Get Huge Discounts on MINI PC, Monitor, Gaming Laptop, Accessories, and more on MINIXPC.com (Coupon)

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Nov 10, 2022

MINIXPC is giving amazing discounts on almost all of its products. When you shop for more than $199 you get a $20 discount via coupon code: US20; for orders above $400, you get a $30 discount via coupon code: US30. Minixpc.com sells high-end gaming pc, smaller pc hosts, pocket laptops, 4K portable monitors, and related accessories. So let’s check out some of the bestselling and exciting products on the website.

Minisforum Neptune HX90G Mini PC

Retail Price: $949 Discounted Price: $899

Key Features:

Specially designed for gamers and content creators
Worlds first Mini PC with AMD discrete graphics
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX and AMD Radeon™ RX 6600M
8 cores / 16 threads
8GB RAM : 256GB / 512GB ROM
Windows 11 Pro
Quad 4K display : HDMI x 2 , Display Port x 2
Dual fans
Liquid metal boost cooling
Bluetooth v5.2 , Wi-Fi 6

GPD WIN Max 2 Handheld Gaming PC

Retail Price: $1399.99

Key Features:

10.1-inch bezel-less display
i7-1260P, Intel 12th Gen processor
16GB / 32GB RAM
1TB / 2TB M.2 SSD
AND Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Radeon 680M
67Wh large battery, 100W PD fast charge
Highly efficient cooling solution
Quad speakers
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2
QWERTY keyboard

Chatreey MINI PC

Retail Price: $349 Discounted Price: $319

Key Features:

First Mini PC with built-in 3D speakers
Built-in subwoofers – high-quality bass
Intel 11th Gen processor
Fingerprint sensor
Independent air duct cooling system
Multiple interface Audio, USB 3, Type-C, HDMI, DP, LAN etc
Supports simultaneously three displays
8K HD video
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11

Chatreey AN1P MINI PC

Retail Price: $349 Discounted Price: $329

Key Features:

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U/ Ryzen 7 4800U processor
Vega 7 Graphics/Vega 8 Graphics
RAM – 2 x So-dimm DDR4 slot
SSD: Support m.2 NVME
HDD: Support 2.5inch 7mm HDD
WiFi: Wifi 6 AX200 Bluetooth 5.0
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
Type-c fast charging
Perfect for office work, designing, home entertainment, gaming etc
Triple 4K display

Beelink SEi 12 MINI PC

Retail Price: $549 Discounted Price: $499

Key Features:

10 core / 12 threads MINI PC
Intel core i5 – 1235U
Dual fan cooling system
RAM – 16GB / 32GB DDR4
Supports dual 4k Display
Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6
Perfect for office work, designing, home entertainment, gaming etc

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Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop comes to India with an eye-watering price tag

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Nov 10, 2022

At CES 2022, ASUS unveiled the Zenbook 12 Fold OLED, the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable laptop. The laptop was officially launched in September and recently made its way to the US and Europe. Now, the foldable is finally available to buy in India. So, let’s take a look at its pricing, availability, and what makes it special.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED pricing & availability

In India, the price of the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a staggering Rs 3,299,90 ($4,036). The laptop may be purchased online via the Asus e-shop, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and Brand Stores such as Asus Exclusive Stores, ROG Stores, and other Asus approved dealers.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED specs & features

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED boasts a 17.3-inch foldable OLED display with a maximum brightness of 500 nits, a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a 2560 x 1920 pixel resolution. The rear kickstand allows the screen to stand on its own when it is unfolded. It can therefore serve as a monitor. When connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, it can carry out desktop PC functions.

There are several ways to fold the screen. When using it in laptop mode, it has a 12.5-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It also comes with a physical keyboard which can be placed on top of the folded part to make the device function like a traditional laptop. Software-wise, the device comes pre-loaded with Windows 11.

A 12th generation Intel i7-1250U processor, Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD are all included in the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. The gadget’s internal 4-cell battery enables it to run for up to 9.5 hours. Charger power for the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is 65W. It weighs 1.5kg in total.

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Polar Ignite 3 with detailed sleep & fitness tracking, AMOLED display launched globally

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Nov 10, 2022

The Finnish smartwatch manufacturer Polar has launched a new smartwatch in the global market called the Polar Ignite 3. The smartwatch features many upgrades compared to its predecessor while weighing the same 21 g without its wristband and 35 g in total.

The Ignite 3 is a 43 mm smartwatch, although it is 1 mm thicker than the Ignite 2, at 9.5 mm. The Ignite 3’s larger 1.28-inch display, however, emphasizes the fact that its display bezels are less than those of its predecessor. Polar has also added an AMOLED panel to the new wearable, which should provide a significant aesthetic improvement over the TFT panel in the Ignite 2.

Additionally, the Ignite 3’s display has a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels, which is approximately twice that of its predecessor. The Ignite 3 also includes an ambient light sensor, something the Ignite 2 does not have. Polar appears to have given the latest Ignite a more potent chipset as well as approximately 8 times as much RAM as the Ignite 2.

It can track your sleep, activity, and heart rate to provide guidance that’s tailored to your body and lifestyle. One of the highlight features of the Ignite 3 is the SleepWise and sleep-wake rhythm analysis which provides a detailed breakdown of your sleep, and also shows the effect your sleep had on your day’s energy and alertness levels. The feature also anticipates the optimal time for sleep for its wearer.

There are over 150 sports modes baked into the smartwatch and the watch can also provide in-training audio feedback through your headphones or phone speaker. Polar Fitness Tests is also another interesting feature included in the smartwatch that lets users gauge their body’s condition before starting a workout.

The watch has a 215mAh battery that the company claims can provide up to 120 hours of run time in watch mode, 30 hours of run time in training mode, and 100 hours of run time in power save training mode. The Ignite 3 is already available for purchase and costs US$329.95 in the following colorways: Purple Dusk, Greige Sand, Night Black, and Brown Copper.

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Leica Leitz Phone 2 Launched: 47.2MP 1-inch Camera, 240Hz OLED Display, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 10, 2022

Last year, Leica partnered with Sharp and SoftBank to launch its first self-branded smartphone called Leitz Phone 1 in Japan. Today, the German camera maker has unveiled its second generation handset aptly named Leitz Phone 2.

Just like the Leitz Phone 1, which was based on the Sharp Aquos R6, the latest Leitz Phone 2 is built on the Aquos R7 released this year. The only major differences between the original phone and the rebranded model are colorway and software.

Leica Leitz Phone 2 Specifications

The Leica Leitz Phone 2 arrives in a single white color option called ‘Leica White’. For the unaware, the Leitz Phone 1 came in black.

Interestingly, there’s no ‘Leica’ branding anywhere on the smartphone’s body. Instead, it uses ‘Leitz’ branding. It can be seen on the camera ring, at the center of the rear panel, and on the aluminum lens cap accessory included in the box.

The device boots Android 12 with a customized interface inspired by Leica. It comes with a special LFI widget showcasing pictures shot by Leica photographers.

The camera app offers features like ‘Leitz looks’ that stimulate Leica M lenses. The quick settings in the app are based on the Leica camera UI and there are also options to choose Leica M series shutter sound and Leica filters.

Apart from the aforementioned differences, the Leica Leitz Phone 2 is a Sharp Aquos R7 inside out.

Hence, it comes with a 47.2MP 1-inch image sensor sporting an f/1.9 lens. This main camera is paired with a 1.9MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 12.6MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It has a MicroSD card slot to further expand the storage by up to 1TB.

It flaunts a Pro IGZO OLED display with a resolution of 2730 x 1260 pixels (WUXGA+), 10-bit color depth, 240Hz refresh rate, and 2,000 nits peak brightness. The centered punch-hole panel supports Dolby Vision and houses an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor underneath it.

Other features of the smartphone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68 rating (dust and water resistant), sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C, 5,000mAh battery, USB PD (PPS) charging, and wireless charging.

Leica Leitz Phone 2 Price and Availability

The Leica Leitz Phone 2 is priced at ¥225,360 ($1,540) in Japan. It will be available for purchase starting November 18.

Just like the Leitz Phone 1, this one may also remain exclusive to the Japanese market.

Honor Magic Vs Moniker Confirmed, Design Teased

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

Honor’s upcoming launch event will be held on Nov. 23 in China. The event will see the arrival of a couple of new products, including the Honor 80 series and its second-foldable phone. Initial reports had dubbed the device the Honor Magic V2, but recent rumours claim that it will be called the Magic Vs. Official teasers rolled out today confirmed that Honor’s upcoming foldable phone will indeed be marketed as the Honor Magic Vs in China.

The teaser video of the Magic Vs shows that it will sport an in-ward folding design and be equipped with a golden chassis. Its top edge seems to feature a pair of microphones and a speaker grille. The teaser does hint that it will be a thinner device as compared to the original model.

To recall, the original Honor Magic V foldable phone weighed around 293 grams and had a thickness of 14.33mm. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared any information on the specifications of the device.

Rumors surrounding the Honor Magic Vs have claimed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Under the hood, it will have a 5,000mAh battery, which may support 66W fast charging. The device is likely to weigh around 261 grams. It appears that it may run on the Android 13 OS with the upcoming Magic UI 7.0 on top. Shown below is a leaked schematic of the Magic Vs that recently appeared on Weibo.

Rumors have it that there may not be many changes to the Magic Vs as compared to the original model. To recall, the Magic V featured a 7.9-inch foldable OLED display, a 6.45-inch OLED cover display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB of storage, a 4,750mAh battery with 66W charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It came with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (wide) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) triple camera unit.

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Giztop is giving more than $100 Discount on the Redmi K50 Ultra smartphone (coupon)

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Nov 10, 2022

Giztop is giving a huge discount on the Redmi K50 Ultra smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $499 is now available at a discounted price of $399 only. Moreover, you can also avail of an additional discount of 2% by using the coupon code: GTD2. Thus you can buy the phone for as low as $391 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the base variant only but the discount is available for all variants.

Redmi K50 Ultra features a 6.67” Samsung AMOLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 526 PPI, and 1200nits peak brightness. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and features full DC dimming, Dolby Vision, and AI HDR technology.

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset the phone comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/512GB internal storage options.

Redmi K50 ultra comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports 120W fast charging and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in three colors viz. Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get the Redmi K50 Ultra for a heavily discounted price of $391 only at Giztop.

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Realme 10 (5G) Full Specifications, Design Leak Reveals Dimensity 700, 50MP Triple Cameras, & More

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

On Nov. 17, Realme is expected to announce the Realme 10, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+ in China. Recently, China’s TENAA certification site approved three Realme devices: RMX3615, RMX3663, and RMX3663. These devices have also appeared in the product library of China Telecom. The listings reveal that the RMX3687 model will debut as the Realme 10 Pro+, the RMX3663 variant is the Realme 10 Pro, and the RMX3615 is the vanilla Realme 10. It appears that the company will not be using “5G” in the monikers of these devices. Here is a look at the specifications of the vanilla model.

Realme 10 Specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 10’s China Telecom listing states it has a 6.58-inch display, which appears to be an IPS LCD panel. The waterdrop notch display offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. While it is not mentioned in the listing, it is likely that the device may support at least up to 90Hz refresh rate.

On the front, it has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The back panel of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera. There seems to be some discrepancy with the configuration of the auxiliary cameras. The China Telecom listing states that it coupled with a 2-megapixel camera and a 0.3-megapixel lens, while the TENAA listing revealed that it has a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

The Dimensity 700 (MT6833) chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 10. The device is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The other features available on the device include dual SIM, 5G, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a microSD card slot, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Android 12 OS.

Realme 10 price and availability (rumored)

The China Telecom listings reveal that the Realme 10 will be available in two variants: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,399 Yuan (~$193) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$220). The listing also states that the device will be available for purchase starting Nov. 17. It will be sold in shades like white and black.

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Nothing Ear (Stick) November 14 Limited Drop Sale details announced for India

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Nov 10, 2022

The Nothing Ear (Stick) TWS was introduced by Nothing a few weeks ago as the company’s second audio product. The Nothing Ear (Stick) has a cylindrical housing with a rolling mechanism and a semi-in-ear design. The product retains the company’s signature transparent design profile.

The earbuds are set to go on sale starting November 17th in India via Myntra. However, the company will be holding a limited drop sale (flash sale) of the Nothing Ear (Stick) on November 14th. The sale will take place on Flipkart at 12 PM. During this sale, existing customers of Nothing who either own a Nothing Phone or a Nothing Ear (1) earbuds will be eligible for a Rs 1,000 discount. To recall, the Nothing Ear (Stick) has a price tag of Rs 8499 ($104).

Nothing Ear (Stick) specs & features

The Ear (Stick) has a half-in-ear design as opposed to the in-ear design of the Ear (1). This is said to fit better because it doesn’t obtrude as much in the ear. AAC and SBC coding are supported by the internal 12.6 mm dynamic speaker arrangement of these earphones. To prevent sound leakage, there is also a Bass Lock option available.

The TWS can eliminate more background noise thanks to its three microphones. The TWS’s battery life is up to 7 hours without a charger and up to 29 hours with one. There is no wireless charging capability, and the charging connection on the casing is a Type-C plug.

This TWS case is transparent and cylindrical in design. The Nothing Ear (Stick) offers tap, press, and hold buttons on both buds for operation. Additional features include Customise EQ and movements, Low latency mode with the Phone, in-ear identification, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Bluetooth 5.2, IP54 certification, Google Fast Pair, and Nothing X app (1).

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Devialet launches the Mania Hi-Fi Portable Speaker

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 10, 2022

French high-end audio equipment manufacturer Devialet has been working for the past four years to create portable versions of their exceptional Phantom speakers. The room-adapting 360-degree stereo effect-capable Mania has now been launched as its first portable speaker.

On the outside, the Devialet Mania Portable Speaker adopts a spherical design and is matched with luxurious fabrics, which look very elegant. The speaker has a height of about 170 mm and weighs 2.3 kg. With the smooth handle design, it is easier to carry.

In terms of sound quality, this speaker is equipped with 4 aluminum-diaphragm full-range sound units and 2 woofers. The intelligent four-microphone array automatically detects the environment where the sound is located, and with ASC (active stereo calibration) technology, it can automatically optimize audio rendering.

In addition, Devialet Mania supports a variety of connection methods, including Wi-Fi dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, Spotify Connect, Airplay 2, and it has IPX4 waterproofing.

The new speaker is priced at $790, and will officially open for pre-sale on November 12. It crams a 3,200-mAh battery under its portable hood which should deliver up to 10 hours of continuous playback per charge (

Devialet was established in 2007. It is a French acoustic engineering technology company integrating luxury details and cutting-edge technology. It is committed to developing and improving acoustic technology and product design. It keeps improving in sound quality and insists on designing and building in France. All company-owned hardware and software.

At the same time, Devialet has also strengthened its technology licensing business recently. It has partnered with Chinese tech giant Huawei to launch products such as Huawei Sound X, Sound smart speakers, and Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2. With its professional knowledge and technology, it is a partner Bring custom acoustic solutions.

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Oppo Reno 9 Series Specifications Leaked, Checkout Everything That’s Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

Multiple reports claim that OPPO will announce the Reno 9 series by November end in China. A recent leak revealed the key specifications of the Reno 9 Pro+, but the details of the Reno 9 and Reno 9 Pro have remained under wraps. Today, popular tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key specification of the upcoming three phones that belong to the Reno 9 family. While he has not mentioned the names of the device, it appears that the leaked device may debut as the Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro+ in the Chinese market.

OPPO Reno 9 specifications (rumored)

The latest leak suggests that the Reno 9 will feature the Snapdragon 778G chipset, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast charging. For photography, it will have a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup.

OPPO Reno 9 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Reno 9 Pro will feature the Dimensity 8100-Max chip, a 4,500mAh battery with 67W charging. Its rear-facing dual-camera setup will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera and an 8-megapixel lens (probably, ultra-wide).

OPPO Reno 9 Pro+ specifications (rumored)

The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 will power the Reno 9 Pro+. It will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80W charging. Its triple camera setup will have an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel snapper.

The Reno 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro+ have a 6.7-inch OLED display with curved edges and a 2.3mm bottom bezel. The screen offers FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. All three phones have a 32-megapixel front camera. The rear cameras of both Pro models are blessed with the MariSilicon X ISP.

The Reno 9 and Reno 9 Pro will be equipped with a rotor motor for vibration, whereas the Pro+ will have an X-axis linear motor. Both devices are said to have a thickness of around 7.19mm and weigh around 174 grams. The Reno 9 Pro+ will measure 7.99mm and weigh around 192 grams.

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Lava Blaze 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display will start selling from November 15 in India

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

Earlier this year during the India Mobile Congress, Lava introduced the Blaze 5G smartphone to Indian customers. Around a month later, the brand has now finally revealed the availability of the smartphone in the country.

According to a Twitter post made by the brand’s official handle, the Lava Blaze 5G will go on sale starting November 15 in the Indian market. The Lava Blaze 5G is priced at Rs 10,999 in a 4GB + 128GB option. It will be available for Rs 9999 as an introductory offer. The smartphone will be available only through Amazon beginning at 12:00 p.m. on November 15. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of the smartphone.

Lava Blaze 5G specs & features

The Lava Blaze 5G comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a waterdrop notch. The power button houses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. A rectangular camera module on the back panel holds a 50MP main sensor, a depth lens, and a macro unit. The smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera on the front.

The Lava Blaze 5G is powered by a Dimensity 700 processor that supports up to eight 5G bands. It has 4GB of RAM, 3GB of virtual RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, as well as a dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone comes pre-installed with the Android 12 operating system. It has a 5,000mAh battery unit to provide the device with power.

Connectivity options on the device include dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone is offered in Glass Blue and Glass Green colors.

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Apple reportedly has only one manufacturer for the AirPods Pro 2 TWS earbuds

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Jeet

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Nov 10, 2022

Apple released the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 2 true wireless earbuds in the market a couple of months ago, and now it appears that the company is facing a minor issue with the production of the TWS earbuds.

In the latest development, Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple has suspended Chinese supplier Goertek from manufacturing second-generation AirPods Pro because of production issues.

Kuo has also added that another Chinese supplier Luxshare has expanded its production of the AirPods Pro 2 to fill the gap, and with this, it has become the exclusive supplier of wireless earbuds for the time being.

While the specific reason behind suspending production at Goertek hasn’t been revealed, Kuo adds that it is likely because of the production issue and not a demand-related issue. It is not yet known when Goertek will resume production of the AirPods Pro.

It is also unclear if the issues affect any second-generation AirPods Pro that have already been sold. It remains to be seen if the latest development will cause any issues in terms of stock inventory for the company, especially during this holiday season.

The new Apple AirPods Pro were released in September this year, along with the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones. The earbuds are currently in stock at Apple’s online store in the United States. Priced at $249 in the US, the new AirPods Pro features up to twice as much active noise cancellation as the original, along with charging case improvements and more.

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Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ With Periscope Zoom Camera Could be in Works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

OPPO Reno 9 series is expected to break cover by the end of November. While the company is yet to confirm its launch date, a new leak that has surfaced on Weibo, courtesy of TechGoing suggests a new feature that will be arriving on the Reno 10 series.

In April 2019, OPPO unveiled the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom. It came with an impressive all-screen display design featuring a unique pop-up camera module. However, the major attraction of the device was that it came equipped with a periscope zoom camera, which supported 5x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom.

Later that year, the company unveiled the regular OPPO Reno 2. Since then, it has launched several generations of Reno phones. However, none of them has featured a periscope zoom camera. It appears that the company could be finally bringing back the feature on the Reno 10 series.

In the above-shown screengrab, DCS can be seen asking his fans, “Do you want a periscope for the Reno series super cup?” He added that the current Reno 9 series will not feature a periscope zoom camera.

According to another tipster, the periscope camera feature will return to the Reno series on the Reno 10 lineup, which is expected to launch by mid-2023. To be precise, the periscope camera will be exclusively available on the “super-cup” (machine translation) variant. Here, the super-cup hints at the highest model in the series, which could be the OPPO Reno 10 Pro+. As per a previous Weibo by the same tipster, it appears that the Reno 10 Pro+ will offer 2x optical zoom. At present, there is no information available about the Reno 10 series.

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Google One VPN service now available for Mac and Windows users

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Jeet

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Nov 10, 2022

Google One subscribers who are using the Premium Plan or above get access to the company’s own VPN service free of cost. So far, the service has been limited to Android and iOS devices, but now Google is rolling it out to desktop users.

The company has confirmed that it is bringing Google One VPN support to Mac and Windows devices. It is made available in 22 countries across the globe, allowing users to mask IP addresses and block trackers.

Users of the desktop version will need at least macOS Big Sur or Windows 10. While the Mac app works for both x86 and ARM users, the Windows app doesn’t support 32-bit or ARM-based systems.

It’s noteworthy that unlike many premium VPN services available in the market, Google One’s VPN doesn’t allow users to change their location to access or unlock other regions’ media content on streaming platforms. Similar to Apple‘s iCloud Plus VPN, the Google One VPN automatically assigns an IP address in the region from where the user is getting connected.

Google also has independent bodies audit its VPN service. The company also shares the source code for its app libraries to ensure transparency. The search engine giant has revealed that the audit for the desktop apps will be made public in the “coming weeks.”

The company had originally started offering VPN service for free to Google One subscribers with a 2TB plan in the United States in 2020, but since then, Google has expanded the offering to 22 markets, including Mexico, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, and others.

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Twitter Blue subscription service costing $8 per month begins rolling out

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Jeet

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Nov 10, 2022

Days after the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, the company has now rolled out its first major update, which is related to the Twitter Blue subscription service. The new Twitter Blue subscription has now been released, costing $8 per month.

Those users who purchase the monthly subscription plan will be able to get instant verification with a blue-colored checkmark next to the profile. It also lowers the visible ads on the platform and offers the ability to post longer videos, among others.

It’s noteworthy that all the new features that are part of the new Twitter Blue plan are listed as “coming soon,” and it appears that only the verification checkmark is being offered right now. Also, the $8 per month price is tagged as a “limited-time offer,” indicating that the subscription price could be increased.

Earlier, Twitter offered additional context about verification check marks with a message stating that accounts were verified because they were “notable in government, news, entertainment, or another designated category.” Now, clicking the blue check says that “this account is verified because it’s subscribed to Twitter Blue.”

The verification system on Twitter became messy when the social media platform began attaching an “Official” label to some major accounts, including those belonging to celebrities, large publications, and politicians. But after a few hours, Musk said he had “just killed” the deployment.

After taking over the company, Elon Musk has positioned paid account verification as a way to make Twitter sustainable and increase trust in the platform. However, critics say that this move is likely to have the opposite effect since almost anyone could pay for verification and then theoretically change their account name to impersonate another user.

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Oppo A58 5G with Dimensity 700 goes on sale today in China

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

A couple of days ago, Oppo launched the Oppo A58 5G smartphone in China. The device is powered by the entry-level MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G enabled SoC. Starting today, the device will be going on sale in China.

Oppo A58 5G Price and Availability

In China, the Oppo A58 5G is available in a single memory combination of 8GB + 256GB. It costs $1,699 (about $234). It comes in three colors, namely Tranquil Sea Blue, Star Black, and Breeze Purple. Customers who purchase a set of Oppo wired earbuds receive a free pair.

Oppo A58 5G Specifications

A flat frame design is a feature of the Oppo A58 5G. Two enormous circles housing cameras and an LED flash can be seen on the back panel of the device. The phone weighs roughly 188g and is only 7.9mm thick. The phone has a 6.56-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels (HD+), 269 PPI, and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The screen has a dewdrop notch and a maximum brightness level of 600 nits.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs ColorOS 12.1 on Android 12. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and offers 33W quick wired charging.

It has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It sports an 8MP camera on the front for taking selfies and making video calls.

Multiple connectivity options are offered with the phone, including dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, and USB Type-C. Additionally, it has a MicroSD card slot, two stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Red Magic 7S Pro Infinite Lagrange edition launched

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

Nubia’s gaming-focused sub-brand Red Magic is known to launch special edition smartphones from time to time. Earlier this year, the brand launched Lords Mobile and Bumblebee Special Editions of the Red Magic 7S Pro. Now, the brand has launched a new special edition device in collaboration with the PC and mobile strategy game Infinite Lagrange.

The Red Magic 7S Pro Infinite Lagrange is silver in color with Infinite Lagrange accents, and it comes with special packaging that includes some accessories. There is a 100W charger, a customized casing, and a cooling fan attachment. The device is only available in China, and according to the official Red Magic Weibo account, users can register through the Infinite Lagrange app to participate in a raffle for a chance to win it.

Spec-wise, the device features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there is a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with the company’s proprietary Red Core 1 which is a dedicated gaming chipset for enhancing the performance of the device.

The phone has a cutting-edge Ice 10.0 cooling system. It comes with a 100W gallium nitride charging brick and a 5,000mAh battery unit with 135W fast charging. The device operates on Android 12-based Red Magic 5.0.

Its optics include a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, an LED light, and two additional lenses. The device has a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.

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Redmi Note 12 vs Realme 10: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 9, 2022

A bunch of hours ago, Realme launched the brand new Realme 10 in the global market. The handset is official for the Indian and European markets with great specifications offered at an affordable price. It brings nothing new to the shelves, but it has a very well-balanced specs sheet, so it looks very convincing and it is definitely a potential best-seller. But it has an important rival released just a few days before: the Redmi Note 12 by Xiaomi. There will be a hard fight between these two devices due to their amazing value for money and similar specifications: which one will be the winner? We will try to give you some hints in this comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi Note 12 and the Realme 10.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Realme 10

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12	Realme 10
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm, 188 g	159.9 x 73.3 x 8 mm, 178 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio G99, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, IP53 dust and splash resistant	5G, dual SIM

Design

The most attractive and curated design belongs to the Realme 10, there is definitely no challenge. It comes with flat borders just like the latest iPhones and a more compact size. Its rear side is very minimalistic thanks to the presence of two circles including two sensors instead of the classic rectangle-shaped camera modules you can usually find on midrange phones. So the Realme 10 has the most beautiful look, but the Redmi Note 12 by Xiaomi has a better build quality. It sports the IP53 certification ensuring that it is dust resistant and splash resistant. However, it is bigger, chunkier, and less attractive. Do you prefer having a beautiful design or a solid build quality?

Display

Judging by the specifications on the paper, the display of the Redmi Note 12 is superior to the one found on the Realme 10. But the difference is just marginal and it regards the refresh rate and a few other minor parameters. The refresh rate goes up to 120 Hz instead of stopping at 90 Hz, and the peak brightness is higher with 1,200 nits. The Redmi Note 12 also comes with a wider diagonal: 6.67 inches. It has a Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. With the Realme, you get an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Despite having AMOLED displays, these handsets are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint scanners.

Specs & Software

If you need a phone with the most advanced performance, then you should opt for the Redmi Note 12 if you are considering this duo. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 6 nm production process. It has an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 619 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. With the Realme 10, you can get the same memory configuration, but with an inferior Helio G99 chipset by Mediatek (just slightly inferior, though). These phones run Android 12 out of the box and they will get two Android major updates.

Camera

These devices are not camera phones but they are pretty disappointing because they come with cheap main sensors and they lack ultrawide lenses. But they are not insufficient. The Realme 10 wins thanks to the presence of a better 50 MP main shooter paired with a 2 MP depth sensor, as well as a better 16 MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 12 has an inferior 48 MP main camera and a bad 8 MP selfie snapper.

Read More: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X flagship phones officially launched

Battery

The battery capacities of these two phones are the same, with 5000 mAh, as well as charging speeds (both support 33W fast charging), but the Realme 10 should be able to last slightly more on a single charge.

Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 12 roughly translates into €190 or $190 at the actual change, while the Realme 10 is expected to hit the Indian market with a price tag starting from $180 or €180. Which one would you pick?

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Realme 10: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

PRO

Wider display
120 Hz refresh rate
IP53 certification
Better chipset

CONS

Inferior cameras

Realme 10

PRO

Better design
More compact
Superior camera
Wider availability

CONS

Nothing particular

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Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV with roughly 600KM range announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2022

Audi has announced a new flagship electric SUV with an impressive range of 372 miles (~600km). The Audi Q8 e-tron is the eighth model released under the e-tron moniker since 2018. The company plans to release up to twelve more e-tron models by 2026.

The Q8 e-tron has been on the radar for some months and some teasers have been seen of the EV. It is a crossover SUV and will be available for order next spring. The Q8 e-tron will come as a standard version as well as a Sportback version. They will both offer three AWD powertrain options namely: Q8 50, Q8 55, and SQ8.

The Q8 50 model offers a power of 250kW with 490Nm torque. It can go from 0 to 60mph in 6 seconds, with a range of 306 miles and 313 miles for the SUV and Sportback options respectively. The Q8 55 delivers a maximum power of 300kW with 490Nm of torque for both versions. Their corresponding ranges are 361 and 372 miles. The SQ8 e-tron delivers a max power of 370kW and 717Nm of torque. The range for the SUV and Sportback models are respectively 307 miles and 319 miles respectively. It has a top speed of 130mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in 5.6 seconds.

The Q8 50 models come with a net-89kWh battery pack that supports 150kW charging while the bigger batteries of the Q8 55 can achieve up to 170kW charging rates.

The Q8 has lots of high-tech features. It offers up to 45 driver-assist features based on data gathered from its radar sensors, five optical cameras, and a dozen ultrasonic pickups. It comes equipped with Audi’s Matrix LED headlights which are now ADB capable.

The Q8 is available for order in 2023 starting at about $72,500. Audi is targeting Germany and major European markets for the initial launch by February 2023.

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Geely Launches Two New EV Models Running on Huawei’s Harmonyos

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2022

Geely, through its EV arm, has unveiled two new electric vehicles equipped with Huawei’s HarmonyOS platform. The new EVs were released by Geometry, the purely electric vehicle manufacturing arm of the automaker. The new models are the M6 medium-sized SUV and the G6 electric sedan. The digital cockpit and its functionality are powered by HarmonyOS. Geely and Huawei are collaborating for the first time in this regard.

The Geometry G6 comes in either a 53kWh battery model or a model. The standard G6 model has a range of 480km while the larger battery variant can deliver up to 620km on a full charge. The M6 SUV is slightly shorter than the G6 and measures 4.43 meters to the G6’s 4.75 meters. It is offered in two battery options as with the G6 but with ranges of 450km and 580km respectively. Both the G6 and M6 use the same powertrains and offer similar performance metrics. Their electric motors deliver 150kW of maximum power and 310Nm torque. They both have similar top speeds of 150km/h and can accelerate to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

Geometry G6 and M6 are priced similarly with the base model retailing for $20,600 while the longer-range models are sold at $23,430. All the models qualify for full tax incentives in China. Geometry expects that the release of the two EVs will further push its sales results up. The company sold more than 116,800 vehicles in 2022. The new models join four other EVs already in the market.

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