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It has been a while since the upcoming OnePlus 10 series has been making rattles online. Multiple leaks and teasers have pointed at the vanilla OnePlus 10 and the OnePlus 10 Pro launch. Only the latter is confirmed to be heading to the stores first. The brand itself has now announced the global availability of the OnePlus 10 Pro which is just a few days from now.

OnePlus 10 Pro Official Global Launch Date Announced

The OnePlus 10 Pro upcoming launch announcement for the global market comes via the brand itself on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. According to the post, the device will be making its debut on January 4 in China. The global launch will soon follow. No exact dates have been announced for India and other regions.

However, we got an exclusive tip from one of the industry sources that suggested a December 11 or December 12 launch in the Indian market. The announcements for the same can be expected soon after the China launch. Also, only the OnePlus 10 Pro would likely break covers as of now in all the regions. We are not yet sure when will the vanilla model be introduced. However, we will keep you posted on the updates.

Additionally, the OnePlus 10 Pro has also gone up for pre-orders in China. It will be available via multiple retail stores including Jingdong, TMall, Oppo Mall, and also via the offline channel. For the Indian market as well, we can expect the brand to partner up with Amazon or Flipkart for the OnePlus 10 Pro sales.

OnePlus 10 Pro Features We Know Of

The OnePlus 10 Pro is also said to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor-powered smartphone which will be joining the likes of the Moto Edge X30, Realme GT 2 Pro, and the Xiaomi 12. The device is teased with an LTPO 2.0 display which might be 6.7-inches in size with QHD+ and 120Hz rate screen resolution and refresh rate respectively.

For imaging, the OnePlus 10 Pro could offer a triple-lens camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle-sensor, and an 8MP additional telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. It is expected to be driven by a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

Tecno seems to be getting aggressive right ahead of the year-end 2021. Just recently the company expanded its budget Camon series in India with the launch of the Camon 18. The Spark series was also refreshed with two new models including the vanilla Spark 8 and the Spark 8T. Now, the company is getting prepped up for the third model in this series called the Spark 8 Pro. The company itself has now teased the upcoming variant’s launch in the country.

Tecno Spark 8 Pro India Launch Officially Teased

The Tecno Spark 8 Pro’s India launch has been tipped by the company itself via its official Twitter handle. The poster image shows the design of the handset along with a “Coming Soon” tag. The exact launch date is not mentioned. But, the handset has been launched outside India and the brand wouldn’t take long before the brand brings this to the Indian shelves. The teaser poster shows a black color variant with vertically-striped textures at the back.

The back panel is also seen with a vertical camera module with three large sensors. The teaser image also confirms a punch-hole display panel. The camera cutout is placed at the center top. We are not aware of the pricing details. However, it might arrive under Rs. 15,000 segment in the country. It will be made available via Amazon. The e-commerce retailer has created a dedicated microsite for the same. As we mentioned above, the handset has gone official in Bangladesh. It will be coming with the same set of features in the country. Below are the details:

Tecno Spark 8 Pro Full Specifications

The Tecno Spark 8 Pro features an LCD display which is a 6.82-inch LCD panel that will support 1080p FHD+ screen resolution. The upcoming budget handset will come with the Helio G85 processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. It boots on Android 11 OS topped with a custom HiOS interface.

The Spark 8 Pro poster has confirmed the 48MP AI triple camera at the back. The additional sensors would be a 2MP sensor and an AI sensor. The device offers an 8MP selfie snapper for selfies and video calling. The handset will accommodate a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. The device will be launched with a 5,000 mAh battery which will support 33W quick charging.

iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone in its home market on January 5th, 2022. The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will be available in China first on the same day. Besides, iQOO shared an image that iQoo 9 will have one colour option.

Besides, a tipster shared several pictures of the upcoming smartphones suggesting the design of the devices. However, there is no information about the launch of the smartphone in India.

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro Poster On Weibo

The poster shows that the iQOO 9 will have a white patterned finish along with aracing stripes. In addition, the back will have a rectangle visor and both iQOO 9 and 9 Pro might carry similar design philosophies. Also, the poster reveals that devices will be launched on January 5th 2022.

The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will be the flagship devices and are expected to bring high-end specifications and features to the smartphone market. Both will feature Snapgradon 8 Gen 1 processor and 120W fast charging support.

The iQOO 9 is likely to have a 120Hz 2K AMOLED panel, dual-pressure shoulder buttons, an improved heat management design, and a second-generation independent display chip. On the other hand, the iQOO9 Pro is likely to have a micro-gimbal PTZ camera along with a 4,700 mAh battery.

iQOO5 U5 Sale On January 1st, 2022

It is worth noting that the iQOO U5 has been listed in China and will be available on January 1st. The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. On the other hand, iQOO Neo5S and Neo5 SE are powered by the Snapdragon 800 series processors.

Notably, the iQOO U5 is the successor of the iQOO U3 in China. The iQOO U5 comes with a 50MP dual camera set up, Snapdragon 695 processor, 5,000 mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, and 120Hz AMOLED. Additionally, there will be three models, i.e 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM.

The device is priced at CNY 1,299, CNY 1,399, and CNY 1,499. However, in India, the smartphone will be priced at Rs. 15, 327, Rs. 16, 505, and Rs. 17, 685 respectively.

Realme is making rattles with its upcoming flagship GT 2 smartphone lineup. Two models are expected in this series are the vanilla GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro. The latter has been leaked several times online and has also cleared multiple certifications ahead of its launch. Now, another variant in this series has been tipped by the company itself called the Realme GT 2 Pro Master Edition. The first look of the handset has been teased in the latest development. Following are the design changes which we will get to see:

Realme GT 2 Pro Master Edition Skin Model Renders Teased Officially

The Realme GT 2 Pro Master Edition leaked renders come directly via the brand itself. The teaser shows a thin bezel profile upfront which is slimmer than most of the recent launches by the company. The punch-hole is also tiny which is placed at the center-top. The overall handset has a slim profile which gives it a premium feel.

The teaser video shows a white shade where the back panel seems to have a plain texture. Just for reference, the first edition Realme GT Master Edition series features a suitcase-inspired design. This wouldn’t be the case with the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro Master Edition. The company has just shared the first look of this special edition GT 2 Pro and not the hardware.

But one of the possibilities would be the presence of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. This chipset has been tipped for the Realme GT 2 Pro. The primary differences between both these models would only be clear once the brand shares some more features via teasers. We might also get to see a changed design rather than the hardware. But as mentioned above, we will have to wait for Realme to drop some more details via teasers.

Just to recap, the Realme GT 2 Pro recently bagged TENAA certification with a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The display refresh rate is said to be 120Hz. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor powering the handset is said to be combined with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options (LPPDR5 and UFS 3.1 respectively). The certification website also hinted at a 5,000 mAh battery combined with 65W fast charging.

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 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.