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Redmi phone with Snapdragon 870 and 120Hz OLED panel may launch soon
According to Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Redmi phone comes with the model number SM8250 and it is tipped to be launched very soon, at least in the Chinese market before making its way to the Indian stores. The smartphone is likely to sport a 6.7-inch full HD+ OLED display. It will come with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support.
itel unveils premium affordable smartphone Vision 2S with big display, 5000mAh battery
With this launch, itel reinstates its commitment towards providing a seamless and superior smartphone experience at a highly affordable quotient to cater to the aspirations of new-age consumers. "Today in the new world order, usage of a smartphone device has increased multi-fold with consumers spending more time on their mobile devices," Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India, said in a statement.
OPPO ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 to launch soon
OPPO is yet to officially reveal the exact launch date for the ColorOS 12, but the company is likely to unveil the latest version of its custom Android overlay towards the end of September, reports GizmoChina. The latest version of ColorOS is expected to come with a new feature called 'Cross-Screen Interconnection', which is similar to the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration.
Samsung's smartphone chipset market share declines in Q2: Report
Samsung, which makes Exynos chipsets, took a 7 per cent share in the global smartphone application processor (AP)/System on Chip (SoC) market in the April-June period, down from 12 per cent a year earlier, to take the fifth spot, according to a report from industry tracker Counterpoint Research.
WhatsApp likely to allow users to hide online status soon
As spotted by WABetaInfo, new privacy tools are in development to allow control over exactly who can see parts of a user's profile, reports Android Police. Currently, "Last Seen," "Profile Picture" and "About" can either be seen by everyone, contacts, or no one at all. There are no customisable options, the report said. Those limitations will be lifted soon, as WhatsApp is currently testing the ability to exclude specific contacts from seeing your status, it added.
Rising chip prices expected to continue into 2022: Report
TSMC, which makes chips for Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, always had production fees around 20 per cent higher than its rival. But with the semiconductor shortage, some of its competitors already charge more than TSMC, citing Nikkei Asia, 9To5Mac reported.
Misinformation on Facebook gets way more engagement than news: Study
The study looked at posts from the Facebook pages of more than 2,500 news publishers from August 2020 to January 2021 and saw publishers with right wing inclinations have a much higher propensity to share misleading information than publishers in other political categories, reports The Washington Post.
Panasonic launches a new lens for Lumix S series
Priced at Rs 1,14,990, the lens will be available across Panasonic India brand shops and Panasonic 4K Imaging School starting September 20. A total of four F1.8 fixed focal length lenses from the LUMIX S Series including 85mm(S-S85), 50mm(S-S50) and the new 24mm(S-S24) lens feature a common size and position of control parts to provide practical advantages in use.
PhonePe Pulse unveils interesting trends on digital payments in India
Pulse is India's go-to destination for accurate and comprehensive data on digital payment trends. With over 45 per cent market share, PhonePe's data is representative of the country's digital payment habits. It is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including the government, policy makers, media, industry analysts, merchant partners, universities and students - to get accurate and granular data.
Noise unveils new smartwatch in India
"Everyone at Noise seeks to provide our consumers with products that are specifically tailored to meet their demands. We aim to unleash the limitless possibilities of technology and budget, which redefine smartwatches. With the launch of NoiseFit Core, we strive to provide the customer with an affordable yet professional, technologically driven smart wearable experience," Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said in a statement.
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