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  Samsung rumored  to be working on Galaxy Z Flip Lite with UTG Samsung has released 3 foldable devices till date (4 if you count the two versions of the original Galaxy Fold) and it certainly does not like they are giving up on this  form factor anytime soon. All three smartphones were definitely on the ultra-luxury budget segment, with the latest Galaxy Z Fold 2 priced at a whopping Rs. 1,49,999 in India. However, this may change soon as Samsung is reportedly working on a Galaxy Z Flip Lite that should be much cheaper. The Galaxy Z Flip Lite is likely in development and will use the same UTG (Ultra thin glass) technology that Samsung used in the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Samsung is looking into ways to reduce the cost of manufacturing UTG, which suggests that Samsung has decided that UTG will be the way forward for their foldable devices. Bringing a cheaper Galaxy Z Flip smartphone potentially can be huge as the cost was one of the primary drawbacks for these foldable smartphones. The phone w

OnePlus Nord N100 confirmed to feature 90Hz refresh rate display OnePlus announced the Nord N100 smartphone along with the N10 5G last month for UK, Europe and US markets. At the launch the company said that the Nord N100 has a 6.52-inch HD+ 60Hz screen, now the retail unit reveals that the phone actually has a 90Hz refresh rate screen. This is same as the OPPO A53 that was launched in India back in August. Regarding the 90Hz refresh rate in the N100, OnePlus said: The N100 is equipped with a 90Hz display. Actual refresh rate depends on settings, applications used, and processing limitations. OnePlus Nord N100 specifications 6.52-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ LCD screen with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection Octa Core Snapdragon 460 11nm Mobile Platform (1.8GHz x 4+1.6GHz x 4 Kryo 240 CPUs) with Adreno 610 GPU 4GB LPDDR4x  RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Android 10 with Oxygen OS 10.5 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash,

  Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest Mobile Esports Tournament launched in India with Rs. 50 lakh prize money Qualcomm Technologies has launched Snapdragon Conquest, its first-ever mobile Esports program in India. Through this tournament the company will be delivering superior gaming experiences directly to gamers and is expected to encompass multiple events throughout the year, enabling competitive gaming across multiple game titles and is designed to engage mobile gamers across all segments and levels of proficiency. The tournament kicks off with Snapdragon Conquest: Free fire Open 2020, with a prize pool of Rs. 50 lakh and here is no entry/registration fee charged for participating in the tournament. The official game title for this season is Garena ‘Free Fire’ — a skill-based battle royale game where four player teams battle against each other strategically utilizing in-game resources to win. Live Broadcasts and Player Livestreams will provide aspiring gamers the opportunity to learn and

  iGear Ensemble 20W TWS portable soundbar launched for Rs. 1499 iGear, a gadgets smartphone accessories brand based in India, has announced the launch of their new truly wireless portable soundbar called the Ensemble. It is a multi-function battery-powered soundbar that features a built-in subwoofer, 20W of power and more. The iGear Ensemble is made out recycled wood, which provides for a better audio performance when compared to traditional ABS plastic housings. It has a power output of 20W, which is split between four front-facing full-range speakers of 5W each, along with an in-built subwoofer for high bass output. It uses Bluetooth 5.0, which gives it a strong, stable connectivity and it connect two of them together for a stereo effect. Also built inside is FM radio and there is a USB port to play music through a pen drive. It has a 2400mAh battery that will reportedly last 3-5 hours on a single full charge. The iGear Ensemble portable speaker is available on  Amazon  and  Flipkar

Apple Reduces App Store Commission to 15 Percent for ‘Vast Majority’ of Developers The new change will come into force through the App Store Small Business Programme starting January 1, 2021.   Apple on Wednesday announced a new developer programme under which it has reduced the App Store commission rate to 15 percent — half of the standard 30 percent cut that it takes on paid apps and in-app purchases. The new initiative, called App Store Small Business Programme, is open for developers who earn up to $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.41 crores) in annual sales per year from all their apps. Apple says that its latest move will benefit a “vast majority” of developers. However, the number of developers coming under the eligibility criteria of the new programme has not yet been revealed. The App Store Small Business Programme will go live on January 1, 2021. Apple will make it available for existing developers who made up to $1 million in 2020 for all their apps, as well as the developers new to