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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Gets New Update; Details Inside

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Galaxy Z Fold3
Galaxy Z Fold3

Highlights

  • Two new Samsung foldable handsets to be updated with One UI 5.0
  • They will be the latest models that will be availed with the update after the 2021 variants
  • The new update will prove to be quite convenient to the users as they can manage things out more smoothly

Brief Summary

Be it Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, Infinix, or any tech giant, they all have launched excellent devices this year that will be counted amongst their best for years to come.

As 2022 draws to a close within a few weeks, there are a slew of devices lined up for release from most of the tech giants and in 2023 as well, which is why many users are excited at the prospect of trying out some new ones.

These days, even an Android or iOS that is more than two years old is considered outdated, which is why users are easily bored with their handsets and start looking for better options.

This is why the tech giants have a hard time in bringing out newer updates at regular intervals with the latest one being the One UI 5.0 that Samsung is rolling out for most of its smartphones, beginning with their flagship models in 2022.

Samsung Galaxy Z flip3

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are now the latest foldable entrants that will get this Android 13 based One UI 5.0, although only those users who were part of the beta program can avail it in the initial stages because Samsung wants to test it on beta models to check if there is any critical bug in the firmware.

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Security Patch of Galaxy Z Fold 3

To sum up, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are not, at least now, getting any of the perks that come with One UI 5.0 but there will be a new design for the lock screen, along with newer options for customization purposes, while Monet’s theming engine too has been implemented perfectly.

Due to the theming engine, colour customization can be easily managed through UI, while Bixby too can be improved via widget options as the new firmware comes with a new and upgraded security patch that came out in November 2022 itself.

Both Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have been equipped with Android-11 based One UI 3.1.1, while also getting OneUI 4.0 in late 2021, which means that One UI 5.0 will be their second major update and they are eligible to get two more.

Samsung galaxy z flip3

Samsung has now promised four years of new updates on Android and security updates of up to five years, which is good news for their users as they can get long time support ahead.

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Amazon Is Not Done With Layoff Yet! Next Year More Layoffs

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Amazon CEO

Hard to witness but many big companies are on a mass lay-off spree, the reasons can vary but the bottom line is employees are getting terminated from their prestigious positions of renowned names, among these names we have recently got Amazon. This multinational e-commerce industry has resorted to terminating a number of its employees from different departments; moreover, Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy added to this new development that the company is observing the decision to lay off more employees after already laying off 3 percent of the workforce through emails. The reason that has surfaced for this fiasco step by the e-commerce giant is due to the “unusual and uncertain macroeconomic environments.”

The company shared its opinion on resuming their operation to slack down some more employees possibly the next year 2023 on the recent conversation with the Amazon’s CEO, Jassy conveyed his idea “Yesterday, we communicated the difficult decision to eliminate a number of positions across our Devices and Books businesses, and also announced a voluntary reduction offer for some employees in our People, Experience, and Technology (PXT) organization. Our annual planning process extends into the new year, which means there will be more role reductions as leaders continue to make adjustments.”

Further he also added addressing the steps the company will be taking ahead about the continuation of the lay off process “Those decisions will be shared with impacted employees and organizations early in 2023. We haven’t concluded yet exactly how many other roles will be impacted (we know that there will be reductions in our Stores and PXT organizations), but each leader will communicate to their respective teams when we have the details nailed down. And, as has been the case this week, we will prioritize communicating directly with impacted employees before making broad public or internal announcements.”

Amazon CEO

Besides this, the CEO has also cleared the air about how the further layoffs will take place, along with why the company is taking a little time before laying off the employees and what plan has the company jotted down to lower the termination levels as the company seems to be making a plan regarding the recovery ammonut for its terminated employees. As the CEO has not given a clear picture; however, given an idea by stating that “We are working to support those who are affected and trying to help them find new roles on teams that have a need; and in cases where that’s not possible, we are offering packages that include a separation payment, transitional health insurance benefits, and external job placement support.”

Conclusion

As Amazon is having words about having a layoff round 2, with which the company will be terminating 10,000 employees in total; however the company is trying to save the interest of their employees but if left helpless they will lay off a good number of employees by the next year 2023. Right now, Amazon is looking for ways to decrease the number of further termination and scrutinize employees’ performance.

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OnePlus 11 photos leaked, showing a ceramic body and more!

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OnePlus 11

The smartphone market is becoming more and more competitive, and it appears that one of the market leaders has raised the stakes once again. The recent leaked images of the new OnePlus 11 showcase that the device will have a ceramic body, giving it a luxurious appearance in the user’s hands. The ceramic material on the rear surface will replace the plastic and glass as we have seen them in the previous models. It’s interesting to note that this will not be the first time that OnePlus will use ceramic material for their devices, as they have already released a limited edition ceramic version of the uber-successful OnePlus X back in 2015, which was sold exclusively in the Indian and European markets.

The device may have a metal frame sandwiched between the ceramic back and the display in addition to having a luxury design and good performance, according to the Chinese Tipper Digital Chat Station. Keep in mind that the tipper referred to the phone in the leaked photographs as the OnePlus 11, not the OnePlus Pro, which the company produces each year with the standard model.

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The tipper further added that the phone will come with as much RAM as 16GB. Additionally, UFS 4.0 storage, offering extremely high transfer speeds, can also be one of the specifications provided by OnePlus. The device will grab a 2K display with a QHD+ resolution of 3,216 x 1,440 the device is also rumoured to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display on the front that supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and has a QHD+ resolution. This would be a first for a vanilla model from OnePlus that has a QHD+ resolution.

The device may include a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging capabilities and run OxygenOS, which is most likely based on Android 13. The 32 MP front camera will be accompanied by a 50 MP primary camera and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera on the back.

It is a given that the recently released Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will be used in the device’s processor. OnePlus has stated that its upcoming flagship will be the first to include the aforementioned SoC at its core. The new Qualcomm product claims a 35 percent faster CPU, a 25 percent quicker GPU, and an up to 435 percent improvement in AI.

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Here are all the specifications of the device that have surfaced.

Key Specs

OnePlus 11

RAM: 12 GB

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Rear Camera: 50 MP + 48 MP + 32 MP

Front Camera: 32 MP

Battery: 5000 mAh

Display: 6.7 inches (17.02 cm)

Operating System: Android v12

Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

CPU: Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.75 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)

Architecture: 64 bit

RAM: 12 GB

Display

Display Type: AMOLED

Screen Size: 6.7 inches (17.02 cm)

Resolution: 1440 x 3216 pixels

Aspect Ratio: 20:9

Pixel Density: 526 ppi

Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Bezel-less display: Yes with punch-hole display

Touch Screen: Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Refresh Rate: 120 Hz

Camera

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Setup: Triple

Resolution: 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm focal length) 48 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 32 MP , Telephoto Camera

Sensor: Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: Yes

Flash: Yes, LED Flash

Image Resolution: 8150 x 6150 Pixels

Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control

Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Camera Features: Digital Zoom, Auto Flash,Face detection,Touch to focus

Video Recording: 3840×2160 @ 30 fps

FRONT CAMERA

Camera Setup: Single

Resolution: 32 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera

Video Recording: 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity: 5000 mAh

Type: Li-Polymer

Removable: No

Wireless Charging: Yes

Quick Charging: Yes, Fast, 100W

USB Type-C: Yes

Storage

Internal Memory: 256 GB

Expandable Memory: No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot: Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

SIM Size: SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

Network Support: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G

VoLTE: Yes

Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)

Wi-Fi Features: Mobile Hotspot

Bluetooth: Yes, v5.2

GPS: Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

NFC: Yes

USB Connectivity: Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker: Yes

Audio Jack: USB Type-C Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor: Yes

Fingerprint Sensor Position: On-screen

Fingerprint Sensor Type: Optical

Other Sensors: Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

As Metaverse Plummets, WhatsApp and Messenger Looked Up to for Sale Growth

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WhatsApp
WhatsApp

Highlights

  • Metaverse has flopped miserably due to which there is chaos
  • Mark Zuckerberg now has high hopes on WhatsApp and Messenger for Sale Growth
  • Investors are extremely disappointed at Metaverse’s abysmal performance and want a better alternative to put their hard earned money on

In Brief

It seems that Meta is going through a rough phase these days due to a massive drop in Metaverse sales that has plunged investors into a pall of gloom from which they are not able to come out.

It could be that they had pinned all their hopes and money on such an ambitious project given that Metaverse is a way to study the branch of alternate reality and they were perhaps hoping that it will prove to be useful in the future.

As if things were not bad enough, there was a mass layoff a couple of weeks back that affected nearly 11,000 employees big time and the failure of Metaverse has indeed hit investors where it has hurt them the most as most of the invested dough has gone down the drain.

Even Zuckerberg has acknowledged it as a huge blow to the company as he has lost a small fortune, which is why he is now looking up to WhatsApp and Messenger to recover lost ground as he is hopeful that sales will boost exponentially because both are two of the most prominent messaging platforms in existence.

Metaverse

However, it is abundantly clear that Zuckerberg has to tread his steps carefully as even a slight miscalculation can cause disaster but as of now, it is not yet clear as to what exactly his plans are regarding WhatsApp and Messenger.

It seems that the company has decided to add new ads in the messenger application, which can later be used as Status, although there are many speculations that it will be a subscription plan.

Telegram already has a premium tier where subscribers get many advantages and perks, which is why Meta may try out something similar so that its fortunes soar up once again like adding new tools to the groups, work out business advantages, along with many other perks.

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform in the world with the maximum followers from Brazil and India, which has moved on from being a mere platform for sending/receiving messages to something much bigger, which is why Meta is keen on expanding its investments in the app.

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Conclusion

Whatever the situation maybe, Meta has many cards up its sleeve that it will utilize at the right time so that the company comes back on the right track for which it plans to use WhatsApp and Messenger as the Aces.

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Poco C50 Launching Soon in India; Details Inside

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POCO C50
POCO C50

Highlights

  • POCO C50 launching in India later this month.
  • The handset will be a budget offering that might be priced under Rs.10,000.
  • POCO C50 is claimed to deliver stellar camera performance, an immersive multimedia experience, long battery life, and a sleek design.

In Brief

It goes without saying that 2022 has been one of the best years when it comes to the best devices and gadgets because almost all the big tech brands have rolled out excellent models this year and there are still some weeks to go therefore, one can expect some more devices in the pipeline soon.

In fact there is one coming up by the end of November itself called Poco C50 as the brand has officially confirmed that the handset will be out in India very soon and it will be the latest C-series model that everyone is eagerly looking forward to.

Poco C50

What is interesting is that the makers are sure that it will break the budget segment and since Poco’s last two models, Poco C3 and Poco C31, have registered outstanding sales, one can expect Poco C50 to go the same route as well.

There are barely a few days to go for November 2022 to end so one can expect Poco to announce an actual date for the launch of their latest flagship model but one thing’s for confirmed that it will cost under Rs.10,000 as this is a budget offering in the C-series model.

Astonishingly, there have been no significant leaks of Poco C50 anywhere be it its design, features, specifications, cost, or anything for that matter, which has left many users confused as they expected to gain some knowledge about its specifics at least given that the launch is mere days away.

However, one thing’s for sure that there will surely be teasers coming up online because the makers will definitely want to surprise their loyal users and don’t want them to keep guessing and develop doubts in their mind because sometimes users can become a little fickle minded and immediately shift their tastes to another brand for innocuous reasons.

poco c50

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COD: Warzone is coming to iOS, pre-registrations are open now!

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COD Warzone

There is some good news for die-hard Call of Duty mobile players. Video game publisher Activision has announced that they have started taking pre-registrations for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile for iOS. This news is like a breath of fresh air for the iPhone gaming community, as Call of Duty recently surpassed 25 million pre-registrations on Google’s Play Store for Android. Over the years, Call of Duty has garnered a niche following in India, with many gamers believing that it is a superior game to its counterparts such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege and Apex Legends.

According to information posted on the Apple App Store, the studio began accepting pre-registrations on November 17; COD Warzone Mobile will be accessible for download beginning on May 15, 2023. The renowned map Verdansk is making a comeback with the release of Warzone Mobile. The game is compatible with a variety of iPhone models, including the newest iPhone 14 series and the iPhone XS. The PC and console versions of the game will be ported to The Warzone Mobile for mobile devices.

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How to pre-register for the game is as follows

COD Warzone

Step 1: Launch the iPhone App Store.

Step 2: Tap the Games tab.

Step 3: The game should be at the top of the Games tab with the label “PRE-ORDER” when you access that tab.

Step 4: Click on the game.

Step 5: Click Get, then press the power button twice to confirm.

Step 6: A pop-up asking you to allow notifications will appear once you confirm. Tap on confirm, and you will be sent a notification as soon as the game is released.

All iPhones, including the iPhone XS and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, are compatible with the 529 MB-sized game. Additionally, it will work with an iPad running iPadOS 15.0 and an A12 Bionic or higher.

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People who pre-register for the game will be eligible for a variety of rewards that can be used after the game is released. See all the awards listed below:

  • X12 pistol blueprint “Prince of Hell”
  • Archfiend blueprint for the M4 assault rifle
  • ‘Condemned’ skin for the Ghost Operator
  • “Dark Familiar” Emblem
  • “Foe’s Flame” Vinyl

That’s not all, a reward will also be given, according to Activision, if the game receives more than 35 million pre-registrations. The gaming industry has already delivered on its promise when the game received more than 25 million pre-registrations on Android by providing players with the operator character skin of “Ghost,” which was titled “Condemned,” which has recently become popular due to internet memes. One has to wonder what surprises are in the pipeline for the gamers. For those who are unaware, Call of Duty is a battle royale video game that has given rise to a number of well-known franchises, including Modern Warfare and Black Ops.

You should hurry-up and register for it if you are an avid user of the iOS operating system, and you should ask your friends to do the same since you will receive a special reward.

Samsung will use an overclocked GPU with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

After Samsung mysteriously disappeared from qualcomm’s official partners list. Now, it has been reported that Samsung will use a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a higher-clocked CPU. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 standard model (SM8550-AB) has an Adreno 740 GPU clocked at 680MHz, a Cortex-X3 prime CPU core running at 3.19GHz, four mid CPU cores running at 2.8GHz, and three power-efficient Cortex-A510 CPU cores. In contrast, it appears that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (SM8550-AC) that will power the Galaxy S23 has a primary CPU core clocked at 3.36GHz and a GPU clocked at 719MHz.

According to a few new leaks, Samsung appears to want to secure the higher clock rates of the Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chip for its Galaxy S23 series devices. Some early geekbench results have shown that the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra will have the Snapdragon 810 with a prime performance core clocked at 3.36 GHz.

It’s unclear whether the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip will carry that name or a different one. However, it appears like Qualcomm and TSMC have provided sufficient leeway for a respectable overclock. The 8 Gen 2 CPU is 35% quicker than its 8 Gen 1 predecessor, while the GPU is 25% faster, according to Qualcomm-approved statistics. This new interpretation of the chip should be quick given the overclock for both. Although, it is too early to conclude any significance from standard results.

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It is being said that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is 35% quicker on the CPU and 25% faster on the GPU than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The fact that Qualcomm has concentrated on increasing the power efficiency of its most recent flagship chipset is more noteworthy, as its chips from the previous two generations tended to overheat and choke under prolonged operation.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

It’s unclear if the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 name will apply to this processor, which is intended for the Galaxy S23 series. However, it appears that Qualcomm and TSMC were able to find adequate space for a decent overclock.

Every so often, Qualcomm has launched “AC” versions that have faster clock speeds than the base processor. For instance, the Snapdragon 855’s model number is SM8150; the 855+, which increased the main core’s speed from 2.84GHz to 2.96GHz, is labelled as SM8150-AC. The 8 Gen 2 that was unveiled this week is the SM8550-AB so this version should be the SM8550-AC 

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This 8 Gen 2 chipset will be seen in many more forthcoming phones than simply the Samsung flagships. Additionally, some of them have provided benchmarks. Only time will tell how useful will the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 be and how it can crush the competition.

Oukitel WP21 is a Rugged Smartphone with Helio G99 SoC and a 9,800 mAh Battery with 66W charging

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Oukitel WP21

Smartphones have been through little to no innovation when it comes to the overall look and design. It is one thing every smartphone user would agree that almost every smartphone in the market today actually looks the same. Oukitel, however, has entered the market with something different with its range of rugged smartphones. The new to join the series is Oukitel’s recently launched WP21 packaged with impressive specifications and an ultra-powerful body.

Oukitel WP21 comprises the brand’s usual rugged smartphone specifications such as power battery life, a 120hz AMOLED panel, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, and water and dust resistance among others. Before we take a closer look at Oukitel WP21 specifications, pricing and unique selling points, let’s take a quick glance at some of the major highlights of this model.

Oukitel WP21 major highlights

  • MediaTek Helio G99 6nm processor
  • 9800 mAh battery with 12 hours of continuous video playback capability
  • Dual Screen with second AMOLED screen at the back
  • Bigger 6.78 inch full high definition + primary display screen
  • Dual speakers
  • A powerful triple rear camera setup with 64 MP Sony IMX 686 main sensor
  • Water resistant with IP68 certification
  • Dust resistant with IP69K certification

Oukitel WP21 specifications

Oukitel WP21 specifications 

First and foremost, we have to talk about the interesting dual display. Oukitel WP21 has been designed and developed with dual display technology where the device has a second display at the back. The back panel display supports AOD and has the functionality to show notifications and music controls. It can also be used as a camera viewfinder which gives a better view of the scene before a photo is captured. The device has a 6.78-inch FHD+ primary display screen coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate for optimum screen visibility. The look of the watch-like external screen can easily be altered through various other watch faces that the brand is offering saved in the smartphone.

For photography, the device comes with an exceptional camera setup. Oukitel WP21, the rugged smartphone, comes with a premium triple rear camera setup. It has a 64 MP Sony IMX 686 main sensor, a 20 MP night vision camera, and a 2 MP macro unit. It also supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and GNSS positioning while running on Android 12 OS.

The brand is not only merely claiming it to be a powerful rugged handset but has also designed it with features like IP68 water resistance and IP69K dust resistance to make it enduring. Moreover, the smartphone is also MIL-STD-810H compliant, which means it can be easily used in tough weather conditions and is basically designed to suit all sorts of climates.

What makes Oukitel WP21 most powerful, however, is the Helio G99 chipset built on a 6nm process. The powerful processor makes this a perfect device for strong computing and error tolerance.

To support it all, Oukitel WP21 is packed with a 9,800 mAh battery with 66W ultra fast charging support. This strong battery support gives the smartphone up to 1,150 hours of standby time along with an unprecedented 12 hours of continuous video playback. The smartphone further has 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage support, which is expandable via a microSD card.

Redmi Smart Band 2 Tracker to Launch Soon; Details Inside

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Redmi Smart Band 2
Redmi Smart Band 2

In Brief

We all need to know the importance of being in sound health in this day and age because there are still many that are ignorant about this simple fact that keeping yourself in good health is entirely in your hands and nobody else’s.

Luckily, the millennial generation is smart in this regard as they don’t want to repeat the mistakes of their parents and elders by letting themselves go from a young age, which is why they are into fitness, gym, exercise, cardio, etc. to keep ailments at bay and most of them are succeeding.

Smartwatches are replete with excellent gadgetry due to which keeping your health and fitness in check has become easier, which is why fitness freaks are constantly on the lookout for new ones being launched in the market.

Redmi is all set to launch its new Smart Band 2, which will also be the company’s first fitness tracker that has already made its debut in China in 2020, while it was also launched under the name Mi Smart Band 4C in select global markets.

Redmi Smart Band

As it generally happens prior to the launch of any device, its features and specifics are leaked to the public by reliable tipsters that are on the lookout for some news or reports they can find so as to learn more about the upcoming product, which has happened here as well.

Band along with its charging dock has already begun in various Asian and European countries, while also implying that the device may be launched globally around early 2023.

Also, its features and specifications haven’t been made public either so one has to wait for official news to come out as until then, one can only make guesses based on its predecessor models that are available in the public domain.

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Redmi Smart Band 2 Specifics

The Redmi Smart Band comes with a 1.08 inch 16-bit colour TFT LCD panel that offers a 128×200 pixel resolution, along with a touch input support, while the maximum brightness that the device offers is 200 nits and costs $22, which is a sufficient enough price.

redmi smart band

It also comes with 50+ screen customization options, along with direct USB charging, while the battery capacity is 130mAh units that last up to 14 days. Once again, users have to wait from official information from Redmi to be sure whether the upcoming model will be the same or not.

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