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Giztop is giving $30 OFF on the latest Oppo K10 Pro smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $449 is now available for a discounted price of  $419 by using the coupon code: K1030. Please note that this code is applicable to all variants and expires on 15 May 2022

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OPPO K10 Pro

Oppo K10 Pro features a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 OLED display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G Octa-core processor and comes with a Hyper Boost gaming speed engine. You have dual LPDDR5 RAM options of 8GB / 12GB and 128GB / 256GB storage options to choose from.

OPPO K10 Pro

The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports 80W Super VOOC charging. 

OPPO K10 Pro

Oppo K10 Pro runs on Android 12-based Color OS12 and is available in Black and Blue color variants. You can now buy the smartphone for a starting price of $419 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only but the coupon is applicable to all variants. The coupon expires on 15 May. So place your order before the deal expires. 

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Apple faces backlash from EU for limiting 3rd party access to Apple Pay NFC

The European Union has officially objected to Apple yet again. This time, the European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to the company for limiting third party access to its Apple Pay NFC system.

Apple Pay

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant is facing backlash for restricting third party payment services from accessing the NFC payment feature on its iPhones. In other words, the brand is basically restricting competition in mobile wallets on the iOS platform as a whole. The European Commission also added that further investigation will be commenced before any actions are taken against the company.

The original statement reads, “The European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that it abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices. By limiting access to a standard technology used for contactless payments with mobile devices in stores (‘Near-Field Communication (NFC)’ or ‘tap and go’), Apple restricts competition in the mobile wallets market on iOS.” Furthermore, the European Commission’s Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said that the access to NFC is a requirement for any of Apple’s competing mobile wallet services

Apple Tap to Pay

She further added that “Developing a mobile payment application is costly. Investment may only be worth it if developers can reach both Apple and Android customers. Evidence on our file indicates that some developers did not go ahead with their plans as they were not able to reach iPhone users. This behavior stifled innovation and prevented competition in the mobile wallet market. As a result, European consumers have little choice of mobile payment solutions when paying in shops.” In its defense, Apple cited security risk as the reason for limiting NFC access but the regulator’s investigation has not found any evidence of said risk.

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iQOO Neo6 SE Roundup: Specs, Features & more – what to expect

The Vivo sub-brand iQOO is preparing to debut a new mid-ranger in China on May 6. The device, dubbed the iQOO Neo6 SE, has been subject to multiple leaks revealing the majority of its specifications. So here’s what we can expect from the May 6 launch event.

Display & Design

iQOO Neo6 SE

The iQOO Neo6 SE has a flat back design with curved edges. It has a rectangular camera island that houses a triple camera unit along with an LED flash. The power button and volume rocker will be positioned on the right edge and the smartphone will likely omit the 3.5mm headphone jack.

iQOO Neo6 SE screen

On the front, it features a 6.62-inch AMOLED E4 display panel with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits peak brightness. The display also offers support for 10-bit colors, HDR10+ and has a touch sampling rate of 1200Hz. It has a center-aligned punch-hole for the selfie camera and thin bezels evenly going around the display.

Specs

Snapdragon 870 5G

Under the hood, the smartphone houses a Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is praised for being the coolest running Snapdragon chip in the entire 800 series. The SoC is expected to be paired with  8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage.

The device will run Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean UI out of the box and will have an in-screen fingerprint sensor for security. Coming to the battery pack, the iQOO Neo6 SE is rumored to come with a 4,700mAh battery, which is capable of 80W fast charging. Other than that, the device will also feature an X-axis linear motor for haptics and vibrations.

Camera

iQOO Neo 6 SE

For optics, the smartphone is said to house a 64-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization. The primary camera is paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the smartphone will likely feature a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Pricing & availability

Ahead of the official launch on May 6, iQOO has made the smartphone available for reservation on JD.com in China. It is not clear when the company plans to debut the iQOO Neo6 SE outside China.

The pricing of the device is still under wraps, however, it is expected to debut at a much lower price tag compared to the iQOO Neo6 which has a starting price of 2799 yuan ($439) for the 8GB + 128GB configuration.

 

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Apple supplier expands recruitment plans due to strong iPhone 13 sales

A local news report from China has found that Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, is planning on expanding its recruitment efforts this week following strong sales of the iPhone 13 series.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Green Color

Apparently, the Foxconn iDPBG business group’s plant in Zhengzhou, China, announced a new recruitment plan earlier this week (Via ITHome). This plan included a 30 percent rise in its bonus while hiring. Notably, the reason for this rise is due to pressure from global inflation and other factors. Thus, the Zhengzhou factory has increased the bonus and recruited workers as well. But, another reason for Foxconn raising workers is due to strong sales of the Apple iPhone 13 series.

Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant is also cooperating with the Zhengzhou evaluation and research to ensure that its current top end iPhone 14 series has smooth supply and launch in the second half of this year. With the ongoing shortage of semiconductors and raw materials, consumer electronic brands have been struggling to keep up with demand due to supply constraints. So it arrives as no surprise that Apple is closely involved with one of its major iPhone manufacturers.

apple iphone 13 featured

Through this increased bonus, the iPhone maker plans to make sure that its next gen smartphone sees stable production even in off seasons as well. The bonuses will act as incentives for an unspecified number of workers. As of right now, the iPhone 13 series is still seeing robust sales, with the Pro models having strong demand. At the moment, the iPhone 13 Pro series has seen an increased production size of 10 million units over its original plan.

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Leak suggests Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G could be same as Reno 7 Lite 5G aka F21 Pro 5G

Oppo is known for selling its F series phones under Reno Z and Reno Lite brandings in different markets. This year’s F21 Pro 5G is sold under Oneplus Nord N branding as well. Additionally, new renders have now leaked suggesting that the smartphone will also go by yet another Reno Lite device.

Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G Render Leak

Twitter user @_snoopytech_ has shared renders of alleged Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G, a handset that’s yet to go official. Going by the images, the phone looks the same as the Oppo Reno 7 Lite 5G, which is nothing but a rebranded Oppo F21 Pro 5G.

This very same smartphone is sold under two more names. It goes by the name of Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G and Oneplus Nord N20 5G.

If these renders are legit, then for the first time, Oppo would be releasing the same device as two generations of smartphones. We are as confused as you are. Probably, the Reno 8 Lite 5G will launch in the markets where the Reno 7 Lite 5G did not.

Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G Render Leak

At present, it’s not known when this so-called Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G will be made official. Anyway, we are looking forward to learning about its availability and price.

Recently, we reviewed the Indian version of this handset (Oppo F21 Pro 5G) by comparing it with Oppo F21 Pro (aka Oppo Reno 7 Lite). Do check it out to learn whether it is a good deal, at least in India.

 

 

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Nokia launches bunch of new Android Smart TVs in India, Here’s specs & price

Nokia has just announced a couple of new Android smart TVs for the Indian market. These new models are under its 2022 range of smart TVs and include 5 TVs that range from a 32 inch HD model to a 55 inch 4K smart TV as well.

Nokia

Starting with the higher end models first, the Nokia TV offers 4K resolution on three screen sizes. Namely, 43 inches, 50 inches, and 55 inches. All of these models have a 3840 x 2160 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate and also support for MEMC tech as well. Furthermore, the new TVs also offers support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision as well. Under the hood, the three smart TVs are powered by a quad core SoC, which is paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

Meanwhile, the standard model comes with 1366 x 768 pixels for its 32 inch variant, while the 40 inch model will offer Full HD resolution. The display offers up to 270 nits of brightness along with local contrast support. These TVs also comes with a quad core CPU with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. All of the TVs feature Andrid TV 11 OS, 24W speakers with Dolby Audio, dual band WiFi, and its remote even offers hotkeys for popular streaming services.

Nokia

The 32 inch Nokia TV 2022 is priced at 14,499 INR, while the 40 inch model is priced at 21,990 INR. On the other hand, the 43 inch 4K model features 27,999 INR, 50 inch model costs 33,990 INR, and the 55 inch variant is available of for 38,999 INR. THe TV can be purchased from Flipkart.

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Vivo Y21, Y21e price in India slashed, here are the details

In August 2021, Vivo announced the Vivo Y21 smartphone in India. This year, the company launched a couple of Y21-branded phones, such as the Vivo Y21T, Y21e, Y21A, and Y21G. Mumbai-based Mahesh Telecom has released a new update, and it says that the Vivo Y21 and Y21e phones have been cut in price by Rs 500 (~$6.5) in India, which means that they now cost less.

The Vivo Y21 comes in two choices: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At launch, they were priced at Rs 13,990 (~$182) and Rs 15,490 (~$202), respectively. It is available for a starting price of Rs 13,490 (~$176) after the discount.

Vivo Y21, Vivo y21 price cut

On other hand, the Vivo Y21e with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage has been available for Rs 12,990 (~$169) since launch. With the price cut, it will be available for Rs 12,490 (~$163). As of this writing, the Y21 listings available on leading e-commerce sites and Vivo India’s website are yet to be updated with the revised pricing. As far as the Vivo Y21e is concerned, it is available with revised pricing on Flipkart.

The above poster reveals that Vivo is running a new offer for the buyers of the Vivo Y21 and Vivo Y21A in India. Owners of One card can available a cash back of Rs 1,000 (~$13) on both smartphones until May 10.

Vivo Y21 specifications

The Vivo Y21 features a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera setup. The Helio P35 chipset powered phone offers up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11.1. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y21e specifications

The Vivo Y21e features the Snapdragon 680 chipset. It comes with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The rest of the specs of the phone are identical to the Vivo Y21. Both phones can be purchased in Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow colors.

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OnePlus Nord 2T spotted on NBTC, launch may be imminent

OnePlus is apparently planning on adding another offering to its popular mid range series of Nord smartphones. Now, the latest model is called the Nord 2T, which was recently spotted on a certification website that hints at its imminent launch.

OnePlus

According to a known tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming Nord 2T was just spotted on NBTC, a certification website. For those unaware, the Nord 2T moniker was recently confirmed after the device was spotted for the first time on TDRA, which is another certification website. Although, the NBTC listing has also confirmed the device’s model number CPH2399. Notably, this model is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the Nord 2.

Unfortunately, both of these listings did not reveal any finer details regarding the smartphone itself. But as per our previous report, the Nord 2T is expected to sport a 6.43 inch fluid AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution, with a corner punch hole cut out. Under the hood, the handset may pack an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor and a Mali G77 GPU.

OnePlus Nord 2T

Reportedly, the Nord 2T will feature a triple camera setup on the rear. Based on a Camera FV5 listing, the primary camera will consist of a 50 megapixel shooter that is a Sony IMX766 sensor. This lens will be paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle sensor and a 2 megapixel auxiliary camera. The front could sport a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 4,500mAh battery pack may power the device, which supports 80W fast charging.

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OnePlus Nord 3 Spotted on the company website, Could Launch soon

It appears that OnePlus is on a launch spree. The company recently launched the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and OnePlus 10R in the Indian markets. Now, a report suggests that the Chinese tech brand is prepping up to bring another Nord series smartphone to the country.

Tipster Mukul Sharma reveals that he has spotted the “OnePlus Nord 3” on the company’s India website. The tipster hasn’t seen any official images or features of the smartphone, but the appearance of the moniker alone suggests that the launch of the OnePlus Nord 3 is imminent.

The Nord series has been a massive success for the company, and that’s why OnePlus is dedicated to adding new smartphones to the series. The company is also rumored to launch the Nord 2T soon.

According to recent reports, OnePlus started private testing of a smartphone code-named Meili and now the appearance of the OnePlus Nord 3 on the company website suggests that Meili could be the same phone.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G review

From what we know so far, the Nord 2 successor might come with a Dimensity 8100 chipset and could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that will deliver a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. The new Nord smartphone is likely to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is said to have the punch-hole camera placed at the top-center position, unlike most OnePlus phones on the market.

The alleged Nord 3 is likely to arrive with a 16-megapixel camera for taking selfies. The back of the phone may feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It could be accompanied by an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel snapper.

The upcoming OnePlus phone is said to be equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone’s fuel tank could carry a 4,500mAh battery and an extreme 150W fast charging.

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Infinix Hot 12 Play launched with 90Hz display, 6000mAh battery, 18W charging

Last month, Infinix launched two Hot-branded phones, the Hot 12 and the Hot 12i, recently. Now, the brand is back with a new smartphone named the Infinix Hot 12 Play in Thailand. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Hot 12 Play.

Infinix Hot 12 Play specifications

The Hot 12 Play has a 6.82-inch IPS TFT panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The screen also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The handset measures 170.47 x 776. x 8.32mm and weighs around 195 grams.

Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Hot 12 Play

The Helio G35 chipset is present at the helm of the Hot 12 Play. The device offers 6 GB of RAM and up to 5 GB of extended RAM. It has 128 GB of built-in storage and a slot for a microSD card that can hold even more storage.

The rear side of the Hot 12 Play features a dual-camera setup. It comprises a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an AI lens, and a quad-LED flash unit. The rear panel of the phone also features a fingerprint scanner. For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel camera on the front.

The smartphone ships with the Android 12 OS, which is customized with the XOS 1.6 UI. It houses a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It offers other features such as dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Infinix Hot 12 Play price

The Hot 12 Play is priced at THB 3,999 (~$116) in Thailand. It comes in four colors, such as Racing Black, Legend White, Origin Blue, and Lucky Green.

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ZTE Axon 40 series teaser poster reveals display features; Axon 40 Ultra render leaks

ZTE is all set to officially unveil the next-generation flagship smartphones under the Axon lineup in the form of Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra on 9th May in China.

Ahead of the official launch next week, the company has been teasing the key features of the devices. In the latest teaser poster, ZTE has revealed the specifications related to the display panel used in the upcoming phones.

The company has confirmed that the Axon 40 series smartphones come with a display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz multi-touch sampling rate. Further, it is also revealed that the phones will have support for IR remote control functions.

Recently, the Chinese company confirmed that the smartphones will come equipped with an independent security chip for hardware-level protection. In the camera department, the Axon 40 Pro will feature a 100-megapixel camera setup.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone was listed on a Chinese retailer and the listing had a render of the smartphone, giving us a clear look at the phone’s front panel and back panel for the first time since leaks and rumors started surfacing online.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Render

It was previously revealed that the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will have a triple-camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor, a 64MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV64GB sensor, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64GB telephoto lens.

Earlier, it was confirmed that the Axon 40 series will come with next-generation stereo speakers that could provide an out-of-this-world audio experience. The devices also have support for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound and dtsX Ultrasound technology.

The Axon 40 lineup will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It will also come with an under-display camera setup and an almost bezel-less display panel. We expect the company to confirm more details through teaser posters in the coming days.

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Apple to reportedly use self-developed 5G modem chip for iPhone from next year

Apple is set to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series later this year but reports about the iPhone models set to launch next year have also surfaced online. Now, we have got some more information about the iPhone 15 lineup.

As per the report, the Cupertino-based technology giant is set to ditch Qualcomm for the cellular modem and instead, the company will use its own self-developed 5G modem from next year, i.e. 2023.

This has been in the making for the past few years, since 2019 when the company acquired the majority of Intel‘s smartphone-modem business as well as a team of 2,200 employees.

Apple is also advertising around 140 open positions for the development and integration of cellular modem chips. The company is running these advertisements in San Diego, which is the hometown of Qualcomm.

While Qualcomm is currently supplying 100 percent of the cellular modems used in the iPhone lineup, the company’s CEO had said last year that it expects to supply 20 percent of the 5G models for the Apple iPhone from 2023.

The usage of a self-developed or proprietary 5G modem has several advantages for Apple. It will reduce the brand’s reliance on a third-party vendor. It will also help the company save costs on the components.

As the company makes its own chipset that powers iPhones, it can also integrate the modem in the A-series chips and tweak the configuration as Apple sees fit, including making it faster, more efficient, etc.

It’s noteworthy that analysts believe that Apple may struggle with designing, manufacturing, and testing the new cellular modem as it is a time-consuming process.

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Moto G82 renders, specifications leaked, launch seems near

Moto G82 is expected to launch soon in different markets. Recently, the device was found listed in the database of China’s TENAA certification platform. Now, a fresh report by 91mobiles with popular tipster Evan Blass as the source has once again leaked the specifications along with the renders of the device. Hence, it appears that the Motorola Moto G82 5G may go official as early as this month in some markets.

Moto G82 design

The Moto G82 5G leaked images show that it will sport the same design that is being offered on Motorola’s other G-series of smartphones. The device sports a punch-hole display on the front and a textured back panel with a 50-megapixel triple camera unit in the upper-left corner. The fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button on the device.

Moto G82 specifications

To begin with, the Moto G82 5G (codenamed as Rhode 5G+) will feature a 6.55-inch pOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 402ppi pixel density. The screen will have an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio.

As revealed through the Geekbench listing, the G82 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. All the RAM variants will offer 128 GB of built-in storage.

The handset will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 33W of fast charging. When it comes to optics, it will offer a 16-megapixel camera for video calls and selfies and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Other features of the device include an IP52 rated chassis, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Moto G52 first sale in India today; price, launch offers

On April 25, Motorola announced the Moto G52 in India. Some of the major highlights of the smartphone include a large AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon 6-series chipset, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. As confirmed during the launch, the first sale of the Moto G52 will be carried out through Flipkart in India. Here is all the information on the price and launch offers for G52 buyers.

Moto G52 price in India, launch offers

In India, the Moto G52 is available in two variants: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB for Rs 14,999 (~$195) and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB for Rs 16,499 (~$215). It comes in two colors, such as Porcelain White and Charcoal Grey. In the first sale, which will be carried out today at 12 pm (local time) on Flipkart, buyers can use their HDFC Bank cards to get a Rs 1,000 instant discount.

Moto G52 specifications

Motorola Moto G52
Motorola Moto G52

The  Moto G52 has a 6.6-inch pOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The centrally placed display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The rear-facing camera unit has a 50-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset powers the Moto G52 with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage. The G52 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It runs on the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with MyUX. The device will be treated to one Android OS upgrade and three security patch updates.

The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. For audiophiles, it features stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it comes with an IP52 rated chassis.

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Xiaomi Wired Mechanical Keyboard to be available in China through crowdfunding from May 4

Xiaomi has made a reputation for products that provide incredible value and go light on your pocket. Following this trend, the Chinese tech giant is now going to launch Xiaomi Wired Mechanical Keyboard. The product will be available for crowdfunding in Xiaomi Mall from 4th May. The wired keyboard will have a retail price of 169 ($26) yuan, but will be available at a crowdfunding price tag of 149 Yuan ($22).

Xiaomi Wired Mechanical Keyboard crowdfunding
Via: IT House

The Xiaomi wired mechanical keyboard comes with a full 104-key layout. The keyboard has mechanical switches that offer superior key stability and a satisfying clicking sensation. The keyboard measures 426x122x38.5mm and weighs about 943g. It is smaller than the regular full-key keyboards and can save you some space. The keyboard is ideal for various office scenarios.

Xiaomi Wired Mechanical Keyboard backlight

In terms of appearance design, this keyboard adopts a typical minimalist design. The wired keyboard comes with sunken keycaps and rounded corners, along with double injection keycaps. It has a built-in white LED backlight and supports 6 backlight adjustment modes.

The new Xiaomi keyboard is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS and can be switched quickly among both using the Fn+Win key combination.

If we talk about the axis, the keyboard provides two-axis choices that are the green axis and the red axis switches. The green axis comes with a strong paragraph sense. It is a tactile switch with “clicky” audio feedback. The green axis is suitable for gamers and aggressive typists. The red axis on the other hand has a weaker paragraph sense and a lighter sound. It is suitable for long-term office typing.

Xiaomi Wired Mechanical Keyboard supports multiple keys rollover. It has a 26 key rollover which means you can correctly register that 26 keys at the same time. Moreover, it can last up to 50 million key presses.

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Xiaomi Pad 5 first sale in India today: price, launch offers

The tablet market in India will see the arrival of a new player today. It is the Xiaomi Pad 5, which debuted with the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A on April 27 in India. As announced at the event, the first sale of the Xiaomikv Pad 5 will be carried out today starting at 12 pm (local time). Here is all the information on the price and launch offers for people who are looking to purchase the tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 5 price in India

The Xiaomi Pad 5 comes in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB and 6 GB RAM + 256 GB configurations. They cost Rs 26,999 (~$352) and Rs 28,999 (~$377), respectively. It can be purchased through Amazon India, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

Xiiaomi Pad 5
Xiiaomi Pad 5

Both models are available with a Rs 2,000 (~$26) discount as an introductory offer until May 7. Hence, variants can be purchased for 24,999 (~$325) and Rs 26,999 (~$352), respectively. In addition, buyers with HDFC Bank cards can get up to Rs 2,000 discount on purchasing the Xiaomi tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 5 specifications

The Xiaomi Pad 5 has a 10.95-inch LCD display that offers a 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a pixel density of 275ppi. a peak brightness of 500 nits, and Dolby Vision. The Snapdragon 860 is present under the hood of the device, which ships with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Xiamoi Pad 5
Xiamoi Pad 5

The Pad 5 has a 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back. Its front is fitted with an 8-megapixel camera. The tablet boots to the Android 11 OS and MIUI for Pad. It packs an 8,720mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It offers other features such as Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB-C port, and quad speakers. It measures 254.69 x 166.25 x 6.85mm and weighs around 511 grams. The Pad 5 supports the Xiaomi Pen stylus, which is priced at Rs 4,999 (~$65). The availability of the stylus for the Indian market is yet to be confirmed.

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Xiaomi unveils the 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro packed with stunning features

Xiaomi has unveiled the 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro with the crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin on May 7. The product is actually manufactured by Xiaomi’s ecological chain partner 8H and will be sold on Xiaomi’s Youpin platform. 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

The 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro is equipped with dual motors each on the back and legs. The motors are capable of lifting weights of up to 600kg and smooth lifting. The motors offer silent operations with a maximum operating sound of less than 45dB silent operation.8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

The electric bed supports individual adjustment of 60° on the back and 40° on the legs and can be adjusted as fine as 1°. According to the different needs of different groups of people for the bed angle, it provides two memory position settings to save your DIY presets.8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

When snoring is detected, Feel X automatically lifts the back of the bed by 15° and slowly adjusts the head to sleep on the side, opening the airway to fully supply oxygen to the brain. After the snoring stops, it automatically returns to the supine state gently without disturbing your sleep.8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

The 8H Feel Leather Intelligent Electric Bed X Pro has an intelligent detection core installed on the back of the bed, which can easily penetrate a 25cm thick mattress without wearing a device, and sensitively detect sleep movements. The smart bed is also equipped with a dual monitoring core on the left and right sides which can independently track the sleep data of more than one person. The detection data includes monitoring sleep heart rate, breathing rate, snoring, and body movement throughout the night, and can also score sleep quality.8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

The 8H smart electric bed is a part of the Mijia IoT ecosystem as it can be connected via the MIJIA app and linked with other smart products such as automatically turning off the lights when falling asleep, and automatically opening the curtains when you wake up.8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro

The 8H Feel Leather Smart Electric Bed X Pro carries a crowdfunding price of 6399 yuan (~$968) but after the exercise, the product will retail for 7399 yuan (~$1,119) which is pretty decent considering the impressive features on board.

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India accuses Xiaomi of forex violation; seizes assets worth $725 million

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is a central probe agency in India, has confirmed that it has seized assets worth around $725 million (₹5,500 crore) from Chinese giant Xiaomi over violations of the Indian foreign exchange law.

While the agency has taken action against Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited, the company, which does business in India under the Mi brand is claiming that all its operations “are firmly compliant” with the local laws and regulations.

Xiaomi Logo

The Enforcement Directorate has said that it had seized the sum from the bank accounts of Xiaomi Technology India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiaomi Inc., under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.

The agency is claiming that the subsidiary had been making remittances to three foreign entities, one of which was a Xiaomi entity, “on the instructions” of its Chinese parent. It has been probing the company since February over alleged forex violations. It had also questioned Xiaomi’s Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain last month, who was also the Indian head of the company.

In a statement, the agency said that “Xiaomi India procures completely manufactured mobile sets and other products from the manufacturers in India. Xiaomi India has not availed any service from the three foreign-based entities to whom such amounts have been transferred. Under the cover of various unrelated documentary façades created amongst the group entities, the company remitted this amount in the guise of royalty abroad which constitutes a violation of Section 4 of the FEMA. The Company also provided misleading information to the banks while remitting the money abroad.”

Countering the claims made by the Enforcement Directorate, Xiaomi India said in a statement that “these royalty payments that Xiaomi India made were for the in-licensed technologies and IPs used in our Indian version products. It is a legitimate commercial arrangement for Xiaomi India to make such royalty payments. However, we are committed to working closely with government authorities to clarify any misunderstandings.”

Last year, the premises of Xiaomi and a few other Chinese mobile manufacturing companies were raided across the country by the Income Tax Department on the charges of tax evasion. Xiaomi continues to lead the Indian smartphone market with around 22 percent market share in Q4 2021.

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Redmi Note 11 vs Motorola Moto G52: Specs Comparison

The Motorola Moto G52 recently debuted in the Indian market after the previous launch in the European market with great specifications offered at a killer price. It is an amazing phone for those who do not need the 5G connectivity and want to save a lot of money while purchasing a new device. It is definitely one of the best competitors of the best-selling Redmi Note 11 by Xiaomi’s sub-brand. These two handsets have similar specs sheets, that is the reason why it is very hard to choose between them, especially for non-expert people. This comparison between the specifications of the Motorola Moto G52 and the Redmi Note 11 will clear your ideas in regards to the differences between these two devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Motorola Moto G52

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Motorola Moto G52
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.1 mm and 179 grams 8 mm and 169 grams
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 12
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, IP53 certification Dual SIM slot, water repellent design

Design

The design of the Motorola Moto G52 looks more suggestive because this phone is more similar to high-end devices in terms of aesthetics. Its rear side includes a camera island with the same color as the rest of the body, which is one of the main reasons why it looks so beautiful. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 is a more compact phone and it features the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. And despite being smaller and having the same battery capacity, the Redmi Note 11 is almost as thin as the Motorola Moto G52. Both the phones have narrow bezels and a punch hole placed centrally.

 

Display

One of the strongest points of these two handsets if we consider their price range is the display. Despite being budget phones, they are equipped with great AMOLED displays showing bright colors and deep blacks. Further, they come with a Full HD+ resolution (with 1080 x 2400 pixels) and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The specifications of these two displays are more or less the same, but the diagonals are different: the Redmi Note 11 has a smaller 6.43-inch panel, while the Motorola Moto G52 comes with a 6.6-inch display. They are OLED panels, but the fingerprint reader is not embedded under the display: it is side-mounted on the power key. Both the handsets feature good stereo speakers and they include a 3.5 mm audio jack.

 

Hardware/Software

With the Redmi Note 11 and the Motorola Moto G52, you get the same mobile platform: an octa-core Snapdragon 680 built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, without the 5G connectivity. But the highest-end memory configurations are different: the Redmi Note 11 gives you up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, while the Motorola Moto G52 stops at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-UFS 2.2 native storage. You can expand the internal storage with a micro SD. However, there is an important pro of the Motorola budget phone: it ships with Android 12 out of the box, while the Redmi one comes with Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13.

 

Camera

If you are looking for a most complete rear camera setup, then you should go for the Redmi Note 11: it has the same 50 MP main sensor, the same 8 MP ultrawide camera, and the same 2 MP macro lens as the Motorola Moto G52, but it adds a 2 MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the Motorola low cost comes with a better selfie camera coming with a 16 MP resolution. Having a better selfie camera is definitely more important than having a 2 MP depth sensor.

 

Battery

These two phones come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. Even fast charging technologies are similar: you get 33W fast charging and 30W fast charging, respectively. But the Redmi Note 11 should last a bit more on a single charge because it has a smaller display with lower energy consumption.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Motorola Moto G52: Price

You need at least Rs. 14,499 / $189 to purchase the Motorola Moto G52 in its base variant, and the Redmi Note 11 starts from the same listing price. So which one is the best? As you see, the differences are just marginal, so this is one of the few comparisons in which the result is a draw. Choose depending on your personal needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Motorola Moto G52: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

PROS

  • More compact
  • Several memory configurations
  • IP53 certification
  • UFS 2.2 internal storage
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Virtual proximity sensor

 

Motorola Moto G52

PROS

  • Wider display
  • Beautiful design
  • Water repellent design
  • Hardware proximity sensor
  • Android 12 out of the box

CONS

  • Bigger dimensions

 

 

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Xiaomi’s partner Haylou launches the Haylou RS4 Plus smartwatch with 10days battery life

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain partner Haylou has launched its latest smartphone for the global market. The watch dubbed Haylou RS4 Plus comes with some health and fitness tracking features including SpO2, heart rate, blood pressure monitoring, and a thermometer. It also has gravity and pedometer sensors, multiple sports modes, and several functions embedded.Haylou RS4 PlusHaylou RS4 Plus smartwatch smartwatch

The Haylou RS4 Plus smartwatch was launched on March 26 and is already available in several online retail outlets including Aliexpress. You can use the Haylou RS4 Plus to monitor and manage your health status in real-time. The smartwatch is suited for both male and female use and it has an IP68 waterproof rating. Some other functions present in the Haylou RS4 are distance measurement, step counting, calorie consumption, and sleep monitoring. Other features are an intelligent alarm clock, female health monitoring, and camera control.Haylou RS4 Plus smartwatch

There are more than 100 different sports modes in the Haylou RS4 including running, badminton, basketball, cycling, skipping, and football. The 1.78-inch AMOLED display offers a clear view with some pretty bright colors. The 230mAh battery of the smartwatch offers up to 10 days of use on a single charge and 40 days of standby. Its silicone straps provide comfort for extended use of the Haylou RS4 Plus.Haylou RS4 Plus smartwatch

The Haylou RS4 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and comes with more than 100 Watch Faces. It weighs 57g and comes in black, silver, and gold colors.Haylou RS4 Plus smartwatch

The Haylou RS4 Plus is priced under $60 with some discounts available in some markets exclusive of shipping costs. It is presently available on AliExpress.

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