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Samsung working on a new smartwatch with an expandable screen and camera

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When it comes to smartwatches, Samsung has the best devices in the market. However, the new feature that has been hinted to be a part of Galaxy Watch 5, is something companies have only been trying to add in the future smartphones. Samsung has been working on a new prototype smartphone that not only has a camera but the screen can also be extended to be bigger. This would be a really interesting concept as companies like Huawei, Samsung, and others have been trying to add expandable screens on smartphones for a long time now.

The patent for an extendable screen and camera on the smartphone from Samsung was spotted by LetsGoDigital, and it shows that the new feature is currently in development and will be added to Galaxy Watch 5 in the future. The company launched Galaxy Watch 4 in the month of August this year and used Google Wear OS instead of their own Tizen operating system. It would be too soon to expect the smartphone features like extendable screen could be brought by next year.

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The images that have been leaked on the internet show that the screen could be expanded vertically and would almost increase the screen size by 40%. Although the patent does not mean that the product will be launched with these features, since devices have been evolving, there is a chance that this technology will be used by Samsung in the future. It would definitely not be easy to get such a screen on a small device like a smartwatch, but it is Samsung we are talking about and we are definitely hoping to see some amazing products from them in the future.

One Plus Nord 2 CE to launch in India in January 2022

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OnePlus seems to be all ready to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market and this time it will be the OnePlus Nord 2 CE, which could be a rebranded version of OnePlus Ivan. The phone is expected to launch in the month of January or February of 2022. The OnePlus Nord 2 CE would be a toned-down version of the OnePlus Nord Core Edition which was launched earlier this year. The smartphone was recently spotted on BIS certification with the code number IV2201. 

As per the leaked specifications on the internet, the smartphone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display which will have a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone is also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a punch-hole cutout in the front. The processor that will be used to power it is the Mediatek Dimensity 900 processor which also supports 5G connectivity. It will come with options of 6G to 12GB RAM and will have a maximum memory option of 256GB. 

While it will be equipped with a 64MP OmniVision sensor on the rear with a triple camera setup, the front will have a 16MP sensor for selfies. The phone will also have a 4,500 mAh battery along with 65W fast charging support. Other features of the smartphone include a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi6, and more. It can be priced between Rs 24,000 to Rs 28,000, but it is still not confirmed yet. We can expect more leaks about the smartphone before the launch next year.

Oppo Find N, the new foldable smartphone from Oppo will be launched on December 15

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Sriram
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Foldable smartphones are the next in the line for the future smartphone industry and Oppo has already launched a teaser for their first foldable smartphone named Oppo Find N. The phone is said to be the direct competition for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and at a much lower price as well. The teaser from the company provided the first glimpse of the smartphone, and now more images have been leaked online.

The phone seems to have taken a lot of design elements from the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the images reveal almost every physical aspect it has. The phone has a noticeable camera bump on the rear which consists of a triple camera setup, which seems to be very similar to Oppo Find X3 Pro. The hinge mechanism has the printed slogan “Designed for Find” and the phone is expected to come with a 120Hz refresh rate and 800 nits of peak brightness.

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The images also show a punch-hole cutout in the front for the camera sensor and an inwards folding design with rounded corners. The phone can also be seen in various colors like gray, white, and purple. The phone will be revealed at the launch, which has been fixed on December 15. It will be interesting to see the kind of features the phone has and the price tag it would come with. For now, it is expected that the phone will be launched at a lower price tag than what Samsung offers to get more share from the market in the foldable smartphone segment.

WhatsApp new privacy features do not allow stalkers to see your last online status

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WhatsApp has always kept privacy as the topmost priority for its users. It is why the messaging platform has added a new privacy feature that would not allow any third-party stalkers to know about your details. The new feature allows the users to hide their last seen and online activities from everyone or from individuals who are not on the contact list. Last year, Apple added a new feature on iOS where the users had the choice of not allowing them to track them without their acceptance.

There are many different kinds of applications that often track the activity of the users without them even knowing about it. This new feature on WhatsApp will definitely be another wall of privacy for the users where any unknown app or person will not be able to track them through WhatsApp. The feature will work on both individual and business accounts and will definitely make it harder for people who are not in the contact list or are unknown to see the last online status of the users.

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Not only the unknown people, but even the third-party apps will also not be able to keep off the users through WhatsApp when the feature is activated. Unless the third-party apps are not on your contact list, they will not be able to see whether you are active on WhatsApp or not. The new feature will be made available on both iOS and Android and will not change the setting for existing chats with contacts.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S-Pen, and LED cover for the smartphone spotted on FCC certification

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Sajin Vargheese
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Samsung is all ready to launch its new series of premium smartphones, Galaxy S22 series very soon. As with the previous launches, the company is going to launch three different variants which will be the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, new rumors are out in the market that the Galaxy S22 Ultra might be rebranded as the Galaxy S22 Note smartphone. It might also be due to the addition of SPen to the Ultra variant which previously was only available in the Note series. The smartphone has been recently spotted on the GeekBench database with the model number SM-S908U.

The listing also provides details about some of the key specifications that will be present in the smartphone at the time of launch. The FCC certification not only shows the detail of the smartphone but also the S-Pen and LED cover for the Ultra variant of the smartphone. The new details confirm that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will support wireless power transfer and Ultra-Wideband technology. Also, it will support 802.11b/g/n/ac WLAN, 802.11/n/ac/ax UNII, Bluetooth and NFC.

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The S-Pen was spotted with the model number EJ-PS908 and shows a maximum RF output power of 0.675mW and operates in the 2402-2480MHz range. The LED cover was also spotted with the model number EF-NS908. The Galaxy S22 Ultra series is expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and Exynos 2200 chipset depending on the market in which it will be launched. The renders of the smartphone have already been leaked on the internet. The smartphone will be launched on February 8 in the Unpacked 2022 event next year.

Redmi Note 11 4G global variant smartphone to launch in India soon

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Sajin Vargheese
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Redmi has recently launched its new Redmi Note 11 series in China and other parts of the globe. Now, new reports are coming in that the company is soon going to launch a new Note 11 4G global variant in India. The details are not yet confirmed, but it is expected to launch under a price tag of Rs 15,000. Ahead of the launch of the smartphone, the technical specification has already been leaked on the internet. The phone seems to have a different set of specifications when compared to the Chinese variant.

It is powered using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Soc, while the same smartphone launched in China came with Mediatek helio G88 SoC. The smartphone is also expected to come with a new design in India and is expected to come with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD display which will have a support of 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The phone is also expected to come with an 8MP selfie camera in the front.

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On the rear panel, it will come with a triple camera setup that will have the new 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with a 2MP macro sensor. The phone is also expected to come with a 5,000 mAh battery and 18w fast charging support. Other features include MIUI 12.5 out of the box and a side-mounted fingerprint. We can expect the smartphone to launch this month, but no confirmation has been given by Redmi till now.

Sony acquires “God of War” maker Valkyrie Entertainment developers

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Ramana Rishi
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If you have a Sony Playstation or have ever played on one, they might have heard or played the title God of War or GoW. It is one of the most popular and long-going game series on Sony Playstation devices and has millions of fans globally. The game was developed by Valkyrie Entertainment apart from various other popular games that they have created. Sony has recently announced that they will buy Valkyrie Entertainment for an undisclosed amount. With the addition of Valkyrie Entertainment, Sony has added more value to the Sony exclusive games for Playstation. 

It is not the only acquisition they have made this year, Infact, Sony has already acquired 4 other gaming developers this year, like Nixxes Software, “Returnal” developer Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite. Gaming has seen a large boom from the last two years due to the lockdown and restrictions, leading the people to stay at home. Due to this, companies like Sony have been trying to increase their exclusive gaming titles, giving people more reasons to buy a Playstation. 

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The Valkyrie Entertainment developers are also popular for making gaming titles like “Twisted Metal” and “inFAMOUS“.  The developers have also worked on Forza Motorsport, which is an exclusive gaming title for Xbox. The developer studio will continue to be run by the existing team of management and will definitely provide a lot of value to the Sony Playstation business. The gaming studio is also expected to create new and exclusive titles for the gaming console in the future.

Xiaomi 12 smartphone case render images leaked online

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Alex Infant
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Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of the new Xiaomi 12 premium smartphones in the Chinese market and new leaks have started emerging just before the launch. As per the new leaks, a smartphone case for Xiaomi 12 has been spotted which reveals the addition of extra hardware in the rear camera unit of the smartphone. As per the details, that have been released by GizmoChina, the image shows five different cutouts within the camera hump of the smartphones.

The first three cutouts are for the three camera sensors which are large, the remaining cutouts are for the proximity sensor and flash. Apart from these cutouts, which were expected from Xiaomi, another cutout was spotted on one of the rendered images of the cases. It is expected that the new cutout could be the addition of the LiDAR sensor that Apple is already using on their iPhone. The render images also show that the primary camera sensor on the rear is very large when compared to the other two camera sensors.

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Also, the smartphone is expected to come with a 2K resolution screen and a new kind of camera technology which will not only improve the quality of images and video taken through the camera but will also make them look much better on the new display. The phone was earlier expected to launch on 12 December, but now the smartphone is going to launch at the end of December. The company is also expected to launch a new smartphone or device along with the launch of Xiaomi 12.

iPhone SE to launch in the first quarter of 2022

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Sriram
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It has been a few days since we have not heard any news about the new iPhone SE 3 that is expected to launch next year. However, as per the latest news that has leaked on the internet, the company is planning to launch the new iPhone SE in the first quarter of 2022. As per the details revealed by reports of a Taiwanese publication, DigiTimes, the VCM (voice coil motor) suppliers for iPhone is looking at an increasing number of orders currently.

It also mentions that the increase in orders is because of the launch of the iPhone SE 3, which Apple is gearing up for. Also, as per the latest details from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple can be launching a new iPhone SE in the first quarter of 2022 and a new iPhone SE in the year 2023. It is also expected that the new iPhone SE will have a lot of new upgrades as well, which will be visible in the design and display. The phone is expected to come with a bigger display along with 4GB of RAM memory instead of 3GB in the previous version.

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It is also expected to take a few design elements from the iPhone 12 series. The new feature in the iPhone SE would be the introduction of 5G connectivity in this range. We would also see a much faster processor, most probably being the A15 bionic chipset. It does not look like Apple will be bringing an OLED screen to the iPhone SE, but we might see a bit of difference in the display quality of the phone.

Xiaomi’s new battery technology can increase the battery life by 100 minutes

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Shanmugam
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Xiaomi has been working on new charging and battery technology for a long time now. Over the past few years, they have not only been able to increase the battery life on smartphones but have also discovered new ways of charging devices. Now, as per a new report from Xiaomi, the new technology they have discovered can increase the battery life of a smartphone by 100 minutes. The announcement was made by the R&D team of Xiaomi on Weibo, where they claimed that the new technology can be made available in smartphones by as early as next year.

They also claim that they have been able to increase the silicon content in the existing battery by almost 3 times. After the new technology is implemented, the smartphones from Xiaomi will have an extra 10% battery depending on the existing battery size and without increasing the capacity of the battery. They have also revealed that they were able to make PCM (protection circuit module) angled at 90 degrees instead of a flat position.

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Another feature that the new battery technology will have is the advanced fuel gauge chip, which will use advanced algorithms and will monitor the lifespan of cells in overnight charging. It will help to improve battery health and also increase its life. It will also add new sensors to the battery to check the temperature and ensure no heating is caused. The company has confirmed that we will be able to see the new battery by the second half of next year and the battery is going to be the biggest focus point for smartphone manufacturers in the coming years.

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