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Jio calls to other networks to be free from tomorrow

Reliance Jio has announced that once again, calls to all networks will be completely free of charge as before. As per directions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Bill and Keep regime is being implemented in the country from 1st January 2021, thereby ending interconnect usage charges (IUC) for all domestic voice calls.    Jio is sticking to its commitment to revert off-net domestic voice-call charges to zero, as soon as IUC charges are abolished. This means that Jio will once again make all off-net domestic voice calls free, starting 1st January 2021. On-net domestic voice calls have always been free on the Jio network.    For context, in September 2019, when TRAI extended the timeline for implementation of the Bill & Keep regime beyond 1st January 2020, Jio was left with no option but to start charging its customers for the off-net voice calls, at a rate that was equivalent to the applicable IUC charge.    Read More: Jio and M...

Mi 11 Pro to arrive with same display specifications as Mi 11: Report

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 11 in China as the first device with Snapdragon 888. The device has some next generation specifications and now, as per new leak, another device under the Mi 11 series is arriving with the name Mi 11 Pro.    As first reported by Android Authority , known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo has suggested that the Mi 11 Pro is arriving and more interestingly, the device will have the exact same display specifications as the Mi 11 .   The leaker previously claimed that only a single Mi 11 device will be available for purchase before the spring festival held in mid-February. This means that the Mi 11 Pro will arrive at a later date which has now been confirmed.    As per the leaker, Xiaomi is also working on a device with an under-display selfie camera. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will be commercializing the under-display camera tech from August 2021 and this leak just further adds to the evidence.    Xiao...

iPhone 13 Pro models to feature 120Hz OLED Display panels: Report

Apple will be releasing the new iPhones next year in September and there wouldn't be any delays in the launch which happened this year because of which the devices were launched almost a month late.    A new leak from a Korean Publication ETNews suggests that out of the 4 upcoming iPhone 13 (tentative name) devices, two of the top models will feature a 120Hz OLED panel.    The 4 models should include iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. As per the publication, the iPhone 13 mini will feature a 5.4-inch 60Hz LTPS OLED display, the iPhone 13 should feature a 6.1-inch 60Hz LTPS OLED display, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature 6.1-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED and 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED displays respectively.    Not only this, but another report from TheElec  earlier this month suggests that the OLED panels will have Always-On functionality too. Talking about another leak from Creativebloq , the notch size on t...

Redmi Note 9T spotted on Geekbench, to be a rebadged Redmi Note 9 5G

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a rebadged version of Redmi Note 9 5G which was launched in China a in the beginning of December. The rebadged version should be called Redmi Note 9T and should be available for the global market.    The Geekbench listing for the phone comes with a model number stating Xiaomi M200722G. Interestingly, the Redmi Note 9 5G in China came with the model number M2007J22C.      This model number M200722G has been associated with the Redmi Note 9T as the device was spotted with the same model number on Thailand's NBTC certification site and also on Malaysia's (SRIM) certification site. This seems to confirm that it should be a rebadged version.    Read More: Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9 5G and Note 9 4G launched in home country   As per the Geekbench listing, the phone should have just 4 gigs of RAM paired with the ARM MT6853T processor. This is the same processor which was spotted powering the Redmi Note 9 5G when ...

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element smartwatch launched in India

Garmin has released a new smartwatch in India called the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element. The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element is priced at Rs 15,990 and is available in only one colour and that is silver. It can be purchased via Garmin's online store, Amazon, and Tata CLiQ.      Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element Specifications    The smartwatch has a 1.2-inch display that comes with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The watch is made from stainless steel and weighs 43 grams. The Garmin Chroma Display is protected by extra-durable chemically-strengthened glass.      The display is easy to read in even direct sunlight. The watch has a 5ATM rating which makes it water resistance. The sensors inside the watch include GPS, Glonass, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer, and thermometer.     Garmin gives you the ability to create custom workouts along with 10 preloaded GPS and indoor sports ap...

Vivo Y20A launched in India with Snapdragon 439, Android 11, Triple Camera and more

Vivo has launched a new budget device in India called the Vivo Y20A. The device is a slightly refreshed version of the Vivo Y20 that was launched back in August of this year.    Vivo Y20A is priced at Rs 11,490 and the phone is offered in two colour options including Dawn White and Nebula Blue. The Vivo phone will be available across mainline partner retail stores, Vivo India e-store, and other major e-commerce websites starting January 2.   Vivo Y20A Specifications      The Vivo Y20A features a 6.51-inch display with aspect ratio of 20:9 and HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 439 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.    The phone comes with 64GB of internal storage and the storage can be expanded up to 256GB via it’s dedicated microSD slot.   The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup which includes a combination of 13-megapixel primary lens with f/2....

OnePlus Smart fitness band to debut soon in India

OnePlus has already confirmed that it is working on a smartwatch that should run on WearOS and should arrive sometime in 2021. Now, a report has surfaced the internet that the manufacturer is also working on a smart fitness band.    The report comes via Android Central citing insider sources, that it will be the company's first wearable and will compete with Xiaomi's Mi Band 5, one of the most versatile bands available in the market currently.    The smartband is set to arrive in Q1 of 2021 and should be priced around $40. The band will first debut in India followed by more regions later on. It should be priced around Rs 3000 in India, placing it in the same territory as Mi Band 5 which costs Rs 2499.   Read More: OnePlus 9 Lite to be the third phone in OnePlus 9 series: Report    As per the publication, the smartband is a part of a similar strategy the company follows with its smartphones. Same as the Nord is for the budget segment, the sma...

Samsung reveals HDR10+ Adaptive Feature for Samsung TVs

Samsung has announced a new HDR10+ adaptive feature for its Samsung TVs. This feature improves the HDR10+ viewing experience in customers’ homes regardless of the lighting conditions.    HDR10+ Adaptive supports Filmmaker Mode and adapts to brighter rooms so customers can witness a true cinematic experience with HDR10+ movies and television programs in any environment at home. HDR10+ Adaptive will launch globally with Samsung’s upcoming QLED TV products    The HDR10+ Adaptive feature supports dynamic scene-by-scene optimization, following guidelines from the HDR10+ LLC, and can now adjust to any room lighting condition, further enhancing the HDR experience.    Read More: Samsung to continue production of LCDs for an indefinite period    This feature utilizes the TV’s light sensor and ensures that the screen brings to life the creative intent without any loss of details or contrast. As per Samsung, all the Prime Video HDR content is autom...

iQoo 7 BMW Edition official launch set for January 11th

iQoo has officially announced that it will be launching its next flagship device, the iQoo 7 BMW Edition on 11th of January. The company took to Weibo to announce the launch. The launch event will take place in China while availability for other regions should follow soon.    The iQoo 7 BMW Edition is confirmed to have the Snapdragon 888 processor, paired with an enhanced version of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 Storage. The company confirmed the same through a separate post on Weibo.      The iQoo 7 BMW Edition is also the device that will be the official KPL 2020 gaming machine. KPL is an eSports event that takes place in China annually. The poster of the device that was earlier shared by iQoo reveals that it will come with a triple camera setup, below which will be the Iqoo branding.    The triple camera array seems to resemble the same design seen on Vivo's V20 Series. It also has the same three stripe design seen on BMW M series cars. Some earli...

Realme 8 spotted on Geekbench, to be powered by Dimensity 720

A new device by Realme has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number RMX3092. The device is likely to be called the Realme 8 that will be the successor to the Realme 7 which was introduced by the company back in September.    Known tipsters Mukul Sharma and Abhishek Yadav both have confirmed that the model number is associated with the Realme 8. The geekbench listing reveals very little about the phone but it should most likely come with 5G connectivity.   As per the listing, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 octa-core processor that will be paired with 8GB of RAM. The device will run on Android 10 and should also support 65W fast charging.    Yadav also conveyed that the device has been spotted on BIS website as well, suggesting the device's future arrival in India. As said, we have very less information at hand for the device and it could be months away, considering its predecessor was launched in September of 2020.   ...

LG Stylo 7 revealed in high-quality renders

LG is working on a device that will launch under its Stylo series and it will be called the LG Stylo 7. High quality renders of the upcoming device have been shared by a known tipster and according to him, the device should be unveiled in early 2021.     The device will act as a successor to the LG Stylo 6 which is LG's competitor for Samsung's Galaxy Note series. The LG Stylo 7 will have 5G connectivity and it won't be the only device launching, as there will be another device in the Stylo 7 series.    The primary difference between the two models will be the connectivity support where the other one will support LTE-only (4G) and the second one will support 5G.     The one revealed by Steve Hammerstoffer (via Voice) is the 5G variant which will have a very simple design. The LG Stylo 7 5G will have a circa 6.8-inch flat display but, unlike its predecessor, which has a waterdrop shaped notch, it sports a centered punch hole selfie camera in the u...

Vivo Y20 (2021) launched in Malaysia with Mediatek Helio P35, 6GB RAM and more

Vivo has launched a new budget device in Malaysia called the Vivo Y20 (2021). The device is a slight upgrade and a refreshed version of the Vivo Y20 that was launched back in August of this year.    Vivo Y20 (2021) is priced at MYR 599 (approx Rs 10,900) in Malaysia. The phone is offered in two colour options including Dawn White and Nebula Blue. Availability of the device in other regions is still not known.    Vivo Y20 (2021) Specifications      The Vivo Y20 (2021) features a 6.51-inch display with aspect ratio of 20:9 and HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.    The phone comes in a 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via it’s dedicated microSD slot.   The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup which includes a combination of 13-megapixel primary lens with f/2.2 aperture, along with a 2-m...

Vivo Y31s spotted in an online listing, key specifications revealed

An upcoming Vivo device that goes by the name Vivo Y31s has been listed on a China Telecom subsidiary's website called Tianyi Telecom Terminal. The listing reveals the key specifications of the device with the model number V2054A.    The listing not only reveals the specifications, but it also reveals the colour options for the device that include Titanium Gray, Monet, and Ruby Red colour. For the pricing, the device seems to cost CNY 1598 (approx Rs 18,000) for the 4GB RAM variant and CNY 1798 (approx Rs 20,200) for the 6GB RAM variant.    Vivo Y31s Specifications (Expected)      The Vivo Y31s is set to sport a 6.58-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The online listing also reveals that the device might have a dual rear camera setup that will include a 13MP primary sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor.    On the front, the device should have another 8MP shooter for selfies housed inside a water-drop style ...

Vivo X60 Pro, X60 launched with Exynos 1080, OriginOS and more

Vivo has finally launched two of its flagship level devices in China that have been in the company's pipeline. The Vivo X60 and the Vivo X60 Pro are the first devices in the world to be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 1080 processor based on 5nm structure and with built-in 5G.   The X60 series feature two-tone gradient design and satin AG technology that not only offers smoothness and exquisiteness, but is also visually more advanced, almost completely free of fingerprints, according to vivo. The vivo X60 is the thinnest 5G mobile phone to date, with a body thickness of only 7.36mm, says the company.     The Vivo X60 is priced at 3498 yuan (approx Rs 39,290) for 8GB +128GB, 3798 yuan (approx Rs 42,660) for 8GB+256GB and 3998 yuan (approx Rs 44,905) for the 12GB + 256GB version.    The Vivo X60 Pro is priced at 4498 yuan (approx Rs 50,510) for the sole 12GB +256GB version. The phones will be available to order and will go on sale starting from January 8th...

Jio and MediaTek join hands to host 'Gaming Masters' eSports event

Jio and MediaTek have come together to launch ‘Gaming Masters’, an esports event targeted at new and existing online gaming enthusiasts in India. This 70-day esports tournament comes just days after the successful completion of JioGames’ first online gaming event - ‘India ka Gaming Champion’.   Gaming Masters is a grassroot undertaking by MediaTek and Jio, that is meant to revolutionize online gaming as per the companies. The tournament is set to test gamer’s skill, teamwork and endurance in a virtual gaming arena, while vying for a prize pool of INR 12,50,000   The entire tournament will be broadcast LIVE on JioTV HD Esports Channel and YouTube. Gaming Masters will feature Garena’s self-developed battle royale title, Free Fire, which is being made available to both Jio and non-Jio users through the JioGames platform.    The registration period for the esports event has already begun from 29th December and will go on till 9th of January 2021. The tournament wil...

Samsung Galaxy A31 gets a price cut

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy A31 will now be available at a special price of Rs 17,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant across retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com and leading online portals.    The device was earlier available at a price of Rs 18,999.   Samsung Galaxy A31 Specifications      Samsung Galaxy A31 is loaded with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.     The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P65 processor along with Mali-G52 GPU. It is backed by a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The memory can be further expanded up to 512GB via microSD card slot.    The Samsung Galaxy A31 is loaded with a quad-camera setup with a combination of 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 123-degree FoV, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture...

EUFY launches Smart Weighing Scale C1 in India

Eufy has announced a Bluetooth enabled ‘Smart Weighing Scale C1' in India priced at Rs 1,699. It will be available for purchase in India from January 2021 through Flipkart and retail stores. The weighing scale will be offered in black and white colour options and comes with a 15 months warranty.   The smart weighing scale can be connected to the EUFY home app via Bluetooth. The app is available for download on iOS and Android both the platforms. The weighing scale can store up to 100 readings. It comes with 12 types of health measurement data that include weight, body fat, BMI, water, BMR, visceral fat, body fat mass, lean body mass, bone, bone mass, muscle mass and muscle.   Once the connection is established between the app and the weighing scale, the recorded data will be synchronized with the Home app and as per the company, a user can track health stats of upto 16 users from a single account with different users having their own profiles.    The weighing s...

Oppo Reno 5 Lite 5G spotted

A new device in the Reno 5 series that recently debuted in China, could soon be launching to join the series and might be called the Reno 5 Lite. The device has been spotted on China's 3C website with the model number PELM00.    The charger that is supposed to come with the device has also been spotted in the same report with a model number VC56HACH which is associated with the 30W VOOC 4.0 charger brick. This could mean that the device will support 30W fast wired charging when it releases.    While the name for the device wasn't confirmed, MyFixGuide claims , citing sources, that the device will be called the Reno 5 Lite, joining the other 3 handsets released under the same series. The 'Lite' version should come with toned down specifications when compared to other Reno 5 models.    This revelation is also in line with a recent report from GSMArena which states that Oppo will release various models under Reno 5 series at different price points, he...

Pixel 6 may come with an under-display selfie camera: Report

While the Pixel 5 never saw the light of day in India, it was a successful hit for Google in the parts of the world where it got released. Now, rumours for the Pixel 6 have already started showing up, suggesting that the device might come with an under-display selfie camera.    A new patent that was first discovered by 'Patently Apple' reveals a Pixel device that doesn't have a pop-up camera, punch-hole design, or any type of notch. The patent doesn't seem to mention anything about the absence of any of these but as none of them appear in the patent, neither on display nor on body, it is a good sign that the device will have an under-display front camera.      Not only this, the patent also states that the device will retain the same camera style from the Pixel 5, meaning it should include two sensors along with a flash. Not only Google, but many other manufacturers are also expected to commercialize the under-display selfie camera tech within their device...

Samsung to continue production of LCDs for an indefinite period

Samsung display unit on Tuesday confirmed that it will continue the manufacturing of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels for televisions and monitors as more and more people continue resorting to these means as their entertainment source during the pandemic.    This move contradicts Samsung's own announcement it made back in March that it would discontinue the production of these LCDs by the end of the year, because of the sole reason to focus on more advanced tech.    'Samsung Display said the length of the extension would depend on profitability considerations and market conditions. It had said in late October that it was considering a "short-term" extension', as per Reuters .    Another local media outlet IT Chosun reported on Tuesday that the production timeline will be extended by another year on the request of the 'Displays' division.    Read More: Galaxy S21, S21 Plus detailed specifications leaked    In somewhat relat...

Motorola is working on a smartphone that could feature Snapdragon 888: Report

Motorola is said to be working on a flagship device that could feature the latest Snapdragon 888. The rumours arise as a Motorola executive posted a picture of a retail box of a mystery smartphone on Weibo.      The name for the new device is still yet unknown but it will reportedly launch sometime in Q1 of 2021 as per a report from 91Mobiles . As the device will be placed in the flagship segment, it can come with an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor, fast charging, reverse wireless charging, etc.    The company is also said to be working on the 2021 version of its Moto G Play as it was recently spotted on a Google Play Console listing . The listing has revealed the front panel design of the upcoming phone. It will come loaded with a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera and a thick chin at the bottom.   Read More: These Motorola phones will be getting Android 11    Other leaks also suggest that the Moto G Play (2021)...

Lumiford launches XP70 Wireless Earphones at Rs 2599

Lumiford is strengthening its product portfolio with the XP70 Advanced Wireless Earphones priced at Rs 2,599.  XP70’s comes with smart magnetic control system allows the users to easily answer/reject incoming calls, auto power on/off, and also music play/pause.    The sleek, lightweight and comfortable design further add visual appeal to the earphones. The XP70 is powered with A2DP Audio Technology along with extra bass drivers which enhance user-experience as per Lumiford.      It offers more than 10m transmission range and 20Hz-20KHz speaker frequency response. The XP70 earphones also feature 8mm dynamic drivers, and a 160mAHrechargeable li-polymer battery that gives it a long-lasting 10-hour music play and talk time. The charging time stands at 2 hours while the standby time is a massive 350 hours. One can charge the device using its DC 5V/ Micro USB charging interface.   Speaking on the new launch, Mr. Abhijit Bhattacharjee, CEO, Lumiford P...

Mi 11 launched in China with Snapdragon 888, Harman Kardon tuned speakers, and more

Xiaomi has finally launched the first device with Snapdragon 888 in its home country, china. Xiaomi has gone full in with this device and it has some really interesting features up its sleeve.    To start off with, the device has dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. It is the world’s first smartphone that can detect one's heart rate with the help of the fingerprint scanner that is under the display. As said above, it is the first official device in the world to launch with Snapdragon 888.     Talking about the price, the device is priced at RMB 3,999 (approx Rs 45,000) for the 8GB + 128GB, while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs RMB 4,299 (approx Rs 48,400). The top-end 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at RMB 4,699 (approx Rs 52,900). It will be available in Blue, White, and Black colour options. There's also a special leather edition that will be offered in orange and purple colours.    Before we talk about the specifications, we are addressing t...

Realme Q2 BIS listing suggests imminent launch

Realme launched three new devices in China back in October, including the Realme Q2, Q2 Pro and Q2i. The devices debuted with MediaTek's Dimensity Chipsets, and it seems like one of them is making its way to India soon.    Known tipster Mukul Sharma shared a tweet containing the BIS listing of a Realme device with the model number RMX2117. This model number has been associated with the Realme Q2. The listing suggests that the device might be soon launching in India as Mediatek is set to power 5G smartphones with its Dimensity series chipsets in India in 2021.   Read More: Realme Q2, Q2 Pro announced with MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 48MP cameras   Realme Q2 Specifications      Realme Q2 features a 6.5-inch (2400  × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset which will be assisted by up to 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.   In the camera department, the Real...

Vivo X60 Pro TENAA listing confirms Quad Camera Setup and other specifications

As Vivo gets ready to launch its X60 series devices in China tomorrow, the Pro variant of the Vivo X60 has appeared in a TENAA listing which confirms some of the specifications of the device.    The TENAA listing was first spotted by Digital Chat Station which the tipster shared on Weibo. The listing suggests that the device with model number V2047A will have 5G connectivity and should measure 158.57 x 73.24 x 7.59mm and weigh 178 grams.      The device with this model number was earlier spotted on Geekbench as well but back then it was believed to be the non-pro Vivo X60. Now the device is said to be the X60 Pro and it confirms some of the specifications.    As per the TENAA listing, the device will have a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels. The display is expected to have a 120Hz refresh rate.    Read More: Vivo X60 5G live promo images leaked ahead of launch    Vivo already confirmed t...

LG Wing: Top 5 Killer Features

LG brought innovation to the table with its Explorer series devices. In a world where the smartphones are becoming slabs of glass, LG took an imaginative way and created smartphones that were unique from the crowd. One of the devices that turned heads was the LG Wing.    The device is sold for Rs 69,990 in India and comes with some exciting features worth looking forward to. Let's take a look at the top 5 of those features.    Swiveling Screen     The main highlight of the device is its Multi-Screen Form Factor that comes with Swivel Mode. Which means you can slide over the top display (6.8-inched POLED display) of the LG Wing that will reveal another smaller display (3.9-inch GOLED display) on the lower side of the device.    After you swivel, you can see apps both horizontally and vertically, enabling you to use them side by side. As moving parts are always prone to failure, LG has promised a Durable Hinge Movement with Water Repellant...

Galaxy S21, S21 Plus detailed specifications leaked

Samsung failed to keep its newest flagship devices under wraps and as a result, we now have detailed specifications for Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus. The in-depth specifications for the S21 Ultra already got leaked a few days back and now it's time for the other two devices.    As per WinFuture , the Galaxy S21 will have a flat 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, and 421 ppi. The S21 Plus will have a 6.7-inch flat display with the same resolution but with 391 ppi. You will also get a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It will have Gorilla Glass Victus protection and the company will also give an ultrasonic fingerprint reader under the display.    They will be powered by the Exynos 2100 in most parts of the world, that has a "super core" with a speed of 2.9 gigahertz, while three additional high-end cores with up to 2.8 gigahertz ensure high performance. There are also four energy-saving cores with up to 2.4 gigahertz.       Rea...

Realme Watch S goes on sale, Watch S Pro first sale to be held tomorrow

Realme launched two of its Watches, the Watch S and Watch S Pro earlier this month. While the former's flash sale has been held today at 12 noon, the latter will go on sale starting tomorrow, that is 29th of December.    The Realme Watch S has been priced at Rs 4,999 while the Watch S Pro is priced at Rs 9,999. Both the watches will be available to purchase on Realme.com and Flipkart.    The silicon straps for both the watches come in four colours including black, blue, green, and orange. The vegan leather strap options include brown, black, blue, and green colours.   Realme Watch S Specifications      Realme Watch S comes with a 1.3-inch auto-brightness touchscreen with 360 x 360 resolution, 278 PPI and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Realme Watch S has 600 nits brightness, 5-level auto-brightness control, and 100+ unique watch faces.   The smartwatch PPG sensor for real-time heart-rate monitoring and a SpO2 sensor for blood ...

Lava to launch a new smartphone on 7th January, 2021

Lava is all set to launch its new smartphones in India after its homegrown rival Micromax made a strong comeback in the country. Lava has revealed the date on which it will be releasing its new device, which is on 7th of January, 2021.    Lava announced the same through its Twitter account while posting a short video teaser of the launch date. The caption of the tweet read, "The caption reads - "The day when Smartphone industry will never be the same again" and also carries the hashtag - #AbDuniyaDekhegi".    The day when Smartphone industry will never be the same again #AbDuniyaDekhegi #ProudlyIndian pic.twitter.com/3bhzsKOmV3 — Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) December 28, 2020   As per recent reports, Lava is planning to launch four new smartphones in India. The new smartphones will be available for purchase through both offline and online channels in the country.   All the new phones to be launched will be priced between Rs 5,000 and 15,000 in In...

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G appears on BIS website, launch imminent

Oppo's latest smartphone, the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G was launched in China a couple of weeks back. Now, a BIS listing has appeared hinting towards an imminent launch of the device in India as well.    Known tipster Mukul Sharma shared a tweet containing the screenshot of a listing with a model number CPH2201. He shared another tweet according to which the same model number is associated with Reno 5 Pro on Singapore's IMDA certification website.    This confirms that the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G should soon be arriving in India. An official announcement by Oppo is still awaited.    Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Specifications       The Oppo Reno 5 Pro features a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel with 2400 × 1080 pixels resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 120Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset along with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.   In terms of optics, the phone is equipped with a quad-camera setup with a combination of 64...

Mi 11 will not come with a bundled charger inside the box

Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Mi 11 will not come with a charger bundled inside the box. The company's CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo and posted the announcement.    This proves that Apple does set a trend in the smartphone world as other manufacturers first tend to mock the OEM, while they continue to follow the trend at a later point of time. Xiaomi's move is a replica of what Apple did with its iPhone 12 Series.    Not only the move, but even the reason behind the move is the same as Apple's, which is to save the environment. Lei also goes on to confirm further ahead that Xiaomi is aware the decision might not go well with a lot of customers and as a result, it is looking to take feedback on the move.    Jun will be discussing the topic in Mi 11's press conference if there's a better solution between industry practice and environmental protection. Along with the announcement, Jun also posted the picture of the box in which the Mi 11 will ship. ...

Vivo Report Card 2020: Hits and Misses

Vivo launched a bunch of interesting devices this year and was also the first company to bring Android 11 to a device out of the box. The company made some interesting moves and it seems to be a great year for the them. Let's have a look.    Vivo 2020: The Number Game    Vivo launched 13 models and after including all variants, the total number was 18. In 2019, the company launched 16 models, which increased to 27 after accounting for all the variants. It launched a single smartphone through its sub-brand iQoo.    Talking about rear cameras, Vivo launched a total of 8 smartphones (compared to 7 models in 2019) with 48MP cameras that made up 44% of the total smartphones launched this year. 3 of the devices (compared to 0 models in 2019) were launched with 64MP cameras, constituting 17% of the total smartphones.   If we talk about Front cameras, Vivo launched 3 smartphones (constituting 17% to the total share) with 44MP camera, 7 smartphones (con...

Oppo Report Card 2020: Hits and Misses

Oppo, the chinese smartphone maker launched a bunch of smartphones this year but did face some issues as well. The year for Oppo has been a roller coaster ride and here's a look at what it did wrong, and where it went right.    Oppo 2020: The Number Game    Oppo launched 13 models and after including all variants, the total number was 19. In 2019, the company launched 15 models, which increased to 23 after accounting for all the variants.   Talking about rear cameras, Oppo launched a total of 5 smartphones (compared to 12 models in 2019) with 48MP cameras that made up 26% of the total smartphones launched this year. 2 of the devices (compared to 0 models in 2019) were launched with 64MP cameras, constituting 11% of the total smartphones.   If we talk about Front cameras, Oppo launched 3 smartphones (constituting 16% to the total share) with 32MP camera, 2 smartphones (constituting 11%) with 44MP cameras and 4 smartphones with 16MP camera (constituti...

OnePlus 9 will support wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, suggests leak

The OnePlus 9 has already been leaked in previous reports but more details have emerged revealing the front of the device that confirms the device has a punch-hole style camera on the top left.    Further, as per the new report by 91Mobiles , citing its sources, reveals that the OnePlus 9 will have a flat display and will also feature Wireless charging. In addition to this, it will also have reverse wireless charging which means you will be able to charge other devices (that support wireless charging) just by keeping them on the rear of the OnePlus 9.     As per the sources of 91Mobiles, the device will have 30W fast wireless charging, similar to the OnePlus 8 Pro. Secondly, the OnePlus 9 will have a 4500mAh battery compared to 4300mAh battery on the 8 Pro. Things don't end here, as the OnePlus 9 will also come with 65W wired charging.    Read More: OnePlus Nord SE will be same as OnePlus Nord but with a different design: Reports   Almost a...