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Realme 5G Smartphone Spotted on Multiple Certification Websites, Could Be the Realme X3.
Instagram Finally Brings Direct Messages to Web, Reportedly Adds Support for Live Streams Also.................
Realme 5G Smartphone Spotted on Multiple Certification Websites, Could Be the Realme X3.Realme's rapidly expanding catalog of smartphones seems to be getting another addition. A new Realme smartphone was spotted on multiple certification websites with model number RMX2142. These listings only state that the phone supports 5G and that it will have fast charging support. But, the model number itself seems to suggest that the phone may be the Realme X3, given its similarity to the recently spotted Realme X3 SuperZoom. However, these are just speculations and there has been no official word from Realme.
Talking about the Realme X3 SuperZoom, the phone was spotted in a couple of Geekbench listings as well, along with the NBTC listing. Both of them state the phone will have an octa-core processor and will come with 12GB of RAM. The phone was also spotted on the Indian certification website BIS suggesting its launch in the Indian market. Additionally, the listings only hinted at an LTE option and no 5G, unlike the RMX2142 which will have support for 5G.Instagram Finally Brings Direct Messages to Web, Reportedly Adds Support for Live Streams Also
Instagram seems to be working on adding Web-based functionalities to the platform. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform has finally rolled out direct messaging for the desktop website. The feature for adding direct messages support for the Web comes after months of testing from Instagram. Apart from introducing access to direct messages on the Web, Instagram has also brought support for 'Instagram Live' on desktop, according to multiple reports and verified by us. The introduction of direct messages on the web comes as Facebook's broader vision for a larger focus on private messaging.
Bringing direct messages on the Web has been on Instagram's agenda for quite some time now. The Facebook-owned platform has been testing the feature for desktop browsers since January. Now, finally, Instagram has announced the development on Twitter, saying users can now "send Instagram Direct messages on desktop, no matter where they are in the world," indicating that the feature has rolled out globally for every user.
Oppo A92s Price, Specifications, Colour Options Leaked; Oppo A12 Spotted on Bluetooth SIG.
Oppo A92s
Starting with the alleged Oppo A92s, it has been leaked in an official-looking poster on Weibo. This poster suggests that the phone will come with a 120Hz display refresh rate (or touch sampling rate) and offer 5G support. This new phone is tipped to carry the model number PDKM00, and it has also been spotted on MIIT and TENAA as well. The MIIT listing suggests that the Oppo A92s features a 6.57-inch dual hole-punch display, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor. It should pack LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, and a large 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
As for cameras, the Oppo A92s is listed to feature a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and two 2-megapixel cameras. Upfront, the phone has a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel selfie cameras. Furthermore, the listing says that the phone has 8.1mm thickness, and weighs 184 grams. The tipped TENAA listing has similar specifications, but it lists the battery to be at 3,890mAh.
Apart from specifications, the Oppo A92s has also leaked in another poster by Xiaomishka that reveals its design, price, and even color options. The phone is listed to come in an 8GB RAM + 1298GB storage configuration, and is tipped to be priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 27,000). The phone is seen to sport a unique quad-camera setup design on the top left corner. The cameras are inside a square-shaped module, with adjacent cameras and flash outlined in a pill-shaped design. The official poster shows a side fingerprint sensor, and the phone can be seen in Black, White, and Pink finishes.
Oppo A12
Coming to the Oppo A12, the device has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification site with model number CPH2083. The listing reveals that the phone will feature a 6.22-inch HD+ display, and be powered by a 2GHz Mediatek octa-core processor. It packs a 4,230mAh battery, features Bluetooth v5, and offers 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support. It is also listed to run on ColorOS 6.1.2. The Oppo A12 has been listed earlier on the IMDA site with the same model number.
Two unidentified Oppo phones with model numbers CPH2067 and CPH2069 were also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG site. The listing suggests that the two phones will run on ColorOS 7.0 and support Bluetooth 5.0. Details on these two phones are scarce at the moment, and there's no clarity on what they may be called.
Tipster Digital Chat Station also leaks another unknown Oppo device with model number PCRT01. The listing shows a 6.4-inch display, Android 10 software, and a 3,935mAh battery. This mystery phone is listed to measure 160.3x74.3x7.96mm.
Realme Smart TV Remote Control Gets Bluetooth Certification, Could Be Close to Launch.
The Realme Smart TV is expected to have a starting screen size of 43 inches.
Chinese smartphone and accessories maker Realme - formerly a sub-brand of Oppo - was expected to launch its first smart TV earlier this year, at MWC 2020. However, the cancellation of the trade show due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus meant that Realme had to push back its launch timeline. It now appears that the company is close to launching its first smart TV, with the remote control has received Bluetooth certification. This suggests that Realme could be preparing to launch the new television in the coming weeks.
A new report by MySmartPrice tips that a remote control from Realme has cleared Bluetooth certification. The listing page doesn't reveal too many details, apart from the fact that it runs on Bluetooth 5.0. With this certification in place, Realme could be preparing to launch the television soon. To recall, after the delay from the MWC 2020 launch, the company had confirmed it would be launching the Realme TV in India in Q2 2020, and the latest certification is in line with this.
India is a key market for Realme, and its first smart TV could largely be aimed at Indian consumers. An earlier report based on a BIS listing suggests that the Realme Smart TV series will come with a starting screen size of 43 inches, although the model number suggests that it could also be available in a 55-inch screen size. The company, known to be in fierce competition with Xiaomi, could price its first smart televisions starting at under Rs. 30,000.
With the coronavirus lockdown in India set to extend till the end of April (at least), Realme could be preparing to launch the Realme Smart TV series as soon as possible, although we could see an online product announcement before India availability is detailed. Not much else is known about the Realme TV series, but it's safe to expect these to be 4K HDR smart TVs with support for popular apps and streaming services.
OnePlus 8 Series High-Res Case Images Leak Ahead of Launch, OnePlus 8 Pro Retail Box, Live Image Spotted
OnePlus has been the hot topic in the news owing to several leaks and teasers in anticipation of the launch event on April 14. A new leak shows images of the alleged official cases for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, that too in high resolution. These go in line with the previous case leaks showing multiple types of cases, as well as the different finishes, one of which is the company's traditional Sandstone black variant. The case images also show the camera placement on both the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. Further, an image of the retail box and one of the OnePlus 8 Pro itself was allegedly spotted online, reaffirming the specifications and design.
The leak comes from tipster Ishan Agarwal through a Twitter post. The alleged cases include a Sandstone Bumper Case that comes in three colour options - Black, Cyan, and Smoky Purple. The post also mentions a transparent bumper case, a nylon bumper case, and a Karbon bumper case. The alleged cases for the OnePlus 8 show a vertical cutout for the expected triple camera setup on the back, and the flash right below them. In the case of the OnePlus 8 Pro, the cutout is much larger for the similar triple camera configuration as the non-Pro variant along with an extender area to the left housing a fourth sensor, and what seems to be a laser autofocus and flash module.
All the cases also seem to have the new OnePlus logo below the camera cut-out. Notably, these case designs were previously leaked as well but were not in high resolution.
Additionally, an image of the About phone page of the alleged OnePlus 8 Pro was posted by a tipster on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. It states the phone has a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 6.78-inch 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display. The image also states the phone runs Android 10. These specifications fall in line with what already know about the phone. Also, the alleged retail box first spotted by ITHome has the OnePlus 8 Pro branding on the side. It is a tall red box with just the number ‘8' on the front.
There have been countless leaks surrounding the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro and the accessories the company will unveil at the April 14 event. These accessories, including the bullets wireless earphone refresh and the wireless charger, have received official teasers as well.
LG Velvet Smartphone Series Teased, Concept Renders Leaked
LG has introduced a new LG Velvet series, an upcoming smartphone lineup that aims to bring distinctively different designs to the market. In an earlier post, LG revealed a unique concept ‘Raindrop' camera design in its upcoming phone, and now the company has confirmed that it will be called LG Velvet. The concept sketch of the upcoming LG Velvet shows three cameras and an LED flash sitting at the back in descending order by size – evoking the illusion of falling raindrops. Furthermore, concept renders of the phone have been shared online, giving us a fair idea of what the upcoming LG Velvet may look like.
The company announced the new LG Velvet series on its blog. LG says that it is "moving away from alphanumerical designations in favor of familiar and expressive names that will help the consumer capture the essence of the device best suited for his or her personality and ever-changing trends." The series is expected to focus on being stylish, and will look to offer a tactilely pleasing design.
In an earlier post, LG had confirmed that it is working a new LG phone with a raindrop-like camera design. It shared a concept sketch that shows the main camera sitting slightly above the surface while the other two lenses lie seamlessly under the smooth glass. The company says that this not only looks pleasing to the eye, but also takes up less place on the rear of the phone. This phone is now expected to launch as the LG Velvet soon.
Tipster Ice Universe has separately shared multiple concept renders made by netizens. The renders are offered in many colours – Red, Blue, Purple, Black, and White. It clearly shows how the triple camera setup's ‘Raindrop' design will look, and the front display features a hole-punch display with the cut out placed on the top left corner of the screen. The phone is seen to come with curved edges and minimal bezels on the top and bottom edge of the screen. The ‘Velvet' branding sits on the rear panel in the centre. There's no rear fingerprint sensor, and LG may include an in-display fingerprint sensor onboard. There's no word on when the LG Velvet phone will make its debut, as the company hasn't mentioned anything about the launch date as of yet.
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