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Realme 9i With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 33W Fast Charging Officially Unveiled; When Is It Coming To India?

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Realme has launched a new affordable smartphone for the audience. The latest model by the company is the Realme 9i which has been announced in Vietnam and is yet to see a global launch. The new Realme smartphone is equipped with mid-tier hardware including a 50MP triple camera setup and the Snapdragon 680 SoC. What else does the Realme 9i offer? Let’s find out:

Realme 9i Full Specifications And Features

The Realme 9i has been launched with Qualcomm’s new-generation 4G chipset, i.e, the Snapdragon 680 SoC. A couple of other mid-range phones such as the Vivo Y21T and the Vivo Y33T have been launched recently powered by the same octa-core SoC. If we speak of the configuration, the latest Realme handset has been announced with a single 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. The external microSD supported is up to 1TB.

The display panel used by the Realme 9i is an IPS LCD that measures 6.6-inches and supports 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution. The refresh rate offered by this panel is 90Hz. The unit sports a punch-hole cutout which packs a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. At the rear, there are three cameras including a 50MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture.

The primary camera supports PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) and is clubbed with a pair of 2MP sensors with an f/2.4 aperture for macro and depth shots. In terms of connectivity, it offers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. For security, there is a fingerprint scanner embedded within the power key on the side panel. Keeping the lights on here is a 5,000 mAh battery which has 33W fast charging support.

Realme 9i Price, Expected Global Launch

Realme has launched the Realme 9i in Vietnam in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The price announced for this model is VND 6,290,000 which is somewhere around Rs. 20,000 in Indian currency. The color options available are Prism Blue and Prism Black. That said, the company is yet to confirm the Realme 9i’s global launch timeline.

Its India launch is also pending and the details on the same are yet to surface. However, the handset was recently spotted at the Realme India website confirming an upcoming launch. We might hear some announcements from the company on the same soon and will keep you informed with all the latest updates.

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Lenovo Launches Smart Clock 2 In India: Check Here For Price And Other Details

Lenovo has announced the launch of a new Smart Clock, which comes with a speaker, new design, and wireless charging dock. The newly launched Smart Clock comes under smart home products, which the company claims can manage schedules, control other smart devices, listening to music via Google Assistant.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2: Features

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 features a 4-inch color touchscreen display, which showcases weather, photos, time, and customizable clock faces. It allows users to set clock faces and gives voice commands to users.

Also, the Smart Clock comes with features like reminders, alarms, traffic status, online queries, and more. It can also control devices like televisions, lights, and ACs.

“Riding on the success of the first generation of the Smart Clock, we are happy to introduce the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with a Wireless Charging Dock, updated design and more new features, making it a much-advanced device for the bedroom, to help kickstart your day or relax after a long day at work,” Pankaj Harjai, Director – Tablets and Smart Devices, Lenovo India said.

Lenovo Upcoming Tablet

Meanwhile, the company is likely to bring gaming tablets into the market. The company is working on a tablet called Y700 and it was first teased last year in December. In fact, now the details of the upcoming tablet have been shared on Weibo.

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How To Use Wi-Fi And Mobile Internet While In Airplane Mode On Android?

Key Highlights

  • Wi-Fi and mobile internet technologies have improved over the past few years
  • Smartphones now support the latest Wi-Fi technologies
  • Both Wi-Fi and mobile internet are commonly available on modern Android and iOS devices

Not just mobile internet, Wi-Fi connectivity has also evolved over the last few years. You can see smartphones enabled with the latest Wi-Fi technologies allowing for a fast browsing experience and smoother high-resolution video playback at OTT platforms. The availability of both Wi-Fi and mobile internet is a common feature across Android and iOS devices nowadays.

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You can either use mobile internet or Wi-Fi to get connected to the online space. The latter comes in handy in regions when you don’t have good mobile net connectivity or are running out of data balance. It also helps you get connected to the internet when you toggle on the Airplane mode on your smartphones.

But what if you come across situations where you need to deliberately toggle on the Airplane mode and need to use the internet, but Wi-Fi is also unavailable (since that’s the workaround most are aware of). Well, you would be surprised to know that most smartphones would allow you to use mobile internet even if the Airplane mode is on. Don’t worry if you aren’t aware of the procedure, it isn’t super tricky. Take a look below:

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How To Use Internet With Airlane Mode On?

Step To Use Internet In Airplane Mode Via Wi-Fi

Step 1: This is the easiest way to use the internet when your smartphone’s Airplane mode is on. Just drag down the notification bar on your respective devices and click on the ‘Wi-Fi’ option.

Step 2: Click on the desired network you want your handset to connect. If the network is already saved on your device it will connect automatically, otherwise, enter the network SSID and password for authentication. That’s all you need to do to toggle on the Wi-Fi when the Airplane mode is on.

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Steps To Use Internet (Mobile Data) In Airplane Mode

Step 1: Make sure you have toggled on the Airplane mode on your respective devices.

Step 2: Open the dialer app and dial *#*#4636#*#*.

Step 3: A testing page will open up with three different options namely “Phone information1”, “Phone infirmation2”, and “Wi-Fi” information. Select the Phone information 1 or 2 depending on the SIM whose mobile data you want to use in Airplane mode.

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Step 4: Once you click on the Phone info 1 or 2, another settings page will open up where you need to scroll down to the Mobile Radio Power option. Toggle this on along with the VoLTE provisioned and Video Calling provisioned placed right below the Mobile Radio Power option.

Step 5: Scroll further down to the “More” tab. Click on it.

Step 6: You will see another option “Enable Data Connection”. Tap on it and voila, you can now start browsing the internet even with the Airplane mode on.

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Vivo Y33T Powered By Snapdragon 680 Chipset, 50MP Triple Camera Announced; Price In India, Availability Details

Vivo has launched yet another mid-range Android smartphone in India under its affordable “Y” series. The latest entrant by the company is called Vivo Y33T. The new model has been announced in the country within a week of the Y21T’s launch. It features a traditional waterdrop notch display and offers other decent features such as the Snapdragon 880 processor and a 90Hz display.

Vivo Y33T Specifications And Features: How Different Is It From Vivo Y21T?

If we speak of the features, the Vivo Y33T is a mid-range phone which comes with standard 4G network connectivity and slightly upgraded features over the Vivo Y21T. However, most of the features remain similar specifically the display, battery, and rear camera features. The Vivo Y33T also features a 6.58-inch display which is an LCD panel with 1080 x 2408 pixels screen resolution. The panel comes with 90Hz refresh rate support.

The Vivo Y33T’s chipset is also the same as the Y21T. It uses the octa-core Snapdragon 680 processor. The RAM and storage configuration is higher which is one of the primary differences between both smartphones. This model comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration and also up to 4GB virtual RAM feature. It also supports up to a 1TB microSD card. The device will boot on Android 11 OS which will be topped with FunTouch OS 12.

The Vivo Y33T’s rear camera setup isn’t changed. It features a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.78 aperture combined with a pair of 2MP depth sensors. The selfie snapper is a 16MP lens with an f/2.2 aperture. This is another upgrade that this model brings over the Vivo Y21T. The extra set of features includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner along with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack connectivity option. It is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Vivo Y33T India Price And Sale Details

The Vivo Y33T has been launched with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage which you can buy at Rs. 18,990. Only a single variant has been launched in terms of configuration, while the color options announced are Midday Dream and Mirror Black. The device has gone up for sale via both online and offline stores in the country. The online availability is on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo India’s online store.

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Samsung Introduces Galaxy S21FE Smartphone With 120Hz AMOLED Display, Triple Camera: See Here For All Details

Samsung has launched a new smartphone in the country. The Galaxy S21FE smartphone comes with a triple-lens camera setup, 4,500 mAha battery, and a 5nm Exynos processor. Besides, it will have wireless charging along with reverse charging support. Let’s have a look at all the specifications of the device.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Smartphone: Specifications

The Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, 1200 nit brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with a metal frame, contour cut design, solid colours, and a 7.9mm thick frame. Also, the smartphone is powered by the company’s 5nm Exynos 2100 processor.

The device runs Android 12 out-of-the-box and it is backed up by a 4,500 mAh battery along with a 25W super-fast charging. The device also has 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging support. On the imaging front, it has a 12MP primary lens, 12MP ultra-wide angle, and 8MP telephoto lens along with 30X space zoom.

On the front, it has a 32MP camera for selfies along with an f/2.2 aperture. It comes with IP68 dust, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and is water-resistant. The device support Samsung Dex and 5G support. Furthermore, the device comes in three colour options, such as Graphite, Lavender, White, and Olive.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Smartphone: Price And Availability

The company has launched the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone for Rs. 49,999. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB and 256 of storage; however, you have to shed 53,999. In addition, the company has introduced Rs. 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank Credits.

Furthermore, the phone will be available on January 11th, 2022, but the introductory price will remain until January 17. The device will be available through Amazon and the company’s website. In addition, the device will be available on leading online portals along with retail stores.

Meanwhile, several reports claim that the company is likely to bring the S22 series in February. Similarly, tipster Zaryab Khan shared details of the upcoming Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra. He shared that the Galaxy S22 smartphone device will have an AMOLED display and 6.1-inch full-HD+ (2,340×1,080 pixels). The Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely to have a 6.8-inch display along with an AMOLED display.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro India Launch Scheduled For January 19; Official Support Page Live

Following the discontinuation of the Mi lineup, Xiaomi has now started focusing on its current smartphone lineup with the same “Xiaomi” moniker. The company had recently introduced the Xiaomi 11i series in India. Two models namely the Xiaomi 11i 5G and the Xiaomi 11i 5G HyperCharge debuted in the country with the Dimensity 920 octa-core 5G processor and up to 120W fast charging support. Now, the company has officially confirmed another Xiaomi 11 series model launch in India. The next model in offing is the Xiaomi HyperPhone which is just a few days away from the official launch in India.

Xiaomi HyperPhone India Launch Date Officially Announced

The Xiaomi HyperPhone aka the 11T Pro was first announced by the company during the Xiaomi 11i series launch in India last week. However, the Chinese tech giant didn’t reveal the exact launch date as well as features of this handset back then. The company took to its official Twitter handle to announce the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Pro January 19 launch in the Indian market. The teaser poster only shows the handset’s image and confirms the moniker along with the launch date.

Besides the launch date, other details such as the availability (both online and offline), features, and pricing are yet to be teased. Only the display features have been currently updated at the dedicated microsite created by the company on its official website.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro’s dedicated webpage also has the “Notify Me” tab live. You can click on it to stay informed with the latest updates on this new Xiaomi premium 5G phone. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi HyperPhone or the Xiaomi 11T Pro was earlier announced in China (last year). We will possibly see the exact set of features like the Chinese variant in India.

Speaking of which the Xiaomi 11T Pro aka Xiaomi HyperPhone’s biggest highlight would be the 120W fast charging support. This is the same as for the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge that broke covers this month in India. Apart from this, the Xiaomi 11T Pro will be using the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor under the hood.

It will be launched with an Android 11 OS-based MIUI 12.5 interface and a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with 1080p FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 11T Pro’s camera setup will feature a 108MP main lens at the rear along with an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP macro lens. It will also offer a 16MP selfie camera and a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

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Moto G71 5G With Snapdragon 695 SoC, 50MP Triple Camera Announced In India; New Mid-Range 5G Phone?

Following the Moto G31 and the Moto G51 5G, Motorola has added the third model, i.e, the Moto G71 5G in India. The device was recently confirmed by the company for the country and its dedicated microsite also went live at an e-commerce platform. The latest Motorola handset has been announced for the budget audience in India with features like the Snapdragon 695 processor and a 50MP triple-rear camera module. The pricing and availability details are mentioned below.

Moto G71 5G Features And Specifications

The Moto G71 5G has arrived in India as the first Android phone powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor. This octa-core chipset is combined with a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The storage expansion support is also present (via external microSD card).

The Moto G71 5G display measures 6.4-inches. It is a Max Vision AMOLED panel that features a punch-hole camera cutout for the selfie camera. The display specifications include an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, an aspect ratio of 20:9, and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Speaking of the optics, the in-display camera cutout positioned at the center-top features a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture.

The G71 5G’s rear panel houses a 50MP main camera that has an f/1.8 aperture and is combined with an 8MP secondary ultrawide lens with an f/1.8 aperture. The last sensor is a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The new Motorola 5G phone will boot on Android 11 OS and feature MY UX interface on top.

The Moto G71 5G has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity options. The device also offers a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfers. The handset comes with IP52 certification and is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. The unit also features 33W fast charging.

Moto G71 5G Price In India, Sale Details

The Moto G71 5G comes at an asking price of Rs. 18,999 for the single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. It will be made available for sale via Flipkart starting January 19. You will be able to select the handset in Arctic Blue and Neptune Green shades.

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Tecno Might Launch Smartphone With Telescopic Macro Lens: See Here For All Details

Tecno is likely to bring a telescopic macro lens. Besides, the company announced that they will bring a smartphone with a telescopic macro lens. Besides, Tecno said that the design of the smartphone will be compact and will not have big housing.

In addition, several reports claim that it will have 5x optical zoom and will provide a bigger aperture. Notably, the telephoto macro comes with extends outwards. Also, the lens enables users to capture good shots without getting too close to the subject.

It is worth noting that the company has not revealed the dates of the upcoming smartphone, but still, we expect that the company might bring the device soon.

Tecno 5G Smartphone

Apart from bringing a smartphone with a telescopic macro lens, the company is planning to bring its 5G smartphone in India between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 20,000.

“We will be launching our first 5G smartphone in the third or the fourth week of the next month,” Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of Transsion India recently informed Giznext during an interaction. For the uninitiated, the company has already launched its first 5G smartphone in Nigeria at NGN 129,000 that is close to Rs. 23,500.

The Tecno Pova 5G device comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. Additionally, it has a 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 6.95-inch display. In addition, the device comes with a triple camera setup. It supports 50MP primary camera along with a 13MP and 2MP camera at the back.

Furthermore, the device supports a 16MP camera for selfies at the front. It also has a 6,000 mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and USB Type-C. The company has launched 18 devices last year and will launch 24 products this year in all series, such as Camon, Pova, Phantom, Spark, and POP.

Tecno Expansion Plans

Meanwhile, the company is expected to bring new products in accessories. The company will bring a new TWS and smartwatch in Q1 of this year. “We are planning to launch new TWS, speakers, and smartwatch next year,” Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of Transsion India said in an interview.

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How To Get 912.5GB Data From Reliance Jio: All Steps Are Here

After adding a new plan for Disney+ Hotstar, Reliance Jio has launched another plan to offer benefits to its customers. The largest telecom operator has added Rs. 2,999 plan, where users will get data and message benefits for one year. Besides, users will get discounts on JioMart along with Jio services.

The Rs. 2,999 plan is providing 2.5GB of data per day and 100 messages per day for 365 days. Notably, the plan is listed under the 20 percent under the JioMart Maha Cashback offer. This clearly means that users will get 20 percent cashback if they purchase items from JioMart.

The cashback will be added to the JioMart wallet that can be used for future purchases. Additionally, users will get free access to four Jio applications like JioSecurity, JioCloud, JioTV, and JioCinema.

Reliance Jio Yearly Plans

Apart from Rs. 2,999 plan, Reliance Jio offers a Super Value pack for Rs. 2,879 and Rs. 3,119. The first plan of Rs. 2,879 offers 2GB of data daily, unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, free access to four apps, like JioCloud, JioCinema, JioTV, and JioSecurity.

The Rs. 3,119 plan offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, and 2GB of data per day for 365 days. In addition, this pack offers JioSecurity, JioCinema, JioCloud, and JioTV. Besides, this pack offers extra 10GB of data, free access to Disney+ Hotstar, 100 messages for the entire validity.

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Realme Book Slim To Be Available In New Colour Soon: See Here For Details

Realme is all set to launch a new colour of the Realme Book Slim. Notably, the company has teased the arrival of the new variant of the Realme Book Slim in India. Besides, the company has teased the launch of the 9i smartphone alongside the laptop.

In fact, Realme India CEO, Madhav Sheth also tweeted the same via his account. The tweet reads: “The #realmeBook Slim makes my work efficient & allows me to multitask smoothly. What other colour variants would you all like us to launch of the realme Book?.”

He did not disclose the name of the colour, but several reports claim that it will be available in green. Similarly, he did not share the name of the upcoming smartphone. On the other hand, the leaked image confirmed that the Realme 9i will be available in Vietnam on January 10th, 2022. The launch date of India is not known yet; however, it is expected that the device will be launched soon along with Realme Book Slim New color.

Realme 9i Smartphone: Expected Specifications

The device will have a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen along with 080 x 2412 pixel Full HD+ resolution, 180Hz touch sampling, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Besides, the device will be powered by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In addition, the smartphone will have a triple camera system, including a 50MP camera, 2MP portrait lens, and 2MP macro camera. The front camera will be equipped with 16MP for selfies and it runs Android 12 OS.

There will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port for connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 5,000 mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Realme Book Slim Colour, Price, And Specifications

The Realme Boom Slim is already available in two colour options: Real Grey and Real Blue. The base model of the laptop starts with Rs. 46,999 in the country, which is why we expect that it could be priced under the same range.

For the unaware, the laptop comes with a 14-inch IPS display along with 2K resolution, supports i5-1135G7 CPU, and 11th Gen Intel Core chipsets. Meanwhile, the company is teasing the Realme Pad in the green colour.