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The iQOO 10 and 10 Pro have just launched with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoCs augmented by the V1 Plus co-processor in both cases. However, the Pro variant goes even further in terms of unique features, as it has now officially won the race to 200-watt (W) "ultra-fast flash" charging. It also has the better display and rear cameras of the two.

OPPO has made the Indian versions of its latest premium mid-range Android smartphones, the Reno8 and Reno8 Pro, official today (July 18, 2022). They have been introduced alongside the Air version of the OEM's first-gen tablet, as well as its new Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds. They will be available imminently via channels such as Flipkart.

Samsung has proudly announced that its SmartThings Find network is now made up of at least 200 million devices (counted as individual "find nodes") worldwide. The OEM's Apple Find My rival has taken less than two years to grow to this extent. Its success is attributed to the release of the first-gen Galaxy SmartTags, which allow users to find things besides Samsung hardware through the service.

The Indian Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has ruled that the mobile device OEM OPPO is liable for fines equating to ~US$550 million for practices that allegedly amount to the evasion of custom duties in the country. OPPO does not completely agree with the findings, yet states it is committed to acknowledging and rectifying the situation.

Realme has announced a date in July 2022 for its next multi-device Indian-market launch, strongly hinting at the arrival of the Pad X 5G as a headline moment. However, the OEM is also now teasing a completely new product to debut alongside it: its first ever monitor. It may emerge alongside some additional peripherals and a new wearable.

Smartphone fast charging technology that breaks the current 150 watt (W) limit is projected to hit the market by the end of 2022. However, OPPO reportedly aims to go even further with a new 240W standard. It is apparently in testing right now at the OEM's factories, although it may still have some critical issues compared to existing or potentially emerging solutions.

The product design relationship between Apple and Jony Ive has finally come to an end. The former executive at Cupertino was responsible for the distinctive looks of the MacBook line, but has only been a consultant to the OEM since 2019. Ive's contract for this role has now expired, and his former employer has declined to renew it.

Volkswagen has unveiled its new "charging park", located at one of the company's plants in Saxony, Germany. It is made of electrical storage units, each made of 96 batteries reclaimed from pre-production ID. 3 and ID. 4 cars. Therefore, Volkswagen asserts that its new "PSC" car-charging infrastructure is sustainable as well as practical and forward-looking.

SilverStone has introduced the ECS07, an unusual device that resembles a thick SSD. However, the SilverStone ECS07 brings expands SATA 3.0 connectivity within a small form factor. The SilverStone ECS07 supports five SATA 3.0 ports running at 6 Gbps each; pricing has not been announced yet.

Realme has just confirmed that its square-faced smartwatch series is indeed headed for a third generation. The Watch 3's teasers are now running alongside those for the Pad X on the OEM's official Indian channels, suggesting that the 5G-capable slate will take the stage next to the new wearable later in July 2022.

Lenovo has unveiled some new discounts for its Prime Day 2022 event. They include a number of Legion laptops with platforms ranging from those of the nearly-new Ryzen 5 or 7 to 12th-gen Alder Lake series. Most also have RTX 3000-series graphics, as well as a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

EZVIZ has released its Prime Day deals on its residential surveillance accessories for 2022. It includes some of the latest color night vision cameras from the brand, as well as pan-tilt indoor and FHD floodlight-equipped models. They are available at discounts of up to 42% at the moment.

Anker's Nebula brand has put its flagship Cosmos 4K laser projector with Android TV up for sale for Amazon's ongoing 2022 Prime Day event. For those looking for something more portable, the ultra-thin Wemax Go Advanced is also part of its OEM's campaign. There are also offers from LG and ViewSonic on various up-to-4K models.

Want to experience OLED without shelling for an expensive OLED laptop? The 15.6-inch Innocn OLED FHD monitor is now more affordable than ever if you're thinking about giving it a try.

The Ultrahuman Ring is a new smart wearable which can help you to track your metabolism. The gadget includes motion, heart rate and body temperature sensors to monitor your health, sleep and exercise. The wearable is suitable for weight lifting and swimming and can last up to six days between charges.

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio has set out to put the "feature" in feature phone, as it doubles as a charging case for its very own pair of TWS earbuds. It also packs 4G/LTE connectivity (with VoLTE), expandable memory and FM radio into its classic button-toting design.

Nokia's European feature-phone launch event of today (July 12, 2022) has re-imagined the 8210 for the 2020s. This updated model's design matches that of the 1999 original closely - then again, that phone never had 4G/LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 or a 0.3MP rear camera. It will be available from August 2022 in its first few markets.

Nokia has introduced a number of new feature phones today - however, the 2660 Flip is the only one with dual displays. The new flip-capable model can also use dual-SIM 4G/LTE, has a flash to go with its main camera, and has expandable storage. The new little clamshell also has a removable battery and a 3.5mm jack.

EUAST is currently crowdfunding for its 3-in-1 Wireless Magnetic PD Fast Charging Cable on Kickstarter. The company claims this product is a world first, with three charging outputs to power your devices simultaneously. The gadget includes 3 W and 15 W wireless charging pads, plus a 66 W cable with adaptable magnetic head attachments.

SANDMARC has launched the Flex Dock, a charging station for Apple devices. You can mount Apple MagSafe chargers to the gadget for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches, including the Apple Watch 7 magnetic fast charger. Both the phone and accessory stands can be folded down flat or adjusted to the angle of your choice.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series will make its debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked next month. Ahead of that event, however, the smartwatches now appear to have been listed on official Samsung websites across Europe.

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in automatically on many Apple products, although those from some other brands might require some adjustment.

Vivo's division and subsidiaries in India have been subject to raids by the country's financial Enforcement Directorate. The governmental body has confiscated balances - some gold bars included - totalling about US$59 million from a vast array of accounts held by the company. The move is reportedly linked to alleged tax evasion related to all Vivo sales made in India thus far.

The MySugarWatch needle-free continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for type 2 diabetes is now available as part of three different monthly packages, with the cheapest option starting at £48 (~US$58) a month. The MySugarWatch is a non-invasive glucose monitor that can deliver blood glucose readings every five minutes – the equivalent of 168 fingerpricks over a 14-hour period.

Amazfit is currently holding a Mid-Year Sale on its US website, with deals on a number of its smartwatches, even its latest models such as the T-Rex 2 and Bip 3 series. Its latest GTR and GTS flagships are also involved, as are slightly older "best-sellers" such as the GTS 2 Mini. These offers are available for a very limited time, however.

PSVR 2 is a virtual reality headset from Sony that is expected to feature a number of next-generation hardware features that include eye-tracking, a highly advanced lens system, an even wider field of view, and a refreshed design.

ViewSonic is no stranger to making enterprise-grade LED displays of up to 216 inches in size for a standalone, plug-and-play installation experience. However, it claims to have outdone itself in this respect with the latest addition to its All-in-One Direct View series. It boasts the OEM's latest Chip-on-Board form of LED packaging, rated to make the resulting massive 4K panel brighter, finer and more durable than ever before.

INVZI is crowdfunding for a 140 W GaN Charger with Power Delivery 3.1. The compact device has three output ports and can be used to fast charge the M2 MacBook Air to 50% in 30 minutes. The company claims its 140 W charger is the smallest of its kind, 30% smaller than the equivalent Apple charger.

Baseus' latest personal audio product has launched as the Bowie H1s, headphones with a slightly Apple AirPods Max-like build and hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). They are rated for an extremely long battery life (under certain conditions), Bluetooth 5.2 and an in-house low-latency mode. They are available via AliExpress from now.

The Redmi Buds 4 and 4 Pro are Xiaomi's latest TWS earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and IP54 ingress-protection. According to a new leak, they may also have an international launch in the near future. A reportedly premature Amazon listing allegedly reveals how much they might cost in at least 1 market.

The Bip 3 series is Amazfit's latest affordable-grade smartwatch options with large 1.69-inch displays, SpO2 monitoring and a 5ATM water-resistant build. They are also now available on the Indian market. Some, but not all, of its options have been released to Amazon.in so far.

IKEA has launched BETTORP; a portable LED lamp with a wireless charging base. You can use the stand to simultaneously charge two Qi-compatible devices or the lamp at 5 W. The dimmable warm white light has up to 150 lm brightness across three modes, which you can control via a button on the gadget.

The latest set of alleged AirPods Pro 2 renders arrived with claims that these upcoming flagship TWS earbuds would become increasingly powerful health-trackers as well. However, a well-known tech correspondent purports to debunk these claims. Then again, 2022's Apple Watch is apparently in a better position to launch with the new features in question.

The Amazfit Band 7 has appeared in some leaked renderings alongside a list of key specs and a purported, and somewhat reasonable, price tag. The Amazfit Band 7 will be entering a crowded fitness-tracker market and will have to face stiff competition from the likes of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7.

An Indiegogo campaign for the Hoollow hidden wireless charging station has begun. You can use the gadget to wirelessly charge two Qi-compatible devices simultaneously via 10 W charging pads. The station is designed to be installed under your desk to minimize distractions from your phone while you work.

Xiaomi has now launched its latest and greatest fitness tracker yet, the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro, in China. The Band 7 Pro debuts with a watch-esque design, a buckle-style strap, new materials, built-in GPS, NFC, and a host of other features, all for a price tag that converts into about US$60.

A Redditor claiming to work at Fossil has posted "an update" assuring the smartwatch brand's fans that it is making progress on completing and launching its latest UI and smartphone companion app for its devices. This, apparently, involves the long-awaited upgrade to Wear OS 3, thereby purporting to confirm that it is still on track to drop in 2022.

Innocn's latest monitor has a lesser-spotted combination of a 43.8-inch length, a WFHD resolution and an aspect-ratio of 32:9. The resulting "Super Ultrawide" form-factor also has a 3-side-near-bezelless design, DisplayPort, HDMI and USB type-C connectivity. Accordingly, the OEM touts its new display as ideal for work, gaming and much more.

The T-Rex 2 is Amazfit's latest AMOLED smartwatch pitched at "extreme" or "outdoor" use, and is as such rated to have passed 15 military-grade tests of robustness. The OEM has decided to test these durability-enhancing attributes by partnering with a group that launches things over 100,000 feet into the air to see if the watch could survive such near-outer-space conditions.

Infinix has debuted 180W ThunderCharge, a new and ground-breaking fast-charging technology for its smartphones. The first-gen device with this new power standard will launch as an "upcoming flagship" in the near future. The OEM asserts that, despite this new top speed, it has been designed for battery safety and integrity in mind.

The OnePlus Nord Watch is on its way. According to a new leak, the Nord Watch is set to launch imminently and has now entered production across Eurasia. The Nord Watch will, of course, be an affordable alternative to the negatively received OnePlus Watch that was released last year.

The Amazfit T-Rex 2 is gearing up to become India's latest GPS-enabled, AMOLED-display smartwatch. It is also touted as "ready for action" with a second-gen rugged build and specs such as 10ATM water-resistance and an up-to-24-day battery life. The T-Rex 2 will become available through Amazon.in imminently.

Huawei is still tipped to produce successors for the Mate 40 premium phablet series before the end of 2022. A well-known tipster claims to have come across evidence that shows the OEM will be sticking with one of the line's most signature features, a circular rear camera hump, in this generation. However, several changes have allegedly been made in order to bring the 50 Pro into 2022.

The latest model of the Belkin BOOSTCHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe has been launched. The gadget supports Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging at the top possible speed, gaining 80% charge in 45 minutes. You can simultaneously charge a compatible smartphone at up to 15 W and AirPods at 5W.

Bosswerk has unveiled a range of portable solar generators. The flagship model, the largest of the three, has a 1.46 kWh capacity and peak power of 4,000 W. The device has multiple ports, including USB-A ports, AC outlets and a 60 W fast-charging USB-C port. The Powerstations will be available in mid-July in some European countries.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the imminent launch of its next fitness tracker. The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro will debut on July 4 alongside the Xiaomi 12S series, and will ditch the Band 7's design for a more watch-like look, a la Redmi Smart Band Pro.

OPPO is now tipped to devote its second half of 2022 to the launch of a salvo of new and premium mobile ecosystem devices, the latest upgrades to its flagship smartwatch and fitness tracker series included. They are apparently to be known as the Watch 3 and Band 2 respectively, and may come in a range of colors and possibly keep pace with the market in terms of specs and connectivity.

HTC has been hinting at the imminent launch of a 'Viverse phone' for some time, and has now made good on these teasers with the new Desire 22 Pro. The OEM asserts that it comes with internals powerful enough to run metaverse apps as well as visit virtual spaces. Then again, the same specs are hardly flagship-grade, although you wouldn't guess it from its starting price.