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OnePlus TV Y1S

OnePlus TV Y1S, OnePlus TV Y1S Edge With Android TV 11, Dolby Audio Now Available in India.

Today, the OnePlus TV Y1S and TV Y1S Edge were released in India (Thursday, February 17). HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG formats are supported on the OnePlus TV Y1S and TV Y1S Edge. Both are powered by Android TV 11 and have Dolby Audio support. The OnePlus Y1S TV is equipped with 20W full-range stereo speakers, while the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge is equipped with 24W full-range stereo speakers. The auto low latency mode (ALLM) on the OnePlus smart TVs is said to improve gaming performance.

Specifications and Features

Both the OnePlus TV Y1S and TV Y1S Edge are smart TVs that come pre-installed with Android TV 11. Both come with a 32-inch and a 43-inch display. The former has a high-definition resolution, while the latter has a full-HD one. Both smart TVs support HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG formats. TUV Rheinland has also certified the displays for low blue light emission.

ALLM is a feature on the OnePlus TV Y1S and TV Y1S Edge that is said to improve the gaming experience for users. Google Assistant is also available on smart TVs. Users can use the Smart Manager to control a variety of smart TV functions, including system speed and storage space. Users will be able to connect their smartphones to their televisions and use them as a remote control with the OnePlus Connect 2.0. The TV Y1S series features dual-band Wi-Fi with 5GHz band support for connectivity.

OnePlus TV Y1S
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Dolby audio is supported on smart TVs. A 20W stereo speaker is standard on both models, while a 24W stereo speaker is standard on the TV Y1S Edge. With both smart TVs, OxygenPlay 2.0 is included, an aggregation platform offering 230 live channels. A Game Mode is also included with the smart TVs, which activate ALLM and promises to provide an immersive experience. The Kids Mode includes a watch timer that limits how long you can watch TV and an Eye Comfort Mode that improves your digital well-being.

Price and Availability

The 32-inch OnePlus Y1S TV costs Rs 16,499, while the 43-inch TV costs Rs 26,999. The OnePlus Y1S Edge costs Rs 16,999, while the 43-inch TV costs Rs 27,999. The 32-inch OnePlus Y1S TV will be available for purchase on February 21, while the 43-inch model will be available on March 2. Starting February 21, the TV Y1S Edge will be available. The OnePlus Y1S will be sold on Amazon India, Flipkart, and OnePlus.in. The OnePlus Y1S Edge will be available at Reliance Digital and Croma stores, as well as on the OnePlus’ Indian website.

About The Company

In late 2013, two former Oppo employees founded OnePlus, a new smartphone company. Their goal was to create OnePlus phones that checked all the boxes for Android fans: great design, powerful specs, the fastest and most lightweight software, and a low price. With the launch of the OnePlus One in 2014, the dream became a reality.
OnePlus has grown from its humble beginnings as an online-only niche smartphone manufacturer to a global powerhouse since then. When you take a step back and realize it’s only been a little over eight years, it’s quite an accomplishment.

Redmi K50

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, Redmi K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition With 120W Fast Charging Now Available.

On Wednesday, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and Redmi K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition were released in China. The smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which includes a “Twin VC” heat dissipation system and 120W fast charging technology. Aside from that, the Redmi phones feature OLED displays, quad JBL audio, a CyberEngine ultra-wideband X-axis motor, and a special gaming antenna. The design of the Redmi K50 AMG F1 Champion Version is inspired by the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 racing car, with green accents, carbon fiber texture, and chequered flag sample parts.

Specifications and Features

The design, RAM, and storage of the K50 Gaming Edition and Redmi K50 AMG F1 Champion Edition differ. Aside from that, the phones are identical. The Dual-SIM Gaming Edition runs MIUI 13 on top of Android 12 and has a 6.67-inch full HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display. A 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, Displaymate A+ rating, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection are all included in the display.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs with IO Turbo power the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition phones, which are paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phones have dual VC cooling with a 4,860mm square heat dissipation area, according to the company.

Redmi K50
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The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor and a 6P lens for photography. A 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2-megapixel macro camera are included. This setup also includes a flicker sensor. The phone has a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 sensor for selfies.
Up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage is available on the new Gaming Edition smartphones. This device supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS/ NFC, Infrared (IR) blaster, and a USB Type-C port. Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetic compass, and proximity sensor are among the sensors onboard.

JBL four-unit speaker, magnetic power pop-up shoulder key 2.0, and CyberEngine ultra-wideband X-axis motor, which is claimed to be more powerful than the one on iPhone 13 series smartphones, are among the other features on the Gaming Edition smartphones. The Redmi phones also have a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging, which can charge the phones from zero to 100 percent in 17 minutes, according to Xiaomi. The phone weighs 210 grams and measures 162.5×76.7×8.5mm.

Price and Availability

The Redmi K50 Gaming Version smartphone is available in three configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 39,000), 12GB + 128GB storage for CNY 3,599 (roughly Rs. 42,600), and 12GB + 256GB storage for CNY 3,899 (roughly Rs. 42,600). (roughly Rs. 46,000). It’s available in three different colours: black, blue, and silver. The special-edition Redmi K50 AMG F1 Champion Version costs CNY 4,199 and comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (roughly Rs. 49,700).

The Redmi K50 Gaming Version will be available for pre-order starting tonight, with the sale starting on February 18. There is currently no information on the Redmi K50 Gaming Version’s global availability, including in India.

Nokia G11

Nokia G11 With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Now Available On The Market: Check Price And Specifications

The Nokia G11 was released in Europe alongside the Nokia G21. The specifications and designs of the two phones are nearly identical. The G11 has an HD display with support for high refresh rates. According to the company, the device has three-day battery life. The G11, like other Nokia phones, runs the stock version of Android. The device includes a 50-megapixel triple camera unit for photography. Here’s everything you need to know about the G11’s specifications, features, and pricing.

Specifications and Features

The Nokia G11 is powered by Android 11 and has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixel) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of 90Hz. A touch sampling rate of 180Hz is also available on the display. The Nokia G11 is powered by the Unisoc T606 SoC under the hood. The display and SoC are identical to those found in the Nokia G21. However, the Nokia G11 only has 3GB of RAM, as opposed to the superior model’s 4GB RAM.

The Nokia G11 has a triple rear camera setup for photos and videos, including a 13-megapixel primary sensor. A 2-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor are also included, as well as an LED flash.
The Nokia G11 has a front-facing 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor. In terms of storage, the Nokia G11 has 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 512GB). 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity options. The Nokia G11 is powered by a 5,050mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It also has dimensions of 164.6×75.9×8.5mm and weighs 189 grammes.

Nokia G11
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Price and Availability

According to Nokiamob.net, the Nokia G11 price has been set at AED 499 (roughly Rs. 10,200) for the lone 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone is available in two colours: Charcoal and Ice. It will be available in the UAE and the United Kingdom beginning in March. The Nokia G11’s India launch date has yet to be announced.
The Nokia G10 made its debut in Western markets in April of last year. It went on sale in India in September for Rs. 12,149. Along with the Nokia G11, HMD Global released the Nokia G21 as the second new model in the G series.

About The Company

Company Overview

Nokia is the world’s mobility leader. It propels the convergence of the Internet and communications industries’ transformation and growth. It was integrated into a wide range of mobile devices with services and software, allowing people all over the world to enjoy music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility, and much more.
The company has always been involved in the development and expansion of consumer Internet services, as well as enterprise solutions and software.

Company History

Knut Fredrik Idestam founded Nokia in 1865 as a wood-pulp mill on the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids in the town of Tampere, in south-western Finland. The company was later relocated to the town of Nokia near the Nokianvirta River, which had better hydropower resources. That is also where the company’s name came from, which it still uses today.
Finnish Rubber Works established its factories near the wood-pulp mill at the beginning of the twentieth century and began using Nokia as its brand name. Soon after World War I, the Finnish Rubber Works purchased Nokia Wood Mills as well as Finnish Cable Works, a manufacturer of telephone and telegraph cables. In 1967, these three companies merged to form the Nokia Corporation.
The Corporation was involved in many industries, producing paper, bicycle and car tyres, footwear (including Wellington boots), personal computers, communication cables, televisions, electricity generation machinery, capacitors, and aluminium at various times.

Blockchain

Intel Makes It Entrance Into Bitcoin Mining With A New Blockchain Chip.

Intel Corp announced the launch of an energy-efficient super-fast processing chip for blockchain applications on Friday. Intel’s “blockchain accelerator,” which is said to be 1000 times faster than its closest competitors, will be available to customers later this year.
In a new online note announcing the effort, Intel claims that its new chip will attempt to address growing concerns about the enormous energy required to maintain cryptocurrency mining processes. The chip is described as an energy-efficient “blockchain accelerator” that has been designed to accelerate blockchain tasks while using far less energy than current technologies.

“Our customers want scalable and sustainable solutions, so we’re focusing our efforts on realizing the full potential of blockchain by developing the most energy-efficient computing technologies at scale,” writes Raja M. Koduri, senior vice president and general manager of Intel Corporation’s Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG) Group.

Source: www.indiatoday.in

He mentions that the architecture of the new chip is implemented “on a tiny piece of silicon.” This is intended to have a minimal impact on the supply of current products, as the world is experiencing a severe shortage of chipsets.
The first round of buyers for Intel’s upcoming blockchain accelerators has already been identified. The note mentions that the Jack Dorsey-led Block Inc, which recently changed its name from Square Inc to emphasize its focus on the blockchain, and Bitcoin mining company GRIID Infrastructures will be the first buyers of the Intel chip.

Blockchain
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In terms of performance, Intel claims that its blockchain chip will outperform mainstream GPUs for SHA-256 mining by 1000 times. At the International Solid-State Circuit Conference (ISSCC) later this month, Intel will reveal more information about its blockchain accelerator.

In addition, Intel has established a new Custom Compute Group within its AXG business unit to support the upcoming blockchain accelerator and other emerging technologies. The new team will concentrate on developing custom silicon platforms that are optimized for the workloads of customers. These could be used to address use-cases such as “blockchain and other custom accelerated supercomputing opportunities at the edge.” Intel also claims that it will try to leverage technologies from its zetta-scale computing initiative in the future to deliver energy-efficient solutions.

About Intel

Intel Corporation is a multinational technology corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It is the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer in terms of revenue, and it created the x86 series of microprocessors, which are found in the majority of personal computers (PCs). Intel, based in Delaware, was ranked No. 45 on the 2020 Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States by total revenue for nearly a decade, from 2007 to 2016. Intel provides microprocessors to computer system manufacturers such as Lenovo, HP, and Dell. Intel also makes motherboard chipsets, network interface controllers and integrated circuits, flash memory, graphics chips, embedded processors, and other communications and computing devices.

The name of the company was conceived as a portmanteau of the words integrated and electronics, as co-founder Noyce was a key inventor of the integrated circuit (the microchip). The name was also appropriate because “intel” is the term for intelligence information. Intel was a pioneer in the development of SRAM and DRAM memory chips, which accounted for the majority of its revenue until 1981. Intel became the dominant supplier of microprocessors for personal computers, and it was known for using aggressive and anti-competitive tactics to maintain its market position, particularly against Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), as well as a battle with Microsoft for control of the PC industry’s direction.

Realme C35

Realme C35 With 50-Megapixel AI Triple Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Now Available: Check Price, Specifications.

On Thursday, the Realme C35 was released in Thailand. A 50-megapixel AI-powered triple camera setup, a Unisoc SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery are all included. The phone is the successor to the Realme C25, which had a 6,000mAh battery and an octa-core MediaTek Helio G70 SoC when it was released. Realme hasn’t said anything about the phone’s launch in India, but it has appeared on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification site, indicating that it will be released in other markets soon.

Specifications and Features

As an entry-level phone, the Realme C35 has modest specifications. However, for casual smartphone users, this is sufficient. The phone features a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ display with a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio and a pixel density of 401 PPI. An octa-core 2.0GHz Unisoc T616 processor and an ARM Mali-G57 GPU power the Realme C35. It is available in two different configurations: 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. Using a microSD card in a dedicated slot in the tray, you can expand the storage up to 1TB. It runs the Realme UI R Edition, which is based on Android 11.

A 50-megapixel main camera with 1080p video recording, a macro camera, and a black-and-white camera for portrait photography are all found on the back of the Realme C35. The phone has an 8-megapixel selfie camera hidden inside a water-drop notch. The Realme C35 is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It has a USB-C charging port, but it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack for gamers. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE are among the connectivity options available. On the phone, you’ll find a light sensor, an accelerometer, a magnetic induction sensor, a proximity sensor, and a gyroscope. The Realme C35 is 8.1mm thick and weighs about 189 grams.

Realme C35
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Price And Availability

The Realme C35 is available in two different configurations. THB 5,799 (roughly Rs. 13,350) for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, and THB 6,299 (roughly Rs. 13,350) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model ( around Rs 14,500). The phone also has a 6GB variant, according to the Realme Thailand website, but its availability is unknown. In Thailand, the smartphone will be available in black and green colorways on e-commerce sites such as Shopee, Lazada, and JD Central.

About Realme

Realme is a technology brand that focuses on providing youth with a comprehensive superior experience when it comes to technology. Sky Li and Madhav Sheth, the brand’s founders, launched the company in India on May 4th, 2018, with the help of a young and strong team with extensive experience in the smartphone industry. They democratize cutting-edge technology to provide the best technology products in each price segment under the 1+5+T strategy, committed to creating a smart, connected, and trendy lifestyle for the youth.

With a comprehensive smartphone portfolio ranging from entry-level to flagship segments, including the GT Series, Number Series, Narzo Series, and C Series, Realme has risen to become the world’s No.6 smartphone brand in Q2 2021. According to Counterpoint Research, Realme is the first to bring a 5G phone to the Indian market, the Realme X50 Pro 5G, in February 2019, and has since risen to become the top 5G smartphone brand in India, with a 23% share in Q2 2021.

India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Czech Republic, Belarus, Slovenia, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, Philippines, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Nepal are among the 61 countries where Realme has established itself as a top 5 smartphone brand.

Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra With 120Hz AMOLED Displays Now Available: Check Price, Specifications.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series, which includes the South Korean company’s most recent flagship smartphones, was unveiled on Tuesday (February 9) at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Samsung has launched three new S-series smartphones, as it did last year, and this year’s lineup includes the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The smartphones are outfitted with the most recent high-end smartphone chipsets and AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates. Samsung has increased the charging speed for its Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra models this year, now offering 45W wired charging. On the Galaxy S22 series, the company also boasts advanced “Nightography” low light photography improvements.

There is no difference between the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ camera setups, but the Galaxy S22 Ultra is Samsung’s first S-series smartphone to ship with an S Pen built into the phone’s chassis – it is also the first phone from Samsung since the Galaxy Note 20.

Samsung Galaxy S22: Specifications

It runs Android 12 over One UI 4.1. The smartphone has a 6.1-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and an Armor Aluminium chassis. In addition to the Eye Comfort Shield for reducing blue light, the display features an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate that can be slowed down to 10Hz. An octa-core 4nm SoC with 8GB of RAM is powering the Samsung Galaxy S22.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 houses three rear cameras, including a single dual-pixel sensor with a 50-megapixel resolution and an f/1.8 aperture lens and autofocus; a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture lens and a 120-degree field of view; and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture lens, 3x optical zoom, and optical image stabilization. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and an angle of view of 80 degrees.

Also included is an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone weighs 168 grams and measures 146×70.6×7.6mm.

Samsung Galaxy S22
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Samsung Galaxy S22+: Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is powered by Android 12 and comes with One UI 4.1 on top. The phone has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Samsung’s Eye Comfort Shield for blue light reduction, and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate that can be reduced to 10Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. The Galaxy S22+ is powered by an octa-core 4nm SoC with up to 12GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a triple rear camera setup, including a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens and a 120-degree field-of-view. The handset includes a 50-megapixel dual-pixel autofocus wide-angle sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, as well as a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation (OIS), and an f/2.4 aperture lens. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 has a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens and an 80-degree field of view.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with up to 256GB of internal storage and features 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, geomagnetic, gyroscope, hall, and proximity sensor are among the sensors onboard. An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor is also included with the phone. The Galaxy S22 is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, as well as 15W wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare for reverse wireless charging. The phone weighs 196 grammes and measures 157.4×75.8×7.6mm.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Specifications

The S22 Ultra is the top-of-the-line model, with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with QHD+ resolution. The screen is curved and has a refresh rate of 120Hz. With a peak brightness of 1750 nits, the Ultra model also has the brightest display of any phone. It is protected against drops and scratches by a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ layer.
A quad-camera setup on the back of the flagship smartphone includes a 108MP f/1.8 main camera sensor. It has two 10MP camera sensors and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera. The f/2.4 aperture on one of the 10MP telephoto camera sensors allows for up to 3x optical zoom. The other 10MP sensor has an f/4.9 aperture and can shoot at 10X optical zoom. Inside the hole-punch camera, the cutout is a 40MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone’s battery capacity is 5000 mAh, and it supports 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. Depending on the region, it’s also available with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or an Exynos 2200 SoC. Samsung is expected to launch the phone in India with a Snapdragon processor. The phone comes pre-installed with One UI 4.1, which is based on Android 12. It has IP68 water and dust resistance rating.

Price and Availability

The 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 12GB + 1TB storage configurations of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra were released. The base model costs $1,199 and includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (roughly Rs 89,800). The prices for the remaining three storage options will be announced soon. The phone is available in four colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom White, and Phantom Burgundy.

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ are available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy S22 costs $799 (roughly Rs 59,600), while the Galaxy S22+ costs $999. (roughly Rs 74,800). Phantom Black, Phantom White, Phantom Green, and Pink Gold are the colors available for both devices.

The RAM and storage options for the India variant were leaked just hours before the launch. In India, Samsung is expected to release the devices in March.