While the Oppo Reno 8 series is already available in China, it appears that the company is working on another new model that will join the existing three smartphones. And now, a certification listing has confirmed its Reno 8Z moniker.
For those unaware, the Reno 8 series consists of a Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+. There have recently also been rumor of a Reno 8 Lite as well, but now, another model has been spotted on multiple certification databases. The Reno 8Z 5G has been listed on NBTC and was even included in the EU declaration as well. The NBTC database confirmed the moniker of the handset as well has its CPH2457 model number.
On the other hand, the EU declaration revealed that it will pack a BLP907 battery model number, which typically has a 4,500mAh rating. Furthermore, this battery pack will have a 33W fast charging. The last information revealed in the listing is that it will run on ColorOS 12.1.1 custom skin, which is based on the Android 12 OS. As the name suggests, it is also likely to be the successor to the Reno 7Z 5G.
Reno 8 Pro
This model is currently available in certain regions outside of China. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood. On the front, it sports a 6.43 inch AMOLED display while the rear features a 54 megapixel dual camera setup. It also had a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. So we can expect similar specs with certain improvements so stick around for more updates.
Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones including the S22+ and S22 Ultra are now the world’s first phones to support Voice over 5G (Vo5G). Zain, a Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company, recently announced the launch of the first voice over 5G services, and currently, it is only supported in the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones.
While 5G Internet services have started to become a new normal, 5G voice calls are still pretty rare. In fact, Zain is the first telecom operator globally to launch Vo5G services with nationwide coverage in Kuwait (Via Telecompaper). However, the service is only available for customers who own one of the new Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones. It is expected to reach other 5G handsets very soon.
5G voice comes with many benefits including Improved speech and video calling quality, new voice and communication services, Simultaneous voice calls, and 5G data services.
Zain says that the commercial launch of this service comes after thorough testing to determine the network’s readiness and technical capability to provide this service at the highest level across the country.
In other news, Samsung became the leading tablet vendor in the Indian tablet market in the first quarter ending March 2022. The company witnessed a huge increase in sales. It accounted for 40% of total tablet shipment volumes in India during the quarter. The company was also able to ship a large number of Galaxy A8 series tablets, as well as the premium Galaxy Tab S8 series, which was launched in March of this year.
The Black Shark 5 series was launched back in March 2022 in China. However, its global release is finally around the corner now. But prior to its launch outside of China, the two models have been listed on NBTC certification website.
Looks like OnePlus will rebrand the OPPO A57 and launch a new entry-level device soon in the market. There will be some slight changes (shown in the 4th picture).#OnePlus#OnePlusNord#OPPOpic.twitter.com/WBLX38MX1Y
The NBTC listing in Thailand shows both the base model and the Pro variant as well. The certification showcases the SHARK PAR-HOTH for the vanilla model and the top end model is listed as SHARK KTUS-HO. Since the global launch is set for June 8, it isn’t surprising to see their appearance on an online database. Talking about the upcoming gaming smartphones, both models feature a 6.57 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 1300 nits of peak brightness, DC Dimming, HDR10+, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 720 Hz touch sampling rate.
The smartphones also features a dual zone pressure sensitive panel on the front and are basically built to offer an improved mobile gaming experience. Under the hood, the Black Shark 5 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Soc, while the vanilla packs the Snapdragon 870 SoC. Due to their powerful internal specs and gaming focus, the two phones also come with a VC cooling system to manage thermals as well as dedicated trigger buttons to assist in gameplay.
On the back, the 5 Pro features a triple camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary sensor, a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 5 megapixel telephoto shooter. Meanwhile, the base model has a 64 megapixel primary sensor, 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. Although, both phones house a 16 megapixel selfie camera on the front. These phones are powered by a 4,650mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging and run on Android 12 OS based JoyUI 13 out of the box.
Realme is no stranger to releasing limited-edition products aimed at anime lovers out there. Earlier this year, the company launched a Dragon ball Z-themed version of the Realme GT Neo 2 that came with the well-known character Goku’s colors and more. Now, it appears that the company is going to launch another Dragon Ball Z Edition smartphone but this time in the form of Realme GT Neo 3T.
Tipster Mukul Sharma revealed through a tweet that the Realme GT Neo 3T will also come in a special Dragon Ball Z edition. Sharma’s tweet only confirmed the moniker of the anime-edition smartphone. However, we expect that this phone could launch alongside or maybe a week after the launch of the basic Realme GT Neo 3T.
Realme GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Z edition
The Realme GT Neo 3T Dragon Ball Z Edition may come with a similar Goku-inspired design as the GT Neo 2, which had a glass back with an orange and blue coating in a matte finish. The color scheme on the smartphone reminded us of Goku’s outfit.
The upcoming DBZ edition phone may also feature Goku-themed custom icons, charging animations, and accessories. The specifications of the smartphone are expected to be the same as the Realme GT Neo 3T.
Realme GT Neo 3T Dragon Ball Z Edition Specifications (Expected)
The Realme GT Neo 3T Dragon Ball Z Edition will sport a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. The display will have 1,300nits of peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Realme GT Neo 3T Source: Yogesh Brar Via Twitter
The device will draw power from a Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will be fueled by a 5000mAh battery, and support 80W fast charging. On the software front, the device will run Android 12-based Realme UI.
For photography, the device houses a triple camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. While for selfies and video calls, it has a 16-megapixel sensor.
The electric vehicle market has been rising globally and while many auto manufacturers are focusing on EV cars, some Asian markets, like India, are more focused on the two-wheelers or e-scooters.
Now, a new report from Business Standard, citing VAHAN data coming from India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, claims that eight companies that represent 95 percent of the market, have registered 32,680 electric scooters for the month of May 2022.
The numbers represent a decline of 24 percent month-to-month as in the month of April, the companies had registered 43,098 e-scooters. As per the analysts, the drop is because of the sudden rise earlier which indicated an early pent-up desire for such vehicles, which was manifested in large bookings.
The major causes for the drop are believed to be concerns about the safety of such vehicles as there have been reports about electric scooters catching fire. Other reasons include chip shortages and supply difficulties, as well as low demand seasonality.
Ather, one of the early entrants in this sector, witnessed a 26 percent increase in EV registrations in May. A report from Rushlane claims that the company sold 3,787 units in May 2022, 8 units more were sold compared to last month.
Ola Electric, which was the leading brand last month, has lost the pole position to Ather. It reported 8,704 registrations, representing a 31 percent drop compared to the previous month. On the other hand, Okinawa had 8,894 EV registrations, which turns out to be a 19 percent decrease from April. Bajaj Auto and TVS do not post their numbers individually.
Apple has been working on AirPods Pro 2, which is the next-generation version of the popular AirPods Pro true wireless earbuds that were launched in 2019. The upcoming TWS earbuds have leaked online several times.
Now, in the latest development, it is being claimed that the AirPods Pro 2 will come with exactly the same design as its predecessor. This contradicts earlier reports of a completely new design for the earphones.
Previously, there were reports as well as leaked images related to the second-generation AirPods Pro with a few changes to the design. But now, a new report from MacRumors claims that the upcoming earbuds won’t come with the so-called stemless design.
The earbuds will come with the skin-detect sensor that was debuted with the recently launched Apple AirPods 3, which provides a more accurate way to discern if the earbuds are actually in a user’s ears or not. It works by detecting water content in the wearer’s skin.
Based on the previous reports, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 is expected to be powered by an upgraded chip that brings advanced audio-related functions like active noise cancellation and more improvements, resulting in improved battery life.
It is also being claimed that the earbuds may support Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and if that happens, then it would be the first TWS earphones from the Cupertino-based tech giant to support lossless audio.
The charging case of the upcoming earbuds could also get support for emitting sound, which can help find the charging case if it’s separated from the AirPods or if it has been misplaced by the user.
As for the launch timeline, we believe that the AirPods 2 Pro won’t be available for purchase until Q4 2022, which means that they will go on sale for the holiday season this year, somewhere between October and December.
A few days ago, Samsung had announced the first-ever public beta program for the company’s latest smartwatches in the market — Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
Now, a new report from SamMobile claims that the South Korean giant has started rolling out the first beta build for the smartwatches which is based on the Wear OS 3.5 for those users who have enrolled their devices for this program.
To enroll in the program, you will need to open the Samsung Members application on a Samsung smartphone that is connected to the smartwatch and sign into the account. If you are in an eligible region, then there will be a banner for the beta program. Click on the banner and follow the on-screen instructions to register.
Once you have registered for the program, you will start receiving the new beta build of Samsung’s One UI 4.5 on your smartwatch. It comes with several new features, including a user interface for the dual SIM functionality, improved notifications, improvements for the built-in keyboard, and support for handwriting, among others.
As of now, there’s no information available about how long will the beta program last before the South Korean giant start rolling out the stable update for all the users. While the timeline is not confirmed yet, we expect the update with the new features to be rolled out to all the users in the coming months.
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.
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