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Anker Innovations plans aggressive network expansion in India

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Anker Innovations

Anker Innovations, a global leader in charging technology and consumer electronic products, has announced an aggressive roadmap to expand its dealer and distributor network in India. The company plans to add over 1,500 touch points nationwide in the ongoing fiscal year which will help the brand to expand further to Tier 2 & 3 cities, said Anker in a statement.

Anker Innovations has four sub-brands – Anker, Soundcore, Eufy, and Nebula – and they offer solutions in different fields. The company was recently announced as world’s No.1 charging brand.

Strong online presence

Anker Innovations has a strong online presence and a strong dealer network in Tier 1 cities. It plans to add more than 1,500 consumer facing channel partners across India by the end of 2022, and more than 3,000 consumer facing channel partners by the end of 2023, in order to capitalize on business possibilities in important metro areas and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Sathish Vittal, Country Manager, SAARC, Anker Innovations, said, “Today Anker Innovations is a reputed brand name in the online and offline business. Our network presence is strategically expanding which is a testimony to the encouraging response that we are receiving, from both our customers and dealer partners. By attracting new dealers in these times, we are also catering to the more customers across.”

“We have achieved substantial growth in India over the last 5 years, thanks to our customers and dealers. Our mission is to always innovate in design and technology, in order to create the best technological solutions for the Indian market,” said Vittal.

Channel partner program

The global consumer electronics brand has also come up with its Channel partner program, wherein partners will receive the best possible support to augment new markets for Anker products. The claims to have also established a robust onboarding process for new partners, which includes special training. In addition, the partners will enjoy access to special pricing models, sales enablement support, benefit calculators and other sales and marketing materials. The partners will also benefit with an Anker Expert assigned to them to assist throughout the customer engagement journey.

Anker Innovations said it has simplified the application process for dealers and distributors who wish to associate with the brand. The company has taken the entire procedure online to maintain the necessary safety protocols, it said.

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Motorola Razr 3 specs update: Will come packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

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Motorola Razr 3 specs update: Will come packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

After being MIA for some time, Motorola has teased fresh information for its upcoming premium smartphone. The Motorola Razr 3 is the hot topic and now a new spec has been tipped for everyone related to this stunning device. The news has come just after the brand confirmed the launch of its latest edition to its premium Razr series.

Motorola Razr 3: Latest leak

Motorola has confirmed that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU will power its upcoming Razr smartphone. This would be the first time that the Razr series will feature a flagship processor as the previous models of the Motorola foldable smartphone didn’t have it. Going back in the history of the Razr since its introduction in 2019, the business has released two versions in its Razr foldable portfolio. The information comes officially from the brand’s Weibo account.

Motorola Razr 3: Latest leak

The release timeline for this upcoming smartphone is also revealed. The Motorola Razr 3 is expected to hit the market in July or August of this year.

Motorola Razr 3: Expected Features and specs

Since the smartphone is still in the talk, no one can tell what it is going to feature. The rumours will flow through the market and the expected guesses will keep on coming. However, with deep research and continuous checking on the market, the issue isn’t that complicated. So, here’s what we know about this upcoming phone.

Motorola Razr 3: Expected features and specs

The design of the smartphone leaked previously as well. The upcoming Motorola Maven might boast a low bezel with a punch-hole main display. This phone has a boxier shape than the previous Razr phone, which had curving sides. Furthermore, one big design upgrade that the phone features is that it comes without a projecting chin. Also, the fingerprint scanner has been relocated to the right of the Power button. According to Evan Blass, the phone will also have a Full-HD+ quality screen.

Coming to the optics, the smartphone will feature two cameras on the rear. The camera sensors are positioned horizontally, in the basic alignment. Reportedly, Motorola Razr 3 has a  50MP primary lens with an F/1.8 aperture, aided by a 13MP lens. The 32MP selfie camera is hidden inside the punch hole on the front.

One  The new Razr is expected to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. Motorola Razr 3 might be the name. It appears that the business has no plans to update its foldable mechanism anytime soon, putting it in direct competition with Samsung’s Z Flip series.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 features

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC has a 3.2 GHz clock speed and a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The Qualcomm Spectra image signal processor is included in the chipset, which offers a triple camera arrangement of up to 36MP, a dual-camera setup of up to 64+36MP, and a single camera of up to 200MP.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 features

It can play 8K videos at 30 frames per second and 4K videos at 120 frames per second. It supports LPDDR5 storage speeds up to 3200 MHz and Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 technology.

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Meta rolls out 3D Avatars in India

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Meta 3D Avatars

Meta has launched updated 3D Avatars to Facebook and Messenger in India. The new Avatars are more expressive, more customizable and more diverse. To better reflect the billions of unique people on this planet, Meta is adding new facial shapes and assistive devices for people with disabilities.

Meta is rolling out updated 3D Avatars to Facebook and Messenger, and for the first time Instagram Stories and DMs. Starting today, people in India can show up as their virtual self across apps via stickers, feed posts, Facebook profile pictures, and more. This also marks the first time Avatars will be available on Instagram.

Manish Chopra, Director and Head Partnerships, India at Meta, said, “Representations in the metaverse should reflect the diversity of the real world. Avatars are just the first step toward enabling everyone to express themselves in their unique ways. When you create your avatar you can choose the right facial features, body types, clothing styles, and more to create your virtual self. We offered more than one quintillion different combinations when we launched our updated avatars last year, and we’re continuing to add more options to give people even more ways to express themselves.”

Today’s update adds Cochlear implants and over-the-ear hearing aids (for one or both ears) in a variety of colours, and on all platforms including VR. It also includes wheelchairs, which will appear in stickers on Facebook, in Messenger chats and in DMs on Instagram. Meta will continue to add more options over time based on feedback from the community.

Meta is also improving the look of Avatars. Subtle adjustments have been made to certain facial shapes and skin shaders to make avatars more authentic.

Throughout 2021, Meta added new eyes and noses, beards and hairstyles, outfits, body types and more. New items will continue to be added to the Avatar editor throughout 2022, said Meta.

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LG unveils OLED TV lineup in India, aims to increase footprint in premium TV segment

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LG OLED event

South Korean consumer durable brand LG which made its entry into Indian market 25 years ago, has unveiled its premium TV range in the country. The consumer durable brand introduced its new range of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV lineup in an event held in New Delhi.

The launch is aimed to increase its footprint in India’s growing premium TV segment and offer a customizable viewing experience. The OLED TV price range starts from Rs 89990.
The 2022 OLED lineup introduces the widest range of OLED TVs, from the world’s biggest1 OLED 246 cm (97) extending to the world’s first 106 cm (42) OLED TV that is perfect for smaller room spaces and ideal for every gamer that seeks to be closer to the action. In addition to this, LG is also introducing the LD OLED evo in their C2 series.

The new lineup offers by the LG consists of the world’s widest range of OLED TVs, from 106 cm to 246 cm. These premium TVs will be available in stores in the country shortly. However, exact date is yet to be announced by the Company.

Rollable OLED TV

LG is also introducing a TV that rolls itself up and disappears from view when it is not needed. The Signature Rollable OLED TV has a flexible, rollable display. The addition of Rollabel OLED TV in its product lineup is attributed to LG’s OLED leadership. The signature Rollable OLED TV pushes the boundaries of engineering and user-centric design to enhance any space and complement any lifestyle. Brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan was also excited to see the magic of the LG’s Rollable TV during the launch event.

Full view, line view and zero view are three modes offered in the Rollable OLED TV. When the TV is completely unrolled from the base is called full view. Where users see controls for music and information about the weather is line view while kept in a “zero view” users will be able to see only the base of the TV. Rollable OLED TV is priced Rs7500000.

Commenting on the brands reach to the remotest part of India, Gary Kim, vice-president and head of Home Electronics, LG Electronics, emphasises on importance of partnership with retailers.

Gary Kim, vice-president and head of Home Electronics, LG Electronics
Gary Kim, vice-president and head of Home Electronics, LG Electronics

“We are expanding our network by partnering with local retailers such as Vijay Sales and others to ensure our availability at every nook and corner of the country,” says Kim while talking to My Mobile on the sidelines of the launch event.

This has been observed that the TV viewing habits of consumers have changed drastically in a post-pandemic world, says Abhiral Bhansali, LG TV Product Head.

Abhiral Bhansali
Abhiral Bhansali, LG TV Product Head

According to Bhansali, consumers are actively looking for advanced and holistic viewing experiences from the comfort of their homes, especially in a post-pandemic world. “Keeping consumers interest in mind, LG known for its pioneer and global leadership in OLED technology, has been constantly perfecting and elevating technology to meet the evolving needs. However, the rollable TV is not going to the mass-market very soon.
The futuristic rollable TV has been shown off by LG has at various tech shows for the past few years, with the global availability announced last year.

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WhatsApp is ending support on these iPhones models, here’s why

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WhatsApp is ending support on these iPhones models, here's why

WhatsApp has become an integral part of our lives. Yes, we all know it. The app has held all of us connected since its arrival here. We can’t really function without checking up on all the updates from our day. Also, after the Covid hit the globe, its significance has only increased. However, have you ever thought that what if the platform suddenly disappears? How are we going to get the updates on that important meeting? What would be the possible way to decide on that weekend getaway? If not, then start imaging as WhatsApp is soon dropping its support on some iPhones and iOS versions. Check out if the list has yours too!

WhatsApp ending support on older iOS versions and iPhones

As per a fresh report published on WAPBetaInfo, the platforms have started giving warnings to the users who are still using the older iOS versions. So, the models running on iOS 10 and iOS 11 will not be able to access WhatsApp any longer.

WhatsApp ending support on older iOS versions and iPhones

So, this directly points towards the users of iPhone 5 and iPhone as both the models are not compatible with iOS 12. Hence, these users will be unable to use WhatsApp once the new modifications are implemented. According to screenshots received by WABetaInfo, and confirmed by the WhatsApp Help Center, it only lists iOS 12 and newer versions as supported and recommended by its operating systems. The thing to be highlighted here is that it doesn’t have any supporting information for the older iOS versions.

WhatsApp ending support on iPhones: Why upgrade to a newer version

While the reasons for the change are unknown, the instant messaging service frequently discontinues support for earlier versions of Android and iOS in order to offer new features that may not operate on those platforms. Additionally, WhatsApp always tries to improve its security by integrating new modifications, so this explains the whole plot.

Why upgrade to a newer version- Whatsapp ending support on iPhones

Another good reason to upgrade to the higher operating system is that the users will be able to use the updated software patches and security specs.

These users can still access it

Users with the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6s need not worry for now, as iOS 12 is still supporting the App. WhatsApp has also updated its FAQ page with these guidelines, saying, “We support iOS 12 or newer, but we recommend using the latest version available.”

This news comes just days after it was revealed that WhatsApp is working to improve its functionality with loads of new features. Here’s a quick overview of what the platform has planned for the coming days:

Download all your WhatsApp data

Reportedly, WhatsApp Desktop is developing a feature that would allow users to download all their account information easily. Users won’t even need to use the app on their phones. While it already allows users to download all the information it collects about them, it is still only available on mobile unless you are on a particular beta version of the desktop interface.

Silently exit the group

WhatsApp will soon allow the users to make a quiet exit from all unnecessary conversations as well as groups. The feature is called the Silent Exit which will allow the members to leave groups quietly. Also, other group members will not be aware of their exit, which is one of the best parts of it. As per the information on WABetaInfo, only the members who have left their groups and their group admins will be notified about it. WABetaInfo said, “WhatsApp normally adds a system message in the chat to inform all participants that you exited the group: this information will only show up to group admins in the future. Group admins should always be notified about what happens in their groups, so it is needed to show them who exited a group.”

Quick message reactions

The feature has made quite a thud in the market since its availability. It was also one of the most-awaited features on WhatsApp. Just like Instagram, users can now react to messages and save themselves from all the forced conversations they had to be part of before. You get five emojis and you can use whichever suits your conversation the best, Reactions feature on WhatsApp start rolling out today, says Mark Zuckerberg. Now you can easily show your affection and still walk away nicely from all the awkward texts using the heart emoji in your WhatsApp chats. Here’s a quick guide on how you can use the reactions if you still struggling to do it! Read here: Here’s your quick guide on how to react to any WhatsApp messages

Realme officially teases the “Naruto” Co-branded custom phone

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Realme officially teases the “Naruto” Co-branded custom phone

Realme has all geared up to celebrate its upcoming event- True My Mobile 618 in China. The dates are also set for this grand occasion. The event will be live on May 26, 2022, with many imminent launches witnessed by the world. We already have some glimpses like the Pad X 5G is coming on May 26, and then we have the Neo 3 coming. Now, adding to this sparkling list, Realme has also teased that it is bringing a new phone on its 618 celebration- The Naruto Phone!

RealmeXNaruto Phone: Release date

Realme has confirmed that the brand has reached official cooperation with “Naruto Shippuden”, and will officially release a joint customized mobile phone at the Realme 618 celebration event on May 26, 2022. The confirmation comes straight from Realme’s Weibo account.

RealmeXNaruto Phone: Release date

The phone will come with deep customizations, making sure to make the Naruto fans scream. The phone will be launched officially at the 618 celebrations at 2 pm IST.

RealmeXNaruto Phone: Expected key specs

The brand has already teased many images along with a short creative clip creating excitement among the fans. The promotional content also suggests that there will be a set of IP customized products at the Realme 618 celebration event on May 26.

The name of the upcoming Naruto edition phone reflects that it incorporates the soul of the character. Realme has also teased the packaging images for this latest customized phone.

RealmeXNaruto Phone: Expected key specs

Its packaging design uses the classic scroll of “Naruto” as an element, which greatly restores the visual performance of the original work. It also has the collaboration name engraved on the scroll.

At the same time, the quality of the first teaser video released by the official is also quite solid, and it restores the famous scene of the animation ends, which can be described as “full of feelings” for fans of the original work. The video is on the joint product. According to the news, in addition to this unannounced mobile phone, Realme will also launch a power bank with the same deeply customized appearance. Judging from the outgoing pictures, this power bank adopts the iconic orange and black contrast colour design of “Naruto”. It will also come equipped with a USB-A port and a USB-C port along with indicator lights and physical buttons. It has the picture of Naruto printed on the top part followed by the iconic logo on the back.

RealmeXNaruto Phone: cover

Moreover, according to the official announcement materials released by the brand, the new real machine will rekindle the youthful Also, in addition, it will also come with a co-branded gift box.

Some other significant launches at the Realme 618 event

Along with the customized Naruto phone, Realme has planned the launch of its other significant devices:

Realme GT Neo 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)

Realme Tablet X 5G

Realme Airbuds 3

Realme Q5 smartphone

 

 

 

 

OPPOHack 2022 calls for global tech talents to showcase their skills: Details inside

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OPPOHack 2022

Popular smartphone brand Oppo has come up with an international hackathon called OPPOHack 2022, which brings together a community of tech enthusiasts and innovators to tackle real-world problems through emerging technologies — Enhanced Visualization, Efficient Computation, and Unhindered Cross-device Connection. At OPPOHack 2022, organized in collaboration with hackathon-expert HackHub, you will explore more about the latest information on ColorOS, it said in a statement.

OPPOHack aims to create seamless interconnection between people and technology, with its vision to build a world that emphasizes user-centric ubiquitous service experience. Participants coming from different backgrounds and expertise will set sail in finding innovative solutions in unhindered cross-device connection as well as user-centric intelligent services in this hackathon catered to global technical talents, said the handset maker.

How to apply

The smartphone brand said OPPOHack is introducing a hybrid mode competition with 2 rounds of hackathons. The preliminary round of hackathon will not only be held offline in 2 co-host cities in the States, but will also accept online participation. Upon registration, participants will be asked to select 1 of the co-host hackathons which they will be joining, either in-person or virtually. The final round will be live online on all major streaming platforms. The official registration for the hackathon opened on May 23 at oppohack.com.

Oppo said, “As a participant, no matter where you are, our hybrid mode hackathon made joining the event easy. Through June to August, there are a series of tech garages that offer best-in-class concepts and skills you need to get started. For teams entering the final round, they will be getting first-hand developer resources and tools enabling them to create your dream project. Most of all, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, tech experts, and leaders in leading companies. In addition to a total cash prize of $40,000 USD, for winning projects, the chance to have your project invested and applied in the real-world is not just a dream.”

Key highlights

At OPPOHack 2022, participants will get a closer look at the latest updates on ColorOS 12, OPPO’s signature operating system with latest upgrades on design, connectivity, privacy and more. One highlight, as per OPPO, is the PC Connect, creating seamless interaction between your phone and computer. You can think of it as one brain across multiple screens, a step closer to ubiquity, it noted.

OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator

Apart from giving tech enthusiasts a chance to test their talent with OPPOHack 2022, OPPO has also launched the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to discover and support proposals and startups to make real-world positive impact.

OPPOHack has joined with 12 universities, 20 incubators, and over 500 individuals around the globe, and is the hackathon to collaborate as well as compete to solve the interconnectivity problems of tomorrow.

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OnePlus opens new office in Bengaluru, witnesses increase of nearly 50% in its India workforce

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OnePlus Bengaluru office

Premium smartphone maker OnePlus has announced the opening of a brand-new office space in India, welcoming employees back to work. This has been launched in line with the brand’s newly introduced hybrid work model, promoting seamless collaboration among teams and facilitating a cohesive work environment, said OnePlus in a statement.

The new OnePlus office is nestled in the heart of Bengaluru city, which is in the iconic UB City area on Vital Mallya road and spans across 18,000 sq. ft. spread across two floors. The company said it has been designed by the in-house design team and showcases vibrant installations of trendy illustrations and calming landscapes, fostering creative efforts. The new workspace, as per OnePlus, also provides exciting facilities including a wellness room and recreational area for employees to de-stress and unwind through the day.

OnePlus also implemented new, positive policies such as the OnePlus Revive and Pitstop initiative. The OnePlus Revive policy promotes greater flexibility for OnePlus employees by offering them the opportunity to work remotely for a period of two weeks, every six months, it said. In addition, the Pitstop initiative, promotes healthy work-life balance by offering employees the valuable opportunity to avail rest leaves every quarter.

Navnit Nakra, India CEO and Head of India region, OnePlus India, said, “At OnePlus, we prioritize the needs and wellbeing of our employees. Over the past two years, we witnessed work environments go through fundamental shifts. To better cater to the evolving work needs of our teams, we are excited to launch our new India office in UB City, Bengaluru. The office space is designed to effectively support our newly introduced hybrid work model, allowing employees to seamlessly collaborate across teams and benefit from a thriving work environment.”

“Apart from offering flexibility in work hours and location, we are taking active efforts to further healthy work-life balance among our employees through measures like OnePlus Revive and Pitstop initiatives. We are positive that these initiatives will promote an environment of holistic growth and wellbeing among our OnePlus employees,” added Nakra.

OnePlus witnessed a significant increase of nearly 50% in its India workforce in the first half of this year. Currently, the brand has 700+ employees as part of its India team, including the R&D team in Hyderabad.

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Moto E32s India launch imminent, key specifications surfaced online

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Moto E32s India launch imminent, key specifications surfaced online

Motorola India is reportedly gearing to launch its Moto E32s by the end of this month. According to the report, the Company is expected to launch its Moto E32s on May 27. However, Motorola is yet to make an announcement related to the reported launch of the Moto E32s.

Moto E32s India launch: Key specs

In addition to the launch date, key specifications have also surfaced online. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the India-specific device Moto E32s will be ultra-slim and stylish with a 90Hz refresh rate and 6.5-inch IPS LCD. The upcoming smartphone is said to be launched in Slate Gray. Another colour variant is yet to be confirmed. The reported device will run on Android 12.

Moto E32s, the rumoured new handset from Motorola is expected to have a hole-punch display and triple rear cameras. The leaked render also indicates that its design is identical to the Moto E32 that was unveiled in Europe recently.

The European model of Moto E32 was launched in the first week of May. It carries a price tag of EUR 149 (roughly Rs12,000) for the lone 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage variant.

Featuring a 6.5-inch HD+display with 90Hz refresh, Moto E32 is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM. It comes with a triple rear camera setup led by a 16-megapixel primary sensor and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via a microSD card (up to 1TB) through a dedicated slot. The phone gets its fuel from a 5,000mAh battery which is supported by 18W charging support.

The other reported key specifications of the Moto E32 are a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlocks support, dual-SIM card, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Connectivity-wise the Moto E32 is expected to have a dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port.

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Tech News Wrap: Instagram getting a fresh typeface..and more

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Tech News Wrap: Instagram getting a fresh typeface..and more

Xiaomi collaborates officially with Astro boy for Redmi 11T

Redmi and Astro Boy are together! Xiaomi has officially collaborated with the Astro Boy for its upcoming Redmi Note 11T. The brand has teased the upcoming smartphone via a Weibo post. The device is planned to launch in its native market on May 24, 2022.

Xiaomi collaborates officially with Astro boy for Redmi 11T

Xiaomi might also reveal its 11T series on the same day as well. It is expected to feature a 6.6-inches Full HD+ IPS LCD display and a Dimensity 8100 SoC processor. As for the optics, it will feature a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor and 120W fast charging.

Instagram getting a fresh typeface

Along with its updated logo, the brand also debuted its new typeface. Instagram Sans. The new typeface will be used across its brand and through other media formats such as advertising campaigns. The new typeface was designed “with our heritage in mind and includes multiple global scripts”.

Instagram getting a fresh typeface

The font will also be featured in the app itself, allowing creators to share in Stories and Reels. Instagram Sans isn’t just available in English and is applied to global languages as well. You can see some examples of the font in action in the image above.

Google Pixel Watch spotted on FCC certification

The much-rumoured smartwatch was finally in the vision of Pixel fanatics. While the showcase did offer a glimpse of how the smartwatch will look upon its arrival, we didn’t really learn any significant details about its specs.

Google Pixel Watch spotted on FCC certification

It was only until a few days back that we learned some of its highlights. Now, a new piece of information reveals the versions of the Pixel Watch, and as expected, it will arrive in an LTE version.

Motorola 200MP flagship camera phone coming in July

Motorola teased its upcoming flagship previously. Now it has finally revealed the launch timeline for this latest smartphone. The name of the device flashed as the Frontier with revealed specs and features. Now, comes an official update from the brand’s Chinese account that the flagship will sport a 200MP camera and launch in July.

 Motorola 200MP flagship camera phone coming in July

There’s no information about the date, however, the teaser says that the upcoming flagship will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

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