iQOO 9 series confirmed to launch in India on February 23

iQOO India has officially announced the date for the iQOO 9 series’ launch in the country to be February 23. A ‘Block your date’ email has been sent out to the press. The company has also started teasing various details of the phone lineup on its Twitter channel. The latest reveal has been about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, that’s likely inside the high-end model. This device is also shown to sport the triple-striped design that’s inspired by the tri-colours of the BMW logo. If the tweets have been measured at their revelation, we can glean details from the barrage of leaks and rumours as well as the suspected Chinese editions of these phones.

Here’s the media invite:

On to the revelations and the rumour-roundup:

iQOO 9 Pro Specs and Features (Confirmed and Expected)

When the Next Gen processor meets the Most advanced flagship series, a monster is born. A monster with powerful performance, extreme gaming and seamless multitasking. Unleashing soon.#iQOO9Series #iQOO #MonsterInside #ComingSoon #AmazonSpecials pic.twitter.com/DbS68Qv4eo

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) February 11, 2022

The processor inside the top-end model is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This may be clubbed with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. iQOO brags powerful performance, extreme gaming, and seamless multitasking out of this setup. The teasers also present the design of the device and vaunts the tricolour striped look to be “iconic”. We also get a partial profile of the black/grey variant. The iQOO 9 Pro could also offer a 50MP triple rear camera stack, a 4700mAh battery, and a QHD+ curved LTPO AMOLED display with HDR10+ support.

iQOO 9, 9 SE Specs and Features (Expected)

The iQOO 9 could come bearing a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12, 48MP/50MP triple rear camera arrangement, a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with flat edges, and HDR10 support. As for the third handset of the family, the rumoured iQOO 9 SE could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen.

And now, the expected pricing —

iQOO 9 series Price in India (Expected)

Starting from the base, the iQOO 9 SE could carry a price tag between ₹35000 and ₹40000, the iQOO 9 could slot in between ₹43000 and ₹47000, while the highest-end variant of the iQOO 9 Pro 5G could be priced in between ₹55000 and ₹58000, even though its box price is apparently ₹74,990. These figures come from Passionategeekz, a site that had earlier disclosed the iQOO 9 launch date in India to be February 23, before the official declaration. Still and all, we suggest you take it with a grain of salt.

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Micromax In 2 leak suggests Helio G88 SoC, 90Hz display, 48MP triple cameras, and more

Micromax recently launched the Micromax In Note 2 in India. Now, the company is rumoured to be working on the release of its next In-series phone, the Micromax In 2. The primary specifications of the smartphone, as well as its projected cost, have been leaked by a Twitter user (via).

Micromax IN 2 spec 6.5 inch fhd+90hz ips lcd display Mediatek helio g88 5000mah battery 18w power adapter 48+2+2 mp camera 8mp front camera polycarbonate back Android -11 os price 10k-11k #micromax

— Ishant Raj (@Ishantraj51) February 7, 2022 Micromax In 2 speculated specifications and features

The launch of the Micromax In 2 has yet to be teased by Micromax. It would most likely take a few more days to confirm its arrival, considering it has just been a month since the In Note 2 was unveiled in India. A Twitter user named Ishant Raj listed down the leaked specs of the device.

According to the leak, the Micromax In 2 will have a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It may include an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies, while its rear camera configuration may include a 48-megapixel primary camera and two other 2-megapixel, one of which may be a macro lens.

The phone will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC, according to the leak. This processor also powers the Redmi 10 Prime, Infinix Hot 11S, and the Infinix Note 11. There's no information so far about the RAM or storage of the phone.

The Micromax phone is likely to ship with the Android 11. It may be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. The Micromax In 2 will most likely be priced at Rs 10,000 or Rs 11,000. 

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Apples latest update macOS 1221 fixes battery drain issue

Apple announced the release of a new macOS update that will solve the battery drain issues experienced by Mac users. Many macOS 12.2 users had encountered a bug that caused Bluetooth accessories to wake Macs from sleep when they shouldn't. The new version, 12.2.1, should fix that issue for Intel-based Mac users. 

Many users came forward and complained that their MacBook’s would drain their battery when it was connected to Bluetooth even when the computer was asleep. It was earlier suspected that Bluetooth was the cause of the issue, but the computers would drain the battery despite the Bluetooth. So, the root cause was unclear. Now, Apple’s latest version is specifically designed to fix the issue.

How to install the 12.2.1 update

To install the new update, go to System Preferences > Software Update. Refresh your page and it should show you the available new 12.2.1 update, which you can install by clicking on the “Update Now” button.

According to Apple, this update also includes security updates and fixes some security flaws related to WebKit specifically. Apple also recently made macOS 12.3 accessible for developers and beta testers who confirmed that the battery issue was fixed for them. 

Other Apple updates

New updates were made available for iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. The 15.3.1 update for iOS and iPad includes fixes for a bug related to a braille accessibility feature and a potential security issue. The watchOS 8.4.2 update seems to be related to stability. 

It would be best to install these updates on your Apple devices at it earliest.

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Indias first Metaverse wedding had over 500 guests

Abhijeet Goel, a tech entrepreneur, and Dr Sansrati Jain, a pedodontist (dentist for children) who met on a matrimony site got married on February 5, but in the Metaverse! They're the first Indian couple to conduct their wedding in the metaverse. The wedding was conducted on YUG Metaverse, a made in India metaverse platform.

For those unfamiliar with the term metaverse, it is a virtual reality environment that can be accessed by users via their avatar.  It mimics the real world and connects you globally in a simulated reality.

First Indian wedding in the metaverse

The Tamil Nadu couple who had to cancel their plans for a destination wedding due to covid restrictions decided to opt for a wedding in the metaverse. This allowed them to include all their friends and family across the globe without breaking any protocols. Abhijeet was introduced to the concept of YUG by Utkarsh Shukla (YUG co-founder) with whom the event was planned and executed.

Unlike months of preparations for a wedding, this online virtual wedding was planned in merely a week. More than 500 guests registered for the wedding and had the freedom to choose and change avatars, walk, dance and enjoy the wedding without being physically present there. The entire wedding ceremony was virtually visualised on a screen, so the guest could partake in the celebrations. The guests were given discount coupons and the couple opted for Fabelle, the premium luxury chocolate brand, as a gifting partner.

The physical wedding was held in Bhopal but the couple chose a beachside-themed wedding in the metaverse. One of the highlights of the wedding was the dance floor and the gift counter. The online union was conceptualised, organised and executed by the media agency Wavemaker India for ITC Ltd. and Matrimony.com. 

The wedding sure was memorable for the couple as well as the guest who attended the event. The metaverse may transpire to become the next big destination for weddings. Wait for your e-vites. 

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G spotted on FCC and Bluetooth SIG lists with Snapdragon 750G processor

The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G is bagging certificates ahead of its upcoming launch sometime in the near future. It has been spotted at sites like Bluetooth SIG, FCC, and Geekbench by MySmartPrice. From the said listings we have gathered some details about the phone, like that it runs on SM-M236B, i.e., Snapdragon 750G chip. Let’s see what else we have learned.

But first, scan your eyes over the latest sighted FCC listing of this phone —

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G: What we know so far

Before we get into the expected specs, note that this device could release as the Galaxy F23 in some markets. So, with that out of the way, here's everything that we know. 

A Geekbench listing lets us know that the Galaxy M23 will probably be running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G. This is an octa-core chipset fabricated on an 8nm process and consists of two Cortex-A77 cores running at up to 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. This is paired with an Adreno 619 GPU and an integrated Qualcomm X52 5G modem.

Other expected specs are 6GB RAM and Android 12 software with One UI skin.

For now, that’s all we have. However, in the days leading up to its launch, we are likely to find out more about the device. 

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Wordle Starts Redirecting to New York Times Website, Some Players Report Streaks Getting Reset

Wordle has now officially moved over to the New York Times website. With the latest development, users visiting the original Wordle website are now redirected to the New York Times portal. Separately, after the migration, some Wordle players are reportedly losing their streaks.

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Realme GT 2 Pro is launching in India soon, confirms Madhav Seth

Realme GT 2 Pro’s India launch has been confirmed by none other than the company chief Mr. Madhav Sheth. In a tweet posted earlier this morning, he teased the device to have the “best flat display among all Android phones.” He said it will be coming soon to the country and shared an image of the phone. Here, take a look:

The Galaxy is full of stars & we always look out for the brightest one. Shining bright as ever, our realme GT 2 Pro will feature the best flat display among all Android phones soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/dGDHQO4N6O

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) February 10, 2022

Now as you can see in the above post, there is no mention of the regular Realme GT 2 and so we can’t be sure if it would tag along with the Pro variant to India. 

Anyways, let’s take a look at what this bigger sibling of the two could usher into our market.

Realme GT 2 Pro Specs and Features (Expected)

Realme GT 2 Pro has already gone official in its home market. And we reckon the same thing to make its way to India. And this is what you could expect:

At the front, the Realme GT 2 Pro could exhibit a 6.7-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED screen with 2K resolution, 1B colors, HDR10+ resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1400 nits of peak brightness. As the teaser tweet shows, the device will have a left-cornered cutout for the selfie camera. This could be a 32MP snapper. 

On the flip side, the back camera could comprise of a 50MP primary shooter (with multi-directional PDAF, OIS), another 50MP snapper with 150˚ ultrawide field of view, and a 3MP microscopic camera with 40x magnification. Internally, the Realme GT 2 Pro could be packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 skin, and a 5000mAh juice bank with 65W charging support. The device is said to fill up zero to full in 33 minutes.

Other miscellaneous things include 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, USB-C 2.0 port, and stereo speakers.

In the coming days, we may see more spillage, official or otherwise related to the Realme GT 2 Pro. So, stay tuned!

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