DOOGEE S89 Pro with a 12,000mAh battery, 65W charger now on sale

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Aug 22, 2022

DOOGEE has built a reputation for delivering rugged phones in recent times. The company recently unveiled the S89 Pro in July. The new model is the successor to the equally rugged S88 series and boasts a number of powerful features. The DOOGEE S89 is now available to buy globally.

The DOOGEE S89 Pro is the first rugged phone that will ship with a 65W fast charger. The new DOOGEE powerhouse has a monster 12,000mAh battery and 8GB/ 256GB RAM/ internal storage capability. The new DOOGEE powerhouse has a MediaTek Helio P90 chipset while the non-pro model will only support 33W charging.

The S89 comes with lower memory capability, lower charging, and a slightly lower camera setup. Both models, however, use the same processor and have the same battery capacity. One of the highlights of the S89 and S89 Pro is the 12,000mAh battery. DOOGEE says this is a dream come true for wildlife lovers, as it can deliver up to five days of activity. The multi-activity DOOGEE S89 Pro can yield up to 16 hours of gaming or 18 hours of streaming on a full charge.

The S89 Pro has a 6.3-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a Dot Display. A 64MP triple AI main camera, a 20MP Sony IMX350 night vision camera, and a 16MP front sensor are featured in the phone. The phone comes with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications to underscore its rugged credentials. The phone will run on Android 12 out of the box and supports Bluetooth 5.1, GPS with Glonass, and Galileo.

The DOOGEE S89 series is available via AliExpress and DoogeeMall. Both models are being retailed at an introductory offer during the launch period until August 26. The S89 Pro will be sold at $229.99 while the S89 is priced at $199.99. Furthermore, the first 200 buyers will get a $10 discount coupon. The original prices of the S89 Pro and S89 are $459.98 and $399.98 respectively.

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Elista ELS TT-1400AUFB Twin Tower Speaker with 140W output launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2022

Multimedia, high-output speakers have continued to enter the Indian audio products market. Elista is also joining the fray with the release of the ELS TT-1400AUFB Twin Tower Speaker in India. The new speaker sports a beautiful design and can output 140W sound. The launch of the TT-1400AUFB speaker comes on the heels of the earlier launch of the Elista ELS ST 8000 series of tower speakers in the subcontinent.

The Elista brand continues to deliver innovative, premium, and affordable products in India. It says the launch of the new twin tower speaker coincides with the big festive season in India for greater effect. The ELS TT-1400AUFB can deliver a truly immersive experience outdoors. It can be deployed for parties and other outdoor events for high-quality sound output. The new Elista speakers have a distortion-reducing hardwood veneer in combination with a glossy front plastic finish. Theatre-level bass output is offered by the new twin tower speakers. You can connect an input device to the speakers via AUX, Bluetooth 5.0, and TF/USB. The speaker also has FM radio support, as well as a wireless microphone for karaoke functions.

The ELS TT-1400AUFB Twin Tower Speaker has 10-inch subwoofers and comes with a big LED display. The new Elista speaker is available at an introductory price of Rs. 10,500 (~$132). It will subsequently revert to its original price of Rs. 15,999 (~$200). The speaker is available across India via Elista’s dealer network and other retailers like Flipkart, Amazon, and Payed. Elista is offering a 1-year warranty on the ELS TT-1400AUFB Twin Tower Speaker.

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Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar with powerful wireless subwoofer launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2022

Sony is increasing its presence in the wireless soundbar segment of its Indian operations with the release of the Sony HT-S400. The new wireless soundbar is a 2.1-channel, 330W soundbar that combines Dolby Digital and S-Force PRO Front Surround. It uses Sony’s in-house digital sound technology to deliver cinema-level surround sound.

The launch of the HT-S400 wireless soundbar follows the recent release of the SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers by Sony India. The rectangular speakers help to maximize the diaphragm size while the front speakers are X-balanced. The design and shape of the soundbar help to maintain sound pressure and improve vocal clarity. A powerful wireless subwoofer delivers high-quality bass output from a 160mm speaker. The sound output is deeper and richer in combination with Dolby Digital. The rear panel of the subwoofer is covered with recycled plastic from Sony’s processes.

The Sony HT-S400 outputs 330W audio and comes with an HDMI ARC one-cable connection. There are intuitive controls in the new Sony soundbar that enables wireless connectivity, as well as dedicated buttons for some functions. It comes with an intuitively-designed and portable remote. There are several sound settings available in the new soundbar. The remote’s BRAVIA power button can turn on and off the TV and soundbar simultaneously. The OLED display of the Sony HT-S400 wireless soundbar shows several operational parameters.

The soundbar supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is wall mountable. Its retail price is Rs. 21,990 (~$275) and can be purchased from Sony retail outlets, as well as other e-commerce platforms in India.

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Samsung Breaks Ground on New $15 Billion Semiconductor R&D Complex in South Korea

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Anurag

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Aug 22, 2022

Samsung Electronics on Friday broke ground for a new semiconductor research and development complex in Giheung, South Korea, with the goal of extending its leadership in cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

The South Korean tech giant intends to invest approximately KRW 20 trillion ($15 billion) by 2028 in the complex, which will span approximately 109,000 square meters on its Giheung campus. The new facility will apparently spearhead advanced research on next-generation devices and processes for memory and system semiconductors, as well as the development of innovative new technologies based on the company’s long-term roadmap.

Samsung hopes to surpass the restrictions of semiconductor scaling and strengthen its competitive edge in semiconductor technology by establishing the new R&D facility.

Back in 2019, Samsung stated intentions to spend KRW 133 trillion ($100 billion today, $115 billion in 2019) on semiconductor R&D by 2030. The business devoted KRW 73 trillion ($54.6 billion) to R&D operations in South Korea, thus investing $15 billion in a single R&D site fits perfectly with this strategy.

The new R&D center will collaborate with Samsung’s existing R&D line in Hwaseong (which focuses on memory, system LSI, and foundry technologies) and the company’s Pyeongtaek production complex.

“Our new state-of-the-art R&D complex will become a hub for innovation where the best research talent from around the world can come and grow together,” said President Kye Hyun Kyung, who also heads the Device Solutions (DS) Division. “We expect this new beginning will lay the foundation for sustainable growth of our semiconductor business.”

It is Samsung’s first semiconductor R&D facility of this scale and will fuel the company’s ambitions to create more competitive logic and memory chips.

Blaupunkt launches the BH51 Moksha ANC headphones priced at Rs. 2999 (~$37)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2022

Blaupunkt has unveiled a long-lasting, ergonomically designed wireless headset that is also exceptionally pleasant. The BH51 Moksha was released after the Blaupunkt BE100 earlier this year. The massive 40mm drivers are to blame for the outstanding audio performance. Additionally, it includes a powerful battery that charges quickly thanks to TurboVolt technology and allows for up to 32 hours of music playback.

A unique active noise cancellation button, dual connections, and 25dB noise cancelling technology are all features of the BH51 ANC Moksha. The wireless headset also contains a built-in microphone and an AUX port. Protein earpads of the highest quality and softness protect each ear.

The headband is cushioned for comfort and style. Additionally, the BH51 compresses and folds quickly for simple carrying. It has Bluetooth 5.0, which is more efficient, consumes less battery, establishes connections more quickly, and increases the range.

Priced at Rs. 2,999 (~$37), the Blaupunkt BH51 Moksha Headphones come in two color options: Black and Blue. The wearable device is already on sale for Rs. 2899 (~$36) on Amazon India.

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Here are some Galaxy Watch 5 watch faces you can install on your Galaxy Watch 4

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Anurag

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Aug 22, 2022

Samsung launched the new Galaxy Watch 5 series at its Unpacked event held earlier this month. The new Galaxy Watch lineup comes with some considerable improvements both in terms of hardware and aesthetics. The series also arrives with some new watch faces. And luckily, you can install most of the Galaxy Watch 5 watch faces on your older Galaxy Watch 4.

An XDA member managed to extract the APK files for five new Galaxy Watch 5 watch faces. These new watch faces can easily be sideloaded on the Galaxy Watch 4 using ADB. Four of these five watch faces are perfectly compatible with the Galaxy Watch 4. However, the new HealthMonitor watch face doesn’t work on the Galaxy Watch 4 probably because an older version of the same is already available on the watch.

If you think these new Watch faces will look good on your Watch, you can download them from the link given below in this article.

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Download Galaxy Watch 5 Faces for Galaxy Watch 4 from here

Do note that if you want to edit the watch faces, it is recommended that you do it on your Galaxy Watch instead of the Galaxy Wearable app, because editing on the app could deteriorate the quality of the watch faces.

As mentioned, to install these new Watch faces on your Galaxy Watch 4, you’ll need to sideload the respective APKs using ADB. If you are familiar with ADB debugging, this should be no biggie for you. However, if you need you are new to this, check out the XDA post for instructions.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G receives a price cut of up to Rs 3,500 in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 22, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has received a price cut in India. The smartphone was launched earlier in March this year in the country. It is available in 6GB and 8GB RAM configurations. Both variants of the Galaxy A53 5G are now cheaper by up to Rs 3,500. However, it’s unclear if the device has received a permanent price cut or if it is for a limited period. The revised pricing is reflected across Samsung’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart, Vijay Sales, and Croma.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G carried a starting price tag of Rs 34,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB option. It has received a price cut of Rs 3,500 thus making it available for Rs 31,499. The 8GB + 128GB variant was available for Rs 35,999. After becoming cheaper by Rs 3,000, it can now be purchased for Rs 32,999. Interested customers purchasing from Amazon and Samsung.com can also take advantage of exchange offer on old smartphones which can reduce the price of the Galaxy A53 5G.

As for the core specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G comes with a 6.5-inch Infinity-O sAMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and has an elevating camera module on the back panel.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G sports quad-rear cameras. The setup comprises a 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP depth and 5MP macro lenses. The smartphone has a 32MP front-facing selfie snapper.

Internally, the Galaxy A53 5G is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1280 processor. It packs either 6GB or 8GB RAM paired with 128GB onboard storage. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 25W fast charging.

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iQOO Z6x with 6,000mAh battery to launch alongside the iQOO Z6

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2022

Earlier today, iQOO confirmed that it will hold a launch event on Aug. 26 to announce the iQOO Z6 series. The main device in the series is the iQOO Z6, which features the Snapdragon 778G Plus mobile platform. The company has confirmed through a new Weibo post that the iQOO Z6x will be announced alongside the Z6.

The iQOO Z6x poster released by the company confirms that it is packed with a 6,000mAh battery. The post also reveals that it will deliver a music playback time of 115.2 hours of music listening time, up to 18.5 hours of navigation on Baidu Maps, 18 hours of Tencent Videos playback, and 13.7 hours of the Honor of Kings game.

The device has been certified by China’s 3C authority. It reveals that the device will offer 44W rapid charging. A recent report revealed that it will be available in three variants: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The rest of the specifications of the device are yet to be confirmed.

While there is no confirmation yet, the iQOO Z6x could be a rebadged version of the Vivo T2x, which debuted in June in China. The T2x is fitted with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W rapid charging.The device is powered by the Dimensity 1300 chipset.

The Vivo T2x’s back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It boots to the Android 12 OS and OriginOS 2.0. It has a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$234) in China.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro available under Rs 20,000 for limited period in India after price cut, exchange offer

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 22, 2022

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro has received a limited-time price cut in India. The smartphone debuted in April last year with flagship-level specifications. The price cut is on Amazon India and only on the base 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro. Apart from the price drop, there is also an exchange discount on old smartphones that further brings down the price of the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro carries a regular price tag of Rs 39,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB model. On Amazon, it is currently available for Rs 31,999 which means that the smartphone is discounted by Rs 8,000.

Additionally, interested buyers can also exchange their old smartphones for the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro. Based on the value of the customer’s old device, they can get up to Rs 17,750 off. This means that there’s a possibility that the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro could be availed at as low as Rs 14,250 price tag.

Mi 11X Pro specifications and features

The Mi 11X Pro boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED E4 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ support. There is a 20MP front-facing selfie snapper whereas the rear camera setup consists of a 108MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP macro unit.

The Mi 11X Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 4,520mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. The smartphone is also equipped with a liquid cooling system, X-Axis motor, and Dolby Atmos-powered speakers.

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Asus ROG Phone 6D gets certified, Dimensity 9000 Plus chip tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 22, 2022

Asus may soon release a new smartphone. According to certifications and a reliable leaker, this handset will be launched under the ROG brand. It is said to be a new variant of ROG Phone 6. Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about this device.

Earlier today, two upcoming Asus smartphones with model numbers ASUS_AI2203_A and ASUS_AI2203_B were spotted on 3C. Popular tipster Digital Chat Station says that these model numbers belong to the yet-to-release Asus ROG Phone 6D.

The handset has been also spotted on the RoHS certification page of Asus’ official website. The listing confirms the device’s official marketing name.

According to Digital Chat Station, the forthcoming ROG Phone 6D will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset. This suggests that the D in the name stands for ‘Dimensity’.

Further, as per him, the smartphone will flaunt a 165Hz flat screen supplied by Samsung Display. It will sport a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera and will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging.

Going by the aforementioned specs, the ROG Phone 6D will likely only differ in terms of the chipset. For the unaware, the original ROG Phone 6 houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC.

We are looking forward to learning more about this handset before its official announcement in the coming weeks.

Noise Xtreme neckband earphones with 100+ hours playback, ENC launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 22, 2022

Noise Xtreme earphones have been launched in India. They are Bluetooth-styled neckband earphones. The homegrown wearables brand announced the NoiseFit Core 2 smartwatch earlier today. The latest audio device comes with a long-lasting battery life that allows users to continue using it for days. The Noise Xtreme neckband earphones compete against the other earphones from brands like Realme, OnePlus, boAt, and others in the market.

As previously mentioned, the Noise Xtreme are neckband-styled earphones. They are IPX5 certified water-resistant. The earbuds can be magnetically attached to each other and there is HyperSync technology that is capable of automatically connecting the earphones to the most recently paired device as soon as the buds are separated.

Audio-wise, the Noise Xtreme neckband earphones are equipped with a 10mm driver. They come with environmental noise cancellation that eliminates background noise disturbances for a clear quality on calls. The earphones come with low latency mode as well as voice assistant support. The Noise Xtreme neckband earphones feature Bluetooth 5.2 and can be connected to two devices simultaneously.

The Noise Xtreme are claimed to deliver 100+ hours of playback on a single charge. The earphones support fast charging which is said to offer 20 hours of usage with 10 minutes of charging.

The Noise Xtreme neckband earphones are priced at Rs 1,599 and offered in Thunder Black, Blazing Purple, and Raging Green colours. The earphones can be purchased from the brand’s official website and Flipkart.

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Apple will be TSMC’s first 3nm chip customer, but not for the iPhone 14

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

TSMC, the leading advanced chipmaker, will soon start shipping 3nm chip orders soon, with Apple being its first customer. But these cutting edge processors will not be for the upcoming iPhone 14 series.

The world’s largest contract chipmaker’s largest customer is also the Cupertino based giant as well. The latter will start received the 3nm chips, however, these are not for the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro series models. For those unaware, the iPhone 14 series will be arriving with the 4nm based A16 Bionic chipset for the Pro models of the iPhone 14 Pro models, while the base and Max variant will arrive with the last gen 5nm A15 Bionic chipset.

The new 3nm chips that Apple has ordered is basically for the next gen PC chipsets, which is the M2 Pro processor. It is the first 3nm process based chip that the brand will ship, with the first 3nm chip powered iPhone likely being the iPhone 15 series that will launch in 2023.

To put things simply, the jump in generation also means that the next gen chips will be more powerful as well as energy efficient while having a higher transistor count in the chips. Based on what TSMC said, the 3nm FinFET chips will reduce energy consumption by 25 to 30 percent while increasing power by 10 to 15 percent over the previous gen 5nm FinFET based chips.

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Dizo multi-grooming Trimmer Kit introduced in India at Rs. 999

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 22, 2022

DIZO, the Realme Techlife brand just launched a new hair trimmer kit in India called the Dizo Trimmer Kit. It features one of the longest runtimes at 240 minutes, a 4-in-1 grooming and styling system, and blades that are 50% sharper.

The DIZO Trimmer’s matte surface provides it with a more premium look while also making it easier to grasp. It is designed to be easy to use. The DIZO Trimmer Kit enables consumers to trim and style their beards with the same 0.5mm accuracy as a professional stylist thanks to its 40 length options and two combs. Additionally, the grade 420 stainless steel blades in the DIZO Trimmer Kit are 50% sharper and self-sharpening.

One of the longest runtimes may be found with the DIZO Trimmer Kit’s 1,300 mAh battery (240 minutes). When used twice a week for 10 minutes each time, it can last three months. The device comes with a Type-C charger and a quick 15-minute charge provides enough juice for a 10-minute trimming session.

The LED indicator’s ability to show you how much battery life is still remaining is another big advantage. The trimmer is IPX5 rated, completely washable, and accident-proof, and it has passed the Realme TechLife quality assurance testing.

The DIZO Trimmer Kit is available for purchase on Flipkart beginning August 23, 2022, at 12:00 PM, for an introductory price of Rs. 999 ($13), as opposed to the original price of Rs. 1299 ($16).

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TikTok can steal your personal data when you type on the in app-keyboard

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

We had already covered various rumors regarding TikTok supposedly stealing your personal data. Now, a new report has revealed that the platform also harvests your personal data through the in app keyboard as well.

The news arrives from InAppBrowser.com (Via PhoneArena) that stated that the in app keyboard on popular social media platforms are capable of stealing data based on what is being typed. The report adds that major social media apps like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram have the potential to use JavaScript to grab your credit card data, address, passwords, and more without your permission on iOS.

The report adds that these social media apps (including Facebook Messenger) can track your keystrokes if you use their in app keyboards. Notably, out of all of these social media applications, the one company that does not offer users the option to use your default QWERTY keyboard is TikTok. In other words, you are basically stuck with the personal data stealing in app keyboard.

This has also the reason why the brand came under first by another US presidential administration that was concerned about national security.In its defense, TikTok took to Twitter to share a tweet that stated that “The report’s conclusions about TikTok are incorrect and misleading. Contrary to its claims, we do not collect keystroke or text inputs through this code, which is solely used for debugging, troubleshooting and performance monitoring.”

Although, separate reports have also claimed that its in app browser is also quite dangerous since the company can basically track every keystroke on third party websites through this browser. FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said that this app is a “sophisticated surveillance tool that harvests extensive amounts of personal and sensitive data.”

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Xiaomi Launches 5 new Xiaomi Smart Home products for Malaysia and Philippines

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Aug 22, 2022

Besides launching the Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Philippines and Malaysia, Xiaomi also took the opportunity to reveal 5 new Xiaomi smart home IoT products in the two Southeast Asian countries as well.

Local pricing and the names of these smart home products are as follows:

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact – RM 459, PHP 4799 (~86 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 – RM 359, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder – RM 459, PHP 5199 (~93 USD)
Xiaomi Smart Pet Fountain – RM 279, PHP 3299 (~59 USD)
Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L RM 359, PHP 2990 (~54 USD)

Xiaomi IoT August 2022 Launch — Source: Xiaomi

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact

The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact is the smallest air purifier in the company’s portfolio to date. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, the air purifier can trap 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns through 3-in-1 filtration, offering thorough purification and eliminating common indoor air pollutants effectively.

This smart home gadget also offers real-time air quality monitoring for enhanced purification with intuitive indoor air-quality data, portrayed through a four-color indicator light. In addition, you can adjust your purification settings with the control buttons or remotely via the Mi Home App when you’re away from home.

Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3

The Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 is a smart home doorbell equipped with a surveillance camera with 2K resolution and built-in high-powered infrared lights that can view a clear video in the dark. The camera is equipped with a 180-degree ultra-wide viewing angle, allowing for panoramic viewing of the entire front door step area.

Besides the camera, the smart doorbell also has an intercom for visitors, making it ideal for those living in apartments and condominiums. It’s interesting to know there’s even a rechargeable 5200mAh built-in battery that Xiaomi claims that the buyer only needs to recharge the doorbell as infrequent as only 3 times a year.

Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain

For those with pets at home, Xiaomi has decided to announce its own Smart Pet Food Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain. The Smart Pet Feeder and Smart Pet Fountain is a 24-hour automatic pet feeding and water dispensing machine. Both are also compatible with the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home app when you are away to monitor the food quantity and feeding time, as well as clean the fountain or replace the filter respectively.

Xiaomi has designed the Smart Pet Food Feeder to have a six-grid dispensing structure, flexible soft silicone food stirrer, and dispensing blades which have been tested to over 10,000 dispensing cycles. It can hold approximately 1.8 kg of dry food. Additionally, it also has a triple moisture-proof design ensuring that the food is fresh and safe.

On the other hand, the Smart Pet Fountain uses a circular water circuit to offer oxygenated moving water. With four-stage efficient deep filtering, it ensures healthy, tasty water for pets to drink. This includes fine particles, hair, and residual chlorine including Ca and Mg ions that cause kidney stones.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

If you don’t have pets, and instead want to feed yourself, don’t worry as Xiaomi has it covered as well with the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L.

With integration with the Mi Home app, you can now remotely control your air fryer with the app, which allows users to schedule a cooked meal up to 24 hours in advance. Included on this fryer is Google Assistant, which can be used to start, pause, or check the remaining cooking time, which is shown on the OLED display to let you check the time and temperature.

It can be set to anywhere between 40°C and 200°C, as well as offers more than 100 different Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L recipe ideas for quick meals every day. Besides roasting or frying meat, you can also use it to make yogurt fermentation or pet food dehydration.

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pTron launches its Musicbot Evo Soundbar for Rs 999 in India

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

pTron has just announced a new audio product for the Indian market. It is the new Musicbot Evo Soundbar speakers, which feature Bluetooth connectivity and much more, which will soon go on sale for a special discounted price tag in India.

As per official notes, the new Musicbot Evo Soundbar speakers arrives with a new sleek and modern design and measures 38.7cm long, 6.5 cm deep and 6.5 cm high. It has a long cylindrical design with metallic front grills and smooth rounded edges that is designed to fit in any space and blend in with any interior design of your homes. Under the hood, the new speakers pack large 10W speakers with 52mm drivers.

Notably, it even offers up to 10 hours of audio playback. One can simply connect to the device with their TV, laptops, or tablets wirelessly as well thanks to its Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity option. Interestingly, the company also offers users the option to pair two Musicbot Evo speakers together to basically function as as stereo speaker setup to further amplify the audio experience.

Other features includes, a 1200mAh battery pack, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB port, card reader slot, and more. The new pTron Musicbot Evo will go on sale in India starting from 23rd August 2022 and it will be available for purchase with a special price tag of just 999 INR (roughly 13 US Dollars).

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Samsung rolls out GPS fix update for Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7 series, Galaxy Note 8

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 22, 2022

A few days back, we reported that Samsung had started pushing a new software update for the Galaxy S8 series. The same update is now available for two more old smartphones, namely Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7 series, and Galaxy Note 8. Let’s check out what is it all about.

Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and Galaxy Note 8 are not eligible for software support, just like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Despite this, all of these old flagship series handsets are being treated with a new software update.

The latest firmware for these phones neither brings new features nor bumps up the security patch level. Instead, it arrives with a fix related to GPS. As per GalaxyClub, Samsung is preparing to release this update for multiple older devices.

Looks like the issue is critical as even the 7-year-old Galaxy J7 received the same update recently. Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9 Plus are expected to be the next in line to get this GPS fix update.

If you are still using any of the aforementioned smartphones, then head over to Settings to download and install the update. If you don’t see the update yet, then try later as it may take some time to reach all regional variants.

It’s good to see Samsung issuing software updates for out-of-support handsets. Currently, the company is also ahead of the competition by promising 4 Android updates and 5 years of security updates for select devices.

What are your thoughts on Samsung’s software update policy for its phones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Google Pixel users complain about Android 13 update breaking wireless charging

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

With the Android 13 recently being officially announced, the Google Pixel series were some of the first smartphones to receive the new major update. But it appears that the upgrade broke a major feature for some Pixel owners.

According to a 9To5Google report, owners of Pixel series smartphones have took to Reddit to share their complains regarding the new major Android 13 OS update. Apparently, for some the wireless charging feature has stopped functioning as intended with the new update. For those unaware, wireless charging has been a standard feature on Pixel smartphones since the Pixel 3 series. And now, reports have surfaced regarding the feature breaking for models from Pixel 3 to even the latest Pixel 6 series as well.

Despite the issue affection multiple Pixel generations, the report found that a majority of the complains were from the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL model users. The Reddit users have also claimed that the issue affects their device regardless of the different chargers they use. Although, there have been some workarounds to fixing this issue, with one user claiming that rebooting into safe mode then rebooting again usually fixed this issue. Although, some others said that this did not work for them.

As of right now, there has been no official word from the Search Engine giant regarding this particular bug. So its unclear when an official fix will roll out officially. But stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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iQOO Z6’s full specifications, variants, price revealed before August 26 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2022

Earlier today, iQOO confirmed that it would be announcing the iQOO Z6 on Aug. 26 in China. It has already released a couple of teasers to reveal the rear design of the phone. So far, the company has confirmed only two things about the device. First, it carries support for Optical Image Stabilization, and second, it supports 80W fast charging. TechGoing has now come across the China Telecom listing of the device. The listing has revealed its design, full specifications, variants, and price.

iQOO Z6 specifications (rumored)

According to the China Telecom listing, the iQOO Z6 measures 164.17 x 75.8 x 8.59mm and weighs around 194.6 grams. On the front, the device is fitted with a 6.64-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole design. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels. Reports have claimed that it will support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm chipset, which has an SM7325 part number. Reports have revealed that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. The listing further reveals that the device has 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

The iQOO Z6 has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W rapid charging. According to iQOO, the device has a dual-cell battery and the fast charging technology will allow it go from 0 to 50 percent in just 10 minutes. The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z6 price (rumored)

The listing mentions that the iQOO Z6 will be arriving in three options: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,899 Yuan (~$278), 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,099 Yuan (~$308), and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,299 Yuan (~$336). It will come in Jade Black, Star Sea (blue), and Golden Orange.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra size & battery will be similar to S22 Ultra: Tipster

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Sean

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Aug 22, 2022

As we enter the second half of this year, we edge closer to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. And now, a tipster has revealed some interesting information regarding the top end Galaxy S23 Ultra model.

The size of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is almost unchanged from that of the S22 Ultra, with only an increase of 0.1~0.2mm, 5000mAh, 8.9mm thickness, and still a 6.8-inch 3088×1440 screen.
As long as the Snapdragon 8Gen2 + One UI 5.1 is excellent, the appearance can remain the same.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) August 21, 2022

Then news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe who shared the news on Twitter. Ice Universe stated that the size of the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be almost the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Apparently, the size difference between the two top end models will be around 0.1 to 0.2mm. Furthermore, the tipster claimed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, will have a 8.9mm thickness, and a 6.8 inch display with a 3088 x 1440 pixel resolution.

The only major changes would likely be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset on the newer S23 Ultra model, which will also run on the Android 13 based One UI 5.1 custom skin. According to the tipster, the upcoming flagship smartphone with the smallest appearance change in Samsung’s history. Although, Ice Universe did add that there will likely be some changes in design like a new camera module.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Concept Render — Galaxy S23 Ultra Concept Render by Technizo Concept

The tipster shared that the Galaxy S22 Ultra has the dimensions of 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9mm while the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have the 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9mm dimensions. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed leak so take this report with a pinch of salt. So, stay tuned for more as we will be covering any updates regarding this matter.

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