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Xiaomi To Launch 11i Hypercharge Smartphone On January 6 In India

Xiaomi is planning to bring 11i Hypercharge on January 6th, 2021. The flagship smartphone is likely to be rebranded variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. That is already available in China and is expected to provide 120W fast charging support and 5G connectivity.

The upcoming smartphone is likely to give tough competition to leading smartphones brands like Infinix, Realme, OnePlus, and Asus. Besides, a new post on Twitter claims that the smartphone will be available on Flipkart.

In addition, the smartphone will not have Mi branding as the company announced that it will be using Xiaomi branding on the phones and all products so that products can become more recognizable.

In fact, several reports believe that the smartphone will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Also, the smartphone will be available in two colour options: Camo Green and Stealth Black.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Expected Specifications

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is likely to come with a a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. Also, the device might have a 108 MP primary camera, NFC support, 4,500 mAh battery, triple rear camera setup, and dual JBL-tuned stereo speakers. In addition, the device will have an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Expected Price

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is likely to be priced at Redmi Note 11 Pro+ at CNY 1,899, which is close to Rs. 22,500 for the base variant, i.e 6GB of RAM and 12GB of storage configuration. Additionally, the device has 8GB of RAM and a 128GB storage option which is priced at CNY 2,099, close to Rs. 24,900.

Lastly, there is an 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM and will cost you CNY 2,299 that is close to Rs. 27,300. Notably, the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is likely to price under the same price segment.

Apart from the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge smartphone, the company is likely to launch a new flagship device. The Xiaomi Mi 12 series is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Furthermore, the device is likely to cost you CNY 3,699, which means that will be closed to Rs. 45,000.

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Realme To Launch GT 2 Pro Smartphone On January 4: See Here For Details

Realme is all set to launch a new smartphone on January 4th, 2021. The Realme GT 2 will be available in China first and later in other markets. However, ahead of the official launch, the company has shared the design of the smartphone.

Realme GT 2 Pro: Design Revealed

According to the images that have been shared by the company the Realme GT 2 Pro camera module is similar to the Realme GT Neo 2. The upcoming smartphone will have a triple-camera setup at the back along with two large circular cutouts and a little third sensor cutout.

It will have two LED flashlight modules. In fact, the company that the there will be a dual 50MP camera sensor and will be used in wide and ultrawide imaging. In addition, the ultra-wide camera will have 150- degree field of view.

The company has not divulged the camera details of the third sensor, but several reports claim that the GT 2 Pro will have an 8MP telephoto camera. The smartphone will also have a bio-based polymer design. In addition, the back cover also has bio-polymer material, which is eco-friendly.

Realme GT 2 Pro: Specifications

According to some reports, the smartphone will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It will also have 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Besides, the device is likely to have a 6.8-inch WQHD+ OLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Besides, the GT 2 Pro will have a 32MP camera at the front and will run Android 12- based UI 3.0 out of the box. Furthermore, the device is expected to have a 5,000 mAh battery along with 125W fast charging support.

Additionally, Realme GT 2 Pro is likely to price at Rs. 60,000 in India, which means it is going to be the most expensive smartphone of the Realme.

It is worth noting that Motorola has recently launched Edge X30 with the same processor. The smartphone comes with a 144Hz OLED display along with 68W fast charging support. The smartphone also comes with an under-display selfie camera and it might be priced at Rs. 38,000 in the country.

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How To Get Disney+ Hotstar Access For Rs. 49: Check All Details Here

To increase its user base in India, Disney+ Hotstar is testing two affordable plans for its customers. This development comes at that time when Netflix revised plans for its Indian customers. In fact, Disney+ Hotstar has also increased the prices of its plans.

Now, several reports claim that the OTT player is testing Rs. 49; however, this pack is likely to be available for select payment methods. Notably, this information was shared by the Reddit user and said that the plan is priced at Rs. 99 per month, but as an introductory offer, users can avail the pack at Rs. 49, which means there is a discount of Rs. 50.

The plan offers or supports 720p streaming and stereo audio quality. However, it should be noted that this plan is under testing and designed for only Android users. In addition, this pack is not for all.

Disney+ Hotstar Rs. 199 Plan

Apart from this pack, Telecomtalk reported that Disney+ Hotstar is also testing Rs. 199 plan for its users in India. In fact, this plan comes under an inaugural discount as the actual cost of the plan is priced at Rs. 299. This pack is valid for six months, where users will get 720p streaming along with ads during movies and sports.

Disney+ Hotstar New Plans

It is worth noting that the OTT platform has recently revised its plans in the country and now, the first plan start from Rs. 499 and it offers services for one year, while the second plan of Rs. 899 ships services for a year on two screens.

Lastly, there is a pack of Rs. 1,499, where users will get services for one year on four screens. Notably, the Rs. 499 offers HD streaming services, while Rs, 899 pack is providing services in the same streaming quality. On the other hand, Rs. 1,499 offers streaming in 4K.

Disney+ Hotstar App Access With Prepaid and Internet Plans

The company has increased the prices of all plans; however, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea offer app access with their prepaid plans. In addition, Jio Fiber and Airtel Xstream users are also getting Disney+ Hotstar app access.

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OnePlus Might Launch 32-Inch, 43-Inch Smart Television Models Next Year

OnePlus is all set to expand its smart televisions range in India. Besides, the company is expected to bring smartphones and audio products to the country. Notably, the latest development claims that Oneplus will launch two smart televisions under its existing Y, U, and Q series.

The latest information was shared by tipster Mukul Sharma via his official Twitter account. The tweet reads: “OnePlus will soon launch new smart TVs in India. As per the intel that I’ve received, we can expect (at least) a 32-inch and a 43-inch variant.”

Well, the company has shared any plans to bring more smart televisions soon in the country. He did not mention the exact date of the launch but said that the smart TVs will be available in 32-inch and 43-inch screen sizes.

OnePlus Smart Televisions In India

It is worth noting that the company has eight smart televisions in Q, Y, and U series. However, we expect that the upcoming smart televisions will be under the affordable segment and tough competition to the existing smart televisions of Realme, Infinix, and Xiaomi.

In June this year, the company launched three screen sizes under its 1S range in the country. The 50, 55, and 65-inch screen sizes are priced at Rs. 39,999, Rs. 47,999, and Rs. 62,999. These smart televisions are already available on Flipkart, Amazon, and OnePlus.in.

OnePlus Nord 2 CE Smartphone: Expected Specifications

Meanwhile, OnePlus is all set to launch the Nord 2 CE smartphone soon. Notably, the handest has recently gone and passed through BIS certification, which clearly shows the company will bring the same soon.

The upcoming device is expected to be the successor of the Nord CE and it will have a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage that can be increased up to 256GB, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset.

In addition, the device will have a triple camera at the back, including a 64MP OmniVision sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. However, users will get a 16MP selfie shooter at the front, 4,500 mAh battery along with 65W fast charging support.

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How To Get Vodafone-Idea Premium, Fancy, And Customized Mobile Number At Your Doorstep

With an aim to increase its user base, especially premium, fancy, and customized number holders, Vi (Vodafone-Idea) has launched a new initiative. Under this initiative, the company is providing SIM cards to the customer’s doorstep or their homes.

Vodafone-Idea has launched this facility for its users in Surat, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

“Vi customers can choose an exclusive number based on their lucky number, date of birth or any other date that holds special significance in their life. Both prepaid and postpaid customers can get these premium numbers at their doorstep in the following cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Jaipur,” the telecom operator said. However, to get the SIM at your doorstep you should follow these steps.

Here Are Some Steps To Get Vodafone- Idea SIM At Your Doorstep

Step: Open the company website https://www.myvi.in/new-connection/vi-free-sim-home-delivery.
Step 2: Submit all details in the form like basic, including name, mobile number, pin code, street or building name, and flat house number to get the OTP so that request can be approved.
Step 3: After that, you will get the SIM at your doorstep.

Earlier, this facility was available for postpaid users, but now prepaid users can also ask for the same.

How To Get Vi Fancy Mobile Number

Step 1: To get the fancy number, you have to visit https://www.myvi.in/new-connection/choose-your-fancy-mobile-numbers-online.
Step 2: Then, click on the prepaid or the postpaid section.
Step 3: Enter the pin code along with your mobile number.
Step 4: Now, you will see some VIP fancy numbers on the screen. To get the same number and you can write three-digit of the number to get the same.
Step 5: After that, you have to enter the address to get the SIM at your doorstep.

Vi Launches New Prepaid Plans

Meanwhile, the company has launched new plans in the prepaid section. The plans are priced at Rs. 155, Rs. 239, Rs. 666, and Rs. 699. These plans come soon after the company increased the prices of its prepaid packs.

Coming to the benefits of Rs. 155 offers 1GB of data per day for 24 days, unlimited calling, and 300 messages. The Rs. 239 plan offers 1GB of data per day for 24 days along with unlimited calling, 100 messages per day. While Rs. 666 offers 1.5GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and more. Lastly, there is a pack of Rs. 699, where users will get 3GB of data per day along with unlimited calling for 56 days.

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How To Get Free Smartphone And Tablet From UP Government: See Here For All Details

To increase its vote bank in the upcoming election, UP Government is providing free laptops and smartphones to the final year students of the state. This is the second time when the UP government has announced this scheme as earlier Akhilesh Yadav, the former Chief Minister launched a free laptop yojana for students in 2013.

The new scheme will debut on December 25th, 2021 on the birth date of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. However, to get free tablet or smartphone from the government, students have to register themselves.

Steps To Register For The UP Government Scheme

Step 1: First, you need to visit the UP government website and tap on the schemes section.
Step 2: Click on the UP free Smartphone Application form 2021. Now, you’ll see the registration form.
Step 3: Download the form and fill in all details. Then, tap on the submit option.
Step 4: After that, you will receive the reference number for the application.

Eligibility Criteria For The Free Smartphone And Tablet Scheme

In case you are planning to register yourselves for the same scheme you should know about these things. First, you should be from UP and a student of MBBS, BSc, MD, MTech, MD, BA, and MTech.

Secondly, you should have 60 percent or above to get or apply for the scheme. Third, the annual income of the family should not be above Rs. 2,00000 and they should provide Aadhaar Card, mark sheet, caste certificate, contact details, recent passport size photo, college ID certificate, and residence proof.

Other Details Of The Scheme

It is worth noting that under this scheme, UP CM will give close to 1,0000 products to the eligible students. So, far 38 lakh students have applied for the same via Digi Shakti Portal. However, this number is expected to increase in the coming days as distribution will take place on December 25.

Furthermore, the government has already ordered smartphones and tablets worth Rs. 2,035 crore. Notably, the 10.50 lakh units of smartphones, which are close to Rs. 10,740 per unit has been placed and 7,20 lakh units of tablets that are close to Rs. 12,606 per tablet as per the official websites.

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Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Which Is Better?

Motorola has recently launched its smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Besides, the Moto Edge X30 comes with a 144Hz OLED display, 68W fast charging, and a triple camera. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

This makes it the first smartphone that was launched on this SoC, which is why we are comparing it with the OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+ so that you should know which is better.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Display And Design

The Moto Edge X30 comes with a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) POLED display along with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 20:9 aspect ratio. While the OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED LTPO display along with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 1,440 x 3,216 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 3D Corning Gorilla Glass layer.

The VivoX70 Pro+ has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display along with QHD resolution, 240hz touch sampling rate, and 120Hz fast refresh rate. On the design front, the Moto edge X30 comes with a glass back and front.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro features a curved screen along with a camera module at the back, whereas the Vivo X70 Pro Plus features a premium design. It sports a rectangular-shaped camera at the back panel.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Camera

The Moto Edge X30 features 50MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP sensor. It also has a 60MP camera at the front. The OnePlus 9 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup at the back.

It supports 48MP primary camera along with 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and an 8MP telephoto camera. The device also comes with an 8K videos and 16MP camera sensor at the front, while Vivo X70 Pro+ features a quad-camera setup at the back.

The device has a 50MP sensor, 12MP ultra-wide lens, 12MP depth sensor, and 8MP periscope lens. Then, there is a 32MP camera at the front.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Battery And Price

The Motorola Edge X30 is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery along with 68W fast charging support, while the OnePlus 9 Pro has a 4,500 mAh battery along with 65T fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Besides, the Vivo X70 Pro also has a 4,500mAh battery unit along with 55W fast charging.

On the pricing front, the Moto Edge X30 will cost you RMB 3,999 ( Rs. 47,500), RMB 2,999 (Rs. 35,600), and RMB 3,199 (Rs. 40,300). The device is available in three variants 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage option and will be available in Blue and White.

The OnePlus 9 Pro is available in two variants that are priced at Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 69,999. It is available in 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of storage options. The Vivo X70 Pro will cost you Rs.79,990 and comes in only a single variant i.e. 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage.

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Xiaomi Might Launch Redmi K50 Smartphone In February Next Year

Xiaomi is likely to launch a new smartphone in its hometown in February 2022. The Redmi K50 is expected to be launched in the mid-range segment, which means it will not have MediaTek 9000 processor and might be powered by the MediaTek 8000 processor.

Earlier, a report suggested that the smartphone will have MediaTek 870 processor; however, a new leak by Digital Chat Station suggested that it will be available on MediaTek 8000 processor. Besides, another report claims that both Realme GT Neo 3 might have the same chipset.

Even though there is no such information about the upcoming smartphone, but still, it seems that both will compete in the market and might price under the same bracket.

However, several reports claim that the Redmi K50 series might have four models, such as K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+ and K50 gaming. This is quite similar to the Redmi K40 series; however, the model of the Redmi K40 is rebranded as Poco F3.

The Redmi K50 Pro+ is expected to be the most premium model of the upcoming series that will have a 108MP primary camera along with a periscope telephoto unit. In addition, the Redmi K50 Gaming smartphone is expected to have a 64MP primary camera that might have 5,000 mAh battery.

MediaTek 8000 Processor Details

It is worth noting that MediaTek is yet to launch an 8000 processor and will be available in mid-range devices. In addition, the MediaTek chipset has a 165Hz refresh rate, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

In addition, the chipset will have Mali-G510 MC6 GPU that should be 22 percent faster than the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 processor will also have QHD+ display support. In addition, the upcoming processor will have a 165Hz refresh rate, UFS 3.1 storage, and LPDDR5 RAM. Notably, the company has recently announced the launch of a 9000 processor.

Additionally, the company announced that leading smartphones players like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor will launch their devices on the same chipset soon.

“The next Find X flagship will be the first to be launched with the Dimensity 9000 flagship platform. This is a premium device that brings together so many cutting-edge features in one device and we know users will be impressed with its breakthrough performance and outstanding energy efficiency,” said Henry Duan, Vice President at OPPO.

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Here’s How To Transfer WhatsApp Chats From Old Smartphone To New

WhatsApp, the popular messaging application, has recently launched half a dozen of features to provide security and a better experience to its users. However, there are other features that help users to use the app easily.

Similarly, the app enables you to transfer chats from one device to another device. In fact, transferring data and chats are very easy while changing an old smartphone to a new one. This option is available for Android and iOS users; however, to use this feature, you have to follow these steps.

Steps To Transfer Chats To Old Smartphone To New

Step 1: First, open the application and click on the setting option.
Step 2: Now, you have to open the account and tap on the change number option.
Step 3: Select the Next option, then write the old and new mobile number. The app will also ask whether you want to notify your mobile number to others or not.
Step 4: You have to choose options like all contact, contacts i have, and custom. After tapping on the notification, the contact info on the application will be updated.
Step 5: After that, you have to tap on the done option. Then, you have to restart the device to get the OTP from the application on your new number.

WhatsApp New Feature For Desktop Users

Apart from this feature, WhatsApp has launched a new feature for desktop users that will help users. The new feature will allow users to hide their last seen and display pictures from a few users.

The new privacy settings will allow users to choose My Contacts Except for the desktop and WhatsApp Web users. Notably, the feature will enable users to hide about section, profile pictures, and about section from the selected user, reports WABetaInfo. For the uninitiated, the current version allows users to set the status for all, nobody, and my contacts.

Meanwhile, the social media messaging app is testing for Android devices. In addition, the app will enable group admins to delete all that was sent by all members. The app is very popular amongst smartphone users and we believe that these new features will attract more users to its platform.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Might Have 80W Wired Fast Charging Support: See Here For Details

OnePlus is likely to launch a new smartphone next year in April. However, the ongoing leaks suggested that the upcoming device will have 80W wired fast charging support. Earlier, some leaks claim that the OnePlus 10 Pro will have 125W fast charging support.

OnePlus 10 Pro: Expected Specifications

Notably, Digital Chat Station, which is a popular tipster on Weibo has posted the upcoming device that will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2K display along with a punch-hole display. In addition, the device might have a 32MP selfie camera, while at the rear the device is likely to have a 48MP primary camera, 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and 8MP telephoto along with a 3X optical zoom support.

Besides, the tipster claims the OnePlus 10 Pro will have 50W wireless charging support, Also, the device will run on ColorOS 12, based on Android 12. Also, the OnePlus 10 Pro will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that might have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of in-house storage.

Apart from these details, the device will have a 5,000 mAh battery support. It is expected to have an IP68 rating for a water-resistant body. Furthermore, the smartphone might have a power button and an alert slider on the right side of the smartphone, while a volume rocker will be placed on the left side of the device.

The device is expected to be available in four colour options: White, Light Blue, and Black. Furthermore, renders suggested that the device will have a USB Type-C port will be placed at the bottom of the device. It is likely to measure 163.0×73.8×8.5mm and might have 10.3mm thickness due to the camera bump.

OnePlus Announces Buds Z2

Meanwhile, the company has announced the successor of the Buds Z; however, the newly launched Buds Z2 looks like the earlier one. The newly launched Buds Z2 is expected to provide five hours of non-stop playback with ANC and seven hours without ANC.

It also has a 40 mAh battery in each of the buds while the charging case comes with a 520 mAh cell that can last for five hours long playback in just 10 minutes of charging. In addition, the device comes with transparency mode.