Google plans to redesign Play Store's interface for tablets and foldables by 2023, and the company has shared a glimpse of what we can expect. Although it has disclosed one software aspect, this shows Google's overall commitment to tablets. Google has detailed some features coming to the app store on tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks, and the company gave insights into the update via some screenshots and clips.
Google shared a single (low-resolution) picture highlighting the changes coming to the Play Store for tablets and foldables in 2023. The current Play Store tablet design is nothing but the Play Store for smartphones stretched for a big screen. Thus, the new upgrade would be a significant overhaul. Google shared the screenshots offering the description and videos related to the update directly and stated that this is a "content-forward approach." In addition, the company informed its users that this would merely be a visual change and would not impact the app promotions. The screenshot shared by Google also revealed the presence of a dedicated Kids section, situated at the bottom of the left sidebar with the Games, Apps, Books, and Offers.
An old Android tablet UI
Google is also providing developers with resources and tips on making the best of their apps, including capturing as many screenshots as possible and promoting using imagery rather than a block of texts. The Play Store upgrade for large-screen devices would likely align with the release of the Pixel Tablet early next year, or it can even be with the Pixel Fold, which will arrive before the end of 2023's first quarter. More details about this UI facelift will be revealed in the months leading to the release of the company's flagship tablet.
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On October 13, 2022, South Korean tech giant Samsung announced its partnership with the Alphabet-owned Google “to elevate smart home experiences.” As a part of the partnership, the companies are working towards making it easier to control smart home devices made by different makers. Samsung and Google have achieved the same by developing the Matter protocol, which acts as a bridge between the Google Home and Samsung SmartThings devices.
How does the Matter protocol co-developed by Samsung and Google work?
As the Matter protocol comes in place, users opening the SmartThings app will get information about the Matter-enabled devices initially set up with Google Home. Then, users can easily onboard those devices to SmartThings app, and the same is true for Google Home. Essentially, this eliminates the cross-platform compatibility limitations that prevailed and allows users to experience an open ecosystem wherein devices manufactured by different companies support each other.
As stated by Samsung, the Matter protocol will be rolled out in the coming weeks. It will be helpful for people who own a few smart home devices manufactured by different companies. Once it is rolled out, users won’t have to worry about which smart device they should purchase. Previously, one had to check the maker, the supported app, and the ecosystem before investing in a smart home device.
The multi-admin feature seems to be the key highlight of the new Matter protocol
In the official press release, Samsung mentions that “Matter standard’s multi-admin capabilities provide the foundation for connecting devices directly to multiple apps and ecosystems, giving consumers more flexibility and choice.” Further, the company adds that it is building on “multi-admin, allowing users to seamlessly find, choose to connect and control Matter-enabled devices through SmartThings or Google Home apps on Android.”
Samsung launches its flagship premium tablet series every year. Early this year, Samsung released the S8 series - the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and theGalaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Reports confirmed that the world's second-largest tablet company delayed the development of the next-gen S9 series, and concluded that the launch of the tablet has also been postponed. The development scheduled to start in December 2022 will now begin early next year.
As per the report, Samsung has decided to delay its flagship next-gen Tab, the Galaxy S9 series. The pandemic has almost ended, resulting in declining demand for IT products, and it has hindered the company's plan of producing 33.6 million units of tablets in 2022.
A new plan for Samsung's flagship next-gen Tab
The global economic instability has disrupted the overall tablet market. DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) predicts a fall in the tablet market by 8% this year. However, the market can expect a 22% rise in the OLED and Mini LED premium tablet categories.
After the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series will also include three models, the reports confirmed. The Vanilla model will sport an LCD screen, while the Plus version and the Ultra variant will feature an OLED panel.
Samsung has kept the launch dates under wrap, but users can expect the release of the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series in the second half of 2023.
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HMD Global, primarily known for its Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones, launched a new tablet Nokia T10. Expanding its range of Android tablets, Nokia introduced this new tech with an 8-inch display. The new tablet runs on the Android operating system and was first seen in July this year for select global markets.
The Nokia T10 comes with 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant which costs Rs 11,799 and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant which costs Rs12,799. You can get your hands on the tablet via Amazon along with the official Nokia India website. However, the current model is Wi-Fi enable, Nokia stated that it will soon launch an LTE variant in India.
Nokia T10 Tablet launched: Specs and Features
Nokia T10 features an 8-inch display with Full HD resolution, while the screen offers a peak brightness of 450 nits. The latest device is powered by a Unisoc T606 processor paired with up to 4GB RAM. The device comes with a 2MP sensor and 8MP primary back camera.
It has a 5,250mAh battery which supports 10W charging. Nokia T20 has features like Stereo speakers, biometric face unlocks, IPX2 rating, and Google kids space and entertainment space.
The company recently launched true wireless headphones in India. The latest device comes powered by a Unisoc T606 processor paired with up to 4GB RAM. Earlier this month, the company launched Nokia 5710 XpressAudio comes with a price tag of €4,999. The feature phone will be available on the Nokia Online Store along with online and offline retail partners across the country. Black and white are the two colour variants of the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio.
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Google is likely planning a Pixel foldable smartphone and a new Pro tablet, and the new hardware has been spotted in the Android 13 code.
Within the first in-development build of Android 13 quarterly platform release by Google, developers have spotted a detachable Pixel tablet and the rumoured Pixel foldable.
Developers have spotted "Felix" foldable device, with a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor and a 10.8MP Samsung S5K3J1 telephoto lens on the back of the phone.
The device could also house an 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor (the same one used by the Pixel 6A) on the inside, reports Android Police.
The smartphone could fold horizontally like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.
According to developer Kuba Wojciechowski, Google released the first beta for Android 13 QPR1 beta and with it a lot of updated code.
It includes "new camera drivers, revealing some details about their upcoming products. I have found some details about a yet-unknown foldable, another tablet and more," he posted in a tweet.
"As of now, we know about two foldable devices from Google - passport and pipit," he said.
The first one has been canceled, but the status of the other one was unknown.
"Recently we've heard that the display production for their foldable would start in 4 months," said the developer. Google was yet to make any comment. The company will hold a Pixel 7 launch event on October 6.
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San Francisco, Aug 16 (IANS) Tech giant Apple is likely to launch a new entry-level iPad with a larger screen along with an iPad Pro refresh, upgrading the chip from M1 to the M2.
A leaker claimed that the 10th-generation iPad and the iPad Pro will see some changes during the period, reports AppleInsider.
In a Naver post by a leaker account, a source from China claimed that an October event could occur and play host to iPad changes.
While it may not necessarily be an October event, the leaker said it would be at an additional event held after the launch of the iPhone 14.
The new 10th-generation iPad is claimed in the leak to have a thinner new design with a more square shape and a flat bezel, unifying the design aesthetic across the entire iPad range.
It is also said to have a more prominent display than the existing 10.2-inch screen, but without mentioning the exact size.
The model will also allegedly sport an A14 Bionic chip, support 5G, gain a protruding rear camera bump, and lose the 3.5mm headphone jack.
At the same time as updating the entry-level iPad, Apple will also reportedly upgrade the iPad Pro. However, the leaker merely says the chip will be updated from M1 to M2 in the premium tablet line.
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New Realme products are around the corner. A Realme launch event has been set for July 26, wherein we get a new Realme tablet named Realme Pad X. It will be bringing along with it a pencil and keyboard as its support accessories. But even before that, on July 18, there will be the unveiling of a smartwatch called Realme Watch 3. For creatives, the company has teased TWS buds too. Let’s now peel through what we know about these upcoming Realme products.
Realme Pad X Specs and Features (Expected)
Realme Pad X sports an 11-inch IPS LCD display with 2K resolution, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 450nits of peak brightness. The Chinese variant has stylus support with 4096-level pressure sensitivity.
Upon unlocking the device, you’d find Realme UI 3.0 for Pad on top of Android 11.
The chip inside is Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You could also get up to 512GB of expandable storage with a microSD card. Internally, there is also an 8340mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
The offered camera sensors are a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.
Other goodies in the mix are likely a quad-speaker setup backed by Dolby Atmos.
Realme Watch 3 Specs and Features (Expected)
Realme Watch 3 appears to have a squared-off design, but more so rectangular in shape. There is a side-mounted button possibly for navigation and controls. In the sketches shared by the brand, we see the watch has a microphone. So, it could have Bluetooth calling support. Let’s see what we learn about the device in the coming days.
There’s hardly anything we know about the forthcoming Realme TWS earbuds.
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Realme Pad X is going to be the new tablet from the Chinese brand. The X variant is likely the most powerful Realme tablet to date, at least that’s what its rumoured specifications hint at. The Pad X is expected to be armed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, up to 6 gigs of RAM, up to 128gigs of storage, a massive 8360mAh battery, and a large 11-inch panel with 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution.
The marketing materials for the device are already out on the internet
Realme Pad X Specs and Features
Realme Pad’s X-factor could be the underlying power-house of a chip and cell combination. These could be a Snapdragon 870 chip and an 8360mAh battery. The internal space could be occupied by 4/6GB RAM, and 64/128GB of storage.
The front of the phone seems to have typical bezel breadth and the front camera could find a place in one of those black bands. The screen size could stretch 11-inches diagonally and sport QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
The camera details are not available yet. The rest of the device could include Dolby Atmos-rated quad speakers, and fast charging support as well. With all these, the device is said to have just a 7.1mm thickness.
Since we are just a few days away from its debut, we will know the details pretty soon.
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Infinix has released a new budget phone in the sub-10K price bracket called the Hot 12 Play. The phone had debuted in other markets including our neighboring markets earlier this month. Now that, it has been unveiled in our country, let’s have a look at all that’s offered for the asking price. For starters, it has got a Unisoc T610 chip, Android 11 OS, 4+64GB memory configuration, a 6000mAh cell, and a 90Hz HD+ screen.
Infinix Hot 12 Play Specs and Features
Infinix Hot 12 Play’s front is a 6.82-inch IPS TFT touchscreen with 720x1612 pixels resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout housing an 8MP selfie camera with dual flash.
The back of the phone is home to a 13MP primary shooter and a 2MP supporter.
The Hot 12 Play ships with Android 11-based XOS software. The performance is taken care of by a Unisoc T610 processor, 4GB of RAM (with support for an additional 3GB VRAM), and 64GB of onboard storage. A 6000mAh battery keeps the phone alive and is aided by a 10W charger.
Among other things, you also get a USB-C port, up to 512GB memory card with a dedicated slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi ac, and Bluetooth.
Infinix Hot 12 Play Price and Availability
Infinix has priced the Hot 12 Play in India at ₹8,499. You can purchase the phone through Flipkart from May 30. You can also avail of a 5% cashback using an Axis Bank card as well as an EMI option of ₹295 a month. The available color options are Racing Black, Horizon Blue, and Racing Black.
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Samsung has refreshed the Tab S6 Lite specifications to date and named it the 2022 edition. The new upgrades include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset and Android 12 software. Rest, it has still got an IPS LCD screen, S-pen input support, AKG-tuned speakers, and single cameras on both sides. Let’s see what else it brings to the table.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Specs and Features
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 sports a 10.4-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution. It has got thick bezels and on the front, there’s also the phone’s 5MP selfie camera.
The back camera is meanwhile an 8MP shooter.
The internals of Tab S6 Lite is updated with Snapdragon 720G processor and Android 12 with One UI 4. There is a 7040milliamp battery, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage.
Among other things, there are also AKG-tuned stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Price and Availability
Samsung is releasing the new Tab S6 Lite in select markets priced at €400 (~₹32,279).
The Amazon Summer Sale 2022 is going on with #BigSavingsForEveryone. The sale window was open to public on May 4, 2022, and true to that tagline, there are exciting deals on a broad range of products. This includes smartphones too and here, we will be zeroing in on the best offers for phones under ₹30,000.
Best smartphone offers in Amazon Summer Sale 2022
These are the most amazing phone offers that you can grab on the Amazon India sale right now:
iQOO 7
iQOO 7 is equipped with a 6.62-inch Full HD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 16MP selfie shooter, a 48MP+13MP+2MP camera trio, and a 4400mAh cell with 66W high-speed charging support. The deal price of this iQOO phone is ₹29,990. Furthermore, there is a ₹1000 coupon discount and so, before any kind of exchange offer or bank discounts, the effective price is just ₹28,990.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, 4250mAh battery, a 33W fast charging support, a 64MP+8MP+5MP triple camera setup, and a 20MP selfie camera. Amazon’s deal price for the phone is ₹25,999 (8+128GB model). Further, there is exchange offer up to ₹18,200 and no-cost EMI facility too.
Deal Price Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G (Vinyl Black 8GB RAM 128 GB Storage) | Slimmest (6.81mm) & Lightest (158g) 5G Smartphone | 10-bit AMOLED with Dolby Vision | Additional Exchange Offers Available
₹ 25999
Buy on amazon OPPO F21 Pro 5G
Oppo F21 Pro 5G carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 6.43-inch FHD+ 60Hz AMOLED display, a 16MP front camera, a 64MP main rear camera, Android 12 software, and a 4500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone’s available at a discounted price of ₹26,999 and additionally, you can avail of exchange offers, no-cost EMI, and bank discounts.
Deal Price OPPO F21 Pro 5G (Rainbow Spectrum, 8GB RAM, 128 Storage) with No Cost EMI/Additional Exchange Offers
₹ 26999
Buy on amazon Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Now although this costs slightly over the 30K mark we have set, it’s an awesome deal nonetheless. Let us explain. The listed price of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is ₹74,990 and in the sale, it is available for ₹34,990. Next, select the “Apply ₹3000 coupon” and the effective price will be ₹31,990. Then there are bank offers of up to ₹1000 which can bring down the price to around ₹30,990. Not to forget the exchange deals are also present. So, for about ₹30,000 price tag, you are getting a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5G, 12MP+8MP+12MP triple rear cameras, 32MP front camera, 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a 4500mAh battery and a 25W charger.
Deal Price Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Cloud Navy, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) with No Cost EMI & Additional Exchange Offers
₹ 34990
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These are the most attractive phone deals under ₹30K in the Amazon Summer Sale. However, if you want to know the best phone deals under ₹25,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000, please check out our other dedicated listicles.
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The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2022 is officially underway offering discounts across several categories. Amazon is hosting the Summer Sale 2022 from May 4 and there was 24-hour early access to countdown deals exclusively for Amazon Prime members. As for TVs, Amazon is offering up to 50% off on MRP of TVs from popular manufacturers and if you are looking to upgrade yours, perhaps now is a good time. Apart from the discounted prices, you can also avail of card offers for EMI and non-EMI purchases made through select bank credit and debit cards.
The deal prices that we have mentioned while writing the article may vary as the sale progresses.
Amazon Summer Sale 2022: Card offer details
As part of the Amazon Summer Sale, consumers can avail of a 10% instant discount (maximum ₹1500) on ICICI bank credit cards, a 10% instant discount (maximum ₹1500) on Kotak Bank credit and debit cards, and a 10% instant discount (maximum ₹1250) on RBL Bank credit cards. The discount is also applicable on EMI transactions. For ICICI bank debit cards, the offer is valid only on EMI transactions and capped at ₹1000.
However, these discounts are subject to conditions and we suggest you check more details for your specific card before you place your order. For all categories except groceries, the minimum order value should exceed INR 5000.
The maximum discount on non-EMI transactions is capped at ₹1250 for ICICI and Kotak Bank Cards and at ₹1000 for RBL bank credit cards.
The maximum discount on EMI transactions is capped at ₹1500 for ICICI and Kotak Bank Cards and at ₹1250 for RBL bank credit cards.
Amazon Summer Sale: Best deals on 55-inch TVs
Here are some of the best 55-inch TVs that you can consider buying from the Amazon Summer Sale 2022.
1. Mi Q1 Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV
This QLED TV from Xiaomi is available for ₹54,999 as part of the ongoing sale, which is around ₹5000 lower than its regular price. The display has a 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution and supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. For audio, the TV has a 30W six-speaker set-up with DTS-HD and Dolby Atmos support. The TV also has a few HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM and eARC.
The software is Android TV 10 with PatchWall UI. Other highlights include Chromecast built-in, 32GB of storage, and a metal side frame.
Deal Price Mi Q1 138.8 cm (55 Inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart Android QLED TV L55M6-EQG (Black) (2020 Model)
₹ 59990
Buy on amazon 2. OnePlus Q1 Series 4K Certified Android QLED TV
OnePlus Q1 series QLED TV was the first TV from the brand but continues to be a relevant QLED model for consumers you are don't necessarily need the latest gaming features. The Q1 QLED is retailing for ₹64,899 as part of the ongoing sale, which is significantly lower than its regular price.
The TV supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR formats. There are four 50W full-range speakers with two tweeters and two sub-woofers. The TV runs Android 9 TV out of the box, has 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
Deal Price OnePlus 138.8 cm (55 inches) Q1 Series 4K Certified Android QLED TV 55Q1N Pro (Black)
₹ 99900
Buy on amazon 3. Sony Bravia X80AJ 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
The 55-inch 4K HDR LED TV from Sony is available for ₹70,990, or at a discount of INR 4000 from its regular price. This one is powered by X1 4K HDR processor and supports Dolby Vision HDR. It has Alexa buit-in, runs Google TV OS with Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in, and will work with Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2.
Other highlights include 20 Watts X-Balanced speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Motionflow XR100, and 4 HDMI ports.
Deal Price Sony Bravia 139 cm (55 inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV KD-55X80AJ (Black) (2021 Model) | with Alexa Compatibility
₹ 83990
Buy on amazon 4. Samsung The Frame Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV
Samsung's The Frame TV (2021) is available for ₹82,990, which is around ₹6000 lower than its regular price. This is a unique QLED TV with an eye-catchy design, customizable bezels and an Art mode. The 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) panel with dual LED backlight supports a 120Hz refresh rate and is HDR10+ compliant. The TV has 40W 4 Ch audio, a solar cell remote, an effective eye-care mode, and 4 HDMI ports.
Deal Price Samsung 138 cm (55 inches) The Frame Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV QA55LS03AAKLXL (Black) (2021 Model)
₹ 82790
Buy on amazon 5. Samsung Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV
Samsung Ultra HD (4k) LED Panel offers a 55-inch display size and is available for ₹48,990. The TV blends well in Samsung’s ecosystem and if you use Samsung Galaxy phones or soundbar, you can benefit from features like Q-symphony and Samsung Dex. Users can also enjoy free content streaming via the Samsung TV+ app.
The 4K UHD LED panel supports HDR 10 and UHD Dimming. The 20W speakers support Dolby Digital Plus audio and connectivity options including 3 HDMI ports and 1 USB port.
Deal Price Samsung 138 cm (55 inches) Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV UA55AUE60AKLXL (Black) (2021 Model)
₹ 50990
Buy on amazon 6. OnePlus 55U1S 4K LED Smart Android TV
If you are looking for a decent 55-inch TV priced under ₹50K, the OnePlus 55U1S is worth considering. Apart from the card offers, you can score an additional discount of around ₹2,000 as compared to the regular price and get it for ₹44,999.
The 4K UHD TV has a 95.3% screen-to-body ratio, supports HDR10/10+ and HLG HDR formats and has 30W speakers co-tuned by Dynaudio and with Dolby Audio support. Other highlights include Chromecast Built-in, Oxygen Play 2.0, OnePlus Connect 2.0, hands-free voice control and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
Deal Price OnePlus 138.7 cm (55 inches) U Series 4K LED Smart Android TV 55U1S (Black) (2021 Model)
₹ 44999
Buy on amazon 7. Mi 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV 4X
This 55-inch 4K Xiaomi TV is listed at a discount of around ₹2,000 in the ongoing Amazon Summer Sale. The 4K LED panel is 4K HDR compliant and there is also support for 20W speakers with Dolby and DTS HD audio.
The software is Android TV 9.0 with PatchWall UI on top. The TV is powered by an Amlogic Cortex A53 processor and has 3 HDMI ports (one with ARC), and 2 USB ports. You can get for ₹39,999 in the Amazon Summer Sale.
Deal Price Mi 138.8 cm (55 Inches) 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV 4X | L55M5-5XIN (Black)
Xiaomi India could soon launch a tablet in India and it may carry the Tab moniker. Recently, the company tweeted, “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen! #KeepTabsOnUs” along with an image that quotes, “Let’s Tab”. That rectangular slab (in the picture) with rounded corners looks like a Pad 5. It is the most recent Xiaomi tablet out there.
Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen! #KeepTabsOnUs Get notified: https://t.co/nBRVRR2GeC pic.twitter.com/0lTFLgg3OV
— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 29, 2022
Well, it’s not that recent either as Xiaomi originally launched the Pad 5 in August of 2021 alongside Mi Mix 4 and some other products in China. Here’s what the Mi Pad 5 packs in terms of specifications.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Series Specs and Features
Xiaomi Pad 5
Xiaomi Pad 5 sports an 11-inch TrueTone LCD display with 2.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, Dolby Vision and HDR10 support.
There is an 8MP front camera for video calls and selfies. The back camera is a 13MP sensor with an LED flash.
Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and an 8,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Other goodies in the package are MIUI software, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, stylus support, and a USB-C port.
The company had also released a Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro that comes with a Snapdragon 870 processor, an 8,600mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, 5G, and a 50MP main camera on its cellular variant.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Series Price and Availability
Xiaomi Pad 5
The Xioami Pad 5 was launched in India at starting price of CNY 1999 (~₹22,900) for the 6GB + 128GB version and the Mi Pad 5 Pro starts at CNY 2,499 (~₹28,700) for the 6GB + 128GB model.
In the newly posted Mi events page, Xiaomi has set a countdown that ends on April 1 at 12 PM.
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About a week and a half since its global debut, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S8 series in India. This is the first time we are getting an Ultra model in Samsung’s tablet lineup. This Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra comes with a 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and this display also has a notch. Inside, it features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, something that’s unusual for this market. This is paired with a gigantic 11,200mAh battery and other high rung hardware. We’ll see what those are. But before that, here’s how much the new Galaxy Tabs cost and where you can buy them:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Specs and Features
Samsung has bucked the trend by equipping the Indian edition of the Galaxy Tabs S8 series with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. You also get an 11,200mAh battery inside the Tab S8 Ultra model, a 10,090mAh cell within the Tab S8+, and a relatively smaller 8000mAh battery in the Tab S8 chassis.
The Tab S8 Ultra being the top-end model rocks a 14.6-inch 1848 x 2960-res 120Hz sAMOLED screen whereas the Tab S8+ has a 12.4-inch 120Hz sAMOLED display with 1752 x 2800-pixel resolution and Tab S8 has only got an 11.0 inch 120Hz TFT panel with 1600 x 2560 resolution.
You get a side-facing fingerprint scanner on the regular Tab S8 while the upper-end models have got embedded fingerprint readers in their screens.
The Ultra model has two 12MP cameras on the front while the rest stick with just one. The back cameras are the same 13MP (AF) plus 6MP duo on all three. Other common features between these tablets are Android 12 with One UI 4.1, 5G, LTE, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C 3.2 port, Quad Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio, 4K30FPS video recording capability, micro-SD card support of up to 1TB, and support for 45W wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Price and Availability
You can purchase the Galaxy Tab S8 in the following configurations and colours:
Galaxy S8 Ultra with 12GB+256GB at ₹108999 for the WiFi variant and ₹122999 for the 5G model. Galaxy Tab S8+ with 8GB+128GB unit at ₹74999 for the WiFi edition and ₹87999 for the 5G variant. Galaxy Tab S8, also with 8GB+128GB memory at ₹58999 for the WiFi variant and ₹70999 for the 5G model.
You can pre-book the Galaxy Tab S8 series from February 22 to March 10, 2022, through the Samsung website and other major Samsung authorized partners. And those of you who pre-reserve a Galaxy Tab will get a free Keyboard Cover worth up to ₹22999.
Moreover, the company is also offering a cashback of ₹10000 on purchase of Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, ₹8000 on purchase of Galaxy Tab S8+, and ₹ 7000 on purchase of Galaxy Tab S8 using HDFC Bank cards. You can also avail of No Cost EMI options.
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The Vivo V23e had originally debuted last year but it’s finally here in India. It would be one of the budget 5G offerings from the brand. We have already got the Vivo V23 and Vivo V23 Pro in the country. However, this newcomer doesn't come with a colour-changing Fluorite AG glass back. And the specs are also trimmed down in comparison. It is priced at ₹25,990 and for that, you are getting MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset, a 4050mAh battery with 44W charging, a 44-megapixel camera on the front, and a 50-megapixel camera leading a triplet at the back. Let’s take a cursory look at the specifications and then how much the complete package costs.
Vivo V23e Specs and Features
Vivo V23e has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. There is a tiny teardrop cut within which resides a 44MP selfie shooter. The back camera, meanwhile, is housed within a rectangular island. The sensors are a 50MP main one, an 8MP ultrawide one, and a 2MP macro one.
It is also a little out there that the device also rocks a ‘44’ watt power brick support. It is tasked to charge up a 4050mAh battery.
At the core of the phone, there is a Dimensity 810 chip coupled with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The software on top is Android 11 based Funtouch OS 12. In the list of features, you also get Virtual RAM, microSD card expansion up to 1TB, USB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi, etc. There is no 3.5mm jack though.
Vivo V23e Price and Availability
Vivo V23e is available in Midnight Blue and Sunshine Gold colours priced at ₹25,990. You can purchase it through Flipkart, Vivo.com and select retail outlets starting today.
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Microsoft went Apple’s route and launched an ARM-based Windows tablet in India called the Surface Pro X, not to be confused with the Intel-powered Surface lineup it already sells. The new tablet has something different because similar to an Apple iPad, the Surface Pro X uses a custom-made SoC (System on Chip which contains the CPU, GPU) called SQ1 and SQ2.
These are Qualcomm chips designed to run an ARM-based Windows 11 OS. For the uninitiated, ARM is an instruction set, which is essentially a command for CPU in machine language. The Windows platform traditionally uses the X86 instruction set usually found in Intel and AMD CPUs but the Surface Pro X with its SQ 1 ARM chip uses the ARM instruction set. “How different is the experience though” I hear the anxious PC audience asking but I can only tell you that once I get my hands on the tablet, until then here’s all you need to know about its specs and other important details.
Microsoft Surface Pro X Specs, Details, And Price In India
The Microsoft Surface Pro X is the thinnest and most versatile 13-inch Surface device on the market, that’s not me claiming it but Microsoft’s press release. It weighs in at just 774grams the tablet is packing in a custom-made 8-core ARM-based Microsoft SoC. I cannot predict its performance but right off the bat, it’s safe to say that the device’s battery life will be more than the Intel-powered version because of the change in the Instruction set.
Furthermore, the Surface Pro X comes with a 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording capabilities that automatically adjusts to lighting conditions. The camera software also has an AI that makes sure that the selfie camera follows your gaze. Microsoft also claims that a combination of dual far-field Studio Mics and optimized speakers deliver the best video calling experience, so I am making a mental note to test this feature thoroughly as I am writing this article.
The Surface Pro X does look stunning though thanks to a high-resolution 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen which also has a built-in kickstand. The Surface Pro X also has a signature keyboard with dedicated storage and a charging flap for Slim Pen 2. In terms of I/O, the Surface Pro X has two USB Type-C ports and a dedicated magnetic Surflink featuring an extra USB Type-A.
Remember that I mentioned that Windows traditionally runs on X86-based CPUs as well as it turns out so does most of its native apps like Microsoft Office, Teams, and third-party software like Photoshop and Lightroom. The Surface Pro X is ARM-based so such apps should not work as well but Microsoft is ensuring us that they do thanks to a high level of optimization. All these things and more will be put to test once we get the device and if you want to purchase the tablet right now then here are the available configurations.
Oppo Pad is tipped to launch its first tablet with a 120Hz refresh rate LCD display. The much-awaited tablet from the popular phone maker has been in the making for a while now and is set to be its first tablet. A new leak suggests that the Oppo Pad will stick to an LCD display to keep the tablet affordable.
The look and feel of the tablet's screen is a bit'like' LCD, which is the same as the cost-effective tablet parameters of the grain factory and chrysanthemum factory. The full screen frame control is okay. The new 120Hz Pad system has good fluency.
— Digital Chat Station (@chat_station) November 12, 2021
In a tweet, popular tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the tablet’s screen is “a bit like LCD” and supports a 120Hz refresh rate which makes the whole experience smooth. Additionally, the tipster revealed that the Oppo Pad has an 8MP front-facing camera and a 13MP rear camera. It is expected to be priced around CNY 2,000 which roughly translates to Rs 23,300.
Oppo Pad expected specifications
The Oppo Pad is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip and is paired with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage. The tablet will run on Android OS but it is expected to be the latest version of ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.
The latest leak indicates that the Oppo Pad has a 13MP primary camera on the back and an 8MP selfie camera for video calling and more.
Other specifics such as the design and the battery capacity details remain under wraps for now. The Oppo Pad is expected to launch alongside the Reno 7 series in the upcoming weeks.
Also Read: Oppo ColorOS 12 review: A step in the right direction
Nokia’s latest affordable Android tablet is now available in India, and offers a number of notable features at its relatively afforadable price tag. The Nokia T20 Android tablet has a starting price of Rs 15,499 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage variant. Nokia’s budget Android tablet launches in India a month after its global launch.
Nokia T20 Specs, Price And Launch Details In India
Nokia T20 tablet is available in two specifications - 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage option. Both these variants come with a Wi-Fi or a Wi-Fi + 4G SIM connectivity option with the latter being costing more. the top-of-the-line WiFi + 4G Nokia T20 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage costs Rs 18,499. The tablet also comes with expandable storage upto 512GB via an SD card slot.
In terms of features, the Nokia T20 comes with a 10.36-inch TFT LCD 2K display with 1200 X 2000 pixel resolution and 224ppi pixel density. The tablet comes with a Unisoc T610 SoC with a 1.8GHz clock speed. This is an Octa-Core chipset based on the 12nm manufacturing process.
The Nokia T20 tablet packs a massive 8200mAh lithium-ion battery. As per official claims, it delivers a day’s worth of battery life. Furthermore, the Nokia T20 comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
The tablet also supports 4G/LTE connectivity (optional), a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth v5.0 and WiFi. Lastly, Nokia will give 3 years of security updates and 2 years of OS upgrades for the T20 tablet. The Nokia T20 is available for purchase on Nokia’s official website and Flipkart.
Apple iPad (9th gen) and iPad Mini have officially launched in India. The iPad gets the A13 Bionic chip, a 12MP ultra-wide front-facing camera with Centre Stage and more. Meanwhile, the iPad Mini has been revamped and now has a new design that’s more in line with the iPad Air and iPad Pro. But that’s not all, it also gets 5G support, Type-C port and new cameras. Here’s everything you should know about the new iPads.
Apple iPad (9th gen) price and availability
The iPad (9th gen) is priced starting at Rs 30,900 for the WiFi models and Rs 42,900 for the WiFi+Cellular models. The base storage variant is 64GB and goes upto 256GB.
The new iPad is up for pre-orders in India from today and will go on sale from September 24.
Apple iPad (9th gen) features
The iPad (9th gen) is powered by the A13 Bionic chip that Apple claims offer 20% performance gains over the previous generation. It features a large 10.2-inch Retina display that offers 2160x1620 pixels resolution. It’s a True Tone display that offers upto 500nits brightness and also supports first-gen Apple Pencil. The iPad has an aluminium build that measures 7.2mm in thickness and weighs 487 grams (WiFi) / 498 grams (WiFi+Cellular).
There is an 8MP camera on the back that can record in 1080p with features like 5X digital zoom, HDR, image stabilization, time-lapse and more. On the front, there is a new 12MP ultra-wide camera with 122-degree wide FOV which is a big upgrade from the last generation. It can record 1080p video at upto 60FPS and has features like cinematic video stabilization, time-lapse and more. The highlighting feature, however, is the arrival of Centre Stage which uses machine learning to adjust the front camera to keep you in the frame at all times.
The base storage now starts from 64GB instead of 32GB like last year and the iPad (9th gen) runs on the all-new iPadOS 15 with features like multitasking, personalisations, Translate app, Live Text and more.
Apple iPad Mini price and availability
The iPad Mini is priced starting at Rs 46,900 for the WiFi variants and Rs 60,900 for the WiFi+Cellular versions. The iPad Mini is being offered in 64GB and 256GB storage options and is up for pre-orders in India from today. It will go on sale from September 24.
Apple iPad Mini (2021) features
The iPad Mini (2021) is a significant upgrade over the last-gen iPad Mini. It now features a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A15 Bionic chip which makes it 80% faster than the previous generation. The new chipset also brings in 5G support and it also supports second-gen Apple Pencil.
The new iPad Mini is being offered in multiple colours: pink, starlight, purple and space grey to choose from. There is an updated 12MP ultra-wide camera on the front that supports Centre Stage and the back camera also has a 12MP sensor with features like Smart HDR and True Tone flash.
There’s USB Type-C connectivity as well so you can connect it to a range of accessories like cameras, external storage and 4K displays.
Microsoft's Surface Go tablet range has been one of the more unique offerings in the tablet space, and it looks like the company is all set to bring the next unit in the series, the Surface Go 3 tablet. It's currently speculated to arrive later this month when the company is slated to announce a couple of new hardware offerings.
While we wait for that to happen, we have some leaked information about this upcoming tablet, and it looks like we'll once again be seeing Intel chips in use for these tablets instead of ARM. German publication WinFuture.de has reported that the Microsoft Surface Go 3 may come in two different variants. However, both of them are expected to make use of the Intel chips.
One of them is expected to be powered by the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor, a dual-core CPU with a base frequency of 1.10 GHz. The other model will most likely be powered by an Intel Core i3-10100Y processor, a relatively older quad-core unit with a base frequency of 3.60 GHz. This particular info appears to be extracted from the tablet's listing on Geekbench's database.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 expected specifications and features
The Surface Go 3 is also expected to feature the same 10.5-inch full-HD display as the predecessor. One can also expect to see a fold-out stand to go along with the tablet. Sadly, that's all the info we have about the tablet for now, but luckily we won't have to wait too long to see what Microsoft's been cooking for us behind the scenes.
Microsoft's virtual event is also expected to see the launch of Surface Duo 2. This particular device is also expected to have the same dual-screen design that saw earlier on the original model. We'll definitely have more to talk about these devices soon, so stay tuned.
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