Infinix Hot 40 5G launching soon, take a look at its specs and features

Infinix is reportedly planning to launch a new budget range smartphone and it could be an addition to the Infinix Hot series. The brand has made no official announcement about this smartphone, however, the smartphone which has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website in the Hot 40 5G. It was listed on the website with a model number X6836. Along with the model number, the listing also confirmed the ‘Infinix Hot 40 5G’ moniker.

MySmartPrice spotted the Hot 40 5G on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website. However, the website hasn’t come up with any details about the smartphone except the name and that it could feature the bluetooth V5.0 connectivity. But since the Infinix Hot 40 5G has already been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website, this means we could expect the official announcement soon. 

Also read: Infinix Note 30 5G alternatives that can give it a run for its money

Apart from that, the company just launched the Infinix Zero 30 5G in India at a starting price of ₹23,999. Let’s check out its details.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The display supports 10-bit colours and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone operates on XOS 13 skin, which is based on Android 13 OS.

It is run by Mediatek Dimensity 8020 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone gets its power from a 5000mAh battery that comes with a support of 68-watt fast charging. 

Also read: Infinix Zero 30 5G, India’s 1st smartphone with 4K 60 FPS front camera goes on sale

A triple camera setup comes with this smartphone, holding a 108-megapixel OIS primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide-lens for wide angle shots and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera that can shoot a video in 4K at 60 fps.

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Tecno Phantom V Flip design, processor and other details surfaced online: Take a look

It hasn’t been long since Tecno revealed its first ever horizontal foldable smartphone called the Phantom V Fold. And now it could soon unveil the Phantom V Flip too. An e-commerce website recently put up the case of the Phantom V Flip and ended up revealing the design of the smartphone. 

GSMArena spotted the case on an e-commerce platform, Vopmart. The smartphone case maker has already started to sell cases and other accessories for the Phantom V Flip. In the process, they have ended up revealing the design of the smartphone too. So the pictures shared by GSM Arena hint at a circular front display. Along with that we can even spot two cameras and an LED flash in the same spot. 

Also read: Tecno Phantom V Fold Review: The cheapest foldable, but is it worth the price

The camera placement and the circular camera module is kind of different from what we’ve seen so far in flip phones. This could make the Tecno Phantom V Flip standout in the market. So, we’re excited to see what’s on the side of the circular island.

The images further revealed that we could get a flat power button that will also be used as a fingerprint scanner. This is in contrast to the sensor being underneath the foldable panel.  The selfie camera has been placed behind the punch hole and the phone will come with a USB C type slot.

In addition to this, Tecno Phantom V Flip specifications also recently spotted on Google Play Console by Pricebaba. We now know some key details like RAM, chipset, and display resolution.

So as per this, Tecno Phantom V Flip will sport a 1080 pixels resolution screen and 480 ppi. So when unfolded this would mean about a 6.9-inch diagonal display. 

Also read: 3 things to know about the newly launched Tecno Phantom V Fold

Speaking of the chipset now, it is listed as Mediatek MT6893Z/CZA will run this foldable, which is likely the Dimensity 1300 with a 3.0 GHz CPU. The phone could sport an 8GB RAM and run on Android 13 OS.

Now what’s worth noting is that even though the images reflect the true placement of the functional elements, the finish could be quite different as these images are rendered based on schematics.

Source 1: GSMArena via Vopmart

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Browsing WhatsApp channels now easier with advanced search filters: Heres how

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has started to roll out an advanced search filters feature for channels on both Android and iOS, according to a new report. With two new filters, users can filter channels by country and activity level. 

According to a report by a known WhatsApp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has removed the filter button from the channels screen and replaced it with a new feature that provides users with an advanced search experience.

Also read: WhatsApp may soon let users disable instant video message feature | Digit

Now, users can filter channels to display those from a specific country. Further, they can filter the display results by the most active, popular and newest channels. 

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The new filters provide users with a better experience while exploring channels, by allowing them to personalise their channel browsing experience.

Also, this makes sure that users receive updates from channels that are most relevant to their interests and location.

It’s important to note that WhatsApp Channels are currently only available in 9 countries– Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, and Ukraine. However, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned during a recent earnings call that the messaging platform will introduce channels to more countries over the year.

What are WhatsApp Channels?

Introduced in June, WhatsApp Channels are a simple, reliable, and private way to receive important updates from people and organisations, right within WhatsApp.

According to the company, channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers and polls. Who users decide to follow is their choice and it’s private. Channel followers can not see the admin’s phone number and profile photo. Similarly, following a channel won’t reveal users’ phone number to the admin or other followers. Also, admins can block screenshots and forwards from their channel.

As the aim of WhatsApp Channels is to reach a wide audience, they are not end-to-end encrypted by default.

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iPhone 15 Pro models may get more expensive: Here are two reasons why

Apple is just a few days away from landing the new iPhone series in the market. The tech-giant has scheduled the ‘Wonderlust’ event on September 12, which is believed to be the launch of iPhone 15 series. However, we are expecting a price hike in iPhone 15 Pro models this year. Why? Well, the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch with some new upgrades this year. There are two components which are believed to be the reason behind this price hike of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Let me elaborate on this.

Luke Lin, a Senior Analyst at DigiTimes Research, has pointed out the price hike on Pro models based on the recent leaks, which suggest a Titanium frame in Pro models and a Periscope lens in Pro Max model. It is obvious that the Titanium frame would cost more than the Stainless Steel frame, as we have already seen that happen in Apple watches. The Titanium is believed to be stronger and lighter for its weight and have a better corrosion resistance in comparison to stainless steel. 

Also read: Apple iPhone 15 leaks: Take first look at design and colour options

Furthermore, the analyst also pointed out the Periscope lens in iPhone 15 Pro Max, could be one major reason for the price rise. Apple is also expected to roll out the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a periscope lens this time, as all the other brands have featured one in their smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Reports are even suggesting that iPhone 15 Pro Max could get a 10x optical zoom capability. 

Also read: Apple iPhone 15 updates: New 'FineWoven' cases to come in 10 colours, matching Apple Watch band

Now to the price hike, Luke Lin suggested a price hike of up to $100 for the iPhone 15 Pro because of the Titanium Frame and up to $200 hike for the iPhone 15 Pro Max because of Titanium Frame and the Periscope lens as well. 

Source: Luke Lin at DigiTimes Research Source: 9to5Mac  Source: Andrew O’ Hara

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Realme Narzo 60X 5G and Buds T300 launching on September 6: All you need to know

Realme has confirmed the launch of a new Narzo 60 smartphone, the Narzo 60X 5G. Along with the smartphone, the Chinese brand will also launch the Realme Buds T300. The Realme Narzo 60X 5G will succeed the Realme Narzo 60 5G and Narzo 60 Pro 5G, which launched in July this year. Realme confirmed the launch of the Narzo 60X through a promotional poster, which revealed the minty green appearance of the smartphone and a dual camera setup on the back integrated in a big circular camera module. Later, the company posted the launch of the Buds T300 on X (formerly Twitter). 

The story doesn’t end here, the specifications of both of these devices have also been tipped ahead of the launch. A publication, Appuals, has tipped what the Realme Narzo 60X 5G could pack. The Realme Narzo 60X 5G might feature a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with 2400 x 1080 pixels of resolution. The display is also tipped to support up to 120Hz refresh rate and 680 nits on peak brightness. The Android 13 operating system based Realme UI 4.0 could be running the Realme Narzo 60X 5G.

Also read: Realme's Bazul Kochar on everything you need to know about Realme Narzo 60 series

Moving to the performance, the Realme Narzo 60X 5G might be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 inbuilt storage. It will most likely be packed with a 5000mAh battery with 33-watt SUPERVOOC fast charging support.

The camera of the smartphone is tipped to have a 64-megapixel sensor as a primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Along with that, there could be an 8-megapixel selfie camera. 

Also read: Realme Buds Air 5 series will offer 7 hours of music playback in 10 mins of charging

Talking about the Realme Buds T300, a report by 91mobiles has suggested some details. It says the earbuds could offer up to seven hours of playback time in only 10 minutes of charging. Furthermore, it also suggested a 12.4mm audio driver in the Realme Buds T300.

Source 1: Appuals Source 2: 91mobiles

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No more ads in Insta and FB Why Instagram and Facebook are going ad free

Soon, Instagram and Facebook could roll out a feature that would allow users to completely remove ads from their feeds. Why such a move? This is because Europe's DSA guidelines and strict ad transparency laws can cause trouble to these tech companies. With stricter DSA and ad transparency laws set in Europe, Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company could be looking at changing its business model. Reports suggest that Meta could give users an option to completely get rid of ads from their feeds. 

So with these new transparency laws set in place in the EU, Meta is planning to bring out a subscription-based business model and retire its traditional business model, as per reports. This will be limited to the users in the European Union for now, as revealed by the reports.

Also read: Instagram will soon release an AI chatbot, what if it's actually risky?

Let’s try to understand this subscription-based model. For starters, with the help of the subscription, users will be able to enjoy an ad-free experience, but of course they’ll have to first pay for it. While the subscription-based model could be rolled out soon, those who don’t want to pay can continue their experience in a free version which comes with ads.

If there’s any truth to the reports then this would mean a big move for Meta. After quite a long period, it would move away from the “users-as-product” model as its business strategy.

Also read: How to download Facebook videos on your Android or iOS smartphone

As mentioned earlier, this move could be Meta’s response to the EU's Digital Services Act which demands more transparency from big tech companies in regard with their practices related to targeted advertising and content moderation. For the uninitiated, this law was passed last year but is yet to be implemented fully. This is more focused on companies that have extensive platforms like Instagram and Facebook by Meta.

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WhatsApp may soon let users disable instant video message feature

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatApp has reportedly started testing an enhanced control for the video message feature–that allows users to instantly record and share a video message in chats. With this control, users will likely be able to disable the video message feature. The new toggle is currently being tested on both Android and iOS, as per the report.

According to a report by a known Whatsapp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform could gain a new toggle for the video message feature that is expected to allow users to disable the feature if they want to.

Also read: Whatsapp to make the platform coders-friendly by featuring new formatting tool | Digit

Source: WABetaInfo

The new toggle is expected to benefit users who prefer to use voice notes over instant video messages. While users would have the option to completely disable the video message feature, they will still likely receive video messages. 

Also read: You can now create a WhatsApp Group with no name, no we aren't joking | Digit

The toggle to manage the video message feature is currently available to some beta testers that install the latest update of WhatsApp beta for Android and WhatsApp beta for iOS, and it is expected to roll out to more users over the coming days, according to the report.

Last month, Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a new feature that allows users to create groups without having a name, making the group naming optional. However, it is limited to groups that have up to six people added. When users try to make a group with six people, they don't need to add a name, but in the case of more people, naming the group is mandatory. 

Without a name, a WhatsApp group will appear different to everyone. For example, if you are added to a group with people who do not have your contact saved, your phone number will appear within the group name. The feature was launched in addition to the option of starting a group without having a profile photo.

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