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Tecno Phantom X2 Series Launches on December 7

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Tecno Phantom X2 Series
Tecno Phantom X2 Series

Highlights

  • Tecno Phantom X2 tipped to pack a 4,700mAh battery
  • The upcoming Tecno phone could sport a 6.7-inch display
  • Tecno Phantom X2 may feature an upgraded camera performance

In Brief

Tecno Mobile is one of the biggest Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the country along with Vivo and both tech giants have come out with outstanding devices over the past years and most of them have been well received all around.

It launched its Tecno Phantom X series in April 2021 and is all set to come out with the latest flagship model called the Tecno Phantom X2 smartphones, which includes two handsets viz. Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro.

It is quite sad that Tecno isn’t talked about as much as other tech giants like Apple, Samsung, Google, OPPO, among others but it goes without saying that it is no less than any of its illustrious rivals when it comes to devices and gadgets.

The Tecno Phantom X2 launch date in India has been confirmed by the makers as the company announced that the models will be launched on December 7, 2022 with improved features that will be in the form of multi-exposure and complex HDR shooting modes where users can get better shooting experience in low-light conditions.

Tecno Phantom X2 Price and Specification in India

Tecno Phantom X2 might come with a 6.7 inch AMOLED display screen and might be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC chipset under the hood, along with one fast Cortex-X2 core at 3 GHz, three A710 cores at 2.85GHz, and lastly, four power-efficiency cores at 1.8GHz.

Tecno Phantom x2

Tecno has confirmed that Phantom X2 series will be the flagship models of the company trailblazing innovation and creativity that may also come with a top-end SoC on the TSMC 4nm process node, which has been designed in a way so as to consume low power and give a better performance than its predecessors.

It may also have a battery capacity of 4,700mAh units, along with upgraded camera features, which might include triple rear camera setup at 50-megapixel at the back, 13-megapixel, and 8-megapixel, while the storage variant might be 8GB RAM/256GB, along with an Android 11 OS.

Also Read: Tecno’s much-awaited Phantom X set to debut in the coming week: Expected specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE Features Revealed

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE

Highlights

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE said to come with at least 4GB of RAM
  • It is likely to feature Android 13 with One UI 5.0 skin on top
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE said to sport an LCD screen

Brief Summary

Samsung is soon going to launch its newest smartphone model, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, in early 2023 and has launched quite a few of them in the past couple of years, with most of them being received well by both masses and classes.

However, Samsung doesn’t just excel in the smartphone department alone but has rolled out excellent tablets as well, with the latest one having been announced with new features that the users will be excited to know about

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE, touted to be the successor to Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, will soon be launched at a global level as the company had announced it a few weeks back but no precise date has been revealed as of yet, which means that it is still in development phase.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE

You can always rely on tipsters to come up with relevant information about a device prior to its release, which happened in this case as well as a tablet with the model number SM-X506B was spotted online in September 2022 where relevant thing regarding its specifics were revealed.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: Check out the specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE Expected Specifications

According to leaked reports, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE will not come with an AMOLED display but an LCD panel and stylus pen, which was the same as Tab S7 FE, its predecessor although its display screen is speculated to be larger than others.

Tab S8 FE will sport a 120Hz refresh rate and might run on Android 13 OS, while it will be powered by the MediaTek MT8791V chipset, also known by the codename Kompanio 900T, which can be easily compared to Dimensity 900 SoC.

In addition, the tablet will also support 5G connectivity and will be equipped at least with a 4GB RAM and might also feature Samsung’s One UI 5 interface at the top, given that it will run on Android 13 OS.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – Release date, Specifications, Features and Price in India

iPhone 14 Pro Max is the fastest, according to Ookla

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iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro Max - Key Features

With the iPhone 14 Max Pro specifications, the phone has proven to be the best yet again in the fastest 5G category.

Which phone has the highest 5G speed in the world. Is it iPhone 14 pro max? Or some other smartphone. Well, we do not know about the world but we do know that the Apple iPhone 14 pro max is the fastest in 10 countries. How? you ask. Well, tech company Ookla conducted a test and the reports are in. Apple and Samsung look to be in the lead when it comes to smartphones that are providing users with the quickest 5G speeds, according to Ookla, on handsets that are the top 5G performance in regions with active 5G connections. The research, released on November 21st, states that Samsung led the charts in three of the top 10 examined nations with operational 5G networks, while Apple’s iPhones Max Pro topped the rankings in four of those countries. Furthermore, Apple, led by the iPhone 14 Pro Max in the US and UK markets, is present in eight of the top 10—in all markets, with the exception of China and the Philippines while Samsung is only available in at least six of the top 10 nations.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max tops the list in the US, according to the Ookla analysis, with average download speeds of 177.2 Mbps. With speeds of 171.2 Mbps, it is the best-performing 5G phone in the UK as well. However, Motorola’s Moto G 5G Plus, which recorded average 5G download rates of 358.4 Mbps, has the highest 5G speed of any handset in any market. However, Motorola is not generally associated with the top-ranking 5G smartphones. Along with Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series and the OnePlus 9 lineup, Apple’s iPhone 13 line and the upcoming iPhone 14 Max Pro models are among the list’s most reliable smartphones. It is significant to note that India is not included on this list since 5G services are currently being implemented there and are not yet reliably accessible throughout the whole nation.

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Ookla evaluated the 5G performance of phones with a “market share of higher than or equal to 0.5% of all devices and a minimum sample size of 100 devices in a particular market” using its Speedtest Intelligence measures. Ookla notes that performance might differ from country to country. Testing was done using the 5G providers that were accessible in each nation.

In addition, Ookla provides a set of precise standards by which it evaluated its survey for the September quarter. According to the company’s statement, “Our investigation investigated the five 5G devices with the highest growth rates in a certain nation.” A device has to have a market share of at least 0.5 percent of all devices and a minimum sample size of 100 devices in a specific market to be included. Only 5G samples from each 5G provider in a particular nation were included in each market we looked at. Therefore, performance undoubtedly varies between networks and between nations, but this gives you an idea of what you might typically anticipate.

How to Download Aadhaar, PAN card on Your WhatsApp

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How to Download Aadhaar card on Your WhatsApp

Now you can use your WhatsApp account to download important documents such as your Aadhaar card or PAN card. Want to know more? Read on to know more about the increasing influence of WhatsApp on rendering services and how you can use the app on your smartphone to download some of the most important identity documents.

Even though WhatsApp started as an instant messaging service app, it has now become a tool to expand reach used by businesses and organisations all across. The app is today widely used for reaching out to potential customers, improving customer experience, enhancing employee satisfaction, and increasing overall business profitability. Users, on the other hand, can use WhatsApp for innumerable tasks that include everyday essential activities such as shopping, online meetings, and making payments among other uses. The app is not limited to businesses though, even various government organisations have started using WhatsApp to provide necessary services.

The e-governance portal of the Government of India, MyGov Helpdesk has launched a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot for its users to access various services. Now, different government documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards can be easily downloaded using the WhatsApp chatbot download facility. It makes the entire process easier since users now don’t have to navigate through websites and enter their details for getting a soft copy of their essential documents. A chatbot is instantly available and can easily be accessed by anyone with an active mobile number that is registered with the Government of India and a smartphone to access WhatsApp chatbot.

Apart from having your mobile number registered, there is also another requirement for this service to work smoothly. Users have to save their Aadhaar and PAN details in the government digital wallet for Indians named DigiLocker. Simply download the DigiLocker app on your Android or iOS smart devices and log in to the app using your registered mobile number. Once logged in to the app, search for Aadhaar and PAN services and make sure you link them to DigiLocker. This ensures easy easy access to those documents.

How to download Aadhaar, PAN Card on Your WhatsApp

How to Download Aadhaar card on Your WhatsApp

Step 1. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone and go to the Add New Contact option which allows you to add any contact.

Step 2. As the next step, or before the first step, ensure that you save the number – 9013151515 in your smartphone contacts.

Step 3. Next, start a chat with this saved (9013151515) number. You can send either a “Hello” or a “Namaste” to start the chat session. The bot responds to the first message with more options for the users to choose from.

Step 4. Choose from “DigiLocker Services” or “Co-WIN Services” when prompted

Step 5. Select the DigiLocker option and click “Yes” when asked whether you have a DigiLocker account.

Step 6. Next, enter your Aadhaar number when prompted.

(In case you do not have a DigiLocker account, the MyGov chatbot will ensure that it is created for you. For those who already have an account, however, a verification step will be added with an OTP being sent to the registered mobile number.)

Step 7. After verification is completed, all the linked services will be visible on the smartphone screen. All the documents are automatically indexed with their numbers in the app.

Step 8. Next, to download the documents, users will have to enter the indexed numbers associated with their Aadhaar and PAN card and the WhatsApp chatbot will send a PDF version of the documents back.

Mark Zuckerberg to Continue as Meta CEO in 2023

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Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO

Highlights

  • The report claimed that Zuckerberg has decided to step down himself and it will not “affect metaverse”, his multi-billion dollar project.
  • Despite serious concerns raised by investors and industry experts, Zuckerberg is determined to aggressively push his Metaverse dream.
  • Earlier this month, Zuckerberg sacked more than 11,000 employees — about 13 percent of the global workforce.

What Does the Report Say?

When the social media revolution happened during the mid-2000s, there were three new platforms that were launched- Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, that quickly captured the imagination of the general public.

The interesting thing is that all three continue to be popular even today, so many years later, even though there have been massive changes taking place ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter for a whopping $44 billion and that too after a year-long courtroom battle with the company.

Facebook was co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg, who has also served as its CEO since then, where in the process it has also been renamed Meta. In the midst of massive layoffs in tech companies like Twitter and Google, there were strong rumours floating that Mark Zuckerberg might step down as Meta CEO.

Meta CEO

The layoffs in question were happening due to slow network growth in all of the aforementioned platforms due to which many reports abounded that Zuckerberg was resigning from his coveted post after nearly two decades.

However, the reports were confirmed to be untrue as Meta has issued a clarification that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will continue to remain so in even in 2023 because he wants to move ahead with his ambitious Metaverse project.

Zuckerberg himself has sacked more than 11,000 employees, which is a whopping 13% of the global workforce that extended hiring freeze through the first quarter of 2023, while net revenue declined by 4% in the third quarter, coming down to $27.7 billion.

Many investors have invested heavily into the Metaverse dream that is worth billions of dollars but owing to the speedily declining revenue of Meta, they too are beginning to lose faith on the project and wondering whether it will ever come to fruition.

Also Read: Facebook CEO Lays Off 11,000 Meta Staff; Offers Justifications

Conclusion

Many tech experts, including Meta CFO David Wehner, have attributed the decline in revenue to inflation, while the investors are advising the company to drop their workforce by 20% and refrain from making any more investments in the Metaverse project.

Given the situation, it will be difficult to say how things will turn out for Meta and whether Zuckerberg’s ambitious Metaverse project will ever see the light of the day or not, while the revenue decline continues to be a matter of serious concern.

Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg introduces Meta Accounts and Meta Horizon profiles for VR

HP to Layoff Nearly 6,000 Employees Owing to PC Market Decline

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HP layoff nearly 6000 Employees
HP

Why HP is Making Layoffs?

HP Inc. is a name that everyone is familiar with as it is one of the biggest multinational organizations involved in Information Technology (IT) that develops and manufactures PCs, laptops, printers, among other things, including 3D printing solutions.

Since the past few weeks, the news of Elon Musk laying off thousands of Twitter employees all over the world owing to lack of performance has been discussed time and time again, with Musk also initiating an ultimatum to his remaining employees to work harder or meet the same fate.

It looks like HP too has decided to follow in Twitter’s footsteps and is in the process of laying of around 4,000 to 6,000 employees as the PC market has declined to an abysmal rate and it is this market decline that has become a major problem for all the tech companies in general.

This has been tech layoff season as of late with Twitter, Google, and now, HP is firing employees at a steady pace for various reasons. HP’s fourth quarter of 2022 has been revealed in its earning report and the company hopes to reduce gross global headcount by laying off 4,000 to 6,000 employees, which is nearly 7 to 11% of its entire workforce.

The company is apparently working on a ‘Future Ready Transformation Plan’ where it is estimating gross-rate cut savings of nearly $1.4 billion by the end of fiscal 2025, whilst restructuring and other charges of approximately $1 billion.

Fiscal 2022 has not been good for HP Inc. and its subsidiaries as the company’s net revenue for the year was $63 billion, which was a 0.8% drop from the previous fiscal year’s performance.

The net revenue of Personal Systems has been down by 13% year over year at $10.3 billion, while the printing net revenue was down by 7% at $4.5 billion. Overall, it can be said that the PC market is going through a rough patch at a global level following a major boom in the post Covid 19-era.

HP layoff nearly 6000 Employees

It goes without saying that tech jobs cuts continue across big name business and with the laying off of nearly 6,000 employees, HP Inc. hopes to regain some lost ground in the near or distant future as global shipments have totaled 74.3 million units during third quarter of 2022, which is a 15% drop in sales.

Also Read: HP Inc. to bridge digital divide among underserved communities in India through PATH

Snapdragon 782G: This is the future’s best-selling Qualcomm chip

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 replaced the Snapdragon 778G Plus. 778G+ will be replaced by Latest 782G Snapdragon processor. Let’s examine Qualcomm’s latest chip.

In the beginning of this year, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC as a replacement for the Snapdragon 778G Plus mobile platform that was announced in the previous year. Qualcomm has improved the capabilities of the Snapdragon 778G+ by releasing the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G central processing unit (CPU). The new mobile platform is almost identical to the one that came before it, with just a few minor modifications here and there. Let’s take a look at the most recent Qualcomm chipset, shall we?

Similar to the Snapdragon 778G+, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G is a chipset manufactured on a 6nm process and equipped with an 8-core Kryo 670 CPU and an Adreno 642L GPU. The CPU has the same core arrangement as the 778G+: one Kryo 670 prime core (Cortex-A78) that operates at 2.7 GHz but may be modified up to 200 MHz faster; three Kryo 670 gold cores (also Cortex-A78); and four Kryo 670 silver cores. All of these cores are clocked at 2.7 GHz (Cortex-A55).

Qualcomm asserts that the central processing unit (CPU) is now 5% speedier and the graphics processing unit (GPU) is now 10% quicker than it was in the Snapdragon 778G+.

Resolutions of up to 200 MP are possible with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, just as they were with its predecessor. According to Qualcomm, the level of detail in images shot at 200 megapixels has risen. Additionally, it utilises the same Qualcomm Spectra ISP, which enables it to handle triple 14-bit ISPs, Quick Charge 4+ (which can charge the device to up to 50% capacity in 15 minutes), and Fused AI Accelerator architecture.

Snapdragon 782G

In terms of connection, Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6700 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth v5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, allowing for transfer rates of up to 2.9 Gbps and providing plenty of room across the 6 GHz band. Both mmWave and sub-6GHz frequencies can be supported by a single Snapdragon X53 modem from Qualcomm.

At the beginning of this month, Qualcomm debuted its premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU at the Snapdragon Summit 2022, which was held in Miami. After a few weeks, the company debuted the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G system-on-chip (SoC). The previous Snapdragon 778G+ processor has been replaced with this new CPU, which only provides very small improvements.

Even though Qualcomm has not announced a sale date, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G is anticipated to make its debut inside the Honor 80, which will be released later on today. This is despite the fact that Qualcomm has not mentioned a release date. It’s possible that high-end Samsung mid range phones like the Galaxy A74 might benefit from using this chipset.

Flipkart Offers Massive Discount on iPhone 12

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iPhone 12
iPhone 12

Highlights

  • Apple iPhone 12 is available at a massive discount on Flipkart.
  • The device was retailing in the range of Rs.51,000 to Rs.56,000.
  • The iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.

Discount Offer on iPhone 12

Apple has launched countless devices in the past and most of them have been extremely well-received and today, in 2022, the company has evolved into such a massive tech giant that people don’t think twice before placing their trust in its devices and gadgets.

There are many Apple users that will not hesitate before purchasing an Apple product even if they have to spend a small fortune on it for they know very well that it will prove to be worth every penny they spend.

iPhone 12 was launched in October 2020 and became one of the biggest selling smartphones of the year, while continuing to maintain the momentum even now, two years later, despite iPhone 14 series already having been launched.

Those who had aspired to buy iPhone 12 upon release but couldn’t due to budget constraints are in luck because Flipkart, one of the biggest e-commerce portals in India, has come up with a massive discount offer for the device that many users will be interested in knowing about.

iPhone 12 was retailing in the range of Rs.51,000 to Rs.56,000 can now be purchased for Rs.49,000 but the base variant with 64GB internal storage can be purchased for Rs.48,999 on Flipkart.

iPhone 12

Debit/Credit card holders of Federal Bank can get an instant discount of 10% up to Rs.1,500, which makes the final price Rs.47,499, which isn’t all, by the way, as users can avail a further Rs.17,500 off on exchange, following which its price is brought way down to Rs.29,999.

Also Read: iPhone 12 Available at Discounted Price on Amazon

iPhone 12 Full Specifications

There are many users still out there who are in a dilemma on whether to go for Flipkart’s iPhone 12 discount offer or not because they’re not familiar with its features and specifications.

For the unversed, iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display where the peak brightness is up to 1200 nits, and it is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chipset with a base storage of 4GB RAM/64GB internal configuration

It also has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP main lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP lens at the back for taking selfies, while both front and rear cameras support 4K at 60fps, 30fps, along with another Cinematic 24fps.

The battery capacity is 2,815mAh units, which might seem small to many users but with moderate usage, it manages to sustain for a whole day and, what’s more, it boots on iOS 16 as well.

Also Read: iPhone 12 Price Fixed on Flipkart; Details Inside

Realme GT, Neo 2 Gain Early Access to Android 13 OS

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Realme GT
Realme GT

Highlights

  • Realme Narzo 50 5G, GT 5G, and GT Neo 2 5G have received early access to Android 13.
  • Realme has also started rolling out the open beta update for realme 9i.
  • The upgrade is said to add a tonne of new features and modifications.

Realme Android 13 Early Access Programme

The year 2022 will come to an end in a couple of weeks and this has been a year when Apple came out with iPhone 14 series in September, Google came out with Pixel 7 series the very next month, and there are a slew of other devices that are set for launch for the remainder of the year and early 2023.

Among all the big tech giants, Realme is a new player in the game as it was launched in 2018 as a sub-brand of OPPO but eventually ventured out to become its own brand, which itself is a huge achievement and Realme deserves all the praise for it.

In the midst of it all, Realme too launched its new model, Realme Narzo 50, back in February 2022, along with Realme GT and Realme GT Neo 2 in 2021, all of which were quite well received by the general public.

Realme Narzo

The latest news is that Realme has started an Android 13 Early Access Programme for some of its devices, which includes the ones mentioned above and they all will get to experience Android 13 OS.

This new upgrade will add a slew of features and modifications that users can utilize to their advantage and all those who participate in the programme will get the liberty of to test out early access features on the Realme phones they’ve purchased.

The features of Realme UI 3.0 is based on Android 13 OS where the beta programme will allow Realme users to get a hands-on experience of the new features, although users need to be warned that they might experience bug issues and some apps may not function properly since it is an early software.

Therefore, makers are not encouraging users to download the early access software on their primary smartphones because they’re likely to experience these problems immediately.

Among the features that Android 13 promises, it has countless customization choices for the millennial generation, which, in any case, has a huge imagination that it uses to put its creativity and innovation at work, especially when it comes to gadgets.

Users can copy text and media from one Android smartphone and paste it to another with just one click, while colour theming can also be expanded to more applications, language preference at app level is also left to the user, and last but not the least, privacy controls can also be improved.

Also Read: Realme 10 Pro Series Launched; Details Inside

Realme GT 5G Full Specification Price in India

Realme GT Neo 2 5G comes with a 6.62 inch Super AMOLED display screen, along with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, while it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.

It comes with a triple rear camera setup of 64MP primary sensor at the back, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro-wide lens, with a 16MP selfie camera in the front for taking selfies.

The battery capacity is 5,000mAh units that comes with a 67W fast charging support, which is why it has become so popular among the masses.

Also Read: Realme GT Neo 4 Launch Speculated; Tipster Reveals Specifications

Motorola’s Penang 5G Smartphone under Work; Specifics Leaked

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Motorola Penang 5G
Motorola Penang

Highlights

  • The Motorola smartphone is said to feature 4GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB of storage.
  • The upcoming smartphone will be sold in Basalt Blue and Opal Silver colours.
  • The smartphone, codenamed ‘Penang’, will likely feature a hole-punch selfie camera.

Brief On Motorola Penang 5G Budget Phone

It goes without saying that 2022 has been one of the best years for smartphones with the likes of Apple and Google rolling out some of the much awaited models this year in the form of iPhone 14 series and Pixel 7 series, respectively.

In the midst of it all, Motorola too is coming out with a budget friendly model called Penang, which is currently being worked on with the moniker ‘Penang 5G’, which implies that it will be a 5G model that will soon see the light of the day.

The moniker is named after the Penang state of Malaysia, which is quite strange for a company to name their device after the state of a country and that too from Malaysia as such a thing is rarely heard of.

Motorola smartphones do come at affordable prices but never compromise on the quality of the product like longevity factor, design, battery life, etc. even though the price of Motorola Penang 5G has not been revealed as yet.

Motorola Penang 5G

There are strong speculations that it will be a lower-end to mid-range 5G smartphone as the pictures that have been leaked indicate to be so but other than this, there is little that is known about the device as a whole, but it is confirmed that the device will have the same root codename with Penang 4G and Penang+.

Expected Design & Specifications of Motorola Penang 5G

If the leaked reports are anything to go by, Motorola Penang 5G will come with rounded corners and flat sides so that it becomes easier to hold, as the pictures clearly indicate, while there are two camera cutouts on the top left and the back is flat.

There is a huge top bezel and thick chin in the front, while the storage variant is speculated to feature 4GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB internal configuration and the device itself will come in two colour options viz. Opal Silver and Basalt Blue.

Also Read: Motorola Hints at New Smartphone Concept; Details Inside

Conclusion

That is all there is available regarding the upcoming Motorola Penang 5G smartphone model although the model number has been revealed as XT-2313 that will be coming to all three major US carriers very soon.

Also Read: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Gets 5G Support; Other Phones to Follow Suit