrests Anand Subramanian for alleged stock market manipulation

Former National Stock Exchange group operating officer Anand Subramanian was arrested by the CBI after expanding its three-year probe into the co-location scam in the exchange in view of "fresh facts" emerging in a damning Sebi report.



Subramanian was taken into custody late Thursday night, they said.

He was questioned for days in Chennai before the agency decided to arrest him, the officials said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has charged former National Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO Chitra Ramkrishna and others with alleged governance lapses in the appointment of Subramanian as the chief strategic advisor and his re-designation as group operating officer and advisor to MD.

Sebi has levied a fine of Rs 3 crore on Ramkrishna, Rs 2 crore each on NSE, Subramanian, former NSE MD and CEO Ravi Narain, and Rs 6 lakh on V R Narasimhan, who was the chief regulatory officer and compliance officer.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/cbi-arrests-anand-subramanian-for-alleged-stock-market-manipulation-3375830.html

Top explosive supplier to naxalites nabbed by NIA

The National Investigation Agency has arrested an explosive supplier in connection with a case involving the killing of five police personnel by naxalites.

The case on hand pertains to an attack on a police party by the naxalites in 2019 at Kukru Haat in Jharkhand. Five police personnel were killed in the attacked their arms and ammunition were looted.



The NIA said that during the probe, the arrested person Abraham Tuti used to supply explosive materials and provide other logistic support to the members of the CPI (Maoist) as an Over Ground Worker. Prior to this five naxalites involved in the case had been arrested.

The police had also seized two bikes, mobile phones and a SIM card that belonged to a policeman who had been killed. During the probe it was learnt that seven groups with three members in each group were formed by the naxalites. They reached the market on bikes and attacked the security personnel while they were having cold drinks. They first hit them with sharp edged weapons and later shot them with small arms like revolvers and pistols.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/top-explosive-supplier-to-naxalites-nabbed-by-nia-3375844.html

Realme Narzo 50 Launch Date Confirmed; 6.5-Inch FHD+ Display, 5,000mAh Battery Expected

Realme has announced that the Narzo 50 smartphone would be available in India on February 24. Realme is advertising the phone online by exposing the specifications with just a few days till the launch. According to the firm, the Realme Narzo 50 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G96, a 4G processor.



This suggests that, like the other two phones in the Narzo line, the Narzo 50 will be a 4G phone. Realme also posted photographs of the Narzo 50 on Twitter, which reveal triple cameras on the back of the phone.

The Realme Narzo 50 is the third phone in the Narzo 50 series. The first two, the Narzo 50A and the Narzo 50i were released in India last year. However, the Realme Narzo 50 will have superior specs and a higher price tag than theirs. The Helio G96 CPU in the Narzo 50 is proven to be quicker than the Helio G85 processor in the Realme Narzo 50A. The next Narzo phone will also include a 120Hz display, which is superior to 60Hz in terms of smooth scrolling and animations.

The Realme Narzo 50 teasers confirm the phone's design. The phone resembles the Narzo 50A in appearance. It comes with a punch-hole on the left side of the display, a fingerprint sensor built into the power button on the right edge, and a green color option. It's probable that the Realme Narzo 50 will come in a variety of colors. A square camera bump with three sensors and one LED flashlight can be found on the phone's rear.

The Realme Narzo 50 teasers also disclose a headphone jack and a USB-C port for charging at the bottom. The speaker grille can be seen at the bottom, but there's no clarity whether the phone has a dual speaker configuration with the earpiece on top of the display acting as a second speaker. Realme just announced the 9i, which comes with dual speakers and costs roughly Rs 14,000.   The Realme Narzo 50 is expected to have a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ display, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, a 50MP main camera on the back, a 2MP camera with a black-and-white sensor, and a 2MP macro camera, according to a new leak by rmleaks.

The Realme Narzo 50 is projected to cost Rs 15,990 in India. The base model, which has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, is expected to cost Rs 15,990. The 6GB+128GB storage model is expected to cost Rs 17,999. The smartphone is expected to be available in two colors: grey and green.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-narzo-50-launch-date-confirmed-6-5-inch-fhd-display-5-000mah-battery-expected-079340.html

Redmi Teases Arrival Of Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ 5G In India; Expected Features, Launch Date

Xiaomi is now selling the Note 11 and the Note 11S of the Note 11 lineup in India. Now, the brand is gearing up to launch both the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Note 11 Pro+ 5G in the country. Recently, a report revealed the launch timeline of both devices. Now, the brand has officially teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.



Manu Kumar Jain took to his Twitter handle to confirm the arrival of both the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ 5G. He did not reveal the name of the devices; however, the teaser shows '11' in the background with the 'Pro' word. This makes us believe that both the Note 11 Pro and the Note 11 Pro+ 5G are arriving soon in the country.

The recent report further stated that the Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be the rebranded version of the Note 11 Pro 5G global model. To recall, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11 Pro in both 4G and 5G variants. So, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will come with a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate. There will be a punch-hole cutout at the front to house the 16MP front-facing camera sensor.

At the rear, the phone will have a triple camera system which will house a 108MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle, and a 2MP macro shooter. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset which will be paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Other aspects will include a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and dual speakers. For connectivity, the device will support 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C port, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Coming to the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, which is expected to come with the same display, battery, and storage configurations as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. However, it will make use of the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset under its hood. For cameras, there will be a quad-camera setup at the rear panel which will include a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a pair of 2MP sensors.

Redmi is yet to confirm the exact launch date of the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India. An earlier report suggested, both the handsets will be launched by the first half of March in India.

Also, tipster Yogesh Brar claimed that the launch of the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro series devices might take place between March 8 to March 10. Since there is no official word on this, we'll suggest you take it as speculation.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-teases-arrival-of-note-11-pro-note-11-pro-5g-in-india-expected-features-launch-date-079342.html

Realme 9 Pro 5G To Go On First Sale Today At 12 PM; Where To Buy

Realme launched the Realme 9 Pro and the 9 Pro+ smartphones last week in India. The Realme 9 Pro+ is now up for grabs on the company's official site and Flipkart. Now, the standard Realme 9 Pro 5G is all set to go on sale today (Feb 23). The smartphone is based on the Snapdragon processor and comes under Rs. 21,000 segment. Check here sale timing and offers of the Realme 9 Pro in India.



The first sale of the Realme 9 Pro 5G will start at 12 PM (noon) on February 23. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Realme.com, and other offline stores across the country. The smartphone is launched at Rs. 17,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs. 20,999.

As part of the launch offers, buyers will get an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 on HDFC Bank cards and on EMI transactions. Besides, Flipkart will also offer a 5 percent unlimited cash back on Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. The Realme 9 Pro 5G comes in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue color options.

Starting with the design, the Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a Light Shift Design that changes the color of the rear panel from Light Blue to Red when it is exposed to sunlight. The light-shifting technology is only applicable to the Sunrise Blue color option. The Realme 9 Pro 5G runs on Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top. Upfront, it has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with an Adreno 619 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM. The device also supports Dynamic RAM Expansion and comes with 128GB onboard storage that can be expanded using a microSD slot.

For imaging, the Realme 9 Pro 5G has a triple rear camera setup including a 64MP primary sensor with an f1.79 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies, there is a 16MP camera sensor at the front. Moreover, the device is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery unit that supports 33W Dart Charge fast charging. For connectivity, the phone includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, there is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and the phone measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 195 grams.

If you are looking for a mid-range powerful device, then considering the Realme 9 Pro won't make disappoint you. For an asking price of Rs. 17,999, the Realme 9 Pro offers decent features. Apart from the 5G connectivity, you get the unique Light Shift Design, giving a premium look. Also, a mid-range gaming-centric processor will enhance your gaming experience. Besides, the Realme 9 Pro is packed with several camera features including a night mode.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-9-pro-5g-to-go-on-first-sale-today-at-12-pm-where-to-buy-079338.html

Realme GT Neo3 TENAA Listing Reveals Battery, Fast Charging Details: Premium Phone Coming Soon

Realme has a list of new products lined up for launch, at least the rumor mill says so. One such upcoming smartphone is the Realme GT Neo3. In the latest news, two Realme smartphones with the model numbers RMX3560 and RMX3562 were approved by the TENAA certification, which reports claim are the variants of the upcoming Realme GT Neo3.



Popular tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the details of the TENAA certification. Going by these rumors, both the RMX3560 and RMX3562 are believed to be network variants of the same device, namely the Realme GT Neo 3. At the same time, these could be two variants of the same phone.

Going into the details, the alleged Realme GT Neo3 will reportedly pack a 2.85Hz octa-core processor, which is believed to be the Dimensity 8100 chipset. To note, MediaTek is yet to announce the new Dimensity 8100 chipset, which reports claim to happen sometime in March. The phone was also spotted to pack up to 12GB RAM paired with 512GB default storage. Other details spotted on the Realme GT Neo3 include Android 12 OS out-of-the-box with the Realme UI 3.0.

The tipster claims the upcoming Realme phone will retain the 3.5mm audio jack. The TENAA listing reveals the battery capacity of the two models of the Realme GT Neo3. The Realme GT Neo3 with the model number RMX3560 will debut with a 4,500 mAh battery, whereas the phone with the model number RMX3562 will launch with a 5,000 mah battery. There was no mention of fast charging support, but we expect the same feature will arrive on both models. Realme is gearing up to introduce the 125W UltraDart technology soon.

The upcoming Realme GT Neo3 is tipped to pack a 120Hz AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The upcoming Realme phone is said to pack a 50MP triple-camera setup at the rear. The phone is also expected to pack several latest technologies.   Presently, the Realme GT Neo3 launch date is under wraps but it could happen right after the Dimensity 8100 SoC is announced. The company is also expected to make a few announcements at the MWC.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-gt-neo3-tenaa-listing-reveals-battery-fast-charging-details-premium-phone-coming-soon-079343.html

Moto Edge 30 Pro To Launch On February 24 In India Via Flipkart; Expected Pricing, Features

Motorola is all set to launch the flagship Moto Edge 30 Pro in the country. The upcoming handset will be the successor of the Moto Edge 20 Pro. Besides, the Moto Edge 30 Pro is said to be rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30 which was launched last year in China. Now, Flipkart has revealed that the Moto Edge 30 Pro will be launched on February 24 in India.



A dedicated microsite on Flipkart has teased the India launch date of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The e-commerce site did not reveal the exact name of the phone. It has mentioned the "Find Your Edge with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1" tagline, which makes us believe that it is talking about the Motorola Edge 30 Pro.

As per the Flipkart listing, the phone will be launched at 8 pm on February 24 (tomorrow). For the unaware, the brand will also unveil the smartphone on the same day in the global market.

Since the Motorola Edge 30 Pro will be the rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30, we expect the features will also be identical to the Edge X30. So, the phone will have a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and support for HDR+. The phone will run Android 12 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC is said to be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. For imaging, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro might offer a triple rear camera setup housing a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Upfront, it will feature a 60MP camera sensor for selfies and videos. Besides, a 5,000 mAh battery will fuel the device that will ship with 68W fast charging support.

Separately, a report 91mobiles citing tipster Yogesh Brar claimed that the Moto Edge 30 Pro will come with a box price of Rs. 55,999, while the market price will be around Rs. 50,000. With bank offers, it is said to be available at around Rs. 45,000 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/moto-edge-30-pro-to-launch-on-february-24-in-india-via-flipkart-expected-pricing-features-079346.html

Motorola Moto G22 Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch; Specifications And Price Tipped

Motorola is preparing to release a new smartphone, Moto G22, soon. The Moto G22 has been found on certification websites such as NBTC, EEC, and FCC. According to these listings, the Lenovo-owned company may be introducing it soon.



Tipster Evan Blass has already provided some critical details about the Moto G22. The Moto G22 will be available with a variant motherboard that houses MediaTek's Helio G37 SoC. The Moto G22's prospects of having 5G capability have also been ruled out by the recent specs dump.

The leaks revealed by Nils Ahrensmeier (@NilsAhrDE) on Twitter provide a detailed look at the Moto G22's internals. The Moto G22 will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage in addition to the processing unit. A microSD card slot will allow the smartphone to expand its storage.

The Moto G22's triple camera configuration will include a 50MP (f/1. main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera sensor with 118-degree FOV, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro or depth detector on the back. The rear camera setup will be aided by an LED flash. Selfie activities will be handled by a 16MP (f/2.45) front-facing camera.

The Moto G22 will feature a 6.5-inch panel IPS LCD display. The device will have a resolution of 1600 x 720 HD and will have a high refresh rate of 90Hz. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack, but no information on charging speeds has been released. The total package will weigh 185 grams, and the gadget will most likely come preloaded with Android 12.

A metal-like exterior frame with flat sides is added to the device. The glass on the front and back panels curves into the frame. The triple camera arrangement and LED flash are situated in a vertical position at the top corner and are highlighted by gleaming chamfered embellishments.   

The volume rockers and power button will be located on the device's right side, which might also serve as a fingerprint reader for biometric verification. The front camera is positioned up inside a hole punch perforated out at the top center on the full-screen display upfront. At the bottom, there is a prominent chin. Pure White, Iceberg Blue, and Cosmic Black are three color options for the Moto G22.

The upcoming smartphone was previously discovered on Geekbench, which revealed some of its key features and specifications. The Moto G22 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC with 4GB of RAM, according to Geekbench. However, there may be some variants with less or more RAM.

In single-core and multi-core tests, the Moto G22 received 170 and 912 points. Finally, Android 11 will be installed. The Moto G21 was never released by Lenovo-owned Motorola. As a result, the Moto G22, which will be released later this year, will be the straight successor to the Moto G20, released last year. According to Leaks, the Moto G22 smartphone will cost around 200 Euros, or around Rs 17,000 in Indian currency.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/motorola-moto-g22-leaked-ahead-of-official-launch-specifications-and-price-tipped-079349.html

Realme GT 2 Pro Gets Google's Performance Class 12 Certification

Realme India's boss has now confirmed that the Realme GT 2 Pro is one of the first smartphones in the world to receive Google's Performance Class 12 Certification. So, what is this Google's Performance Class 12 Certification, and what are the prerequisites that a device should have to get this certification?



As the name suggests, Google's Performance Class 12 Certification is given by Google to Android devices. A smartphone has to meet certain hardware requirements and should also have specific camera features to get Google's Performance Class 12 Certification for a smartphone.

According to Realme, a smartphone with Google's Performance Class 12 Certification ensures that the phone will be capable of delivering optimized app experiences. The certification will enable users to distinguish high-performance smartphones from regular devices. Features like the rear and write speed of the device storage are some of the requirements considered to certified a device with Google's Performance Class 12 Certification. Then there are aspects like the total amount of RAM available, encoding efficiency, camera/codec latency. Lastly, things like night and HDR image capture are also considered while certifying a device.

As of now, there is no information on the smartphones with Google's Performance Class 12 Certification certification other than the Realme GT 2 Pro. Given the specifications like the 2K display, high-resolution camera setup, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, other phones with similar specs sheets are also expected to get Google's Performance Class 12 Certification.

Considering the specs sheet, smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, iQOO 9 Pro, and even the OnePlus 10 Pro should receive Google's Performance Class 12 Certification in the coming days. Lastly, it is also expected to have the latest Android OS -- Android 12 OS.

Realme is gearing up for the global launch of the Realme GT 2 Pro on February 28th, and the smartphone might come to India probably in March. Considering the price of the iQOO 9 Pro and the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to be an expensive smartphone and might cost over Rs. 60,000 in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-gt-2-pro-gets-google-s-performance-class-12-certification-079351.html

iQOO 9 Series With Triple Cameras, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched In India; Price, Features & Pre-Booking Offers

iQOO 9 series comprising the iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and the iQOO 9 SE has been launched in India. The iQOO 9 SE is the cheapest model of the series, while the Pro variant is a premium offering with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. All three phones come with Android 12 OS, 120Hz display, and triple cameras. Here are the pricing and availability details of the iQOO 9 series in India.



Starting with the iQOO 9, it has a 6.56-inch full-HD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ SoC and a 4,350 mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge fast charging support. The triple cameras of the iQOO 9 include a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 13MP portrait camera.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch 2K E5 AMOLED display which comes with low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) 2.0 technology and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and comes with the triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN5 primary sensor, a 50MP wide-angle lens, and a 16MP sensor with 2.5x optical zoom support. Other aspects include a 16MP selfie camera sensor, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 4,700 mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge and 50W Wireless FlashCharge fast charging support.

Lastly, the iQOO 9 SE ships with a 6.62-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The device runs the Snapdragon 888 SoC and offers a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP sensor. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, a 4,500 mAh battery with 66W Flash Charge fast charging support, and so on.

The iQOO 9 Pro price starts at Rs. 64,990 for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, while the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at Rs. 69,990. The standard iQOO 9 price has been set at Rs. 42,990 for the base 8GB + 128GB storage model and Rs. 46,990 for the high-end 12GB + 256GB model.   Lastly, the iQOO 9 SE carries a starting price of Rs. 33,990 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant and Rs. 37,990 for the 12GB + 256GB storage model. The iQOO 9 Pro comes in Dark Cruise and Legend colors, while the iQOO 9 will be available in Alpha and Legend variants. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 SE comes in Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra color options.

Both the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro will be up for pre-booking starting today (February 23), while the iQOO 9 SE will be available for pre-booking from March 2. All models of the iQOO 9 series will be available for pre-booking or purchase through Amazon. If you are pre-booking the iQOO 9 Pro using an ICICI Bank credit card, can get a flat Rs. 6,000 discount, whereas you can get a flat Rs. 4,000 discount on the iQOO 9 and Rs. 3,000 discount on the iQOO 9 SE. Besides, there will be no-cost EMI options for up to 12 months and exchange offers.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/iqoo-9-series-with-triple-cameras-120hz-refresh-rate-launched-in-india-price-features-pre-booki-079354.html

Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition Launching In March: What New Features To Expect?

Motorola became the first brand to release a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. The launch of the Moto Edge X30 created a launching spree for the brand, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime now. The company is geared up to bring out a special edition of the smartphone, namely the Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition.



This isn't the first time we're hearing of the Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition. Reports of a new Motorola smartphone with an under-display camera have been doing rounds on the rumor mill for a while now. The latest report talks about the Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition launch date, which is said to go official in Spring.

The Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition launch date revelation comes from Chen Jin, the General Manage of Lenovo China Mobile Phone Business. The exec revealed the upcoming Motorola smartphone with the under-display camera would launch in March, but didn't give us a specific date. Moreover, this launch seems to be limited to the Chinese market for now.

The upcoming Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition will likely carry the same specifications as the Moto Edge X30, except for the display and the camera specifications. Reports suggest the upcoming Motorola flagship will feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The display will likely offer a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, support HDR10+, and even pack an in-display fingerprint sensor - just as the Moto Edge X30. As far as the cameras are concerned, the upcoming Moto Edge X30 Under Screen Edition is tipped to pack a triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter at the rear.

The key difference is in the selfie camera, which will go under the display. This would also increase the display surface area, skipping a notch or cutout. We can expect the same Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It will likely include the 5,000 mah battery paired with fast charging support with Android 12 OS.   In related news, the Moto Edge 30 Pro will launch in India today, February 24 at 7:30 PM. Here's everything you need to know about the smartphone.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/moto-edge-x30-under-screen-edition-launching-in-march-what-new-features-to-expect-079360.html

Xiaomi 12 Lite Render, Expected Specs Leak Online

Xiaomi is all set to launch a new smartphone in its flagship Xiaomi 12 series. Already, the company has taken the wraps off the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro flagship models. One of the upcoming models in the series is the Xiaomi 12 Lite. While we have come across several leaks and speculations regarding the smartphone in recent times, a recent leak shares the render and key specs of the device.



While the Xiaomi 12 Lite is all set to be launched sometime soon, a report by Xiaomiui has revealed a concept image of the upcoming smartphone. It is expected to be a mixture of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi CIVI, which is exclusive to the Chinese market. The report hints that the Xiaomi smartphone's display, cameras, and a few other features are tipped to be identical to the Xiaomi CIVI.

As per the report, the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a shortened model number L9 and the codename "taoyao." It might be launched as the successor to yesterday's model - Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G / Lite NE 5G.

Going by the report, the Xiaomi 12 Lite render has been leaked revealing what we can expect from the smartphone. As per the same, the device is believed to be launched with a curved edge display alongside a punch-hole cutout at the front to house the selfie camera sensor. The concept render of the Xiaomi 12 Lite also hints at the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor. At the rear, the smartphone is believed to feature a triple-camera setup alongside LED flash, making it look similar to the flagship Xiaomi 12.

From the existing reports, there are claims that the Xiaomi 12 Lite could be launched with a 6.55-inch OLED display with support for FHD+ resolution. The screen is likely to feature a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Under its hood, the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is believed to get the power from an octa-core Snapdragon 778G or the latest Snapdragon 7 series processor.   

For imaging, the Xiaomi smartphone in question is tipped to be launched with a triple-camera setup that could feature a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary camera sensor, a secondary ultra-wide lens and a third macro lens. It is believed that there will be support for optical image stabilization (OIS). The reports go on to state that the Xiaomi 12 Lite could be launched with Android 12 topped with MIUI 13 out-of-the-box. The other aspects of the upcoming model remain unknown for now. Also, there are claims from the same publication that the company could unveil another device called Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. However, it states that the device has been abandoned by the company.

The alleged Xiaomi 12 Lite is speculated to be launched in the global markets sometime in March 2022. Going by the launch pattern of the company, the Mi 11 Lite 4G was launched in India in June and the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G with a Snapdragon 778G chipset was launched in the country in September last year. Eventually, we can expect the Xiaomi 12 Lite to also be released in the country in the coming months.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/xiaomi-12-lite-render-expected-specs-leak-online-079361.html

PM Cares for Children Scheme extended till Feb 28

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till 31st December, 2021.

A letter in this regard has been written to all Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries, Women and Child Development, Social Justice & Empowerment Department of all States and UTs with a copy to all District Magistrates/District Collectors for necessary action.



All eligible children can now be enrolled till 28th February, 2022 to avail benefits of PM CARES for Children Scheme.
The scheme covers all children who have lost:
i) Both parents or
ii) Surviving parent or
iii) legal guardian/adoptive parents/single adoptive parent due to COVID 19 pandemic, starting from 11.03.2020 the date on which WHO has declared and characterized COVID-19 as pandemic till 28.02.2022. To be entitled to benefits under this scheme Child should not have completed 18 years of age on the date of death of parents.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 29th May, 2021, had announced comprehensive support for children who have lost both their parents due to COVID 19 pandemic. The objective of the scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to COVID pandemic, in a sustained manner, enable their wellbeing through health insurance, empower them through education and equip them for self-sufficient existence with financial support on reaching 23 years of age.

The PM CARES for children scheme inter-alia provides support to these children through convergent approach, gap funding for ensuring education, health, monthly stipend from the age of 18 years, and lump sum amount of Rs. 10 lakhs on attaining 23 years of age.

The scheme is accessible through the online portal https://pmcaresforchildren.in . All States/UTs have now been asked to identify and register the eligible children on the portal till 28th February, 2022. Any Citizen can inform the administration regarding a child eligible for support under this scheme through the portal.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pm-cares-for-children-scheme-extended-till-feb-28-3374501.html

No action against Mumbai's ex top cop Param Bir Singh till March 9: Supreme Court

In a major relief for Mumbai's ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, Supreme Court on Tuesday no action should be taken against him by Maharashtra Police till March 9.



The top court said the the case involving aram Bir Singh has turned into a "messy state of affairs" that can shake people's faith in the police and government.

When the counsel for Maharashtra asked the apex court not to record its direction to put "hands on hold" the in order, the bench recorded his assurance in the matter. "We have now put down the matter for final hearing, investigation being completed can pose problems. Darius Khambata, senior advocate, has assured to put their hands on hold. We take the assurance on record," the bench said. The apex court asked the parties to file written synopsis and posted the matter for hearing on March 9.

The court expressed concern over the "messy state of affairs" in the state and said this is an unfortunate scenario. "We have had occasion to say earlier that it is messy state of affairs. This is an unfortunate situation. "It has the propensity of unnecessarily shaking confidence of people in police system. Process of law must be carried in a manner," the bench observed.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, submitted that it is in the interest of things that all cases herein be investigated by the central probe agency. "Once you proceed with an investigation and record it then its not fair to stop midway. State should not do anything that makes the process difficult," Mehta said.

The apex court had earlier allowed Mumbai Police to carry on the investigation against Singh but restrained it from filing charge sheets on the FIRs against him over the allegations of misconduct and corruption. The state police had earlier told the apex court that Singh cannot be considered a "whistleblower" under the law as he chose to speak out against alleged corruption involving former home minister Anil Deshmukh only after his transfer.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/no-action-against-mumbai-s-ex-top-cop-param-bir-singh-till-march-9-supreme-court-3374398.html

Our work in last 5 years laid foundation for the next 25 years: PM Modi in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed that the BJP's double engine government has laid the foundation for the development of Manipur for the next 25 years.



Speaking at an election rally in Manipur's Heingang, the PM, who expressed his confidence of coming to power again, said, "In the last 5 years, BJP's double engine government worked towards the overall development of Manipur. You have seen BJP's good governance and good intentions. Our work in the last 5 years has laid the foundation for the next 25 years. You have witnessed BJP's good governance as well as a good intention,"

He then targeted Congress for delivering inequality to Manipur despite ruling the state for decades. "Last month, Manipur completed 50 years of its formation. The state has witnessed several governments in the last few decades. After decades of Congress rule, Manipur had got only inequality," he said. The Prime Minister stated that the BJP government gave relief to the people by ending bandhs and blockades.

"Congress, on the other hand, had made bandhs and blockades the main feature of Manipur," he added. He further appealed to the youths to exercise their franchise. "I'd like to appeal to the youth and the first-time voters - your vote is your active participation in this government and you become a part of the decision-making," he said.

He also hailed the good works done by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, saying his government has written a new chapter of change for Manipur, taking everyone forward. PM Modi said that every 7 out of 10 Manipuri is now benefiting from the free ration. "Manipuri women had led a historic battle against foreign forces. Former governments never made the lives of Manipuri women easy. Only the NDA governments understood their problems and worked towards making their lives better," said PM Modi.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/our-work-in-last-5-years-laid-foundation-for-the-next-25-years-pm-modi-in-manipur-3374423.html

Ukraine Crisis: Don't wait, return immediately, Indian Embassy tells students

Amid the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Tuesday asked Indian students to return home rather than wait for confirmation of online classes by universities.



"The Embassy of India is receiving a large number of calls asking about the confirmation of online classes by Medical Universities. In this regard, as informed earlier, the Embassy is engaged with respective authorities for streamlining the education process for Indian students. Students are advised, in the interest of their safety, to leave Ukraine temporarily, rather than wait for official confirmation from universities," tweeted the Indian Embassy in Ukraine.

The advisory was issued after parents of several Indian students in Ukraine expressed concerns over the current situation. A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ukraine-crisis-don-t-wait-return-immediately-indian-embassy-tells-students-3374432.html

Congress behind Bajrang Dal worker Harsha's killing: BJP MLA

Karnataka leader MP Renukacharya on Tuesday urged home minister to hand over the murder case of the Bajrang Dal activist to the National Investigation Agency. "Congress is behind the murder of Harsha. He was killed because of DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad and other Congress leaders. I urge the home minister to hand over the case to NIA," Renukacharya, who is also the political secretary to chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, told news agency ANI.



Renukacharya also announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to the family of 26-year-old Harsha, who was stabbed to death late Sunday evening. The BJP leaders's allegations come a day after Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa also accused DK Shivakumar of provoking youths. The Shivamogga cops have taken three to four people into custody in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old Bajrang Dal activist.

Harsha was stabbed to death on Sunday night at Bharathi Nagar in the city allegedly by a group of men, who had arrived in a car. Police suspect the involvement of seven people in the murder. Following the incident, the city witnessed violence, arson, stone-pelting and damage to the properties during the funeral procession on Monday that left at least three persons, including a photo journalist and a policewoman, injured. Several two-wheelers were either damaged or torched.

Police tried to bring the situation under control by firing in the air and lathi charge to disperse the crowd, and made way for the funeral procession to move further and the final rites to take place. Police personnel have been deployed at every nook and corner of the city.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/congress-behind-bajrang-dal-worker-harsha-s-killing-bjp-mla-3374434.html

'A government for people won't promote capitalism': Varun Gandhi's dig at Modi govt

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Tuesday launched fresh attack on centre over "privatisation of banks and railways", saying that it will lead to huge job losses. Just the privatisation of banks and railways will leave 5 lakh people jobless. With every job that's lost, the hope for lakhs of families diminishes. A government that works for people's welfare cannot encourage inequality by promoting capitalism," the MP from Uttar Pradesh's Pilbhit tweeted.



Opposition leaders including Congress's Rahul Gandhi have been vocal over the first move to invite private players in the railways sector in 2020. The government has maintained that railways infrastructure will never be privatised but it plans to monetise its assets to generate resources to boost growth. Last year, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal also said that passenger train operations taken up through Public Private Partnership (PPP) is targeted to bring a total investment of about Rs 30,000 crore.

The Pilibhit MP, earlier last week had slammed the Centre over the bank frauds and said that a 'strong government' is expected to take 'strong action' on the "super corrupt" system. The BJP last month excluded him and his mother and party's MP Maneka Gandhi from the list of star campaigners for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/a-government-for-people-won-t-promote-capitalism-varun-gandhi-s-dig-at-modi-govt-3374445.html

India in favour of international peace: Rajnath Singh on Ukraine crisis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is in favour of a solution through talks, amid escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine.



"India wants a solution through talks, and peace to be established. I am sure a solution will emerge following talks between Russian President Putin and US President Biden," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ukraine Crisis.

President Putin on Monday signed decrees to recognise Ukraine's regions of "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics" as "independent", escalating the tension in the region and increasing fears of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. He also ordered Russian troops into eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a "peacekeeping" mission in the Moscow-backed regions.

Voicing "deep concern" over the escalation of tension along the Russia-Ukraine border after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into eastern Ukraine, India has told the UN Security Council that the immediate priority is de-escalation of tensions and said it was convinced that this issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.

Addressing an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine on Monday night, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said, "we have been closely following the evolving developments relating to Ukraine, including developments along the eastern border of Ukraine and the related announcement by the Russian Federation."

"The escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern. These developments have the potential to undermine peace and security of the region," he said.

India called for "restraint on all sides" and stressed that the immediate priority is "de-escalation of tensions" taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-in-favour-of-international-peace-rajnath-singh-on-ukraine-crisis-3374452.html

What is the grave urgency? HC on urgent hearing of Wankhede's plea on bar license

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday slammed the development over how a petition filed the previous day by NCB's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was listed for hearing without the court permitting the same.



The court said that there was no urgency. "How come this petition is listed today when it was not mentioned before us on Monday? We have not allowed it," Justice Patel said. Wankhede's advocate Veena Thadani told the court that they were waiting to mention the matter on Monday, but the court staff said it would be listed on Tuesday.

The division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Madhav Jamdar then warned the court staff from doing so. "A poor person files a petition and their matter is never taken up for hearing, and when an influential person files a petition, their plea is listed for hearing immediately," Justice Jamdar said.

2008 batch IRS officer Wankhede filed a petition on Monday challenging an order passed by the Thane Excise Collector cancelling the liquor license of his restaurant and bar in Navi Mumbai, and sought restoration of the cancelled license.

"What is the grave urgency? What heavens will fall?" the bench asked. Advocate Feroze Bharucha, appearing for Maharashtra cabinet minister Nawab Malik, who is a respondent in the case, sought a copy of the petition and time to respond to the same. "There are allegations and false statements made against the minister," Bharucha said.

"Just because you two (Wankhede and Malik) are having a war of words in the media, we have to grant urgent hearing?" Justice Patel asked. In the petition, Wankhede claimed that he was targeted for arresting Malik's son-in-law in a drugs case when he was heading the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) unit and the action take by the Excise Department and police were under "political pressure." Going by the petition, the license was granted in October 1997 and was renewed time and again till 2021. "After my client (Wankhede) arrested minister Nawab Malik's son-in-law in a drugs case, the minister wrote a letter in November 2021 to the Thane Excise Collector raising questions on the license," Wankhede's advocate Vishal Thadani said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/what-is-the-grave-urgency-hc-on-wankhede-s-plea-on-urgent-hearing-of-bar-license-seeking-restoratio-3374453.html

SC postpones Pegasus case hearing to Friday on request of Centre

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing of the Pegasus spyware case to Friday after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought additional time as he would be busy arguing a money laundering case in another court.



As per the cause list uploaded on the website of the apex court, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana was scheduled to hear on Wednesday the pleas on the Pegasus issue for the first time after October 27 last year when it had ordered setting up of a three-member panel of cyber experts to probe the spying allegations.

The bench, also comprising justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli, was urged by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the proposed hearing of the pleas on Wednesday be deferred to Friday (February 25) as he would be arguing before another bench. "The Pegasus matters are coming up before your Lordships .. I am in part heard (matter) before court three in the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) vires matters. I will be on my legs tomorrow from 10.30... If it (Pegasus cases) can be kept on Friday instead of Wednesday," said the law officer. "All right, you please inform the other side," said the CJI.

The law officer said that he would be informing the counsel for the other side who had filed the PILs. A special bench, as per the website, has listed as many as 12 PILs, including the ones filed by the Editors Guild of India and veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, for hearing on February 23 and was likely to peruse and analyse the report which was to be filed by the apex court-appointed panel.

The panel, which included three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware, was asked to "inquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

The panel members were Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, Prabaharan P and Ashwin Anil Gumaste. Justice Raveendran, who is heading the monitoring panel, has been assisted by former IPS officer Alok Joshi and Sundeep Oberoi, Chairman of Sub Committee in International Organisation of Standardisation/ International Electro-Technical Commission/Joint Technical Committee - in monitoring the inquiry of the technical panel.

The committee is requested to prepare the report after a thorough inquiry and place it expeditiously before the court, the bench had said. In recent times, reports emerged that the probe panel has been facing difficulties as very few people were coming forward to depose before it or submit their devices for technical scrutiny.

In one of the significant verdicts in recent times over the issue of citizens' right to privacy, a bench headed by the CJI had on October 27 last year ordered setting up of the panel saying mere invocation of national security by the state cannot render the judiciary a "mute spectator" and had asserted that indiscriminate spying on individuals in a democratic country cannot be allowed. An international media consortium had reported that over 300 verified Indian mobile phone numbers were on the list of potential targets for surveillance using Pegasus spyware.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/sc-postpones-pegasus-case-hearing-to-friday-on-request-of-centre-3374455.html

Popular Kannada RJ Rachana dies of cardiac arrest

Popular RJ Rachana from Bengaluru died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest, as per Kannada media. She was aged 39.



She complained of chest pain at her flat in JP Nagar and she was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/popular-kannada-rj-rachana-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-3374468.html

OnePlus TV Y1S And Y1S Edge Up For Grabs; Are They Worth Buying?

OnePlus has taken the wraps off the TV Y1S and the TV Y1S Edge. According to a Counterpoint Research survey, OnePlus has quickly established itself as a popular smart TV brand and is currently one of the top five smart TV brands in the country.



The OnePlus TV Y1S and the TV Y1S Edge's 32-inch models have HD images, while the 43-inch models have full HD visuals. All four TVs support the HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG standards.

The Gamma engine is available on both new OnePlus TVs. It uses artificial intelligence to recognize material and optimize display quality. The Gamma Engine enables these TVs to provide improved dynamic contrast, colors, and overall clarity. TÜV Rheinland certification gives the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge a significant advantage in the display field. This technology reduces the display's blue light emissions, reducing eye fatigue and ensuring eye comfort.



These two new OnePlus TVs are powered by the Android TV 11 platform. All the devices are equipped with the ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) for gaming consoles. For voice-based commands, Google Assistant is built into the software. The OnePlus TV Y1S and the Y1S Edge also come with a Smart Manager to manage storage space. The OnePlus TV Y1S Edge comes with a metallic coating on the bottom bezel.

OnePlus' Connect 2.0 technology enables users to connect their smartphones to these TVs. The OnePlus Connect 2.0's has a Remote Kids Mode Control feature with a Timer feature. The TVs also feature Miracast and DLNA, as well as a built-in Chromecast. These new smart TVs also offer seamless connectivity options with other OnePlus devices.   Moreover, a connected OnePlus Watch allows users to turn on and off the TV. The Smart Sleep Control feature is included in all the models. Both of these OnePlus TVs speakers produce high-definition sound. The OnePlus TV Y1S has 20W speakers, while the Y1S Edge has 24W speakers. Dolby Audio support is something that both TVs have in common.

Both the OnePlus TV Y1S and the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge will be available for purchase starting February 21st. The OnePlus TV Y1S will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and OnePlus.in, among other e-commerce sites. The 43-inch model will be available online as well, although at a later date. The OnePlus TV Y1S (32-inch) will cost Rs. 16,499, the OnePlus TV Y1S (43-inch) will cost Rs. 26,999 and the higher models i.e. the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge (32-inch) and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge (32-inch) will cost Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 27,999 respectively. Axis Bank clients can receive instant savings of Rs 2000 and Rs 2500 on the 32-inch and 43-inch Edge models, respectively, from February 21st to February 28th.

However, this offer is only applicable if the TV is purchased with no-interest EMIs for up to 9 months. Customers of Axis Bank will also be able to get a Rs 2000 instant bank discount on the 32-inch OnePlus TV Y1S, as well as no-cost EMI for up to 9 months. Members of the OnePlus Red Cable Club will also receive incentives. They can get a Rs 500 discount on the Y1S and Y1S Edge 32-inch models.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/oneplus-tv-y1s-and-y1s-edge-up-for-grabs-are-they-worth-buying-079319.html

Oppo A76 With 33W SuperVOOC Rapid Charging, Dual Rear Camera Launched

Oppo has discreetly released the Oppo A76 as the successor to the Oppo A74, which was released in April of last year. The Oppo A76 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, as well as 6GB of RAM and 5GB of expanded RAM.



The phone has an LCD display. The Oppo A76 has two rear cameras. The newly released smartphone has an Oppo Glow Design, which has a shimmering appearance on the back panel.

The Oppo A76 was first released in Malaysia, and it is expected to be released in additional markets soon. It features a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1,612 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 frames per second. The Oppo A76 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone has a 5GB expanded RAM, ensuring that users will not experience any latency throughout their daily tasks.

The phone comes pre-installed with ColorOS 11.1based on Android 11. In terms of design, there are no significant variations when compared to the Oppo A74. The most noticeable difference is the camera module, which is made up of two sensors that are, at least visually, larger, whereas the A74 has three with a more compact appearance.

The Oppo A76 has a dual back camera system with a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The phone has an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calls. The Oppo Glow design may also be found on the handset's back panel.

The new Oppo smartphone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC rapid charging. The Oppo A76 is 164.4x75.7x8.39mm in size and weighs 189 grams.   Onboard storage for the Oppo A76 is 128 GB. 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, USB Type-C, USB OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity choices available.

A fingerprint reader on the side, facial recognition, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gravity sensor, virtual gyroscope, pedometer, GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS are among the onboard sensors.

The lone 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option of the Oppo A76 costs MYR 899 (approximately Rs. 16,000). Oppo's official website in Malaysia is where you can buy the phone. The smartphone is available in two colors: Glowing Black and Glowing Blue, and comes with a 12-month warranty from Oppo. The Oppo A76 was expected to be priced between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 17,000 in India earlier this week. The smartphone's debut date in India is yet to be revealed by the Chinese tech giant.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-a76-with-33w-supervooc-rapid-charging-dual-rear-camera-launched-079312.html

REDMAGIC 7 Smartphone Series Launched; Specifications, Price, And Availability

REDMAGIC, which is supported by ZTE, has unveiled its latest gaming smartphones -- the REDMAGIC 7 and the REDMAGIC 7 Pro. Both variants are currently available for purchase in China, the company's home market.



The Red Magic 7 series has a 6.80-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1,080x2,400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Red Magic 7 has 8GB of RAM whereas the Red Magic 7 Pro has a total of 12GB of RAM. The Red Magic 7 has a 4,500 mAh and Red Magic 7 Pro has a 5,000 mAh non-removable battery, and both devices allow proprietary fast charging.

In terms of cameras, the Red Magic 7 Series has a triple camera configuration on the back with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP camera, and a 2MP camera. Autofocus is available on the back camera. It includes a single front camera arrangement with a 16MP sensor for selfies. Autofocus is also available on the front camera. The Red Magic 7 Series comes with 128GB of internal storage and runs Red Magic OS 5.0, which is based on Android 12.

The Red Magic 7 Pro is a dual-SIM phone that supports Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Red Magic 7 Pro weighs 235.00 grams and measures 166.27 x 77.10 x 9.98mm (height x width x thickness). The series is launched in three colors: black, cosmic neon, and transparent with a metal body. Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.20, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G, and 5G are among the Red Magic 7 Pro's connectivity options. Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer are among the phone's sensors.

The REDMAGIC 7 has a starting price of approx Rs 47,063 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the smartphone will be available for the first time at a discounted price of approx Rs. 45,946.   The 12GB + 128GB storage variant costs approx Rs. 51,840, and the 12GB + 256GB storage model costs approx Rs. 56,538. There are two distinct variants available: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, priced at approx Rs. 57,715 and approx Rs. 64,788, respectively.

The REDMAGIC 7 Pro starts at approx Rs. 56,522 for the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The 12GB RAM variant costs approx Rs. 61,216, while the 16GB RAM model costs approx Rs. 65,907.

The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant costs approx Rs. 62,407, while the 16GB RAM with 256GB storage model costs approx Rs. 67,099. The 18GB RAM with 512GB internal storage variant costs approx Rs. 76,556, while the 18GB RAM with 1TB internal storage model costs approx Rs. 88,322. The company has recently started providing accessories in addition to these versions.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmagic-7-smartphone-series-launched-specifications-price-and-availability-079315.html

Vivo V23e 5G With Dimensity 810, 44W Charging Announced At Rs. 25,990; Worth Buying?

Vivo has announced the V23e 5G in India. The smartphone will sit with the Vivo V23 and the V23 Pro smartphones. The handset comes in a single storage variant and offers the MediaTek 810 chip, 44MP selfie camera sensor, and Android 12 OS with Funtouch OS 12 on top.



The Vivo V23e 5G has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that also supports a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.

There is a 4,050 mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge fast charging. For imaging, the Vivo V23e 5G features a triple rear camera setup that houses a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies and videos, the phone sports a 44MP camera with support for an autofocus lens. For connectivity, the phone supports 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Lastly, the phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor and weighs 172 grams.

The price of the Vivo V23e has been set at Rs. 25,990 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone comes in Midnight Blue and Sunshine Gold color options. It is already up for grabs on the company's official site and buyers can get up to 10 percent cashback on ICICI Bank and Kotak credit card transactions.

The Vivo V23e 5G offers decent features for the asking price of Rs. 25,990. You get a lightweight design along with a mid-range gaming processor, an AMOLED panel, and fast charging technology. Besides, the phone can be a good pick for camera lovers.   However, it skips a higher refresh rate which is a downside at this price range. Further, the Vivo V23e 5G will compete with smartphones like the Lava Agni 5G and the Realme 8s. However, these devices are cheaper compared to the Vivo V23e 5G.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-v23e-5g-with-dimensity-810-44w-charging-announced-at-rs-25-990-worth-buying-079317.html

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G With 65W Fast Charging, Triple Cameras Goes On Sale Today: Worth Buying?

OnePlus recently expanded its popular Nord series in the country. The newly launched OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G smartphone goes on sale for the first time in India. The premium mid-range smartphone packs powerful features and comes at an attractive price. Here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price, sale, and discount.



The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is available in two models starting at Rs. 23,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB model. The high-end 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 24,999. The new Nord CE smartphone can be purchased at 12 PM today, February 22 on Amazon and the OnePlus Indian store. The phone is up for sale in two popular colors of Bahama Blue and Gray Mirror.

Buyers get up to Rs. 1,500 instant discount on ICICI Bank Credit Cards, Credit Card EMIs, and Debit Card EMI as part of a limited period offer on Amazon. You can also get the Red Cable Care Plan at Rs. 999 that comes with several care packages for the complete smartphone experience.

The new OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G flaunts a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+ support, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone supports sRGB, Display P3, and comes with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display also packs a punch-hole cutout that houses the 16MP camera. At the rear, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G packs a triple-camera setup with a 64MP OmniVision primary shooter. The other sensors include an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro shooter. Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset with 5G support.

The smartphone ships with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage support. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G includes a 4,500 mAh battery paired with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging support. The phone runs Android 12 OS out-of-the-box with OxygenOS on top. The features on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G make it a value for money deal.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-ce-2-5g-goes-on-sale-today-65w-fast-charging-triple-cameras-worth-buying-079326.html

Asus ROG Phone 5s Review: Smartphone Gaming Just Got Better

Asus is one of the first brands to launch a smartphone tailor-made for gaming. The ROG Phone has evolved over the year, getting better in every aspect, and we now have the latest iteration -- the ROG Phone 5s. It is sort of a mid-year refresh with a new processor and a slightly improved display. Check out the Asus ROG Phone 5s review.



PROS
Bright, color-accurate 144Hz OLED display
Speed binned Snapdragon 888+
All-day battery life

CONS
Average cameras
No wireless charging or IP rating
Ships with Android 11 OS

I have been testing the ROG Phone 5s for the last few weeks, which is currently the most powerful gaming smartphone that one can buy in India. And here is my full review of the Asus ROG Phone 5s, which retails in India for Rs. 49,999, which is exactly identical to the ROG Phone 5.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s look identical to the ROG Phone 5, which is not a bad thing, at least for me. The back panel of the smartphone has a lot of details that one might not find on most smartphones, which screams that this is indeed a gaming smartphone.

In the typical ROG Phone style, the ROG Phone 5s has two USB Type-C ports, one on the bottom and one on the side. While you can charge the phone using either of the ports, the company recommends you to use the port on the bottom. The phone has two capacitive shoulder buttons, which will take the gaming experience to the next level. It takes some time to adjust to the capacitive shoulder buttons instead of on-screen controls. Once you become familiar with the shoulder buttons, it just elevates the gaming experience, especially on titles like COD: Mobile which involves panning, aiming, and shooting.

The side charging port is designed to connect accessories and it is also useful especially while playing horizontal games like COD: Mobile, Asphalt 9, or even the Genshin Impact. The side ports are covered using a rubber seal, which is also quite easy to lose; hence Asus has included a spare in the retail package. Although the ROG Phone 5s has a 6.78-inch display, it feels like a much bigger smartphone when compared to most modern smartphones with a display of similar size.

This is due to the fact that the phone has thick, identically sized bezels on the top and the bottom portion, which houses a stereo speaker setup, more on that in the latter part of the review. Overall, the Asus ROG Phone 5s is a big-sized smartphone that brings a better gaming experience. If you have small hands, then you might have to think twice, as this is really a massive phone and even in terms of weight, the device is a bit heavy as it weighs 238 grams.



The Asus ROG Phone 5s, as mentioned before has a big 6.78-inch OLED display with a native resolution of 2448 x 1080p resolution with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The display has a delta value of less than 1, which makes it a color-accurate panel. The one difference between the display on the ROG Phone 5s and the ROG Phone 5 is the touch sampling rate. The ROG Phone 5s has a touch sampling rate of 360Hz with 24ms touch latency while the ROG Phone 5 has a touch sampling of 300Hz with 24.6ms touch latency.

With 111 percent DCI-P3 color-gamut coverage along with HDR10+ support. There is no support for Dolby Vision, which is a bummer as most OTT platforms now support Dolby Vision HDR standards instead of regular HDR10+. However, you can still watch HDR videos on platforms like YouTube and Prime Video.

The smartphone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor, which is an optical sensor. During my usage, the sensor felt a bit sluggish when compared to other upper mid-range smartphones like the Realme X7 Max 5G. While it has an accuracy of 80 percent, it could have been a tad faster and more accurate, especially considering the price of the smartphone. The ROG Phone 5s is a gaming phone and the 6.78-inch panel does make it feel like a complete gaming smartphone in terms of color accuracy, touch response, and even in terms of brightness, which makes the content look colorful and vivid. The same also applies to content consumption as well, especially with the built-in speakers.

The ROG Phone 5s easily has the loudest set of stereo speaker setup that I have tested on any phone. Again, there isn't much of an upgrade when compared to the ROG Phone 5. At higher volume levels, the speakers on the ROG Phone 5s can even put most of the speakers on laptops to shame, it is that loud. These are front-firing speakers, which throw the sound directly towards the user. The display and the speakers complement each other on the ROG Phone 5s, making this device one of the best for gaming and content consumption. Do note that, there are phones with QHD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the 1080p panel on the ROG Phone 5s looks plenty sharp and feels pretty premium.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s has a triple camera setup at the back with a 64MP primary camera, which is a Sony IMX686 sensor with a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. While the primary camera takes excellent photos, I felt that the ultra-wide angle lens is not as good as other similarly priced smartphones. At the front, there is a 24MP selfie camera with support for 1080p video recording. The main camera can shoot up to 8K resolution videos at 30fps or 4K resolution videos at 60fps, there is also support for 120fps slow-motion video recording at 4K resolution and 480fps slow-motion video recording at 720p resolution. Similarly, there is also support for slow-motion recording at 4K UHD resolution.

I captured multiple photos on the ROG Phone 5s in challenging lighting conditions, and most of the photos have come out great, especially considering most of these shots have been taken in low-light situations. This very first photo showcases the dynamic-range capability of the ROG Phone 5s and how the large aperture creates a natural-looking bokeh around the flowers.

This is another great low-light shot of a single flower, which just pops out, again creating a natural-looking bokeh. This photo was also taken using the primary 64MP camera which uses pixel binning technology to capture 16MP images.

This picture of Buddha's head again shot on the primary camera has captured a lot of details. Even when we zoom into the picture, the image does not lose clarity or get blurry. This picture proves that the ROG Phone 5s has an excellent primary camera and the support for OIS will help to take stable photos even in low-light situations.

This picture of the foot-path is again shot on the primary camera, has captured plenty of details especially even when we look at the trees at the end of the picture.

We also took the same photo using the ultrawide angle lens, where, despite being a 13MP sensor, it lacks details, and the details in the background look washed out.

The 24MP selfie camera also uses pixel binning technology and captures 6MP images. This selfie was also taken in the low-light situation and it has done a good job of capturing the right skin tone and has also preserved the skin texture while blurring the second person in the picture. The lack of a telephoto or a periscope zoom lens makes this camera setup slightly incomplete, especially when compared to other smartphones in this price range. Hope Asus makes a note of this and fixes it in the upcoming ROG Phone 6 series of smartphones.

Google recently released the first developer preview version of Android 13 OS, which will be the successor to the Android 12 OS. Coming back to the ROG Phone 5s, the device ships with Android 11 OS, which is definitely a drawback for a phone that costs over Rs. 50,000. The company has confirmed that the Android 12 OS is currently in the works and the phone will also receive Android 13 OS, maybe next year.

Keeping the Android version aside, the phone offers a stable user experience and the stock Android-like theme is also something I personally like. This is also one of the few Android smartphones available in India with no bloatware whatsoever. Although the device does include apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Netflix, all of those apps can be uninstalled with a single click. Despite being a stock Android smartphone, Asus has baked in some pretty interesting features, which further elevates the overall user experience.

The upgrade in processor clearly shows on the benchmark numbers. On Geekbench 5, the ROG Phone 5s outperformed the ROG Phone 5 in both single-core and multi-core CPU benchmarks. Similarly, 3D Mark Wild Life test, the device scored 5855 points with an average FPS of 35.10.

On storage benchmark, the ROG Phone 5s scored a peak write speed of 732MB/s and a max read speed of 1599.6MB/s. On PCMark Work 3.0 Performance test, the device scored 16514 points. Lastly, on Antutu, the ROG Phone 5s posted 810543 points.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s is built-to-game and we tested multiple games like COD: Mobile, Genshin Impact, Asphalt 9, and even Candy Crush Saga. In Asphalt 9, the ROG Phone 5s supports 60fps gaming and even on Genshin Impact, you get smooth gameplay for an extended period. The Asus ROG Phone 5s has two ultrasonic sensors, which act as shoulder buttons. One can customize these sensors to each game and the phone will actually remember the profile set to each game. At first, I felt these are hard to use. However, once I got used to it, they helped me get more kills on COD: Mobile.

Playing COD: Mobile for an hour consumes around 20 percent of battery life; hence you should be able to get around four and a half hours to five hours of game playback on a single charge. While gaming, the temperature of the phone went up from 37 degrees to 42 degrees. Check out our videos to get a glimpse of the actual gaming performance of the ROG Phone 5s. The Asus ROG Phone 5s is one of the best gaming smartphones that one can get in India. However, if you already have a device like the ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5s might not seem like much of an upgrade. However, if you have a ROG Phone 3 or an older version, this is a great device that will feel like an upgrade in every possible way.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s comes with dual nano-SIM card slots with support for a 5G network on both slots. Similarly, the smartphone also supports Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth 5.2 with support for Qualcomm aptX, which supports high-res audio delivery via wireless headphones. I took multiple calls, some of them lasted for hours and I had no issue with the cellular reception or call quality. I also enjoyed some of these calls via the loudspeaker and the overall microphone and speakerphone experience is on par with other smartphones of this class.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s comes with a 6,000 mAh battery with support for up to 65W of fast charging via USB PD and Qualcomm QuickCharge 5.0 standards. The phone takes over an hour to fully charge the 6,000 mAh battery and the battery can be charged using either of the USB Type-C port. I preferred charging the ROG Phone 5s using the side-mounted port while gaming, which does not interrupt the gaming. The phone gets a bit warm while charging, especially the metal frame. For normal usage, which might involve tasks like browsing social media apps, watching videos, the phone can easily last around six to seven hours of screen-on-time without any issue.

The Asus ROG Phone 5s is not a successor to the ROG Phone 5. Instead, it is a mid-year refresh with a slightly improved display and a new overclocked chip. The benchmark numbers clearly indicate that the ROG Phone 5s has a slight edge over the ROG Phone 5. However, this might not translate much to real-world usage. Most demanding games such as COD: Mobile are expected to offer a similar experience on both the ROG Phone 5s and the ROG Phone 5s. If you own the ROG Phone 5, you can skin the ROG Phone 5s and you won't miss anything. However, if you are considering getting your first gaming smartphone, there is nothing better than the ROG Phone 5s in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/reviews/asus-rog-phone-5s-review-smartphone-gaming-just-got-better/articlecontent-pf135640-079215.html

Infinix Zero 5G Review: Mindful Design With Some Misses

Infinix, a brand owned by Transsion Holdings, has been churning out a slew of affordable smartphones that are rich in features. The latest offering from the company is the Infinix Zero 5G, the first 5G smartphone from the brand. Here is the Infinix Zero 5G review for more details.



PROS
Mindful design
Acceptable Performance

CONS
Camera needs improvement
Misses out WideVine L1 certification

The Infinix Zero 5G has been launched in India for Rs. 19,999. The smartphone appears to be unique in terms of its design and looks as compared to the other affordable offerings in the market out there. Let's take a look at the detailed review to know more.



The latest offering from Infinix comes with what's termed UniCurve design by the company. We have the Cosmic Black variant in for the review and it features a glossy and smooth plastic finish with the black variant adding to its attractive looks. Though there is a raised camera bay, it doesn't look weird and there is a seamless merging of the body with the raised camera module. Besides the satin-like finish, there are curved corners that make it comfortable to hold the device. However, it is not as slippery as the other phones with a smooth finish I have reviewed in the past.

What's more the Infinix smartphone catches the attention of others as it gleams when light falls on it. The downside with this design is that it attracts fingerprint smudges and makes it mandatory to snap on a case at its back. On the whole, the Infinix Zero 5G boasts great craftsmanship that is complemented by the rounded and sleek looks and a silky and smooth feel when held.

Talking about the button layout, the Infinix smartphone features a USB Type-C port, speaker grill and headphone jack at the bottom, which is something we have seen on many smartphones. At the right edge, we have the power button that is embedded with a fingerprint sensor and it has a unique look. Also, the volume rockers are on the right edge. At the left, there is a SIM card tray along with a microSD card slot to expand the storage space.

In terms of display, the Infinix Zero 5G flaunts a 6.78-inch TFT LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a FHD+ resolution. These are not the best-in-class specs that we see in mid-range smartphones except for the high refresh rate. Also, there is support for HDR10 content but it misses out on the WideVine L1 certification, which will take a toll on the OTT experience Though videos are rich in color, the quality will be capped at 480p.

When used for other purposes than streaming videos, the screen is good and produces accurate colors. However, the panel is not as vibrant as AMOLED panels. It has ample brightness to be used outdoors. There is a noticeable punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen for the selfie camera. The other notable aspect is the thick bottom bezel as compared to rivals in this price segment.

Under its hood, the Infinix Zero 5G is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC. This is a great addition to the smartphone as the processor is one of the capable chipsets for devices in its class. I ran the benchmark tests and the Infinix phone managed to score 704 points and 2182 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively on Geekbench 5. Likewise, it scored 479513 in the AnTuTu benchmark platform.

During my review, I didn't find any issues using the Infinix Zero 5G. The smartphone did deliver an acceptable performance without any lag or clutter. It was smooth and seamless to switch between apps and play games such as BGMI. Notably, the processor from MediaTek is teamed up with 8GB of RAM that can be upgraded by another 3GB by borrowing from the internet storage space. While the hardware performance is acceptable, the software on the Infinix Zero 5G needs a lot of improvement. The device was launched with Android 11 topped with XOS 10 skin.

The interface resembles Realme UI with the large drop-down quick settings and organized notifications. It did deliver good connectivity with Jio 4G and the fingerprint sensor is snappy. However, the inbuilt speaker delivers distorted output at high volume levels.

In terms of photography, the Infinix Zero 5G bestows a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP secondary telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom and a 2MP tertiary depth sensor. In terms of performance, the primary camera captures good photos with crisp details in the bright light conditions. The auto HDR feature comes into the picture and delivers a good performance.

But the shutter speed is not too fast and there could be some shake if you do not have extremely steady hands. I tried the portrait mode but the images do not have a great background separation. When i tried the telephoto lens, I could get good results in bright light conditions but the phone does not keep up in the night or low light conditions. Moving on to the 16MP selfie camera, it does not fare well and overprocesses the photos but the skin tones are not too processed, which is a good thing. On the whole, the camera performance could have been improved to make it suitable for its pricing.

Fuelling the Infinix Zero 5G is a 5000mAh battery that delivers a decent performance lasting a day even after heavy use. Adding to this, I like the inclusion of the 33W fast charging support that can refuel the battery in 90 minutes. Though there are better fast-charging techniques, it is acceptable given the price of the smartphone.

The Infinix Zero 5G does impressive me and some of my friends with it glossy and rounded design but it is doesn't impress me with other aspects such as poor software, mediocre camera and average display. While its acceptable for a mid-range smartphone, its pricing lets it down. To put in simple words, the device could have had better features and improved specs for its pricing. In comparison, the recently launched Moto G71 delivers almost the same performance with a better UI and camera performance.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/reviews/infinix-zero-5g-review-price-specs-features/articlecontent-pf135705-079271.html

Poco X4 Pro 5G Renders Leak Revealing Possible Design

Already, we have been coming across numerous leaks and speculations regarding the Poco X4 Pro 5G. In a recent development, the alleged hands-on images of the smartphone have emerged online revealing what we can expect from its design. Following this, the possible renders of the Poco smartphone have been leaked.



As per a report by PassionateGeekz has shared some official-looking renders of the upcoming Poco smartphone. These renders show all three color options of the smartphone including Laser Blue, Poco Yellow, and Laser Black. Besides this, the handset appears to have a white-colored pattern at its rear. Even the 5G branding is seen at the bottom while there is a Poco logo on the camera bay.

On observing closely, the Poco X4 Pro 5G appears to flaunt an AI-powered triple-camera module at the rear housing a 108MP primary sensor. As per reports, this could be the Samsung HM2 sensor. Recently, the tipster Yogesh Brar revealed that the global variant of the Poco smartphone in question will use a 108MP primary sensor while the Indian variant might get a 64MP primary sensor. Apart from this, at the front, the leaked renders show that the Poco X4 Pro 5G could feature a punch-hole cutout at the top center to house the selfie camera sensor. It is seen that there are thin bezels around the screen.

From the existing reports, the Poco X4 Pro 5G, which could be the rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G is tipped to be launched with a 6.7-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, which means a punch-hole display. The screen is said to have a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth transition. The reports go on to state that there could be a 16MP selfie camera sensor. Also, the camera module at the rear is said to house an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP tertiary macro lens.

Under its hood, the Poco X4 Pro 5G is likely to get the power from an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor teamed up with 6GB/8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage space. The device is said to run Android 11 topped with MIUI 13. The other notable aspect of this smartphone is the presence of a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-x4-pro-5g-renders-leak-revealing-possible-design-079286.html

Redmi K50 Gaming Breaks Records; Sells Over 70,000 Units During First Flash Sale

Redmi has a sleuth of products lined up for launch this year and it has already made records with its launches. One such device is the Redmi K50 Gaming, which was recently launched in China. According to the latest reports, Redmi K50 Gaming had sold over 70,000 units in the first flash sale in about one minute.



Going into the details, an official Weibo post from the brand reveals Xiaomi earned over CNY 280 million (around USD 45 million) in revenue with the new Redmi K50 Gaming. What's even more intriguing is that this happened in about a minute when the Redmi K50 Gaming opened for the first flash sale.

Of course, the entire stock was gone just then, selling over 70,000 units. To note, the Redmi K50 Gaming starts from CNY 3,299 (around Rs. 39,000), making it a premium smartphone with game-centric features. If one does the math, the revenue earned by Xiaomi shows there's a mix of variants that people bought, which comes close to 80,000 units.

The Redmi K50 Gaming is one of the premium smartphones that's arrived in the Chinese smartphone market. It flaunts a 6.67-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. The display also offers a wide DCI-P3 color gamut with support for HDR 10+ and MEMC. Under the hood, the first phone under the Redmi K50 banner draws power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. It comes with a huge VC chamber that aids in keeping the smartphone cool even during intense gaming sessions. The processor is paired with up to 12GB RAM and internal storage up to 256GB.

More importantly, Xiaomi has included a 4,7000 mAh battery that comes with 120W fast charging support. Xiaomi claims the Redmi K50 Gaming can be fuelled from 0 to 100 percent in just 17 minutes, which is the similar technology we saw on the Xiaomi Mi 11i HyperCharge.   At the rear, the Redmi K50 Gaming includes a triple-camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP tele-macro sensor. Plus, there's a 20MP selfie camera in the front. All in all, the Redmi K50 Gaming is an impressive smartphone, which is why it's become a hot-selling unit for the popular Chinese brand.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-k50-gaming-breaks-records-sells-over-70000-units-during-first-flash-sale-079287.html

Vivo V23e 5G Live Images Show Design Ahead Of February 21 Launch; Everything We Know

Vivo is all set to debut the Vivo V23e 5G on February 21 in India. The handset will sit with the Vivo V23 and the V23 Pro that were announced earlier this year in the country. The brand has already confirmed the design of the upcoming Vivo V23e. Now, the latest development has brought the live images of the Vivo V23e, revealing its design in full glory.



The live images have been shared by MySmartPrice which shows the design of the smartphone. The phone is seen in two color options namely - Sunshine Gold and Midnight Blue. The Gold color variant of the Vivo V23e will have a shade of multiple colors. It is also said to be reflected when exposed to light.

Besides, Vivo's official site confirmed that the Vivo V23e 5G will ship with an Ultra-Slim Glass design. At the front, it will feature a waterdrop notch to house the front-facing camera sensor. On the other hand, the device will offer triple cameras at the rear panel which will be placed into a rectangular camera module. The camera setup will include a primary sensor, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a macro camera. Vivo did not reveal the features of the handset. However, the Vivo V23e is already available in the international market. So, we expect it will come with similar specs in India as the international variant.



Starting with the camera, the triple-camera setup of the V23e will include a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies and videos, there will be a 44MP front camera sensor. Moreover, the Vivo V23e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. Under the hood, the device will make use of the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset which also runs mid-range smartphones like the Lava Agni 5G and the Realme 8s 5G.

The Vivo phone will come with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage that will also support additional storage expansion of up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.   Additionally, the Vivo V23e will pack a 4,050 mAh battery unit with 44W fast charging support and run Android 11 based FunTouch OS 12. Other aspects will include 4GB extendable RAM and dual-SIM support, 5G, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth v5.1, and GPS for connectivity.

The Vivo V23e is said to come with a price tag of Rs. 25,990 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone was announced in a single variant in the international market. So, there is a chance it will also be available in a single storage configuration in India. In terms of competition, the upcoming V23e 5G will compete with other mid-range devices at the same price range. However, we'll suggest our readers to take the pricing as a hint and stay tuned for Feb 21 launch.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-v23e-5g-live-images-show-design-ahead-of-february-21-launch-everything-we-know-079294.html

Nokia 5.4 With Android 12 Spotted On Geekbench Database

Undoubtedly, HMD Global is on a launch spree as the company is working on new models and launching them from time to time. One of the upcoming smartphones is the Nokia 5.4, which has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, thereby hinting that the device could get the update to the iteration of Android OS.



Previously, other Nokia smartphones including the Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4, and Nokia G10 were spotted on the benchmarking platform. Like these smartphones, this upcoming model was also spotted with Android 12 OS. Devices including Nokia X10 and Nokia G50 that appeared on the platform received the Android 12 upgrade later.

From the existing reports, it looks like Nokia is launching a slew of devices with the latest iteration of Google's OS. We say so as there has been a raft of products that have been spotted to be under testing with Android 12 OS. Notably, Android 12 comes with a lot of changes in the UI and its overall functionality that enhances the system performance.

The Nokia 5.4 was launched back in 2020 along with a slew of other smartphones from the company. Given that the device has been spotted with Android 12 on the Geekbench platform, we can expect the device to get the update sometime soon. Going by the Geekbench listing, the Nokia 5.4 has managed to score 309 points on the single-core test and 1,331 points on the multi-core test. As it has been spotted running Android 12 OS, the device will include the biggest design changes in the history of Android to date. There will be new colors, changes, light, and more.

It is touted that Android 12 will offer a more dynamic, expressive, and innovative personalized software experience for users. It will also bring about newly redesigned system spaces and improved security architecture.   To recap, the Nokia 5.4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC teamed up with up to 6GB of RAM. The screen has an IPS tech with HD+ resolution and features a 48MP quad-camera setup at the rear along with a 5MP sensor and two 2MP sensors.

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Doogee S98 With Night Vision Cameras, Dual Screens Launching Soon: Report

Not many of us are familiar with the brand Doogee, which has released several smartphones with game-centric features. Doogee is making headlines again, thanks to the new MediaTek chipset. Reports claim the upcoming Doogee S98 will be the first to feature the highly-anticipated MediaTek Next-G 6nm chipset. What's more, the Doogee S98 series will also include the Pro and Ultra models.



A report from GSM Arena talks about the vanilla Doogee S98, which is tipped to launch next month. The Doogee S98 Pro and the Doogee S98 Ultra might launch sometime in April or May. What's more, the report has revealed the renders of the upcoming Doogee S98 along with its pictures. The report talks about the phone getting its power from the new MediaTek Next-G chip, but this could be for the Pro or Ultra models.

Going into the details, the alleged Doogee S98 will flaunt a 6.3-inch LCD FHD+ panel with Gorilla Glass protection. One of the interesting aspects is the secondary display at the rear, which has wallpapers that can be custom-made. Plus, there's a view-finder that doubles as a selfie camera. The rear panel of the upcoming Doogee S98 will sport a triple-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP night vision camera. Plus, there's a 16MP selfie camera in the front, the report states. To note, the night vision camera is a nice touch to the smartphone, which might give it an edge over others. Other design details tipped are IP68/69K dust and water protection, MIL-STD-810G certification, a customizable key on the lift spine, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Doogee S98 will reportedly skip the audio jack and will be 15.5mm thick and weigh 320 grams.

The alleged Doogee S98 will include 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It's said to draw power from the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset that skips 5G connectivity. The report also talks about a massive 6,000 mAh battery paired with 33W wired and 15W wireless charging support.   Presently, many details of the Doogee S98 are still missing. For one, we're not sure when the phone will launch and if it'll make it to the Indian market. It's best to take the Doogee S98 reports with a grain of salt until official announcements.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra To Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC

Fresh leaks are now suggesting that Xiaomi might launch the successor to the Mi 11 Ultra by the end of 2022, and it is likely to be called Xiaomi 12 Ultra under the new naming scheme. What's even more interesting is the fact that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is said to be based on the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC.



While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is internally known as SM8450, the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra is said to come with a processor named SM8475, which does sound a lot like a speed binned Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, similar to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, which powers the recently launched Asus ROG Phone 5s.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ will be a speed binned Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and will have a CPU with a higher clock speed for improved performance. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is manufactured by Samsung, the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is said to be manufactured by TSMC using its 4nm architecture. Although both Samsung and TSMC use the same 4nm process to fab a processor, the chips manufactured by TSMC are said to be more power-efficient. Hence, a phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ might actually offer better battery life and performance when compared to a phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

As of now, there is no solid information on features or the specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, except for the fact that the phone will be based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ platform. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra, just like the Xiaomi Mi 22 Ultra is expected to be packed with top-tier features with almost no compromise on hardware.

Considering the specifications of the Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra might offer a QHD+ curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a high-performance camera setup with high-resolution sensors. Even in terms of memory, the smartphone is expected to offer LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 type storage, or even the next-gen standard to keep up with the competition.   Xiaomi India did launch the Mi 11 Ultra in India, which means, the company is also expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 Ultra in India. However, the phone is expected to launch in China, maybe in Q4 2022.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/xiaomi-12-ultra-to-feature-snapdragon-8-gen-1-soc-079305.html

Realme 9 Pro+ With 60W SuperDart, Triple Cameras Goes On Sale Today: Should You Buy?

Realme 9 series now includes several phones, including the high-end Realme 9 Pro+. The phone will go on sale today, February 21 after its launch on February 16 in India. The Realme 9 Pro+ packs several premium features, including the Dimensity 920 chipset, color-changing rear panel, 5G support, an immersive display, and so on.



The Realme 9 Pro+ starts from Rs. 24,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB model. The other variants include 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB, which cost Rs. 26,999 and Rs. 28,999, respectively. The phone is up for sale starting at 12 PM on Flipkart and the Realme India website, where users get Rs. 2,000 discount with HDFC Bank cards and EMI transactions. Users can choose from Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green colors.

The Realme 9 Pro+ flaunts a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel with an FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. One of the trending features of the Realme 9 Pro+ is the color-changing rear panel, which seems to be the norm now. The Realme 9 Pro+ draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone runs Android 12 out-of-the-box with the Realme UI 3.0 on top. It seems to skip a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

Also, the phone includes a 4,500 mAh battery paired with 60W SuperDart fast charging support. At the rear, the Realme 9 Pro+ packs a triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. Plus, there's a 16MP selfie camera in the front. Realme has includes several sensors, including an in-display fingerprint sensor that also doubles as a heart rate sensor. It comes with the usual connectivity options, including 5G support.

The Realme 9 Pro+ makes an impressive entry in the premium mid-range segment. The phone competes with devices like the Xiaomi 11i and the 11i HyperCharge. For the asking price, the Realme 9 Pro+ makes a good buy, especially for its immersive display, powerful battery, and decent cameras.

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Redmi Note 11S With 108MP Quad Rear Cameras First Sale Today: Should You Buy?

A recently launched Redmi smartphone is all set to go on sale for the first time in the country today. Well, the talk is about the Redmi Note 11S that was launched recently in India alongside the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Smart Band Pro, and a smart TV from the brand.



The Redmi Note 11S will go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 PM. The device has been launched in three storage configurations. The entry-level variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage space is priced at Rs. 16,499. The mid variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage space is priced at Rs. 17,499. Finally, the high-end variant with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage space is priced at Rs. 18,499.

The smartphone has been launched in three color options - Space Black, Polar White, and Horizon Blue. The device will be up for sale via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Studios, Mi Home stores, and major retail outlets across India. When it comes to launch offers, the Redmi Note 11S buyers will get up to Rs. 1,000 instant discount on using a card from Bank of Baroda Bank and EMI transactions on Mi.com and Amazon India. Also, there are no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts at various retail channels. The company will provide up to Rs. 16,500 discount on exchanges made via Mi Exchange. Besides these, there is Rs. 1,000 cashback for customers interested in paying for the device via ZestMoney.

To recap on specs, the Redmi Note 11S has been launched with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED Dot Display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC teamed up with 8GB of RAM and LPDDR4X RAM. As mentioned above, there are three storage configurations with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage space along with support for expandable storage space up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

For imaging, the Redmi Note 11S makes use of a 16MP selfie camera housed within the cutout at the front. At the rear, there is a quad-camera module with a 108MP primary Samsung HM2 sensor, an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP tertiary macro lens, and a 2MP fourth depth sensor. Connectivity wise, the Redmi smartphone is bundled with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS/A-GPS, IR Blaster, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors onboard the device include a proximity sensor, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, an ambient light sensor, and an accelerometer. The other aspects of the Redmi Note 11S include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Running the device is Android 11 topped MIUI 13 out-of-the-box. A 5000mAh battery powers the device with 33W Pro fast charging support.

Given that the Redmi Note 11S comes with attractive specs bundled alongside a competitive price point, it is one of the best smartphones to buy in the country right now. It will be a competitor to Realme 9i, Tecno Camon 18, and other similarly priced offerings.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-note-11s-first-sale-today-price-discounts-079308.html

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 1TB Variant Confirmed; Is It Coming To India?

Samsung Galaxy S22 series is the talk of the town as its launch approaches. The new flagship series will be debuting on February 9, bringing in the latest and most advanced Android features. Rumors of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra launching in a 1TB variant have been around for a while. In the latest news, we've got more information about the same.



The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is going to be the top-end variant, aiming to take on Apple's iPhone Pro Max model. In the same context, reports talked about a 1TB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Later on, there was another rumor suggesting there wouldn't be any 1TB variant for the upcoming Ultra smartphone. Naturally, Samsung fans were disappointed. However, another reliable tipster claims otherwise. Tipster Roland Quandt states the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will get a 1TB variant. That said, this model will be limited to only certain markets. This is similar to how the phone will either get the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 or the Exynos 2200 SoC, depending on the market!

What's more, the tipster states the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 1TB storage model will arrive only in the US and other major European markets. There's no word whether the 1TB model will arrive in India. If the tipster is to be believed, India might not get the massive storage variant. This means the Indian market will likely get only the 512GB model paired with 12GB RAM.

We know the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is designed to look a lot like the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, including the S-Pen slot. The phone is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with support for HDR10+. The display will reportedly feature a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1,750nits peak brightness.   The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will also pack a quad-camera setup with a 108MP advanced camera. Plus, Samsung is introducing the 45W fast charging support on the Ultra model, which is the highest for any Samsung phone. The phone will launch on February 9, giving us more details.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-1tb-variant-confirmed-is-it-coming-to-india-079056.html

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Launch Date Tipped; iPad Air, New Mac To Launch Alongside

Apple is working on a range of new hardware, expected to launch in spring. We know that the Apple Spring event is scheduled to happen in the coming weeks, but there was no solid timeline for the same. Now, a new report revealed the launch date of the Apple Spring event, which will see the unveiling of the iPhone SE 2022.



A report from Bloomberg has revealed the date for Apple's first event of 2022. The report says the Apple Spring event will be 'on or near' March 8. The tentative launch date syncs with previous reports and rumors, as well as Apple's tradition of hosting a Spring event in March. Plus, March 8 falls on a Tuesday, further keeping up with Apple's tradition.

The upcoming Apple Spring 2022 event will see the launch of a couple of new Apple products, like always. One of the most anticipated hardware is the new iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE 2022. This would once again be the most affordable iPhone from the brand. This time, Apple is said to bring in 5G support, improved cameras, and a faster processor. That said, the Bloomberg report says Apple will once again retain the dated design on the new iPhone SE 2022.

This means, we might still see the Touch ID, although, none of this is confirmed yet. Apart from the iPhone SE 2022 launch, Apple will reportedly bring in the upgraded iPad Air. Looking back, the iPad Air was last updated back in 2020. Apple is reportedly bringing in a 5G modem, a faster processor, and other upgrades to the iPad Air 2022. More importantly, Apple is also working on a new range of Mac devices with a major upgrade being the switch to Apple Silicon chipsets. The updated Mac with the Apple processor is said to launch at the Apple Spring 2022 event.

And like always, the Apple Spring event will also see the debut of new iOS and macOS. Here, one can expect the iOS 15 and the macOS Monetary launch. The new iOS 15 is tipped to bring in better features like unlocking the iPhone even with the mask on. We'll know more in the coming days.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-iphone-se-2022-launch-date-tipped-ipad-air-new-mac-to-launch-alongside-079059.html

Realme C35 Set To Launch In India Soon; Design And Specifications Tipped

Realme is planning to release new C-series smartphones in a variety of markets. The arrival of the Realme C35 handset has been verified by Realme Thailand. The name of the chipset that will power the smartphone has also been disclosed.



The Realme C35 is the next device in the entry-level C-series from the smartphone brand. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), India's BIS, and Indonesia's SDPPI certification sites have recently discovered the impending Realme handset with model number RMX3511.

A recent leak claims that the Realme C35 will be released on February 10th in Thailand, also disclosing its design and key specifications. The Realme C-series is the company's entry-level range, therefore the Realme C35 will most likely be one of them.

Realme C35 Rumored Specifications

According to rumors, the Realme C35 will include a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with TUV Rheinland certification for blue light eye protection. The smartphone is said to have a 720 x 1560 pixel resolution with a pixel density of 260ppi. The Realme C35 bezel-less display also features a waterdrop notch that houses the main camera. The smartphone has a 6,000 mAh non-removable battery. Furthermore, the Realme C35 is said to be the member of the Li-Polymer family and supports Fast Charging technology.

The Realme C35 is claimed to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 processor with an octa-core configuration that includes dual-core, 2GHz Cortex A75 + Hexa Core, 1.8GHz Cortex A55. The other operating experiences of the smartphone are handled by a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU and 4GB RAM.

Realme C35 Rumored Design

The Realme C35 appears to have a waterdrop notch and thick bezels, according to a leak from Thai tech blog KantaPhone. The smartphone also has an iPhone 13-style flat frame, which could be a first for the company. The Realme C35 sports a power button on the right side that also serves as a fingerprint scanner.   On the back, the smartphone has a triple camera configuration with a 16MP primary camera, a 5MP camera, and a 2MP camera. ISO Control, Continuous Shooting, Exposure Compensation, Face Detection, HDR mode, Auto Flash, and Touch to Focus are all built-in camera functions. For selfies, Realme has included a 12MP primary camera.

On the left side of the device are volume rockers and a SIM tray. The smartphone's triple camera arrangement resembles the Realme GT Neo 2 which was priced for Rs. 20,190 in India. Realme C35 Price And Availability The Realme C35 is likely to cost Rs. 10,990 in India. The Realme C35 is expected to be released on February 21, 2022. This is the base edition of the Realme C35 with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.At the very least, the Realme C35 is said to be available in black and green color. The Realme C35 has a 64GB inbuilt storage capacity that can be upgraded up to 256GB. 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.1, Mobile Hotspot, A-GPS Glonass, and USB Type-C are among the Realme C35 connectivity features.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-c35-set-to-launch-in-india-soon-design-and-specifications-tipped-079064.html

Nokia G21 Design Surfaced Ahead Of Launch; Features To Check Out

Nokia G21 has begun to appear on the internet in India way before its official launch. The Nokia G21 is said to have a slew of unique design features. With the help of new renders of the device as well as a short video on Instagram, we have a sneak peak of the Nokia G21.



The renders have revealed various specifications of the smartphone including the device's camera module, back panel finish, and color possibilities.

Nokia G21 Design

Roland Quandt revealed new render photos of the Nokia G21 on Twitter, as well as a new Instagram video showing the phone from the front and back. Both reports indicate a design that differs from that of the Nokia G20 which came into the market last year. The circular camera module on the back has been replaced by a rectangular-shaped camera arrangement. It also has one few lens than the G20's quad-camera system.

Nokia was discovered working on a successor to the Nokia G20. The Nokia G21 was seen on Geekbench, indicating that it will be released soon. While various rumors have speculated on its expected specifications, the general consensus is that HMD will release the Nokia G21 in India this month. The renders also reveal where the phone's buttons will be placed.

The power button is on the left, and the volume controls are on the right. A fingerprint sensor is elegantly cut from the frame to make space beneath them. In the renders, we can't see the Nokia G21's connecting options but we can anticipate seeing a USB Type-C connector there.

Nokia G21 Specifications

The Nokia G21's new camera module is expected to include a 50MP primary sensor and two 2MP sensors. A 13MP selfie camera could be seen on the front. A 5,050 mAh battery with quick charging capabilities is expected to power the Nokia G21.   The striped finish on the back panel has been replaced with arcing ridges that run from one shoulder of the phone to the other.

The front of the phone almost resembles Nokia G20, with the exception of the waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. However, the frame has become much thicker. Reports suggest the smartphone to havea 6.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 700 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. It could be based on UniSoc's T606 chipset, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Support for MicroSD cards is also expected.

The Nokia G21, like the Nokia G20, is expected to be a mid-range handset with a starting price considerably below Rs 20,000. We may expect it to compete with the Vivo T1 5G, which will be released on February 9 in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/nokia-g21-design-surfaced-ahead-of-launch-features-to-check-out-079065.html

Poco X4 5G With SD695 Spotted On Geekbench; Expected Launch, Key Specifications

Poco is working on the Poco X4 series handsets and the lineup is expected to include the Poco X4, Poco X4 Pro, Poco X4 NFC, and the Poco X4 GT. However, Poco did not reveal anything regarding this. Now, the Indian variant of the standard Poco X4 5G with model number 2201116PI was spotted on the Geekbench benchmark website. The handset already received the IMEI database, NBTC certification, and BIS certification.



The upcoming Poco X4 5G will be the successor of the Poco X3 that was launched back in 2020 in India. The Poco X4 5G is managed to score 688 points in the single-core test and 2052 points in the multi-core test of the Geekbench 5 benchmark test. The Geekbench listing also reveals key specs of the Poco X4 5G which makes us believe that the device could be rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global model. As per the listing, the Poco X4 5G will be powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor paired with 6GB RAM. Further, the phone is listed to run Android 11 OS.

If the smartphone will indeed be rebranded of the Note 11 Pro 5G, we expect other features will include a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There will be a punch-hole cutout at the front to house the selfie camera sensor. The phone will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage which will support additional storage expansion of up to 1TB using a dedicated microSD slot.



For imaging, the phone will have a triple camera system including a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro shooter. Moreover, there will be a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 67W charging support, a 16MP front-facing sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, it will come with 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C port for charging.   

Poco X4 5G Expected Price & Launch In India

The pricing of the Redmi Note 11 Pro global variant starts at $329 (roughly Rs. 24,550). Based on this, we expect the Poco X4 5G will come at least under Rs. 30,000 in the country. However, it will be better to take with a pinch of salt until any further info comes out. As far as the launch is concerned, the device is said to arrive in Q1 2022 in India. Poco X4 5G: Better Than Poco X3? If the aforementioned features are to be believed, the successor will offer several upgrades over the precursor Poco X3. Firstly, the Poco X3 does not support 5G connectivity and it features a 64MP camera, while the upcoming Poco X4 5G is expected to with a 108MP main lens. Besides, the upcoming model will include 67W charging tech, while the Poco X3 packs only 33W charging.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-x4-5g-with-sd695-spotted-on-geekbench-expected-launch-key-specifications-079067.html

Tecno Pova 5G India Launch Date Officially Announced; Coming Under Rs. 20,000

Tecno recently confirmed that it is launching the Pova 5G smartphone next week in India. Now, the brand has officially unveiled its first-ever 5G phone is launching On Feb 8 in the country. The smartphone made its debut last year in the international market. So, we already know the detailed key features of the Pova 5G.



Tecno took to its official Twitter handle to reveal the launch date. The brand has also confirmed that the smartphone will be available for purchase via Amazon and it will run the Dimensity 900 processor paired with LPDDR5 RAM. Tecno Pova 5G Features We Know So Far In terms of features, the Tecno Pova 5G will have a triple rear camera system housing a 50MP main lens, a 2MP secondary sensor, and another AI lens. Upfront, the device will sport a 6.95-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2460 pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Dimensity 900 SoC on the Pova 5G will be coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage that will also support additional storage expansion using a dedicated microSD slot. The phone will also come with virtual RAM support. There will be a 16MP selfie camera sensor paired with a dual-LED flash at the front. The phone will ship with Android 11-based HiOS 8.0 and the fingerprint sensor will be embedded with the power button on the side. The device will be backed by a 6,000 mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. Lastly, the Pova 5G will support Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity.

The exact pricing of the upcoming Pova 5G is still under wraps. However, the CEO of Transsion India, ArijeetTalapatra earlier revealed that Tecno's first 5G device will come between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 20,000 in the country.   The device is expected to be a good competitor for other 5G devices at the same price range. For instance, the upcoming Infinix Zero 5G will be one of the tough competitors for the Pova 5G which will be launching on Feb 14 in the country.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-pova-5g-india-launch-date-officially-announced-coming-under-rs-20-000-079068.html

Chinese bridge on Pangong lake in illegally-held area: Govt in Parliament

A bridge being constructed by China across the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh is in an area that is under the illegal occupation of that country since 1962, the government told Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in Lok Sabha that India's approach in talks with China over the eastern Ladakh standoff is guided by three key principles.



The principles, he said, are that both sides should strictly respect and observe the Line of Actual Control; neither side should attempt to alter the status quo unilaterally, and all agreements between the two sides must be fully abided by in their entirety.

The comments came a day after India decided to diplomatically boycott the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics over China fielding a military officer involved in the Galwan Valley clash as a torchbearer for the mega sporting event. "The government has taken note of a bridge being constructed by China on Pangong lake. This bridge is being constructed in areas that have continued to be under the illegal occupation of China since 1962," Muraleedharan said. He said India has never accepted this illegal occupation. "The government has made it clear on several occasions that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India and we expect other countries to respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.

On the eastern Ladakh border row, Muraleedharan India and China have maintained dialogue through both diplomatic and military channels for disengagement in the remaining areas. "Our approach in these talks has been and will continue to be guided by three key principles, that, (i) both sides should strictly respect and observe the LAC (ii) neither side should attempt to alter the status quo unilaterally; and (iii) all agreements between the two sides must be fully abided by in their entirety," he said.

Muraleedharan said the last round of talks between the senior commanders of India and China was held on January 12 and they agreed that both sides should follow the guidance provided by their leaders and work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest as this would help in the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the region and enable progress in bilateral ties.

Satellite images of the bridge being built in the Khurnak area surfaced last month following which military experts said that the aim of it is to ensure that the Chinese PLA is able to quickly mobilise its troops in the region. China has been focusing on strengthening its military infrastructure after Indian troops captured several strategic peaks on the southern bank of the Pangong lake in August 2020 after the Chinese PLA attempted to intimidate them in the area.

Muraleedharan also said that the government has noted reports of renaming of some places by China in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. "This is a futile exercise that will not alter the fact that Arunachal Pradesh has always been, is and will always be an integral part of India," he said. The minister said the government gives careful and specific attention to the improvement of infrastructure for the development of border areas in order to facilitate the economic development of these areas and also to meet India's strategic and security requirements. "The government also keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India's security and takes all necessary steps to ensure that our security interests are fully protected," he said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/chinese-bridge-on-pangong-lake-in-illegally-held-area-govt-in-parliament-3367571.html

Union home secretary reviews implementation of developmental schemes in Ladakh

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Friday reviewed the pace of implementation of developmental projects in Ladakh.



Chairing a virtual review meeting, Bhalla directed the administration to ensure that all projects planned in 2022-23 start at the earliest possible, and those completed in 2021-22 are utilised by the stakeholders and beneficiaries in the union territory.

Bhalla was briefed by Advisor, Ladakh, Umang Narula about the progress of developmental projects and schemes in the union territory, an official spokesperson said. The administrative secretaries gave detailed presentations on the developmental achievement of their respective departments for the financial year 2021-2022, he said.

The Union home secretary was informed that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, about 30 per cent of households have been provided tap water connections, the spokesman said. Bhalla was also apprised about the collaboration with IITs of Delhi, Bombay, and Kanpur for establishing an engineering college in Kargil, besides collaboration for internship and fellowship.

Lauding the efforts of the UT administration, the Union home secretary appreciated the progress in various projects undertaken in Leh and Kargil districts and assured of all requisite support from the Ministry of Home Affairs. PTI AB IJT IJT

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/union-home-secretary-reviews-implementation-of-developmental-schemes-in-ladakh-3367618.html

DCGI recommends Russia's Sputnik Light one-shot COVID vaccine

Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on Friday recommended granting restricted emergency use authorisation (EUA) to single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light, sources informed news agency ANI.



Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories is the Indian partner of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which has sought approval from the Indian drug regulator for use of single-dose Russia's Sputnik Light one shot.

"The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which deliberated on the application by Dr Reddy's Laboratories, noted that the safety and immunogenicity data presented by the firm from the Indian study is comparable with that of the ongoing phase-3 clinical trial interim data from Russia," The Print website quotes a source as saying.

The Sputnik Light vaccine is approved in 29 countries, including Argentina and Russia, the company claimed and interim data of the efficacy trial from Russia stated that it has an efficacy of 65.4 per cent against COVID-19, 21 days after immunisation. "With regard to the use of the Sputnik Light vaccine as a booster dose, the applicant may provide clinical data, including immunogenicity data in the Indian population, for further evaluation," the source told The Print.

The one-shot Sputnik Light is also a highly effective vaccine used both on standalone basis and applied as a booster. Findings by the Gamaleya Center based on data from 28,000 subjects in Moscow have demonstrated Sputnik Light vaccine administered standalone has 70% efficacy against infection from the Delta variant of coronavirus during the first three months after vaccination. The vaccine is 75% effective among subjects under the age of 60, a statement from the company said earlier.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/dcgi-recommends-russia-s-sputnik-light-one-shot-covid-vaccine-3367637.html

Statue of Equality: Budget, height, timings, location - All you need to know about Sri Ramanujacharya statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a 216-foot tall statue of 11th-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya in Hyderabad on Saturday. The 216-feet tall Statue of Equality commemorates the 11th century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed.



The Statue is made of 'panchaloha', a combination of five metals: gold, silver, copper, brass, and zync and is among one of the tallest metallic statues in sitting position, in the world. It is mounted on a 54-ft high base building, named 'Bhadra Vedi', has floors devoted for a Vedic digital library and research centre, ancient Indian texts, a theatre, an educational gallery detailing many works of Sri Ramanujacharya. The statue has been conceptualised by Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram.

During the programme, 3D Presentation Mapping on the life journey and teaching of Sri Ramanujacharya will also be showcased. Prime Minister will also visit the identical recreations of 108 Divya Desams (ornately carved temples) that surround the Statue of Equality.

Sri Ramanujacharya worked tirelessly for the upliftment of people with the spirit of every human being equal regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste or creed. The inauguration of the Statue of Equality is a part of the 12-day Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham, the ongoing 1000th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramanujacharya.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/statue-of-equality-budget-height-timings-location-all-you-need-to-know-about-sri-ramanujacharya-3367662.html

Third wave may get over by mid-March as cases declining in Maharashtra

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope has said the number of Covid-19 cases had begun declining statewide and predicted that the third wave of the pandemic might get over by the second or third week of March.



He said the state, which was reporting 48,000 cases per day during the third wave which started some weeks ago, was now seeing the tally increase by 15,000 daily, adding that the infection curve was flattening in major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Raigad.

Speaking to reporters here, the minister said the Centre must start the process of vaccinating children in the 12-15 age segment against Covid-19. He said Maharashtra was ready with the health infrastructure to vaccinate this age group. Coronavirus-induced curbs will continue to be lowered as the number of cases go down, Tope added.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/third-wave-may-get-over-by-mid-march-as-cases-declining-in-maharashtra-3367663.html

Terrorists who killed cop gunned down in J&K

In a major success for the security agencies, two terrorists of The Resistance Front were gunned down in an encounter at the Zakura area of Jammu and Kashmir. On of them killed has been identified as Ikhlaq Hajam, Inspector General of Police, Vijay Kumar said. Hajam was involved in the killing of a head constable Ali Muhammad in Anantnag. Following the killing of the two TRF terrorists, incriminating material was recovered.



Last week, terrorists killed Ali at his residence in Anantnag. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead. "Strongly denounce the killing of Policeman at Bijbehara. Its barbaric, condemnable and deplorable act, urges police top brass to punish killers forthwith," BJP's spokesperson Altaf Thakur said in a statement. Last month, the Jammu and Kashmir police gunned down five terrorists including top Jaish-e-Mohammad-e-Mohammad commander, Zahid Wani.

The killing of Wani is significant as he was one of the top wanted terrorists and was leading the outfit in the Valley. He took over as the commander of the JeM following the arrest of Sameer Dar in Srinagar in 2016. Officials tell OneIndia that Wani was key to the JeM as he provided both logistic support and planned attacks.

The security forces have met with plenty of success in the past two years and have managed to gun down scores of terrorists including top commanders. Wan's presence in the outfit ensured that the outfit was able to recruit and plan major attacks. The official cited above said that his killing is bound to demoralise the cadres of the JeM. This would mean that the recruitments too would go down drastically. His killing comes in the backdrop of the security forces killing 21 terrorists in January alone. There have been 11 encounters already this month.

Five terrorists were shot down in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounters took place in Pulwama and Budgam. "5 terrorists of Pakistan sponsored proscribed terror outfits LeT and JeM killed in dual encounters in last 12 hours. JeM commander terrorist Zahid Wani and a Pakistani terrorist among the killed. Big success for us," a tweet by the J@K police read.

In the Budgam encounter one terrorist was killed and an AK-47 rifle was recovered. In the past month 22 terrorists have been gunned down in nearly one dozen encounters.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/terrorists-who-killed-cop-gunned-down-in-jk-3367665.html

PM Modi greets people on Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Saraswati Puja and Basant Panchami.



"May Maa Sharda's blessings be with you all, and Basant, the king of seasons, bring happiness to everyone's life," the prime minister tweeted in Hindi.

President Ram Nath Kovind extends his wishes to the people on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. Saraswati is worshipped as the goddess of knowledge. Also celebrated as Basant Panchami, the day marks the preparation for the arrival of spring.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pm-modi-greets-people-on-saraswati-puja-basant-panchami-3367666.html

Illegal occupation: Government on China's bridge on Pangong

India has said that the bridge built by China on Pangong is illegal occupation. "The Government has taken note of a bridge being constructed by China on Pangong lake. This bridge is being constructed in areas that have continued to be under the illegal occupation of China since 1962,"the government told Parliament in a written response.



"Government of India has never accepted this illegal occupation. Government has made it clear on several occasions that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India and we expect other countries to respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the statement also read.

"Our approach in these talks has been and will continue to be guided by three key principles, that, (i) both sides should strictly respect and observe the LAC; (ii) neither side should attempt to alter the status quo unilaterally; and (iii) all agreements between the two sides must be fully abided by in their entirety," the government further added. "Government has noted reports of renaming of some places by China in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. This is a futile exercise that will not alter the fact that Arunachal Pradesh has always been, is and will always be an integral part of India," the government's statement also said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/illegal-occupation-government-on-china-s-bridge-on-pangong-3367668.html

Open to introducing stricter guidelines for social media intermediaries: Govt

The government said it is open to introducing stricter guidelines for the social media intermediaries if the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are able to build a consensus around it.



The Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav said in the Rajya Sabha, I personally believe that for the protection of our citizens, we must make the rules stricter. At this point of time, we are working within the Constitutional framework. The role of the state and the role of the Centre, both have to be seen in perspective. We have to come forward as a society and create much more accountability for social media.

Ipersonally believe that for the protection of our citizens, we must make the rules stricter. At this point of time, we are working within the Constitutional framework. The role of the state and the role of the Centre, both have to be seen in perspective. We have to come forward as a society and create much more accountability for social media.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/open-to-introducing-stricter-guidelines-for-social-media-intermediaries-govt-3367669.html

No Secret: Manish Tiwari's dig at Congress over Punjab campaign list

Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday took an apparent dig at the Congress saying that he is not surprised to see his name missing from Congress star campaigners list. The names of Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Lok Sabha MP from the state Manish Tewari are not among the party's star campaigners for the February 20 assembly election in Punjab.



Sad state of affairs in Punjab Congress as they exclude a prominent senior congress leader , MP from Punjab & former minister Manish Tewari Ji from the list of star campaigners in poll bound Punjab! Such narrow minded steps will never help Congress to win elections !," tweeted Abhijit Mukherjee. Responding to Mukherjee's tweet, Tewari wrote "I would have been surprised if it would have been the other way around . The reasons have been a Public Affair now for quite a while Abhijit Da. The Congress released its list of 30 'star campaigners' for Punjab, which includes Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, and Rahul Gandhi.

Azad and Tewari are among the prominent members of the G-23 who had written to party leadership seeking an overhaul and have been questioning the leadership. Azad was also recently conferred with Padma Bhushan by the government of India. However, some other members of the G-23 such as Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Singh Hooda are among the star campaigners for Punjab.

The party has also included former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who earlier rebelled against the Congress. Tewari is also the lone Hindu MP from Punjab, even though another MP from Punjab Ravneet Singh Bittu has been included in the list.

The list also includes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Harish Chaudhary, PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Ambika Soni, and former Speaker Meira Kumar.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/no-secret-manish-tiwari-s-dig-at-congress-over-punjab-campaign-list-3367677.html

India sees dip in new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 7.9 per cent

India logged 1,27,952 new Covid-19 cases, along with 1,059 deaths on Saturday, government data showed. The number of active cases declined further to 13,31,648.



The death toll climbed to 5,01,114 with 1,059 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The active cases comprise 3.16 per cent of the total infections in the country, the ministry said. A reduction of 1,03,921 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 95.64 per cent, the ministry said.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 7.98 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 11.21 per cent, it said. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 4,02,47,902. The case fatality rate stands at 1.19 per cent, it added. So far, the cumulative doses administered in the country under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive have exceeded 168.98 crore.

India crossed the grim milestone of 5 lakh COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, becoming the third country in the world to do so after the US and Brazil. The country took 217 days to reach 5 lakh deaths from 4 lakh recorded on July 1 last year, the longest time taken to record 1 lakh fatalities. India was hit by a devastating second wave in April-May last year. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4, 2021, and three crore on June 23.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-sees-dip-in-new-covid-19-cases-positivity-rate-at-7-9-per-cent-3367678.html

Earthquake jolts North India; Tremors felt in Kashmir, Noida

Tremors were felt in multiple parts of India including Jammu and Kashmir, Noida, and other parts of NCR. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to inquire about the situation in the UT due to the earthquake.



"An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 occurred at 9:45 am at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region. The depth of the earthquake was 181 km," tweeted the National Centre for Seismology.

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 9.45 am, was at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. Strong tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir. The quake hit at latitude 36.34 degrees north and longitude 71.05 degrees east at a depth of 181 km. The tremors caused panic among people who rushed out of their homes.

"I thought my head is spinning and started to shut my eyes when suddenly I looked at the fan and realised it's an earthquake. Strong tremors felt for about 25-30 seconds in Noida," posted a twitter user.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/earthquake-jolts-north-india-tremors-felt-in-noida-delhi-3367680.html

Tamil Nadu Liberation Army terrorists convicted in Puducherry pipe bomb case

A special court of the National Investigation Agency has invited and sentences terrorists of the Tamil Nadu Liberation Army in connection with the Puducherry Pipe Bomb case. Those convicted and sentenced are Thiruselvam, Thangaraj, Kaviyarasan, Kalailingam, Karthik and John Martin.



The case was originally registered at the Odiansalai Police Station, Puducherry and was subsequently taken up by Crime Branch, Puducherry and thereafter NIA had re registered the same Investigation by NIA had revealed that accused Thiruselvam an active member of Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA), a proscribed terrorist Organization, was conducting a series of conspiracy meetings at Odaikkal village, Ramnad District at the residence of co-accused John Martin besides at Siravayal village in Sivagangai District along with the other accused. The probe has established that the accused persons had conspired against the Government of India to undertake IED explosions by using pipe bombs.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/tamil-nadu-liberation-army-terrorists-convicted-in-puducherry-pipe-bomb-case-3367681.html

Weather Update: Dense fog over North India for next 2 days

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that Dense to Very Dense Fog is likely to prevail in northern part of India during the next 3 days. "Dense fog is persisting over Delhi (Palam 50m & Safdarjung 100m). Dense to very dense fog over Punjab and Haryana (Bhiwani 25m; Amritsar, Bhatinda, Hisar 50). Dense fog over Uttar Pradesh (Agra 50m, Lucknow 100m), the weather department said.



The minimum temperature in the national capital dropped down to six degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is expected to touch 19 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, it has been predicted that rain is possible in many areas of Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana, MP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha. According to the IMD, a Western Disturbance is persisting over North Pakistan and along with being active in Jammu and Kashmir, due to the formation of a cyclonic circulation over Northwest Rajasthan, snowfall is occurring in the mountains.

At the same time, it is raining in the plains of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab, due to which the cold has increased. The weather is expected to clear in many places from February 6.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/weather-update-dense-fog-over-north-india-for-next-2-days-3367685.html

GAY code for Gaya airport inappropriate: Parl panel

A Parliamentary panel on Friday said the use of 'GAY' code for Gaya airport is inappropriate for the holy city and asked the government to make all efforts to change the code, PTI reported. The Committee on Public Undertakings, in its first report tabled in Parliament in January 2021, had recommended changing the code of Gaya airport from 'GAY' and also suggested an alternate code name like 'YAG'.



According to the civil aviation ministry, IATA has expressed its inability to change the code without a "justifiable reason primarily concerning air safety". The International Air Transport Association (IATA) assigns the code for airports. The committee said the code name appeared inappropriate, unsuitable, offensive and embarrassing considering that Gaya is a holy city. In an action taken report tabled in Parliament on Friday, the panel mentioned about the issue and has asked the government to "make all effort to takeup the matter with the IATA and concerned organisation as the issue involves inappropriate code naming of an airport of a holy city of our country."

The ministry, in its action taken reply, has submitted that the matter was referred to IATA by Air India. In this regard, IATA stated that as per Resolution 763, the location codes are considered permanent and a strong justification primarily concerning air safety needs to be given. "Gaya airport IATA code 'GAY' has been in use since operationalisation of Gaya airstrip. Hence, without a justifiable reason primarily concerning air safety, IATA has expressed its inability to change the IATA code of Gaya airport," the ministry told the panel.

The ministry's reply has been mentioned in the panel's report tabled on Friday. "The committee appreciate the efforts of Air India being a member airline of IATA taking up the request with the international air transport association but, yet, re-emphasise the government also to make all effort to takeup the matter with the IATA...," the report said.

In the first report that was tabled in Parliament in January 2021, the panel had mentioned that it was apprised about a request received by the civil aviation ministry regarding change of code name of Gaya airport. The panel had also recommended that the government and Air India complete all the requisite consultations and formalities in a time-bound manner to change the code name of Gaya airport.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/gay-code-for-gaya-airport-inappropriate-parl-panel-3367687.html

On Tek Fog, Centre's reply in Parliament

The government has taken note of news reports about alleged app 'Tek Fog' purportedly used to manipulate social media platforms, and the IT ministry has tried to locate it on prominent app stores but could not find it, Parliament was informed on Friday. The ministry is not aware of any technical vulnerability that makes social media intermediaries susceptible to manipulation as mentioned in those news reports, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.



He was responding to a question on whether the government intends to investigate the role of Tek Fog app in spreading misinformation during the anti Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests, Delhi communal violence and COVID-19 pandemic. "The government has noted the news articles about the alleged app, namely, 'Tek Fog' that has been used to manipulate social media platforms," Mr Chandrasekhar said. He added: "This ministry has tried to locate the app on prominent app stores and APK stores and could not find the app in any of these online stores." He asserted that the government is committed to open, safe and accountable internet for users, and is aware of the risk and danger posed by growing phenomena of dissemination of wrong and hateful information through some social media platforms.

The government has taken a number of steps to tackle the challenges of user harms and hateful content on social media platforms, he said. He cited the new IT intermediary rules and other measures that have been taken to address issues. "This ministry does not track and monitor apps or content appearing on social media platforms," the minister said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/on-tek-fog-centre-s-reply-in-parliament-3367691.html

Punjab Polls: From Amritsar's first Mayor to Dy CM, O P Soni eyeing 6th term as MLA

From Amritsar's first Mayor to Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister, Congress' Om Prakash Soni has come a long way in his political career and is eyeing his sixth term as a legislator.



A keen battle is on the cards from the Amritsar Central constituency, as the 64-year-old Congress leader takes on BJP's Ram Chawla, who is son of former Minister Baldev Raj Chawla, AAP's Ajay Gupta, and BSP's Dalbir Kaur.

While BJP is jointly contesting polls with former chief minister Amarinder Singh led Punjab Lok Congress, BSP is fighting in alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal. Elected as Amritsar's first Mayor in 1991, Soni, the MLA from Amritsar Central, had in 2017 polls defeated his nearest rival BJP's Tarun Chugh. Soni was first elected to the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in 1997, then again in 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017.

He was twice elected as Independent MLA from Amritsar West seat, but won the same seat for a third time as a Congress nominee in 2007. He got elected from Amritsar Central - a reserved seat- in 2012 again as Congress nominee. Soni had contested the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat in 2009 and had narrowly lost to Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was then a BJP leader. Sidhu later joined the Congress ahead of 2017 assembly polls.

The constituency is a bustling area that comprises commercial and residential areas inside the old walled city. It is famous for Darbar Sahib (Golden temple), the holiest of the Sikh shrines, which attracts thousands of pilgrims daily, besides the Jallianwala Bagh. The centre of attraction here is the Heritage Street running down from Town Hall building to the Golden Temple Plaza. The 1-kilometre stretch of Heritage Street begins at the old Town Hall building, which houses the Partition Museum, and goes up to the Darbar Sahib via Jallianwala Bagh.

Bright lamp posts, buildings with Rajputana and Mughal architectural domes and jharokhas, LED lights illuminate the facades. The signboards for all shops have been aesthetically unified. "I am seeking votes on developmental plank," Soni told PTI. He said he is fighting his eighth election which includes the ones he fought when he became Mayor and the parliamentary polls in 2009. As he inaugurated his election office in his Central constituency a few days ago, he was heavily garlanded by party workers and supporters. "There is great enthusiasm among workers.

I am going to fight my eighth election and I have always got love and support of people," he said after inaugurating the office. Congress will again form government, Soni asserts. Asked about conjectures rife about AAP leading in the fray, Soni dismissed them as mere "hype". "Last time too the same surveys gave them 100 (of the 117) seats, but they ended up winning 20, and out of those too many MLAs deserted them. It is only the hype they generate, but the situation on the ground is that people will bring back Congress with full majority," he said.

Addressing people, he said, "I am your 'Sewadar', I have been serving this area for 32 years. I served you as Mayor, as MLA, then as Minister and now as Deputy CM. When leaders from other parties come to seek votes, ask them what have they done for you and why are they seen only at the time of election." "This is not my election, but you are fighting this election," he added. Asked why he doesn't attack his rivals like other politicians do, he said he likes to keep it "simple". "I have kept my politics simple, which is to do your work and leave the rest to the people.

I am always available to my constituents and they return the love ten times over." He spelled out several developmental initiatives he took for his constituency, and several "pro-people" and "pro-poor" decisions taken by the present Channi government. Ram Chawla of BJP said there is great enthusiasm among party workers and the people are looking for a change. "People are fed up with Congress' misrule. They made false promises on jobs, drugs issue, besides there is rampant corruption.

Law and order has broken down and gangster culture is on the rise," Chawla said. Senior BJP leader Shwait Malik also exuded confidence that people will oust Congress and will bring the BJP-led alliance to power in Punjab. "Punjab needs a double-engine government and people are eagerly waiting for the polls," said Malik. The BSP candidate said that if elected, it will work on improve roads, solve the sewage problem, and ensure clean water supply.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/from-amritsar-s-first-mayor-to-dy-cm-o-p-soni-eyeing-6th-term-as-mla-3367695.html

HC nod to convert Madrassas to General Schools

The Gauhati High Court on Friday upheld The Assam Repealing Act, 2020, under which all provincialised (government-funded) madrassas are to be converted into general schools in Assam. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Soumitra Saikia said the changes brought about by the legislative and executive action of the state are for the provincialised madrassas alone, which are government schools, and not for private or community ones.



It also dismissed a writ petition challenging the validity of the Act. The writ petition was filed by 13 individuals in the HC in 2021 against the state government's decision to transform the state-funded madrassas to general schools.

The Court had concluded the hearing on January 27 and had reserved its judgement, which was passed on Friday. The madrassas which are wholly maintained by the state cannot impart religious instructions in terms of the mandate of Article 28(1) of the Constitution of India, the Court said in its judgement. It also pointed that the services of the teachers of the provincialised madrassas have not been dispensed away with and they will be trained for teaching other subjects, if required. "The division bench of the honourable High Court has upheld The Assam Repealing Act of 2020, which had repealed the Madrassa provincialisation acts of 1995, 2011 and 2018," Assam Advocate General Devojit Saikia told PTI. In the same judgement, the HC also upheld all subsequent notifications issued by the government of Assam to convert madrassa institutions into general educational institutions.

The court upheld the Act on the basis of Article 28(1) of the Constitution, which mandates that any educational institution cannot impart any religious instruction if such institution is wholly funded from state budget or public funds, Saikia said. The Assam Repealing Act does not affect the privately or community run madrassas and will only impact 397 madrassas and four Arabic colleges run by the government, he added. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had pushed the Assam Repeal Bill as the state education minister in 2020, tweeted "Division Bench of Honble Gauhati High Court in a landmark judgment delivered today upheld the Act of 2020 to repeal Madrassa Education Procincialisation Acts and also upheld all other notifications to convert 397 provincialised madrrassas to general educational institutions."

The Bill was passed by the state Assembly on December 30, 2020, under which all the provincialised, government-funded madrassas were to be transformed into general schools. It sought to abolish The Assam Madrassa Education (Provincialisation) Act, 1995, and The Assam Madrassa Education (Provincialisation of Services of Employees and Re-Organisation of Madrassa Educational Institutions) Act, 2018. Following the passage of the Bill another act relating to provincialisation of madrassas, which was passed by the state government in 2011 stood repealed. The state government has assured that there will be no change of status, pay, allowances and service conditions of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the madrassas under the Assam Repealing Act, which was passed during the tenure of the first BJP-led government in the state.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/hc-nod-to-convert-madrassas-to-general-schools-3367696.html

Son of farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence says will contest next LS poll against Teni

The son of a farmer who was killed in Lakhimpur Kheri incident wants to settle scores with union minister Ajay Mishra Teni in the political field. Farmer Nachhatar Singh's elder son Jagdeep Singh said he wants to contest against Teni in the 2024 general election.



He said he has declined offers of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress to fight current assembly polls, and has instead asked them to field him in the Lok Sabha polls. Teni's son Ashish Mishra has been declared the main accused in the chargesheet filed by Special Investigation (SIT) in the incident that took place on October 3 last year. Mishra is currently in jail in connection with the matter. In the incident that shocked the nation, four farmers, including Nachhatar Singh, were crushed to death under the wheels of a convoy of cars, including the one belonging to the Minister.

Four others, including a journalist, were also killed when the convoy ran over a group of farmers demonstrating against the visit of deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya to Teni's native place for a programme. Jagdeep Singh, a resident of Namdar Purwa village, told PTI that he was offered ticket from Dhaurahara assembly segment in Lakhimpur Kheri district, but he did not accept it. ''SP and Congress insisted that I should contest from Dhaurahara seat but I told them that I would not fight a small battle. Give me a ticket for Lok Sabha elections in 2024. I will fight directly against Teni. If I have to fight, I will fight it properly,'' he said. The 31-year-old said no one in his family has a political background. ''I am not a supporter of anyone including SP, BSP, and Congress. At present we are standing with farmer leader Tejinder Singh Virk in the elections. "He is fighting our battle as well. Wherever he is fighting from, we will stand with him,'' he said.

Virk was among those injured in the violence. Recently he was seen with Akhilesh Yadav at a press conference in Lucknow. Jagdeep thanked the opposition parties and said if there was no opposition, then the Tikoniya incident would have been shown as an accident. ''If the opposition had not stood up and there was no pressure from the farmers' union, no action would have taken place in this matter,'' he said. He said Teni was not removed by the party because of Brahmin vote bank. ''Teni not being removed from the post of Union Minister of State for Home is a very big election issue. The government is not removing Teni out of fear of losing Brahmin votes. "As long as he remains in the post of Minister of State for Home, justice cannot be done to us,'' Jagdeep said. Teni is a second term BJP MP from Kheri.

Asked how big an issue the Tikoniya incident is in terms of assembly elections, Jagdeep said, ''Only time will tell, but it is certain that if people do not stand united against this incident in the elections, then the farmers will be crushed under the jeep. Those with such a mentality will be encouraged.'' Out of the four deceased farmers, Nachhatar Singh of Dhaurhara, and Lovepreet Singh, a resident of Palia, belonged to Lakhimpur Kheri district. The other two farmers hailed from neighbouring Bahraich. Sikhs of the area are angry in particular with the minister over the incident.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/son-of-farmer-killed-in-lakhimpur-violence-says-will-contest-next-ls-poll-against-teni-3367697.html

Will comply with DDMA guidelines say varsities in Delhi

With the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) giving a go-ahead to reopening of higher educational institutions, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said that the university will open in a few days and they will formulate a strategy in this regard, PTI reported. An official from Jamia Millia Islamia said that they will wait for the UGC guidelines and then they will discuss about reopening the campus in their Executive Council meeting.



The Delhi government-run Ambedkar University and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) will abide by the guidelines, officials said. "We will comply with the guidelines of the government. We have begun the preparations and started sanitizing the campus. Once we get the detailed order, we will issue guidelines for students," said an official from the Ambedkar University. GGSIPU Vice-Chancellor Dr Mahesh Verma said they will abide by the DDMA guidelines and are geared up to open campus.

DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said they will give a few days' time to their students to return to campus. "If the DDMA allows 100 per cent seating capacity, we will definitely reopen the campus. But we will give a few days time to our students, say 10 days, for returning to campus since a majority of students are from other states. We will formulate our own strategy," he said. He said if the DDMA is allowing 100 per cent capacity, it means that hostel allotment would also be done considering the situation is normal. Earlier, the university was mulling the strategy of one room one student in view of the restrictions applicable. Will the academic council meeting on February 9 see a discussion on reopening of DU? "The reopening of campus is purely an administrative decision and the academic council has nothing to do with it. But if any member will like to discuss it, we are open for discussion," he said.

Meanwhile, the Students' Federation of India (SFI) called for a protest outside the VC office on February 7 to demand immediate reopening of Delhi University campus in the light of the DDMA guidelines that were released on Friday. "Earlier, talks were held with the administration, they always stressed that the universities can't be opened up because of the guidelines of DDMA," said Abhishek Kumar, co-convenor, SFI Delhi University. With the latest DDMA guidelines, he said they hope the Delhi University will be taking concrete steps towards reopening within seven days. The university had resumed laboratory classes for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students from September 16 but the attendance had been thin. The university had suspended them once the cases started increasing in Delhi.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) decided to reopen higher education institutions and coaching centres along with schools for Classes 9-12 from February 7, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said. The deputy chief minister, who also holds the education portfolio, said institutions of higher education and coaching institutes will also be permitted to open from Monday. "However, colleges will be discouraged to hold online classes and should start offline teaching," he said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/will-comply-with-ddma-guidelines-say-varsities-in-delhi-3367699.html

Holiday in Shimla today as roads blocked after snowfall

Government offices in Shimla city will remain closed on Saturday as roads have been blocked after a recent snowfall, a senior official said here.



In an order on Friday night, Shimla District Magistrate and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chairman Aditya Negi stated, "All government offices/boards/corporations/autonomous bodies/educational institutions etc. shall remain closed on 5 February, 2022 (Saturday) within the territorial limits of the Municipal Corporation Shimia."

However, this order shall not apply to the department offices or agencies dealing with maintenance of essential emergency services and the offices dealing with preparation of Budget, he added. Issuing the order under section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, Negi stated that Shimla district has experienced heavy snowfall on February 3 and 4 which has disrupted movement of vehicles, and public transport taxis, and all major internal roads in the town and some parts of the district have been blocked because of the continuous snowfall. The district administration and all other government agencies have relentlessly put in all efforts and deployed all resources, including men and machinery, to restore the movement of vehicles and all essential services, he added.

Due to heavy snowfall, the influx of tourist vehicles in Shimla town has also increased manifold, and it has been observed that it shall take some more time for restoration of roads and services, Negi said. Therefore, taking into consideration the present situation and in view of the safety and convenience of the general public, one-day holiday on Saturday has been announced, he added.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/holiday-in-shimla-today-as-roads-blocked-after-snowfall-3367718.html

Only one CM face in Punjab: No term sharing

The Congress is expected to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the Punjab Assembly elections on Sunday. While both Charanjit Singh Channi and Navjot Singh Siddhu are in the race, the party is not likely to make a comprise and have a term sharing arrangement.



While some had suggested that both Channi and Siddhu could be the CM face and a term sharing arrangement could be put in place, NDTV while quoting sources said that the party would have only one face as CM candidate.

Congress leader Sunil Jakhar had claimed that he got maximum votes as the Chief Minister face in a survey within the state of Punjab. "I received the support of 42 MLAs (after Amarinder Singh quit as Punjab CM), present Punjab CM Channi received 2 MLAs' support, Sukhjinder Randhawa got 16 MLAs' support...and Navjot Singh Sidhu got 6 MLAs' support," claimed Sunil Jakhar. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has started discussions with party leaders and workers to pick its chief ministerial face in poll-bound Punjab, where it is seeking to retain power.

Over the past several weeks, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu have, directly or indirectly, made a case for themselves to be declared as the party's chief ministerial candidate.

The Congress is putting its weight behind Channi, who belongs to the Scheduled Caste community. SCs and STs have been a traditional vote bank of the Congress, but they drifted away from the party following the emergence of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and some other small groups.

The Congress is now seeking to consolidate the SC vote bank, which comprises almost one-third of Punjab's population, by choosing Channi to replace former chief minister Amarinder Singh.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/only-one-cm-face-in-punjab-no-term-sharing-3367694.html

'We are robbing future of India's daughters': Rahul Gandhi on Hijab row

Reacting to Hijab row in educational institutes, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the nation is robbing the future of the girl students by letting the issue come in way of their education.



"By letting students' hijab come in the way of their education, we are robbing the future of the daughters of India. Ma Saraswati gives knowledge to all. She doesn't differentiate," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

Congress leader Siddaramaiah threw his weight behind Muslim girls on their right to wear the hijab to educational institutions, and hit out at the BJP government. The Karnataka High Court on February 8 will hear the petitions filed by five girls studying in a Government Pre-university College in Udupi, questioning hijab restriction in college.

There is an ongoing row over wearing hijab by some students at a government pre-university college at Udupi.

In another incident, Muslim girl students of the Kundapur PU college, who reached the institution wearing the hijab, were stopped at the gate by the principal.

A number of Hindu students, mostly boys, came to college wearing saffron shawls, as a counter to the Muslim girls wearing hijabs.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/we-are-robbing-future-of-india-s-daughters-rahul-gandhi-on-hijab-row-3367700.html

Is Aadhaar proof of citizenship? Centre's reply

Third parties and government authorities will have no access to the link between Aadhaar and voter identity cards, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.



Responding to a written question on whether there is such a possibility and if there are protocols to approve or reject such access, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "No such link will be created." To a query on the rationale given by the government for using Aadhaar as a "legitimate means to authenticate citizenship" and whether the government has formulated a protocol to authenticate citizenship using Aadhaar, Rijiju said, "Aadhaar is not the proof of citizenship." Parliament had recently passed a bill to link the Aadhaar database with voter rolls to weed out duplicate entries.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/is-aadhaar-proof-of-citizenship-centre-s-reply-3367701.html

Punjab Polls: Azad missing as start Congress campaigner

Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Lok Sabha MP from the state Manish Tewari are not among the party's star campaigners for the February 20 assembly election in Punjab, PTI reported. The Congress released its list of 30 'star campaigners' for Punjab, which includes Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, and Rahul Gandhi.



Mr Azad and Mr Tewari are among the prominent members of the G-23 who had written to the party leadership seeking an overhaul and have been questioning the leadership. Mr Azad was received the Padma Bhushan by the government of India. However, some other members of the G-23 such as Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Singh Hooda are among the star campaigners for Punjab.

The party has also included former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, who earlier rebelled against Congress. Mr Tewari is also the lone Hindu MP from Punjab, even though another MP from Punjab Ravneet Singh Bittu has been included in the list. The list also includes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Harish Chaudhary, PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Ambika Soni, and former Speaker Meira Kumar.

Chief ministers Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel, former PCC chiefs Sunil Jakhar, Partap Singh Bajwa, Ajay Maken, and Randeep Surjewala are among the star campaigners. Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja, Rajeev Shukla, Ranjeet Ranjan, Netta D'Souza, BV Srinivas, Imran Pratapgarhi, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Amrita Dhawan, Raminder Awla, and Tajender Singh Bittoo have also been named in the list of 30 star campaigners for Punjab.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/punjab-polls-azad-missing-as-start-congress-campaigner-3367705.html

RSS defamation case: 'Trial against Rahul Gandhi to be held daily from today

A court in Thane district of Maharashtra will start trial in the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on a day-to-day basis from today.



Citing a recent order of the Supreme Court, in which it called for speedy disposal of cases involving elected representatives, the held that the case against Gandhi fell under the same category and hence needs to be taken up on priority, fast-tracked and heard on a day-to-day basis.

The magistrate sought to know if counsels from both the sides - advocates Prabodh Jaywant for the complainant and advocate Narayan Iyer for Rahul Gandhi, were prepared for the day-to-day hearing. Rajesh Kunte, a local worker of the RSS, had in 2014 filed the case against Rahul Gandhi after watching his speech in Thane's Bhiwandi township, where the Congress leader alleged that the Sangh was behind the killing of Mahatma Gandhi.

Kunte had claimed in his case that this statement slandered the reputation of the RSS. In 2018, a court Thane had framed charges against Gandhi in the case, but he had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/rss-defamation-case-trial-against-rahul-gandhi-to-be-held-daily-from-today-3367707.html

UP polls phase I: 15 illiterate candidates, 125 educated till Class 8

Among the candidates in fray for the first phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, 125 are educated up till Class 8, while 15 have declared themselves to be "illiterate", according to polls reform advocacy group ADR. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) also noted that there are more than 70 candidates in the fray who are aged above 60 years.



The ADR said it has analysed self-sworn affidavits of 615 candidates across political parties and independent nominees from the 58 assembly seats in 11 districts of UP where elections are scheduled on February 10.

According to their data, 15 candidates are 'illiterate', 38 'literate', 10 have passed Class 5, 62 have passed Class 8, 65 have cleared Class 10, and 102 have cleared Class 12. There are 100 'graduate' candidates, 78 'graduate professionals', 108 'post graduate', 18 'doctorate', and seven 'diploma' holders, while 12 have not presented their education details, the ADR noted. It said 239 (39 per cent) candidates have declared their educational qualifications to be between Class 5 and 12, while 304 (49 per cent) have declared having an educational qualification of graduate or above.

In terms of age, 214 (35 per cent) candidates have declared their age to be between 25 and 40 years, and 328 (53 per cent) have declared it between 41 to 60 years. There are 73 (12 per cent) candidates who have declared their age to be between 61 to 80 years, it noted. The 58 assembly constituencies going to polls during the first phase are in the districts of Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Shamli. Election results will be declared on March 10.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/up-polls-phase-i-15-illiterate-candidates-125-educated-till-class-8-3367713.html

PM calls J&K LG to inquire about situation in J&K after earthquake hits Afghan-Tajik border

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, to inquire about the situation in the Union territory due to the earthquake, soures told OneIndia. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred 45km southwest of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan.



Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said that eyewitnesses reported jolts in Pakistan at 9:18am local time. It was based on automatic crowdsourced detection, and was not seismically verified. Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Noida, and other areas after an earthquake was reported with its epicenter at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. The National Center of Seismology confirmed an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region. The quake occurred at 9.45am IST at the depth of 181km.

No loss of life or damage to property has been reported yet by officials. However, J&K residents have reported damage to the spire of the shrine at Charar-e-Sharif. An official statement on the matter is awaited.

Earlier today, the National Center for Seismology tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 05-02-2022, 03:15:59 IST, Lat: 31.14 and Long: 78.06, Depth: 10 Km , Location: 58km NW of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India."

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pm-calls-j-k-lg-to-inquire-about-situation-in-jk-after-earthquake-hits-afghan-tajik-border-3367711.html

Stalin chairs all-party meet on NEET; BJP skips

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin chaired an all-party meeting after Governor RN Ravi returned the bill seeking exemption to the state from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

"I met Gov over NEET exam issue. I called all-party meet earlier and a resolution was passed for exemption. I appealed to PM in virtual meeting when he opened 11 new medical colleges. Now Gov, after keeping our Bill on his desk for 143 days, sent it back," Stalin said at the all-party meet.



"It is the demand of 8 crore people to give exemption from NEET exam, passed unanimously in the state Assembly. I ask you all - representatives of political parties- to give your valuable feedback in today's all-party meeting," he added. BJP and AIADMK boycotted the all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. While thanking the Chief Minister for the invite, the BJP president said his party is willing to extend its full cooperation to all endeavours aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of the people but never to issues that deceived the people.

"Tomorrow's meeting is an eyewash. The BJP has decided not to attend it," Annamalai said while pointing out that several educationists including former vice chancellors had favoured NEET. Returning the bill to the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker on February 1, for its reconsideration, the Governor cited a 2020 case and said that the Supreme Court had comprehensively examined the issue from social justice perspective and upheld NEET as it prevents economic exploitation of poor students and is in furtherance of social justice.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/stalin-chairs-all-party-meet-on-neet-bjp-skips-3367715.html

ED arrests Punjab CM Channi's nephew on charges of money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Bhupinder Singh alias Honey, nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal sand mining in the border state, officials said on Friday.



They said Honey was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) late Thursday night after several hours of questioning at the agency's office in Jalandhar. Sources claimed he was evasive in his replies and was hence taken into custody.

The ED will produce him before a special PMLA court in Mohali on Friday seeking his remand. Honey is the son of Channi's sister-in-law. On January 18, the agency had raided his premises and claimed to have seized about Rs 8 crore cash and "incriminating" documents. Property belonging to a few others were also raided. The development comes days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to announce the party's chief ministerial candidate in the poll-bound state. Gandhi is expected to make this announcement during his virtual rally in Ludhiana on Sunday and Channi is stated to be the front runner. Punjab will go to polls on February 20.

After the raids last months, ED sources had claimed that the agency had recovered over Rs 10 crore in cash and several documents, of which Rs 8 crore and most of the papers were seized from premises linked to Honey alone. About Rs 2 crore cash was seized from the premises linked to a person identified as Sandeep Kumar.

The ED had then issued a statement saying those covered in the raids included Kudratdeep Singh, Pinjore Royalty company and its partners/shareholders, Kanwarmahip Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sunil Kumar Joshi, Jagveer Inder Singh, Randeep Singh, Providers Overseas Consultants Pvt Ltd and its other directors, shareholders, including Honey and Sandeep Kumar, at Mohali, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Pathankot.

Channi had told reporters that as relatives of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were raided during the Assembly polls in that state, the "same pattern" was being followed by the ED in Punjab to "pressure" him, his ministers and the Congress party members. The ED filed a criminal case under PMLA last November.

The case is based on a 2018 FIR at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar police station that pressed charges under the Indian Penal Code and Mines and Minerals (Regulation of Development) Act, 1957. In this police FIR, the ED said, it was mentioned that a team of officials from the mining department, civil administration and police made a "surprise check" at the Malikpur mining site on March 7, 2018, on the basis of a complaint received at Rahon, SBS Nagar police station, regarding illegal sand mining. Subsequently, the mining operation at Malikpur was stopped. Illegal mining activities were also carried out at Burjtahl Das, Barsal, Lalewal, Mandala and Khosa, the ED said quoting the police FIR.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ed-arrests-punjab-cm-channi-s-nephew-on-charges-of-money-laundering-3367158.html

Accused who fired at Owaisi's car say they were hurt by anti-Hindu remarks

The two persons who fired at AIMM leader, Asaduddin Owaisi's convoy in Meerut have told the police that they were hurt by his anti-Hindu comments. The administration has formed five teams to probe into the matter and an illegal 9mm pistol has been recovered from one of the accused. Telangana Minister, KTR termed the attack as outrageous. "Glad you are safe Asad bhai. Outrageous & utterly reprehensible; Strongly condemn this act of cowardice," KTR said in a tweet.



"I had a roadshow in Meerut and Kithau. When I was returning, bullets were fired at my car. somehow my car managed to escape. I have seen two people. One was wearing a red hoodie while the another was wearing a white jacket. The tyre of my car punctured and after 2-3 km, I changed the car. I talked to the additional SP who said one is arrested and arms were recovered. There are three bullets marks on my car.

The SP said the forensic team will investigate," Owaisi said following the incident. "It is the responsibility of the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government as well as central government to look into the matter. I will also meet the Lok Sabha Speaker on this matter. Attack on a sitting MP is a very serious matter. I believe it is a well-planned attempt to hurt me. The incident took place near the toll plaza, which means the attackers were already doing recce. It is not the first time that there is an attack on me. The Election Commission should take notice of it since I was campaigning for the polls," he also said.

"All AIMIM units across the country will be registering a peaceful protest on Friday and will be submitting memorandum to respective DMs/Commissioners seeking thorough investigation into attacks on Asad Owaisi. Also seeking highest security at his public meetings in UP," AIMM leader Imtiaz Jaleel said in a tweet.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/accused-who-fired-at-owaisi-s-car-say-they-were-hurt-by-anti-hindu-remarks-3367163.html

Galwan clash: 38 PLA men lost their lives while in retreat

The Chinese troops were in retreat after the clash with the Indian soldiers at the Galwan Valley. The Chinese soldiers panicked and at least 38 of them drowned, a report by an Australian newspaper claimed. China had claimed that only 4 of its soldiers lost their lives in the incident, but the report by Klaxon said the PLA had lost 42 of its men.



In the incident at Galwan Valley China's losses were higher when compared to India as many soldiers had drowned while crossing a river in the Valley, Anthony Klan of The Klaxon said.

The Klaxon cited findings by unnamed researchers and mainland Chinese bloggers in the report and said they have declined to be named on security grounds, but their findings appear to "shed significant light on the saga". "Claims of substantial Chinese casualties are not new, however evidence provided by a group of social media researchers, which The Klaxon has independently built on, appears to support claims that China's casualties extended well beyond the four soldiers named by Beijing," it said, according to news agency PTI. The report said it also showed the extreme lengths Beijing has gone to silence discussion about the battle.

"China's losses in the high-altitude 2020 Galwan Valley border clash with India -- the deadliest confrontation between the two giants in over four decades -- were much higher than reported with many soldiers drowning while crossing a fast-flowing, sub-zero river in darkness, new research claims," the report said. The eastern Ladakh border row escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15, 2020. Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in the clashes that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

In February last year, China officially acknowledged that five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in the clashes with the Indian Army though it is widely believed that the death toll was higher. The Klaxon cited a report into the matter titled "Galwan Decoded" that it said has been prepared by a group of social media researchers.

"The researchers have declined to be named on security grounds, but their findings appear to shed significant light on the saga," it said. The Klaxon said the report cited a year-long investigation involving discussions with mainland Chinese bloggers, information obtained from mainland-based Chinese citizens and media reports that have since been deleted by Chinese authorities. "A lot of facts about what really happened, what led to the skirmish, have been hidden by Beijing," it quoted from the report.

The border standoff in eastern Ladakh erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in Gogra as well as in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake last year. Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control in the sensitive sector.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/galwan-clash-38-pla-men-lost-their-lives-while-in-retreat-3367167.html

The fringe pro-Khalistan group from Canada that threatens India's security

The anti-India sentiment from Canada is a well known fact. Pro-Khalistan groups such as the Sikhs for Justice have been trying to rake up sentiments and revive the Khalistan movement in Punjab.

Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan told the Rajya Sabha that only a small fringe group of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada is spreading anti-India feelings and the government remained closely engaged with that country over the issue.



Both governments have recognised the fundamental principle of respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India and Canada as the basis of bilateral ties. The vast majority of people of Indian origin in Canada share a warm emotional bond with India and have worked for the betterment of relations between India and Canada, he also said according to news agency PTI. "There is a small fringe group of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada who spread anti-India feelings through their extremist statements and activities," he said. "The government of India remains closely engaged with the Government of Canada to address our concerns relating to anti-India activities by the extremist elements," he said.

The biggest concern for the Indian security agencies of late has been the Sikhs for Justice. This proscribed outfit has a strong presence online and has been able to radicalise several persons to fight against the government of India. In November a team of the National Investigation Agency reached Canada on to probe the funding routes for pro-Khalistan groups which have been instrumental in creating unrest in India. The NIA team also discussed with Canadian authorities the findings of the probe against terror groups such as the Babbar Khalsa International, Khalistan Zindabad Force, Sikhs for Justice and Khalistan Tiger Force. Last year the NIA widened the ambit of its probe in connection with the Sikhs for Justice (SJF). Sources tell OneIndia that there have been a lot of funds that have been channelised in the past couple of months. Over USD 1 lakh has been collected in the name of the farmer protests, the official cited above said.

The source further added that the agencies are looking into the source of funding. While there is no harm in collecting funds in the name of the protests, the NIA is looking to find if money is being collected in the name of the protests, but is being diverted to fund separatist activities of the SJF. The probe was ordered after the SJF, a proscribed organisation arranged protests in front of Indian missions abroad.

After the financial trail was found the ambit of the probe was widened. The probe was handed over the NIA after the foreign nations where the protests were organised did not take action. The NIA after a recent amendment has foreign jurisdiction and hence was handed over the probe. Investigations have found that funds have been coming in from Canada, US and UK. The official cited above said that this money is being collected by the SJF in the name of the protests. However not all is going towards the protests. A good part of it is being diverted towards subversive and propaganda activities of the SJF.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/the-fringe-pro-khalistan-group-from-canada-that-threatens-india-s-security-3367190.html

Delhi to lift night curfew, reopen schools? DDMA meet today on easing curbs

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is likely to deliberate on lifting night curfew and reopening of schools during its meeting on February 4 in view of the decline in Covid cases here, official sources said on Thursday.



The number of daily cases in Delhi has been on the decline after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13. The city had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 per cent on January 14, the highest during the ongoing wave of the pandemic.

It took just 10 days for daily cases to drop below the 10,000-mark. The DDMA, in its meeting on Friday, is likely to discuss lifting of the night curfew, along with other relaxations, including reopening of schools, gyms and spas, sources said. The DDMA is also likely to review the city government's order which makes it compulsory to wear a mask while driving alone, after the Delhi High Court termed it as "absurd" and asked why the decision was still prevailing.

In the last DDMA meeting, the Delhi government had recommended reopening of schools, saying it was necessary to prevent further damage to the social and economic well-being of children as the COVID-19 situation in the capital had improved. Asserting that online education can never replace classroom studies, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had said the government had closed schools when it was not safe for children, but "excessive caution" was harming them. A delegation of parents led by Chandrakant Lahariya, an epidemiologist and public policy specialist, had earlier met Sisodia and submitted a memorandum signed by over 1,600 parents demanding that schools be reopened.

Schools in the city were briefly reopened before being closed again on December 28 last year in view of the third wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/delhi-to-lift-night-curfew-reopen-schools-ddma-meet-today-on-easing-curbs-3367169.html

MP: 28-year-old runaway bride who took eight grooms for a ride arrested

A 28-year-old woman who allegedly married men and then ran away with jewelry and cash has been arrested along with three others, police said here on Thursday. Urmila Ahirwar alias Renu Rajput is suspected to have cheated at least eight men in this way.



The other three arrested accused were identified as Archana Burman alias Archana Rajput (40), Bhagchand Kori (22) and Amar Singh (50). Their latest victim was Dashrath Patel (41), a resident of neighbouring Seoni district, said inspector S S Baghel, the in-charge of Omti police station.

After she was arrested, Ahirwar confessed to have cheated seven other men in the past, inspector Baghel said. She would marry a man and flee with jewelry and cash after a few days, he said. She had thus cheated men in Jaipur, Kota and Dholpur in Rajasthan and Damoh and Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, the police official added. Dashrath Patel's marriage with Ahirwar was fixed through Archana who posed as her relative.

Patel gave jewelry, clothes and cash to Amar Singh, who also pretended to be among her relatives, during the wedding. As per Patel's complaint, after the marriage ceremony in Jabalpur on Tuesday, the couple left for his village in a car. Ahirwar allegedly got down at one point, saying she was feeling unwell. Kori arrived at the spot on a motorbike, and she fled with him, allegedly carrying cash and jewelry which Patel had given to her. Further probe is on.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mp-28-year-old-runaway-bride-who-took-eight-grooms-for-a-ride-arrested-3367174.html

Weather update: Delhi shivers as Temperature dips further; AQI in 'very poor' zone

The National Capital Delhi is likely to have generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle. The temperature will vary between nine and 17 degree Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a western disturbance has brought the temperature down with winds sweeping Delhi at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.



The weather department further said that the weather activity will start receding tomorrow onwards and complete exit on Feb 5 and later. However, mercury level is going to dive again with the minimum returning to single-digit and hovering between 7-9°C between Feb 5 and 10th. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi continued to remain in 'very poor' category with an overall AQI (Air Quality Index) at 316. Mumbai will have mainly clear sky. The minimum temperature was 14 degree Celsius while the maximum is expected to be around 25 degrees.

Chennai had fog/mist in the morning and will have partly cloudy sky later. The temperature will vary between 21 and 31 degree Celsius. Kolkata will have generally cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers. The city observed minimum temperature of 17 degree Celsius and a maximum of around 24 degrees. Bengaluru is likely to witness mist. Temperature will hover between 18 and 29 degree Celsius.

Hyderabad had fog in the morning and will have mainly clear sky later. Temperature will hover between 18 and 32 degree Celsius.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/weather-update-delhi-shivers-as-temperature-dips-further-aqi-in-very-poor-zone-3367175.html

NEET PG Exam 2022 postponed: To be held after 6-8 weeks

The NEET PG 2022 exam has been postponed. The decision was taken by the Union Health Ministry.



Although a fresh date has not been issued, the ministry has postponed the NEET PG exams by 6 to 8 weeks. The exam was scheduled to be held on March 12.

Meanwhile the Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea seeking deferment of the NEET PG exam 2022. The hearing is likely to come up on Monday, February 7. The plea seeks a postponement of the exam scheduled to be held on March 12. The plea was filed by six MMBS graduates seeking a direction to the National Board of Examination to defer the exam. The plea said that the exams should be held after the completion of the mandatory internship period set forth in the regulations.

One of the regulations said that 30 beds of a hospital have to be assigned to one unit of students pursing the PG course and not two students of two academic sessions will have to be accommodated in the same facility.

Moreover several MBBS graduates whose internship got halted due to their duty as they were handling the COVID-19 pandemic would be rendered ineligible to appear in the NEET PG exam due to the lack of mandatory internship duty. This is not their fault the petitioners have said. "The petitioners (with 1500 candidates) have mentioned that they were in Covid duties in the year 2021 and therefore their internship was postponed. They have submitted that they are victims of circumstances and that they were not informed at any time that serving in Covid duties would tantamount to a situation where they will not be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG," the plea said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/neet-pg-exam-2022-postponed-to-be-held-after-6-8-weeks-3367184.html

Google Drive To Give Limited Space For WhatsApp Backup; Here's How Much You'll Get

WhatsApp backups on Google Drive may no longer have unlimited storage capacity in the future as some web references hint that a restriction for backups for Android devices is in the works. iCloud storage space for WhatsApp backups is already limited for iPhone users. On the other hand, Android users have had unlimited storage on Google Drive for their conversation backups up to this point. WhatsApp may make improvements to help Android users manage the size of their backups.



WABetaInfo has discovered the functionality in development. Multiple strings referencing modifications to Google Drive and storage assigned to WhatsApp chat backups may be seen in an image. With terms like "Backup limit is" and "Google Drive backup changing," the strings explicitly imply a variable. Along with the strings, additional user alerts about the development are displayed, such as "Google Drive approaching full" and "Google Drive limit surpassed."

In October of last year, a related feature was teased. The feature would allow users to choose which types of messages and data they want to save to their Google Drive. Given that Google now provides unlimited storage for WhatsApp backups, such a feature instantly aroused concerns about a future storage limit.

As of yet, there's no word on a paid storage plan or how much storage Google will dedicate to the chat backup. When it comes to iPhones, Apple takes advantage of the complimentary 5GB of iCloud storage for WhatsApp backups. When that limit is reached, customers can upgrade to normal iCloud+ storage to add more WhatsApp files and other phone data. When the feature is implemented, WhatsApp will be the first app to lose access to limitless Google Drive storage.

Similar unlimited storage functionality for Google Photos was previously discontinued by Google. The adjustment was implemented in June of last year. Images and movies on Google Photos now count toward your 15GB of free Google Drive storage, after years of limitless backup support.   If Google follows suit, WhatsApp backups on Android phones may soon be counted against the free 15GB of storage that Google offers to all Google Drive users. Users would have to purchase Google One plans starting at Rs 130 per month for an extra 100GB after this limit is reached.

This is just another indicator that Google is drifting toward a similar stance for WhatsApp reinforcements. So very much like iPhone clients, people using WhatsApp on Android should be prepared to redirect chat reinforcements in the near future.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/apps/news/google-drive-to-give-limited-space-for-whatsapp-backup-here-s-how-much-you-ll-get-078980.html

Logitech's Gaming Arm Unveils Two New Mechanical Keyboards; Price And Features To Check Out

Logitech has launched the G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the G413 TKL (Tenkeyless) SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboards. These new keyboards are designed for precision and performance, with gaming-grade mechanical switches and very durable PBT keycaps that are resistant to wear, fade, and shine. These two new premium keyboards in Logitech's line-up provides perpetual actuation.



The cases are made of black-brushed aluminum magnesium alloy with a modest Logitech G logo on the top right. The keys are composed of PBT, a more durable and abrasion-resistant material than the commonly used ABS. The keyboard has anti-ghosting and 6-key rollover. The G413 SE variant sports a traditional white key illumination, is a wired model with a USB 2.0 interface, and a 1.8 m cable. The G413 SE and G413 TKL SE keyboards appear to be versatile enough to handle both gaming and intensive typing for office duties.

Tactile Mechanical Switches in the Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboards "provide perceptible actuation for gamers who like direct feedback," according to Logitech G. The keyboards also have heat- and wear-resistant PBT keycaps that will last a long time. The Logitech G413 SE is 780 grams and is 435 x 127 x 36.3 mm. In comparison, the Logitech G413 TKL SE measures 355 x 127 x 36.3 mm and weighs 650 grams. Both keyboards are connected via a USB 2.0 port. The keyboards are compatible with Mac OS X 10.14 and Windows 10 versions.

Logitech declares the launch of both the G413 SE and G413 TKL wired mechanical keyboards in February 2022, and the company expects a positive response due to their functionality and price. The G413 SE is a full-size keyboard, whereas the G413 TKL is a tenkeyless variation that lacks the number keys, making it more compact and affordable. The G413 TKL will set you back $69.99 (about Rs. 5000), while the G413 SE will set you back $79.99. (approx. Rs. 6000).

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/gaming/news/logitech-s-gaming-arm-unveils-two-new-mechanical-keyboards-price-and-features-to-check-out-078985.html

Apple AR Headset Confirmed With iOS 15.4; New Device In Offing?

Apple's aspirations for an augmented reality/virtual reality headset are expected to arrive this year. Following a flurry of rumors and leaks, Apple has finally confirmed that its AR/VR headset will be released in the near future, if not sooner.



Internal elements in the latest beta version of the iPhone software will support augmented and virtual realities. It also reveals that Apple is working on bringing web app push alerts to iOS.

Developer Maximiliano Firtman has noticed two significant modifications in the iOS 15.4 beta software. One is a combination of "Built-in Web Notifications" and "Push API" toggles, while the other is Apple's inclusion of the WebXR API in the software. The first will be used on websites for augmented and virtual reality, but this feature is blocked because Apple's iOS does not currently support AR/VR headsets. However, it does show that Apple is working on a headset and that it might be released soon.

Apple has decided to block this feature in the future iOS versions, and no third-party headset will be able to use it to set up the iPhone's technology.

The second function is something that Apple should have included a long time ago. Push notifications for web apps, which were previously only available on Android PWA (progressive web apps), have now arrived on the iPhone. While Safari on macOS has always supported website alerts when they are running in the background, iOS has never had such a capability. However, iOS 15.4 suggests that Apple is working on it.

According to 9to5Mac, the two toggles within the WebKit Experimental features of Safari are currently unavailable. In any instance, there's a good chance that online apps will be updated shortly.   Developers will no longer have to do any extra effort when it comes to assigning web app icons to iOS devices. Because the Web App Manifest for iOS does not permit the declaration of icons, developers have had to add particular codes to give their web app an app icon for the past four years. With the next iPhone update, Apple will add support for universal custom icons.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/apple-ar-headset-confirmed-with-ios-15-4-new-device-in-offing-078989.html

Oppo To Launch Next Foldable Phone In Q3 This Year; Threat To Galaxy Z Flip 3?

Oppo is rumored to be working on a new foldable smartphone. Though, this time, the BBK-backed firm plans to release a clamshell flip phone to compete with the Galaxy Z Flip 3.   According to 91Mobiles, Oppo is planning to release a flip phone in the Find N series shortly. This phone, is yet to be named, will include a clamshell foldable mechanism similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Moto Razr. Not only will Oppo improve the look, but it will also lower the price, making this flip phone more accessible to the general public.



It may even be less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. A cheaper pricing is similar to what Samsung has done, and it makes sense because the display real estate is far less than that of foldable phones with large displays. Late last year, Oppo released the Find N, the company's first folding phone.

Although it arrived later than several other foldables, the Find N claimed to address the most common faults with foldables, such as the crease in the middle and a lack of durability.   Oppo, on the other hand, chose an older design. Over two years ago, Samsung unveiled the design with its first Galaxy Fold.

Therefore, Oppo may be aiming to release another foldable phone with a design similar to Samsung's and Motorola's foldables, but distinct from the Find N.

According to the source, the Find N flip phone might appear in Q3 2022, or before September 30, which is also when Apple launches its flagship iPhone models.

According to the source, Oppo is reportedly working on a second foldable device. This foldable phone will succeed the Find N, which was released last year. At this time, the report does not mention the specifications or design of this foldable device, so people need to wait for additional information. It's already too early, because the Find N is only two months old, and Oppo wouldn't want to undermine it by releasing a new foldable with superior features. Even with the impending clamshell foldable phone, Samsung may try to undercut the Galaxy Z Flip 3's price. It is not certain if the phone will be available outside of China, given that the Find N was solely available in China.

Aside from Oppo, Google also appears to be moving forward with its foldable phone. Though it was previously believed that Google had abandoned plans to develop a foldable phone, new sources suggest that the device is still in the works and could be termed as the Pixel Notepad. According to a recent rumor, this phone could be cheaper than the competition, and if that is the case, it will only assist to accelerate the adoption of large-screen phones.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-to-launch-next-foldable-phone-in-q3-this-year-threat-to-galaxy-z-flip-3-079008.html

Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) Launched In India; 11th Gen Intel Core Processor, 512GB SSD, And More

Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) has been launched in India. The latest laptop from the Taiwanese PC manufacturer features a 360-degree hinge design and a touch-enabled anti-glare HDR OLED display.



The ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) also features the Intel Core i7 CPU with up to 11th-generation support and up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Last year, Asus released the ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED in the United States and other markets.

The 360-degree flippable hinge of the ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) allows it to be used in a variety of ways, including tent and tablet modes. The Pantone-certified 13.3-inch Full-HD HDR OLED anti-glare display has a DCI-P3 color gamut of 100 percent, a 1 Million:1 contrast ratio, and pen input. It's also VESA Display HDRTM True Black certified, implying deep blacks and a wider dynamic range.

The latest ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) notebook PC features an Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, Thunderbolt 4, 16GB inbuilt RAM, and up to 48GB of expandable memory. It can also accommodate up to two ultra-fast SSDs, providing for twin 2TB storage and lightning-fast data reads and writes. RAID technology is also supported by these drives, which can improve data reliability and performance.

The new ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) has a 66Wh battery that can last up to 12 hours. It also features fast-charge technology, which allows the battery can be charged up to 60% faster in as little as 39 minutes. The laptop includes a two-way AI-powered noise-cancelling system that blends strong machine-learning algorithms with array microphones. Even in low-light situations, the 3DNR camera reduces noise by up to 23% and improves image clarity.

ASUS NumberPad 2.0 is an LED-illuminated numeric keypad that is great for number crunching on the laptop. To use NumberPad 2.0, first press the symbol on the top right of the touchpad, then press the icon on the left to choose between two brightness settings. You may even control the mouse cursor with it.

It contains robust security features like an inbuilt fingerprint sensor, a physical camera shield, and a TPM 2.0 chip to keep hackers away from private data. There's even a Kensington lock slot built-in, making locking the device quick and easy.

With an 11th-generation Intel Core-i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, the Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) starts at Rs. 1,39,000 and goes up from there. Only Star Black color will be available for the B5 Flip OLED thin and light business notebook. The laptop will be available for purchase through Asus Authorised Commercial PC Partners across the country starting Wednesday (February 2), according to the Taiwanese manufacturer.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/laptop/news/asus-expertbook-b5-flip-oled-b5302-launched-in-india-11th-gen-intel-core-processor-512gb-ssd-079025.html

Facebook Witnesses Daily Active Users Dip For First Time; Here's The Reason

Meta Platforms Inc, which owns Facebook, saw its stock drop more than 20% late Wednesday after the social network firm issued a weaker-than-expected projection, accusing Apple's privacy reforms and greater competition for consumers from rivals such as TikTok.



Apple Inc.'s privacy modifications to its operating system have made it more difficult for marketers to target and measure their ads on Facebook and Instagram. For the first time, Facebook's global daily active users fell from 1.930 billion to 1.929 billion in the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Facebook recorded 2.91 billion monthly active users, unchanged from the previous quarter. Due to increased competition for users' time and a shift in engagement toward features like its short video offering Reels, which generate less revenue, the 18-year-old tech giant, which also faces pressure from platforms like TikTok and Google's YouTube, said it expects revenue growth to slow in the coming quarter.

Meta, which owns the world's second-largest digital ad platform behind Google, has previously warned that the fourth quarter would bring "substantial volatility" to its advertising business. On a conference call with analysts, Meta's chief financial officer, Dave Wehner, said the impact of Apple's privacy measures may be "on the range of $10 billion" in 2022. Apple has made modifications to its operating software that allow users to opt out of apps tracking their online activity for advertising purposes, making it more difficult for advertisers that rely on data to develop new goods and understand their market.

Zuckerberg earlier stated that the company's investment in this area will cut operating profit by $10 billion in 2021 and that it would not be profitable "any time soon." In 2021, Reality Labs generated $2.3 billion in revenue. The business has kept the sales figures for its virtual reality Quest headgear under wraps.   The business announced on Wednesday that its stock symbol would change to "META" this year, the latest step in its rebranding to focus on the metaverse, a futuristic concept of virtual spaces where users can work, connect and play.

The IT behemoth, which changed its name in October to reflect its metaverse ambitions, believes the metaverse will be the mobile internet's successor. "Investors looking at Meta are starting to realize that buying their stock isn't just an investment in their ad platform," Flynn Zaiger, CEO of social media consultancy Online Optimism

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/social-media/news/facebook-witnesses-daily-active-users-dip-for-first-time-here-s-the-reason-079030.html

Tecno Pova 5G India Launch Set For Next Week; Coming Under Rs. 20,000

Tecno is gearing up to launch its first-ever 5G phone Tecno Pova 5G in India. The smartphone was originally launched last year in the international market. Now, it is all set to debut in the country and the brand has already started teasing its arrival. The exact launch date has not been announced yet. However, the brand has confirmed that the Tecno Pova 5G will go official next week in India.



As of now, Tecno did not reveal any features of the Tecno Pova 5G. We expect it will ship with identical features in the country as the international model. This means the smartphone will have a 6.95-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2460 pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate support. The Tecno Pova 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC which is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage that will also support additional storage expansion using a dedicated microSD card slot.

In terms of optics, the handset will include a 50MP triple rear camera system and the 50MP main lens will be assisted by, a 2MP secondary sensor, and another AI lens. Upfront, the phone will sport a 16MP camera sensor for selfies and videos which will be paired with a dual-LED flash. On the software front, it will run Android 11-based HiOS 8.0 and pack a 6,000 mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging.

The physical fingerprint sensor will be embedded with the power button on the side. For connectivity, the Tecno Pova 5G will include Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging. Tecno Pova 5G Expected Price In India Earlier, the CEO of Transsion India, Arijeet Talapatra confirmed the brand will bring the first 5G-enabled phone between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 20,000 in the country. In this range, the upcoming Tecno Pova 5G is expected to compete with the upcoming Infinix Zero 5G.



It is going to be the first-ever 5G phone from Infinix and is tipped to launch on Feb 8 in India. The Infinix phone is also said to run the same MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and to support a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the Infinix phone is expected to feature an AMOLED panel and 33W charging tech, while the Tecno device will come with 18W charging support

Besides, Tecno is expected to launch Camon 19 series smartphones later this year. The lineup could include the Tecno Camon 19, Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G, and the Camon 19 Neo. The brand has already confirmed that it will also be bringing the new TWS earbuds, speakers, and smartwatch this year. The speakers were said to go official in January; however, it seems it might launch along with the smartphone. However, we'll have to wait for the official confirmation. The speaker is said to come under Rs. 5,000 in the country. Additionally, Tecno's smartwatch is tipped to be launched in Q2 under Rs. 5,000.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-pova-5g-india-launch-set-for-next-week-coming-under-rs-20-000-079031.html

Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max Explained

Oppo is all set to launch the Reno 7 Pro, an upper mid-range 5G smartphone, powered by the all-new Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max SoC on February 4. The company has now officially confirmed that the new custom chipset will power the Oppo Reno 7 Pro and is said to come with enhanced features.



Do note that the regular Reno 7 is powered by the regular Mediatek Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is seen on plenty of smartphones. However, the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max is a toned-up version of the regular Dimensity 1200 SoC, and here are the details regarding the same.

Oppo has confirmed that the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max has one of the fastest mobile CPUs to date. The company also confirmed that the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max has a top CPU clock speed of 3GHz which uses Arm Cortex-A78 microarchitecture. Do note that the regular Dimensity 1200 SoC also has a max clock speed of up to 3GHz. The remaining CPU cores maintain a clock speed of 2GHz and are based on ARM Cortex-A55 architecture on all iterations of the Dimensity 1200.

The higher clock speed on the Dimensity 1200 Max should give an edge over the regular Dimensity 1200 SoC especially when it comes to gaming and single-threaded tasks. The Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max is also said to offer max download and upload speeds of 7000Mbps and 5100Mbps over a 5G network. Oppo also confirms that the Dimensity 1200 Max has AI Deblur technology, which is said to improve portrait mode, and it also offers AI-PQ (picture quality) feature.

As of now, there are two variants of the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 SoC -- The Mediatek Dimensity 1200, which is used on smartphones like the Realme X7 Max 5G. The Mediatek Dimensity 1200 AI, used on the Oneplus Nord 2, and lastly the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max, which will be powering the upcoming Oppo Reno 7 Pro.   The variations between the different iterations of the Dimensity 1200 seem to arrive from the AI capabilities and the clock speed. It is really interesting to see if the Dimensity 1200 Max has any performance benefits over the regular iteration of the Dimensity 1200 SoC.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/mediatek-dimensity-1200-max-explained-another-custom-chip-from-mediatek-078971.html

Infinix Zero 5G India Launch Date Tipped; Expected Features, Price, And Availability

Infinix is all set to debut its first-ever 5G-enabled device Zero 5G soon in India. The brand has already started teasing the arrival of the smartphone. However, Infinix is yet to confirm the exact launch date. Recently, renders of the smartphone were leaked online showing its design. Now, the latest development has brought the launch date and a few key specs of the upcoming Zero 5G to light. Let's dive into details.



According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Infinix Zero 5G will be announced on February 8 in India. If this appears to be true, we expect the brand will soon share the official launch date. He further confirms the smartphone will come with 13 5G bands support. The device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage option.

Starting with the design, the Infinix Zero 5G is tipped to feature a bezel-less display with a punch-hole cutout to house the front-facing camera sensor. There will be a triple camera setup along with an LED flash at the rear panel. The volume rockers will be on the left edge, while the power button will be placed on the right edge and it will be embedded with the physical fingerprint sensor.

In terms of features, the phone is expected to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor is likely to be paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage which will also support additional storage expansion via a microSD slot. Further, we expect there will be other storage variants as well.



For imaging, the device will include a 48MP main lens which is expected to be accompanied by an ultra-wide lens and telephoto sensor. Other features of the Infinix Zero 5G could include a 16MP selfie camera, a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 33W charging tech, an audio jack, Type-C port for charging.

The exact pricing of the Infinix Zero 5G is still unknown. However, Infinix's CEO Anish Kapoor confirmed its first 5G-enabled phone will come between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000. Moreover, the phone is expected to come in two color options and go on sale via Flipkart.

The upcoming 5G phone from Infinix is also believed to compete with other mid-range 5G devices like the Realme 8s 5G, Redmi Note 11T 5G, Moto G71 5G, and so on. Previously, Infinix had confirmed it will launch approximately seven smartphones in the first half of 2022. The company will also launch a 55-inch screen-size smart TV and another laptop at the same time which will be aggressively priced. However, the brand did not reveal the name of the laptop. We expect it might be the Infinix INBook X2 which was recently announced in the international market. The laptop comes in three models, featuring the Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/infinix-zero-5g-india-launch-date-tipped-expected-features-price-and-availability-078981.html

Tecno Launches Spark 8C With 6.6-Inch Display, Android 11 Go Edition; Everything You Need To Know

Tecno, the Chinese cell phone producer has come up with another smartphone called the Tecno Spark 8C. The recently launched device is the furthest down the line expansion to the Tecno Spark 8 series. The brand is known for its cell phone choices in the reasonable classification. Tecno Spark 8C accompanies some feature highlights, for example, TS sound system sound, a waterdrop-style show score, and NFC support.



It is the brand's fifth phone under the Spark 8 series. It had first declared the Spark 8 in September 2021, trailed by the Spark 8P, 8 Pro, and the Spark 8T.

The Tecno Spark 8C has been mentioned on the company's regional websites, indicating that it will be released with a 6.6-inch HD+ (7201 x 612 pixels) Dot Notch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 11 Go with HiOS layered on top. The device's processor is not listed on the websites, although estimations imply that it is most likely the octa-core Unisoc T606 chipset. The smartphone appears to be available in 2GB and 3GB RAM choices on the Tecno Nigeria website, but only 4GB RAM on the Tecno Thailand website.

The Tecno Spark 8C comes with a dual rear camera arrangement that includes a 13MP primary sensor, an AI lens, and an LED flash. The smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera sensor with a selfie light on the front. For further security, this module has a fingerprint scanner on the back. DTS stereo sound, a waterdrop-style display notch, DTS surround sound, and NFC connectivity are all included in the Tecno Spark 8C. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB port are among the connectivity choices. An accelerometer, ambient light, and a proximity sensor are among the installed sensors. The Spark 8C supports the bokeh effect, AI scene recognition, panorama, HDR mode, AR stickers, and 1080p time-lapse photos, among other photography capabilities. It's powered by a 5,000 mAh battery that can charge at 10W.

The price of the phones has not yet been declared, although it has been listed on the company's Thailand and Nigeria websites. The estimated price for Tecno Spark 8C is Rs. 15,000. Diamond Grey, Iris Purple, Magnet Black, and Turquoise Cyan are among the handset's colour possibilities. The Tecno Spark 8 series has always been budget-centric, with the most recent standard Tecno Spark 8 being sold in India for Rs 7,999.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-launches-spark-8c-with-6-6-inch-display-android-11-go-edition-everything-you-need-to-know-078986.html

OnePlus 10 Pro Global Variant To Run OxygenOS 12; When Is It Launching?

Last year, OnePlus announced that it will launch a new unified OS in partnership with Oppo. The new unified OS was said to run the global versions of the OnePlus 10 series smartphones, while the Chinese models of the OnePlus devices now run ColorOS. Now, the latest development has revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will run OxygenOS 12 custom skin out-of-the-box instead of the new unified OS.



91mobiles reports, via tipster Yogesh Brar that the launch of the unified OS has been delayed. So, the OnePlus 10 Pro global version will run on OxygenOS 12 custom skin out-of-the-box. Apart from this, the report did not reveal anything. However, we already know the features of the OnePlus 10 Pro. The handset was originally launched last month in China. Now, the brand is gearing up to launch the flagship model outside of China. Although the exact launch timeline is yet to be announced. Rumors suggested global and Indian launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro will happen by mid or end of March.

The Chinese variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro runs on Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The device has a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3216 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio and a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display also supports the always-on model and is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus panel.



The OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which is coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone has a triple rear camera setup that houses a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP telephoto sensor with OIS support.

The device also comes with 3.3x optical zoom support, up to 8K video recording at 24fps and there is a 32MP Sony IMX615 camera sensor at the front panel. The phone is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 80W Super Flash Charge wired charging and 50W Wireless Flash Charge support. Other features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, and 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity.

As mentioned above, the India launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to take place at the same time as its global debut. The phone has already entered into private testing in India and Europe. As far as the price is concerned, the OnePlus 10 Pro was announced at CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 54,220) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant in China. Considering this, we expect the handset will come at around Rs. 50,000 in India. However, it will be better to take this as a hint until any reliable info confirms the same.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-10-pro-global-variant-to-run-oxygenos-12-when-is-it-launching-078990.html

Poco X4 Pro 5G Could Be Rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

An upcoming Poco smartphone with the model number 2201116PG has been spotted on certification sites recently. It was spotted at the FCC database and a Malaysian certification site as well. Also, the Indian variant of this smartphone with the model number 2201116PI hinting at the imminent launch of the device.



Adding to this, a report by DealnTech shows that the upcoming smartphone was spotted on the TDRA certification database. The listing shows that the device could be launched with the moniker Poco X4 Pro 5G.

From the various models of the device that have been spotted on different certification sites, we can get to know that the global edition could carry the model number 2201116PG while the Indian variant could carry the model number 2201116PI. Notably, the IMEI listing of the device was spotted back in November last year. Back then, it was speculated that the device could belong to the Poco X4 series but the exact model name was not known.

Given that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G was launched in the global markets with the model number 2201116SC and 2201116SI in the Chinese and Indian variants respectively. On the other hand, it was launched with the model numbers 2201116SG and 2201116SR and their monikers are not known. Going by a report that surfaced back in December last year, the Poco phones with the model numbers 2201116PI or 2201116PG could be identical to the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. From this, we can expect the 2201116PG to be the global variant of the Redmi phone with the moniker Poco X4 Pro 5G.

What's more, the existing reports make us believe that the Poco X4 Pro 5G could be unveiled with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a fast refresh rate of 120Hz. The hardware aspects of the smartphone could comprise an octa-core Snapdragon 695 SoC teamed up with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage space.   Running Android 11 topped with MIUI 13, the Poco X4 Pro 5G could get the power from a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It has a triple-camera setup with a 108MP primary camera sensor, an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP tertiary macro lens. The device gets a 16MP selfie camera sensor, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/poco-x4-pro-5g-could-be-rebranded-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-078997.html

Nokia G21 Geekbench Listing Reveals Key Specs

Reportedly, HMD is working on yet another affordable smartphone in the G series. It looks like the alleged device in the pipeline will be the sequel to the already available Nokia G20 and could be dubbed Nokia G21. This upcoming smartphone in question has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform revealing its key specs.



As per the listing on the Geekbench benchmarking website, the Nokia G21 could be powered by a Unisoc processor that is said to be clocked at 1.6GHz. While the name of the processor has not to be confirmed, it looks like the upcoming smartphone could use the Unisoc T606 processor. This SoC could be teamed up with 4GB of RAM, hints the listing.

Also, it tipped that the Nokia G21 could boot on Android 11 with a stock UI experience. In terms of score, the smartphone has managed to score 312 snd 1157 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Unfortunately, the Geekbench listing does not reveal any other aspects regarding this new smartphone.

Given that the Nokia G21 will be the sequel to the already launched Nokia G20, we can expect the device to bring notable improvements. Going by existing reports, the upcoming Nokia smartphone on cards is expected to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display. This display could feature HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Notably, the FCC listing of the Nokia G21 leaked some images of the device and these show that there will be a teardrop notch at the top center of the screen to provide room for the selfie camera sensor. It is believed to house an 8MP selfie camera at the front while the rear camera unit is likely to comprise three sensors - a 50MP primary sensor and a couple of 2MP sensors.

Fueling the smartphone from within, we can expect a 5000mAh battery with the regular 18W fast charging support. The other aspects of this smartphone that are being speculated include up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage space. It could run the stock Android version like the other Nokia smartphones. Also, it could be launched in Black and Dusk color options. We need to wait for further reports to know more about the upcoming smartphone.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/nokia-g21-geekbench-listing-reveals-key-specs-078998.html

Vivo T1 5G Teaser Reveals Design, Features Ahead Of February 9 Launch: All You Need To Know

Vivo T1 5G is the talk of the town as its launch approaches. We know that the Vivo T1 5G smartphone will be launching on February 9 in India and the popular Chinese brand has been teasing it on social media. In the latest teaser, Vivo has released a video of the upcoming Vivo T1 5G that highlights and reveals the features and design of the new smartphone.



Going into the details, the teaser video of the Vivo T1 5G reveals the display details of the smartphone. One can see the waterdrop cutout on the display that houses the selfie camera. More importantly, the design details of the upcoming smartphone have also been revealed. Here, one can see the narrow bezels and the sleek frame of the smartphone.

The Vivo T1 5G teaser also showcases the rear panel. Here, one can see the gradient color of the panel as well as the triple-camera setup at the rear. The Vivo branding is also evident. Plus, the fingerprint scanner on the side as well as the 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom are also highlighted. Other details that appear in the Vivo T1 5G teaser include the USB Type-C port, the microphone, and the speaker grille at the bottom. Interestingly, the design highlights seem to be quite similar to that of the Vivo Y75 5G that was recently launched in India.

Several details of the upcoming Vivo T1 5G are still under wraps. Reports claim the phone will get its power from the Dimensity 700 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Reports also point to a 5,000 mAh battery paired with 18W fast charging support. Plus, a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution was also speculated. The Vivo T1 5G will reportedly feature a 50MP triple-camera setup.

The other cameras are tipped to be two 2MP shooters for depth and macro shots. Apart from this, a 16MP selfie camera was also spotted.   So far, we know the Vivo T1 5G will launch on February 9 and will be exclusive on Flipkart. The phone is tipped to be under Rs. 20,000, increasing the competition in the mid-range segment. We'll know more once the phone launches in the following days.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-t1-5g-teaser-reveals-design-features-ahead-of-february-9-launch-all-you-need-to-know-078999.html

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 Discounts Detailed

Samsung is a pioneer in the foldable smartphone segment and launches such models in the Galaxy Z series. The recent offerings in the series include the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. While these smartphones are relatively expensive than the other flagship models, there is some partner discounts on these models.



In a recent development, Samsung has teamed up with partner banks such as ICICI and SBI to provide discounts to the buyers of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3. Previously, only the HDFC Bank teamed up with Samsung to provide cashback offers and upgrade bonuses.

Customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G using a card from any of the partner banks such as ICICI, SBI or HDFC will be able to get an upgrade bonus of Rs. 10,000 on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Also, there will be a cashback offer of Rs. 7,000 on using any of these bank payment options. The cashback will be Rs. 5,000 along with the Samsung Finance+ service. Notably, Samsung Finance+ is a unique digital lending platform.

It provides users with easy financing opportunities when they purchase any of the Samsung Galaxy smartphones in India. For the uninitiated, the Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 3 has been launched in two variants - 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM. These variants are priced at Rs. 84,999 and Rs. 88,999 respectively. The smartphone is available in two colors - Cream and Phantom Black.

When it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 buyers who use a card from ICICI Bank, SBI Bank or HDFC Bank will get an upgrade bonus of Rs. 7,000. Likewise, the cashback on the smartphone on using the bank payment is Rs. 7,000 and the Samsung Finance+ users will get Rs. 5,000 cashback.   Notably, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 was launched in two storage variants - 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM and 12GB RAM + 512GB ROM and is priced at Rs. 1,49,999 and Rs. 1,57,999 respectively. This foldable smartphone from Samsung arrives in two colors - Phantom Green and Phantom Black.

Moreover, buyers of these smartphones choosing to buy the Galaxy Buds 2 priced at Rs. 11,999 can get their hands on the same at Rs. 1,999. Interested buyers can get these offers via the official Samsung online store, Samsung Exclusive stores and leading online and offline stores as well.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-galaxy-z-fold3-discounts-079005.html

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Key Specs Revealed; Snapdragon 659 Chipset, 64MP Sensor Confirmed

OnePlus is expected to launch a Lite version under its Nord series. The device is said to be dubbed as the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. However, OnePlus has not shared anything regarding the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G yet. The latest info has revealed features of the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G which also confirms the upcoming Nord device could be a budget offering from OnePlus.



Now, Smartprix (collaboration with OnLeaks) has brought specifications of the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G to light. According to the report, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will have a 6.59-inch full-HD Fluid display which is expected to support a 90Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 659 chipset which will be paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage.

For imaging, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will have a triple camera setup at the back panel housing a 64MP primary camera and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, it will come with a 16MP camera sensor for selfies which is believed to be placed into a punch-hole cutout. It is tipped to pack a 5,000 mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. Apart from this nothing is known at this moment. We expect the device will include an in-display fingerprint sensor, run Android 11-based OxygenOS skin, and so on.

The report did not reveal the launch date or timeline. Last month, a report suggested that OnePlus will launch a new Nord series phone under Rs. 20,000 in India. The budget Nord device is tipped to arrive after July in the country. However, the name of the device did not reveal that time. So, the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite 5 might be the first-ever Nord device under Rs. 20,000 in the country. It will be better to wait for the official confirmation. However, we can safely assume the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is believed to be a great competitor for the other mid-range devices from brands like Realme, Samsung, Vivo, and so on.



Besides, OnePlus is also prepping up to launch the successor of the Nord CE dubbed the Nord CE 2 5G soon. The brand has not confirmed the launch date yet. However, rumors suggested the phone could launch on Feb 11. It has already received BIS certification, hinting at an imminent India launch. The India launch of the Nord CE 2 5G is said to take place this month or next month. Apart from the Nord series, the brand will also be bringing the flagship OnePlus 10 Pro soon in the global and Indian markets. A recent report suggested the OnePlus 10 Pro global version will run on Oxygen OS 12 custom skin out-of-the-box instead of unified OS. Since the release of the unified OS has been delayed.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-ce-2-lite-5g-key-specs-revealed-snapdragon-659-chipset-64mp-sensor-confirmed-079006.html

Oppo To Launch Next Foldable Phone In Q3 This Year; Threat To Galaxy Z Flip 3?

Oppo is rumored to be working on a new foldable smartphone. Though, this time, the BBK-backed firm plans to release a clamshell flip phone to compete with the Galaxy Z Flip 3.   According to 91Mobiles, Oppo is planning to release a flip phone in the Find N series shortly. This phone, is yet to be named, will include a clamshell foldable mechanism similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Moto Razr. Not only will Oppo improve the look, but it will also lower the price, making this flip phone more accessible to the general public.



It may even be less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. A cheaper pricing is similar to what Samsung has done, and it makes sense because the display real estate is far less than that of foldable phones with large displays. Late last year, Oppo released the Find N, the company's first folding phone.

Although it arrived later than several other foldables, the Find N claimed to address the most common faults with foldables, such as the crease in the middle and a lack of durability.   Oppo, on the other hand, chose an older design. Over two years ago, Samsung unveiled the design with its first Galaxy Fold. Therefore, Oppo may be aiming to release another foldable phone with a design similar to Samsung's and Motorola's foldables, but distinct from the Find N.

According to the source, the Find N flip phone might appear in Q3 2022, or before September 30, which is also when Apple launches its flagship iPhone models. Oppo Phone To Have Distinct Design From Find N According to the source, Oppo is reportedly working on a second foldable device.

This foldable phone will succeed the Find N, which was released last year. At this time, the report does not mention the specifications or design of this foldable device, so people need to wait for additional information. It's already too early, because the Find N is only two months old, and Oppo wouldn't want to undermine it by releasing a new foldable with superior features.

Even with the impending clamshell foldable phone, Samsung may try to undercut the Galaxy Z Flip 3's price. It is not certain if the phone will be available outside of China, given that the Find N was solely available in China.

Aside from Oppo, Google also appears to be moving forward with its foldable phone. Though it was previously believed that Google had abandoned plans to develop a foldable phone, new sources suggest that the device is still in the works and could be termed as the Pixel Notepad. According to a recent rumor, this phone could be cheaper than the competition, and if that is the case, it will only assist to accelerate the adoption of large-screen phones.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oppo-to-launch-next-foldable-phone-in-q3-this-year-threat-to-galaxy-z-flip-3-079008.html

Cyborg GT 120 Electric Sports Bike Revealed — 180km Range & 125Km/h Top Speed

Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Ignition Motocorp has revealed the Cyborg GT 120 electric sports bike. The new Cyborg GT 120 will be offered in two colour options — Black and Dark Purple.



Speaking about the new Cyborg GT 120, Raghav Kalra, Founder, Ignitron Motocorp Pvt. Ltd. said, "We are very excited to unveil our third electric motorbike in the electric mobility segment. After the successful launch of our bikes - Yoda & Bob-e, we are now entering the high-speed electric sports bike segment with GT 120. Apart from the stylish looks and top-notch features, we believe that our customers will be enthralled by the high-speed experience of the product, without compromising on their safety. With our complete range of products, we aim to cater to the vast needs of our enthusiast customers by providing an electrifying experience with uncompromised features and unmatched style. We believe our motorbikes will be a game-changer in the electric mobility segment."

The Cyborg GT 120 is the third motorcycle under the Cyborg brand from Ignition Motocorp. The Indian EV maker also sells the Yoda (a cruiser) and the Bob-e (an electric bike inspired by dirt bikes and targeted at a younger audience). However, unlike its older siblings, the new Cyborg GT 120 does not feature a removable battery pack which Ignition Motocorp claims is due to the size and weight of the unit fitted into its new sports bike.

The battery pack in question is a 4.68 kWh lithium-ion pack that is connected to a hub-mounted brushless DC motor on the new Cyborg GT 120. The DC motor on the new Cyborg sports bike produces 8.04bhp (6kW) which allows the GT 120 to sprint from 0-40km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The Cyborg GT 120 has a claimed top speed of 125km/h. The Cyborg GT 120 offers three riding modes ut of the box — Eco, Normal and Sport.

The 4.68kWh battery pack on the Cyborg GT 120 allows the electric sports bike to cover a claimed 180 kilometres on a single charge. Ignition Motocorp will offer the new Cyborg GT 120 with a 15 amp fast home charger. This charger allows the Cyborg GT 120's battery pack to go from 0-80 per cent charge in three hours. A full charge takes between four and five hours. The 72V battery pack along with the motor and the rest of the bike are covered under a 5-year warranty.

The new Cyborg GT 120 features a sporty design and the bike comes packed with a host of features. These include a LED touchscreen display with Bluetooth connectivity and IP65 dust and water resistance rating, USB charging, Geolocate/ Geo-Fencing, reverse mode, parking assist, and regenerative braking. The GT 120 sports telescopic front forks and a fully adjustable mono-shock at the rear to take care of the rough stuff. The new Cyborg GT 120 is 2,040mm long, 780mm wide and has a height of 970mm. The electric sports bike has a wheelbase that measures 1,240mm long and has a ground clearance of 260mm.

The Cyborg GT 120 is the latest electric offering from Ignition Motocorp. Like its siblings, it targets a niche audience. With its feature set, the Cyborg GT 120 looks to be quite a good offering though we can only pass judgement once we ride it and get to know its price.

Source: https://www.drivespark.com/two-wheelers/2022/cyborg-gt-120-electric-sports-bike-revealed-035346.html#p4

Ducati Unica Customization Program Launched: Creating Unique Ducati Motorcycle In The World

Ducati announces the Ducati Unica customization program dedicated to customers across the world. The new program lets Ducati buyers create a unique motorcycle with the help of the brand's design and engineering team.



The sweet-looking Italian motorcycle can now be customized to match the customer's taste and preference. With Ducati Unica, customers can realize their dream and collaborate directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will be a unique piece in the world.



Customers opting for the program will be given access to the brand's Ducati Centro Stile workshop in person and describe their desires to the designers. The progress on the customization can be followed-up during periodical visits.



This allows customers to experience the level of dedication and attention to detail that Ducati reserves for each customization project. The Ducati Unica team will outline the customization process in minute detail. It includes precious materials, dedicated finishes, special colours and Ducati Performance accessories.

The company will also document the unique motorcycle in each stage of its creation. This includes the initial sketch after the input from the customer to the delivery ceremony of the unique motorcycle.

Andrea Ferraresi, Centro Stile Ducati Director, said, "Design is a distinctive element of our creations. We wanted to give Ducatisti the chance to identify themselves even more with their bike, making it a direct expression of each person's style. Therefore, we created Ducati Unica, an exclusive program that testifies to the excellence of Made in Italy of which Ducati is a representative in the world. An exciting and unforgettable experience of customization to be experienced directly within our Centro Stile. The moment in which Ducatisti finally see their bike is very exciting for us at the Centro Stile and a source of great pride."

All customers enrolled on the Ducati Unica customization program will be receiving a certificate of uniqueness, which attests to its originality and ensures its non-replicability. Due to the unique program, Ducati will be offering it to limited customers and only those considered to be in line with the values ​​of the brand.

Ducati dealers are an integral part of the project. By contacting them, you will be able to obtain the information necessary to request access to the program, which is extended worldwide and applicable to the Ducati and Ducati Scrambler range.

Customization is an important part of owning a motorcycle. Ducati Unica program allows customers to take the help of its world-class design facility to make a motorcycle that is unique to this world. Italian design to match your taste with a performance to match and calling it one in the world is a feeling that is next to nothing.

Source: https://www.drivespark.com/two-wheelers/2022/ducati-unica-customization-program-launched-limited-numbers-centro-stile-details/articlecontent-pf149209-035351.html

WWE Monday Night Raw results, recap and highlights: January 31, 2022



Bengaluru, Feb 1: This week's episode of Raw started the builds for Wrestlemania 38 and Elimination Chamber 2022 at the same time in the presence of both the Men and Women's Royal Rumble 2022 match winners. WWE Hall of Famer Lita was on the show who was confirmed to make her singles return at Elimination Chamber. Plus, three Chamber match qualifiers were also there on the show to set the lineups of the WWE Title Chamber match in Saudi Arabia.

The new WWE Champion Bobby Lashley came out with MVP and complained about making the decision. Brock Lesnar then came out in his ring gear and stated the following: "Don't worry Bobby, it's not you. At WrestleMania, I'm going to face Roman Reigns. But at WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns is going to be Title vs. Title."

Brock then challenged Bobby to a Title rematch right there, but MVP declined. Pearce then announced that Lesnar will be one of the participants in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match. – Rhea Ripley defeated Nikki A.S.H in the opening contest of Raw. Rhea kicked out of a Tornado DDT.

She then blocked a neckbreaker and turned it into the Riptide for the pin to win.

– Alexa Bliss went back to Therapy sessions where the therapist gave Alexa a replica of Lilly upon seeing which the latter became emotional.

– The Miz (without Maryse) defeated Dominik Mysterio (with Rey Mysterio) in a singles bout. Miz faked an injury to show the referee that Rey tripped him. The referee ejected Rey from ringside to cause a distraction for Dominik to which Miz capitalized with the Skull Crushing Finale for the pin to win. – 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke escaped Tamina in a backstage segment to retain her title.

– Kevin Owens hosted The Kevin Owens Show with Seth Rollins being the guest. He gave major news and it's that he had been added to the Elimination Chamber Match after his performance at the Royal Rumble (Seth never lost to Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble).

– Austin Theory defeated Kevin Owens to qualify for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match. In the finishing sequence, Theory kicked Owens' knee as he was coming through the ropes and then nailed the ATL for the pin to win to confirm his Chamber spot.

– Angelo Dawkins (with Montez Ford) defeated Dolph Ziggler (with Robert Roode) in the next match. Ziggler dropped Dawkins with a DDT but Dawkins kicked out. Dawkins countered the running superkick and hit the underhook neckbreaker finisher for the pin to win.

– RAW Tag Team Champion Chad Gable defeated Riddle in a Scooter Race as Otis attacked Riddle in the final lap. This led to the next match on Raw.

– Riddle defeated RAW Tag Team Champion Otis (with Chad Gable) to qualify for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match. After a Ripcord Knee, Riddle went for the RKO but it was blocked. Riddle headed to the top rope and connected with the Floating Bro to get the win and cement his Chamber match spot.

– Bianca Belair defeated WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Carmella. Belair countered a slam with a backbreaker and hit the KOD for the pin to win. – AJ Styles defeated Rey Mysterio to qualify for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match. Rey missed a top rope senton after which AJ set him up for the Styles Cash position and successfully hit it to get the pin to win and claim the final Chamber match spot.

– Women's Royal Rumble 2022 winner Ronda Rousey made her Raw return and claimed to have unfinished business with both Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. Becky came out and said she's the only woman to beat Ronda in WWE. Ronda then took down Becky with a judo throw and said she'll pick her WrestleMania 38 opponent on this Friday's SmackDown.

As Ronda left the ring, WWE Hall Of Famer Lita came out to a huge pop and mentioned how Becky doesn't back down from any challenge. Becky agreed to this, which resulted in Lita challenging Becky to a RAW Women's Championship match at the Elimination Chamber 2022 premium live event.

Becky denied the challenge which led to Lita doubting her capability. Becky said that she is not scared and if Lita wants a match at Elimination Chamber, it's on. The two stared at each other amid huge cheers from the fans as Raw went off the air.

Source: https://www.mykhel.com/wwe/wwe-monday-night-raw-results-recap-and-highlights-jan121628-183281.html?utm_medium=Desktop&utm_source=OI-EN&utm_campaign=Homeclicks-News&story=2

Karnataka: Wear hijab, face action warns college

New Delhi, Feb 01: The government PU College for Girls in Udupi has said that students wearing hijab will not be allowed inside the classroom. MLA Raghupathi Bhat who is also the president of the College Betterment Committee said that action would be taken if students violate the rules and enter the classroom wearing a hijab.



Students will not be allowed to create any chaos or confusion in the campus. The entry to the college is only for college students and staff.

The college has been receiving complaints from parents and other students when examinations are nearing. One of the girls boycotting the college for the past month has said that she intends to go to college wearing a hijab. Six students have been asked not to wear the headscarf inside the classroom until a report by the expert committee has been submitted.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/karnataka-wear-hijab-face-action-warns-college-3365872.html?story=1

Assam schools to open from Feb 15

Guwahati, Feb 01: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government is planning to reopen schools from February 15 and announce relaxations in curfew timings within the next few days. The Assam government is closely monitoring the Covid situation, and the number of daily cases was hovering around 2,000, he said on the sidelines of a function at Dhemaji, PTI reported.



"We are waiting for the single-day cases to come down to 1,000, and that will probably take another two to three days, following which the curfew timings, currently from 10 pm, will be relaxed to the earlier time of 11 pm," the CM said. Physical classes in schools up to Class 8 were suspended from January 25 following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

"Most likely, the schools might reopen from February 15," Sarma said. He said that nearly nine lakh children in the age group of 15-18 years have been vaccinated so far, but "it will be easier to inoculate children if schools are open". At present, for Class 9 and above, physical classes are allowed on alternate days in all districts. "We are progressing in the right direction (on the overall vaccination exercise), and expect to complete administering both doses to the beneficiaries by February 28," Sarma said.

Assam has so far administered 4,12,85,732 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, comprising 2,31,57,241 first shots, 1,79,73,654 second doses and 1,54,837 precautionary jabs.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/assam-schools-to-open-from-feb-15-3365875.html

For mental health counselling, National Tele Mental Health Program will be launched: FM

New Delhi, Feb 01: Union finance minister Niramala Sitharaman announced a national tele mental health programme. This will feature a network of 23 world-class telemedical mental health centres.

The National Tele Mental Health Program will be developed to provide mental health counselling as a result of the pandemic's consequences.



In her speech, addressing the pandemic induced mental health challenges, the finance minister said that the Central government will be launching a national tele mental health programme. "The pandemic has accentuated mental health problems in people of all ages. To better the access to quality mental health counseling and care services, a national tele mental health programme will be launched," the minister added.

Further explaining the programme, she said a network of 23 tele medi mental health centers of excellence will be operated, with NIMHANS being the nodal center. She further added that International Institute of Information technology, Bengaluru (IIIT) will provide technology support.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her fourth Budget, which aims to keep India as the world's fastest-growing economy.

The Indian economy is expected to grow 9.2% in the fiscal year that ends in March, after contracting 7.3% the previous fiscal year.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/for-mental-health-counselling-national-tele-mental-health-program-will-be-launched-fm-3365897.html?story=2

Budget 2022: 400 new generation Vande Bharat trains in 3 years

New Delhi, Feb 01: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced 400 Vande Bharat Express will be introduced in the next three years.



Presenting the Union Budget for 2022-23, Sitharaman said moving forward on this parallel track, we lay the following four priorities - PM Gati Shakti, inclusive development, productivity enhancement and investment, sunrise opportunities, energy transition and climate action & financing of investments.

"400 new generation Vande Bharat trains with better efficiency to be brought in during the next 3 years; 100 PM Gati Shakti Cargo terminals to be developed during next 3 years and implementation of innovative ways for building metro systems," the finance minister said.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/budget-2022-400-new-generation-vande-bharat-trains-in-3-years-3365882.html

Budget 2022: Digital Rupee based on blockchain to be introduced this year

New Delhi, Feb 01: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Reserve Bank of India will be introducing the 'digital rupee' using blockchain tech over the coming year.



Presenting budget 2022, Sitharaman said "Digital rupee to be issued using blockchain and other technologies; to be issued by RBI starting 2022-23. This will give a big boost to the economy."

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/budget-2022-digital-rupee-based-on-blockchain-to-be-introduced-this-year-3365894.html

Budget 2022: 5G mobile services rollout within 2022-23

New Delhi, Feb 01: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that 5G mobile services rollout within 2022-23.

Presenting budget 2022, Sitharaman said that required spectrum auction will be conducted in 2022 for the rollout of 5G mobile services by private telecom providers.



Telecom operators have established 5G trial sites in Gurugram, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune and Gandhi Nagar, and these metros and big cities will be the first places for launch of 5G services in the country, in 2022. The indigenous 5G test bed, a technology development project initiated in telecom space, will enable development, testing and proliferation of 5G technology system components, cross-sectoral usecases, besides setting up foundation for the development of 6G Technology landscape' in the country.

A 6G 'Technology Innovation Group' or TIG has been constituted by the DoT with aim to co-create and participate in the development of 6G technology ecosystem through increased participation in capability description, standards development at global standard setting bodies.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/budget-2022-5g-mobile-services-rollout-within-2022-23-3365893.html?story=1

Amazon VS Future: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, seeks fresh order

New Delhi, Feb 01: The Supreme Court has set aside all previous orders of the Delhi High Court including the refusal to grant a stay on an arbitration tribunal decision which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its merger deal with Reliance Retail.



A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli remanded the pleas of Future group firms relating to arbitral award on merger deal with Reliance Retail back to the Delhi High Court.

"We set aside the impugned orders dated February 2, 2021 and March 18, 2021 and other impugned order dated October 29, 2021. We direct the learned (HC) judge to consider issue and pass an order on its own merits uninfluenced by observations," the bench said in its order. The CJI said he would request the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court to set up a bench for speedy disposal of the case. US e-commerce major Amazon has been opposing the Future group decision to go ahead with the Rs 24,731 crore merger deal of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail.

The US firm got the Emergency Award (EA) of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in its favour which restrained Future group from going ahead with the merger deal. The EA award has been upheld in the final arbitral award of October, 2021. The high court refused to stay the final arbitral award and by another order, it had imposed costs of Rs 20 lakh on the Future Group and others associated with it and ordered attachment of their properties.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/amazon-vs-future-sc-sets-aside-delhi-hc-orders-seeks-fresh-order-3365891.html?story=1

Budget 2022: Creation of 60 lakh jobs next target of govt

New Delhi, Feb 01: The next target of the government is to create 60 lakh jobs, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.



Presenting budget 2022, Sitharaman said "PM Gati Shakti will pull forward the economy and will lead to more jobs and opportunities for the youth."

"Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat has received an excellent response, with potential to create 60 lakh new jobs and additional production of 30 lakh crore during next Keycap digit five years," she said.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her fourth Budget that is aimed at maintaining the world's fastest-growing economy tag for India.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/budget-2022-creation-of-60-lakh-jobs-next-target-of-govt-3365887.html

What is E-Passport? Know all about chip-embedded passport, to be rolled out in 2022-23

New Delhi, Feb 01: Issuance of E-passports will be rolled out in 2022-23 to enhance convenience for citizens, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech on Tuesday.

ePassport is an upgrade to the traditional passport and is aimed at making it more secure and ensuring smooth passage through immigration posts globally.



The ePassports will be embedded with a chip that will include personal details of the holder including biographical information.

The software for the ePassport has been developed by IIT Kanpur and the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

NIC under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the technology partner of the Government of India. NIC was established in the year 1976 with the objective to provide technology-driven solutions to Central and State Governments.

It will ease immigration process across the world and will also increase digital safety for the passport holders.

The e-passports will follow the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards, and will be tougher, as well as harder to destroy.

ICAO is a United Nations (UN) specialized agency, established in 1944, which laid the foundation for the standards and procedures for peaceful global air navigation. India is its member.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/what-is-e-passport-know-all-about-chip-embedded-passport-to-be-rolled-out-in-2022-23-3365888.html

Infinix Zero 5G Renders, Key Specs Out Ahead Of Launch

The Infinix Zero 5G launch is around the corner. Last month, the CEO of Infinix India, Anish Kapoor confirmed the arrival of their first 5G smartphone in the country. While there is no word regarding the official launch date of this smartphone in India, it has been teased, thereby hinting at its imminent arrival.



Besides the teaser suggesting that it is all set to be launched soon, the renders and key specifications of the Infinix Zero 5G have been revealed. Going by the same, the possible design of the smartphone is also out. Let's take a look at the details regarding the upcoming Infinix smartphone from here.

As per a report by MySmartPrice, the Infinix Zero 5G renders that have leaked show the design of the smartphone from various angles. The leaked renders hint at the presence of an elevated camera bay, which resembles the Oppo Find X3. Besides, there is a triple-camera setup at comes with a dual-LED flash unit. The right edge of the smartphone is seen to house volume rockers while the power button is at the left.

The renders also show off two colors including - Black and a shade of Brown. Furthermore, the renders show a front that has no bezels. The existing set of leaks shows a center-aligned punch-hole cutout and a narrow chin. Notably, this is not the first time that the Infinix Zero 5G has been leaked online. We have already seen several reports seeing the leaked renders of the smartphone. Also, we have seen a few images of another upcoming smartphone in the Infinix Zero series.

As per the leaks, the Infinix Zero 5G is all set to get the power from an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset with a high refresh rate of 120Hz and support for 13 5G bands. The upcoming Infinix smartphone is tipped to arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels.

The Infinix Zero 5G runs Android 11 topped with Infinix XOS, the company's custom ROM. The imaging aspects of the smartphone are likely to include a 48MP primary camera sensor along with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. A 5000mAh battery is likely to power the smartphone with 33W fast charging support.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/infinix-zero-5g-renders-key-specs-ahead-of-launch-078957.html?story=3

Oppo Find N Foldable Smartphone Review: An Impressive Attempt

The foldable smartphone segment is in the infancy stage even after the launch of several offerings from compelling devices. While Samsung is leading the race with foldable smartphones under its Galaxy Z series, Oppo has also turned towards the segment with the Oppo Find N. The company recently launched the foldable smartphone and here is the Oppo Find N review for further details.



PROS
Unique, stylish design
No visible crease on the bigger display
Impressive camera

CONS
Misses IP rating
No headphone jack

The spoiler alert is that the Oppo foldable smartphone is yet to be launched in the global markets. Though I received the device, it is a unit available in China and I could not download many apps and services such as benchmarking tools, Netflix, YouTube, etc. However, we can expect Oppo to bring the device to India with the required software changes and the addition of Google services.



I have been using this smartphone for a week and took it out with me as well. I definitely have to say that the Oppo Find N grabbed the attention of all. It comes with a great design that looks stunning from any angle. When it is in the folded state, it is quite thick and only its rear panel that looks glittery under light or sun catches the attention. Also, the silver hinges add a nice touch to the design with the 'Designed for Find' inscription.

On unfolding the device to unleash the inner display, it gives a mini tab kind of a feel. While I expected it to feature a cringe at the other end of the hinge, it definitely took me by surprise with its smooth display. It looks like any other conventional smartphone display. In terms of ports, the Oppo Find N comes with a power button at the right while the left has the volume rocker. When it is in the folded form, both these controls fall on the right as the hinges fall on the left.

At the bottom, there are dual bottom-firing speakers and a USB Type-C port. Even the SIM card tray is at the bottom and we cannot find the headphone jack. The Oppo Find N is quite compact and I believe that it is a good-looking option out there for those who want to shell out relatively lesser money on a foldable model. It is quite on the heavier side of the scale weighing 275 grams but the folding mechanism is good and there is a magnetic pull.

It goes without saying that the Oppo Find N comes with two displays - a 5.49-inch external FHD+ AMOLED exterior display and a larger 7.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED inner display that pops in when it is unfolded. Both panels provide ample brightness and can reach up to 1,000 nits. With such high levels of brightness, viewing them outdoors under sunlight is not a tedious task. The cover display has a limited refresh rate of 60Hz while the inner display can be tweaked to deliver up to 120Hz refresh rate, thereby making it ideal for gaming and video watching. The inner display is called Serene display and is backed by LTPO technology.

With adaptive refresh rate, it can adjust the same automatically based on what is relayed at the moment on the screen. While I watched a few videos on YouTube from the browser and enjoyed a good movie-watching experience, I couldn't stream videos on Netflix due to the inability to download the app. I should say that watching videos and on the inner display of this Oppo foldable smartphone is great.



Oppo Find N is a flagship smartphone from the brand and uses the Snapdragon 888 processor to keep it powered up. Though I couldn't test the performance of the foldable smartphone completely as in other smartphone reviews due to the inability to download many apps, the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is known for its performance and it will not disappoint users with performance issues.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC works alongside LPDDR5 RAM of up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. With these hardware aspects, the foldable smartphone from Oppo is comfortable to manage the best graphics and FPS settings. The unique design of the smartphone dissipates heat efficiently and does not heat up to a great extent. I am sure users of this smartphone will find hardly any reason to complain about its performance. When it comes to battery life, the Oppo Find N gets the power from a 4500mAh battery.

There is support for 33W fast charging support that powers the battery up to 55% in just 30 minutes and up to 100% in 70 minutes, claims the company. Also, there is support for 15W fast wireless charging and 10W reverse charging. During my review, the Find N lasted for a full day on moderate usage. Also, it took just a little over an hour to charge it completely.



Given that foldable devices are meant for productivity, the Oppo offering in this segment comes with unique software features to get all tasks done quicker. It runs Android 11 topped with ColorOS v12, which offers a software experience similar to that of the Oppo Find X2.

There are some aces including split-window multitasking, which lets users seamlessly swipe down along the unseen crease to open dual apps sideways. When an app is open, pinching with five fingers inwards will open it in a windowed mode. Also, it is possible to drag the miniature version of the app on the home screen and open other apps on the top.

During my review, I could easily juggle between apps in both screens. While watching a video on YouTube on the inner display and closing the screen, the video transitions to the smaller screen seamlessly.

Oppo Find N comes with a set of five cameras on the whole. At the rear, there is a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 camera sensor accompanied by a 16MP Sony IMX481 UW sensor and a 13MP telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensors, one on the left corner of the inner display and one on at the center of the cover display. During my review, I used the camera that captures ample details, colors, and sharpness during the daylight.

The primary sensor captures objects well but the images look a little oversaturated at times with the AI filters turned off. The sensor captures impressive details under bright light conditions and brings true color tone to the images.

When it comes to the secondary ultra-wide angle lens, the results are not too impressive as the primary sensor. It produces sharp images and good colors and the results are not as sharp as those from the primary sensor. The telephoto lens does a pretty good job. Even the lowlight performance and shots captured with the night mode have a lot of details and not much grainy.



To summarize, the Oppo Find N is a valuable purchase in the Chinese market, where it is priced at 7699 Yuan (approx. Rs. 89,000). For this price, the smartphone comes with a compelling package such as impressive display, capable hardware, decent camera performance and battery life without any compromises. Once Oppo's foldable smartphone makes its way to the global markets soon, it will be a great device to purchase and will undercut the high-priced offerings out there from Samsung. However, I feel it cannot be a daily driver due to its bulky build.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/reviews/oppo-find-n-foldable-smartphone-review-features-price/articlecontent-pf135159-078978.html

Playgo Dualpods Review: Budget TWS That Does The Job

If you are in for a new wireless earphone, especially the TWS style, then you are in for a treat. You can find a TWS earphone which costs around Rs. 500 or can spend over Rs. 30,000. Although the premium TWS offers more features, the budget wireless earphones aren't bad either, and one such product is the Playgo Dualpods.

PROS
Good fitting earbuds
Above average battery life
CONS
Sounds cracks at higher volume levels

Play is an Indian accessory brand that recently launched their latest TWS - Playgo Dualpods for Rs. 1,799. For the asking price, you get truly wireless earphones which are less than what Apple charges for their 20W charger. Here is the full review of the Playgo Dualpods, the latest truly wireless stereo earphones that work with most modern devices.



The Playgo Dualpods not just look identical to the AirPods Pro, they also have an identical dimension. Except for the fact that it looks identical to the AirPods Pro, it is an interesting design choice. The earphones are easy to carry around, and the earphones themselves are very comfortable and look very premium.

The Playgo Dualpods is available in three color variants -- teal, Galaxy Black, and Space Grey. I have been testing the teal variant of the same, and it is the first earphone to use this color. However, if I had a choice I would have gone with the Galaxy Black variant, which, in my opinion, looks classier.

Another mention-worthy design choice of the Playgo Dualpods is the fact that the part of the headphone has a transparent case, which gives a sneak-peak into the actual drivers that power the Playgo Dualpods. Overall, in terms of design and build quality, I am fairly impressed with the Playgo Dualpods which has a nice matte finish.



The Playgo Dualpods comes with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity with 100ms of latency. Due to the up-to-date Bluetooth support, the Playgo Dualpods work well with most modern Android and iOS devices without any issue. On top of that, you can also connect the Dualpods to modern laptops and tablets with Bluetooth connectivity.

I was able to connect the Playgo Dualpods with Android and iOS devices with ease. While pairing the very first time, you just have to open the case, and the earphones will go into the pairing mode. And the earphones automatically connect and disconnect from a device once you take out and remove the headphone from the charging cradle.

If you want to use the PlayGo Dualpods with another device, then the TWS has to be unpaired from the first device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop), and the earphone will be ready to pair with a new device. I would have definitely liked it if PlayGoDualpods have a custom button to pair and unpair a device, which is useful for those, who use more than one device.



The Playgo Dualpods comes with a dual driver design, where each earbud is fitted with two 6mm EBEL drivers. These also support the AAC wireless audio codec, which is supported on some Android smartphones, which helps to deliver high-quality audio via Bluetooth with 10 meters of range.

The Playgo Dualpods offer a good sound profile with rich bass especially when the volume is set to 60 to 70 percent. However, if you go beyond 80 percent of the maximum volume, you might start hearing a bit of crackling in the sound. Also note that, by default, the audio codec is set to SBC, and make sure to change it to AAC to enable better audio quality.

Thanks to the EBEL drivers, the headphone offers rich bass. However, the purist will feel that the bass will overpower the vocals which will make these headphones produce muddy mids. These are definitely tuned to deliver louder bass (low) than vocals or mids.

The microphone performance is pretty good too. I attended a bunch of calls on the PlaygoDualpods, and I was able to hear the other party clearly. Even the people on the other side were able to hear my voice without any issue. If you are someone who attends a lot of calls via wireless earphones, the Playgo Dualpods will not disappoint you.

The Playgo Dualpods claims to deliver 30 hours of battery life with the case, and the earphones themselves promise to offer five hours of battery life. During my testing, they usually lasted for around four and a half hours at 90 or 100 percent volume. I also liked the fact that they use a USB Type-C port for charging.

To fully charge the case, it takes around 1.5 hours if you have a charger with at least 10W of power output. Overall, the battery life of the earphones is on par with the competition, especially for an earbud that just weighs 3.7 grams.

Other than the regular TWS stuff, the Playgo Dualpods offer features like touch controls which can be used to change track, change volume, and even to summon a virtual assistant on Android and iOS devices. Besides, it is also an IPX4 rated for water-resistant, which means the TWS can take your workout sweat without any issue.

The Playgo Dualpods seems to do most of the things that one might expect from a wireless earphone which costs around Rs. 2,000. It has a familiar design, offers battery life similar to the competition, and delivers good bass using a dual driver setup.

Again, when it comes to audio quality, keep your expectations low. Just because the Playgo Dualpods looks like AirPods Pro, they need not have to sound similar, especially considering the fact that they cost less than 10 percent of what the AirPods Pro costs.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/reviews/playgo-dualpods-review-budget-tws-that-does-the-job/articlecontent-pf135035-078883.html

OnePlus And Oppo To Use H2OOS; A New Unified Operating System

OnePlus revealed last year that it had merged with its parent firm, Oppo. The business argued at the time that the merger would help both companies because they would be able to pool resources to develop new products and software. The OxygenOS and ColorOS skins share a codebase, and the company had promised to deliver a unified operating system in the future that combined the best features of both forks.



According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the acronym might be H2OOS. The name appears to be formed by combining the molecular symbols behind HydrogenOS, the skin that was used on OnePlus phones in China before ColorOS and OxygenOS were introduced. For global markets, the skin is planned to launch on top of Google's Android 12 operating system.

However, it appears that turning this rumor into reality will be quite difficult. While the trademark application exists and is valid, it was filed approximately seven years ago. OnePlus had previously stated that the new unified operating system would inherit the company's shell's purity and lightness.

With the debut of the OnePlus 9 series last year, OnePlus made the switch to ColorOS for its smartphones in China. For international markets, the brand even combined the OxygenOS and ColorOS codebases. As a result, ColorOS will be the Android 12 software for both existing and upcoming devices.

OnePlus may continue to use the H2O OS moniker. However, there is a tiny probability that this will occur! OnePlus and Oppo smartphones will almost certainly be renamed, regardless of whether or not the unified OS upgrade is launched.

Pete Lau pledged in June 2021 that future OnePlus devices would run OxygenOS. However, only a few months later, he announced the merging of OxygenOS and ColorOS, as well as the development of a new unified operating system for both firms' devices, still called Oxygen OS.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, in a Weibo post, stated that the firm is currently having difficulty providing ColorOS 12 via OTA update to phones running HydrogenOS. Furthermore, they must safeguard user information. Moreover, he assured consumers that the transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS will not result in a factory reset and that no files or applications will be lost throughout the process.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-and-oppo-to-use-h2oos-a-new-unified-operating-system-078967.html?story=1

Apple Brings Unlisted Apps To App Store; How Will It Be Beneficial?

Apple has added support for unlisted apps on the App Store that are only available to users having access to a direct link, as per a developer support page found by MacRumors. The distribution method can be used for apps that aren't suitable for public sharing because they won't display in any categories, recommendations, charts, search results, or other listings on the marketplace, according to Apple.



Apple proposes, apps created for "particular organizations, unique events, or research studies, or apps utilized as employee resources or sales tools" could be considered for the distribution strategy.

Additional Procedures from developers are necessary for the apps that have been approved for private download on the Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager. Apple suggests to "Create a new app record in App Store," then upload the binary and "set the distribution method to Public." Developers that have previously made their apps available to the public can make a request without having to go through any additional steps.

As soon as Apple approves the request, the app's distribution method will change to "Unlisted App," and any updated versions will follow suit. The link for the now-unlisted app will remain the same if the app is already available on the App Store. It's also worth noting that unlisted apps "must be ready for final distribution," with Apple refusing to approve any apps that are still in beta or pre-release.

Unlisted applications, according to Apple, are best for "restricted audiences," such as visitors at a special event, members of an organization, participants in a research project, or a specific set of employees. To make an app unlisted and obtain a link, developers must first file a request to Apple. Bad actors exploited a similar policy under Apple's Developer Enterprise Program, which was created to allow developers to test and internally distribute apps before they were officially reviewed by Apple.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/apps/news/apple-brings-unlisted-apps-to-app-store-how-will-it-be-beneficial-078970.html?story=1

Redmi K50 Confirmed To Feature Dimensity 9000 SoC: Might Launch As Poco F4 GT In India

Remember how the Redmi K40 Gaming edition smartphone was launched as the Poco F3 GT in India? Xiaomi's sub smartphone brand is now gearing up for the launch of the Redmi K50, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC, and we believe that the device might launch in India as the Poco F4 GT.



The upcoming Redmi K50 is confirmed to feature the latest flagship SoC from Mediatek -- the Dimensity 9000 SoC, which at least on paper is on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and the Exynos 2200. Lu Weibing, Sr VP of Xiaomi has now confirmed that the Redmi K50 will be one of the first smartphones to feature Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC in the world.

The Redmi K series of smartphones have been known for offering flagship-grade hardware at a discounted price. However, except for the Redmi K20 series of smartphones, the rest of the devices have not made it to India. On top of that, the Redmi K40 Gaming edition was launched in India as the Poco F3 GT. Going by the trend, we highly believe that the Redmi K50 might not come to India, at least in its true form.

Instead, the company is highly likely to launch the Redmi K50 with the Poco branding and the device is expected to go by the name - Poco F4 or Poco F4 GT. Although we are not sure that the entire specifications of the Redmi K50, the smartphone is likely to mimic some of the affordable high-performance smartphones of 2022, and here are the possible specifications of the upcoming Redmi smartphone, which is speculated to launch in China in the next few weeks.

The Redmi K50 is likely to feature a display with at least a 6.5-inch screen size, offering FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh date. The device is highly likely to use an AMOLED display with a higher-touch sampling rate and might even feature technologies like Dolby Vision and 10bit color reproduction.   

The device will come in multiple storage options and is expected to feature up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. A triple or quad-camera setup with a 50MP primary camera along with a dedicated ultra-wide angle lens is also expected. Lastly, a 5000 mAh battery is likely to power the Redmi K50 with support for up to 120W fast charging via the USB Type-C port.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-k50-confirmed-to-feature-dimensity-9000-soc-might-launch-as-poco-f4-gt-in-india-078959.html

Redmi Smart TV X43, Redmi Note 11S Set To Launch In India; Dolby Vision, 30W Speakers Confirmed

Xiaomi appears to be gearing up for a big launch event in India on February 9th. The business has already confirmed the launch of two Redmi Note 11 series devices on February 9, and has now confirmed the introduction of a new wearable in India with the Redmi Smart Band Pro.



The business has now announced the debut of a new product in the Redmi TV series. The Redmi Smart TV X43 will be released in India on February 9, boosting the company's premium X series offering.

Redmi brand, Xiaomi will release a new smart TV. The new 43-inch smart TV, as well as the Redmi Note 11S smartphone, will be released in India on February 9. HDR and Dolby Vision are included in the Redmi X43 4K smart TV. The Redmi X43 smart HDR TV will be accompanied by 30W speakers for sound. It will come with Xiaomi's PatchWall OS, just like the rest of the company's TVs. Redmi Smart TV X50, X55, and X65 models are presently available, with the Redmi Smart TV X43 set to have the smallest display in the company's X-series smart TV lineup.

Redmi hasn't revealed the processor yet to power the Redmi TV X43, although the event page claims that it will have "Future Ready Flagship Performance." Redmi's earlier X-series smart TVs, such as the Redmi Smart TV X55, are equipped with a quad-core MediaTek SoC with Mali G52 GPU and 2GB of RAM.



The company claimed, the Redmi Smart TV X43 will operate on Android TV and include Xiaomi's newest PatchWall software, as well as IMDb integration. PatchWall is Xiaomi's launcher, which features curated content from multiple over-the-top (OTT) sites as well as functionality for controlling smart home devices like smart lights and the Mi Air Purifier.

Xiaomi has yet to confirm pricing and availability for the Redmi Smart TV X43, which could be less expensive than the Redmi Smart TV X50, which is presently available on Amazon for Rs. 37,999 and has a larger display.

A 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass, Eye-care mode, 1,000nits peak brightness, and a punch-hole camera are among the features of the Redmi Note 11S. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G96 CPU, as well as up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded with a microSD card. The phone comes with the MIUI 13 custom skin, which is based on Android 11.

A 5,000 mAh battery with 33W rapid charging is included, as well as a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C connector, and Bluetooth 5.0 are among the connectivity options. For security, it incorporates a fingerprint sensor on the side. The Redmi Note 11S features a splash-resistant IP53 rating, dual stereo speakers, and a secure fingerprint sensor on the side.

The Redmi Note 11S has a quad-camera configuration on the rear, with a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and two 2MP sensors for portrait and macro shots.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S is anticipated to cost Rs. 17,999 in India. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S is set to be released on February 9, 2022. This is the base edition of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, which will be available in Pearl White, Twilight Blue, and Graphite Gray color options.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-smart-tv-x43-redmi-note-11s-set-to-launch-in-india-dolby-vision-30w-speakers-confirmed-078960.html

Apple iPhone 13 Mini Available At Up To Rs. 4,500 Off On Flipkart

Flipkart Electronics Sale 2022: Currently, the online retailer Flipkart is offering several discounts and offers on the Apple iPhone 13 Mini. It was launched in India at a price starting from Rs. 69,900. Interested buyers can get the iPhone 13 Mini includes discounted pricing and save more in the form of bank offers and exchange discounts.



Notably, the Apple iPhone 13 Mini is available at Rs. 66,990, which is relatively lesser than its actual cost of Rs. 69,900. Besides this Rs. 3,000 discount, buyers can get up to an additional Rs. 1,000 discount on using a Citi Bank card. The credit card users of the bank can get an additional Rs. 500 off on the purchase.

Going by the Flipkart exchange offer, the online retailer will provide up to Rs. 15,850 discount on exchanging the same. All in all, users can purchase the Apple iPhone 13 Mini at a discount of Rs. 50,050. This offer will end today as the Flipkart Electronics Sale is all set to come to an end tonight.

Apple iPhone 13 Mini bestows a 5.4-inch Retina Display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The other aspects of the iPhone 13 comprise satellite communications capability but it is limited only to select markets. For those who are unaware, this feature transmits SMS and SOS distress signals. Moving on to the performance part, the iPhone 13 Mini uses a custom Apple A15 Bionic chipset, which is touted to deliver improved performance and upgraded battery life.

When it comes to the camera department, the device is expected to comprise dual rear cameras with large apertures. There is a 12MP primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens with the same aperture. Also, it comes with a small notch to house a 12MP selfie camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture.   

The Apple iPhone 13 Mini comes with iOS 15 and has connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, dual SIM support, NFC, GPS, 4G and a Lightning port. It has the necessary sensors and comes in a slew of colors.

Given that the Apple iPhone 13 Mini comes at a noticeable discount on account of the Flipkart sale, you can purchase it to get a considerable offer.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/flipkart-sale-apple-iphone-13-mini-discount-078962.html

Gionee G13 Pro Launched With iPhone 13-Like Design; Everything You Should Know

Gionee G13 Pro was released in China and packs an identical design to the Apple iPhone 13. The Gionee G13 Pro has the same flat frame, camera module, and selfie camera notch as the iPhone 13. The Gionee smartphone, on the other hand, runs HarmonyOS and is powered by a Unisoc T310 SoC.



The processor supports up to 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. A Smart Mode and an Elderly Mode are also included in the Gionee G13 Pro. The Elderly Mode makes it simple for the elderly to utilize.

The Gionee G13 Pro comes pre-installed with HarmonyOS. It has a full-HD 6.26-inch display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Unisoc T310 SoC, which is combined with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone has a dual back camera arrangement with a 13MP primary sensor and a secondary macro sensor for optics. It has a 5MP sensor for selfies.

Gionee G13 Pro allows multiple software openings as well as multiple WeChat accounts to work alongside. It also supports a split-screen, which allows players to play and communicate at the same time. It also works with Huawei's HMS ecosystem. The Gionee smartphone has a surround sound stereo speaker configuration. It has a battery capacity of 3,500 mAh. The phone is 158x76x9.2mm in size and weighs 195 grams.

The Gionee G13 Pro has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone port for connectivity. The Gionee G13 Pro has an Elderly Mode and a Smart Mode, as previously announced. The former makes it easier for the elderly to utilize the smartphone by boosting the font and icon sizes. It also communicates health codes and payment codes, making it more user-friendly.

Smart Mode is marketed as being appropriate for younger, office-bound customers who require a more efficient user interface. For further protection, the phone has a face unlock feature.

The base 4GB + 32GB storage variant of the newly introduced Gionee G13 Pro costs approximately Rs. 6,200, while the 4GB + 128GB storage variant costs roughly Rs. 8,200. First Snow Crystal, Sea Blue, and Star Party Purple are the three-color selections available.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/gionee-g13-pro-launched-with-iphone-13-like-design-everything-you-should-know-078961.html

Realme 9 Pro+ India Pricing Tipped Ahead Of Launch; Realme 9 Pro Live Images Also Revealed

Realme will soon be launching the Realme 9 Pro series smartphones in India. The exact launch date is yet to be confirmed; however, the brand has already started teasing the arrival of the upcoming Realme 9 Pro and the 9 Pro+. Besides, the pricing of the Realme 9 Pro was already leaked online. Now, the Realme 9 Pro+ price in India has been tipped ahead of the official announcement.



The latest info by RMLeaks claimed that the Realme 9 Pro+ will be available in two storage models - 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB. The base model is said to be priced at Rs. 20,999. The price of the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model has not been revealed yet. The report also stated that the Realme 9 Pro will come with a starting price of Rs. 16,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model.

However, a previous report from PassionateGeekz suggested that the Realme 9 Pro price will start at Rs. 17,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and the high-end 8GB RAM + 128GB variant will cost Rs. 19,999 in India. We suggest you to take this info with a pinch of salt. However, the brand has already confirmed that both phones of the Realme 9 Pro series will be priced above Rs. 15,000 in the country.

Separately, 91mobiles has brought the live image of the Realme 9 Pro in a blue color option. In the image, we can see the upcoming smartphone is being used by vice-captain of Indian cricket team K L Rahul. The image also confirms it will feature a triple rear camera system.



The Realme 9 Pro+ is tipped to feature a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout to house the 16MP front camera sensor. At the rear, the Realme 9 Pro+ might feature a triple-camera setup housing a 50MP main camera sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera.

Moreover, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. It might run Android 12-based ColorOS 12 and pack and pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W charging.

On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro 5G is expected to have a large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is said to feature the Snapdragon 695 under its hood and will offer a triple camera system housing a 64MP main camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 119-degree field-of-view, and a 2MP macro shooter.

Other features include a 16MP front camera sensor, Android 12 OS, a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 33W charging support, 5GB of virtual RAM, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and many more.

As mentioned above, Realme has not confirmed the launch date yet. However, rumors suggested the upcoming Realme 9 Pro series handsets will be unveiled on February 16 in the country, while the global launch could take place on Feb 15.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-9-pro-india-pricing-tipped-ahead-of-launch-realme-9-pro-live-images-also-revealed-078964.html

Redmi Note 11 Series With Android 11, Punch-Hole Design Launched; When Is It Coming To India?

Redmi has finally announced the Note 11 series handsets in the global market. The lineup includes the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and the Note 11S. The handsets offer different features compared to their Chinese counterparts.



The Note 11 Pro has been launched in both the 4G and 5G variants. Further, all models of the Note 11 series come with a flat rear panel, punch-hole cutout design at the front for the selfie camera sensor, expandable storage option, and Android 11 OS with MIUI 13 custom skin.

Starting with the affordable Note 11, which comes with the Snapdragon 680 chip paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The phone has a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. For cameras, the Redmi Note 11 features a triple camera system which includes a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP sensor. Other features include a 13MP selfie camera, a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 33W fast-charging, IP53 rating, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Moreover, the device price starts at $179 (roughly Rs. 13,400) for the base variant 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The Note 11 comes in Graphite Grey, Twilight Blue, and Star Blue color options.



Both the 4G and 5G variants of the Redmi Note 11 Pro have a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In terms of processor, the 4G variant runs the MediaTek Helio G96, while the 5G version has used the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset under its hood.   The chipset is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage option.

Both the variants offer a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 67W fast charging, a 16MP front-facing camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. However, the rear panel of the Redmi Note 11 4G has a 108MP quad-camera system, while the 5G variant comes with 108MP triple cameras. In terms of pricing, the Note 11 4G starts at $329 (roughly Rs 24,600) for the base 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage model, the same storage model of the 4G variant will cost Rs. $299 (roughly Rs. 22,400).

Lastly, the Note 11S comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support as the standard Note 11. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

For imaging, the Redmi Note 11S has a quad-camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a pair of 2MP sensors. Other features include a 16MP selfie camera sensor, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53 rating. The price of the Note 11S starts at $249 (roughly Rs. 18,600) for the 6GB + 64GB model. Besides, Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Redmi Note 11S is launching on February 9 in the country.

Recently, the India pricing of the Note 11S was leaked online, which suggested that the Redmi Note 11S price will be Rs. 1,000 - Rs. 2,000 higher than its predecessor Redmi Note 10S.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-note-11-series-with-android-11-punch-hole-design-launched-when-is-it-coming-to-india-078896.html

Huawei Set To Launch P50 Pro And P50 Pocket Outside China; Is It Coming To India?

Huawei, the controversial Chinese tech company that is still subject to US sanctions, has announced that its flagship P50 Pro and foldable P50 Pocket will be available for purchase outside of China. The two phones will be available in "important markets spanning Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and Latin America," according to Huawei's press statement, although the company did not specify when or where.



Huawei's devices are hard to be marketed in the United States because the country's sanctions mean that the P50 Pro and the P50 Pocket don't come preloaded with Google apps and services like Gmail, Chrome, Maps, or the Play Store. Despite the fact that Huawei's HarmonyOS is based on an open-source version of Android.

Because of the prevailing sanctions, the P50 Pro and the P50 Pocket are unable to receive 5G components making the Huawei P series stick to 4G components. Given that the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket will likely be more expensive than flagship Apple, Samsung, and Google devices in many areas; those are significant tradeoffs that might make the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket difficult to sell. Also on the horizon are the upcoming Galaxy S devices.



The P50 Pocket sports a folding clamshell design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip smartphones. Users can access the 6.9-inch OLED display, which has a resolution of 2700 x 1228 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as support for 1.07 billion colors and a P3 broad color gamut when unfolded. Below the camera array is a tiny, circular display that can display things like notifications and the weather.

It provides access to functionality such as music playback and camera control. There's also up to 12GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage on the foldable. The 4,000 mAh battery may be charged at 40 watts.   The Huawei P50 Pockets has a triple-camera array and a 10.7MP selfie camera. There's a 32MP ultra-spectrum camera and a 13MP ultra-wide lens in addition to the primary 40MP True-Chroma sensor. The Mirror app has a unique function that allows users to view their sunscreen application and check for any locations that they may not have covered up.



The P50 Pro, on the other hand, sports a 6.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2700 x 1228 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as support for 1.07 billion colors. On the back, there's a 50MP True-Chroma main camera, a 40MP mono camera, a 64MP telephoto, and a 13MP ultrawide camera. A 13MP front-facing camera is also included. Up to 66W cable fast charging and 50W wireless charging are supported by the 4,369 mAh battery. The P50 Pro has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei series is set to price extremely high due to its varied features. As mentioned earlier, the Huawei series will be available at some regions. However, the date isn't yet confirmed. The P50 Pro will set you back €1,199 (about Rs. 1,01,311) in India while the P50 Pocket will set you back €1,299 (approximately Rs. 1,09,772) in India.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/huawei-set-to-launch-p50-pro-and-p50-pocket-outside-china-is-it-coming-to-india-078898.html

Motorola Frontier 22 To Launch In July; 200 MP Camera, 144 Hz P-OLED, 25W Wired Charging Tipped

The Motorola "Frontier" flagship phone was leaked just over a week ago, promising an array of astounding specifications, including a 200 MP camera. The phone codenamed the "Frontier 22," has now received even more attention via a new report.



The renders and specifications of a rumored Motorola smartphone have been released by German publication WinFuture.de. As previously indicated, the renders show a hole-punch cutout in the display's center. In addition, the handset is spotted sporting a triple rear camera setup and an LED flash.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon SM8475 chipset is expected to power the forthcoming Motorola device. The chipset could be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 "Plus" SoC, as revealed by Roland Quandt of Winfuture. Up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage are expected to be included in the device. The phone could come in three RAM and storage options: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM+256GB storage, and 12GB RAM +256GB storage. According to the leak, the Motorola Frontier 22 dual-SIM (Nano) smartphone will come pre-installed with Android 12. As per Roland Quandt, the Frontier 22 will sport a 6.67-inch 144 Hz FHD+ curved P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a DCI-P3 color gamut. It's also possible that the display will support HDR10.

The Motorola Frontier 22 is expected to have a 200MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP wide-angle sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor as its triple back camera system Motorola is rumored to be including a 60MP selfie camera on the forthcoming smartphone.

Wi-Fi 6E, USB Type-C port, NFC, GPS, and Bluetooth v5.2 are reportedly among the phone's connectivity choices. Stereo speakers and three microphone arrays are likely to be included. A fingerprint sensor is expected to be included in the Motorola Frontier 22.

Besides, the smartphone could have a 4,500 mAh battery with 125W cable charging and 50W wireless charging capability. The Motorola Frontier 22 Pro is expected to cost between $500 and $600, approximately Rs. 45,001.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/motorola-frontier-22-to-launch-in-july-200-mp-camera-144-hz-p-oled-25w-wired-charging-tipped-078899.html

iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3 Are Here: What's New In This iOS And iPadOS 15 Update?

Apple has officially seeded the third major software update of the iOS 15 for supported iPhones and iPads. All the iPhones and iPads that support iOS 15 are eligible for iOS 15.3 update which seems to fix some bugs and stabilize the OS. This is a must-install patch, as it fixes some active software exploits which make iPhones and iPads more secure.



With the iOS 15.3, Apple has fixed a bug that allowed websites to access names of the database generated by the other websites using a JavaScript API on Safari web browser. This means, a hacker could get access to a user's browser history, which might even include their personal information.

As other browsers on iPads and iPhones also use Safari as a rendering engine, this update will also affect third-party web browsers, which is why one should install iOS 15.3 updates to fix this issue. Additionally, the update also fixes issues like malicious apps gaining root controls, applications access to user files, and websites able to track user data.

With iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, the company has not released any new features. Instead, the entire update is focused on making your iPhone and iPad more secure. Hence, one should install this update on all their supported devices. The same also applies to all the iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and newer models, iPad 5th Gen and newer models, iPad mini 4 and newer models, and lastly, the 7th Gen iPod Touch.

The iOS 15.3 is around 950MB in size, hence, make sure to have around 2GB of free storage on your smartphone and connect to a high-speed WiFi network for a seamless update process.

iOS 15.3 Supported Devices

• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE 2020
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/ios-15-3-ipados-15-3-are-here-what-s-new-in-this-ios-and-ipados-15-update-078900.html

Apple Introduces Personal Safety User Guide; Airtags Concerns And Other Issues Addressed

Apple has released a "Personal Safety User Guide" to address the concerns about the use of Apple's AirTags to stalk individuals.   The book also contains information on how to protect oneself using AirTags, Apple's Bluetooth trackers that were released last year to enable consumers to locate down misplaced devices. "This information is designed to help customers facing technology-enabled abuse, stalking, or harassment understands the alternatives available across the Apple ecosystem that can help you safeguard your personal safety," Apple states on its website.



The site is mainly repackaging a data privacy guidance that was previously published roughly a year ago, as 9to5Mac pointed out. Overall, creating an easily accessible resource to help individuals keep their information safe or learn what to do if their safety is threatened is a positive thing.

An introduction explainer, a "review and take action" section, personal safety checklists, and a list of available safety and privacy tools make up the hub. Besides from AirTag security, the tutorial covers topics like limiting unexpected sign-in attempts, securing data in iCloud, configuring Touch and FaceID, and regulating how others can view your location.

When the AirTags were released in April 2021, Apple stated that the devices included built-in anti-stalking features. This includes sound alarms and notifications delivered to iPhones whenever an AirTag was discovered traveling with them over time. However, several reviewers panned the measures, claiming that they were insufficient, especially as the AirTags took three days to play a sound alert at first.

After being separated from the owner's iPhone for eight to twenty-four hours, Apple altered it to a random duration between eight and twenty-four hours. Apple also just introduced the Tracker Detect app, which allows Android users to monitor their surroundings for intrusive AirTags. AirTags are also prohibited from being used for anything other than recovering missing objects, according to Pennsylvania State Representative John Galloway.

While the guide is useful, the timing is predictable. Several news organizations, including CNBC, BBC News, The Guardian, and The New York Times, have reported in recent weeks on multiple instances of consumers receiving notifications that they had been monitored by an unknown AirTag. Others have shared their personal experiences on social media platforms such as TikTok, while Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader recounted her own encounter on her Instagram Stories in early January.

The AirTag safety section in Apple's Personal Safety User Guide is quite straightforward. It explains how the Find My network's Bluetooth identifiers are frequently modified, how anti-stalking mechanisms operate, what to do if you receive an AirTag alert or receive a notification, and how to check for AirTags on Android.

The idea is to determine whether the item has been lost, play a sound to locate the AirTag, and inform local law authorities if the user's safety is threatened. However, despite receiving notifications, authorities were unsure how to assist victims, and attempts to locate the stealthy AirTags were not always effective, according to recent reports.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-introduces-personal-safety-user-guide-airtags-concerns-and-other-issues-addressed-078905.html

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G Launch Could Be Nearing

Samsung is gearing up to launch some new smartphones in the Galaxy A series. Well, the talk is about the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G smartphones. These devices are expected to be unveiled sometime soon as these smartphones have been certified by the Bluetooth SIG group.



Apart from that, it looks like these upcoming Samsung smartphones - the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G could be launched soon in India as they have been spotted on the BIS certification site. Given that the predecessors of these devices - the Galaxy A32 and Galaxy A52 were launched last year, it makes sense to expect their arrival sometime soon.

As per the listing on the Bluetooth SIG website via SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy A33 could arrive in different variants with model numbers SM-A336B, SM-A336E, and SM-A336M. Likewise, the Galaxy A53 has been spotted in two variants - SM-A536B and SM-A536E. The listing shows that both the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G smartphones will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 and support dual SIM cards. While Samsung has not officially confirmed that it is working on these new smartphones, a set of reports have revealed what we can expect from these devices. Let's take a look at the same from here.

Talking about the Galaxy A33 5G, it is believed that the device could arrive with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display alongside a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera sensor. The device is expected to feature an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. A leaked render of the upcoming Samsung smartphone suggests that it will flaunt a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary camera sensor.

Other aspects to expect from the Galaxy A33 5G include a 13MP selfie camera sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 5000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G is likely to sport a 6.46-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint sensor under the display. It was speculated that the smartphone might arrive with an Exynos 1200 SoC alongside 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage space. Other goodies to expect include a 64MP triple-camera unit at the rear, a 32MP selfie camera sensor and a 5000mAh battery.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-galaxy-a335g-launch-nearing-078908.html

Redmi Could Bring Another Model Alongside Note 11S In India; Is It Redmi Note 11

Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi Note 11S on February 9. Now, it seems the brand will also bring another model of the Note 11 lineup. However, it remains to be seen which model will accompany the Note 11S. The Redmi Note 11 series comprising the Note 11, Note 11S, and the Note 11 Pro (4G and 5G) models was recently launched in the global market. Although the global variants come with different features compared to the Chinese variants.



The brand took its official Twitter handle to share a cryptic tweet and the caption by Redmi states "We are here to #SetTheBar and make it double!" Also, the teaser mentions 'THE BEASTS ARE COMING'. So, using 'S' hints that the brand might launch another model from the Note 11 lineup.

The brand did not mention the exact name of the model but it is expected to be the standard Note 11. The tweet also contains 'its 11:11', which means the brand might launch all models of the Note 11 lineup. We'll suggest you take it as a hint until official info comes out.

If the Note 11 is truly coming to the country, we expect it will offer similar features as the global variant. The Note 11 was launched with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and a punch-hole cutout to house the front-facing camera sensor. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage that also supports an additional storage option via a microSD card.

Running Android 11-based MIUI 13 custom skin, the phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The Note 11 has a triple camera system housing a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a pair of 2MP sensors. There is a 13MP selfie camera at the front.   Connectivity features include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C port, and Bluetooth 5.0. Lastly, it supports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security measures 163.56 x 75.78 x 8.75 mm in dimensions and weighs 195 grams.

Besides, the launch of the Redmi Smart Band Pro has been confirmed by the company. The Redmi Smart Band Pro will be launched on Feb 9 alongside the Note 11S handset in India. It will be available for purchase via Amazon. The upcoming Smart Band Pro was originally launched back in October in China alongside the Redmi Watch 2 Lite.

In terms of features, the band has a 1.47-inch AMOLED touch screen display and comes with 110+ sports modes. Other features include 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, music control, smart notifications, sleep tracking, and menstrual cycle tracking. For battery, the band packs a 200 mAh battery unit that is also claimed to last up to 14 days on a single charge. Lastly, the band is rated for 5ATM for water resistance.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-could-bring-another-model-alongside-note-11s-in-india-is-it-redmi-note-11-078909.html

Tecno Camon 19 Series To Arrive With Telescopic Macro Lens

Tecno, which is known for launching affordable smartphones launched the Camon 18 series smartphones last year. This series comprises multiple devices including the standard Camon 18, Camon 18P, Camon 18i, and Camon 18 Premier for various markets. Now, early rumors regarding the next-generation models in the Camon 19 series have emerged.



It looks like Tecno is prepping the launch of the next-generation smartphones in the Tecno Camon 19 series. A tipster Paras Guglani has shared the key details of these upcoming smartphones.

As per the tipster, the upcoming Tecno Camon 19 is likely in the development phase and could be released later this year. This new series is said to comprise four models including the Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G and Camon 19 Neo. It is also believed that the Camon 19 could be an LTE model while the Camon 19 Pro 5G could be a superior one with the rumored future lens from the company.

For the uniniaited, Tecno released a teaser of its new telescopic macro lens, which is touted to be the first 5x telescopic macro lens in the industry. Tecno claimed that there's scope for a bigger aperture on the extendable lens. This would make it ideal to shoot in low-lit environments. Additionally, the popular Chinese company said the design of the new camera is compact, surpassing the need for too much space under the hood.

However, Tecno has refrained from providing details. Besides this, the other details related to the upcoming Tecno Camon 19 series smartphones remain unknown. However, we can expect these devices to get certified by various authorities in the coming months.

To recap, the Tecno Camon 18, the standard variant in the series was launched in late 2021. The device was launched with a 6.8-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device bestows a triple-camera setup at the rear comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP secondary depth sensor, and an AI tertiary lens.

At the front, there is a 48MP selfie camera sensor as well.   There is a dual flash unit accompanying the camera arrangement. This camera module boasts 2K video recording and low-light photography mode with Tecno's TAIVOS technology. Also, there is support for video bokeh, night video mode, and slow-motion among others.

Powering the Tecno Camon 18 is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC teamed up with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. The smartphone also supports a memory extension of up to 7GB. A 5000mAh battery powers this smartphone, which is also accompanied by 18W fast charging support.

Tecno Camon 18 has been launched for Rs. 14,999 in the country. It has been launched in a single storage configuration with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. It comes in two color options - Iris Purple and Dusk Grey. Given that the next-generation smartphone series is in the making, we can expect it to bring upgraded features and specs to the tablet. We can get to know further clarty regarding the same in the coming weeks or months.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-camon-19-series-telescopic-macro-lens-rumors-078912.html

Apple Becomes Top Smartphone Brand In China; Outperforms Home-Grown Brands

When Chinese brands are planning to gain market share elsewhere, Apple hit homerun in China to become the number one brand. Apple has captured a whopping 23 percent market share in China in Q4 2021, which makes it the number one smartphone brand in the country, in terms of the number of devices sold per quarter.



According to a report from Counterpoint, several strategies have worked well for Apple to become the number one brand, and one such policy is the lower-priced entry-level models. On top of that, Apple has witnessed a whopping 32 percent year-on-year growth in China. This is clearly a win for Apple, especially considering the fact that the Chinese smartphone market saw a 9 percent decline in the overall sale numbers.

While Apple has been steadily increasing the iPhone sale in China, in-home brands like Vivo and Oppo have lost market shares and sales have declined in the last few quarters. While brands like Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi have a huge market share in markets like India, they seem to have lost control over their own markets. It is said that the newly launched iPhone 13 has led to this success in China, which costs as much as the iPhone 12. This time around, the base model came with 128GB storage and better 5G capabilities. On top of that, the decline of Huawei smartphones has also helped Apple to capture some more percentage of the market.

Out of 100 iPhone 13 sold in China, Apple has sold 53 iPhone 13, 23 iPhone 13 Pro Max, 21 iPhone 13 Pro, and five iPhone 13 mini. Although the iPhone 13 mini is the most affordable device in the iPhone 13 series, it has received lower traction, especially when compared to all the other models.   These numbers are similar to the sales figures of the iPhone 12 series of smartphones. Hence, several reports suggest that Apple might not launch the mini smartphone in the upcoming iPhone 14 series of smartphones. These reports definitely suggest that Apple is currently one of the best smartphone brands in the world and is selling a lot of smartphones.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/apple-becomes-top-smartphone-brand-in-china-outperforms-home-grown-brands-078919.html

BSNL Launches Three Prepaid Plans Under Rs. 20 With Up To 2GB Data

The State-run telecom operator BSNL has been getting a positive approach of late as it offers relatively cheaper prepaid recharge plans as compared to rivals. It started getting the love from users soon after other telecom operators such as Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Jio increased their prepaid tariff late last year.



Adding to this, BSNL also offers extended validity and data benefits to its subscribers. In terms of comparison, the private operators cut down benefits in select circles. Following this, there are reports that customers are porting to BSNL in large numbers in various circles. Now, BSNL has introduced three low-cost plans priced under Rs. 20. Let's take a look at these newly launched prepaid plans from here.

The three new prepaid plans from BSNL offer up to 2GB of additional data. These plans will come to help when the existing prepaid plan's daily data limit is exhausted. These are data vouchers priced at Rs. 13, Rs. 16, and Rs. 19. Notably, these plans offer up to 2GB of data and a validity of 1 day. As emergency vouchers, these will offer only 3G internet speeds in all circles.

The BSNL Rs. 13 prepaid plan bundles 2GB of data for browsing the net, streaming videos and more and offer a validity of 1 day besides the additional data benefit. The Rs. 16 prepaid plan offers 2GB of data and one day of validity but is available only in select circles. The last prepaid voucher is priced at Rs. 19 and offers 2GB of high-speed 3G data and has a 1 day. None of these plans offer voice and SMS benefits.

Given that mobile data is highly used these days and internet connectivity is significant, it can get quite frustrating to run out of data. So, if you have exhausted the data benefit of your existing plan, then you can recharge to any of these data vouchers priced under Rs. 20 to use it on top of your existing plan when you run out of data. If you are low on data or have run out of daily data limit on your existing plan, then you can check for these mini data recharge plans to get 2GB of extra data for a day.

Making it more attractive to users opting for BSNL, the telco is also offering free data benefits to those who make the switch. Last month, BSNL announced additional offers for subscribers who use their annual prepaid plan of Rs. 2,399. Those who subscribe to this plan will get an additional validity of 90 days.

Notably, this offer was slated to end on January 15 but the telco seems to have continued this offer. Going by this offer, the Rs. 2,399 prepaid plan that usually offers 365 days of validity will come with an extended validity of 90 days, which totals 455 days of validity without spending any additional amount. So, you can continue to get this additional data benefit until the telco puts an end to it.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/bsnl-launches-three-prepaid-plans-under-rs-20-2gb-data-078738.html

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Likely Enters Production In India: Here's What To Expect

Samsung is highly anticipated to unveil the next-generation flagship smartphones in the Galaxy S22 series. Besides these, the company is also prepping to launch a few other devices in the Galaxy M and Galaxy A series as well. One of the upcoming smartphones is the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. Now, the device is tipped to arrive in the Indian market sometime soon.



As per a report by 91mobiles, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has entered into production at the company's facility in Greater Noida. As mass production has debuted, the smartphone's launch could be slated for the near future. Additionally, the report has also leaked some live shots of the smartphone revealing what we can expect from it in terms of design and internals.

For now, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specifications are not known but a recent listing on the Geekbench benchmarking database has revealed what we can expect from the device. Especially, it has shed light on the possible hardware aspects of the Samsung smartphone.

Going by the same, the upcoming smartphone is believed to be launched with Android 12 OS out-of-the-box. It is also hinted to get the power from the Exynos 1200 SoC, which might change as the processor is yet to be announced. This processor could be teamed up with 6GB of RAM while we can expect other variants. The device has scored 726 points in the single-core test and 1,830 points in the multi-core test.

While the Geekbench listing does not reveal any further aspects of the smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G was spotted on a Safety Korea certification, which has also confirmed a few details. Going by the same, the device is believed to arrive with a massive 6000mAh battery.

Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is believed to be launched with an AMOLED display featuring an in-display fingerprint sensor. There could be a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera sensor. The other aspects to expect from the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G include up to 256GB of storage space and support for up to 25W fast charging support. We need to wait for further reports to know other details.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-m33-5g-likey-enters-production-india-078739.html

Microsoft Adds Five New Features To Teams; Big Help For Frontline Workers

Microsoft Teams is getting five new features aimed at helping frontline employees cope with stress. Walkie Talkie app, organizing virtual appointments, Microsoft Viva, Reflexis Shifts Connector, and audio notice for the misplaced device are among the new features.



For the Walkie Talkie app in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft has collaborated with Zebra mobile devices, but it will also be accessible for other cellphones. It could be easy for the company's entire team to stay up to speed on necessary and recommended training as per the Microsoft Viva learning app.

Microsoft said in a blog post that Microsoft Teams will now include five new features to help frontline workers cope with stress. According to the latest Work Trend Index from the American IT giant, 88 percent of frontline workers are "excited about job chances created by technology."

The Walkie Talkie app is the most important of the five new technologies introduced. Zebra's new app will be available on a variety of mobile devices. The push-to-talk (PTT) button on Zebra mobile devices uses Microsoft Teams' digital Walkie Talkie capabilities to empower frontline employees with clear, quick, and secure communication. On the other hand, the Walkie Talkie app will be available on Android and iOS devices as well as on Zebra mobile devices.

The second feature offered by Microsoft is the ability to manage virtual appointments. Workers will be able to "manage and request approvals in their business using Power Apps component framework (PCF) controls" with this capability. Frontline workers will be able to see a holistic view of virtual appointments as well as real-time data on wait times, queueing, missed appointments, and staffing delays due to this functionality.

The third upgrade is to the Microsoft Viva app, which allows employees to find, access, share, and track learning content from Microsoft Teams. The Viva learning app has unveiled major collaborations with EdCast and OpenSesame, which will give employees access to a wealth of information to help them upskill and train.

The fourth new feature for Microsoft Teams is Reflexis Shift Connector, which connects to Reflexis Workforce Scheduler (RWS) to create a "seamless, real-time sync for viewing, allocating, and monitoring shift requests." RWS is stated to help with worker autonomy, optimize scheduling, and provide frontline workers with access to their schedules when used in conjunction with Microsoft Teams.

Furthermore, Microsoft Teams will now send out a notification when a device is misplaced. The IT department will be able to send out an audio alert that will assist frontline staff in quickly locating the missing device. Moreover, frontline employees will be able to sign out all relevant apps with a single tap on Android smartphones to make the devices ready for the next worker.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/microsoft-adds-five-new-features-to-teams-big-help-for-frontline-workers-078748.html

Samsung Exynos 2200 Announced: Coming To Galaxy S22 Series Of Smartphones

After multiple delays, Samsung has finally launched its most powerful mobile processor -- the Exynos 2200. This is the first smartphone SoC to feature a custom AMD RDNA2 architecture-based GPU known as Xclipse GPU and here are the details on the all-new Exynos 2200, powering the upcoming Galaxy S22 series of smartphones in select markets.



The Exynos 2200 is fabbed using cutting-edge 4nm fabrication, similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and the Dimensity 2000 SoC. This makes this processor energy-efficient in comparison to the Exynos 1200, the predecessor of the Exynos 2200.

Samsung has put a lot of emphasis on the GPU of the Exynos 2200, which is custom designed in collaboration with AMD. The word Xclipse brings the "X" which stands for Exynos and eclipse, indicating the start of a new chapter in the mobile gaming era. The Xclipse 920 GPU offers features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing (RT) and variable rate shading (VRS), which were limited to PCs and consoles.

To improve the overall performance and energy efficiency, the Exynos 2200 also includes technologies like multi-IP governor (AMIGO). As the Exynos 2200 is an SoC, it is not just a GPU, and it does have an octa-core CPU setup along with a custom 5G modem, custom ISP, and more. There is also a custom AI engine with Dual-core NPU and DSP.

Coming to the CPU aspect of the Exynos 2200, the processor has eight CPU cores with a single primary high-performance core based on the ARM Cortex-X2 microarchitecture. Then there are three performance cores based on ARM Cortex-A710 microarchitecture, and four efficient cores based on ARM Cortex-A510 microarchitecture. This CPU design is similar to what we have seen on the Dimensity 2000 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen1.

The custom IPS on the Exynos 2200 is now capable of capturing and processing up to 200MP images in the single-camera mode. Similarly, it also supports 108MP image capture or a dual-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera and a 32MP secondary camera. As per the videos, the Exynos 2200 can encode and decode 4K HDR videos and 8K videos with up to 60fps.

Coming to the display support, the Exynos 2200 can power a 4K display with up to 120Hz refresh rate or a 2K display with up to 144Hz refresh rate. It also supports LPDDR5 type RAM and UFS 3.1 type storage for faster memory access. Samsung has confirmed that the Exynos 2200 is already in the production line. We believe that the Samsung Galaxy S22 series of smartphones will be the first to feature Exynos 2200.

In terms of features and specifications, the Exynos 2200 is on par with the competition. The GPU seems to be the highlighting factor of this SoC. However, we should get a clear idea of the capabilities of the Exynos 2200 once we start getting phones with this processor. Like every year, India will definitely receive the Exynos 2200 powered Galaxy S22, while the markets like the US will get Snapdragon 8 Gen1 powered Galaxy S22.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-exynos-2200-announced-coming-to-galaxy-s22-series-of-smartphones-078740.html

Tecno Pop 5 Pro India Launch Officially Teased; 6000mAh Battery, Notch Display Confirmed

Tecno launched the Tecno Pop 5 LTE last week in India. Now, the brand has confirmed to announce another device under the Pop series named the Tecno Pop 5 Pro. As the name suggests, the upcoming Tecno Pop 5 Pro is expected to be an upgraded version of the current Tecno Pop 5 LTE.



The battery and front panel design of the smartphone have been teased by the company. Separately, a leak has also brought a few key specs of the upcoming Tecno Pop 5 Pro to light.

The brand took to its official Twitter handle to tease the arrival of the Tecno Pop 5 Pro in India. The official teaser confirms that the device will be powered by a huge 6,000 mAh battery unit and the phone will feature a water-drop notch to house the front-facing camera sensor. The brand has not revealed the launch date yet. Rumors suggested the Tecno Pop 5 Pro will arrive before February 2022 in India.

Apart from the battery, the brand has not shared any other key features of the device. However, PassionateGeekz has revealed few details of the Tecno Pop 5 Pro. The device will ship with a 6.52-inch HD+ display which could be an IPS or a TFT panel.

Under the hood, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro will get its power from the MediaTek Helio A22 chip paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is believed to support a microSD slot for additional storage expansion. Other details like charging support and camera features are still under wraps. We expect to get more info in the coming days.

As of now, there is no hint regarding the pricing, we expect the device will cost a bit expensive compared to the Tecno Pop 5 which was announced at Rs. 6,299. This means the upcoming Pro variant will come at least under Rs. 10,000 segment.   Besides, Tecno is all set to launch the Pova Neo smartphone on January 20 in India. It will also come with a 6,000 mAh battery. Other features could include a 120Hz display, Helio G25 chipset, and so on.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-pop-5-pro-india-launch-officially-teased-6000mah-battery-notch-display-confirmed-078741.html

Vivo T1 5G Indian Variants Tipped; Launch Timeline Also Revealed

Vivo was supposed to replace its Y series phones with the T series back in December. Now, 91 Mobiles (via tipster Mukul Sharma) has acquired some additional information on the Vivo T-series.   The Vivo T1 will be the first phone in the 'T' family to be released in India, and it will be available in March. As we get closer to the launch, the company will soon publish the actual date. The report also says that it will feature 5G network connectivity.



Moreover, Mukul Sharma suggested the Vivo T1 will also be available in two variants8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. However, there may be a 12GB variant as well, although this cannot be confirmed at this time. Unfortunately, that's pretty much all we know about the phone right now, but we already know its characteristics because the Vivo T1 debuted in China in October 2021. The Indian variant's specifications are likely to be identical.

Vivo T1 and the Vivo T1x were released in China in October. The Indian version is expected to be identical to the Chinese one in terms of specifications. If this is correct, the Vivo smartphone will come pre-installed with Android 11 and Origin OS 1.0. The phone will include a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC will power the Vivo T1, which will be paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Vivo T1 comes with a triple back camera system that includes a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a 16MP selfie camera on the front.

The Vivo T1 has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone port for connectivity. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor are among the onboard sensors. The Vivo T1 has a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 44W rapid charging. It weighs 192 grams and measures 164.70x76.68x8.49mm.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-t1-5g-indian-variants-tipped-launch-timeline-also-revealed-078745.html

Realme 9i With Snapdragon 680, 33W Dart Charge Launched At Rs. 13,999; India Sale Date

As promised, Realme has today announced the Realme 9i in India which is the successor of the Realme 8i. The latest one comes with several upgrades in terms of design and features as well. The Realme 9i increases 33% charging speed compared to the Realme 8i and other features include a Snapdragon chip, triple cameras, and so on. However, the phone has been launched at the same price and storage variants as the Realme 8i.



The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and the Dragon Trail Pro glass protection. The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC handles the processing which is paired with Adreno 610 GPU and up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage that can also be expanded up to 1TB. The phone also supports Realme's powerful Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology allows the 6GB of memory to be expanded by up to 5GB. On the software front, the Realme 9i runs Android 11 OS with Realme UI 2.0. Moreover, the device is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support.



The camera department is handled by a 50MP triple rear camera system and a 16MP selfie camera sensor which is placed into a punch-hole cutout. The main 50MP lens of the Realme 9i is assisted by a pair of 2MP sensors. For connectivity, the device supports 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging. Lastly, the Realme 9i has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and measures 164.4X75.7X8.4mm, and weighs 190 grams.

The Realme 9i price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the high-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

The phone will be available for purchase in Prism Black and Prism Blue color options starting January 25. It can be purchased via an early sale (on January 22) via Flipkart and Realme.com. There will be a discount for ICICI Bank card holders.

The successor Realme 9i comes with similar 50MP triple cameras; however, the design of the camera module gives the Realme 9i a premium look. Besides, you'll get the latest Snapdragon 680 chip, while the Realme 8i runs the MediaTek G96. Further, the Realme 9i also supports extended RAM technology.

However, if you are already using the Realme 8i, then considering the Realme 9i won't be worth it. As it also skips 5G connectivity, you can easily get a 5G-enabled device along with a better display in this range.

Also, the recently launched Vivo V21e with the same Snapdragon 680 can be purchased at Rs. 12,990. It also comes with Eye Protection Mode to filter out the blue light and give a comfortable viewing experience. However, the Vivo smartphone does not support a higher refresh rate.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/realme-9i-with-snapdragon-680-33w-dart-charge-launched-at-rs-13-999-india-sale-date-078746.html

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Might Not Support Fast-Charging; 3C Certification Website Reveals

We already know that Samsung is working on the successor of the Galaxy A52 dubbed the Galaxy A53. However, rumors suggested Samsung won't launch the 4G variant for the Galaxy A53. Last month, a report revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A53 production in India has begun at the Samsung's Greater Noida factory.



The possible design and features were also leaked online. Besides, the device was recently spotted on the BIS listing. Now, the Galaxy A53 5G has been spotted on the 3C certification website.

The smartphone has been spotted (via MySmartPrice) on the 3C certification website with model number SM-A5360. The 3C certification listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will come with a 15W charging adapter which will carry the model number EP-TA200.

In terms of design, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is said to share a similar design as the Galaxy A52. The back panel will have a flat design and a rectangular module that will house a quad-camera setup along with an LED flash. Upfront, the Galaxy A53 5G will sport a punch-hole cutout to house the front-facing camera sensor. The USB Type-C port and the speaker grille will be placed on the bottom edge.

It is also said to skip a 3.5mm headphone jack. Coming to the features, the device is tipped to feature an AMOLED panel that will support a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it could use the Snapdragon 778G processor or in-house Exynos 1200 processor paired with 6GB RAM. On the software front, it will ship with Android 12 OS. Other features are expected to include an in-display fingerprint sensor, a 5,000 mAh battery unit, and so on.

As of now, there is no info regarding the launch timeline. Looking at the other features, we can say it will be a mid-range device. So, we have expected it might feature a fast-charging tech. If it will indeed come with a 15W charging adapter, then it could be a drawback in this range. Although, Samsung has not revealed any key specs as of now. So, it's better to take as speculations.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-might-not-support-fast-charging-3c-certification-website-reveals-078752.html

Redmi Note 11 Series Global Launch Set For January 26

Finally, the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones is all set to go official in the global markets. The company just announced that these smartphones will be launched outside China on January 26. Notably, the series comprising three models - the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ went official in China last year.



Talking about the global launch event, Redmi has confirmed to host an event on January 26 at 5:30 PM IST. At this event, the company is all set to bring three new smartphones to the global market. It looks like we can expect these phones to have some changes as compared to the Chinese variants.

The company has taken to its official Twitter handle to share the launch date of these smartphones. The teaser image shows the flat edges of the Redmi Note 11 smartphone and it reads "Rise To The Challenge". There is a microsite for the launch event. Some aspects that the Redmi Note 11 series global variants might feature include an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 108MP primary camera sensor at the rear, and support for 67W/120W fast charging.

The standard Redmi Note 11 bestows a 6.6-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a FHD+ resolution. Under its hood, the smartphone uses an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC with 5G support. There are multiple variants such as 4GB RAM + 128GB storage space, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage space, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage space and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage space.

For imaging, the Redmi smartphone makes use of a 50MP primary camera sensor with an 8MP depth sensor. At the front, it houses a 16MP selfie camera sensor within the punch-hole cutout. A 5000mAh battery powers the smartphone from within alongside 33W fast charging support. Other aspects include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, IP53 water resistance and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Talking about the Redmi Note 11 Pro, the smartphone features a relatively bigger 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor alongside 6GB RAM + 128GB storage space, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage space and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage space. Running Android 11 topped with MIUI 12.5, the smartphone comes with a 108MP primary camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The selfie camera is the same as on the standard variant. Powering it from within is a 5160mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ retains the same aspects as the Redmi Note 11 Pro except for the difference in the battery charging capacity. Notably, this most advanced variant comes with 120W fast charging and a 4500mAh battery. This is the fastest charging support on a mainstream phone and it can charge it from 0 to 100% in just 15 minutes. Apart from this, the storage, display, camera, processor and other aspects remain the same.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-note-11-series-global-launch-set-for-january-26-078756.html

iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max Features Tipped Again; Pill-Shaped Hole-Punch Cutout Expected

iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max have resurfaced with the rumored pill-shaped hole-punch cutout render on the internet. The rendering depicts a two-hole design that Apple claims to be unique. A developer called Jeff Grossman shared an image of the iPhone 14 Pro prototype with a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout a few days ago, prompting this development. According to many reports, Apple will deploy a hole-punch display, with Face ID technology relocated beneath the panel.



The pill-shaped cutout on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models will have two holes, according to the renders given by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), and will "not be similar to all the pill models from Huawei."

An iPhone 14 Pro mockup recently revealed a pill-shaped notch, although only one lens was visible. Both hole-punch cutouts will be visible on the iPhone 14 models, according to Young. Last week, tipster LeaksApplePro said that the iPhone 14 will start at $799 (approximately Rs. 59,000), that the iPhone 14 Max will start at $899 (about Rs. 66,400), that the iPhone 14 Pro will start at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 81,200), and that the iPhone 14 Pro Max will cost at least $1,199. (roughly Rs. 88,600).

This, according to the source, is attributable to rising production expenses. He also claims that "the difference between the [iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro needs to be more than $100."Mark Gurman, an Apple expert, also stated on his podcast 'Power On' that he believes Apple will eliminate the notch on some devices in 2022.

According to a tip, the iPhone 14 Pro would cost $100 (approximately Rs. 7,400) more than the iPhone 13 Pro. It also claims that due to increased production expenses, the price gap between the upcoming iPhone 14 Max model and the iPhone 14 Pro might be more than $100.The tipster also claims that production costs are rising, and that "the gap between the iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro has to be more than $100."

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/iphone-14-pro-14-pro-max-features-tipped-again-pill-shaped-hole-punch-cutout-expected-078681.html

Anker Soundcore Life Note 3 TWS Earphones Launched In India; Price & Specifications

Life Note 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched in India on Wednesday (Jan 12) by Soundcore by Anker. Active noise cancellation (ANC), a Gaming Mode, and Bass Up Technology are few of the features on the audio accessory. According to the manufacturer, these earphones might last up to 35 hours on a single charge.



The earbuds have a discover feature that allows customers to locate their earbuds if they go misplaced. The Soundcore Life Note 3 earbuds are water-resistant to IPX5 standards.

The Soundcore Life Note 3 TWS earphones offer small, ergonomic earbuds that are charged by a glossy shell with a carbon fiber pattern finish. They come with bespoke 11mm composite drivers and exclusive Bass Up Technology, which is said to enhance bass in real-time. The Soundcore app can be used to operate the earbuds, which allows users to create an EQ profile and select from 22 preset equalizer settings.

The Soundcore by Anker earphones includes multi-mode active noise cancellation, which is supposed to sync noise cancellation with the location for a better listening experience. The Soundcore app allows users to switch between Transport, Outdoor, and Indoor modes. Transparency Modes are also available on the Soundcore Life Note 3 TWS earphones: full, vocal, and enhanced vocal.

Furthermore, the Soundcore Life Note 3 earbuds contain six microphones, which, when combined with an innovative algorithm to tune out extraneous noises, claim to provide a crisp calling experience. Gaming mode, which can be set via the Soundcore app for an immersive audio experience, is one of the earphones' USPs. The 'Find my headset' option can also be used to locate a misplaced earphone. When the app is engaged, the misplaced earbud will make a loud noise to aid in its recovery.   The Life Note 3 earbuds, according to Soundcore, can last up to 35 hours on a single charge. They have Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity and can be fully charged in three hours.

The Soundcore Life Note 3 TWS earphones are priced at Rs. 7,999 in India. The Soundcore by Anker earphones come in a black color option and can be purchased on Flipkart.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/anker-soundcore-life-note-3-tws-earphones-launched-in-india-price-specifications-078683.html

OnePlus Buds Z2 With Active Noise Cancellation Launched In India; Price And Specifications Confirmed

OnePlus has revealed the Buds Z2 fully wireless earphones in India, alongside the highly anticipated OnePlus 9RT. The OnePlus Buds Z2 includes an 11mm dynamic driver, Dolby Atmos support, OnePlus Fast Pair support, touch controls, and more. The OnePlus TWS earbuds are the successors of the original OnePlus Buds Z.



In India, the OnePlus Buds Z2 is available in Black and White and cost Rs. 4,999. The earbuds will be available as part of the Red Cable First sale on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store app on January 17th, followed by open sales on January 18th via the official store, Amazon.in, Flipkart, and select partner stores. Customers who purchase the earbuds will be eligible to win the OnePlus 9RT smartphone.

The dynamic driver of the OnePlus Buds Z2 is 11mm. The earphones have a deep bass response and are compatible with Android and iOS smartphones that support Bluetooth 5.2. The earbuds support the AAC codec, as well as Dolby Atmos and OnePlus Fast Pair.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 has a noise-canceling rating of up to 40db (Active Noise Cancellation). The OnePlus Buds Z2 has a physical anti-wind noise design and a 3-mic DNN noise reduction technology. Touch controls can be used to alter the current soundtrack, activate the voice assistant, and play/pause the music.

The earphones are sweat and water-resistant to IP55, while the case is water-resistant to IPX4. The OnePlus Buds Z2 are 33x22x21.8mm in size and 4.5g in weight. The charging case, on the other hand, is 73.1536.8029.07mm in length and 40.5g in weight.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/oneplus-buds-z2-with-active-noise-cancellation-launched-in-india-price-and-specifications-confirmed-078706.html

Jabra To Offer Discounts On Earphones Range During Republic Day Sales

Jabra has announced that the Elite 4 Active, Elite 7 Active, Elite 3, Elite 2, Elite 85t, Elite 75t, and the Elite Active 75t will all be available at discounted price during the Republic Day sales this weekend on Amazon, Flipkart, and other online stores.



Other e-commerce platforms will also provide a discount on true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The majority of Jabra TWS earphones have recently been released in India, with the most recent being the Jabra Elite 4 Active, which was released on December 31.

Jabra will be offering up to a 50% discount on seven of its TWS earphones. From January 16, a discount will be available on the Jabra Elite 4 Active, Elite 7 Active, Elite 3, Elite 2, Elite 85t, Elite 75t, and the Elite Active 75t. Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale 2022, Flipkart's Big Saving Days Sale, Croma, Reliance Digital, Tata Cliq, Poorvika, and authorized resellers will all be offering discounts on Jabra's TWS headphones.

The Jabra Elite 4 Active TWS earphones were released on December 31, feature a Secure Active Fit ergonomic wing-free design for a noise-isolating fit. They have active noise cancellation (ANC) and a HearThrough function that may be adjusted. They have 6mm drivers as well as a Spotify tap playback capability. The Elite 4 Active is waterproof to IP57 and has Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity.

ANC and HearThrough are also included in the Jabra Elite 7 Active. For a more secure fit, they have a "ShakeGrip coating." They are claimed to have a battery life of up to eight hours on a single charge and up to 30-hours with the charging case.

The Jabra Elite 3 has 6mm drivers and a four-microphone call technology, just like the Elite 7 Active and the Elite 2. The IP55-rated TWS earbuds have a battery life of up to seven hours on a single charge. The Jabra Elite 2 earbuds, on the other hand, are the cheapest of the TWS headphones. They also have 6mm drivers, an EQ that can be customized, and noise isolation. Bluetooth v5.2 is used for connectivity.

The Jabra Elite 85t was released in India in September 2020 and includes ANC, a USB Type-C plug for charging, Qi wireless charging, and a charging case that provides up to 25 hours of battery life. The charging case for the Jabra Elite 75t, which was released in 2018, provides up to 28 hours of battery life and can be charged via a USB Type-C interface. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri are also supported. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a battery life of up to 28 hours. They're also dust and water-resistant, with an IP57 rating.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/jabra-to-offer-discounts-on-earphones-range-during-republic-day-sales-078712.html

Apple's iPad Pro 2022 To Get Magsafe Wireless Charging Functionality; Other Features To Check Out

Apple is set to release a slew of new products this year, including the Mac Pro, iMac Pro, and the Mac mini. According to the rumors, the company would also release a revamped MacBook Air and an entry-level MacBook Pro.



The tech giant may possibly release an iPad Pro model with wireless charging and a new external monitor. Mark Gurman reported in his 'Power On' newsletter that the Apple iPad Pro 2022 model could have a redesigned design and wireless charging functionality.

Apple is experimenting with MagSafe charging technology for the upcoming iPad Pro. It is a magnetic environment-based wireless charging method. This technology was first introduced by Apple with the iPhone 12. According to the source, Apple may add reverse wireless charging in the upcoming iPad Pro, allowing the iPad to function as a wireless charging point on its own. According to 9to5mac, "the business is exploring a similar MagSafe solution for the iPad Pro." Wireless charging will most likely be slower than connecting a charger directly into the iPad's Thunderbolt connector, which will continue in future versions."

Along with providing the rear of the iPad Pro a glass body, it is reported that Apple is now moving away from the aluminum body seen on the iPhone. With the iPhone, the firm has progressively begun to provide a glass body on the rear. According to reports, Apple is exploring a wireless charging technology similar to MagSafe for the iPad Pro 2022, which will be slower than wired charging.

According to the report, it is too early to predict Apple's new iPad Pro's development, which indicates that these features can be avoided even before the final resale.   According to the company's plans for the iPod Mini, a narrow screen border can be provided, and the home button can be removed. Apple last updated the iPod Mini in 2019, when it added an A12 Bionic chipset and compatibility for the first-generation Apple Pencil. Unlike other models, the Mini features large bezels around the display.

For the new generation iPad Pro and iPad Mini, Apple is reportedly working on a slimmer version of the iPad Pro and the iPad Mini, termed as the entry-level iPad for students. Simultaneously, the normal iPad mini may be released with the iPad Mini by the end of this year.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/tablet/news/apple-s-ipad-pro-2022-to-get-magsafe-wireless-charging-functionality-other-features-to-check-out-078728.html

English to be introduce in Telangana Government schools

The Telangana cabinet has decided to introduce English medium in all government schools in the state from the academic year 2022-23 and regulate fee in private schools, junior and degree colleges. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting convened on Monday, an official release said, PTI reported.



The cabinet has constituted a subcommittee of ministers headed by Education Minister Sabita Indra Reddy to study and prepare guidelines on the issues. At the meeting, the cabinet also gave its nod to "Mana Vooru Mana Badi" (Our Village-Our School) scheme at a cost of Rs 7,289 crore for better infrastructure facilities and quality education in the government schools.

"The cabinet felt that the parents in rural areas are ready to send their children to the government schools if medium of instruction is in English. Hence, the cabinet decided to have English as the medium of instruction in the government schools and to develop infrastructure accordingly," the release said.

The government also decided to draw up an action plan to train teachers to impart education in English to students at the primary level, to make environment in the schools attractive for the children, keep the premises clean and tidy, improve the mid day meal programme.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/english-to-be-introduce-in-telangana-government-schools-3360296.html

Howrah Amaravati Express derailed near Goa's Dudhsagar, all passengers and staff on board safe

The Vasco-Da-Gama Howrah Amaravati Express derailed near Goa's Dudhsagar. As per latest reports, all passengers and staff on board are safe. The incident happened around 8.56 am, after the front pair of the train's wheels got derailed.



Vasco-Da-Gama Howrah Amaravati Express derailed between Dudhsagar and Caranzol (in Goa) today at 8.56 am when the front pair of wheels of its leading loco derailed.

No casualty or injury was reported in the incident. As per railway officials, the full rake of the train was unaffected and was being backed towards Dudhsagar by ART (Accident Relief Train). Senior officers are monitoring the situation closely. The incident comes day after the incident at West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district where nine people lost their lives after the Bikaner-Guwahati Express met with an accident due to "some issue" with the equipment of the locomotive.

Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/howrah-amaravati-express-derailed-near-goa-s-dudhsagar-all-passengers-and-staff-on-board-safe-3360299.html

Xiaomi 11T Pro RAM, Price, Storage Tipped Ahead Of India Launch

Xiaomi will introduce the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India on January 19th. On the Xiaomi India website, the firm has been teasing major aspects of the device. Furthermore, the Xiaomi 11T Pro was already released in Europe, so we are familiar with its characteristics. T the Xiaomi 11T Pro India variant will come in three storage configurations. Rumors also suggest a price estimate for the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India.



The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is used to protect the display. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset under the hood. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge rapid charging capabilities.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a triple camera configuration, which includes a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera is situated in a punch-hole cutout in the center. It comes pre-installed with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. Harman Kardon tuned dual stereo speakers are included with the 11T Pro.

5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C connector are among the connectivity possibilities. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is 164.1x76.9x8.8mm in size and 204 grams in weight.

There will be three RAM and storage options for the Xiaomi 11T Pro: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB. In addition, the smartphone has IP68 water and dust-resistant rating.

For security, the Xiaomi 11T Pro sports a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well as face unlock. In India, the device is expected to cost roughly Rs 40,000. It will compete with the recently released OnePlus 9RT in terms of pricing and specifications. On January 19th, the Xiaomi 11T Pro will be available for purchase on Amazon and the company's own website.

Three colors are available for the phone: Meteorite Grey with Moonlight White and Celestial Blue. The gadget is also HDR10+ certified and has a 20:9 aspect ratio.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/xiaomi-11t-pro-ram-price-storage-tipped-ahead-of-india-launch-078704.html

Every iPhone 14 Model To Feature 120Hz Refresh Rate Display

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max are currently the only iPhone models which support a 120Hz refresh rate display. This will change this year, as all four models of the iPhone 14 series of smartphones will feature a 120Hz LTPO OLED display with FHD+ resolution.



Apple will announce the iPhone 14 series of smartphones in the third quarter of 2022. The series will consist of four smartphones -- the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Due to the lackluster sale figures of the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini, the company is said to discontinue the iPhone 14 mini.

According to a research note by Jeff Pu, Apple will offer identical display and memory configurations on both Pro and non-Pro iPhone 14 models. This means the differentiating factors between the two will be limited to the build quality and the camera setup.

If we look at the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini, the devices come with just 4GB RAM. Similarly, the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max offer 6GB of RAM. Jeff Pu also suggests that all the variants of the iPhone 14 series of smartphones will feature 6GB of RAM. Do note that, an earlier report suggested that the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max might offer 8GB RAM. However, this is not happening due to supply-chain issues.

There are a few things that do not make any sense. Jeff Pu claims that the base variant of the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will offer 256GB of internal storage. However, he also claims that the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max will offer 64GB storage on the base variant.

Given the base model of the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 13 offers 128GB of internal storage, it is difficult to believe the fact that Apple will go back to offering just 64GB. Hence, take this entire prediction with a grain of salt.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/every-iphone-14-model-to-feature-120hz-refresh-rate-display-078705.html

Vivo V21e With Snapdragon 680 Processor, Virtual RAM Support Launched At Rs. 12,990

Vivo has recently announced mid-range V23 series smartphones in India. Now, the company has brought another smartphone named Vivo V21e in the country. Despite being a budget phone, it comes with virtual RAM support, Eye Protection Mode, and fast charging technology. However, the Vivo V21e has been introduced with a single storage option. Check here the pricing and key specs of the latest Vivo V21e.



The price of the Vivo V21e has been set at Rs. 12,990 for the sole 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM option. It can be purchased Diamond Glow and Midnight Blue color options via the brand's official store and other retail outlets across the country.

The Vivo V21e has a 6.51-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) LCD Halo Full View display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It also supports Eye Protection Mode which filters out the blue light to give a comfortable viewing experience. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC which will also power the upcoming Realme 9i smartphone.

The 64GB onboard storage of the phone can also be expanded up to 1TB using a dedicated microSD slot. The Vivo V21e ships with Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12. For imaging, there is a dual-rear camera system including a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP lens. Upfront, it has an 8MP sensor for selfies and videos.

Moreover, the device packs a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 18W fast charging support. Other features include Multi Turbo 5.0 technology, Ultra Game Mode to enhance your gaming experience, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. For connectivity, the Vivo V21e supports 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, and USB Type-C port for charging.

If you are looking for a budget smartphone under Rs. 15,000, can consider the Vivo V21e. Along with the great design, you'll get a powerful mid-range processor that can handle day-to-day usage and gaming without any issue, 18W fast charging, and so on. However, the smartphone does not support a higher refresh rate and the 5G connectivity which can be drawbacks in this price range.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-v21e-with-snapdragon-680-processor-virtual-ram-support-launched-at-rs-12-990-078713.html

Vivo X80 Pro Plus Complete Specs Leak: On Par With Other 2022 Flagships?

Vivo recently launched the X70 series of flagship smartphones, and the company is already gearing up for the launch of the successor to the same --the Vivo X80 Pro Plus and the Vivo X80 Pro. A Twitter user named Sam has now leaked the specifications of both models, and here are the details regarding the same.



The Vivo X80 Pro Plus will be the upcoming flagship smartphone from the company, which is on par with the devices like the Xiaomi 12, Realme GT 2 Pro, and even the recently launched OnePlus 10 Pro. As expected, the Vivo X80 Pro Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with up to 12GB RAM.

When it comes to storage, the Vivo X80 Pro Plus will be available with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of storage. This makes the first Vivo smartphone to offer a whopping 1TB of storage. The phone will not feature a microSD card slot but will include two SIM card slots with support for 5G network on both slots.

Another highlight of the Vivo X80 Pro Plus is the display. The Vivo X80 Pro Plus will come with a 6.78-inch LTPO (2.0) 120Hz refresh rate display with QHD+ native resolution. This is an E5 AMOLED display, which will consume less power when compared to previous generation OLED panels.

The USP of the Vivo X80 Pro Plus seems to be the camera setup. The phone will have a quad-camera setup at the back with three 50MP sensors, one for wide-angle, one for ultra-wide angle, one for telephoto zooming, and a 48MP sensor. Additionally, the smartphone will also have a 50MP selfie camera with support for auto-focus.

The Vivo X80 Pro Plus will have a special V1 Chip for image processing. Lastly, the phone will support 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone will also have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and will use LPDDR5 type RAM and an X-axis linear motor.

In terms of pricing, the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage will cost 5499 Yuan or around Rs. 60,000. Similarly, the 512GB and 1TB model with 12GB RAM will cost 5999 Yuan or around Rs. 65,000, and 6999 Yuan or around Rs. 70,000, according to the leak.

The Vivo X80 Pro will be a toned-down version of the Plus model. This variant comes with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The processor will be clubbed with 8/12GB of RAM with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. Just like the high-end model, do not expect a memory card slot on the Vivo X80 Pro too.

The Vivo X80 Pro will come with the same sized 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and this will also be an E5-type panel. However, this will be an FHD+ resolution display and will be based on LTPO 1.0 technology.

The Vivo X80 Pro will also have a quad-camera setup with three 50MP sensors and a 12MP telephoto zoom lens. The device will have a 44MP selfie camera with support for eye detection autofocus. The entire camera will be powered by the V1 Chip.

There is 66W wired and 50W wireless charging support. And the Vivo X80 Pro also has a Z-axis linear motor for improved optics. As per the pricing, the base model of the Vivo X80 Pro with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is expected to cost 4599 Yuan or Rs. 50,000, the mid-tier model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is said to cost 4999 Yuan or Rs. 55,000. Lastly, the high-end model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage might come with a price tag of 5499 Yuan or Rs. 60,000.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/vivo-x80-pro-plus-specs-leak-078714.html

Tecno Pova Neo Launching On January 20 In India; 6,000mAh Battery, Helio G25 Chip Onboard

Tecno recently unveiled the budget POP 5 LTE smartphone priced at Rs. 6,299 in India. Now, the brand is all set to announce the Tecno Pova Neo in the country. The brand took to its official Twitter handle to reveal that the Tecno Pova Neo is launching on January 20 in India.



Apart from this, the brand has not revealed anything yet. However, the device was originally launched last month in the international market. So, we can safely assume what it can offer in terms of specification.

In terms of features, the Tecno Pova Neo will have a 6.8-inch display with support for an HD+ (1640 x 720 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There hole-punch cutout at the front to house the 8MP selfie camera. At the rear panel, the device will come with dual cameras which will include a 13MP main lens and a secondary lens.

The device will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 chip which will be paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage that is believed to support additional storage expansion. Moreover, the device will run Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 on top and pack a 6,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Other aspects include a physical fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, charging port, Bluetooth connectivity, and so on.

As of now, the pricing of the smartphone has not been revealed. The Tecno Pova Neo was launched with a price tag of NGN 75,100 (roughly Rs. 13,800) for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. However, a previous report suggested the Indian variant of the Tecno Pova Neo will come with a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option.



Also, the same report claimed that Tecno will offer free earbuds worth Rs. 1,499 while purchasing the Pova Neo. Further, the phone will be available in blue and black color options and is expected to go on sale via leading e-commerce sites in India. The sale date will be announced on the launch day.

The higher refresh rate and the massive battery will be the plus points for the upcoming Tecno Pova Neo. However, we will request our readers to take this as speculations as the brand has not shared any key specs of the phone. The Indian variant might also come with slight changes.

Besides, the brand is also confirmed to launch its first-ever 5G smartphone Tecno Pova 5G this month in India. The smartphone is already available in the international market which was launched with features like MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, a 6,000 mAh battery, 50MP triple cameras, and so on. The brand has also confirmed that Tecno Pova 5G will be priced between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 20,000 in the country. The exact launch date of the Tecno Pova 5G is yet to be revealed.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-pova-neo-launching-on-january-20-in-india-6-000mah-battery-helio-g25-chip-onboard-078710.html

OnePlus 9RT Is Up For Sale; Price, Specifications And Where To Buy

OnePlus 9RT was recently released in India. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and sports a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz Fluid Amoled display. Besides, it has a 50MP main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery backs the smartphone.



Interested purchasers of the OnePlus 9RT won't have to wait much longer in India, since the device's maiden sale began today (Jan 17). Here's a quick rundown of the OnePlus 9RT pricing in India, as well as detailed specifications and where to buy it.

The OnePlus 9RT's maiden sale has already begun in India, and interested buyers can purchase the handset at Oneplus.in or Amazon India. In the country, the gadget is available in two memory configurations: 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. The former costs Rs 42,999, while the latter costs Rs 46,999. If you buy the OnePlus 9RT on Amazon, you can get up to Rs 4,000 in bank discounts, bringing the final price down to Rs 38,999. You can also get Rs 7,200 in Jio perks.

Customers will receive a 6-month subscription to Spotify Premium for free, as well as the option to purchase the OnePlus Band (MRP Rs 1,699) for Rs 999 or the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earbuds (MRP Rs 1,999) for Rs 1,499.Nano Silver and Hacker Black are the two color options for the OnePlus 9RT.

The OnePlus 9RT is equipped with a 6.62-inch Full HD+ Fluid Amoled display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, Display P3 color gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The OnePlus 9RT is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor, which can be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The OnePlus 9RT has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 16MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro lens for photography. A 16MP front camera is set behind a left-aligned single punch-hole cutout for selfies. The device is 162.2 x 74.6 x 8.29mm in size and weighs 198.5g. The OnePlus 9RT includes two stereo speakers as well as Dolby Atmos support for audiophiles. Finally, the OnePlus 9RT includes a 4,500 mAh battery and a USB Type-C charging connection that supports 65W fast charging. The features of the OnePlus 9RT are similar to those of the China model, although the OS is Android 11 rather than Android 12.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-9rt-is-up-for-sale-price-specifications-and-where-to-buy-078721.html

OnePlus 11 Pro Could Feature Rotating Camera Module: Here Is The Proof

As we currently await the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro, the latest flagship smartphone in India, the company might already be working on its successor. Most brands start working on a device at least 48 months before the official launch, and we already have some details regarding the successor of the OnePlus 10 Pro.



The successor to the OnePlus 10 Pro is likely to be called the OnePlus 11 Pro. LetsGoDigital has now found a new patent filed by OnePlus, which indicates the possible camera design of the next flagship smartphone from OnePlus -- the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The new technology replaces multiple camera sensors and features a single big camera sensor with support for a 180-degree rotation. This patent was submitted to World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in 2020 and here are a few details regarding the same.

The OnePlus 11 Pro could be the first smartphone to incorporate this new camera module. The camera system is said to use magnets, which allow the users to rotate the lens. This idea is likely to mimic the technology featured on digital cameras with a tilt display. On top of that, the rotating camera might also feature improved video recording capability.

Due to the sheer size of the camera module, an OnePlus smartphone with this technology might feature a massive image sensor, which should improve low-light photography and videography. It is also expected to offer an improved stabilization technology. It is said that the stabilization technology on this camera module could be similar to Apple's sensor-shift OIS technology, featured on the iPhone 13 series of smartphones.

As this technology removes the dedicated ultrawide angle and telephotos lens, a single lens should be able to offer all those features with support for physical or optical zooming capability. The usage of the same sensor will result in the same high-quality pictures on all modes.

Do note that brands like OnePlus register several patents every year. However, only a handful of these will make their way to real-world products. There is a high chance that OnePlus might just showcase this technology on a prototype, and the OnePlus 11 Pro could just come with a normal camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-11-pro-could-feature-rotating-camera-module-here-is-the-proof-078724.html

Google Pixel Notepad Could Be Company's First Foldable Smartphone

Google is tipped to be working on a foldable smartphone for quite some time and we have come across various leaks related to this upcoming smartphone. The previous leaks and speculations that showed the upcoming offering from the tech giant referred to the device as Google Pixel Fold. Now, a report has revealed the possible name and its alleged pricing as well.



As per a new report by 9to5Google, the first foldable smartphone from the stable of Google could be dubbed Google Pixel Notepad instead of its previous moniker - Google Pixel Fold. The citing a source familiar with the development has stated that the Google Pixel Notepad is the working name of the upcoming foldable smartphone. Also, it stated that the company considered Google Pixel Longbook but then proceeded with Notepad.

Though the name has been tipped now, there is a possibility that this could change before its commercial launch. Usually, Google has a number in the name of the smartphone. This time, it appears to have removed the same due to the foldable form factor, which is an experiment from Google and a different one from the devices in its portfolio. Having said that, we can expect the upcoming model to miss out on a number.

What's interesting is that the development of the Google Pixel Notepad name has come just days after it was revealed via the animations in the Android 12L build. Going by the same, it looks like the Google Pixel Notepad and Oppo Find N could be similar in terms of looks. Also, these might not resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series smartphones due to the wider screen on unfolding.

From the existing leaks and speculations, the Google Pixel Notepad could make use of the company's own Tensor (GS101) chipset, which is teamed up with a maximum of 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB storage space. On comparing it with the Pixel 6 smartphone, the device is claimed to house a downgraded camera arrangement.

Besides speculating its name, the Google Pixel Notepad is tipped to cost relatively lesser than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. It is tipped to be priced at $1,799 (approx. Rs. 1,33,555). It is quite interesting to see this development given it is the first-of-its-kind smartphone.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/google-pixel-notepad-could-be-company-s-first-folable-phone-078725.html

OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Timeline Tipped; Nord CE 2 5G Also In Pipeline

OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 9RT smartphone in the country alongside the Buds Z2 earbuds. Now, the brand is prepping up to bring the next-gen OnePlus 10 Pro in the Indian market. Besides, the smartphone will go official in the global market at the same time as India's launch.



The latest info has confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro has entered into the private testing in India and Europe. Besides, the handset was also spotted on the BIS listing, confirming an imminent launch.

91mobiles comes to know from tipster Yogesh Brar that the OnePlus 10 Pro has entered into the private testing in India and Europe. The launch is expected to take place by mid or end of March.

The OnePlus 10 Pro made its debut last week in China with several upgrades over its predecessor OnePlus 9 Pro. The handset has a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3216 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio and a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

The display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and there is a punch-hole cutout for the front camera sensor. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone runs on Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 on top and packs a 5,000 mAh battery unit with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging and 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging.

For imaging, the OnePlus 10 Pro offers a triple camera system at the rear panel which includes a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor and an 8MP telephoto shooter with OIS support.The phone also supports 3.3x optical zoom and up to 8K video recording at 24fps. For selfies, the device has a 32MP camera at the front.



Other features of the OnePlus 10 Pro include an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, x-axis linear vibration motor, and support for Dolby Atmos and 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB Type-C port, GPS, NFC for connectivity. Lastly, the OnePlus 10 Pro is quite heavy like its predecessor, weighing around 200.5 grams.

Tipster Yogesh also revealed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is now out of testing. The Nord CE 2 5G might launch in February in India and it will be the successor of the Nord CE. The moniker of the upcoming Nord CE 2 was recently spotted on the OnePlus India website's source code. The smartphone will also be a mid-range offering like the Nord CE.

However, the successor is said to use the MediaTek processor instead of the Snapdragon chip featured on the Nord CE. Besides, the phone is likely to support a 90Hz AMOLED panel, 64MP triple cameras, 65W fast charging which will be an upgrade over the 30T charging supported by the Nord CE.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/oneplus-10-pro-india-launch-timeline-tipped-nord-ce-2-5g-also-in-pipeline-078727.html

Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G India Pricing Revealed Ahead Of January 19 Launch; Similar As OnePlus 9RT

Xiaomi is prepping up to launch the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G on January 19 in India. The company has already confirmed a few features of the upcoming flagship device. Also, we have the detailed features of the smartphone as it was originally launched back in September last year alongside the standard Xiaomi 11T.



Further, Amazon availability has recently been confirmed via a dedicated microsite on the e-commerce site. Now, the latest info has revealed the box price of the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India.

The pricing of the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G has been revealed by tipster Yogesh Brar who has shared the retail unit's box pricing. As per the shared image, the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G will cost Rs. 54,999 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage variant. Besides, the previous report, there will also be 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage models for the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G.

The tipster also claimed the actual pricing of the device will be similar to the recently launched OnePlus 9RT. This means the high-end model of the Xiaomi 11T Pro will cost around Rs. 46,999 in India.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G will come with a 120Hz True 10-bit AMOLED display that will offer 1.07 billion colors. It will measure 6.67-inch and the display will be protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Under the hood, it will run ​the Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB ROM option.

Further, the device will offer a triple rear camera setup which will house a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a telemacro shooter. The camera of the handset will also support up to 8K video recording and HDR10+. Other aspects will include dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, an Audio Zoom feature, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, and a 16MP front-facing sensor for selfies and videos.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro will pack a 5,000 mAh battery unit with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge fast charging technology which is claimed to take just 17 minutes to fully charge. On the software front, the handset will run MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. The device will include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. Lastly, it will measure 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8mm in dimension and weigh 204 grams.

The recently launched OnePlus 9RT also runs the same Snapdragon 888 chip and comes with a 120Hz AMOLED panel. However, the 108MP main lens will be the plus point for the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G, while the OnePlus 9RT has a 50MP main lens. Besides, the Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G will also support 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge fast charging technology, while the OnePlus 9RT is powered by a smaller 4,500 mAh battery unit and supports only 65W charging.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/xiaomi-11t-pro-5g-india-pricing-revealed-ahead-of-january-19-launch-similar-as-oneplus-9rt-078733.html

Redmi K50 Pro Render Reveals Possible Design

Xiaomi has been hitting the rumor mills constantly as it gears up to unveil the next-generation Redmi K series smartphones. Well, the talk is about the Redmi K50 series smartphones. It has been confirmed that these new Redmi K40 sequel models could be unveiled in February. Ahead of the launch, the Redmi K50 Pro render has emerged online.



The leaked Redmi K50 Pro render by Xiaomiui reveals what we can expect from the smartphone. Going by the same, the smartphone likely to be unveiled next month could arrive with a punch-hole cutout and the screen appears to be surrounded by rounded corners, which is similar to the body of the smartphone.

At the rear, the upcoming Redmi smartphone appears to flaunt a camera setup at the top left corner of the rear. The black-colored square camera module, which appears to house three sensors in a triangular fashion and a silver-colored rectangular section that will house the LED flash unit. If the leaked render is to be believed, the company might use a 64MP primary camera sensor for the Redmi K50 Ro. Also, the leaked image of the transparent silicone case of the Redmi K50 Pro that hit the web earlier is in the line with the leaked render. This makes us believe that the leaked render could show the final design of the upcoming smartphone.

In terms of rumored specs, the Redmi K50 Pro appears to be launched with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The hardware aspects are likely to include the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor teamed up with VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation and a 4700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, which is said to power the smartphone completely within 17 minutes.

Running Android 12 topped with the newly launched MIUI 13, the Redmi K50 Pro appears to arrive with a 64MP primary camera sensor, a 13MP secondary OV13B10 ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP or 8MP macro lens. However, these specs are just based on rumors and we do not know the final specs of the smartphone. We will get to know the complete details at the time of its unveiling next month.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/redmi-k50-per-purpose-possible-design-078628.html

Samsung Declares India Launch Date For Galaxy S21 FE 5G; Price Revealed

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, the company's first flagship for 2022. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is packed with premium Galaxy S21 features, including an eye-catching design, powerful performance, a pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity.



The best-in-class triple camera setup on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will light up your social media feed. It sports a 12MP (UW) + 12MP (W) + 8MP (Tele) camera on the back that shoots bright and gorgeous images. The ultra-wide lens gives your clicks a new perspective, allowing you to capture all of the details in one frame. The front-facing 32MP camera shoots gorgeous, attention-getting selfies. For an epic experience, the pro-grade camera system includes Dual Recording, Portrait Mode, Enhanced Night Mode, and 30X Space Zoom.

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a stunning 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, and AI-based blue light control for a dynamic and easy-on-the-eyes browsing experience. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with a 5nm Exynos 2100 processor and a 4,500 mAh battery, ensuring high speed and unstoppable performance.

It has wireless power-sharing and wireless fast charging 2.0 capabilities, as well as compatibility for 25W Super-Fast charging. The smartphone is dust and water-resistant thanks to its IP68 classification. With an all-day intelligent battery, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 connection, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G delivers flagship power, speed, and performance. With a luxury and signature appearance, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G maintains the legacy of the Galaxy S21.

The unique contour-cut design, which is available in four magnificent colors, olive, lavender, white, and graphite as well as the super-strong Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and a futuristic haze finish, is sure to turn attention.   The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a sleek and thin 7.9mm body that fits effortlessly into a pocket and keeps up with any on-the-go lifestyle.

Customers may get the 8+128GB variant of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G for Rs. 49,999 and the 8+256GB variant for Rs. 53,999 as an inaugural deal, with Rs. 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards. Samsung.com, Amazon.in, top online portals, and select retail outlets will begin selling the Galaxy S21 FE 5G on January 11, 2022.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-declares-india-launch-date-for-galaxy-s21-fe-5g-price-revealed-078631.html

Tecno Introduces Telescopic Macro Lens For Its Future Flagship Phones

Smartphone camera is one of the key elements, which keeps getting upgraded with every new generation. With 108MP cameras and a 200x zooming lens, mobile photography has come a long way. The latest innovation comes from Tecno, which has unveiled a new telescopic macro lens that can extend from the phone's body.



The result is improved quality of the macro images shot from the phone. It enhances the zooming ability of the camera, allowing users to extend it from the device. Tecno has released an official teaser video of the new telescopic macro lens. The video showcases a proxy phone where the lens extends from the chassis.

The video also shows the retractable lens, which allows users to shoot pictures of the subject, even from a distance. The company claims the result of the new lens can be compared to the main camera with just 5x zoom on it. The new Tecno telescopic macro shooter would make a great addition to wildlife photography as well as to click pictures of the nighttime sky.

What's more, Tecno says there's scope for a bigger aperture on the extendable lens. This would make it ideal to shoot in low-lit environments. Additionally, the popular Chinese company said the design of the new camera is compact, surpassing the need for too much space under the hood. However, Tecno has refrained from providing details.

Let's admit it. Advanced smartphone photography is exquisitely possible on premium mid-range devices and above. When it comes to mobile photography, Apple iPhones have secured one of the highest ranks, despite launching devices with just one or two lenses for generations. Next up, we have Google and Samsung, bringing in some of the latest techs to smartphone photography.

Other brands like OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, and so on have also delivered some phones with really good cameras. The new Tecno telescopic macro lens with a unique extendable design should surely worry these brands. But that said, one should note that the video only features a dummy model. It's unclear when a smartphone with this tech would arrive.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/tecno-telescopic-macro-lens-announced-for-its-future-flagship-phones-should-samsung-apple-be-worri-078632.html

Moto Razr 3 Tipped With Snapdragon 8 Gen1, 120Hz Display: Coming To India?

Motorola seems to be having a good start to the year 2022. The company earned the title of the first smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 with the Moto Edge X30 launch. Now, we can soon expect another flagship on the way. Reports suggest the new Moto Razr 3 will launch pretty soon, upping the competition in the foldable market.



The first-gen Moto Razr debuted the company's foldable phone streak. However, the company didn't release the second generation. Now, one can expect the third generation of the flip-fold smartphone with the Moto Razr 3 release. Lenovo executives took to Weibo to confirm the upcoming foldable.

The Weibo post says the Moto Razr 3 will sport 'advanced chip computing power, better man-machine interface' and a 'more atmospheric appearance'. The exec's post also talked about the phone's availability, suggesting it would be listed in the Chinese market initially before making its way to the global market.

Do note, this post appeared a couple of weeks ago. In the latest news, inside sources reported to XDA Developers about the upcoming foldable phone. Going by this report, the upcoming Moto Razr 3 will feature an FHD AMOLED panel with a wide notch on the large, primary display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Moto Razr 3's external secondary display will reportedly include a centered punch-hole cutout that could include a camera sensor. The precise dimensions and size of the displays weren't disclosed. The report also talks about the Moto Razr 3's chipset. Sources say the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.

Apart from this, the new Moto Razr 3 is tipped to pack several upgrades under the hood. For one, it is expected to include NFC support, ultra-wideband technology, and so on. The ultra-wideband tech would allow users to unlock their cars or control their IoT. One can also expect an upgraded battery and fast charging power.   Currently, the Moto Razr 3 launch date is still under wraps. A lot of OEMs have entered the foldable market now and Motorola doesn't want to miss out. For all we know, the new Moto Razr 3 could debut in the following weeks.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/moto-razr-3-tipped-with-snapdragon-8-gen1-120hz-display-coming-to-india-078635.html

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Launch Date Likely Pegged For February 8

Samsung just unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S21 FE smartphone at CES 2022 and released it in India. Now, the rumor mills have started focusing completely on the next-generation flagship models - the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. While there is no official confirmation regarding the next-gen Galaxy S series smartphones, it looks like the launch event is not far away.



As per a report from South Korea, it looks like Samsung might host a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 8, 2022 to unveil the Galaxy S22 series smartphones. This is in line with the previous reports that have also indicated a similar timeline for the announcement of the next-generation smartphones. Though there is no official confirmation regarding the same, we can expect the company to send the official invites by the end of this month.

Furthermore, the company is expected to start taking pre-orders for the smartphone from February 9. Also, the sale of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is likely to debut on February 24. We can expect the Indian market to get these next-gen smartphones in the first wave itself.

From the existing reports, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is believed to comprise three variants as usual. These could be the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Ultra being the most advanced variant with superior camera aspects. All these three smartphones are confirmed to make use of the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or the Exynos 2200 processor in select markets based on the region of availability. This trend is nothing new as we have been seeing the same for years.

When it comes to other specifications, the standard variant of the Samsung Galaxy S22 is expected to be a compact model in the series with a 6.06-inch display and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Plus and the Galaxy S22 Ultra variants are to sport bigger displays of 6.55-inch and 6.81-inch display panels. Also, these models are tipped to have the brightest displays ever on smartphones with a peak brightness of 1750 nits and a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1.

Also, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could arrive with a slot to hold the S Pen stylus, which makes it an effective replacement to the Galaxy Note series smartphones. Moreover, recent reports claim that the Ultra variant of the series could arrive with a 1TB storage variant, which will make it a direct rival to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Furthermore, it is also believed to make use of a 108MP primary camera. One of the latest reports talks about a Super Clear Lens, which could further enhance the camera performance. However, it is unclear if the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus would also get this feature. But given that the vanilla variant might also sport this feature, we can expect the Plus variant to also get it. All these models are said to arrive with support for 45W fast charging while their battery capacities might be different.

Source: https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-series-launch-date-february-8-078636.html

Samuel Umtiti takes salary cut, allows Barcelona to register Ferran Torres



Torres was presented last week but hadn't been added to the squad because Barcelona couldn't make room for him without breaching the Spanish league's strict financial fair play rules. The Catalan club said it reached a deal with Umtiti to extend his contract until 2026, reducing part of the salary the French defender was due to receive in the year and a half remaining on his contract.

"Through this contract extension, Barcelona will be able to increase its financial fair play' quota and thus register Torres with the Spanish league," the club said. Barcelona paid an initial fee of 55 million euros ($62 million) to sign Torres from Manchester City. The 21-year-old Spain forward signed a five-year deal with the Spanish club with a buyout clause of 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion). Team captains Gerard Piqué, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto had all taken salary cuts last year to help the financially troubled club.

Lionel Messi had agreed to a 50% salary reduction but it wasn't enough for the club to be able to keep him, leading to his move to Paris Saint-Germain. "Barcelona wishes to publicly express its gratitude to Samuel Umtiti for his willingness and the affection that he has demonstrated towards the club," Barcelona said. Torres hasn't played since October because of a foot injury sustained on international duty with Spain.

He was among the Barcelona players who tested positive for the coronavirus recently and will not make the trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup. The Catalan club plays Real Madrid in the semifinals Wednesday.

Source: https://www.mykhel.com/football/samuel-umtiti-takes-salary-cut-allows-barcelona-to-register-ferran-torres-181877.html

AFCON 2021: Morocco, Gabon open Group C with wins



The Black Stars and the Atlas Lions looked to be heading for a point apiece from a match that was lacking in entertaining until Boufal popped up with an 83rd-minute winner in Yaounde.

Morocco captain Romain Saiss failed to take a good chance to open the scoring when he nodded Boufal's fizzed free-kick over the bar a few minutes before the end of a poor first half The quality did not improve after the break, but Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced a brilliant save to tip Joseph Paintsil's measured right-foot shot around the post after 72 minutes.

Boufal then snatched the victory when he drilled in with his right foot from inside the penalty area after the ball came off Thomas Partey's boot and fell nicely for him and there was no way back for Ghana.

Comoros undone by Boupendza

In the other Group C fixture on Monday (January 10), Gabon ensured Comoros' Africa Cup of Nations finals debut was one to forget as they started their campaign with a 1-0 win. Aaron Boupendza's superb finish from a tight angle proved the difference in a game defined by otherwise wayward shooting.

Louis Ameka Autchanga slid Boupendza down the left flank and the Al-Arabi forward left Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada stranded with a stunning strike. Comoros dominated possession and had eight attempts to Gabon's seven as they attempted to find a way back into the contest.

But just one of those efforts hit the target, leaving them with an uphill climb to qualify from a group also featuring Morocco and Ghana. Gabon could potentially book their place in the next stage with a win over Ghana on Friday (January 14).

Source: https://www.mykhel.com/football/afcon-2021-morocco-beat-ghana-africa-cup-of-nations-gbaon-beat-comros-181879.html