Weekly Tech News #3: Last week was all about launching the latest smartphones.

Apple 3Trillion Company:

Apple Becomes First American Company to Hit $3 Trillion Market Value. Apple’s huge success is due in large part to the iPhone, which revolutionized the smartphone industry and remains a cash cow for the company. From this hit, Tim Cook draws around $99 million from the company.

                               

OnePlus:

OnePlus 9RT is about to launch in by the 14^th of Jan 2022. Talking about its specs: an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM and runs on Android 11, is powered by a 4500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. 120Hz of Refresh rate, AMOLED display that has Full HD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. 50MP primary main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP monochrome lens.

OnePlus has officially announced its next series i.e OnePlus 10 series. Even this time OnePlus has made a partnership with Hasselblad (as same as in 9 series). Talking about its expected specs of OnePlus 10 pro: an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm), three variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. 120Hz of Refresh rate, fluid AMOLED display, 5000mAh battery that supports, Android 12 based on Oxygen OS 12, dual stereo speakers with no headphone jack, 48MP+50MP+8MP rear camera. OnePlus 10pro will be coming in 2 different colors- Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest.

                                   

OnePlus has also announced the launch of the OnePlus Z2 buds (TWS) in India. It will be launched with the OnePlus 9RT on the 14^th of Jan 2022. Features: active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 40dB and carry 11mm, dynamic drivers. The earbuds are IP55-rated for water and dust resistance. OnePlus Buds Z2 also offers a Pro Gaming mode to deliver low latency for mobile gamers. Expected is Rs 4,999/- in the Indian market.

                       

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge:

Xiaomi has launched its latest hyper charging device i.e Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge. Let’s talk about its specs: it comes with a 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, it is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor, Triple camera setup 108MP Primary Camera+ 8MP Ultrawide Camera+ 2MP Macro Camera and 16MP front camera. It comes in two variants 6GB/8GB RAM, 6GB/128GB, and 4500mAh battery with 120W charger. Fully charged in just 15 mins.

Price: 6GB + 128GB-> Rs 26,999/-

8GB + 128GB-> Rs 28,999/-

                                 

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with the Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 SoC, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, and Android 12-based One UI 4. The smartphone’s built around a 6.4″ Full HD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED,12MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto. 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery with 25W charger.

It will be coming in four different colors: Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White.