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  Oppo A36 is launched on two colour options Oppo A36 smartphone has been launched in China. The smartphone belongs to the Oppo A series and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. The phone comes in a single RAM + storage configuration and features a dual rear camera setup. The Oppo smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Chinese company is expected to launch the Oppo A16K in India soon. Oppo A16K has already launched in the Philippines and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC under the hood. Oppo A36 price and availability Oppo A36  is priced at CNY 1,599 for the lone 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The  Oppo  phone is available for CNY 1,499 as a part of the pre-sale offer. It can be  pre-booked  via Oppo Shop and the phone will be up for grabs from January 14. It is launched in Cloudy Black and Qingchuan Blue (translated) colour options. Oppo A36 specifications Oppo A36 runs Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 with some software-level mode...

  OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched at the Winter Edition event OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones' India launch has been set for January 14. The news comes a few hours after OnePlus teased the arrival of these two devices via two separate tweets. OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 have already been launched in China. The smartphone runs ColorOS and will get a 50-megapixel primary camera. OnePus Buds Z2 are claimed to offer up to 38 hours of battery life, and come with active noise cancellation (ANC). OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 launch livestream details The  OnePlus 9RT  and  OnePlus Buds Z2  will be  launched  at the virtual Winter Edition launch event set on January 14 at 5pm IST. The launch will be livestreamed on OnePlus India's  YouTube channel . The company has also made a  ‘Notify Me' page  live on its official website. OnePlus 9RT specifications OnePlus 9RT runs on Android 11-bas...

  In a major crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, the Income Tax department is conducting searches on leading Chinese mobile companies across the country. Mobile companies including Oppo, Xiaomi, and One Plus are being covered in this search, sources told ANI on Wednesday. More than two dozen premises are covered in the search which started on Tuesday. "Raids are ongoing in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati, Indore, and some other places," sources told ANI. Sources told ANI that some fintech companies are also covered in this search. Chief Executive Officers of these companies are covered in this search and currently, they are being interrogated by the Income Tax sleuths. Further, sources informed that the search was conducted on the intelligence inputs of huge tax evasion by these Chinese mobile firms. They were under the radar for a long time and when the income tax department got concrete intelligence of tax evasion then raids ...

  Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been tipped to feature a P-shaped camera module. It is said to retain the 108-megapixel primary camera from its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra could offer an improved camera performance. Reportedly, a few lines of code in the Samsung camera app have been located that hint at the Galaxy S22 Ultra receiving a 'Digital Enhancer' feature. In addition, this handset is believed to pack a 40-megapixel selfie camera at the front. The  report  by South Korean publication Itmaterial mentions that  Samsung  Galaxy S22 Ultra will use its 108-megapixel primary sensor to offer a microlens-like functionality. This feature is said to be activated when using the dedicated 108-megapixel shooting mode. The report states that the 'Digital Enhancer' feature could be exclusive to the Galaxy S22 Ultra at launch. However, it is expected to be made available to other handsets with a 108-megapixel camera like the Galaxy No...

  OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 again. The latest release is promised to resolve the problems that were introduced by the previous update, which started rolling out last week. OnePlus had suspended the last update for the OnePlus 9 series after users complained about the bugs and issues it carried. Similar to OnePlus, Samsung is said to have resumed the stable Android 12 update — after suspending it over reported problems. It is reportedly rolling to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones. Last week, OnePlus  released  the original Android 12-based  OxygenOS 12  for the  OnePlus 9  and  OnePlus 9 Pro . That update  introduced bugs  including the ones affecting mobile data connectivity, notifications, and even resulting in freezing issues and display problems among others. The company  ultimately suspended  that release and is now  rolling out  a new software ...

  Honor X30, a new smartphone from the Chinese smartphone brand is all set to go official on December 16 in its home country. Just days before the formal debut, Honor has teased the smartphone in images, revealing some of its design specifications. The handset is shown featuring a hole-punch display and triple rear cameras. Honor X30 is confirmed by the company to come in three colour variants as well. Separately, tipsters have also leaked hands-on images and key specifications of the upcoming Honor X30. The handset is tipped to pack the latest Snapdragon 695 chipset. Honor Club, one of  Honor's  official Weibo accounts, has  teased  Honor X30 in three different colours. The handset is seen in the image in blue, rose gold or white, and gold colours. The phone has a hole-punch display design to house the selfie shooter. For optics, the handset is seen carrying a circular-shaped rear camera module that houses three sensors along with an LED flash. Tipster Panda i...

  Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra protective cases have surfaced online that show the purported design of the upcoming flagship smartphones. The cases also show the camera placement for the three Xiaomi smartphones, which is similar to a render that surfaced online last week. The protective case for Xiaomi 12 Ultra seems to have the most interesting design out of all the smartphones in the flagship series. Xiaomi 12 series has been tipped to launch later this month. The images of the protective cases for  Xiaomi 12 , Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra were  shared  by Gizchina. The images suggest that the design of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro will be quite similar with a near identical camera module and lens placement. It appears that the two upcoming  Xiaomi  flagships will have a triple rear camera setup with the circular primary camera taking up most of the real estate. The other two camera lenses seem to be placed vertically on the left s...

  Samsung is believed to working on two sets of tablets – Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab A8. These tablets are expected to be officially announced anytime during this month. A recent leak by a tipster has suggested the memory, storage, and colour options that might be available when the Galaxy Tab S8 series is eventually launched. Alongside, the tipster has also shared leaked renders of the Galaxy Tab A8 (2021). Previously, renders of the Galaxy Tab S8 series had surfaced, showcasing the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra featuring two selfie cameras and a symmetrical bezel design. On Thursday, tipster Snoopy  tweeted  the alleged configurations and colour options of the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The tweet mentions that the base  Galaxy Tab S8  and  Galaxy Tab S8+  are expected to feature 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.  Samsung  is said to be offering both Wi-Fi-only and 5G variants for these tablets. It is also supposed to offer Dark Gray and Silver c...

  Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition was launched on Thursday as the latest model in the Xiaomi 11 series. The new phone is essentially a rebranded version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE that debuted in India earlier this year. It comes with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch display. The Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition is also powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. The smartphone is touted to be the lightest and thinnest Xiaomi 5G phone, with 157 grams of weight and 6.81mm of thickness. Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition price, availability Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition  price has been set at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,800) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone also has an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option that carries a price tag of CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,300). It will go on sale in China in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colours starting Friday, December 10. Details about the availability of the Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition in global markets are...

  Google Pixel 6a's alleged aluminium dummy images and video have surfaced online. The dummy shows the phone with centrally placed hole-punch cutout on the display. It also shows the upcoming phone's rear camera design, power button placement, and various ports. The dummy images show a similar design as what was leaked in the renders which were shared last month. Google Pixel 6a is said to be Google's upcoming mid-range smartphone that could come equipped with the Google Tensor GS101 SoC which also powers Google Pixel 6. As per the dummy images  shared  by tipster David Kowalski (@xleaks7), in  collaboration  with men's bracelet vendor Fathom Bracelets, the rumoured  Pixel 6a  by  Google  will have a design similar to the  Google Pixel 6  smartphone. The dummy is seen with impressions that mark a display with a centrally aligned hole-punch cutout, dual rear camera placement with flash, speaker grilles, USB Type-C port, under-display...

  Tecno Spark 8T launch in India has been confirmed by the company via an official teaser on Twitter. There is no information on the specifications and the launch date of the smartphone, however, it is expected to debut in India soon. The poster also reveals a few design elements of the phone. Tecno launched the Tecno Spark 8 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro in September and November, respectively. The company has also unveiled multiple variants of the Tecno Spark 8 at various points in the recent months. As per the image posted in a  tweet  by  Tecno Mobile  India, the Tecno Spark 8T smartphone is coming soon. The image shows the device in a Blue colour option, and reveals that it may sport at least two rear cameras. The volume rocker and power button are situated on the right spine of the smartphone, the poster shows. In November, Tecno  launched  the  Spark 8 Pro  smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48-...

  Vivo Y33s 5G has reportedly been spotted on 3C certification site, hinting at an imminent launch of the smartphone in China. As per a tipster, a handset with model number V2166A was spotted on the Chinese certification website, which is believed to be the upcoming Vivo Y33s 5G. The listing does not reveal any additional information about the smartphone, which could be a mid-range 5G smartphone to accompany the 4G variant of Vivo Y33s which was launched earlier this year. Vivo is yet to announce any details about Vivo Y33s 5G. According to a screenshot of the 3C certification listing of  Vivo  Y33s 5G shared on Weibo by tipster WHYLAB,  first spotted  by Nashville Chatter, the upcoming smartphone could offer 18W fast charging. The listing also shows that the smartphone will feature support for 5G connectivity. However, the listing does not reveal any additional information about the handset such as battery capacity, or whether it runs on a Snapdragon or Me...

  Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has reportedly started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in India. Users are taking to Twitter to post screenshots of receiving the update. In addition to Indian users, it is reported that users in Turkey are also receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update on their Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The firmware version is said to be V12.5.4.0.RKOINXM users in India and V12.5.4.0.RKOTRXM in Turkey. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is based on the Android 11 software. As mentioned, users have taken to  Twitter  to post screenshots of receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update on their  Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE  smartphones. The update is listed to be 479MB in size. The changelog,  shared  by RMUpdate.com, suggests that the update introduces swift performance for more life between charges. It also has introduced a new focused algorithm that dynamically allocates system resources based on specific scenes to ensure a smooth experien...

  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could launch in India around the same date as the global launch of the upcoming smartphone, according to a new report. The smartphone was previously expected to launch this year as a successor to Samsung Galaxy S20 FE that was launched in October 2020. The smartphone is expected to arrive during CES 2022 and has now been tipped to launch in India around the same time. Meanwhile, the smartphone has also been tipped to launch in four colour options. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has previously been tipped to launch at CES 2022, and a  report  by 91Mobiles citing industry sources states that Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will launch in India alongside the global announcement of the smartphone in January. The smartphone was previously expected to be launched during Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event on October 20. Initial supplies of the handset are also expected to be limited, due to the ongoing global chip shortage, according to ...

  Xiaomi 12 rear panel image has been leaked suggesting the camera design of the smartphone's vanilla model. The image shows the phone with a triple rear camera setup with a flash. The smartphone's camera specifications have also surfaced in previous leaks tipping a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is also said to come with an ultra-wide-angle lens as well as a telephoto lens. The phone is tipped to launch later this month. As per the image  shared  by tipster Passerby (translated) on Chinese microblogging website Weibo ( spotted  by Sparrow News), the Xiaomi 12 smartphone will have a large cutout for the main wide-angle camera. There are two smaller cutouts for an ultra-wide-angle and a macro shooter. The phone is also shown packing a flash. The tipster also shared a render based on the image that explains in more detail how the phone's back panel could look like. As mentioned, Xiaomi 12's camera specifications had already leaked online. The Xiaomi ...

  Oppo is all set to host its annual tech event, Oppo Inno Day 2021, in the December second week in China, the company has confirmed on its website. In the two-day programme, the Chinese smartphone company will show off new tech innovations and products through a virtual launch event. Oppo is expected to launch a new flagship smartphone in the event. Exact details about what Oppo is unveiling are yet to be officially revealed but the company is likely to unveil the much-awaited Oppo foldable smartphone. In the 2020 event, three conceptual products, including a rollable phone was unveiled. Oppo has  posted details  for its Oppo Inno Day 2021 event, set to be held from December 14 to December 15 in Shenzhen, China. The Oppo Inno World virtual launch event will begin at 1.30pm (2.30am IST) on December 14. As part of the show, visitors can create their own Avatar of Oppo Inno World and join the launch remotely with their customised avatars. Oppo hasn't provided any parti...

  Realme 9i renders have been spotted online, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the handset that is tipped to launch in Q1 2022. The Realme 9i smartphone is yet to be confirmed by the Chinese company, but the concept renders suggest that the successor to the Realme 8i smartphone, could sport familiar elements, including the rear camera module that looks similar to the one found on the Realme GT Neo 2 flagship smartphone. The Realme 9i  renders  shared by ThePixel.vn (in Vietnamese) suggest the upcoming smartphone could feature a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash, located in a camera module that looks similar to the Realme GT Neo 2 smartphone. The back of the handset also shows minimal branding in the form of the  Realme  logo at the bottom left corner of the screen. The render shows a single speaker at the bottom, located to the right of the USB Type-C port. The rear section of the phone appears to have curved edges that blen...

  Samsung Galaxy A13 5G was launched in the US on Wednesday, marking the debut of the company's most affordable 5G smartphone. Available both as a SIM-unlocked handset and via carriers in the US, Samsung Galaxy A13 5G offers features like a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity SoC and comes with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup. The device runs on Android 11 with Samsung's One UI skin on top. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G price, availability (US) The unlocked  Samsung Galaxy A13 5G  is priced at $249.99 (roughly 18,700) in the United States. The smartphone will  go on sale  in the US starting December 3, and  Samsung  says that the handset will also be available via  AT&T , which has updated its website. Similarly, Samsung says T-Mobile customers can also pick up the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, but only in January 2022. There's no word on the S...

  Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro were launched in China on Wednesday at a live event hosted by the company. The smartphones feature curved OLED displays, and sport 4,800mAh batteries with support for 66W fast charging. The Honor 60 is equipped with the Snapdragon 778G SoC, while the Honor 60 Pro features the newer Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC under the hood. Both smartphones are equipped with 108-megapixel primary cameras, and tout special AI features that are targeted at vloggers, including a 'Give Me Five' mode to control vlogs from a distance using palm and finger gestures. Honor 60, Honor 60 Pro price (China) [Honor 60](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/honor-60-price-in-india-104615) is priced at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 31,700) for the 8GB+12GB RAM and storage variant, while the 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB RAM and storage variants are priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 35,200) and CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 38,800) respectively. The company will sell the [Honor 60 Pro](https://gadgets.ndtv.com/honor...