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Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro, Meizu 20 Infinity with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset launched

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Meizu 20 series will be made available for sale in China starting April 3. (Image: Meizu)

Meizu is once again back in the smartphone market, now under new ownership of Chinese car manufacturer Geely. The company just launched its first smartphone lineup under new ownership, namely Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro and Meizu 20 Infinity. All of the new smartphones run the company's latest mobile OS - Flyme 10.

Meizu 20, 20 Pro, 20 Infinity: Price, availability

Meizu 20 series will be made available for sale in China starting April 3. The company has not announced any details for when the devices will be made available in the international markets.

Meizu 20 will be made available in green, yellow, pink and black colour options. It starts at Yuan 2,999 (approximately Rs 35,900) for the base 12GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant. The highest trim variant with 12GB RAM/512GB of internal storage is priced at Yuan 3,799 (approximately Rs 45,500).

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All the smartphones runs the company's own Flyme 10 OS. (Image: Meizu)

Meizu 20 Pro will be made available in black, gold and silver colour options. The base 12GB RAM/128GB storage variant is priced at Yuan 3,999 (approximately Rs 47,900), and the top 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage variant is priced at Yuan 4,799 (approximately Rs 57,450).

Meizu 20 Infinity will be made available in green, silver and black colour options. It starts at Yuan 6,299 (approximately Rs 75,400) for the base 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. The top-of-the-line 16GB RAM/1TB storage variant is priced at Yuan 8,499 (approximately Rs 1,01,800).

Meizu 20, 20 Pro, 20 Infinity: Specifications

Meizu 20 Pro sports a 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Infinity sports a 6.79-inch display with the same specs as the Pro variant. The base 20 model sports a 6.55-inch OLED display with a full HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. All of the devices sport an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners and 32-megapixel front camera sensors.

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They all are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. (Image: Meizu)

All of the smartphones are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. They run the company's own Flyme 10 OS which brings a new design language dubbed Alive Design.

Also Read: Meizu C9 First Impressions

Meizu 20 is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging, the Pro is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Lastly, the Infinity is backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 65W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

Coming to the cameras, Meizu 20 sports a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 sensor, paired with a 16-megapixel ultrawide module and a 5-megapixel auxiliary sensor. The 20 Pro comes with three 50-megapixel sensors in a wide, ultrawide and telephoto arrangement. Lastly, the Infinity features a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.

Oppo, OnePlus not pulling out of European markets, official statements released

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Yesterday, we got to see a major stir in the global smartphone market, with reports claiming that Oppo and OnePlus are exiting key European markets. These markets included the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Both companies have now denied the claims.

They have both issued official statements saying that they are not leaving the markets and are dedicated to serving customers in the European markets.

OnePlus Global PR Manager James Patterson told Tech Advisor, "OnePlus will not exit from Europe and the UK and maintains stable operations in local markets. OnePlus will continue to invest in Europe and provide more innovative product and solutions to its users."

Oppo in an email sent out to the press stated, "We had a great start in 2023 with the successful launches of several products in Europe and have a line-up of upcoming products for the rest of the year. As always, Oppo will continue to provide more innovative products and the best-in-class service for users moving forward."

Also Read: Microsoft ends Game Pass $1 promotion, claims new marketing promotion incoming

While you could call this reading too much into the text, it is worth wondering that Oppo only has mentioned its plans for this year, rather than stating that it has a long-term commitment to Europe. While OnePlus states that it will "continue to invest in Europe and provide more innovative product and solutions." OnePlus specifically mentions product, making us think it will only be launching a single product, but will keep launching new services.

Also Read: Nubia Pad 3D now available for pre-order in over 40 countries

To recall, OnePlus recently launched its OnePlus 11 flagship smartphone in Europe and other global markets. Oppo Find N2 Flip is now also available in multiple global markets including the European markets. However, take note, Oppo Find X6 Pro, which is the company's main flagship device is not being launched outside of China.

Nubia Pad 3D now available for pre-order in over 40 countries

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Nubia Pad 3D is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. (Image: Nubia)

ZTE sub-brand Nubia at MWC 2023 showcased its upcoming Nubia Pad 3D tablet, which is now available for pre-orders in over 40 countries of Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa, via the company's official website. The device will be made available on sale starting April 11.

Nubia Pad 3D: Price

Nubia Pad 3D is priced at $1,199 (approximately Rs 98,750; AU$ 1,800) for the base variant. The device is available in a sole grey colour option. For customers who pre-order, the tablet using ZTE's official website will be eligible to get a discount of $100 (approximately Rs 8,200; AU$ 150), and a free charger.

Nubia Pad 3D: Specifications

Nubia Pad 3D sports a 12.4-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 2560x1600 pixels resolution. The device sports a 3D lightfield display, which brings support for real-time 2D to 3D conversion, that allows for glasses-free 3D viewing.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM along with up to 256GB of internal storage. It runs Google's Android 13 operating system and is backed by a 9,070mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives for ZTE Nubia X

Coming to the cameras, the tablet comes with a dual camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor paired with a secondary 16-megapixel sensor. At the front, it features two 8-megapixel sensors. The dual cameras at the front, help the tablet output 3D content and allows you to view it without the need for 3D glasses. The rear cameras help with allowing you to shoot photos and videos in 3D.

Microsoft ends Game Pass $1 promotion, claims new marketing promotion incoming

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Microsoft has not yet revealed what would be its new promotion to capture new users. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft has discontinued its introductory Game Pass promotion, where new Game Pass subscribers could get the first month's subscription for just $1 (approximately Rs 82). The Australian version of the service currently displays the price of the standard subscription at AU$ 15.95 (approximately Rs 875) per month.

According to a statement given by Xbox head of global communications Kari Perez to The Verge, "We have stopped our previous introductory offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass and are evaluating different marketing promotions for new members in the future."

The $1 trial was introduced in the service's infancy as a promotion to popularise the platform. Since then, Microsoft did not bother to change anything with the offer. After a month, the prices for the Ultimate, Xbox and PC Game Passes would revert to normal.

Microsoft has not yet revealed what would be its new promotion to capture new users. It would be interesting to see what the marketing geniuses at the tech giant cook up this time.

Also Read: Xbox One X vs PlayStation 4 Pro

Apart from this, the company might also be looking to increase the price of the service also. Last year, Xbox's Phil Spencer said, "I do think at some point we'll have to raise some prices on certain things." Soon after Spencer made the statement, Microsoft raised its prices on new, first-party games to $70 (approximately Rs 5,765). However, till now, the price for the Game Pass service has held firm.

In other news, Microsoft could soon be looking to introduce a new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan. Under this new plan, the company will allow its subscribers to share the Game Pass subscription with up to four other friends or family members. It has already begun to test the new tier in multiple countries.

OnePlus Nord 3 CE Lite 5G specifications leaked online ahead of launch

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OnePlus has already announced that it will be launching its Nord 3 CE Lite 5G smartphone along with its Nord Buds 2 on April 4. The company has already sent out teasers showcasing the back panel of the smartphone in a lime green colour. Ahead of the launch, tipsters Abhishek Yadav and Sudhanshu Ambhore have leaked key specifications of the upcoming smartphone.

OnePlus Nord 3 CE Lite 5G: Specifications

OnePlus Nord 3 CE Lite 5G according to the leaks will sport 6.7-inch full HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage expandable via a microSD card. It will run Google's Android 13 operating system and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

Coming to the cameras, the device will come with a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. At the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel sensor for capturing selfies.

Also Read: Xiaomi quietly unveils Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ via its global website

In the leaks, the tipsters also confirm that the phone will come with Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.1, dual SIM support and NFC.

While the leaks do not reveal any hints to the price of the upcoming device, we expect it to be priced similar to its currently available predecessor.

Xiaomi quietly unveils Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ via its global website

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Both the devices will be made available in three colour options: light blue, light green, and black. (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has quietly launched two new Redmi branded smartphones, Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+. It has quietly added both the smartphones on its global website, just a day after it unveiled its Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ smartphones globally.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+

Both the Redmi A2 and the A2+ are entry level smartphones. Both the devices come with similar specifications, including a 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 1600x720 pixels. They are powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 chipset and come with 2GB/3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage.

Both feature a dual camera setup at the back consisting of an 8-megapixel primary sensor paired with a QVGA auxiliary lens. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Surprisingly, in this day and age of USB Type-c, the devices come with a microUSB port. They run Google's Android 12 (Go Edition) operating system. There is no support for 5G networks, but they do come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Also Read: Twitter to remove legacy verification badges from April 1

The only differentiator for the Redmi A2+ is that it comes with a capacitive fingerprint sensor at the back.

Both the devices will be made available in three colour options: light blue, light green, and black. The company has not revealed which markets are both these devices targeted at or when these will be made in the target markets. We do think, that it will launch these in the Indian market, however, when inquired the company did not provide us with a statement.

Twitter to remove legacy verification badges from April 1

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Musk's actions like getting rid of the older verification system are being claimed to be an act of his disdain for members of the media. (Image: Twitter)

Twitter has announced that it will start removing the legacy verified checkmarks from user accounts from April 1. This move will help it move towards its new model where only paid subscribers and members of approved organisations get the verified checkmark.

This is a change we all saw coming a long time ago with the company's new owner Elon Musk having the stance since the beginning that the existing programme was "corrupt". While Musk has been fickle-minded on other changes that he has announced for the platform, but has remained steadfast on eliminating the old verification system.

Twitter has already made the verification checkmark as a bundle deal with its Twitter Blue paid subscription service, which Musk began priced at $8 (approximately Rs 600) per month. He has claimed that the paid service is the best way to both enjoy and improve the platform. He has also claimed that this will solve the platform's bot problem, as the subscribers will get a higher priority in replies and searches, while at the same time only seeing half of the ads and the ability to edit tweets.

Taking a look at the older system, most of the people who had received the verified badges earlier mostly included public figures and journalists. The older system was used to confirm the authenticity of statements and reports that any of these accounts were tweeting, thus making Twitter a trusted source of news.

Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 7 series to launch on April 13

Musk's actions like getting rid of the older verification system are being claimed to be an act of his disdain for members of the media. Earlier this month, he had set the auto-respond action for the press@twitter.com email address to the poop emoji, after ignoring several queries from journalists in the previous months. It will be interesting to see how the media personalities respond to these actions, as they are amongst Twitter's most active users.

Asus ROG Phone 7 series to launch on April 13: How to watch livestream

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Asus ROG Phone is arguably the flagbearer for gaming smartphones across the globe, and the latest ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro are currently among the best gaming smartphones in the market. Now, the company is looking to launch its next-generation gaming smartphone on April 13.

Asus via its official ROG Global Twitter account has announced that it will be launching its ROG Phone 7 series of gaming smartphones on April 13 at 8 AM EDT (5:30 PM IST).

The company will be live streaming the launch event via its official channels globally. To watch the livestream, you can tune in to the company's official YouTube channel or on its ROG website on April 13 at 8 AM EDT. You can also watch the livestream by clicking here.

Asus ROG Phone 7: What do we know

We have already seen three prototype versions of the ROG Phone 7 show up on Geekbench. All of the variants were powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Apart from this, all featured 16GB of RAM. We expect the company to make more RAM variants available, which could also include an 18GB RAM variant also.

Also Read: Realme C55 launched in India

Taking a look at the past leaks and rumours, the ROG Phone 7 will sport a 6.8-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The device will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

Realme C55 launched in India: Price, specifications, features

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Realme C55 sports a 64-megapixel primary camera paired with a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor. (Image: Realme)

Realme C55 has finally launched in India, two weeks after being announced in Indonesia. The key feature of the new smartphone is the Mini Capsule, which functions in a similar fashion as Apple's Dynamic Island. The Mini Capsule basically showcases notifications, battery alerts and data consumption alongside the hole punch cutout inside of the display.

Realme C55 Specifications

Realme C55 sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. The device comes with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. It runs Google's Android 13 operating system with the company's own Realme UI 4.0 skin on top. All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

In the camera department, the device sports a 64-megapixel primary camera paired with a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor.

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Realme C55 sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. (Image: Realme)

Realme C55 Price in India

Realme C55 is priced at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant, at Rs 11,999 for the 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant, and at Rs 13,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant. It will be made available in Sun Shower and Rainy Night colour options.

Also Read: Huawei to launch MatePad 11 2023 on March 23

The device will be made available on March 28 at 12 noon via Realme, Flipkart, and other partner stores.  Under its pre-booking offer, the company is providing its customers with a Rs 1,000 extra exchange discount. For students, the company is going to bundle the device with the Realme Buds Q2 via its own exclusive stores, between March 28 to March 31.

Huawei to launch MatePad 11 2023 on March 23 suggests new leak

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Huawei MatePad 11 2023 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. (Representational Image: Huawei)

Huawei will be announcing its P60 series, Mate X3, and its Enjoy 60 during its March 23 event. Now it is being reported that the company will also announce its MatePad 11 2023 at the same event.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Huawei will be announcing its MatePad 11 2023 tablet at its March 23 event. Along with the date, the tipster has also revealed specifications for the same.

Huawei MatePad 11 2023: Specifications

According to the leak, the Huawei MatePad 11 2023 will sport an 11-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage.

He further claims that the device will run the company's own Hongmeng 3.1 operating system. All of this will be backed by a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W charging.

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The leak mentions that the device will also be made available in a soft screen version. (Image: Weibo)

He further in the leak mentions that the device will also be made available in a soft screen version, which is possibly going to be a matter version with a focus on handwriting with the help of a stylus.

Finally, he has revealed that the company will launch the MatePad 11 2023 in four colour options - Streamer Purple, Obsidian Black, Island Blue and Diamond White.

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