Oppo Find X3 Pro with Snapdragon 888 detailed in a new leak

Oppo Find X3 Pro has leaked online revealing its key specifications ahead of its launch in 2021. The company has already confirmed that the successor to the Find X2 series will be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Oppo is planning to launch the Find X3 series sometime in the first quarter of next year so a lot of things could change between now and then.

A new leak by popular tipster Evan Blass on Voice has revealed the key specifications of the Oppo Find X3 Pro codenamed “Fussi”. We already know that the next smartphone in the Find X series is slated to feature Android’s first 10-bit full-path colour management system that is expected to bring accurate colour reproduction with support for DCI-P3 colour range and creating 10-bit image and videos.

Oppo Find X3 Pro https://t.co/TLA70IsFZa

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 7, 2020

The post by Blass reveals some interesting titbits about the Find X3 Pro such as the use of two 50MP cameras on the back along with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box. The upcoming phone in the Find X series will most definitely have Snapdragon 888 running under the hood, so expect it to be amongst the supremely powerful Android phones launching in Q1 2021.

Oppo Find X3 Pro leaked specifications

The Oppo Find X3 Pro is rumoured to feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3216 x 1440 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel. The phone is expected to have support for 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification and full-path colour management system. 

The phone is expected to have a ceramic or matte-frosted glass finish on the back with the phone being curved along the edges. The leak indicates that the phone will be offered in black and blue colours initially and a white colour variant will be announced at a later date. The Find X3 Pro is rumoured to have a thickness of 8 millimetres and could weigh around 190 grams. 

The Find X3 Pro is expected to come with a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor and another 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera. This is supported by a 13MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a 3MP macro camera. On the front, there is expected to be a 32MP selfie camera.

As for the battery, the Find X3 Pro is rumoured to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W wired fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Apple rumored to launch AirPods Studio headphones in the coming week

The AirPods studio has kept Apple fans on their toes since they have been a part of the rumour mill.  Apple has not released any personal audio device since the launch of AirPods Pro. The last audio device they launched was the HomePod Mini and you can learn about it here. The AirPods studio are expected to be Apple’s over the ear headphones. These would be premium design headphones as Apple generally releases premium quality products. 

The Apple-branded headphones are also rumoured to have an ear detection feature and included the U1 chip for orientation awareness. The headphones are reported to compete with high-end offerings from Bose and Sony that retail close to $350 (Rs 25000 approx. directly converted).

According to Appletrack, Apple is planning an imminent launch of the AirPods Studio that could take place as soon as tomorrow, December 9. The website does not have any track record of predicting Apple product release, so it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Rumors about the release of AirPods Studio have been in the news quite a few times and were to be announced with the iPhone 12 launch but according to Jon Prosser, the production hit a snag and so the launch was delayed till 2021. However, Mark Gurman shared his article on Twitter regarding the announcement of the AirPods Studio, which hints at the debut of the product.

Some reading on our stories about the long-in-development Apple headphones April: https://t.co/IN5Yy7aDGI and in October https://t.co/cONNugsahk “Apple is still planning to announce high-end, noise-canceling over-ear headphones.”

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 7, 2020

According to 9to5Mac, the iOS 14.3 beta had revealed a new icon to the internal system files that illustrated the design of the upcoming AirPods Studio. You can find more information on the AirPods Studio over here.  

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Apple Music now available on Google Nest Smart Speakers

Starting today, Apple Music, the streaming service from Apple is available on Google Home as the default music player and can play the music on Nest smart speakers and also Google-assistant enabled devices.

The service will be first available in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan and can be set as the default music service in these regions. The devices supported will be Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, and Google-assistant enabled devices as announced by Google. 

The user will be able to access their favourite playlist and music selection from Apple Music by simply using their voice. You can ask Google Assistant to play a specific song, artist, or playlist or even play songs from your library by saying “Hey Google, play my songs”. 

The service also supports Google’s multi-room feature, where if you have more than one compatible device, you can dynamically move your music from one device to another or even sync up and play music on all the devices simultaneously. You can do this by saying,  “Hey Google, play music on all my speakers”.

Apple Music is a music streaming service similar to Spotify and Youtube Music. Before this new update, those that were subscribed to Apple Music would have to pair their Android or iPhone via Bluetooth to access Apple Music on a Google speaker.

As mentioned above, at present, the rollout is only in countries such as the US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan and we may see the feature to be introduced in the near future in other countries such as India.  

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Xiaomi teases Redmi 9 Power launch in India

Xiaomi has officially teased the launch of a new Redmi smartphone in India. The new phone is rumoured to be called the Redmi 9 Power as indicated by the hashtags used by the company across all its social media posts. Moreover, Xiaomi has gone live with a dedicated website that teases the upcoming launch. Do note, however, the Xiaomi has not confirmed the name of the phone yet. 

If the upcoming phone does go by the name Redmi 9 Power, it would be the fifth phone in the Redmi 9 line-up after the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime. As per the event microsite, the upcoming phone seems likely to have a 48MP quad-camera setup and could be equipped with a large capacity battery to boot. 

Worlds will collide! Brace yourselves because we're about to redefine what it means to be #PowerPacked.  Check this space for more: https://t.co/KdkKO8oYFN Excited? RT & join in on the conversation!  pic.twitter.com/wHr42j7HYl

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) December 7, 2020

As per a previous report, the company could be looking to launch the Redmi Note 9 4G as the Redmi 9 Power in India. The Redmi Note 9 4G was announced alongside the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G for the Chinese market earlier this month. Furthermore, there are rumours that the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G could launch as the Mi 10i in India after being spotted in a Google Play Console listing.

While the Redmi Note 9 4G features triple cameras on the back, Xiaomi has teased that the upcoming phone has a quad-camera setup. Some speculations indicate that the fourth camera could be a macro sensor. Having said that, there is no official word on the exact day of the launch yet but reports hint it could be planned for December 15. Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event on December 16 for its Mi QLED TV in India. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has a new design with the word ‘Redmi’ slapped on the back panel. It features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera. The screen is topped with Gorilla Glass 3. It measures 9.6 millimetres and weighs 198 grams and has a plastic built.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. Like the other two phones, the Redmi Note 9 4G also offers storage expansion via microSD card.

It has a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch.

The Note 9 4G has stereo speakers along with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

 

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Treasure Hunt for PlayStation 5: Why It’s So Hard to Find

From PlayStation 5 consoles to pandemic-era essential goods, “Scalper bot” software is used by resellers to snatch up products online and relist them moments later at significant mark-ups on eBay and Amazon.

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WhatsApp rolls out in-app notifications: Heres what you need to know

WhatsApp has been rolling out a lot of new features to the app. From disappearing messages to the ability to send money via UPI and even a shopping button, you can learn everything new with WhatsApp here. It looks like there is a new feature which is coming to WhatsApp. As reported by WABetainfo, the messaging app will be able to give users notifications inside the app. 

WABetainfo says, “Those announcements won’t be sent in the form of a chat, but they will appear as a particular in-app banner that can redirect to external websites or they can require a specific user action”. This means that you will be able to see a banner with some new information and clicking on it could display the information to you in full, or redirect you to a webpage. The first announcement users will be able to see via the in-app notification is the new terms of service. To get the in-app notifications, you need to update WhatsApp to version 2.20.206.19 for Android and version 2.20.130 on iOS.

The new terms of service are something we reported on earlier. The new terms of service highlight how WhatsApp processes your data and how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chats. 

Once you see the new terms of service, you can tap on agree. Once you agree, you accept the updated Terms of Service and can continue to use the app. The new terms of service will take effect on February 8, 2021. However, it must be noted that the date could change. If you choose not to agree to the terms, you can delete your WhatsApp account. According to the source, “Updated Terms of Service will be announced in the coming weeks”.

In other WhatsApp news, here is how you can view a user's WhatsApp status without them finding out.

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Moto G9 Power with 64MP triple cameras launched in India at Rs 11,999

The Motorola Moto G9 Power has officially launched in India after its global debut back in November. The G9 Power was announced alongside the Moto G 5G for European countries in November. The Moto G 5G arrived in India on November 30 as the most affordable 5G phone priced at Rs 20,999.

#motog9power is here! Get ready to unleash your power with a 64 MP triple camera system that allows you to capture beautiful high-res images, professional-looking portraits, & incredibly detailed close-ups. Available at ₹11,999 from 15th Dec on @Flipkart. https://t.co/jreqyJCeHE pic.twitter.com/TzIHZqKKTq

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) December 8, 2020

With the Moto G9 Power, we get triple rear cameras and a large capacity battery to boot. Interestingly, the G9 Power follows the Moto G9 that was launched in August in India. As such, both the phones share a lot in common and their individual prices differ by Rs 500. Let’s take a brief look at the pricing, specifications and availability of the Moto G9 Power.

Moto G9 Power pricing and availability

The Moto G9 Power is available at Rs 11,999 in India and will go on sale starting December 15 from 12 PM on Flipkart. 

Moto G9 Power specifications

Moto G9 Power features a 6.8-inch HD+ (1640 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner. The phone measures 9.7 millimetres in thickness and weighs around 221 grams. It is fitted with a water-repellent coating but the phone has not received any IP certification.

The G9 Power is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor with an octa-core CPU running at 2.0GHz clock speeds and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 4GB RAM and 12GB storage and the phone has a microSD card slot for further storage expansion. The phone runs on stock Android 10 with My UX customisations.

Moto G9 Power has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in 1080P at upto 60FPS. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The Moto ‘batwing’ logo on the back doubles up as a fingerprint reader. The Moto G9 Power is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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