HMD launched the new Nokia 105 4G (2025) and Nokia 110 4G (2025), brings USB Type-C port

December 17, 2024

The Nokia 105 4G and Nokia 110 4G feature phones have been officially unveiled as the 2nd Edition models in Europe by HMD Global. Nokia feature phones are known for their reliability and simplicity, and these updates bring minor yet noticeable improvements.

Both Nokia 105 4G and Nokia 110 4G retain much of their classic aesthetic but add subtle refinements. Along with the Nokia logo on the back panel, the updated inscription, “HMD – Makers of Nokia Phones,” enhances brand recognition. The camera module was also simplified, reverting to the 2023 designs instead of the 2024 editions’ more modern design.

USB-C charging ports replace the antiquated micro-USB ports in the 2025 editions. By aligning with EU regulations, this change ensures convenience and universality for users. Additionally, the phones offer dual SIMs, 4G connectivity, VoLTE HD, FM radio, a 1450mAh battery, and a flashlight that activates with a single button press.

There is a 1.77-inch TFT screen on both phones with a resolution of 120×160 pixels. The Unisoc T107 processor powers both devices, ensuring smooth performance for basic phone functions. There is a QVGA camera on the back of the Nokia 110 4G 2nd Edition, which can be used for occasional snapshots. The Nokia 105 4G 2nd Edition, on the other hand, is a no-frills, reliable handset without a camera.

Nokia 105 4G 2nd Edition comes in classic black, while Nokia 110 4G 2nd Edition comes in vibrant blue and purple.

HMD Global has not yet revealed official pricing, but the phones have appeared on select European HMD websites, suggesting an imminent release.

HMD quietly announced cheaper HMD Arc featuring 13MP dual cameras.

December 17, 2024

For those seeking an affordable smartphone with essential features, HMD Global has quietly released the HMD Arc. The specs of the phone indicate an entry-level model that isn’t going to take up much space in your pocket. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.

Specs:

The new HMD Arc sports 6.52 inches HD+ (900 x 1,600p) IPS LCD punch-hole 60Hz refresh rate display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The HMD Arc comes with UNISOC SC9863A SoC is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. According to UniSoc, this is its first 4G chip with AI acceleration, but the 28nm node doesn’t exactly promise high performance. The storage can be expanded through a microSD card.

The HMD Arc features a dual camera with a 13MP main sensor. It comes with a secondary VGA depth sensor with an LED flash. There is a 5MP selfie shooter.

The connectivity option includes a USB Type-C port, Wifi, Dual SIM with 4G LTE, VoLTE support, a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, and GLONASS. It packs a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charge support. In addition to Android 13, the phone comes with a 2-year security patch guarantee, but no mention of OS updates. Further, the device is also splash-proof thanks to IP52 certification. The device measures 8.55 mm thick and weighs 196g.

Xiaomi delays the launch of new Redmi Turbo 4, here is when Turbo 4 Pro launching.

December 17, 2024

According to reports, MediaTek is developing a new Dimensity 8-aeries chip. Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the Redmi Turbo 4 will be the first phone to feature the new chip. The company has confirmed that the Turbo 4 will debut this month but has yet to release its official teaser. In a new update, Xiaomi’s executive revealed that the Turbo 4 launch has been delayed.

In response to a query about upcoming announcements, Wang Teng Thomas stated, “Plans have changed!. The Redmi Turbo 4’s upcoming launch may be postponed because of this.

According to reports, the Turbo 4 will be announced in January 2025. There is no clear explanation as to why the Turbo 4 has been delayed. Both online and offline, the Redmi K80 series is reportedly selling well in China. As a result of this success, more space may be available for the K80 lineup, causing priorities to shift. The launch of the Redmi Turbo 4 may be delayed, allowing for continued focus on the K80 series.

Digital Chat Station recently leaked information about the first Snapdragon 8s Elite phone launching in China in April 2025. Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is rumoured to be the first phone to feature it. According to reports, both the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and the iQOO Z10 Turbo will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Elite chip. According to the leak, OnePlus will also release a phone using Dimensity 9-series chips to compete with the Snapdragon 8s Elite.

According to rumours, Redmi Turbo 4 and Turbo 4 Pro will become Poco F7 and X7, respectively in Global regions.

Samsung India Support team reveals the One UI 7 Beta timeline.

December 17, 2024

Early this month, Samsung announced One UI 7 Beta, and the roadmap for the next release can be found on the Community pages.

It states that the first beta will be released today, December 16; the second beta will be released on December 23, and the third beta will be released seven days later, on December 30. Samsung India confirmed the news. Other beta-participating countries should see a similar timeline.

Samsung Members app users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have been seeded One UI 7 Beta.

Among Samsung’s new features are an AI assistant and call transcripts, as well as a refreshed, simplified interface. Reorganized camera controls, modes, and buttons have also been added to the camera app.

Samsung begins by highlighting its AI capabilities, including writing assistance tools that make writing and formatting text easier. Additionally, the AI assistant can summarize text, correct spelling and grammar, and format notes into comprehensive bullet points.

Similar to Google Pixel’s call transcript feature, AI includes call transcripts.

The design has also undergone a major change. In terms of look and functionality, Samsung went for a simpler approach. That’s what led to the new Now Bar. Your lock screen appearance will be de-cluttered with relevant activities from apps like Interpreter, Music, Recording, Stopwatch, etc. By doing so, you get instant access to the most important notifications and actions, so you don’t have to unlock them as often.

The camera also received UI improvements. The buttons, controls, and modes have been reorganized to make them easier to use. In addition, the viewfinder has been redesigned to provide a better preview of your stills and videos.

Oppo starts teasing the new OPPO Find N5, key specs leaked online.

December 17, 2024

Zhou Yibao, the Oppo Find series product head, took to Weibo to solicit feedback on the upcoming foldable smartphone. His poll asked users which upgrades they were most looking forward to in the next generation of large foldable devices. Several aspects were addressed in the poll, including lightness, performance, battery life, imaging, and wireless charging. Additionally, tipster Digital Chat Station leaked key specifications of the Find N5.

According to a previous poll conducted by the same Oppo executive, Oppo is likely to use the Oppo Find N5 moniker for its upcoming foldable phone. New poll options suggest that Find N5 will be improved in several areas. The responses of users will likely influence the priorities for the new model, ensuring that the enhancements are in line with consumer expectations.

Specs:

DCS reports the Oppo Find N5 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 50-megapixel triple camera setup with periscope telephoto lens, wireless charging, and ColorOS 15. A strong battery life, and a lighter, and thinner body will make the Find N5 a better choice than the Find N3. It will have an anti-fall construction and IPX8 waterproofing for durability.

DCS previously revealed that the Find N5 may come with a 5,700mAh battery. According to other leaks, it may have a battery with a capacity of approximately 6,000mAh. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is expected to power the N5, the world’s first foldable phone, which will be released in Q1 2025.

Oppo is reportedly developing the Find X8 Ultra and Find X8 Mini, compact flagship phones, along with the Find N5. It is expected that these devices will be available in China in January 2025. OnePlus Open 2 may be rebranded in some global markets as the Find N5.

OnePlus might be working on new OnePlus Ace 5s key specs along with launch timeline leaked.

December 17, 2024

On Dec. 26, OnePlus is expected to unveil the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro, equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets, respectively. OnePlus may add more devices next year, such as the Ace 5 Mini and Ace 5V.

According to speculation, the brand may also release new models, such as the Ace 5s and Ace 5s Pro. OnePlus may be working on an Ace 5 series handset powered by OnePlus’ Dimensity 9-series, according to tipster Digital Chat Station.

DCS has previously leaked that the OnePlus Ace 5 Mini will have a 6.31-inch display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 primary camera. The new leak says OnePlus will announce a Dimensity 9-powered flagship phone in April 2025.

The name of OnePlus’ Dimensity 9-series phone remains unclear at the moment. There are no details on whether the device will feature the existing Dimensity 9300 processor, the Dimensity 9400 processor, or the upcoming Dimensity 9400+ processor.

Due to its flagship chip. OnePlus Ace 5s branding is likely to appear on the device. OnePlus Ace 5V, on the other hand, is expected to be an upper mid-range smartphone, since its predecessor was equipped with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.

New leaks reveal an alleged OnePlus Ace 5s with a 1.5K OLED panel and a short-focus in-screen fingerprint scanner. Also expected are a 0809 vibration motor, a plastic middle frame, and a 7,000mAh battery.

Here is when OnePlus launching the cheaper OnePlus Ace 5 & Ace 5 Pro, key specs revealed.

December 17, 2024

OnePlus is expected to release two Ace 5 models for the Chinese market, such as the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro. As of yet, the company has not revealed the launch date for the Ace 5 series. A Chinese tech blogger shared a screenshot of the Ace 5 series’ reservations in China. The tipster also shared key specs for both smartphones.

According to an online reservation listing on a Chinese retailer’s site, reservations for the OnePlus Ace 5 series must be made by 14:30 on Dec. 26. As a result, it appears that the Ace 5 series will launch on Dec. 26.

Both the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro will have a 6.78-inch flat BOE X2 OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powering the Ace 5, as well as a 6,415mAh battery with 80W fast charging. Furthermore, the Ace 5 Pro will feature a 6,100mAh battery with 100W charging capability along with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The phones will have LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

In both Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro, a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS capability, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera will likely be included. It has been rumoured that the Ace 5 Pro will come with a Sony IMX906 primary camera, which may not be available on the standard model. No information was shared about the front camera of the Ace 5 series by the leaker.

Besides a metal middle frame, the Ace 5 series will have a short-focus fingerprint scanner and an alert slider. Android 15 is expected to be installed on the Ace 5 Duo, just as it was on the OnePlus 13.

Apple might finally hike up the prices of the upcoming iPhone 17 series later next year.

December 17, 2024

It seems the iPhone 17 line will cost more next year, according to a tweet from @Jukanlosreve. The tweet mentions that Jong Wook Lee, a senior researcher at Samsung Securities Research Center, said prices of the iPhone 16 line weren’t supposed to rise this year. When the iPhone 17 series is unveiled and preordered in September, Jong expects prices to increase.

Since the iPhone 17 line is going to be oddly priced anyway, the ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air could be the most expensive phone even though early reports indicate that it is expected to be equipped with less powerful specifications than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Accordingly, the iPhone 17 Air will feature the A18 application processor (AP) rather than the slightly more advanced A18 Pro AP found on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. There will also be just one rear camera on the new iPhone 17 Air, replacing the use of multiple cameras with computational photography.

The iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the iPhone 17 Plus, is expected to be priced at $1,299. Accordingly, the iPhone 17 Pro Max would cost $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro. As a result, Apple believes that the ultra-thin design of the new iPhone 17 Air will be more appealing to consumers.

The reason behind the hike:

On day one of his second term, President-elect Trump said last month he would impose 10% tariffs on shipments from China by executive order. Apple would have to pay more for shipping iPhone units from China to the U.S. since these tariffs are nothing more than import taxes.

The additional cost could either be eaten by Apple or passed on to consumers. Apple may blame a tariff increase, if indeed one is announced by President Trump after he takes office next month, for any increase in the iPhone 17 line price next year.

Realme will launch the first Ultra phone with Realme P3 Ultra in India, launch timeline leaked.

December 17, 2024

Realme will release a new P-series phone next year, the Realme P3 Ultra. Before its launch, team 91mobiles has exclusive information about the Realme P3 Ultra.

According to the source, Realme will launch the P3 Ultra on Indian shores at the end of January 2025. The source did not provide a specific date.

The device will also have a glossy back panel and be available in one shade: grey. The Realme P3 Ultra’s model number is RMX5030. It will come with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

As a part of the Realme P2 series, the company recently launched the Realme P2 Pro. With an Ultra model planned for the upcoming lineup, it’s safe to assume there will be additional variants, such as vanilla and Pro versions. On multiple certification websites, we spotted a few Realme phones that might be Realme P3 devices.

There were no other details revealed about the Realme P3 Ultra, such as its price, availability, hardware specifications, or design. We expect to learn more about the device in the coming days, so stay tuned.

Acerpure introduces new Acerpure Beauty’s Ionic Hair Dryer and Styler & Ionic Hair Dryer in India.

December 16, 2024

By entering the personal care segment, Acerpure India has expanded its product range. Two hair care products were introduced after the brand successfully launched air purifiers, air circulator fans, televisions (UHD & QLED), and water purifiers within six months.

Acerpure Beauty’s Ionic Hair Dryer and Styler (DS744-10W) and Acerpure’s Ionic Hair Dryer (HD364-10W) combine advanced technology with thoughtful design to meet the grooming needs of all hair types. With these products, you can achieve salon-quality results at home, with fast, effective, and healthy results.

Acerpure Beauty Ionic Hair Dryer and Styler:

Acerpure Beauty Ionic Hair Dryer and Styler weighs just 400g, making styling effortless without causing wrist strain. With its 75°C Intelligent Temperature Control system, it measures air temperature over 1,000 times per second and adjusts heat accordingly.

It comes with seven attachments: the Quick Dry Nozzle, Straightening Brush, Curly Brush, Wavy Brush, Air Volumizer, and Auto Wrap Curlers. In only three minutes, users can achieve sleek, straight hair, voluminous waves, or perfect curls.

With its 110,000 RPM brushless motor and 22 million anions, it reduces frizz and enhances smoothness and shine. One button press activates the Smart Clean Function, which improves the performance and durability of the device.

Acerpure Ionic Hair Dryer

Acerpure Ionic Hair Dryers offer ultra-fast drying and moisture retention, making them suitable for all hair types. With an Anion Technology Pro Dry Nozzle, it releases 22 million anions to minimize frizz. To prevent heat damage, the Side Air Vent introduces cool air.

The foldable design of this dryer makes it easy to move, and it features customizable modes like Child Dry, Scalp Dry, Style Dry, and Quick Dry. Users can adjust the airspeed and temperature settings on both devices, enabling them to create a personalized experience according to their preferences.

Pricing:

You can get the Acerpure Beauty Ionic Hair Dryer and Styler for Rs. 11,990, down from Rs. 24,990, and the Acerpure Ionic Hair Dryer for Rs. 2,490, down from Rs. 10,990.