The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro was initially launched in China in July. Yesterday, the company announced this wearable for the global markets.
Outside mainland China, it goes by Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro. Additionally, it also lacks a useful feature.
The Xiaomi Band 7 Pro arrives with NFC as standard in China. Hence, it offers support for contactless payments and transit passes in the region.
But unfortunately, the global variant of the fitness tracker lacks NFC. We expected the product to feature this hardware because Xiaomi released Mi Smart Band 6 NFC in select global markets last year.
This year, the company has neither debuted Xiaomi Smart Band 7 NFC in international markets nor has included NFC in Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro. Hence, people looking for contactless payments on their fitness trackers will have to buy the older Mi Smart Band 6 NFC.
Perhaps, the firm may bring the NFC variant of Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro later. But as of now, there are no leaks or reports regarding it.
Either way, if you are fine without NFC, the wearable is a good purchase for €99. It offers a 1.64-inch rectangular AMOLED display, heart-rate monitoring, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep tracking, 110+ sports modes, GNSS, 150+ watch faces, 5 ATM water resistance, 12-day battery life, and more.
Moto E32 launch date in India has been announced. It is set to debut in the country on October 7th. Ahead of the launch next week, the Lenovo-owned brand has put up a microsite on its official website. The listing reveals key specifications of the upcoming offering. It will arrive as the successor to the Moto E31. It is also confirmed to be available from the e-commerce portal Flipkart.
Scroll, swipe and switch between apps seamlessly with a speedy 90Hz refresh rate display with the all-new #motoe32. Plus, add a mystifying touch to every visual with an IPS LCD screen & view everything on 6.5” screen. Coming to you 7th Oct. on @flipkart & at leading retail stores
The Moto E32 debuted in the global markets earlier this year, however, the Indian variant will come with different specifications. As per the microsite, the Moto E32 will feature a 6.5-inch centre-aligned punch-hole LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device has an IP52-rated water-repellent design and a pill-shaped camera module on the back panel. The smartphone will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner,
The Moto E32 is teased to feature a dual-rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth lens. Up front, it will have an 8MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Moto E32 is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 processor. It will pack 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. It will run on Android 12 OS out of the box.
The Moto E32 will be available in Iceberg Blue and Cosmic Black colours. We will learn about the smartphone’s pricing and availability on Friday.
In recent years, Apple had started to diversify its supply chain and moved production for its products like the iPhones from China to other regions like India. Now, it appears that the company also plans to move some production of the AirPods and Beats as well to the region.
The news arrives from a Reutersreport, which stated that the Cupertino based giant is preparing to make new Beats headphones in India. Furthermore, the iPhone maker is apparently also planning on moving some AirPods production to the country as well, as per sources close to the matter. Reportedly, Luxshare Precision Industry, a Chinese supplier of Apple, also has plans to begin begins production for AirPods in India.
On the other hand, Foxconn will be responsible for manufacturing Beats headphones in the region. As of right now, Luxshare is focusing on raising the production of AirPods in Vietnam, so it might be slower in moving its operations to India. The company has been planning on shifting some of its production from China already, with the latest model being the iPhone 14 series that is set to manufacture in the nation soon.
Beats Fit Pro Kim K Special edition Dune color
Apple has been working on reducing its dependence on China, which is its primary manufacturing hub. Since then, its focusing on regions like India, Mexico, and Vietnam, where some of its major suppliers have been setting up their operations. Production in India will also help the company avoid duties, which should lower their price tag as well.
Huawei Nova 10 SE is the latest Nova 10 series phone to go official in South Africa. The “SE” model is the third member of the Nova 10 family, which includes two other devices: the Nova 10 and the Nova 10 Pro. For the unversed, the vanilla and the Pro models were unveiled at the beginning of this month. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Nova 10 SE.
Huawei Nova 10 SE specifications and features
The Huawei Nova 10 SE features a 6.67-inch OLED display, which carries support for Full HD+ resolution. It is a flat screen that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Huawei Nova 10 SE
It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies. The back panel of the device has a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device runs on the Android 12 OS and EMUI 12. There is no support for Google apps and services on the device.
The Nova 10 SE ships with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Hence, there is no support for 5G connectivity on the device. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.
The Nova 10 SE packs the usual connectivity features like dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC (only on 8 GB RAM variants), and USB-C. The handset measures 7.39mm in thickness and weighs around 184 grams. The device comes in three configurations: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Huawei is yet to confirm the price and availability of the device.
Huawei is no longer an important player in the smartphone industry. However, the company keeps releasing new phones every now and then, albeit with limited availability.
The firm is expected to debut its second flip-style foldable smartphone with a vertical folding display in the near future. According to a tipster, this handset will be accompanied by a new smartwatch.
Huawei Watch GT 3
A leaker on Weibo (via HuaweiCentral) says that Huawei will hold a launch conference in China later this month. This event could take place around October 25.
The star of the show will be Huawei P50 Pocket New. As the name suggests, this foldable handset will be a new variant of the existing model.
The tipster says that a smartwatch will be presented at this conference. This wearable will be officially called Huawei Watch GT Cyber.
But unfortunately, he does not reveal anything about the watch. Hence, we know nothing about the product since this is the first time we are actually hearing about it.
On the other hand, we do know a few things about the Huawei P50 Pocket New. As per multiple reports, it will be a toned-down version of the original model.
The phone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of a Snapdragon 888 chipset. Further, it will lack the external cover display.
Last but not least, It is expected to come in two colors (Black, White) and could retail at ¥4,999 and ¥6,999 for 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively.
Yesterday, the Redmi Pad made its debut in the Indian market. The device is aimed at the budget segment and comes with adequate specs to make it one of the best offerings in the segment. The tablet has now gone on sale in the country. So, let’s take a look at the pricing, launch offers, and specs of the tablet.
Redmi Pad price in India and launch offers
The Redmi Pad comes in three configurations – 3GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB. In today’s sale, Xiaomi will offer the Redmi Pad at introductory prices, which will let users save up to Rs 3,000 on the tablet. The 3GB + 64GB configuration is available for Rs. 12,999, the 4GB + 128GB configuration has a price tag of Rs. 14,999, and the top-end 6GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs. 16,999.
The Redmi Pad will be available for purchase via the Mi Store, Flipkart, Mi Homes, and other retail outlets. Also, the brand is offering a 10% discount on the purchase of the Redmi Pad, but the bank offer will be available only on mi.com.
Specs & Features
The tablet has a 10.6-inch IPS LCD screen capable of producing over 1 billion colors. This display offers a 2K resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels and an adaptive sync refresh rate of 90Hz. Additionally, this model has a max brightness of 400 nits. The display even has Widevine L1 certification, ensuring that customers can access greater resolutions on well-known OTT services like Netflix.
Under the hood, the Redmi Pad is equipped with a 6 nm-based MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. This chipset is geared towards offering a capable gaming experience. In addition, the device has up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 1TB via a microSD card slot.
The tablet has an 8-megapixel primary camera with a built-in document scanner in the camera app and an 8-megapixel selfie camera with a wide 105 FOV on the front. The Redmi Pad has a quad-speaker setup for audio, which also supports Dolby Atmos. According to official documentation, it can also be used with a wide range of third-party capacitive stylus and pencils. It is powered by a large 8,000mAh battery pack with 18W fast charging support. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 support, dual-band WiFi 5, and the Android 12 operating system out of the box.
Elon Musk has apparently had a change in heart regarding his original plans of acquiring Twitter. The billionaire had backed out of the deal a while ago, but now, it appears that Musk is planning on buying the platform again.
For those unaware, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO offered to buy Twitter for 44 billion US Dollars back in April 2022. However, the deal was soon put on hold over disputed regarding the number of fake and spam accounts that Twitter claimed to have on their platform. The social media giant claimed that the percentage was less than 5 percent, but Musk decided to pull out of the deal. He claimed that the microblogging website did not comply with his contractual obligations.
Thus, Musk backed out of the deal back in July 2022 as he claimed that the company failed to provide him with relevant business information. In response to this, the social media company filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk to force the billionaire to make the original purchase. The company accused Musk of disrupting its operations and even destroying their stockholder value.
However now, Musk’s changing his mind about the buyout arrives before the trial, which was set to begin in October 17. Since Elon is set to acquire Twitter again, the trial should fall through unless he has another change of heart. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Apple had just recently announced the highly anticipated second generation of its AirPods Pro 2 truly wireless earbuds. But similar to the iPhone 14 lineup, it appears that even the new hearables are facing bugs soon after their launch. So let’s have a look.
A number of users have been complaining about a bug that triggers the battery replacement notifications on the Find My app. This bug affects nearby devices when the battery of the AirPods Pro earbuds or the MagSafe Charging Case is low. For those unaware, the AirPods Pro 2 was arrives with enhanced Find My functionality from its U1 chip for Precision Finding and even sharing the battery levels at all times.
So, it is likely that this new feature on the second generation AirPods Pro might be the cause behind this new bug. Looking at the notification, users are urged to “replace the battery on soon.” Although, it is technically not possible to replace the batteries on the AirPods Pro and one just needs to charge the device. In other words, users facing this issue might not be aware that the notification is for the AirPods Pro 2 since the item are referred to as simply “left,” “right,” and “Case.”
Notably, the notifications also appears to be similar to the one used for the AirTag when its CR2032 battery is almost empty and needed to be replaced. Meaning, there is also a chance that the Find My app could be confusing the AirPods Pro 2 with the AirTag smart tracker. So, users do not have to worry about their new second generation AirPods Pro being a faulty unit.
Last year, Amazon entered the TV hardware game with the Fire TV Omni and the Fire TV 4-Series. They were launched as competent budget screens with some handy features. Now, the e-commerce giant has introduced two new Fire TV Omni QLED series models in 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes. The new TVs offer better picture quality and features such as a new Adaptive Brightness tool and local dimming. Here are all the details.
Specifications
As mentioned, Amazon has launched the new Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD TVs in two sizes: 65-inch and 75-inch. Both models have identical specifications. They come with a host of impressive features and support Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR, and HLG. In addition, the company has also packed a new feature called Adaptive Brightness. As the name suggests, this feature can automatically adjust the screen’s brightness based on the lighting in the room.
Further, it comes with a full array of local dimming in up to 96 zones to enhance the contrast ratio. Moreover, with its built-in presence sensors, the Omni QLED Series can detect when someone enters a room and switch to the beautiful, informative Ambient Experience. The screen can display photos, artwork, or Alexa widgets on the screen, such as the weather forecast and reminders.
It goes without saying that the Omni QLED Series supports various apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV. There are two integrated 12W speakers on the Fire TV, and it also allows you to wirelessly pair speakers via Bluetooth 5.0 or connect an external sound bar with the help of AV and eARC ports.
Price and availability
It comes in two sizes the 65-inch model of the Fire TV Omni QLED series is priced at $800. Whereas the 75-inch one is for $1,100. The two TVs are currently available for pre-order via Amazon.
OnePlus launched its premium OnePlus Buds Pro back in July 2021. The brand has yet to release a new pair of premium earbuds. However, it might be coming sooner rather than later.
OnePlus Buds Pro
PriceBaba has published a new report citing tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) revealing the full specifications of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
The report states that, similar to the OPPO Enco X2 TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will have dual audio drivers that measure 11mm and 6mm in size. Additionally, it will include LDHC 4.0 spatial audio capability. Active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 45 dB is available, and adaptive noise cancellation is supported, enabling automated ANC intensity adjustment in response to ambient noise. Three microphones will be built into each earbud to improve voice isolation during calls.
OnePlus Buds Pro Special Edition Mithril Silver
The battery life of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with ANC turned on is up to 6 hours, and with the case, it can last up to 22 hours. It has a 9-hour playback time without ANC and a 38-hour playback time with a case.
The Buds 2 Pro will offer wireless charging. On the other hand, charging the case for 10 minutes with a OnePlus Warp Charger will provide up to 10 hours of playtime. Putting the earbuds in the case for 10 minutes will charge them enough to provide up to 3 hours of playback. Other features offered on the earbuds will include Google Fast Pair, Bluetooth 5.2, 69ms low latency, LHDC 4.0 audio codec, and IP55 sweat and water resistance.
No information on the pricing of the Buds Pro 2 is available as of yet. However, the report mentions that it will be available in a new green variant apart from the white and black color options.
Back in August, Indian authorities banned the official VLC media player website “www.videolan.org” across the country without an explanation for the ban. Now, VideoLAN, the publisher of the VLC media player, has issued a legal notice to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeiTY) in India.
After the ban, MeiTY received a Right to Information (RTI) request from VideoLAN with assistance from the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF). MeiTY answered by stating that they do not have any information regarding the ban. According to IFF, VideoLAN was not provided a warning or an opportunity to be heard. After that, VideoLAN has now sent these two government organizations a legal notice.
Although the government hasn’t provided any information or justification for why the VLC website was blocked in the nation, it has been reported that the government forbade downloading VLC from the program’s official website because some cybersecurity experts asserted that a hacker group called Cicada, based in China, used VLC to distribute malware. According to reports, the Chinese government supported the strike. Over the years, the hacker group has accumulated notoriety for attacking NGOs.
Google is all set to launch its next-generation Pixel 7 series flagship smartphones and the brand’s first smartwatch under the Pixel brand, dubbed as Pixel Watch.
The company has already confirmed that the launch event for these new products will be hosted on 6th October. Google’s Fall Launch Event will be live streamed by the company on its official YouTube channel.
Google Pixel 7 Series
The launch event is scheduled to take place on 6th October at 07:00 AM PT, which converts to 10:00 AM ET and 07:30 PM IST. The recorded version of the launch event will also be available for the users to watch.
You can watch the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch event by clicking here.
At the event, Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will get launched. Based on the leaks and reports, the Pixel 7 Pro will be powered by the yet unannounced Google Tensor G2 processor with improved GPU and NPU.
In the camera department, the phone will have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto lens. On the front side, there’s an 11MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh capacity battery and have support for 30W fast charging. In the software department, the phone will run the latest Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel Watch, which has a circular dial, will be running the Wear OS technology, which is a merger product of Google’s Wear OS and Samsung’s Tizen OS, which the company was using for wearables.
While the Mountain View-based company has already showcased the Pixel 7 series phones and the Pixel Watch in a recent teaser, Google hasn’t revealed everything. To know the detailed specifications and features, as well as the pricing and availability information, we will have to wait for a day more for the official launch event.
Google will launch the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones at the “Made by Google” event scheduled for tomorrow (October 6). Through various reports, almost all the specifications and features of these devices have already leaked.
Now, tipster Evan Blass has shared some new images of the Pixel 7 series smartphones that appear to be from official manuals. They claim to demonstrate where the buttons, speakers, and seemingly unchanged 50MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide rear cameras will remain on both phones.
Additionally, according to the schematics, Google will ship all models of the 7 series with physical card readers, which could be an indication that the OEM does not plan to follow Apple in promoting eSIM adoption just yet. However, the most interesting part of these manual pictures is the mention of “MICROSD TRAY”, which is quite a surprise in the premium segment in this day and age. This could most likely be an error, considering that Google has not offered microSD card support for any of its Pixel devices to date.
So far, leaked hardware specs of the Pixel 7 series have revealed some improvements in the battery department, along with a Tensor G2 chip, which is expected to give better GPU and AI performance. Other than that, the device is mostly expected to be the same as the Pixel 6 series, with more polished software and design. It remains to be seen if Google includes any new Pixel-exclusive features on the new devices.
Google has officially launched its second-generation Nest Doorbell, which comes with a wired connection. It is aimed at those who do not want to worry about the battery life or the spotty Wi-Fi connection.
The new Google Nest Doorbell comes in four color options — Snow, Linen, Ash, and Ivy. It is priced at $180 in the United States and is now available for purchase.
The second-generation wired Nest Doorbell is about 30 percent smaller in size when compared to the battery-powered model, which means that it will be easier to place the device in narrow spaces.
As for the camera, it offers HDR, and the company says the device has been tested in various conditions to ensure clear images. Further, the tech giant was also able to get rid of the fish-eye effect. DXOMark, which is known for rating smartphone cameras, has tagged this new Nest Doorbell as the best doorbell camera it has tested.
The camera can identify the type of subject appearing in the frame and can recognize if it’s a person, animal, or vehicle, which makes it easier for the users to receive alerts for specific types of triggers, reducing notification spam.
It also comes with a “talk and listen” feature, which basically means that it has support for two-way communication. There’s also an option to have pre-recorded messages to be played for the visitors.
Coming to the storage, the device can record up to one hour of important events, which include sound, motion, and other activities. It can additionally store about three hours of video history and footage for up to five minutes for each event are free. For $6 a month, users can access the last 30 days of video history.
Giztop is giving a $50 discount on the Motorola X30 Pro smartphone. Generally retailing for $649, you can now buy this phone for a discounted price of $599 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.
Motorola Edge X30 Pro features a 6.67” IPS FHD+ display and 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and comes with Adreno 730 GPU. Available in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/ 12GB Turbo LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage the smartphone comes in Black and White color variants.
The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200MP primary camera which is 1/1.22″ in size, a 50MP secondary sensor, and a 12MP 121° ultrawide angle sensor that also doubles as a macro camera. For your selfies, you have a 60MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 4610mAh battery Motorola X30 Pro supports 125W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
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The OPPO A77s has gone official in Thailand. It is a new variant of the OPPO A77, which was announced last month in some Asian markets. Unlike the A77, which featured the modest Helio G35 chip, the A77s comes equipped with the more powerful Snapdragon 6-series SoC. It offers a greater amount of RAM and larger built-in storage. Its other specifications and design are similar to the A77.
OPPO A77s specifications and features
OPPO A77s
The OPPO A77s has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate, 269 ppi pixel density, and up to 600 nits of brightness. The waterdrop notch screen has 89.8 percent screen space and is protected by Panda glass.
The A77s has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear-facing dual-camera setup comprises a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel mono lens, and an LED flash. The front and rear cameras support up to 30fps of 1080p video recording.
The Snapdragon 680 is at the helm of the OPPO A77s. The phone offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 33W SuperVOOC charging. The phone runs on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.
OPPO A77s
The OPPO A77s has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. On the connectivity front, it offers features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone slot. Lastly, it offers IPX4 and IPX5 ratings for water and dust resistance.
OPPO A77s price and availability
The OPPO A77s has arrived in Thailand a price tag of THB 8,999 (~$106). It comes in two colors: Starry Black and Sunset Orange.
Google Japan has unveiled a queer-looking 165cm single-row keyboard, the Gboard Bar. The new keyboard has all its keys on a single line which accounts for its length. The conceptualization of the Gboard Bar aims to minimize the need for users to find keys in multiple lines.
With the Gboard Bar, you only need to look across the line to choose the key you want. The new keyboard has an ergonomic and aesthetic appeal. Google also says it comes with health benefits. It allows the user to stretch both arms and legs naturally when typing.
Google Japan has also established a GitHub page for the Gboard Bar and uploaded the needed data files for users to make the keyboard themselves. While theoretically, an individual can create his own Gboard Bar, Google Japan is silent on whether it has produced some units of the accessory.
The minimalist aesthetic design of the Gboard Bar could catch the fancy of some customers, but it remains to be seen how the product pans out in the market. A 5-foot (165cm) keyboard could prove an unwieldy accessory. Its futuristic design, however, looks good.
A few days ago, Xiaomi released a new amazing mid-ranger: the Xiaomi Civi 2. Not only it boasts great performance and a very interesting camera department, but it is even one of the most beautiful phones ever released by the Chinese giant. However, there are other mid-rangers released by the company this year. That is the reason why a lot of people are wondering whether they should go for an older device and save some money or spend more on the new Civi. In order to understand it, there is no better way than to compare it with the other mid-rangers from the brand. Earlier this year, the company released the Xiaomi 12 Lite, a mid-range positioned in the same price range as the new device, but it currently comes with more affordable street prices simply because it is an older device. Which one should you go for? Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2.
Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Civi 2
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Xiaomi Civi 2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm,
173 g
159.2 x 72.7 x 7.2 mm,
172 g
DISPLAY
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 20 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
Dual 32 + 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4300 mAh, fast charging 67W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
When it comes to the design, there is almost no midrange phone which can beat the Xiaomi Civi 2. It is built with an aluminum frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, it is one of the thinnest phones on the market (the thickness is just 7.2 mm) and even one of the most lightweight (it weighs just 172 grams). Further, it has a very high screen to body ratio and a pill shaped punch hole similar to the Dynamic Island found on the new iPhone 14 lineup. This is the only phone with a pill shaped punch hole placed centrally on the display until now. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a beautiful phone too, but it is far from the new Civi. It is built with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but it has a plastic frame and a lower screen to body ratio. The rear design is different and the handset is slightly thicker, but it is another of the thinnest and most lightweight devices on the shelves.
Display
The displays of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2 have more or less the same specifications. They are AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.55 inches able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The peak brightness is not the same but it does not change too much, with the Civi 2 being slightly brighter. An important advantage of the Xiaomi 12 Lite is the presence of dual speakers, so you can get a better audio experience with this device. For the rest, there is not much difference between these phones on the multimedia side.
Specs & Software
The two Xiaomi mid-rangers are equipped with different chipsets. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is definitely better thanks to the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process, with an octa-core architecture, and with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. So, with the Civi you get a superior chipset and a higher amount of RAM. Both handsets run Android 12 customized by MIUI 13.
Camera
When it comes to the main camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite looks more convincing thanks to the presence of a great 108 MP main shooter. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a better 20 MP ultrawide sensor, allowing for better ultrawide shots. Further, it sports a better front camera department including two 32 MP selfie shooters: one of them is an ultrawide camera, and there is also a front-facing LED flash.
With the Xiaomi Civi 2, users will get a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery and a processor built with a better production process (4 nm vs 6 nm). The battery capacity is 4500 mAh, against the 4300 mAh capacity of the 12 Lite. The charging technologies are exactly the same: 67W fast charging.
Price
The Xiaomi 12 Lite starts from $399/€399 in the global market, while the starting price of the Xiaomi Civi 2 roughly translates into €350/$350 at the actual change in the Chinese market. Unfortunately, at least for now, the Civi is not available in the global market. It wins this comparison thanks to a better design, a superior chipset, a bigger battery, and better cameras overall.
Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro in the European market. The new earbuds offer some premium features and come at an affordable price. The higher-end Buds 4 Pro come with dual drivers, Hi-Res Audio, an LDAC codec, and up to 36 hours of battery life. While the Buds 4 feature 10mm drivers, ANC, and offer up to 30 hours of playtime. Let’s take a closer look at the price and specs of the newly launched Redmi earbuds.
Redmi Buds 4 Specifications
Redmi Buds 4 are powered by 10mm dual dynamic drivers. The earbuds have a compact design featuring intuitive touch controls. The Redmi earbuds come with hybrid active noise cancellation and are said to reduce noise by up to 35dB. Xiaomi claims it has obtained the noise cancellation data from the National Institute of Metrology, China.
For connectivity, the Redmi Buds 4 use Bluetooth v5.2 and are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. They have a battery life of up to six hours and can offer an hour of playtime after just five minutes of charging. Combined with the charging case, the earbuds have a battery life of up to 30 hours. The hearables are IP54 certified against dust and water, so they should be dust-proof and water-resistant.
Redmi Buds 4 Pro Specifications
The Redmi Buds 4 Pro include a 10-mm + 6-mm dual driver design, which delivers Hi-Res Audio and LDAC at 990 kbit/s when paired with an Android device. The earbuds support AAC and SBC codecs as well.
Furthermore, the TWS earbuds feature active noise cancellation (ANC), which reduces background noise by up to 43 decibels. ANC levels can also be customized using the Light, Balanced, and Deep modes.
Just like the Redmi 4, the Pro model also comes with an IP54 rating and are resistant to dust and water. The Redmi Buds 4 Pro are claimed to offer 9 hours of battery life on a single charge. The case provides an additional 27 hours of battery which means that total battery life of these earphones is about 36 hours. In addition, 5 minutes of recharging can deliver up to 2 hours of music playback.
Redmi Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro Price and Availability
Redmi Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are currently available in the European market only. The non-pro model can be purchased for just €59.99. It is offered in Light Blue and Gloss White colorways. Whereas the higher-end Redmi Buds 4 Pro retails at €99.99. It is available in Midnight Black and Moon White color options.
Ahead of the October 7 Made by Google event, a tipster has leaked two ads for the upcoming Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. Tipster Snoopy Tech released a pair of 30 seconds ads via Twitter and the videos show some innovations in the two models.
As per the leaked videos, the Pixel 7 Pro comes with a new Macro Focus feature that allows for snap close-ups. The Super Res zoom in the Pixel 7 Pro is much improved from its predecessor, the Pixel 6 Pro. We now have 6x optical zoom and 30x hybrid zoom. The new Macro Focus feature is however lacking in the Pixel 7. Both models feature Cinematic Blur, similar to the iPhone’s Cinematic Mode. The Cinematic Blur functionality allows the camera to shift between two objects while keeping one sharply focused and the other image blurred in the background.
The Extreme Battery Mode of the new models allows for up to 72 hours of activity on a single charge. However, most of the apps are disabled although the user can choose the apps that can be running under this mode. You can choose the apps that you want to run under the mode by assessing the settings menu and navigating through the Extreme Battery Saver option.
We expect the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro to be unveiled together with other products during the Made by Google event. The Pixel Watch and two Nest devices are also expected to be launched this week. The pricing and full specs details of the Pixel 7 lineup have not been officially released.
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Google Japan has also established a GitHub page for the Gboard Bar and uploaded the needed data files for users to make the keyboard themselves. While theoretically, an individual can create his own Gboard Bar, Google Japan is silent on whether it has produced some units of the accessory.
