Oppo Find N2 Flip global variant listed on Geekbench

Oppo introduced the Find N2 series which includes two models – Find N2 and Find N2 Flip in December 2022 in China. Now, the Find N2 Flip is heading to the global release soon. The model has also surfaced on the FCC listings for approval. However, the Find N2 was initially said to be available only in China. The brand has not made any announcement about the global launch of the product, but we can expect it very soon.

Oppo's new device with the CPH2437 model number has been listed on the Geekbench database. It is said to be the Find N2 Flip global variant foldable smartphone. The listing reveals that the Oppo CPH2437 will come with ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box. Plus, the chipset will pair with a minimum of 8GB RAM. So, we have spotted two listings for the Oppo CPH2437 on Geekbench.

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The device will be powered by a k6983v1_64 octa-core motherboard, four of which are clocked at 1.8GHz. Other three cores are clocked at 2.85GHz, and one core at 3.2GHz CPU frequency. So, the processor is said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 5G mobile platform. It will integrate with the Mali-G710 MC10 GPU to perform high graphics tasks.

Oppo Find N2 specifications

Eventually, The Geekbench database didn't reveal the full specifications of the product. It would come with the same MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 5G chipset if the brand plans to launch the same China variant to the global markets. It will have a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and a 3.26-inch external display.

Moreover, it will have a 4300 mAh battery with 44-watt fast wired charging. In the camera section, it would have a 50-megapixel main + 8-megapixel ultra-wide. On the front, it could feature a 32-megapixel snapper as a selfie camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 case renders leaked; reveals flat rear panel

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series has been in leaks for a long time. Last week, Samsung announced that it would launch the device on February 1 in an unpacked event. Earlier, the leaked renders of the smartphone gave us an idea of the design of the forthcoming smartphones. The render images of cases were revealed by WinFuture and it reveals different cases made up of a couple of materials.



Samsung Galaxy S23 would have cases made up of silicone, leather, and clear covers. Each of these styles would be manufacturing using soft plastic or transparent TPU materials. Samsung will also include the standard Smart View Cover for the device. It would help users to know important information from your device without opening the flip. The rendered images suggest that the upcoming Galaxy S23 wouldn't have the issue of raised camera cutout. The images reveal that the three cameras will protrude individually from the rear panel.

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The source also reveals that there would be additional designs, including frame cases, standing cases with ring handles, and silicone covers with a strap on the back. Those cases would help the users with secure handling. There are rumors that the rugged standing case with military drop test certification won't arrive this year. There are no confirmations from Samsung regarding the same. However, it is known that the series would feature an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset made in Samsung Foundry. It will also be one of the first smartphones to launch with OneUI 5.1. Samsung may include a 200MP primary sensor with the device. The Galaxy S23 series smartphones have been listed in TENAA, FCC, and GeekBench by revealing some details.

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Samsung brings 360-Audio experience to Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Camera Controller for Galaxy Watch 5 / 4 series

In an unpacked event held in August 2022, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5 series. The Galaxy Watch 5 series includes Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The brand is now rolling out a new update for both devices with new features. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would get a 360-Audio experience, and the update is already live. It would capture sound on video as the user hear it. The feature uses a microphone in each earbud to enable the 360 audio experience.



The new feature is the first in the Galaxy line to use an advanced Bluetooth audio standard, LE Audio. Besides bringing better audio quality, it also improves latency and battery life. The audio feature would be available while connecting with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4. The standard expands the spectrum of audio experiences to offer a rich sound experience.



On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch’s Camera Controller app would enable users to control their phone camera right from their watch. The update would be available to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 series starting from February 2, 2023. It would bring zoom capabilities to the app. The Galaxy Watch 5 & 4 users can remotely control the camera zoom by pinching on the watch face or using a rotating bezel. The remote-control feature would help to click pictures without the help of others.

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Redmi Note 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro + made global debut in India

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi took the wraps off its much-anticipated Redmi Note 12 series globally in India. The 12 series includes Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+. Both Pro models share identical specifications except for the primary-rear camera and fast charging speeds. However, Xiaomi has disappointed us by providing MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. The common feature includes an IP53 rating, an IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro+ Specifications & Pricing

The smartphones feature a 6.67 inches OLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit color depth, a peak brightness of 900 nits, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Underneath, both Redmi Note 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ sports a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC that pairs with 6/8/12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. 



The Redmi Note 12 Pro features a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary rear camera. It is a 1/1.56-inch sensor with an f/1.88 aperture and OIS. On the other hand, the Note 12 Pro+ sports a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX sensor. It is a 1/1.4-inch sensor with an f/1.65 aperture, OIS, 7P lens, and ALD coating. Other sensors include an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, both features the same 16MP sensor that sits inside the punch hole in the center. A 5000mAh battery backs the smartphones with 67W and 120W fast charging tech.



The Pro will be available in Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, and Onyx Black colors. The price for Redmi Note 12 Pro are as follows;

• 6GB + 128GB - Rs 24,999


• 8GB + 128GB - Rs 26,999


• 8GB + 256GB - Rs 27,999

In contrast, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ would be available in Arctic White, Iceberg Blue & Obsidian Black, and the prices are as follows;

• 8GB + 128GB - Rs 29,999


• 12GB + 256GB - Rs 32,999

Xiaomi offers Rs 3000 Instant discount using ICICI Bank cards and Rs 4,000 for exchange at Mi.com and Flipkart.

Redmi Note 12 Specifications & Pricing

The device features a 6.67-inches Samsung AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. Underneath, it sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC that pairs with 4/6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. 



On the optics side, the Redmi Note 12 sports a 48MP primary sensor that pairs with 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens and 2MP macro lens. Upfront, it sports an 8MP sensor on a centered punch-hole. A 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging backs the device. It will be available in Matte Black, Mystique Blue, and Frosted Green. The pricing is as follows;

• 4GB + 128GB - Rs 16,499


• 6GB + 128GB - Rs 18,499

Xiaomi offers a Rs 1500 instant discount with ICICI card holders and Rs 1000 for exchange. It will be available through Mi.com, Amazon.in and offline stores.

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Google Pixel 7A leaks reveals RAM & storage options

We got the leaked renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 7A smartphone a few months back. A new leak reveals the in-hand video of the Pixel 7A smartphone from a Vietnamese Facebook group. The video gave a glance at the overall design of the upcoming smartphone. The person also reveals that the smartphone sports a 90Hz panel. Since the video went viral by displaying its serial number, Google managed to lock the device remotely. The pre-production unit doesn't boot and only displays its fastboot menu. Interestingly, the fastboot menu reveals the RAM and storage options of the forthcoming device.



The thing was pointed out by a tipster on the micro-blogging platform Twitter. The images he shared reveal that the upcoming Pixel 7A will sport 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It will sport 128GB of UFS storage which could probably be UFS 3.1. Samsung will supply the RAM, and Micron will supply the storage. The fastboot menu also reveals the codename for the Pixel 7A, i.e. Lynx.

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In contrast, the existing Google Pixel 6A features the Tensor chipset with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The upcoming smartphone was earlier rumoured to be a powerful device. The addition of the Tensor G2 chipset with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM confirms the same. Other rumours include the support of wireless charging and Sony IMX787 and IMX712 sensors on the rear.

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[Update: First System Update] Redmi K60 Series Updates Tracker

On December 27, Xiaomi announced the Redmi K60 series in China. The series includes Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E. All these smartphones run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. K60 and K60 Pro feature a 6.67-inch CSOT OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla K60 sports Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and Pro features Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The Pro variant has LPDDR5X & UFS 4.0 storage (excl 128GB) and vanilla with LPDDR5 RAM & UFS 3.1 storage.



The budget Redmi K60 gets a similar screen but with a Samsung E4 AMOLED panel. Underneath, it gets the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset with LPDDR5 RAM & UFS 3.1 storage. Both Redmi K60 and K60E gets 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The Pro variant gets a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The 30W wireless charging is available for both K60 and K60 Pro. 

Note: This is an update tracker, and the page will be updated with every build released for the Redmi K60 / Redmi K60 Pro / Redmi K60E in descending order.

Redmi K60 Series Updates Tracker

• [January 2, 2023]: Xiaomi has pushed the first system update for Redmi K60 and K60 Pro in China. The update comes with firmware version V14.0.11.0.TMNCNXM for K60 and V14.0.11.0.TMKCNXM for K60 Pro. It brings December 2022 security patch to smartphones. The update fixes the status bar that wasn't displayed correctly in some cases. It also improves the touchscreen experience and fixes Wi-Fi connection issues.

The update is rolling out phase-wise, and it may take some time to reach all the units of Redmi K60 / K60 Pro / K60E. The users can head to Settings > About Phone > MIUI version to check the update manually. Ensure that there is enough storage space and battery backup on your device. Also, connect to a Wi-Fi network before updating the smartphone.

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Telegram brings feature to hide medias with a spoiler filter

Telegram has been improving consistently over the years in terms of privacy. It recently brought features such as signing up without a SIM card, auto-deleting all chats, and much more. Telegram now brings spoiler formatting for media, new drawing & text tools, zero storage usage, custom profile pictures, and more. Earlier, the spoiler formatting was available for text messages. The spoiler formatting for media is nothing but a feature to hide photos and videos. The feature will help users to hide photos and videos in a chat with the filter. So, the other person accidentally opening your chat will see sensitive images with a blur filter.

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The app also introduces Zero Storage Usage, where you can remove cached media from your phone storage. It will remove automatically, but one can set exceptions for specific chats.



The new Pie chart will help one to understand what's taking up space. It will clear the largest items and cached media in a few taps. The app allows users to redownload the media from the Telegram cloud later. It also adds new drawing tools, blur tools with photobombers, text tools, and custom animated emoji to text on images is made available for all users.

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Another privacy-related improvement is adding a profile photo option for your contacts or a few people you prefer. Telegram will allow you to add another profile picture for the public and the rest of your contacts.



Users can also choose a picture for their contacts which will be only visible to them. However, users can also suggest a picture for their contacts that can easily be set by the other with a single tap.



Telegram groups with over 100 members can hide their members and save them from unwanted spam personal messages. The Topics feature is available to every group without any eligibility criteria. Other improvements are more interactive emojis, new animated emojis for premium users, and new progress animations on Android.

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