Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) specs and renders leak
Last November, we saw a render of a Motorola smartphone codenamed “Austin,” having a centered punch hole display and a triple camera system on the rear headlined by a 50MP camera. Today, we are looking at a set of new renders which not only corroborate Austin’s design but also give us our best look yet at it.
These images come courtesy of leakster OnLeaks, who collaborated with Prepp.in and revealed that the marketing name of Motorola Austin is Moto G 5G (2022).
The source also said that the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) has model code XT2213, and its screen measures 6.6″ diagonally. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and will run Android 11 out of the box, which is a bummer since Android 12 has been around for months now and Google has already dropped a couple of developer previews of Android 13.
From Gsmarena
Samsung could be prepping a phone powered by the Dimensity 9000 chip
MediaTek’s full-force entry into the flagship chip market late last year gave us the Dimensity 9000. It has already popped up in the wild, notably with Oppo’s Find X5 Pro, which launched boasting both a Snapdragon and a Dimensity flavor. If current rumors making the rounds are anything to go by, the chipset might soon be integrated into one of the biggest Android OEMs around — Samsung.
Per a post from Chinese tipster It’s Fat on Weibo (via Notebookcheck), it seems Samsung is working on a device powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this — it was previously rumored that Samsung was listed among the OEMs that will use the chip in the future. The post also mentions that this device could come with a 4,500 mAh battery and a price point between 3,000 and 4,000 Chinese yuan ($470-$630 USD).
From Android Police
Vivo X Note listed with a 7” OLED screen
vivo will ditch the NEX series to make way for the X lineup, a new leak reveals. The first phone is right around the corner, and today it appeared on the company store in China. We’re talking about the vivo X Note which will come with a 7” screen, and it will be a Samsung E5 AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution.
The listing revealed the phone will come with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is hardly a surprise. It is good to see vivo will implement its 3D ultrasonic big fingerprint area sensor which was a breakthrough solution in the iQOO 8 Pro.
We can also see 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, and leaksters from China said there will be a more affordable alternative with 256GB storage.
The main camera on the back will have a Samsung S5KGN1 sensor with 50MP resolution. It is the same sensor as in the vivo X70 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 6 Pro – both of which yield tremendous photos.
The battery capacity is reportedly 5,000 mAh with 80W fast-charging support.
From Gsmarena
Xiaomi Poco F4 stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 870
After getting a couple of certifications, including one from FCC, Xioami’s upcoming Poco F4 handset has now hit Geekbench.
The scoresheet lends credence to rumors that the Poco F4 will be a rebadged Redmi K40S that launched in China a couple of days ago. That’s because the phone is running the Snapdragon 870 SoC and the company has a history of renaming its Chinese phones for the global market.
The listing also shows 8GB of RAM and Android 12. The single-core and multi-core results are also in line with other Snapdragon 870-powered handsets.
From Gsmarena
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G launches in India
Just a few days after its global launch, Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G is now hitting India. The pre-order period starts today while open sales and first deliveries tip-off on March 25. The baseline 6GB RAM and 128GB storage trim will sell for INR 34,999 while the 8/128GB model will go for INR 35,999. Potential buyers get an INR 3,000 cashback on ICICI bank credit cards and an additional INR 2,000 via the Samsung Shop App.
Galaxy A53 comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone gets a 64MP main cam with OIS joined by a 12MP ultrawide module and two 5MP units for macro shots and depth data. There’s a 32MP selfie cam tucked in the punch hole cutout upfront. The phone is packing Samsung’s latest Exynos 1280 midrange chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. Galaxy A53 5G comes in Light Blue, Awesome Black, White and Orange colors.
From Gsmarena
LG Gram 16 and 17 unveiled with 12th gen Intel CPUs, optional Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU
The LG Gram laptops from last year arrived with 11th gen Intel processors and relied on the Iris Xe iGPUs. Now the company has unveiled upgraded laptops that feature 12th gen Intel processors and optional dedicated Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics.
There are two versions – LG Gram 16 and 17 (referring to the screen size in inches). Both feature 16:10 displays (2,560 x 1,600 px), IPS LCDs with 99% coverage of DCI-P3 and an anti-glare coating.
The 17” model comes with either an Intel Core i5 (i5-1240P) or an i7 (i7-1260P), the 16” one is only available with an i5. Some models rely on the Iris Xe iGPU, others are equipped with up to an RTX 2050.
As their name suggests, both laptops are quite light – the 16” one is 1,285g (with eGPU), the 17” one is 1,435g. And this is with a large 90 Wh battery built in, as large as you get get on an airplane. Note that the 90 Wh batteries are for laptops with Nvidia GPUs, the ones with only an iGPU get 80 Wh batteries. Either way, charging is done at 65W.
From Gsmarena
AMD EPYC Milan-X CPUs hit the shelves with an eye-watering price tag
AMD has confirmed that its latest 7003-series EPYC server processors, codenamed Milan-X, have entered general availability.
Announced alongside the company’s MI200-series GPUs in December 2021, the new chips improve upon existing third-generation EPYC SKUs with the introduction of 3D V-Cache, a proprietary die-stacking technology developed in partnership with TSMC.
Courtesy of the addition, Milan-X processors offer three times more L3 cache than previous EYPC chips (768MB) and are said to yield up to 66% greater performance across targeted workloads.
From Techradar
Realme GT Neo3 confirmed to bring Sony IMX766 with OIS
Realme is all set to introduce its GT Neo3 tomorrow and the brand shared yet another set of spec details before the big announcement. GT Neo3 will bring a 50MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). Realme is touting a new image algorithm that focuses 94% faster and the sensor is also outfitted with omnidirectional autofocus.
Elsewhere, Realme GT Neo3 will bring a 6.7-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Past teasers have confirmed the phone will utilize MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 chipset alongside blazing fast 150W UltraDart charging. We’ll have all the details including pricing and availability covered after tomorrow’s launch event so stay tuned to our homepage.
From Gsmarena
Apple blocks Android TV users from renting or buying content on Apple TV app
Over the past two years, there’s been quite a lot of controversy related to commission fees levied by both Apple and Google on their respective app stores. Although developers and content creators have fought back, the companies themselves haven’t really antagonized one another about it.
However, according to AppleInsider, Apple has blocked all rentals and purchases of media content from the Apple TV app on Android TV devices. This means if you have an Android TV (or Google TV) streamer, you can no longer buy content through Apple TV. Existing rentals and purchases appear to be unaffected.
If you use an Android TV-based device and try to buy content from Apple TV, there won’t be a “Buy” button. Instead, there is a “How to Buy” button that tells you to use an iPhone, iPad, or another streaming device. There’s no option to buy or rent the content once you reach this message.
Apple TV Plus content, though, is unchanged. You can still consume this content on your Android TV-based systems.
Apple hasn’t given a comment on this situation yet. However, with the info we have, it is very likely a response to Google’s 30% commissions (although Apple’s fee might be lower than 30%). Because the change only applies to purchased/rented content and not streaming content through Apple TV Plus, that’s the only logical conclusion.
For what its worth, you can still buy and rent content from Apple TV on many other platforms, including Roku, LG’s webOS, Samsung smart TVs, and more.
From Android Authority
Samsung temporarily suspends the operation of its TV factory in Russia
In light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Samsung has temporarily suspended the operation of its TV factory in Russia. Notably, according to a report by The Elec, the Samsung Electronics TV factory in Kaluga, near Moscow, is the one that is being temporarily shut down by the company.
This move was made because the company is facing hurdles in the supply of important parts of TV, such as panels. Not only Samsung, but LG is also evaluating options to suspend operations of its home appliance and TV factories in Russia.
The major concern for Samsung Electronics is that if the troubled macroeconomic situation continues to exist for a prolonged time, the management strategies of the company will be severely disrupted.
From Sammobile
