Vivo Y21G with MediaTek MT6769 SoC announced in India for ₹13,990

Vivo has added one more budget offering in its Y-series of smartphones. The Vivo Y21G is official in India. The device is packed with all the specifications we'd expect from an entry-level smartphone. Here is what the device has stored for us.

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Vivo Y21G Specification

The Vivo Y21G is built around a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen featuring a waterdrop notch at the center. The panel offers an HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. A 5,000 mAh power cell keeps the screen alive with 18W fast charging support over a USB Type-C port.

Under the hood, a MediaTek MT6769 processor powers the Vivo Y21G. The phone is available in a single 64GB/ 4GB RAM storage option. Also, you can expand the RAM up to 1GB with the Virtual RAM technology. For software, the phone boosts the latest Android 12 out of the box with a layer of FunTouchOS 12 on top.

For optics, the Vivo Y21G houses an 8 MP front-facing camera. The rear panel carries a 13 MP primary sensor alongside a 2 MP macro lens and an LED flash. The camera has support for HDR, Super Macro, and Personalized Portrait Mode.

To serve the security, the phone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The other specifications include dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, a microSD card slot, and more.

Price and Availability 

The Vivo Y21G costs ₹13,990 for its sole 64 GB/ 4 GB RAM variant. You can purchase the device via Vivo’s official store and all major retail stores across the country in Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow color options.

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Realme GT 2 Pro and Realme 9 4G goes official in India: Specification and Price

Realme has unveiled a series of devices in India today, including the Realme GT 2 Pro and Realme 9 4G. The other devices include Realme Book Prime, Realme Buds Air 2 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and the Realme Smart TV Stick. Here we will take a closer look at the two new smartphones.

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Realme GT 2 Pro

The Realme GT 2 Pro is a high-end Android smartphone featuring a bio-based polymer design and a paper-like finish on the rear side. The device is built around a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO display with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on top. The panel offers a 2K resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels and a refresh rate that switches between 1Hz and 120Hz depending upon the surroundings.

Underneath, the Realme GT 2 Pro powers the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. For software, it boosts Android 12 OS out of the box along with Realme UI 3.0 on top. A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 65W SuperDart charging support.



For shooting purposes, there's a triple rear camera setup led by a 50 MP primary sensor. The other lenses include a 50MP Samsung JN1 unit and a 2 MP microscopic camera. On the other side, it is equipped with a 32 MP front snapper.

Availability and Price

Realme GT 2 Pro arrives in Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black color options. The device will go on sale from April 14 via Flipkart, retail stores, and Realme.com at the following prices.

• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB: ₹49,999


• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB: ₹57,999

As of launch offers, you can buy the smartphone for ₹44,999 and ₹52,999 respectively.

Realme 9 4G

The Realme 9 4G is the sixth device in the Realme 9 lineup. The handset holds a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. The screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz sampling rate, up to 1000 nits peak brightness, 1024 level brightness adjustment, and an in-display fingerprint scanner, which is also skilled to check the heart rate.

Under the helm, the Realme 9 4G is fueled by a Snapdragon 680 4G processor integrated with Adreno 610 GPU. It runs the latest Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 skin out of the box. In addition, the phone ships with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.



In the shooting section, Realme 9 4G houses a 16 MP snapper to serve selfies. The rear panel carries a triple camera island consisting of a 108 MP primary, an 8 MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.

Availability and Price

Realme 9 4G arrives in Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, and Meteor Black color variants. You can buy the device via Flipkart from April 12. Depending upon the storage model, here is how much it will cost:

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB: ₹17,999


• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB: ₹18,999

If you are planning to change your phone, you can get the vanilla Realme 9 for ₹15,999 or ₹16,999.

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OnePlus Nord N20 design officially teased, key specifications revealed

OnePlus is gearing up to add one more smartphone to its Nord series. This time, the device is a successor of Nord N10. The company has officially teased the upcoming Nord N20 smartphone, revealing its design and key specifications. Here is what the handset packs.



Representative Image (OnePlus Nord N10)

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As per the image shared, the OnePlus Nord N20 will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout at the top right corner. The panel will provide a full-HD+ resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate. Also, it will be embedded with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

To recall, these specifications fit perfect with the recent OnLeaks leaks. If that is to be considered, the OnePlus Nord N20 will fuel Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood. Also, it will support SuperVOOC fast charging technology. In addition, it will come pre-installed with Android 11 OS tossed with OxygenOS 11 on top.

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For photography, the smartphone is likely to get a 16 MP snapper on the front alongside an LED flashlight. On the other side, a 48 MP primary lens will lead the triple camera island along with s couple of 2 MP other sensors.

Lastly, it could arrive in Grey and Purple color options. However, keep in mind that the above-mentioned specifications are yet to be confirmed by OnePlus. The company was rumored to launch in February, but it is clear that the debut got delayed.

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Oppo K10 Pro with Snapdragon 888 SoC arrives on TENAA

Oppo recently launched the Oppo K10 smartphone in India. TIt seems like the company is preparing to add another device under the K10 lineup. An upcoming Oppo smartphone with model number PGIM10 has made an appearance on the TENAA certification website. Reportedly, it is said to be the upcoming Oppo K10 Pro. Here is what we collected from the listing.

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The TENAA's portal suggests that the Oppo K10 Pro is built around a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display featuring a punch-hole notch cutout. The panel offers a screen resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Also, the phone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the helm, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor integrated with Adreno 660 GPU will power the Oppo K10 Pro. The phone can arrive in two storage configurations of 128 GB and 1256 GB paired with 8 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM, respectively.



For optics, the upcoming Oppo K10 Pro will house a triple rear camera setup. This will consist of a 50 MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP tritery sensor. On the other hand, the handset will have a 16 MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

A 4,880 mAh dual-cell battery will keep the Oppo K10 Pro working with 80W fast charging support. In addition, the device will measure 162.7 × 75.7 × 8.68 mm in dimensions and weigh 196 grams. Lastly, it is likely to arrive in blue, black, and white color variants.

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Google Maps adds Toll Road Prices, Traffic Signals, iOS improvements, and more

Google Maps is rolling out a massive update that adds new features to make traveling more easier. The list of modifications includes Toll Road Prices, Traffic Signals, iOS related improvements, and more. Let's take a closer look at the update.

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The chief among the bunch of new features is toll road prices. As you might have assumed, the user can now see the expected toll fare to reach their destination before navigating. The toll prices will be set by the local tolling authority to help people decide which road to take. In addition, the price will depend on what day and time the user is crossing.

Regardless, the user can always look out for routes that avoid tolls. As per Google, Android and iOS users can review about 2,000 toll roads in the United States, India, Japan, and Indonesia., while more countries intend to join the list soon.

The next feature is traffic signals and stop signs. This will help the user to drive on an unknown road more cautiously. Also, you can see the nearby building outlines and places of interest. Depending on the place, you can also see the shape and breadth of roads.

Heading to the iOS improvements, the user can now take directions directly from their Apple Watch. All you have to do is tap on the Google Maps shortcut. Moreover, the app is now merged into iOS, Siri, and the Shortcuts app. That means you can directly ask Siri to find directions or search in Google Maps.

Furthermore, there's a new pinned trip widget that allows the user to view their journeys pinned in the Go Tab directly from the iOS home screen. In addition, you can check your arrival time, the next departure schedule, and a route suggestion in case you’re driving.

As this is a server-side rollout, all the aforementioned features can take up to a week to hit your devices. Lastly, after updating, you may notice a shrink in the size of the Google Maps search widget.

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OnePlus Nord 2 explodes again, causing injury to the user

The OnePlus Nord 2 is literally setting the users on fire! There are multiple reports of the device blasting and catching fire. Once again, another exploded unit came to light, turning the device into a dead machine and causing injury to the user.

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For all the previous reported cases, OnePlus said that the damage is caused by external factors. However, this time, the unit exploded while the user was on a call. The incident was reported on March 26, 2022, by Twitter user Lakshay Verma (@lakshayvrm). The tweet said that the device was in his brother’s hand and he was on a call while the model caught blast.

As you expected, the sudden burst left several injuries to the user. It caused melted metal fragments to cling to the user’s palm and face. In another tweet (later deleted), Lakshay mentioned that he and his brother visited the OnePlus service center in CP, New Delhi to seek a solution. The partners there asked them to wait for 2-3 days. Unfortunately, the user was asked to collect the device as the service center couldn't do anything about the matter.



Taking a look at the tweet, the OnePlus Nord 2 seems to be completely vandalized and beyond repair. Just like in the previous cases, the phone first caught fire around the left edge.

The victim has filed a case against OnePlus after not getting the desired response from the company. Responding to this, OnePlus asked the user to get in touch via DMs so they could ”look into the claim.”

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Moto Edge 30 Lite leaked; tipped to power Snapdragon 695 SoC

Motorola has unveiled the Edge 30 Pro smartphone in multiple markets, including India, while the Moto Edge 30 and Edge 30 Lite are still awaited to launch. We already have an idea about the former model. In the latest news, the latter model has managed to leak online revealing all the key specifications.

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Motorola has not confirmed any details about the Edge 30 Lite. However, the device is expected to debut soon in the market. As per the leaks, the smartphone is tipped to power the Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of default storage.

At the front, the Moto Edge 30 Lite is likely to feature a 6.28-inch POLED display. The panel can offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. On the software front, the smartphone can come pre-installed with Android 12 OS tossed with MyUX custom Android skin on top.

On the rear panel, the Edge 30 Lite is suggested to house a dual-camera setup. The module could consist of a 64 MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. On the other side, a 32 MP camera unit can serve selfies and video calls.

The 5 G-powered smartphone can ship with a 4,020 mAh battery that may support 30W fast charging technology. The other leaked specifications include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ update journey ended, Galaxy A50 & Galaxy S10 series to get quarterly updates

Samsung is one of the best smartphone manufacturers around the globe. Moreover, the Korean giant is invincible in terms of sending constant security updates to its flagships. On that note, Samsung security update support for the 2018 launched Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ winds down. Whereas, the successor Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy A50 will now get quarterly updates.

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The update train for Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ has reached its last station at March 2022 security patch. The company has quietly removed the lineup from its mobile security page, indicating the end of software update support for the two mobile phones.

As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were unveiled in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. As promised by Samsung, the devices received two major Android OS updates with Android 9 and Android 10 along with One UI 2.5. After these major upgrades, the company announced last year that the duo will get quarterly security updates. Maybe this was a hint by the brand to prepare for the end of updates to the Galaxy 9 series.

On the other hand, 2019 launched Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy A50 will no longer get monthly security patches. In fact, they are now shifted to get the updates quarterly. The Galaxy S10 series is currently running on the Android 12 based One UI 4.1, while the Galaxy A50 is still on Android 11 OS. Both lineups could be the next to end their update journey by the next year.

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[Update: March 2022 Security Patch] OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Updates Tracker

The Nord CE 2 5G was launched by OnePlus in February 2022. The smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display paired with up to 128GB storage and 8GB RAM. Android 11 fuels the device out of the box along with Dimensity 900 5G chipset. The device provides a triple 64 MP camera on the rear side and a single 16MP snapper at the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently in Descending Order (Date) with the updates of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Updates Tracker

• [April 6, 2022]: OnePlus is releasing the OxygenOS A.11 to the Nord CE 2 5G. The update does not bring any significant changes, but it increases privacy by integrating the March 2022 security patch. In addition, it improves system stability and optimizes the camera experience.

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The OTA update is rolling out in batches. So, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G owners can expect the update notification to reach them anytime soon. But if you’re feeling particularly impatient, you can attempt triggering the download manually. To do this, head to Settings > Software update.

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