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California Heat Wave Disrupts Twitter Data Centre; Service Operation Affected

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Twitter data centre
Twitter data centre

Twitter has quite a few data centres like one in Sacramento, California that houses many departments. The city is no stranger to heat waves and its netizens have experienced the worst of them for especially in the past decade or so.

A heat wave can be quite dangerous for you if you’re not careful because it can lead to side effects like dehydration, loss of appetite, skin problems due to blisters, and many others, which is quite dangerous to even think of.

Twitter is an important social media platform with billions of followers across the globe that every person wants to log into to pour their heart out in the form of tweets and pictures so when the site itself goes down due to technical issues, it becomes difficult for many users to handle the situation because they have become so dependent, even addicted, to it.

In Brief

It is quite astonishing to know that the data centre of one of the most popular social media platforms was taken offline due to a massive heat wave in that particular region due to which quite a few users were unable to access twitter on their desktop and apps.

In parallel to all this, Twitter is currently in troubled waters as it is engaged in a legal tussle with Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, after he offered to buy the microblogging service for a whopping $44 million in early 2022 but later backed off in July of the same year citing issue of payment to a former employee at Twitter.

Twitter data centre

The offline incident has occurred mere days after Twitter shareholders unanimously voted in favour of Elon Musk’s deal to acquire the service although the legal hearing is set to take place in October 2022.

The weather conditions were so severe in Sacramento that physical equipment services had to totally shutdown due to circumstances as a result of which service operations have lost redundancy with the only data centres operating being the ones in Portland and Atlanta.

For the unversed, redundancies are multiple data centres whose job is to ensure that services of large firms are readily available to users even if one of the data centres is inaccessible.

The company has not provided any detailed information about the situation but an inside source from Twitter has claimed that disruptions have not affected Twitter accessibility as the team was well equipped with tools and resources to manage things out properly.

Whatever the current situation maybe, Twitter might release official information on the matter very soon and put to rest all the rumours circulating regarding the matter once and for all.

Also Read: Twitter-Elon Musk Lock Horns for Upcoming Legal Battle; Company Approves Takeover

New MacBook Pro Laptop To Be Shipped; Apple Suppliers Ready

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New MacBook Pro

It looks like Apple is in no mood to stop and wants to register 2022 in its name by perhaps churning out the maximum number of devices this year. After the successful ‘Far Out’ event where everyone witnessed the launch of the much awaited iPhone 14 series alongside other devices, now users can tune in to Apple laptops.

It is not easy for a massive tech giant like Apple to live up to its sky high reputation and prove it at regular intervals with flying colours. To sustain yourself at the top spot is far more difficult than reaching it and the fact that Apple has been there for so long is testimony of its powerful status.

There are many tech giants renowned for creating some of the best laptops in existence like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and some others but when Apple brings out a brand new model of laptop, it becomes the talk of the town and both tech experts and common users start talking about it all the time until it is released in the market.

Apple suppliers

Brief Up

Apple is gearing up for the new MacBook Pro laptops that are 14 and 16 inches that will soon enter mass production phase in Q4 of 2022 and will be first ones to have new 5nm chipsets.

The shipments that were going on at a steady phase some time back have slowed down considerably but it won’t affect the company as much because it will suffer only a slight decline when compared to the top 6 PC brands in 2022.

It is the other PC brands that have been worst hit in terms of shipments with Acer declining to 33.2%, Asus experienced a YoY decline of 9.2%, Lenovo at 14.7%, Dell at 18%, and HP at 22.6%, which goes to show that Apple has been least affected due to decline of shipments when compared to its illustrious counterparts.

Also Read: Hackers hit Apple in $50M ransomware attack via MacBook supplier: Report

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G Launch Speculated; Device Appears on BIS India

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Infinix Zero Ultra 5G
Infinix Zero Ultra 5G

Whenever a new device is nearing its launch, it leaves users and tech lovers excited to try them out because they always want an upgraded version of the current model that they have, which they become extremely bored of within a short space of time especially the millennial generation.

There is a healthy competition between all tech giants and 2022 has been a great year for most of them be it Apple, Samsung, OPPO, iQOO, and many others with the former having just hosted the ‘Far Out’ event to launch their new iPhone 14 series of smartphones alongside other Apple devices.

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G

Infinix too is a big gun this year that is all set to launch its new smartphone model called Infinix Zero Ultra 5G as per certain tipsters who are constantly on the lookout for relevant information that they can share with the public prior to the launching of any device and pique their curiosity to gain as much info as possible.

Features & Specifications of Infinix Zero Ultra 5G

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G was recently spotted on the BIS India Database labelled with the model number U1800XIA, which is a subtle hint that the handset will be launched in India in due course and when it was flashed on the website with a 180W fast charging adapter, it left many people excited to learn more about it.

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G

It will come with a 6.7 inch AMOLED display screen and 120Hz refresh rate with a hole punch cutout at the centre that will house a selfie camera along with a 200 megapixel triple rear camera setup that will have an LED flash.

The handset will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC with a storage variant of 8GB RAM + 256G internal configuration. There are reports that it will be launched with in single storage configuration that may cost anywhere between Rs.25,000 to Rs.30,000, which many users might find affordable.

Coming to the battery power, it might be 4,700mAh units that will support 180W Thunder charge technology while the device itself, if reports are to be believed, could charge a 4,500mAh battery up to 50% in just 4 minutes.

Also Read: Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G Review: Reflection of Perfection

Amazon Kindle, Kindle Kids, Ebook Readers Launched; Details Inside

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Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle

In this day and age, we have become totally dependent on electronic devices mainly because they have reduced manual labour to a great extent. It is well known that the millennial generation is physically, mentally, and psychologically adept in multitasking, for which numerous examples can be given.

Kids pick up everything right from a young age, in stark contrast to the previous generation who took their own sweet time to learn things. In other words, they were late bloomers who had none of the modern day conveniences at their disposal like the millennials do.

Amazon Kindle

In Brief

When it comes to learning, it has become easier nowadays due to e-books, which kids find far more interesting than the hardbound books containing countless pages that they get from school, which have become obsolete with the passage of time.

Now, people of all age groups prefer reading and learning via electronic (e)-books and the trend has become quite popular since the past few years because everything is going digital then why should knowledge and education be left out?

Amazon has launched the brand new e-books on September 13, 2022, Amazon Kindle (11th Gen), and Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen), which are basically entry level e-readers that have many interesting features to their credit.

Not only will the kids learn everything in a simple manner but will enjoy doing so, which will not only renew their interest in learning new stuff but also increase their focus and concentration on their studies and help them in performing better academically.

Price & Specifications

Amazon Kindle (11th Gen) will be available at a starting price of $99.99, which is approximately Rs.7,900, while Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) is available at $119.99, which is around Rs.9,500, although they are available on in US from October 12, 2022, while their global launch in other parts of the world, including India, is yet undecided.

Amazon Kindle will come in four colour options viz. Dark Emerald, Black, Denim, and Rose fabris covers, while Amazon Kindle Kids will have three cover designs, which are Space Whale, Ocean Explorer, and Unicorn Valley.

Apart from the above, both Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kids will have 16GB of storage and a battery life of six weeks, a fact which has been confirmed by Amazon during their launch.

Both are equipped with a USB Type-C Port, thereby making them the last in the line of Amazon Kindle models to drop the micro-USB Port while, in addition, Kindle Kids will have a subscription offer with Amazon Kids+ Service where people can access content meant for kids.

Also Read: Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2022; Best Offers

Oppo K10x Pops Up on Retailer Websites; Launch Set for September 16

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Oppo K10x
Oppo K10x

Its raining devices left, right, and centre in September 2022 beginning with the launch of iPhone 14 series on September 7 at Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event where we got to witness iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max in their full glory along with Apple smartwatches and other devices from the company.

This month has been an excellent one for devices and with many other tech models lined up waiting to be launched, one can expect sparks to fly as eager tech experts are dying to give their two cents on any upcoming tech device.

Brief Summary

Oppo too doesn’t want to be left out it seems because its newest smartphone, Oppo K10x 5G, was seen on a retailer website and this is mere days before its official launch in China, which is set on September 16, 2022.

This will be a momentous occasion for Oppo given that it has had a successful phase in the past few years due to many of its devices receiving positive reviews from users and tech experts alike.

With the launch of Oppo K10x 5G, the company hopes to add another feather to its cap because once the model is well received in its home country, China, it will go places and meet similar responses from all over the world as Oppo has its hopes pinned on India, which is one of its biggest markets, as it is for other tech giants like Samsung and Apple.

Features & Specifications of Oppo K10x 5G

It is said to come with a 6.59 inch LCD display screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, as per a reputed tech website, which did not provide any information regarding its pricing and details.

oppo 10x

While it is confirmed that the device will be launched in China, the release date of the handset in global markets is, as of yet, undisclosed and many are hopeful that the company will reveal further information on the matter.

It will have a battery power of 5,000mAh units that will come with a 67W fast charging support along with a 64 megapixel primary rear camera that will be coupled with 2 megapixel rear cameras at the back while the front will sport a 16 megapixel selfie camera.

The handset is reportedly weighing 195g and 8.5mm in thickness while the variant is going to be 12GB RAM although the internal configuration is not out yet so one has to wait for more info on the matter.

All eyes are on September 16 when the device will be launched in China and users all around will be able to gain first hand information about the device, its price, and other specifications that are not public knowledge.

Also Read: OPPO is all set to launch the F21s Pro Series

Twitter-Elon Musk Lock Horns for Upcoming Legal Battle; Company Approves Takeover

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Elon Musk
Elon Musk

Twitter is one of the biggest social media platforms we have today with billions of subscribers worldwide where everyone comes together to share their thoughts and opinions on various matters.

It is said that the social media revolution led to print and electronic media becoming obsolete and today, in 2022, we are living in times when media is no longer the reliable/trustworthy fourth pillar of democracy it once was.

However, good times don’t last long and the same goes for Twitter as well because it is now in troubled waters after Elon Musk decided to purchase the platform for a whopping $44 million.

twitter

In Brief

Twitter was at the head of all other platforms during its launch in the mid 2000s and quickly became a platform for many people to vent out their suppressed thoughts that were otherwise lost in the dim of more vocal and powerful voices.

However, over the years, it has been mired in controversy due to becoming a hub of trolls that merely vent out their frustration that have nothing to do except constantly criticize successful people on the platform.

But nowadays, the platform is truly in a soup after Elon Musk came up with the offer of purchasing it and approached the company’s founders to strike a deal of a jaw dropping $44 million.

Twitter shareholders has approved of the offer from Elon Musk when they unanimously voted in favour of the deal in early September 2022, which is quite interesting to note as the legal battle between Tesla CEO Musk and Twitter is just a month away on October 17, 2022.

It was in early 2022 when Musk decided to purchase Twitter for a lump sum amount and everyone was shell shocked when he backed out from the deal later in July 2022, a decision that was met with raised eyebrows from common folks and tech experts alike.

Musk seems to have changed his mind as he no longer wants to go ahead with the deal and has therefore written to Twitter multiple times asking them to terminate the deal once and for all.

The reason given by Musk was that Twitter had given an undisclosed amount to a former employee who was reportedly a whistleblower named Peiter Zatko, which Twitter countered that the payment did not breach the terms and conditions of the deal whatsoever.

Conclusion

Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see when Twitter and Tesla engage in a courtroom battle beginning October 17 and how this case moves forward as arguments and counter-arguments will be presented from both parties that will lead to interesting twists and turns.

Also Read: Twitter Investors Asked to Approve Elon Musk’s Approved Sale

Tech News Wrap: iPhone 14 Plus Demand…and more

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Tech News

iPhone 14 Plus Demand

The ‘Far Out’ event held in California for the launch of Apple iPhone 14 series of smartphones and other Apple devices was viewed live by billions of people across the globe where people got to see the much awaited devices while sitting in the comfortable atmosphere of their home.

iPhone 14 Plus

It is quite an achievement for Apple to roll out one excellent device after another despite facing stiff competition from other tech giants who aren’t far behind in launching their own devices.

However, Apple has decided to change its strategy and is thinking of bringing in the iPhone 14 Plus in place of iPhone Mini, which it opines that people will prefer more compared to the latter.

The company has some bad news in this regard as they’re claiming that the demand for iPhone 14 Plus is much less than what iPhone 13 Mini received in 2021 and while it is too early to talk about the new device being a failure, the lack of interest among consumers has surely left the company baffled.

iPhone 14 Plus is a new variant compared to other models as it comes with a much larger screen along with upgraded features, which is the demand of many users nowadays, so one can only hope that things work out well.

Realme Narzo 50i Prime on Sale from September 23

Realme smartphone users are in luck as the new handset, Narzo 50i prime, is all set to go on sale on September 23, 2022, nearly three months after it was unveiled in June 2022 and met with positive reviews from users and tech experts alike.

real narzo 50i

Now with the date of sale mere days away, the level of excitement has increased manifolds as they will finally be able to try out the new features and upgraded specifics that will make it different from the previous models.

The handset will be available on Realme’s official website, Amazon.in, and a few other retail websites but Amazon Prime customers can purchase it starting September 22 from an online retailer.

Realme Narzo 50i Prime will be powered by Unisoc T612 SoC and can function easily on Android 11 based Realme UI R edition. It comes with a 6.5 inch HD+ LCD with an 8MP sensor for a single primary camera located at the back.

It also comes with a battery power of 5,000mAh units that supports 10W fast charging support and can charge through a microUSB port. It comes in two colour options viz. Mint Green and Dark Blue that cost Rs.8,999 and Rs.7,999, respectively.

Also Read: Realme GT Neo 3T launch teased by makers

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G Makes its Indian Debut

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G was a much awaited smartphone model because it was long due without the company revealing the exact date of launch. Now it has debuted in India thereby putting an end to all rumours and speculations, which has become a topic of discussion among many tech experts.

iQOO Z6 lite 5g

It is going to be the first smartphone in India that’ll be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Processor and the starting price will be under Rs.15,000 in the country while the usual features and specifications have already been made public.

Features & Specifications

The device will be up for sale from September 14, 2022 from iQOO’s official website and Amazon.in along with the regular e-portals where users can get them in two colour options- Mystic Night and Stellar Green.

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G handset is available in two variants, which are 4GB + 64GB that costs Rs.13,999 and 6GB + 128GB, which costs Rs.15,999. It weighs 194g that also includes 8.25mm thickness

It comes with a 6.58 inch FHD+ LCD screen along with a 120Hz refresh rate and has dual SIM slot. Its battery power is 5,000mAh units that supports an 18W fast charging support while its RAM can be extended up to 8GB.

Moto Edge 30 Ultra and Moto Edge 30 Fusion launched in India

Motorola seems to be giving Apple some sort of competition by launching two of its smartphones in quick succession viz. Moto Edge 30 ultra and Moto Edge 30 Fusion that will be a double bonanza for Motorola users in India while others too can learn more about the handsets to know whether it floats their boat or not.

Motorola Edge30 ultra

Flipkart is going to launch its Big Billion Days sale by the end of September 2022 and users will be delighted to know that these two handsets too are available for purchase at the sale, along with many other devices, where they can get excellent discount offers for all of them.

Both models will be available on Reliance Digital as well because the makers want to utilize the opportunity as it is a very big website portal that has some of the best devices from all tech giants, which will help users to learn about both Motorola smartphones in detail.

The common factor between them is that both will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series chipset, which is interesting since it doesn’t happen on a usual basis and is worth learning about.

Features & Specifications

Moto Edge 30 Ultra comes with a 6.67 inch full HD+ OLED display with a storage variant of 8GB RAM + 128GB internal configuration at a starting price of Rs.59,999 although the company has come up with an introductory offer where it will cost Rs.54,999 and has two colour options- Interstellar Black and Starlight White while the battery is 4,410mAh units.

Moto Edge 30 Fusion will come with a 6.55 inch full HD+ OLED display screen with an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant with a battery power of 4,400mAh units that supports 68W fast charging.

It comes with a starting price of Rs.42,999 in two colour options viz. Cosmic Grey and Solar Gold.

Also Read: Motorola Edge 30 Neo to Feature 4 Colour Options

Android 13 QPR1 Beta released, giving some hints about Android 13

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Android 13 QPR1 Beta

Killing the wait, the all-new Android 13 QPR1 beta is now inaugurated. The Android 13 QPR1 beta enters with style, and Google Play System Update for October 2022.

People are eagerly waiting for Android 13, but now Android 13 QPR1 beta has been released, which gives a variety of ideas for its upcoming stable version.

After launching Android 13, QPR1 beta, the new software parcels information about the next Pixel Feature Drop update. Now, Google has teased people that the officials are focusing on the operating system with other fabulous and much-needed updates. To accomplish the goal and to check whether all the features are working efficiently, the Android beta is rolled out for compatible mobile phones. Yet, Android 13 was made available earlier for all smartphones supporting pixel.

The Esper Senior Technical Editor Mishaal Rehman, in a group of tweets, said that google is putting on vigilance to numerous features adding to it; he also mentioned some rumoured updates, but we cannot see the elements in the Android 13 QPR1 beta update.

In the update, many improvisations and fixes have been made while succeeding users with some new and exciting features that include clear calling facilities, new Battery Health settings, and much more, so let’s converse about the update in detail to make techies satisfied.

Android 13 Qpr1 Beta Update New Features

In the past, if you were tolerating background noises bothering you on a call, then in the new Android 13 QPR1 Beta update, a clear calling option is added to diminish the noises. Further, the feature will work for most mobile networks. Still, one cannot take advantage of the feature while on a Wi-Fi call.

You can enable the crystal clear calling feature without any root simple by pursuing xthis shell command:

adb shell settings put global settings_enable_clear_calling true

Then you have to head towards settings, and then the sound and vibration bar will now see an option of clear calling, and you can enable it.

Even the new setting page will show input about battery health, whether low, peak or stable. It will provide some more valuable information related to health factors. Jabbing on its UI, the UI is now cleaner and more attractive than before.

An updated Pixel Recorder app is fitted in the Android 13 QPR1 Beta, and now the app will accommodate more controls in it with a more prominent play/pause button and freshly added Safety Center that will help in maintaining better privacy than before.

The safety centre is a Privacy and security setting section that is blessed with some high-tech features that are being appreciated a lot all over the internet. Better support for spatial audio, desktop mode added with new and quick Settings, and Bluetooth LE Audio will make a tech geek blush secretly.

For screen savers, a few quick settings are added to fix the issue related to Fingerprint Unlock and System UI Crashes. Even the “Currently recording” bug reported is now solved in the update with some changes on the notes.

Currently, the Android 13 QPR1 is solely launched for Pixel 4a (4G and 5G), the Pixel 5a, the Pixel 6a, the Pixel 5, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro. Coming on the stable version of Android 13 QPR1, it’s confirmed that it will not be launched before December 2022.

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Nokia 5710 XpressAudio: 4G Handset With in-built wireless earbuds

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Nokia 5710 XpressAudio
Nokia 5710 XpressAudio

HMD Global is considered the home of Nokia Smartphones that has a massive global reach, which is mainly due to the countless handsets it has churned out for a long time with the latest one too being highly anticipated.

Nokia 5710 XpressAudio

It recently announced the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio, which is going to be a brand new 4G feature handset that will celebrate the XpressMusic heritage and comes with in-built wireless earbuds that are stored and charged within device itself.

The design is highly innovative when paired with loudspeakers, audio control buttons, and a large battery that guarantees seamless audio for any situation, which is something that youngsters would love.

Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones said: “We are elated at the great response received for Nokia 8210 4G , Nokia 2660 Flip from our fans . The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is the latest addition in our Nokia Classics portfolio. The new phone delivers audio freedom through game-changing design. It takes the most-loved features of Nokia 5310 and makes it even better by integrating wireless earbuds, boosting the battery, having dedicated audio control keys, and 4G. Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is designed for music lovers and the millions of people around the world who rely on feature phones for daily communication and are experiencing the rapid 4G takeover of 2G and 3G networks.”

Features

The handset is available on Nokia’s official website at the starting price of Rs.4,999 and will be available across all leading retail outlets, partner online stores from September 19, 2022, which is being eagerly anticipated.

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio meets any audio needs 24/7 and has totally dedicated music buttons that make playback easy to manage along with the in-built MP3 player stores thousands of songs, and wireless FM radio that keeps you in the loop at home or during travel provides excellent sound quality.

Nokia

The handset also has detachable wireless earbuds that deliver on convenience and when are housed beneath a sleek and robust slider on the back of the phone when they are not in use thereby saving you space in your pocket.

The wireless earbuds will also be compatible with your smartphone should you wish to switch between devices, which happens way too often as youngsters can’t stay put on one particulr task.

Apart from excellent built-in quality, the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is quite reliable to give you a great experience every time you answer a call or listen to a playlist of your favourite songs for hours.

Then there is the 1450 mAh battery power that delivers hours of talk and playback time and lasts for weeks on standby. The call quality on wireless earbuds is complete with the help of environmental noise cancellation while the handset itself comes with the one-year replacement guarantee.

Design

It comes with an exquisite and stylish design that comes in four colour options viz. white/red and black/red colour combinations apart from having a rounded shape meant for improving your grip.

Also Read: Nokia 8210 4G launched in India

OnePlus 11 Pro to Come with Upgraded Features; Details Inside

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OnePlus 11 Pro
OnePlus 11 Pro

OnePlus, along with Apple and Samsung, has had a great 2022 with many devices coming out one after another. After the launch of iPhone 14 series along with other devices at the Apple ‘Far Out’ event held on September 7 2022, OnePlus too has an upcoming device that is in the pipelines whose launch date and feature announcements may happen anytime now.

OnePlus 11 Pro is all set to come out by the end of 2022 with the makes hoping that it will meet with the same response as their previous devices.

It wasn’t specified as to whether it will be 11 Pro or any other device that was going to be launched at that time but now with the latest reports, things are, more or less, confirmed, at least by tech experts.

While the speculations abound regarding its features & specifications, there have been pictures circulating online of a new device that many people are speculating to be OnePlus 11 Pro, which is also going to be the company’s flagship model for 2023 that will feature some new features.

OnePlus 11 Pro

Brief Up

The features include Hasselblad-branded rear cameras and a tri-state alert slider among others but the images circulating are said to be the early prototype versions of OnePlus 11 Pro, which strongly suggest that the handset will come with a triple rear camera setup that has an LED flash.

The OnePlus logo is also clearly visible in the rear panel centre while the camera module has a half-pill shaped boundary around it while there is a hole-punch cutout in the front positioned at the top-left corner of the display.

Among other features, it is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which is speculated to be an SM8550 chipset while the main motive for the device would be to have an exquisite texture and topnotch performance, which has been made clear in the leaked images.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC might be launching at the Qualcomm Summit 2022 Event and will be hosted from November 15 to November 17, 2022, with many also theorizing that OnePlus 11 Pro will also be launched at the said event.

Nonetheless, speculations are more or less mere theories that may or may not turn out to be true so one can only wait for official confirmation from OnePlus, which might happen any time and it has left both users and tech experts in a state of anticipation as they are waiting with bated breath for any hint of news of the upcoming handset.

Also Read: OnePlus launched Nord wired earphones in India with a microphone all details.