Samsung Galaxy A03 Bags Approval from Wi-Fi Alliance Authority, May Debut Soon

October 22, 2021

Two months ago, Samsung announced the Galaxy A03s smartphone. Not long after the launch, speculations say that the South Korean giant is gearing to announce another smartphone under the Galaxy A lineup – the Samsung Galaxy A03.

Last month, the smartphone surfaced on the database of Geekbench and a few certification platforms like the FCC. Following the appearances, the rumor mill says that the launch of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A03 is near.

Not too long ago, a fresh piece of information revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A03 smartphone with the model number SM-A032F/DS had received approval from the Wi-Fi Alliance authority.

The Wi-Fi Alliance listing mentions that the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, which indicates that the Galaxy A03 is a low-end smartphone.

Meanwhile, previous publications have mentioned that the Galaxy A03 could arrive with the Unisoc SC9863A chip alongside 2GB of RAM. And it would likely boot to the Go edition version of the Android 11 OS.

The Galaxy A03’s FCC listing revealed that it would rely on a 5,000mAh battery for backup. But the listing didn’t mention its charging capability.

However, other sources have claimed that the Galaxy A03 may launch in a 3GB RAM variant. Recall, its predecessor – the Galaxy A02 – has a 3GB RAM variant.

The handset would likely borrow some of the specs of the Galaxy A03s. The Galaxy A03s’ HD+ panel measures 6.5-inches and sports a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper. The rear panel features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

The Helio P35 chipset drives the Galaxy A03s, and it packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Redmi Confirms the Launch Date of the Redmi Watch 2 Smartwatch

O. Christopher

October 22, 2021

Redmi Confirms the Launch Date of the Redmi Watch 2 Smartwatch

Recently, Redmi announced that it would hold a launch event to unveil the Redmi Watch 2. And the event will commence by 7 PM in China on October 28. The smart accessory will arrive alongside the much-anticipated Redmi Note 11 series.

The Chinese firm has revealed the official poster of the Redmi Watch 2, and the picture on the poster shows that the upcoming smartwatch will sport a square-shaped display similar to the predecessor model.

Unfortunately, Redmi is keeping a tight lip regarding the specifications of the Redmi Watch 2. But with a week away from launch, the tech brand might release a few details of the watch before it officially breaks cover.

However, speculations say that the Redmi Watch 2 will debut with upgrades on the display, appearance, build, health tracking, sports tracking, and the user interface.

Recall, the Redmi Watch that debuted last year came with a 1.4-inch LCD screen that delivers a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. It packs health tracking features like a sleep monitor and a 24/7 heart rate tracker.

The Redmi Watch could last up to 10 days on a single charge, and it offers the user 11 types of sports activities, GPS, air pressure detection, Bluetooth 5.1, and the ability to resist water up to 5ATM.

Last November, the Redmi Watch arrived in China with a price tag of 269 Yuan (~$42). The Redmi Watch 2 may sell for about the same price.

Launch Details of the Redmi Note 11 Series Revealed

O. Christopher

October 22, 2021

Launch Details of the Redmi Note 11 Series Revealed

For a while, several sources have been posting bits of information regarding the Redmi Note 11 series. However, none of the sources had concrete information on the launch details of the upcoming smartphone lineup.

But now, we know the confirmed launch information of the Redmi Note 11 series following a recent announcement by the company via its Weibo handle. Redmi mentioned that the upcoming Note 11 series would break covers on October 28.

The smartphone brand has also released a poster to confirm the launch information. Interestingly, the poster reveals a few of the physical features of the Redmi Note 11 series.

The Redmi Note 11 series sports a top-centre positioned punch-hole for the front-facing camera. The top edge of the smartphone series features a JBL-tuned speaker, an IR blaster, a microphone, and a 3.5mm headphone port.

The phone’s picture on the poster further reveals that the right spine of the Note 11 handsets houses the power button and the volume rockers. At the same time, the backside packs a square-shaped camera module that shelters the triple camera setup alongside an LED flash.

Surprisingly, a popular Chinese retail site – JD.com – now has the Note 11 series listed for reservations. The retail site listing says the series comprises the Note 11 5G, Note 11 Pro 5G, and the Note 11 Pro+ 5G. And the shipment of these phones will commence on November 1.

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ listings reveal that they will come in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM editions. And they will pack up to 256GB of internal storage.

iQOO Z5x Breaks Cover with a 120Hz Display and a 50MP Dual-Camera Unit

O. Christopher

October 21, 2021

iQOO Z5x Breaks Cover with a 120Hz Display and a 50MP Dual-Camera Unit

Finally, iQOO has taken to China to uncover the iQOO Z5x smartphone silently. The smartphone falls in the mid-range category, but it packs fascinating features like a high refresh rate, the Dimensity 900 chip, and high-resolution cameras.

Specifications of the iQOO Z5x Smartphone

The iQOO Z5x comes with a 6.58-inch LCD screen sporting a teardrop notch. The display promises a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution.

The front side sports an 8-megapixel selfie snapper, while the vertical camera setup on the rear panel features a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens, and an LED flash unit.

The Dimensity 900 chip oversees the operations of the iQOO Z5x, and it packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of in-built storage. For storage expansion, the iQOO Z5x has a MicroSD card slot, and it ships with the iQOO UI based on Android 11 OS.

For security, iQOO equipped the Z5x with a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and the handset relies on a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

Other features of the iQOO Z5x smartphone include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio port.

Pricing and Availability of the iQOO Z5x

The iQOO Z5x arrived in China in three variants: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. And they sell for 1,599 Yuan (~$250), 1,699 Yuan (~$266), and 1,899 Yuan (~$297), respectively.

The iQOO Z5x’s presale started in China yesterday, and customers will get the phone in colors like Sandstone Orange, Fog Sea White, and Lens Black.

Leak Reveals the key Specs of the Motorola G51; May Launch in November

O. Christopher

October 21, 2021

Leak Reveals the key Specs of the Motorola G51; May Launch in November

Recently, several reports claimed that Motorola is working on a new phone called the Moto G51. However, as the company is yet to announce the device, the phone’s existence remains questionable.

Meanwhile, other sources say that Motorola plans to unveil the Moto G51 as a successor of the Moto G50 that arrived earlier. And a new report by TechnikNews has shared a few of the specs of the upcoming Motorola handset.

The publication revealed that the Moto G51 5G with the code name ‘Cyprus 5G’ and model number XT2171-1 would arrive with support for a Full HD+ resolution. The publication didn’t reveal the screen size, and information regarding the refresh rate is unclear.

The publication didn’t speak of the Moto G51’s processor as well. But it stated that the device would feature a 13-megapixel selfie camera and a triple camera unit on its backside. The rear camera system would comprise a 50-megapixel primary snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel auxiliary camera.

Meanwhile, the Moto G51 smartphone appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking platform last week. The Geekbench listing of the Moto G51 shows that it features the Snapdragon 750G chip, 4GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

Other details of the Moto G51 remain uncovered. But the publications claim that the handset will break cover in a couple of weeks. Hence, there’s a possibility more leaks regarding the Moto G51 will surface before its official launch.

Full Specifications of the Honor 30i Leaks Before Launch

O. Christopher

October 21, 2021

Full Specifications of the Honor 30i Leaks Before Launch

Come October 28; Honor will host a launch event in China to announce the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition. And Speculations are saying that the smartphone brand may seize the opportunity to take the covers off the Honor 30i and Honor 30 Max handsets.

Thankfully, we have some details regarding the smartphones in the Honor 30 series, and here’s all we know so far.

Specs of the Honor 30i

The upcoming Honor 30i would arrive with a 6.7-inch LCD screen with a center-positioned punch-hole. The phone’s display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels.

The front side of the Honor 30i comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper, and the back panel features a square-shaped camera module that houses the triple rear camera system. The camera module houses a 48-megapixel primary sensor alongside a pair of 2-megapixel snappers.

The Dimensity 800 chip powers the Honor 30i, and the handset would pack a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W charging. The Honor 30i weighs 175 grams, and it’s 7.45mm thick – quite slim for a mid-range device.

The Honor 30i will come in Charm Sea Blue, Titanium Silver, Rose Gold, and Night Black color options and the phone also sports a side-fitted fingerprint scanner for security.

Specs of the Honor 30 Max

The Honor 30 Max handset would debut with a massive 7.09-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch design. It supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Honor 30 Max’s rear panel houses a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, and it would ship with the Dimensity 900 processor. The handset relies on a 5,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging, and it sports other features like NFC, dual speakers, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Honor 30 Max weighs 227 grams, and it will debut in colors like Charm Sea Blue, Night Black, and Titanium Silver.

Infibranches, a Nigerian stirrup, secures $2m funding from Shell-backed company

O. Christopher

September 21, 2021

Infibranches, a Nigerian stirrup, secures $2m funding from Shell-backed company

It’s always good news when Nigerian startups secure good funding to better their services and expand their range of products. Thus, when Infibranches Technologies Limited got a $2m funding from All On to help them boost their reach and services in the country, we didn’t skip on reporting it.

Infibranches established its services around providing a payment solution for solar energy providers in the country. Thus, these companies can focus on other parts of their solutions without worrying about building a viable digital payment service for its customers and markets that they serve too.

This investment comes from an investment company backed by Shell, showing that the oil-based firm is diversifying into the energy market in other ways. This will also give Infibranches a better access to more industry players, help them gain the trust of bigger companies and expose them to the mentorship and support of a company that has been in the energy industry for decades.

With this funding, the start-up hopes to trigger a new wave of growth through talent acquisition, inventory acquisitions, product and tech development and maintain a solid working capital, among other things.

WhatsApp working on beta feature that allows user convert voice to text

O. Christopher

September 17, 2021

WhatsApp working on beta feature that allows user convert voice to text

WhatsApp is working hard towards making amassing new features available for its service, and we are here for it all.

In a new spotting on the beta info dashboard, the IM giant is working on a transcription service for voice notes. In other words, they will now allow users change their voice notes into text to be sent to their contacts.

It is expected that the transcription service will happen locally on the phone so the voice texts don’t have to be sent to WhatsApp or Facebook for transcription first. With that in mind, it makes sense that the service is expected to launch on Apple’s iOS, taking advantage of speech recognition tech that Apple has baked into these devices.

We don’t have any idea of when this beta update, or the full thing, will roll out. Like many other features that are in testing, there is also no guarantee that this will even make beta phase, pass the beta phase or rollout to Android devices in the future.

Above all else, though, we are happy that the team behind this app is working on new things to better how we interact with one another online. When it makes the market, this might open up new ways to fire up the device assistant and send texts, instead of relying on voice notes all the time.

Oppo to release early Android 12 custom skin to select users

O. Christopher

September 13, 2021

Oppo to release early Android 12 custom skin to select users

As Google works towards making sure that we have the Android 12 in October, so are OEMs who work on custom skins of their own. One of such OEMs is Oppo who develops its own ColorOS inhouse, and have now given us a date when we can expect the ColorOS 12.

As the name implies, we already know that this will be the one to bring Android 12 to devices that will be getting it. We also know that the OS will hit the markets in a September 16 launch planned for China, among other things.

Fortunately, that day will also usher in the launch of the Find X3 series which will be the first to get the beta build of the OS.

Since Google will launch the official thing in October, we expect that this will be the same month when Oppo and other smartphone makers start pushing their flagship devices to the new Android flavour.

Every year, we look forward to the new things that Google has slapped on Android for us. This year is no exception and we cannot wait to see all the amazing features that Android devices get going forward.

Google might launch the stable version to Android 12 on October 4

O. Christopher

September 13, 2021

Google might launch the stable version to Android 12 on October 4

We don’t like that Google stopped naming its Android versions, but the Android 12 is almost upon us.

According to the roadmap of updates, the fifth and final beta build for the software has already been rolled out sometimes last week. This means that we have the stable version to look forward to next but we don’t have an official date for that yet.

We don’t think Google will give us that information anytime soon as they are busy working on making sure everything works smoothly right now. According to a post on the official XDA Developers forum, though, this global launch and rollout for the new OS could start happening from October 4.

The Pixel phones are usually the first to get the update since they were made by the same company that runs the software. Thus, it won’t be out of place if they are also the first to get the official rollout this year.

On the back of that, we need to factor in the fact that the pandemic has affected development too and the company might not be able to keep to this date. While September is looking unlikely for launch, though, we have a lot of reason to believe that October is the month when we get the latest version.

Till then, we’ll keep our fingers crossed and wait to see what the company has in store for us.

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