Xiaomi has announced a new set of devices that will no longer enjoy software support. A total of 10 devices have been included in the company’s end-of-support (EOS) list. This means that the products will not enjoy firmware and security updates anymore.
Redmi K20
The 10 devices have spent upwards of two years since their launch and at least one Android update. Xiaomi will also discontinue the regular security updates for the 10 devices. The devices are the Redmi K20, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi 7. Others are the Redmi Y3, Mi Pad 4, Mi Pad 4 Plus, Mi Play, and Mi 9 SE.
Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus
The inclusion of the 10 Xiaomi devices in the EOS list means that Xiaomi will no longer provide responses to security vulnerability reports. The Redmi Note 7 series was released three years ago and have enjoyed just one Android OS upgrade. The Redmi K20 is also about 3 years old.
Owners of the 10 Xiaomi devices did not enjoy the latest MIUI 13 update rolled out by Xiaomi. The end-of-support list is a dynamic list of older devices that have gone through their software cycle. Generally, most OEMs have a maximum of two firmware upgrades in the lifetime of a device. This could span a number of years.
Ever since the release of the first Mi Band, the whole smart wearable market has been flooded with similar cheap products for years. However, the Mi Band series is still the best of them all and has successfully updated to the 7th generation model. At the just-concluded Redmi Note 11T launch event, the Mi Band 7 got officially released in China. The new Mi Band has not only been upgraded with a slightly bigger display but also supports richer sports tracking and other new features.
For those who are looking for a smart-tracking wearable for their exercise, the Mi band 7 no doubt would make it into their wishlist.
First, let’s see what we get inside the new Mi Band package.
Well, the packaging is similar to the previous models, nothing special if you just look at the packaging and the smart band design. It seems that Xiaomi doesn’t want to spend too much on packaging and design. But it really makes sense if you realize that the design of the whole series hasn’t changed a lot from the first model. Smart bands are still the entry-level devices in the smart wearable ecosystem, and their success is largely due to their rich features and the fact that they are cheap.
The model we got our hands on is a Mi Band 7 NFC version, which supports copying access cards or NFC Payment. In addition to those upgraded features, it inherits almost all the features of the Xiaomi Band 6. For example, it supports multiple sports tracking, sleep tracking, and swimming mode with 5ATM waterproofing. The Mi Band 7 also enables the tracking of key body data, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress index. In heart rate tracking, users can set the frequency of monitoring and set alerts for abnormal heart rate detection. And not just all-day heart rate tracking, it can also monitor stress throughout the whole day.
For sleep tracking, it supports monitoring both nighttime sleep tracking and daytime nap, in which you can view your deep and light sleep data and rapid eye movement records. Apart from the basic sleep data, it also has sleep-breathing-quality monitoring, which can help determine whether there is sleep apnea.
For female users, the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 also supports convenient recording and prediction of periods too.
But almost all the features we mentioned above were already available on its predecessor. So here we’ll just give you a brief review.
Now let’s check out what has been upgraded.
The first upgrade is the bigger AMOLED display. The racetrack front face is a classic design for the Mi Band series. On the Mi Band 6 it’s already reached a retina pixel density of 326PPI, while on the new model, the screen size has been expanded from 1.56 to 1.62 inches with the same pixel density. But apart from being a little wider, there are not really changes to its compact dimensions. And the weight of 13.5g is still great.
Along with the bigger display, its brightness and running smoothness have also been improved. The Mi Band 7 is upgraded with the new Dialog chipset, which is more powerful and can achieve GPU graphics rendering. And it did bring smoother animation effects and a better visual experience. Meanwhile, in terms of software, Xiaomi has also made adjustments to the User interface, allowing more content to be displayed. During the experience, we did feel the information arrangement is also more reasonable.
With this AMOLED display, the always-on-display feature is finally coming to the Mi band series. But thankfully, the addition of the new feature doesn’t affect its battery life. The new model with the larger battery even can last 4 days longer with heavy use.
The attached strap is made of TPU material and is antibacterial. And there’s a new sweat-conducting slot being added to the inside of the band. It seems to be helpful to drain sweat or water away quickly.
As for health tracking, the continuous all-day tracking of blood oxygen is now available on the Mi Band 7, which can also push alerts in real-time when low blood oxygen is detected.
Compared to the 30 sport modes supported on the Mi Band 6, up to 120 sport modes make the new wearable handle a wider range of sports. Like the Huawei smart wearables, the Mi Band 7 is also able to analyze your sports data, such as oxygen uptake, training effect, recovery time, and training load. And if move to the phone app, you will receive a complete report of your exercise. And don’t worry whether you’re using a Mi phone or not, the official Mi health app now is available and works pretty well on both Android and iOS platforms.
Another great upgrade is its new positioning capacity. The Mi band 7 adds an independent positioning chip to support GPS, as the predecessors needed to rely on the phone for the positioning function. Now you can use it separately without activating the phone’s GPS.
So that’s all upgrades that we have on the Mi Band 7 NFC version. Although we didn’t see a completely redesigned model, the classic design of the series is great, and it’s already capable of carrying all the new features of this entry-level wearable. Indeed, we don’t really see any reason why it needs to be redesigned. More importantly, it still holds up at a price that most people can afford. But on the other hand, if you don’t really care about those upgrades we mentioned, the cheaper Mi Band 6 could also be an excellent option.
Now, the brand has announced a new smartwatch dubbed the Ptron Force X10E smartwatch which will launch soon in India. According to the Amazon microsite, the smartwatch will have a rectangular dial along with a crown button and a metal body. It will host a large 1.7-inch touch display with 240 x 280 pixels resolution.
The Force X11 will come with 300+ cloud-based custom watch faces and will also feature a changeable silicone strap to keep the watch looking fresh. It has many health and sports-related features like 24 hours real-time heart rate tracking, blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring, meditative breathing, sleep monitoring, sedentary alert, female health-tracking, sports & fitness tracking, steps & calorie count, and hydration alerts.
The device uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and is claimed to offer up to 12 days of runtime and 20 days of standby time. Its smart features include notifications, call alerts, media control, camera control, etc. The smartwatch is compatible with both Android (above 9.0) and iOS (above 5.0). It can also be paired with the “Da Fit” app for additional fitness data and analysis and comes with IP68 water and dust resistance.
The PTron Force X10e will debut in India with a price tag of ₹1899 ($25) and will be available in Blue, Black, and Pink colors. The exact launch date however is under wraps, so stay tuned for more.
OPPO has launched its first electric toothbrush dubbed OPPO N1 Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush. The smart toothbrush starts at 199 yuan ($30) but the price will go up to 249 yuan after the first sale.
The OPPO N1 Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush helps improve the oral care experience of users while also offering customized oral cleaning modes. The toothbrush is manufactured using a patented self-developed magnetic suspension perpetual movement. Different from the vibration sense brought by ordinary high-frequency vibration motors, it adopts advanced sound wave airwave technology which makes the power transmission more stable, and the vibration sensor will not fluctuate.
The brush head uses Sharklet antibacterial technology which is a pure physical antibacterial toothbrush head without chemically added antibacterial agents. The material is non-toxic and harmless, reducing the adhesion and breeding of bacteria through physical methods.
The new OPPO electric toothbrush also takes into account the different sensitivity of teeth and gums of different users. It is equipped with two brush heads, one cleaning brush head, and one sensitive brush head. The bristles of both heads are selected to meet FDA standards.
The toothbrush equally has a built-in large-capacity safe battery which can be used for about 180 days when fully charged. It is also very fast to charge and can be fully charged in five hours using a USB type-C fast charge.
The toothbrush can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth. Users can adjust the speed of the vibration of the four different modes and can also customize 20 personalized brushing modes.
The OPPO N1 Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush is available in two colors. The buttons are invisible pressure-sensitive buttons, and the seamless design avoids the accumulation of dirt. It also comes with an IPX7 waterproof rating and can be washed under running water.
boAt, one of India’s most popular AIoT brands, has announced new TWS earphones dubbed the boAt Airdopes 191G.
The new earphones have appeared on Amazon India and are expected to launch soon. The Airdopes 191G is a special offering from the brand as the device appears to be focused on gamers.
The earphones have a transparent design around the driver housing, which showcases the internals of the earbuds. The earbuds have a contoured shape and come in eye-catching colors like bright red, Ceramic white, and dark blue.
boAt has offered 6mm dynamic dual drivers in the earphones for an immersive and clear listening experience while gaming. The Airdopes 191G uses Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity and offer an impressive 65ms low latency mode to hear every snap and movement in real-time while gaming.
Other than that, the earphones use boAt’s Instant Wake N’ Pair technology, which pairs the TWS earbuds to your device as soon as you open the charging case’s lid. It also comes with the company’s ENx technology for noise isolation during calls or while gaming.
The boAt Airdopes 191G is claimed to offer up to 30 hours of total battery backup (including the charging case). The earbuds also offer touch controls and one-touch voice assistant functionalities. Last but not least, they come with IPX5 sweat and splash resistance rating.
The pricing and launch date of these gaming TWS earphones is still under wraps. However, it has already received an Amazon India microsite hinting at an imminent launch, so stay tuned for more.
After just recently teasing the availability of the RedmiBook 15 in Malaysia yesterday, Xiaomi has surprised Malaysian customers by launching the company’s RedmiBook 15 laptop today!
Source: Xiaomi Malaysia
The RedmiBook 15 will be officially on sale in Malaysia from June 6th onwards via Xiaomi’s official online channels via Lazada and Shoppe and Xiaomi’s official offline retail stores as well. Surprisingly, the RedmiBook 15 is coming with 2 different processor configurations in the country, as opposed to 1 option only in Indonesian markets. The official retail prices of the RedmiBook 15 series in Malaysia is as follows:
However, for the early bird promotional launch sale, Xiaomi is discounting the devices by up to RM500 from June 6th to June 30th. Buyers who bought the RedmiBook 15 laptop at offline retail stores also get a free Mi Casual Backpack (worth RM69 / 16 USD) as part of the early bird launch sale. The early bird prices of the RedmiBook 15 laptop configurations are:
The RedmiBook 15 is the company’s first-ever laptop in the country and surprisingly this is the first time Xiaomi has launched the Intel Core i5-11300H quad-core CPU in its RedmiBook 15 lineup. The other configuration, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 was already seen before in the Chinese, Indian and Indonesian markets.
The screen of the RedmiBook 15 is a 15.6-inch FHD IPS LCD Display that has a 720p webcam housed above it. The device is housed within a thin and lightweight metal chassis, that only weighs in at 1.8 kilograms and 19.9 millimetres. It features a 2W stereo speaker setup and a large touchpad.
The RedmiBook 15 has a 46Wh battery that Xiaomi claims can deliver up to 10 hours of battery life. Unfortunately, the laptop does not charge via USB-C. Instead, a barrel-plug charger is included in the box. Xiaomi claims that with the bundled charger in the box, you can juice up 50% of the battery in just 33 minutes.
Ports and connectivity-wise, the RedmiBook 15 only supports the older WiFi 5 standard and has one HDMI port, 2 USB 3.0 connectors, one Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 connector, one 3.5 mm headphone jack and one SD card reader.
Source: Xiaomi Malaysia
The RedmiBook 15 comes in with 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and two storage options: a 256GB SATA SSD or a faster 512GB NVME SSD. The laptop comes with Windows 11 Home out of the box.
Tecno has just debuted a new smartphone in the global market dubbed the Tecno Spark 9 Pro. The smartphone comes as a successor of last year’s Tecno 8 Pro and brings an impressive spec sheet for a budget range device.
Starting with its design, the smartphone comes with a two-tone back panel and has two circular camera protrusions housing three lenses. The smartphone has flat edges with the volume rocker and power buttons on the right side.
On the front, it features a 6.6-inch LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution (1080p) and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The display panel has thick bezels around it and also features a dewdrop notch for the front camera.
Under the hood, the smartphone features the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with the Mali G52 GPU. The device is offered with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable with a Micro SD card. The device operates on Android 12-based HiOS 8.6 and features a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
Coming to the optics, the Spark 9 Pro has a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and another 2-megapixel AI lens with f/2.0. On the front, the device brings a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.
The Tecno Spark 9 Pro comes in Quantum Black, Burano Blue, Holy White, and Hacker Storm colors. It will soon be made available in the global markets starting from Africa. The pricing of the device remains under wraps for the moment.
Moto G62 5G is expected to launch soon. It will be the newest addition to the Lenovo-owned brand’s G-series. The company launched the Moto G82 5G last month. The upcoming Moto G62 5G has been spotted on multiple certification websites including TDRA, FCC, and NBTC in the past. The listings also hint at the smartphone’s imminent arrival.
Now ahead of the official launch, the Moto G62 5G has appeared on the European retailer’s website called mobileciti(via GizPaw).The listing reveals the smartphone’s renders, specifications as well as pricing.
Moto G62 5G specifications and pricing (leaked)
As per the retailer listing, the Moto G62 5G features a 6.52-inch centre-aligned punch-hole display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. The back panel has a pill-shaped camera module housing a 50MP main sensor paired with 8MP and 2MP lenses. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper.
Internally, the Moto G62 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 480+ processor that is also 5G compatible. The device packs 4GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage that is also expandable up to 1TB. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. It runs on Android 12 out of the box.
The Moto G62 5G is offered in Frosted Blue and Midnight Grey colours. The retailer listing reveals that the smartphone is priced at EUR 300. It’s unclear whether this is the final price tag or not. Considering the recently released Moto G82 5G’s price, we can expect the G62 5G’s price to be cheaper.
Foldable phone shipments rose by 571 percent in the first quarter of this year as per market research consultant DSCC. Major OEMs of foldable devices sold 2.22 million units in the January-March quarter. This was also the third-best quarter for foldable smartphones, however, the shipments were still 47 percent down quarter-on-quarter from a record high of 4.2 million units sold in Q4, 2021.
South Korean brand Samsung continued to dominate the foldable smartphone market. However, its market share fell to 74 percent from Q4,21. Meanwhile, Huawei’s market share rose to 20 percent and no other brand had more than a 2 percent share in Q2 2022.
In terms of the types of foldable smartphones, clamshell phones dominated the market with a 70 percent share. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 was the most popular choice and it alone accounted for 51 percent of all the foldable phones shipped. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 was the second popular foldable phone for the third consecutive quarter. Huawei’s rising market share is also attributed to the Huawei Pocket P50 which is again a clamshell phone. The above three models accounted for a 91 percent share.
The DSCC report states that the foldable smartphone market is expected to see strong growth in 2022. It expects to see a 107 percent increase in foldable smartphone shipments to over 16 million units. Much of the expectations will be on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4.
Fucare has introduced its latest seated electric scooter with a top speed of 20mph (32km/h). The Fucare HU3 Pro offers the comfort of sitting while breezing through city streets on the e-scooter. The Fucare HU3 Pro is now shipping across the US for $799.
It can be a tiring adventure when riding a standing scooter. The Fucare HU3 Pro provides the convenient option of sitting when a rider is tired of standing. The price of the new Fucare seated e-scooter puts it in the class of other mid-range e-scooters in the market. The seat attachment is an add-on feature on the Fucare HU3 Pro. The seat can be added to the base model and allow the rider to sit comfortably while riding.
The Fucare HU3 Pro delivers a top speed of 20mph and is powered by an electric motor rated above 500w. The e-scooter could be able to scale less steep slopes uphill around 15º. This should be a fair capability as most of the steepest roads in the US fall under such a gradient.
The Fucare HU3 Pro 48V/12Ah lithium-ion battery is capable of delivering up to 576Wh. This means that the e-scooter can have a range of 40 miles (64km) on a single charge. The mileage makes the Fucare HU3 Pro very suitable for daily urban commutes. This is more poignant in crowded cities where rush-hour traffic can be high. The Fucare HU3 Pro comes with 10-inch pneumatic tires and has an overall weight of 23kg. The compact HU3 Pro can carry weights up to 136kg and it is foldable. Availability of the Fucare HU3 Pro has been confirmed for the US market at this time.
Nokia Mobile has been propelled by a strong sales trajectory for the Nokia 105 in 2022. The phone, according to the latest IDC report, was the most sold feature phone globally in Q1 2022. It is noted that the IDC report relates to the feature phone segment of the market.
The new report by analyst firm IDC indicates that the top feature phone vendor for Q1 2022 was Itel Mobile. The report indicates that the feature phone market grossed more than $1 billion during the period. There was however a dip in the number of units sold which stood at 58.9 million. The decline from Q1 2021 was 28.5% but feature phones chalked up 16% of the total mobile phone sales in Q1 2022.
While Nokia 105 was the most sought feature phone in Q1 2022, Itel’s top position was driven by strong demand for its products. Three of the phones in the top five were from Itel although the Tecno T402 came second. The IT5260, IT2173, and IT2171 were the Itel phones that made the top five.
The #FeaturePhone market reached $1 billion in Q1 2022. Unit sales declined 28.5% YoY to 58.9m units, but the category still represents 16% of the total worldwide mobile phone sales. 🏆#1 brand – @itel_mobile 🏆#2 brand – @HMDGlobal 🏆#3 brand – @tecnomobile
— Francisco Jeronimo (He/Him) (@fjeronimo) May 26, 2022
Nokia has continued to have strong gains in several markets as reflected by previous reports. It has seen an 87% surge in revenue in North America while Western Europe recorded a decent 37% growth YoY. The Nokia brand in the United Kingdom has also seen massive growth in its market share. It is currently in the third position in the UK smartphone market.
Nokia is expected to continue its strong showing in the feature phones market in the second quarter of this year. The spread of its growth could also span up to five regions from its 2021 performance.
iQOO U5e has been spotted on the China telecom terminal website with model number V2197A. An iQOO device with the same model number was spotted recently on TENAA and 3C certification websites.
The China telecom product library reveals key specifications and renders of the iQOO U5e. The Vivo sub-brand is yet to confirm the existence of the device at the moment.
As per the China telecom terminal website, the iQOO U5e will measure 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm in terms of dimensions and weigh around 193 grams. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.51-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels and a waterdrop notch.
The leaked renders reveal that the iQOO U5e has a rectangular camera module on the back panel with 5G branding. The device is tipped to accommodate a 13MP main sensor paired with a 2MP secondary lens. On the front, there is expected to be an 8MP selfie snapper.
The listing reveals that the iQOO U5e will pack 6GB RAM and offer 128GB onboard storage expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. The 5G branding on the camera module also suggests that the device will be powered by a 5G-compatible chipset. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a 5,000mAh battery unit.
Additionally, as per the renders, the iQOO U5e will likely come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. It is expected to feature a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Last month, we had shared our picks of some of the best smartphones that were available in India under the price range of 20,000 INR (roughly 258 US Dollars). Now, we have another list, but this time, we’re looking at smartphones that are the best in the sub 30,000 INR category (roughly 387 US Dollars). So let’s have a look.
iQOO Neo 6
In this price range, the iQOO Neo 6 is undoubtedly one of the best options a prospective buyer can consider when buying a phone under 30,000 INR. It sports a 6.62 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. But, its most notable feature is the inclusion of a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS and is powered by a large 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging as well.
iQOO Neo 6
For cameras, the Chinese company is offering a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear. So all in all, its a pretty solid pick in this price tag thanks to its great specifications and relatively affordable price tag. It is currently listed on Amazon India for a price of 29,999 INR for the 8GB + 128GB model. Another iQOO phone that you can consider is the iQOO 7 that has a similar price tag and also feature the Snapdragon 870. However, this variant is a bit older so the newer model will have longer software support.
Motorola Edge 30
Motorola has had a strong performance in the mid range segment and its latest Edge 30 is another great option for those that prefer a stock Android experience with their smartphones. It sports a 6.55 inch pOLED display that has a FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and it runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.
Motorola Edge 30
The rear packs a triple camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary and another 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, along with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Apart from its stock Android experience, it also features an attractive design with a slim body that measures just 7.4mm and a rear panel made from polycarbonate, which helps in keeps its weight low, measuring just 155 grams. The smartphone has a price tag of 27,999 INR (roughly 360 US Dollars) and is currently listed on Flipkart.
OnePlus Nord 2
Ever since OnePlus unveiled its Nord series of smartphones, the company has had a strong presence in the mid range segment, and the new Nord 2 5G is another great contender in this price range. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. On the front it sports a 6.43 inch AMOLED HDR10+ display that has a FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. While these specs are solid, its unique selling point is its rear cameras.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
The smartphone packs a triple camera setup on the rear, with the primary sensor being a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. This camera is typically found in more pricier models, so the Nord 2 can be a great choice for those that use their phones for photography often. It is currently listed on Amazon India for a price tag of 29,999 INR. Although, you can also check out the Realme 9 Pro+ as well, which is slightly cheaper but has many similar features apart from a Dimensity 920 SoC.
Vivo V23
Within the 30,000 INR segment, flagship smartphones aren’t as common and we already listed the iQOO Neo 6, which had some top notch specs. Although, Vivo has a handset that offers a premium experience through its design. The Vivo V23 features a Fluorite AG Glass that glitters when light is reflected on it. This rear panel is surrounded by a metallic frame. On the front, the smartphone sports a 6.44 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
Vivo V23 5G
Under the hood, the device packs the Dimensity 920 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The rear features a triple camera setup that includes a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a megapixel depth sensor. The front also includes a 50 megapixel dual camera setup. So for those looking to carry around a device that turns head, this might the one for you. It is currently listed on Flipkart for 29,990 INR.
Samsung Galaxy M52
The Samsung Galaxy M52 is another worthy option in the sub 30K category. Its Galaxy M series has always been popular in this price range and one of the latest includes the M52, which offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a massive 5,000mah battery pack that supports 25W fast charging (although, the box only includes a 15W charger).
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
On the front, it sports a large 6.7 inch Super AMOLED panel that has a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The rear packs a 64 megapixel triple camera setup, so all things considered, the offering from the South Korean tech giant is quite decent at this price range. It is currently available on Amazon India, with its 6GB + 128GB configuration costing 29,999 INR.
Samsung Galaxy A33
Rounding up the list, we have another Samsung smartphone. Our last pick is the Galaxy A33 that was launched recently. It has a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display on the front that has a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Exynos 1280 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
On the rear, it features a 48 megapixel quad camera setup. The smartphone runs on the Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 custom skin out of the box. While this model might not be particularly eye catching, it has decent specs and even offers up to 4 years of software update. So for those looking to have a device that stays updated for long can consider this as their next upgrade option.
Varmilo has launched its latest mechanical keyboard the Varmilo Minilo. This 65% mechanical keyboard comes with a gorgeous mellow color scheme, inspired by the works of the famous Italian painter Giorgio Morandi. The keyboard flaunts a sweet and aesthetically pleasing color combination of pink, blue and green and is available for $119 only.
Varmilo Minilo Mechanical Keyboard comes in three different modes viz. 1. Dual connectivity mode: Bluetooth and wired, 2. Wired mode with Hot-swappable PCB and 3. Triple connectivity mode with RGB and Hot-swappable keys. As for the body, the keyboard features a thick silicone cotton foam carefully layered between the PCB and base plate that absorbs every stroke and force applied to the key thereby giving you soft and smooth feedback.
Key Features:
Mellow color scheme based on paintings by Italian painter Giorgio Morandi
Back in April, Noise launched the Colorfit Ultra Buzz smartwatch in India. Now, the brand has announced a new smartwatch dubbed the Noise Colorfit Pulse Buzz that is set to debut on June 8.
The smartwatch has received a dedicated microsite on Amazon India where it has listed some of the specs and features of the upcoming smartwatch. According to the teaser, the smartwatch will have a metallic frame that will house a 1.69-inch rectangular display. It will also feature a crown button for easy navigation through the UI.
The smartwatch will offer the popular Bluetooth calling facility which will enable users to make and receive calls without the need of taking out their smartphones. The smartwatch will also offer 150 customizable cloud-based watch faces.
For sports and fitness, the Colorfit Pulse Buzz has 60 inbuilt sports modes, along with the Noise Health suite to track your health. The watch will likely include Heartrate monitoring, Blood oxygen monitoring, sleep monitoring, and female health tracking. Last but not the least, the smartwatch comes with impressive IP68 water and dust resistance.
The Colorfit Pulse Buzz will debut at 12PM on June 8th and will be available to purchase on Amazon India and Noise online store. The smartwatch will be initially sold at Rs 2,499, and will later receive an increase in price.
Earlier this week, Realme confirmed that the upcoming Realme GT Neo 3T will launch globally on June 7th. The brand has now officially revealed the design of the smartphone, so let’s take a look.
The smartphone was earlier rumored to be a rebranded Realme Q5 Pro, a China-exclusive device. Now, it’s clear that the rumors were true. Other than that, a hands-on video of the GT Neo 3T has also surfaced online (via TechHangOut TV). The video reveals all the key specifications along with the first looks and the content of the box.
According to the video, the GT Neo 3T will come with a transparent back cover, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a charging brick in the box. As for the specifications, you can check them out below.
Realme GT Neo 3T specifications
The GT Neo 3T will feature a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. The display will come with 1,300nits of peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Under the hood, the device will house a Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device will draw power from a 5000mAh battery, and the hands-on video has revealed the fast charging capability to be 80W. Other than that, the device will operate on Android 12-based Realme UI and have a vapor chamber to keep thermals under control.
For optics, the device will come featuring a triple camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front. it will have a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
Samsung Galaxy A04s has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website, hinting at a few key specifications. The listing suggests that the upcoming smartphone will be powered by Exynos 850 SoC. The Samsung smartphone is also said to run Android 12 out of the box. The handset is a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A03s launched back in August 2021.
The Geekbench listing, initially spotted by MySmartPrice shows the Samsung Galaxy A04s with model number SM-A047F. The handset will feature an octa-core Exynos850 Soc with ARM Cortex-A55 cores that clocked 2 GHz. The smartphone relies on ARM Mali-G52 MP1 GPU. The listing also indicates that the smartphone will come in a 3GB RAM variant. However, it is expected that the company will launch the device in at least 2 storage and RAM variants. The handset is said to run on Android 12 with the OneUI 4.0 on the top.
Image credit: MySmartPrice
The Samsung Galaxy A04s was spotted on the Geekbench website with 152 points in single-core testing and a multi-core score of 585. Apart from this, there is no confirmed information available on the Smartphone yet.
Let’s revisit the specifications of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A03s was officially launched in August 2021. The device sports a 6.5 inches TFT LCD that has a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The device comes in Black, White, and Blue. The smartphone is integrated with a Dual SIM and packs 3 GB and 4 GB RAM with 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage. The memory can be expanded with the help of a microSD card. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and fueled by a 5000mAh battery supporting Fast charging 15W.
The smartphone has a triple camera setup on the back consisting of 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2 (depth) cameras. While on the front, there is a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls.
WhatsApp might be planning on bringing a highly requested feature to its smartphone app soon. The company’s future updates could finally be bringing the option to edit messages that have already been sent.
The news arrives from a WABetaInforeport who shared screenshot of a development build. This image showcases an “Edit message” option, which is currently not available on the live build. Notably, this screenshot was for the Android version of the app, but the feature will likely be shipped for the iOS version as well. As of right now, it is unknown how this feature will work on the popular messaging app.
Although, this has been one of the most requested features and can help rectify messages that are already sent. At the moment, users only have the option to correct their message by sending a clarification in a new one or just deleting the message entirely and again sending another message. So, this might be a great quality of life change that de-clutters the chats of its users.
The new Edit option will be housed on the top right corner of the app, appearing after one has selected a particular chat bubble. This menu currently houses the Copy and Info options in the live builds. It is unclear as to when this feature will be rolled out for the WhatsApp application. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 could be getting the same 5W wireless charger as its predecessors, as per a report. A Samsung 5W wireless charger reportedly appeared on the FCC certification website and it is speculated to be for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 lineup, which is expected to launch in August. The listing doesn’t reveal any other key specifications. However, a report earlier this month said that the upcoming smartwatches will feature slightly larger batteries than the previous models.
According to a report by MySmartPrice, a new Samsung 5W fast charger appeared on the FCC certification site, which could be for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 Series. The charger has been spotted on the website with model number EP-OR900 which correlates with Galaxy Watch 5 40mm model’s battery with model number EB-BR900ABY.
Image credit: MySmartPrice
A Samsung charger bearing the same model number was also spotted (via Sammobile) on South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA). This all indicates that we are moving closer to the launch of the new Galaxy Watches.
As mentioned above, the previous generation watches—the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Watch 3 series came with the same 5W wireless charging speed leading to a charging time of under two hours for a full charge.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is expected to land in August. Samsung hasn’t revealed any details about the watch 5, but we already know the smartwatch will come in two sizes- 40mm and 44mm. Also, there is going to be no classic model this year. The company has replaced it with a “Pro” version.
According to previous leaks, the Galaxy Watch 5 40mm version will sport a 276mAh battery. While the larger 44mm model will come with a 397mAh battery. The upcoming watches are also said to carry Titanium and Sapphire build.
Huawei hasn’t launched new 5G smartphones since the US sanctions came into effect. But it turns out the company still has some old 5G inventory. As part of the ongoing 618 sales promotion in China, the once world’s largest smartphone brand is selling a couple of old 5G handsets.
A report by IThome reveals that Huawei has put some of its old 5G smartphones on sale on its official eCommerce platform Vmall. These devices belong to the Nova lineup.
The company had been selling the Huawei Nova 8 5G series every now and then. But now, for the first time, it has listed the Huawei Nova 7 5G and the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition for purchase after a long time.
For the unaware, the Huawei Nova 7 5G made its debut in April 2020. It comes powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 985 chipset. On the other hand, the Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition was announced in January 2021 with a Hisilicon Kirin 820E chip underneath it.
Huawei is most likely clearing the old stock. Hence, if you are interested in buying a brand-new unused Huawei 5G smartphone, then this could be your last chance since the US sanctions don’t seem to go away in the near future.
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