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Xiaomi launched their 12 series a few months ago. Seems like the brand is ready again to launch some more variants, namely Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, as they have appeared on the IMEI database. The database does not have many details about the devices though, but the 12S series is said to have SM8475, which is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor. Also, the Xiaomi 12S models are expected to have slightly upgraded features than the standard models.As reported by Xiaomiui.net, the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro have appeared on…

Samsung Galaxy S23 series may get innovative battery tech. As per a tipster, Samsung is planning to utilise the stacking method aimed at making electric vehicle (EV) batteries for its rumoured Galaxy S23 flagship lineup. Samsung SDI reportedly utilises this method for manufacturing its Gen 5 EV batteries. The South Korean tech giant is now expected to replace the currently used 'jelly-roll' method with the stacking method for its smartphone batteries as well. Furthermore, a tipster has suggested that the application of…

The first real full-screen iPhone may arrive in 2024, as per analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The handset could be a part of iPhone 16 series and the first in the iPhone series to feature under-display Face ID along with an under-screen front camera. This year's iPhone 14 series smartphones' screen sizes were also leaked last month by a tipster. Previous leaks have indicated that Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could sport taller screens this year to accommodate a new pill-shaped hole punch cutout rumoured to replace the…

iQoo announced three smartphones this year as a part of its premium 9-series lineup. We all expected an iQoo 9 to be launched, but iQoo surprised us with two new phones. The iQoo 9 Pro (Review), with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and gimbal-stabilised camera is meant to compete with top-tier smartphones from Samsung and OnePlus. And then there's the iQoo 9 SE, a smartphone designed to take on the competition at the value end of the premium smartphone segment. After testing iQoo 9 SE for a week, I discovered…

Google Pixel 6a may soon be out in the market, reportedly at the Google IO 2022, which is starting May 11. While the speculations regarding the lower-cost smartphone's features and pricing run high, there are a few rumours that are already making a buzz. It has been reported that the new flagship chipset may compromise with some features, as compared to Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.Pixel 6a may miss out on an important camera feature, namely the motion mode, as reported by developer Kuba Wojciechowski (via…

iPhone 11, launched in 2019, may soon be discontinued. According to latest reports, Apple may seize the production of iPhone 11 post the launch of iPhone 14, which will likely happen in September this year. However, there has been no confirmation on the date of discontinuation so far. The iPhone 11 units will continue to be sold in India till the stocks last, or as refurbished models. Officially, the price range for iPhone 11 starts at Rs 49,900 in India, which may decrease in the days to come.According to a leak by…

Taiwan's Unimicron Technology said on Thursday that one of its two plants in eastern China's Kunshan would remain closed to comply with COVID-19 curbs but the other would resume production.Unimicron, a chip substrate and printed circuit board maker that supplies Apple and Intel, said in a statement one plant had resumed some production under a "closed loop management" system that keeps workers isolated inside.A company representative said it was difficult to estimate current production capacity but it was "not…

Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro were launched in China on Wednesday. The company's latest additions to its Q-series portfolio are equipped with Snapdragon processors, triple rear cameras, and 5,000mAh batteries with support for fast charging. While the Realme Q5 sports a 6.6-inch LCD display, the Realme Q5 Pro features a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display. Both handsets run on Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is yet to reveal plans to bring the smartphones to other markets, including…

Motorola Edge 30 could become official in the coming weeks after the recent launch of the Edge 30 Pro. As Motorola has kept the cards closed to its chest regarding this upcoming handset, speculations have been rife with alleged specs and leaked images of the base Edge 30. Now, a new report has suggested full specifications and European pricing of this handset. It also includes alleged high-resolution renders of the Motorola Edge 30. The phone supposedly sports a hole-punch camera cutout in the front and a triple rear…

Samsung has continued to lead the smartphone market despite a fall of 11 percent year-on-year in the worldwide shipments in the first quarter of 2022, according to a report. The South Korean company introduced its Galaxy S22 series in the quarter that has apparently helped grow its market share. After Samsung, Apple retained its second position in the global market. Both Samsung and Apple expanded their market share in the quarter. However, top-three Chinese players — Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo — saw declines in their…