OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 to launch in India in December
The OnePlus 9RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones introduced in October in China are tipped to debut in India next month, with the former expected to launch with the OnePlus RT moniker.
The source claims that the OnePlus RT will be available in Hacker Black and Nano Silver colors in India, whereas the Buds Z2 will come in Obsidian Black and Pearl White colors.
From Gsmarena
Asus ROG 5s and 5s Pro arrive to the US starting at $1099
Earlier this month, Asus began making its ROG 5s series available in Europe. Now, the two high-end gaming smartphones are arriving on US shores. Right now, you can find both the Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro for $1,099 and $1,299, respectively.
The ROG Phone 5s is configured with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the ROG Phone 5s Pro is configured with 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. Although the 5s comes in black or white, the 5s Pro is only available in a black finish.
Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 888+ and support 360Hz touch-sampling rate for extra-responsiveness when inputting action through the touch screen. Otherwise, both devices have 6.8-inch 144Hz refresh rate displays, large 6,000 mAh batteries, and triple camera setups with 64MP + 13MP + 5MP sensors.
From Gsmarena
Pixel 6a specs leak brings good news Google fans will love
if this new Pixel 6a specs leak is real, then the Pixel 6a will match the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro when it comes to performance. That’s because 9to5Google discovered that Google will use the same Tensor GS101 SoC inside the Pixel 6a. That’s great news for anyone looking for an even cheaper Pixel 6 version. And the Pixel 6 is already an incredible offer at $599, despite the early issue that Google has to fix.
If the Pixel 6a’s SoC choice might be exciting, the camera specs are a bit of a letdown. The same 9to5Google found more information about the camera specs in Google’s Camera app.
According to the teardown, the Pixel 6a won’t match the camera specs of the Pixel 6. Instead, the phone will deliver Pixel 5-grade cameras.
Google will replace the 50-megapixel GN1 camera on the Pixel 6 phones with Sony’s 12.2-megapixel IMX363 sensor that Google has used since the Pixel 3. The Pixel 6a will also get a 12-megapixel IMX386 ultra-wide sensor from Sony, matching Pixel 6’s ultra-wide camera.
Finally, the Pixel 6a selfie camera will get Sony’s 8-megapixel IMX355 sensor. The Pixel 6 has the same selfie camera specs.
In other words, the Pixel 6a will not deliver Google’s best possible camera experience. But you’re still going to get the next best thing available on Pixel phones. That’s the kind of compromise needed to lower the price below that Pixel 6’s $599 cost.
From BGR
Oppo Find X4 Pro specs may have leaked: Where are the upgrades?
Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed specs for an upcoming flagship device, albeit without directly saying it’s the 2022 Oppo phone. Nevertheless, the claimed 80W figure here lines up with an Oppo Find leak from the tipster earlier this month.Digital Chat Station/Weibo
So, what should you expect in terms of specs then? Well, Digital Chat Station reports that you’re getting the follow-up to the Snapdragon 888 series SoC (SM8450), 12GB of RAM, the aforementioned 80W charging speed, and a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz screen.
There’s no word on battery size, but a bigger battery would always be welcomed (although we had no complaints about the previous phone’s 4,500mAh pack).
In terms of photography, the apparent Oppo Find X4 Pro is tipped to get a pair of 50MP cameras (1/1.5-inch sensor size each), a 13MP or 12MP 2X telephoto camera, and a 32MP shooter.
From Android Authority
Samsung adds Pro Mode support for Galaxy S21 Ultra telephoto camera via Expert RAW app
Samsung is now adding Pro Mode support for the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s dedicated telephoto camera via a new “Expert RAW” app.
In what seems a strange move, the Korean firm has announced the release of a standalone app to enable Pro Mode support for the telephoto zoom lens on Galaxy S21 Ultra handsets. One would have expected a software update to simply add the option within the default camera app, but Samsung has decided that a standalone option is the best solution.
From 9to5Google
DIZO reaches 1 million customers within five months in India
Last week, DIZO – the first brand under the Realme TechLife ecosystem – revealed that it sold 100,000 units of the DIZO Watch 2 in India within 40 days from the first sale. And today, the company is celebrating yet another milestone as it reached over 1 million customers in India within five months from its debut on May 25, 2021.
From Gsmarena
iPhone 13 might be back in stock sooner than we expected
New reports from JP Morgan claim the estimated delivery windows for the iPhone 13 are getting shorter.
JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee wrote in a note to investors (as seen by AppleInsider) that the lead times for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro have become moderated for a second week in a row. This is the third time that the iPhone 13 lineup has experienced this. Chatterjee believes that the move could signify a push towards providing more supply.
From BGR
Spotify and Netflix look to rival Apple Music and TV+ with new hub dedicated to hit shows
Spotify and Netflix are teaming up on a new partnership. With this deal, the music-streaming service will provide a “full audio-streaming experience” from the video streaming company, which looks similar to what Apple does with Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Podcasts.
Spotify announced in a blog post:
Today’s trending shows and movies aren’t just inspiring fandoms, they’re also fueling internet-wide obsessions. So much so that within two weeks of Squid Game’s debut on Netflix, Spotify listeners had created more than 22,500 unique themed playlists to keep the experience going. It’s clear that after the credits roll, viewers are left wanting even more — and they come to Spotify to hear it.
So starting today, the two streaming companies are coming together to launch an all-new Netflix Hub on Spotify where fans can get the full audio-streaming experience from the entertainment they love.
With this Netflix Hub on Spotify, Free and Premium listeners in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and India can access official soundtracks, playlists, and podcasts, along with exclusive Spotify content.
From 9to5Mac
Samsung will build a $17 billion semiconductor factory in Texas
Samsung has committed to build a chip-making factory in Texas, just as the US starts to push for the expansion in semiconductor production within the country. The Korean tech giant will be investing $17 billion into the new facility, which will manufacture high-end and advanced chips for smartphones, 5G and artificial intelligence, among other applications.
According to The Wall Street Journal, construction for the factory is scheduled to begin next year, while production within the facility is expected to start in the second half of 2024.
From Engadget
Is India set to ban cryptocurrencies? It’s a bit unclear for now
Crypto currencies on Indian crypto exchanges tanked yesterday after it came to light that Parliament will see the introduction of the much-delayed cryptocurrency bill at its winter session that will commence on November 29 and is expected to continue till December 23.
The official bulletin said: The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, India aims to create a framework for the official digital currency that will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
So far okay. But it is the second part of the official announcement that has truly set the cat among the pigeons. It read: “The Bill also seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India. However, it allows for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses.”
From Techradar
