If you follow the tech industry, you have probably heard about the much-hyped Nothing Phone (1). Nothing hasn’t divulged much about the smartphone yet, but we already know that it is going to come with a transparent back, super-slim bezels, and a Snapdragon processor. And while we await an official confirmation about the launch, the Nothing Phone (1) has been certified by Singapore’s IMDA certification website.
The alleged IMDA listing of the Nothing Phone (1) was first shared by tipster Mukul Sharma (@Stufflistings) on Twitter. It suggests the upcoming smartphone will carry model number A063. The listing also reveals that it is a 5G Mobile Phone and comes with Bluetooth, Wifi, and NFC functionalities.
In another tweet, Sharma confirmed that the Nothing Phone (1) is currently in the private testing stage in several Asian countries, including but not limited to Indonesia, India, and Malaysia. Notably, the smartphone was reported to be in the final testing phase in India back in May, so it’s possible the handset will be launched in India before the rest of the world.
As mentioned above the Nothing Phone (1) will sport a transparent back and a recycled aluminum mid-frame. It will have a unique front with no Chin meaning it will feature a slim bottom bezel.
The phone will draw power from a Snapdragon chipset. However, we do not know which processor will it pack, our best guess is a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc. On the software front, Nothing Phone (1) will run the in-house Nothing OS based on Android 12. Moreover, the smartphone will get 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates, which is good but not the best.
We do not have any information about the other technical specs of the smartphone. As per previous reports, the Nothing Phone (1) will launch on July 21, so maybe we’ll know more in the coming weeks.
Recent iPads like the iPad Pro 2021 come packed with topnotch specs and can perform like a laptop. However, iPads offer a phone-like experience. This is likely to change with the next major iPadOS upgrade. According to Bloomberg’sMark Gurman, the iPadOS 16, which is slated to be showcased at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), will offer users a redesigned multitasking interface.
The iPadOS 16 will be the next major OS upgrade for iPad users. Some of the changes that are expected to arrive in iPadOS 16 include the ability to conveniently see opened apps and switch between tasks, resize app windows, and allow users to manage multiple apps at the same time. The other details of the iPadOS 16 are under wraps.
iPad Pro 2021
The iPad Pros and Macs are powered by the same M1 chip. While the former can work like a laptop by connecting accessories like a keyboard and a mouse, it does not offer a Mac-like smooth laptop / desktop experience. Hopefully, the iPadOS 16 will provide a laptop-like multitasking experience.
Speculations are rife that Apple will allow iPads powered by the M1 chip to use professional apps such as xCode, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro. The company may also introduce a feature called the Apple Mixer feature on M1 iPads. It will let users launch apps in full screen and shrink automatically when a keyboard and trackpad are connected.
The iPadOS 16 will be announced between June 6 and June 10. At the same event, Apple will also offer other software updates for iOS, MacOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Apple will preview the iPadOS 16 for developers and provide them with beta access. In the coming months, Apple will refine the iPadOS 16 experience and finally make it available to users later this year.
TCL has launched the TCL Stylus 5G which is a stylus-supported smartphone with similarities to the Galaxy Note. The new budget 5G phone comes at an affordable price of $260 bundled with a stylus pen.
The iconic Galaxy Note was in a league of its own in its heydays. It was among a very small class of smartphones equipped with a stylus. The new Stylus 5G also joins a small class of budget smartphones that support stylus technology. It is designed to compete with current models in the market from Motorola and others. It has a 6.81-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution. This offers ample space to deploy the built-in stylus on the screen.
The TCL Stylus 5G will convert handwriting to text using a pre-installed app. The special calculator app can identify handwritten equations. The device supports 5G network connectivity with its MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip. It offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage via MicroSD. The phone runs on Android 12 out of the box and is optimized with more stylus features. A 4,000mAh battery will help sustain the TCL Stylus 5G for up to 24 hours.
Some other features available in the TCL Stylus 5G include an audio jack and fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor sits atop the power button. A 50MP main camera is the main highlight in the TCL Stylus 5G’s camera setup. On the support side, TCL is offering only one Android update for the new stylus-equipped mid-ranger. Two years of security updates will also be available for the TCL Stylus 5G. It remains to be seen how the TCL Stylus 5G squares up with other stylus-equipped models in the market.
Sharp Electronics has unveiled a new 65-inch mini LED TV in China. The Sharp AQUOS XLED F8 offers a 4K resolution with a 120Hz display refresh rate. The AQUOS XLED F8 is priced at RMB 16,999 ($2,500) and is only available in China for now.
The Sharp AQUOS XLED F8 mini LED TV offers 1,800 nits of peak brightness and 2,160 local dimming zones. The XLED technology deployed in the XLED F8 is a bridge between IPS and OLED panels. XLED combines the best of both technologies to deliver an optimal offering with better contrasts and dimming capabilities.
The Sharp AQUOS XLED F8 could be suited for gaming applications. However, Sharp has not provided details on some aspects of the TV. We are in the dark as to the response times and viewing angles available for the AQUOS XLED F8. Fast response times are especially key in using the TV as a gaming monitor.
Sharp was silent on the global availability (and possibly pricing) for the AQUOS XLED F8. There are also gaps in the actual delivery date for the TV. Finally, it bears reiterating that much is still not known about the Sharp AQUOS XLED F8. Subsequent details are expected from Sharp Electronics.
A mysterious OnePlus phone has received certification from the FCC authority. As usual, the certification has revealed a few key specs of the phone. The details that have emerged suggest that it will be an affordable device. Hence, it seems that it may debut as a Nord branded smartphone.
The FCC documents (via) of the upcoming OnePlus phone with model number CPH2469 reveal that it is a 4G LTE device. The FCC filing has a document that states that OPPO is authorizing OnePlus to market an OPPO phone (CPH2387 model number) under its own company name. For those who don’t know, the CPH2387 phone recently debuted in Thailand with the OPPO A57 4G marketing name.
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OPPO A57 rebrand as Nord phone
OnePlus CPH2469
OnePlus CPH2469
The other details that have appeared through the FCC documents are that the mysterious OnePlus phone will be a tweaked version of the OPPO A57. The FCC filing reveals that the CPH2469 will have changes such as a new battery cover with a OnePlus logo, the inclusion of a red USB cable, switching to a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, running OxygenOS 12.1, and the removal of the headset. It appears that the rest of the specs of the phone could be identical to the OPPO A57 4G.
The FCC documents have further revealed that the OnePlus CPH2469 measures 163.74 x 75.03 x 7.99mm and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It will also carry support for SuperVOOC fast charging. The details that have surfaced through the FCC filing suggest it may end up as a Nord branded phone.
OPPO A57
To recollect, the OPPO A57 has a 6.56-inch LCD HD+ display, the Helio G35, 3 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera unit. Based on these specs, the CPH2469 OnePlus phone could be the most affordable Nord smartphone when it comes out.
Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones, Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi CIVI 2, and Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 are waiting in the pipeline to go official in China. Earlier this week, the Xiaomi 12S Pro’s Dimensity 9000 chipset variant was seen at the 3C certification site. Now, two new devices, namely the Xiaomi 12S and MIX Fold 2 have also bagged 3C certification.
Two new Xiaomi devices are listed in the database of the 3C authority. Speculations are rife that the device with the 2206123SC model number will break cover as the Xiaomi 12S, whereas the other device with 22061218C will debut as the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2.
At the 3C certification site, both Xiaomi phones have surfaced with an MDY-12-EF, which supports up to 67W rapid charging. Unfortunately, the 3C certification has no other information on the specs of both smartphones. The 3C certification is a good hint that the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 may launch in the next few weeks in China.
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is expected to arrive in Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1v and Dimensity 9000 chipset variants. The latter was recently seen with a 67W charger at the 3C certification site. The 12S Pro is expected to feature an OLED screen with a curved edge design. It may support Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 12S is said to be its smaller version, which is expected to carry support for an FHD+ resolution. It is likely to feature the SD8+G1 chip.
Codenamed Zizhan, the Xiaomi MIX Fold is expected to arrive with an 8.1-inch foldable screen with LTPO technology, a 6.56-inch cover display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It will come with other features such as an OIS-assisted triple camera unit, an under-display selfie camera, stylus support, and a big battery.
Vivo was supposed to launch the Vivo T2 smartphone in May in China. However, it was recently confirmed through Weibo that the Vivo T2 launch event has been postponed to June 6. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to state that the Vivo T2’s announcement has been further delayed.
It is unclear why Vivo has been delaying the Vivo T2’s launch. Some reports had claimed that the company may have postponed its launch due to a resurgence of COVID cases in the country. The Vivo T2x and Vivo T2 were expected to launch together on June 6. However, the company unveiled the Vivo T2x without any fanfare.
Vivo will soon confirm the new launch date for the Vivo T2. It is likely that the company may announce the T2 later this month in China. Rumors have it that the T2 will be a rebranded version of the IQOO Neo 6 SE, which went official in China last month.
Vivo T2 specifications
The Vivo T2 comes with a 6.62-inch OLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. The rear camera setup of the device has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12.
The Snapdragon 870 chipset powers the Vivo T2. It has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It can be purchased in black and blue colors. The T2 measures 163 x 76.16 x 8.54mm and weighs around 190 grams.
Moto G82 5G launch date for India has been confirmed. The Lenovo-owned brand has revealed that it will be announcing the G82 on June 7 in the country. A teaser released by the brand has revealed its design.
The Moto G82 5G teaser revealed that it has a punch-hole display on the front. Its back panel has a triple camera unit. The tweet confirms that it is equipped with a pOLED display that produces 10-bit colors and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Get ready for the all new #motog82 5G. A smartphone with Flagship 120Hz 10-BIT Billion Colours pOLED Display, India’s first 50MP OIS Camera in the segment, slim & light design and more. Launching on 7th June on @Flipkart & @RelianceDigital . Stay tuned for more! #BillionColourspic.twitter.com/tc6XPmPvWX
The rear camera setup of the Moto G82 5G has a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support. Motorola is expected to confirm some more features of the phone in the next few days before the official announcement. Apart from Flipkart, the G82 will be available for purchase through Reliance Digital.
Moto G82 5G specifications
The Moto G82 specifications are no secret since it has already launched in Europe. It has a 6.6-inch pOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device runs on the Android 12 OS, which offers a near stock experience.
Moto G82 5G
The Snapdragon 695 chipset fuels the Moto G82 5G. It is equipped with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.
The Moto G82 5G’s rear camera setup has an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The smartphone is fitted with a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. It can be purchased in Meteorite Gray and White Lily colors. At present, there is no information on the price of the G82 5G.
China-based semiconductor firm Unisoc has recently come to prominence with multiple major manufacturers using its SoCs in their budget range devices. Now, Check Point Research has revealed that the Unisoc smartphone chips have a critical security vulnerability.
According to the firm, The issue exists in the modem firmware and affects 4G and 5G Unisoc chipsets. The issue, tracked as CVE-2022-20210, was discovered while scanning Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message handlers. This vulnerability could be exploited to neutralize or block the cellular communication capabilities of the device.
Slava Makkaveev, Reverse Engineering and Security Research attorney at Check Point Software said “An attacker could have used a radio station to send a malformed packet that would reset the modem, depriving the user of the possibility of communication. Left unpatched, cellular communication can be blocked by an attacker.”
The vulnerability was detected on a Motorola Moto G20 running the Unisoc T700 chipset and Android January 2022 security patch. The vulnerability, however, exists on other devices using Unisoc chipsets too. Check Point Research disclosed its findings to Unisoc in May. The China-based chipmaker acknowledged the vulnerability upon the receipt of disclosure and issued a patch.
Makkaveev also stated that “There is nothing for Android users to do right now, though we strongly recommend applying a patch that will be released by Google in their upcoming Android Security Bulletin.” So, it is advisable to update your Unisoc SoC smartphones to the latest software version when the next patch arrives.
The BenQ GS50 smart wireless projector has been launched in India. The GS50 portable projector offers 1080p full HD resolution content and is now available exclusively from Amazon India for Rs. 79,990 (~$1,031).
The BenQ GS50 projector displays 500 ANSI Lumens of brightness. Its LED source has a life cycle of up to 30,000 hours. This implies that you can use the projector for up to 10 years with an average of 8 hours of daily use.
The BenQ GS50 smart projector sports an all-in-one design. The projector is compact, has IPX2 splash resistance, and has a 2.3ft drop protection. The BenQ GS50 wireless projector can display crisp images up to 100 inches with a quick autofocus capability. Its 2.1-channel Bluetooth speakers offer extra bass. The projector can also be connected to an external speaker via its 3.5mm audio jack.
The BenQ GS50 smart wireless projector features Android TV built-in and several display modes. Its built-in battery offers up to 2.5 hours of activity. Connectivity options for the BenQ GS50 include HDMI, USB-C, mobile mirroring, and casting. The projector is compatible with Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay, while the Android TV interface runs on Android 10.
The LED display of the BenQ GS50 smart projector has two modes – normal and ECO. The projector also supports Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity. The lightweight BenQ GS50 weighs about 2.3kg.
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.
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