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Redmi Note 11 Pro Series India Launch Teased, Speculated to Arrive in Early March

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 07:16 AM PST

Redmi Note 11 Pro Series

Rumours of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series arriving in India have been emerging for a while, but in the latest development, a Xiaomi executive has teased the launch of the series in India. Even though the Redmi Note 11 series consists of four devices, the brand only released the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G for the global version of the series. The series also consists of Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S. Let's find out more.

Xiaomi Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain took on his Twitter account on Tuesday to tease the arrival of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series in India. He shared a teaser video on the platform which hints towards the launch of the pro models of the note 11 series in India. In addition to this, the known tipster Yogesh Brar has also stated that the Redmi Note 11 Pro series could be launched in India between March 8 to March 10.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Series Specifications

The Note 11 Pro Lineup consists of two different Pro models that are not only powered by the different processors but surprisingly have different camera specifications as well. But firstly, talking about the display, both Pro models feature a large 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate along with 1200nits peak brightness, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The devices also feature a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for an added layer of protection. Talking about the storage configuration, the handset will feature 6GB/8GB of RAM paired with 64GB/128GB of onboard storage.

However, the 4G model of the Note 11 Pro will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset while on the other hand, the 5G model features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. As far as the camera module of the device is considered, Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G features a quad camera setup headlined by a 108MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a couple of 2MP sensors. On the other hand, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle, and a 2MP macro sensor.

India Could Surpass 1 billion Smartphone Users Mark in Next Five Years

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 06:19 AM PST

Indian Smartphone Users

A new study shows that India is on its way to having more than 1 billion smartphone users by the year 2026. The upsurge in the number of users is being speculated because of the rising sales of smartphones in the rural areas of the country. India at the end of the year 2021 had 1.2 billion mobile users out of which 750 million were smartphone subscribers. Moreover, India is also expected to be the second-largest smartphone manufacturer across the globe in the coming five years.

Increasing Smartphone Demand in Rural Sector

According to a report from PTI, Deloitte's 2022 Global TMT predictions suggest that the Indian smartphone market is expected to reach 1 billion smartphone users by 2026. The rural sector is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% and is going to be the biggest reason behind the increase in the number of users as compared to the urban sector which growing at 2.5% from 2021 to 2026.

The study states that the need for the internet is anticipated to result in increased demands for smartphones. The need to adopt fintech, e-learning, e-health will fuel the demand for smartphones in the country. The Deloitte study also predicts that urban areas will witness 95% replacements for new smartphones while only 5% towards pre-owned smartphones in 2026 as compared to 75% and 25% respectively in 2021.

Similarly, rural areas are also expected to witness 80% replacement towards new smartphones with only 20% towards pre-owned phones in 2026. Moreover, the replacement of feature phones with smartphones will also witness a gradual decrease with the increased number of smartphone users. The study suggests that feature phone replacements will come down to 60 million in 2026 from 72 million in 2021 in urban areas and 71 million in rural areas.

The increase in demand for smartphones will also be highly propelled by the introduction of the 5G network which according to the study will alone contribute to about 80% of devices by 2026. The study says that starting from 2022, 5G consumption will witness a year-on-year growth resulting in increased sales of 5G smartphones in India. It is also anticipated that introduction of 5G in the country and the ever-evolving digital ecosystem, 3G mobile network is most likely to become a thing in the past.

WhatsApp Introduces New Update and UI Along With a Resource Hub Promoting Online Safety

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 05:19 AM PST

WhatsApp Updates

The social media messaging platform WhatsApp is always consistent when it comes to introducing new features and updates for its users to enhance their experiences. Now in a new development, WhatsApp has introduced a new update for its voice message feature and has also brought in a new UI. Separately, WhatsApp has launched a dedicated 'Safety in India' resource hub which comes with multiple safety measures that will aid people in being safe while online.

Newly Designed UI and Voice Message Update

This new interface has been launched for iOS users on the beta version of the platform. As per a report from WaBetaInfo, the voice calls on the messaging app will now have a redesigned interface and furthermore, group calls will feature real-time voice waveforms indicating who all are speaking.

The new interface has already been launched for the Android beta testers and iOS users with iOS 22.5.0.70 version will now have the ability to go through the updated voice call interface. However, it is yet to be discovered, when the feature will be launched on the stable version of the platform.

Moreover, the new update introduced by WhatsApp now provides the users with the ability to play the voice messages in the background. This feature has been launched for iPhone and iPad users exclusively and it is yet to be seen that WhatsApp brings this feature on Android and Web versions of its platform.

'Safety in India' Resource Hub

Apart from these, the new 'Safety in India' resource hub introduced by WhatsApp comes in the light of the platform's recent campaign to promote online safety. The new resource hub will not only help in creating awareness around potential cybercrimes in today's day and age of the digital world but will also dive into important topics related to online safety, privacy and security, debunking common myths and more.

WhatsApp also aims to focus on making users aware of the in-built safety features on the platform that will allow them to be in charge of their safety while using the platform. WhatsApp Head of India, Abhijit Bose said in a statement that with the introduction of the 'Safety in India' resource hub the platform aims to fulfil its commitment of educating and empowering users to be in charge of their online safety.

Moto Edge 30 Pro Could be the Most Affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Smartphone in India

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 04:19 AM PST

Moto Edge 30 Pro Price

Motorola is expected to launch its Moto Edge 30 Pro handset in India as its latest flagship device. The smartphone is anticipated to be a rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30 launched in China in December 2021. The handset was the first to feature Qualcomm's latest and powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen1, which will also be available in the Indian variant. There have been multiple rumours about the device in the past few weeks, but now a new report suggests pricing details of the smartphone in India. The Moto Edge 30 Pro arriving in India could actually be the cheapest smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen1.

New Pricing Details for Moto Edge 30 Pro

The report comes in from 91mobiles, according to which known tipster Yogesh Brar has stated that Moto Edge 30 Pro could arrive in India on February 25 with a retail price tag of Rs 55,999 but might be available for purchase via Flipkart at Rs 49,999. In addition to this, the smartphone could also offer discounts with multiple bank cards resulting in prices getting lowered down to about Rs 44,999. These price tags fall in line with the price of the Moto Edge X30 launched in China. However, the company is yet to officially confirm any of the details for the upcoming Moto Edge 30 Pro.

Specification Details for Motorola Edge 30 Pro

If the rumours are true and Motorola Edge 30 Pro is indeed a rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30, then it might have similar specs as the latter as well. The Moto Edge X30 comes with a display featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 576Hz touch sampling rate. It is a 10-bit panel that is HDR10+ certified.

Under the hood, the smartphone has the latest processor from Qualcomm – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is built on Samsung's 4nm fabrication process and is based upon ARM v9 architecture. The octa-core processor features a Cortex X2 based Kryo Prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz, Three A710 based Kryo performance cores operating at 2.50 GHz, and four A510 based Kryo efficiency cores running at 1.80 GHz.

The camera module of the device has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a primary sensor of 50MP that also has Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). The device also features a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a powerful 60MP sensor at the front for the first time on any smartphone. Furthermore, the device is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 68W fast charge technology. The handset features a USB Type-C charging port and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Vedanta-Foxconn, ISMC, Elest and More Submit Proposals to Establish Semiconductor and Display Facilities

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 02:50 AM PST

Semiconductor and Display Fab

The Indian government announced on Saturday that it has received proposals from five companies interested in setting up semiconductor and display factories in India by making a cumulative investment of $20.5 billion which is roughly around Rs 1.53 Lakh Crore. The government had previously announced the decision to allocate Rs 76,000 crore outlay for the semiconductors and display manufacturing segment which will help boost their production in the country. The government's decision to enhance the semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country has come at a time when there is an acute shortage of semiconductors globally due to many disruptions in the supply chain.

The Investment Proposals Submitted

According to a report from ET Telecom, currently, the companies which have submitted proposals to set up electronic chip manufacturing plants include a joint venture of Vedanta Foxconn, IGSS ventures and ISMC. A new release from the IT ministry informs that these companies are looking to make an investment of $13.6 billion and are seeking $5.6 billion support from the centre via the Rs 76,000 crore incentive scheme. Furthermore, Vedanta and Elest have also submitted their applications to install display fab projects in the country with an investment of $6.7 billion and are seeking around $2.7 billion investment support from the government.

Previously the deadline for the submission of proposals for the silicon semiconductor manufacturing incentive scheme, the government had given the deadline of 45 days which is up to February 15. The government had also announced that it will cover up to 50% of the cost of establishing two semiconductors and two display fabs in the country. The Vedanta-Foxconn Joint Venture, IGSS ventures and ISMC have submitted their proposals to set up 28-nanometre to 65-nanometre semiconductor fabs which will have a capacity of nearly about 120,000 wafers a month.

On the other hand, Vedanta and Elest have submitted applications to set up the 8.6 TFT LCD display fab along with AMOLED display panels that are utilized in smartphones and other devices. Other companies such as HCL, SPEL Semiconductor, Syrma Technology and Valenkani Electronics have applied for semiconductor packaging while Ruttonsha International Rectifier has submitted a proposal for compound semiconductors. All the submitted proposals have also received acknowledgement from India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), an institution that has been created to lead the Semicon India Programme.

Apple May Delay Foldable iPhone Until 2025, Work on a 20-Inch All-Screen Foldable MacBook

Posted: 22 Feb 2022 01:53 AM PST

Apple

Apple seems to be revising its plan for foldable iPhones until 2025, according to Ross Young, an analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). Instead, the Cupertino-based tech giant will focus its research and development on an all-screen foldable MacBook.

Young mentioned the changes in Apple's plan in the newly released DSCC report on the emerging foldable and rollable devices, hinting that the tech giant is not really in a hurry to enter the foldable device market. Considering that its competitors, including Samsung, have already started making marks in the segment with foldable smartphones, Apple's decision (if true) is surprising to the tech world. Earlier, the foldable Apple iPhone was predicted to launch in 2023 or 2024. The release of the foldable iPhone in 2025 seems to be a significant delay.

Apple Working on Foldable MacBook

On the other hand, Apple is allegedly exploring the possibilities of designing all-screen foldable notebooks. According to Young's report, which was first published by Macrumors, the company is discussing a display size of 20-inches for its foldable notebook with its suppliers. Young does not rule out the possibility of launching the device as a dual-usable product, one as a notebook with an on-screen keyboard and the other as a monitor when unfolded the users can use with an external keyboard. The Apple foldable MacBook could also feature a 4K resolution or higher with the 20-inches it explores.

Although the company seems to have commenced its research, the launch of the foldable MacBook will still be later than 2025, extending to reasonable possibilities of 2026 and 2027. If Apple launches a foldable device, it would become a new category for the tech giant.

Considering that Young has made some remarkable (a few accurate) revelations in the past about Apple's plans, the news about foldable MacBooks and the delay in foldable iPhone may be taken seriously. Previously, Young spilled beans about the iPhone 13 Pro's ProMotion display, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro's mini-LED displays with ProMotion, the display size and bezels of the sixth-generation iPad mini and so on. Recently, Young mentioned the changes in the camera design of the iPhone 14 Pro, as a pill-shaped and hole-punch TrueDepth variant to replace the notch.

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