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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Users Complain Random Screen Crack Issue; Manufacturing Defect Might Be The Reason

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Google’s Pixel smartphone series isn’t just popular for being performance and photography-oriented. It has been grabbing a fair share of negative feedback for bugs and issues that shows up randomly hampering a good user experience you would expect from Google’s flagship device. Likewise has been the case with the Pixel 6 series.

It garnered all the attention ahead of its launch but users have already started highlighting bugs and issues with both Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. Multiple Google Pixel 6 users have been narrating their ordeal with screen crack issues. What is causing this issue and what Google has to say on this matter? Read on to know:

Google Pixel 6 Series Screen Cracking Issue: What’s The Cause And The Fix?

The internet is flooded with queries related to the random screen-breaking issue Pixel 6 series. Popular online forums like Reddit and even Google Support forums are what users resort to highlighting this issue with the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. Some users have also shared the images of their respective Pixel 6 units with a cracked screen.

It isn’t the first time this issue has been highlighted by the users. We have come across reports of the Pixel 6 series screen-break issue soon after the official launch. Surprisingly, both standard Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro users are facing this issue. Despite being layered with the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, the cracks are appearing from the corner of the display.

Going by the reports, some of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro users have also suggested that these cracks on the screen have surfaced without any accidental drop scenario. Others have also pointed out that their units were either wrapped inside Google or Spigen cases both of which offer good protection from external damages. Some devices were also wrapped with a screen protector (tempered glass). However, even that didn’t help in such cases.

Google hasn’t yet released any official statement confirming the cause of the Pixel 6 series screen breaking issue. But rumors are rife this is due to a manufacturing defect. Multiple sources have cited the same reason for this new display issue with the Pixel 6 series. But an official confirmation is yet to arrive. We can’t say what will be Google’s plan to fix this issue.

If indeed the reason is a manufacturing defect, the brand might have to recall the sold units. But that’s a long shot and unless there are any announcements from the search giant on the same we would suggest you take all speculations lightly.

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Oppo Reno7 New Year Editon Brings Refreshed Design; Can We Expect India Launch?

Oppo has been making headlines with its new premium mid-range Reno7 series. The brand has unveiled the Reno7 Pro and the Reno7 SE alongside the vanilla Reno7 in China. A special edition variant namely Reno7 Pro League Of Legends was also added to the new series. Now, the company has thrown in another new edition in the mix. But this time it’s a limited edition of the vanilla Reno7. Called Reno7 New Year Edition, the latest model brings a new skin but identical hardware as the standard model.

Oppo Reno7 New Year Edition: Here’s What’s New

The Oppo Reno7 New Year Edition has been launched in China to mark the celebrations of the coming 2022. The USP of this special edition Reno7 is the Red Velvet shade. In fact, the device itself offers a velvet texture unlike the traditional matte or glossy feel you get on most of the mid-range and premium smartphones. The camera module at the back panel is wrapped with a golden lining which isn’t present on the standard model.

The additional design highlight on the Reno7 New Year Edition is the tiger logo placed alongside the Oppo labeling. This symbolizes the Year of the Tiger (2022) for the Chinese population. The new special edition will be up for pre-registrations starting December 27 in China.

The company hasn’t confirmed the sale dates but it should soon follow. The global availability of this device is however uncertain; especially for the Indian market. We speculate this basis the fact that this is a Ney Year Edition and the company plans to launch this handset once the celebrations are over in the country.

Oppo Reno7 Specifications: Are There Any Changes?

The answer is no, The Oppo Reno7 New Year edition is announced with the same set of internals as the standard Reno7. You’ll get an AMOLED display measuring 6.43-inches with 1080p FHD+ screen resolution and a higher 90Hz refresh rate. The optics at the back will comprise a 64MP primary camera paired up with an 8MP ultrawide angle sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.

The display sports a punch-hole cutout that stores a 32MP camera for selfies and video calling and has an f/2.0 aperture. The device offers an in-display fingerprint scanner and ships with Android 11 OS wrapped around ColorOS 12 UI.

This special edition model is equipped with the same mid-range Snapdragon 778G game-centric processor. Configurations available would be up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Lastly, a 4,500 mAh battery with quick charging support will keep the lights on.

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Vodafone-Idea Removing Disney+ Hotstar Packs: Here’s Why

Vodafone-Idea, which is India’s largest telecom operator, has made several changes in its prepaid plans. Notably, the telecom operator has stopped proving Disney+ Hotstar access with newly launched packs. This comes a month after Vodafone-Idea launched new packs for the same application.

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boAt Launches Iris Smartwatch For Rs. 4,499 In India: See Details Here

boAt, which is a popular wearable brand has announced the launch of a new smartwatch in the country. The Iris smartwatch comes with a round dial, high definition AMOLED display, heart rate monitor, sport mode, and blood oxygen monitor. The company has launched Iris smartwatch after the launch of the Vertex watch.

“Smartwatches have become the fastest growing wearable category this past quarter as per the latest IDC data and we are happy to be announcing the brand’s very first AMOLED smartwatch. boAt Iris is our most premium smartwatch in the market and we are looking forward to positive reception from all our boAt heads,” said Aman Gupta, Co-Founder, and CMO, Imagine Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

boAt Iris Smartwatch: Specifications

The newly launched smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch dial along with a 462ppi high-definition AMOLED display. The display of the smartwatch offers sharp and crisp graphics. In addition, the smartwatch comes with multiple cloud-based watch face.

However, for that, you have to head to the boAt Hub app on the smartphone and customize it to match your mood. Besides, the watch features several health features like a 24×7 Heart Rate and SpO2 monitor. Besides, the smartwatch also has activity trackers and multiple spots mode.

The activity trackers can record calories, your steps, and the distance that you covered. Additionally, the smartwatch comes with eight modes like cycling, running, skipping, badminton, basketball, swimming, and football. Furthermore, the IP68 rating comes with free workouts and runs. Also, the smartwatch comes with seven-day battery life.

boAt Iris Smartwatch: Price

The newly launched smartwatch will cost you Rs. 4,499 and is available on the company’s website. The device also comes in several colours: Navy Blue, Flaming Read, and Active Black. Additionally, the smartwatch comes in silicone and leather straps.

boAt Watch Mystiq

For the unaware, the company has recently launched a smartwatch, that is under Rs. 3,000. The Boat Watch Mystiq features animated workout modes and a SpO2 sensor. It is available in Grey and Blackstrap colour options. Additionally, it can last for seven days. The Boat Watch Mystiq is already available on the e-commerce website Amazon.

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Tecno Camon 18 Launched With 5,000 mAh Battery And 48MP Selfie Camera: See All Details Here

Tecno has announced the launch of a new smartphone in India on Thursday. The Tecno Camon 18 is an affordable smartphone that supports a 49MP triple rear camera setup at the back, and a 48MP camera at the front. The device also features a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6.8-inch full HD+ display along with 120Hz touch sampling rate.

The smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also comes with an extending memory of 7GB, a 5,000 mAh battery along with 18W charging support.

Tecno Camon 18: Specifications

The smartphone runs Android 11 along with HiOS 8 skin running on top. It has a 6.8-inch full HD+ screen, a maximum brightness of 500 nits, and 396 ppi. The device will also have a 48MP hole-punch selfie camera.

In addition, the smartphone supports an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which is paired with 4GB+ 128GB of in-house storage. Besides, the device supports extended memory up to 7GB. Tecno Camon 18 also comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 48MP primary sensor along with an f/1.79 aperture, 2MP depth sensor, and AI lens along with dual flash.

Additionally, the smartphone comes with a 2K video recording, low light photography mode, and TAIVOS technology. Besides, the camera comes with video bokeh, slow-motion, and other modes. Also, it supports a 5,000 mAh battery, which comes with an 18W charging.

Tecno Camon 18 Price In India

The newly launched smartphone is priced at Rs. 14,999 in the country. It is available only in one storage variant, i.e. 4GB+ 128GB of storage variant. It is worth noting that the company is providing Buds 2 true wireless earbuds along with the newly launched device.

Furthermore, the smartphone comes in two colours, i.e. Iris Purple and Dusk Grey. The device will be available on both channels, such as online and retail from December 27th, 2021.

Meanwhile, the company has launched a new variant of the Tecno Spark 8. The new variant also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage that can be increased up to 256GB through a microSD card. It also has a MediaTek Helio G25 processor and it is priced at Rs. 10,999.

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Oppo K9x With Dimensity 810 5G SoC, 33W Fast Charging Goes Official; When To Expect A Global Launch?

Oppo recently wrapped off its INNO Day 2021 event where it introduced its new technology innovations including the smart Air Glass and Oppo Find N (its first foldable flagship phone). Right ahead of the year-end, the Chinese tech giant has revamped its affordable “K” smartphone lineup with the launch of the Oppo K9x. The latest 5G device joins the existing models in this series namely Oppo K9, Oppo K9 Pro, and the Oppo K9s. The highlights of the new Oppo mid-range phone include a 90Hz FHD+ display and a 64MP triple-rear camera setup. Following is its pricing and availability details:

Oppo K9x Price, Sale Dates

The Oppo K9x is currently limited to the Chinese market and is scheduled to go on sale starting December 27. The company hasn’t announced its global availability. However, it is likely to break covers in India and other markets in Q1 2022.

As for the prices, the company is yet to confirm the same. Only the variants and color option has been revealed as of now. The configurations available would be 6GB RAM+ 128GB storage (base model) and 8GB RAM+ 128GB storage (mid-tier variant). The device will also have a high-end model which will have the same 8GB RAM option but 256GB storage capacity. Color options that you’ll get to choose from are Obsidian Black and Silver Purple.

Oppo K9x Features And Specifications

The Oppo K9x has been launched with a tall 6.5-inch LCD display that supports 1080 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. The refresh rate is also set higher at 90Hz. The in-display camera cutout (punch-hole) placed on the upper left corner is a storehouse for a 16MP selfie snapper. The back panel features a vertical camera module on the top left with a 64MP main camera.

The setup additionally includes a pair of 2MP sensors for depth mapping and macro photography. Under the hood, the Oppo K9x integrates the Dimensity 810 5G processor to handle all the given tasks at hand. This octa-core MediaTek mid-range 5G chipset is clubbed with Mali G57 GPU and up to 8GB RAM.

The storage capacity offered by this unit is up to 256GB. It also has expandable storage support (via dedicated microSD slot). The Oppo K9x will come pre-loaded with Android 11-based ColorOS 12 UI. The security aspect is taken care of by a physical fingerprint scanner on the side panel. A 5,000 mAh battery with a 33W fast-charging battery rounds off the spec-sheet here.

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How To Get Bundled SMS Benefits From Airtel Prepaid Plans

Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea have announced revised prepaid plans for their customers. These telecom operators have announced these revisions as all want to reduce the burden on their financial books and to increase their revenue from their prepaid plans.

However, it should be noted that all telecom operators have decreased the benefits with entry-level plans. In fact, Vodafone-Idea has stopped providing SMS benefits with the basic packs. This is why Reliance Jio has asked TRAI to take action against this strategy as customers need SMS service for port out to the services of other telecom operator services.

On the other hand, India’s second-largest telecom operator has started providing SMS benefits with Rs.99 plan, which is again the most affordable pack. This pack also ships 200MB of data along with Rs. 99 talk time and tariff call with one paise per second and message at Rs. 1 for the local messages and Rs. 1.5 for the STD messages for 28 days.

Vodafone-Idea SMS Pack

Similarly, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea has also started providing SMS with Rs. 42 and Rs. 51.

For the uninitiated, the Rs. 42 plan offers unlimited messages along with score alerts of the cricket matches, while Rs. 51 offers pack ships outgoing messages and 1GB of data for 28 days. Coming to the Rs. 155 plan, where users will get 300 messages, 1GB of data, and unlimited calling for 24 days.

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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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Xiaomi 12 Series Official Launch Slated For December 28; Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, MIUI 13, And More In Tow

Smartphone OEMs have already started working on their next-generation flagship devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Xiaomi 12 series is one of the upcoming lineups which is expected to debut soon with Qualcomm’s latest premium mobile chipset. Xiaomi itself gave an official confirmation on the processor driving the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the launch date.

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Official Launch Date Confirmed

Xiaomi via its official Weibo handle has announced the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series launch. The Chinese tech giant will be taking the wraps off the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro on December 28. Both devices are making their debut initially in China. The global launch will follow (likely Q1 2022).

The teaser poster shared by the company on the Chinese microblogging website shows athlete Su Bingitian on the cover page along with the aforementioned launch date. The name and number of the models being announced in this flagship lineup haven’t been revealed.

Rumors are rife the brand will be introducing atleast two models namely Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, a separate report via Gizmochina suggests another variant dubbed Xiaomi 12X in the mix. As per the publication, this additional variant has been spotted via posts shared by Lei Jun and Wang Teng, Xiaomi’s founder and General Manager respectively.

There have been some sightings of the Xiaomi 12X in the past, but not much is known at the moment. As for the remaining two models, they both have been certified by multiple mobile authentication platforms. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is confirmed for the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. It is speculated the Xiaomi 12X will be packed with the Snapdragon 870 SoC which is also a flagship 5G processor.

All the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series models are also confirmed to boot on Android 12 OS layered with the new MIUI 13 skin. Upto 120W rapid charging is also one of the highlights of the new flagship lineup.
Rumors have also hinted at a curved display design with 1080 x 1920 FHD+ resolution. This could be for the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Camera hardware tipped for the Xiaomi 12 is a 50MP main snapper. But, an official confirmation on the same is awaited.

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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.