Redmi 10A and Redmi 10 Power launched in India: Specifications and Price

Xiaomi introduced two new smartphones in the Indian market today. The Redmi 10A and Redmi 10 Power are the latest entry-level devices. FYI, the former handset was launched in China last month. Anyway, here is a detailed look at the new pair.

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Redmi 10A Specifications

The Redmi 10A is built around a 6.53-inch LCD screen featuring a waterdrop notch display. The panel offers an HD+ resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, a 400nits brightness, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. A 5,000 mAh power cell lightens the screen with a 10W charging support over a micro-USB port.

Under the hood, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G2 SoC fuels the Redmi 10A. For software, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 11 OS paired with MIUI 12.5 on top.



In the optics section, the Redmi 10A houses a 5MP front-facing camera. On the other side, there’s a single 13 MP unit alongside an LED flash. To serve the security, the phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Availability and Price

The Redmi 10A is will go on sale from April 26 via Amazon in Black, Blue, and Silver color options. The smartphone arrives in two storage configurations of 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 164GB. The former model is priced at ₹8,499, while the latter variant costs ₹9,499.

Redmi 10 Power Specifications

The Redmi 10 Power features a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Underneath, it powers the Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Also, the RAM can be extended up to 3GB, tanks to virtual RAM technology.



Moreover, Android 11 operates the Redmi 10 Power on day one along with MIUI 13 on top. A 6,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with an 18W fast charging support. At the front, the phone houses a 5MP camera for selfies and video chats. On the other side, there's a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

Availability and Price

Redmi 10 Power's sale date isn't announced yet. However, it will be up for purchase via Amazon, Mi Home, Xiaomi’s official website, and offline retail partners shortly. The device costs ₹14,999 for its sole 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant.

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Realme Q5 & Realme Q5 Pro goes official in China: Specifications and Price

Realme Q5 series is finally complete. After the Realme Q5i, the Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro are finally official in China today. The lineup falls under the affordable offerings and it packs everything we expect from a budget offering. Let's take a closer look at Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro.

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Realme Q5 Specifications

Realme Q5 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with Realme UI 3.0 on top. Underneath, a Snapdragon 695 5G processor powers the phone paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

For optics, there's a 16 MP camera at the front for selfies and video calls. The rear panel holds a triple camera island led by a 50MP main camera. Accompanying this is a 2MP macro snapper and a 2MP black and white portrait lens.

The Realme Q5 is backed up by a 5,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging support. The other specifications include a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, 8.5mm thickness, and 195g weight.

Realme Q5 Pro Specifications

Realme Q5 Pro is similar to the vanilla model in terms of the operating system, front camera, battery, storage configuration, and connectivity. The smartphone is built around a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. Under the helm, it fuels Snapdragon 870 SoC integrated with Adreno 650 GPU.

In the camera department, Realme Q5 Pro carries a 64MP triple rear unit alongside an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro snapper. The device supports 80W fast charging with an identical 5,000 mAh battery. Lastly, it measures 8.65mm in thickness and weighs 195g.

Price and Availability

The Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro will go on sale in China next week. Depending upon the storage variants, here's how much they will cost.

Realme Q5

• 6GB RAM + 128GB: ¥1,399


• 8GB RAM + 128GB: ¥1,599


• 8GB RAM + 256GB: ¥1,799

Realme Q5 Pro

• 6GB RAM + 128GB: ¥1,799


• 8GB RAM + 128GB: ¥1,999


• 8GB RAM + 256GB: ¥2,199

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Redmi Note 11 JE appears on FCC with model number A101XM

Last year, Xiaomi introduced the Japan-exclusive Redmi Note 10 JE edition. The company is now gearing up to launch the successor variant. The Redmi Note 11 JE is in the works and is expected to launch in the coming months. Ahead of its official launch, the device has made an appearance on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Here is what we know about the upcoming Redmi Note 11 JE.

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The arrival of the Redmi Note 11 JE at FCC gives us a pretty good idea of what we can expect from the smartphone. According to the portal, the Redmi Note 11 JE will bear the model number A101XM. Further, it divulges some information regarding the operating system, connectivity options, and more.

The upcoming Redmi Note 11 JE will come pre-installed with MIUI 12.5 as revealed by the FCC database. With this skin iteration, we can say that the phone will run Android 11 OS out of the box. In terms of connectivity, the Redmi Note 11 JE could offer Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G LTE, 5G, NFC, FM Radio, and dual SIM support.

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Unfortunately, besides these aforementioned datils, the FCC website does not render any other information. However, we do have some render leaks with us. The Redmi Note 11 JE is likely to power Snapdragon 480+ 5G under the hood. On the front, the phone can feature a 6.6 inches FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Lastly, it is tipped to ship with a 5,000 mAh battery.

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OnePlus Nord N20 5G with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched for $282

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G was running around the rumor mill for quite a time. The successor of the OnePlus Nord N10 smartphone is finally official. With this, now we exactly know what the mid-range handset packs!

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At the front, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout at the upper-left corner. The panel offers a 60Hz refresh rate and an optical in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC powers the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. The device arrives in a single 6GB RAM variant paired with 128 GB of internal storage. For software, it boosts Android 11 out of the box, which is quite disappointing, tossed with OxygenOS 11 on top.

In the camera department, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G houses a 16MP selfie camera. On the rear side, there's a triple rear unit consisting of a 64 MP lens alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 2MP sensor to measure depth.

In addition, the smartphone ships with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The other features include a Type-C charging port, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a micro-SD card slot.

Availability and Price

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G will be available to grab from April 28 exclusively via T-Mobile and Metro in the US. The device is priced at $282 (~₹21,570) for its sole 6GB + 128GB storage variant. You can purchase the phone through Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in a single blue color option.

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OnePlus 8 series receives OxygenOS 12.1 update in Europe

It's been almost a month since the OnePlus 8 series received the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update. Now, the company is delivering another bump with OxygenOS 12.1 to the OnePlus 8 series, including the T-Mobile variant— OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T.

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The latest software is bundled with version number ColorOS 12.1 C.15. The build is currently rolling out in Europe, while it will soon reach out to more regions as well. For changes, the software adds multiple features, including new dark mode levels, style options for cards, more brushes to draw, and more. In addition, it addresses a variety of issues and brings optimizations for a seamless experience.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that background applications are abnormally closed in specific scenarios
  
  
  • Fixed the issue with lens permissions when using third party camera applications
  
  
  • Fixed the issue of screen cannot respond when receiving notifications
  
  
  
  


• Dark mode
  
  
  
  • Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  
  
  
  


• Shelf
  
  
  
  • New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  
  
  • Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  
  
  • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  
  
  • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
  
  
  
  


• Work Life Balance
  
  
  
  • Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  
  
  • WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
  
  
  
  


• Gallery
  
  
  
  • Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
  
  
  
  


• Canvas AOD
  
  
  
  • Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  
  
  • Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
  
  
  • Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
  
  
  
  

In case your device does not receive the OTA update in the next few days, head over to Settings > Software Updates to give it a manual check.

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OnePlus Nord N20 5G gets Bluetooth SIG certification ahead of launch

OnePlus is gearing up to add one more smartphone to its Nord series. This time, the device is a successor of Nord N10. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is expected to unveil later this year. Ahead of its official launch, the device has bagged the Bluetooth SIG certification. The portal reveals a few details that are mentioned below.

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Now, on the same lines, the upcoming OnePlus device has been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website. This listing reveals the model number of the phone and also confirms the phone’s moniker. Let’s take a look at more details of the phone.

Precisely, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website confirms the model number and the device's moniker. The upcoming OnePlus Nord N20 5G bears the GN2200 model number. Also, it will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. Out of the box, the device will operate the GN2200_11_A.02 software version.



Unfortunately, the portal does not reveal much apart from the aforementioned details. However, we do have some render leaks with us. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G will power Snapdragon 695 under the hood, thanks to the Geekbench listing.

For photography, the smartphone is likely to get a 16 MP snapper on the front alongside an LED flashlight. On the other side, a 64 MP primary lens will lead the triple camera island along with s couple of 2 MP other sensors.

Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is likely to feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout. The panel may provide a Full-HD+ resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate. Also, it will be embedded with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Other specifications can include Android 11 OS along with OxygenOS 11, 4500 mAh battery with 33W (SUPERVOOC) charging support, and more.

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List of eligible Samsung devices to get Android 13 based One UI 5.0 update

Samsung had deployed Android 12 to all its high-end smartphones and almost every mid-range device. Meanwhile, Google is working to unveil the Android 13 OS. The Korean tech giant will accompany it with its next version of skin iteration, possibly One UI 5.0. Thanks to Samsung’s firmware update policies, we can already take an idea of which Galaxy devices are eligible for the upcoming major upgrade.

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Here is a list of Galaxy devices that will get the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update. Needless to say, all the future devices will join the list as well. If you own a Galaxy handset, check out the list below and see if you can taste the next Android version.

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S22 Ultra


• Galaxy S22+


• Galaxy S22


• Galaxy S21 FE


• Galaxy S21 Ultra (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S21+ (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S21 (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S20 Ultra (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S20+ (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S20 (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S20 FE (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy S10 Lite

Galaxy Note series

• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy Note 20 (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G


• Galaxy Z Flip


• Galaxy Z Flip 5G


• Galaxy Z Fold 3


• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73


• Galaxy A53


• Galaxy A33


• Galaxy A71 5G


• Galaxy A71


• Galaxy A51 5G


• Galaxy A51


• Galaxy A52


• Galaxy A52 5G


• Galaxy A52s


• Galaxy A72


• Galaxy A Quantum


• Galaxy Quantum 2


• Galaxy A42 5G


• Galaxy A03s


• Galaxy A12 / A12 Nacho


• Galaxy A32


• Galaxy A32 5G


• Galaxy A22


• Galaxy A22 5G


• Galaxy A23


• Galaxy A13


• Galaxy A03

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M42 5G


• Galaxy M12


• Galaxy M62


• Galaxy M01


• Galaxy M22


• Galaxy M31


• Galaxy M32


• Galaxy M32 5G


• Galaxy M52 5G


• Galaxy M33


• Galaxy M23

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F42 5G


• Galaxy F62


• Galaxy F12


• Galaxy F22


• Galaxy F23

Galaxy Xcover series

• Galaxy Xcover 5

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra


• Galaxy Tab S8+


• Galaxy Tab S8


• Galaxy Tab S7+ (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy Tab S7 (LTE/5G)


• Galaxy Tab S7 FE


• Galaxy Tab S6 5G


• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite


• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite


• Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)

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Oppo A55s 5G (2022) goes official with Dimensity 700 SoC for ¥1,199

Oppo has added a new device to its A-series flagship— Oppo A55s 5G (2022). FYI, this is a totally different device from the Oppo A55s 5G that was launched last year. Apparently, it is identical to the Oppo A55 5G. Here is what the latest mid-range device packs!

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Oppo A55s 5G (2022) features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the front, the phone houses an 8 MP camera to serve selfies and video calls. For software, the device comes pre-instaleed with Android 11 along with a layer of ColorOS 11.1 on top.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC powers the device. The smartphone arrives in up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The memory can be extended up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

In the shooting department, the Oppo A55s 5G (2022) carries a triple rear camera island. The capacity of the unit stands at a 13 MP primary sensor, a 2 MP macro shooter, and a 2 MP sensor to measure depth.

A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 10W of standard charging support. The connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In addition, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Availability and Price

Oppo A55s 5G (2022) is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants. The price for the base variant is ¥1,199, while the cost of the higher model is yet to be revealed. The phone is up for pre-orders in Brisk Blue, Rhythm Black, and Temperament Gold colorways. The shipping will start on April 25.

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Telegram adds Custom Notification Sounds, Bot Revolution, and much more!

Telegram is one of the best and most popular instant messaging apps, thanks to its feature-packed, fast, and actively developing nature. On that note, the latest Telegram update makes it easier to handle notifications, bots, and much more. Here's everything in detail!

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Custom Notifications Sounds

The user can set their favorite sounds as the notification note, including music and memes. To do so, just tap the short audio file or voice message in chat to auto-add it to their list of notification sounds. However, the files should be under 5 seconds and under 300KB in size. You can access the sounds via Settings > Notifications and Sounds.

Custom Mute Durations

With this update, Telegram allows to temporarily mute the notification alerts for specific chats. Also, you can modify alerts. To receive notifications silently, just disable the sound, while toggling one of the Mute options will turn off notifications completely.

New Auto-Delete Menu in Profiles

The auto-delete menu can now be enabled from the three-dot menu on the chats info page. That means it takes fewer taps and supports flexible timer settings like 2 days, 3 weeks, 4 months, and more.

Replies in Forwarded Messages

When a message is forwarded, the other user can also see the reply preview from the original chat to get a better context. Also, to ensure privacy, you can hide the sender’s name or media captions.

Bot Revolution

Telegram is providing tools for developers to create flexible interfaces with JavaScript, allowing bots to replace any website. For instance, a fast-food chain can use the Telegram bot to take orders, show the menu, and do more directly from the chat. That means the users do not need to switch to any other app to order food. In addition, the colors can be adjusted to design the UI that matches the theme.

Improved Message Translation on iOS

This one is for iOS users, the app now supports more languages like Ukrainian. Moreover, it can translate the same languages as the Android app. You can enable it under the Settings menu and exclude certain languages as well.

Improved Picture-in-Picture on Android

The Android users can now pinch to change the size of the PiP video. Plus, you can tap X to close it and see the videos in a new rounded design.

New Animations and Animated Emojis

The telegram app now shows a new duck animation when users are changing their phone numbers. Furthermore, it has new animated emojis, especially for food. Just send a message with a single emoji to get a large animated version.

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