1More ComfoBuds Mini launched as the world’s smallest ANC TWS earbuds

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Mar 16, 2022

The ComfoBuds Mini is the newest addition to the 1More ComfoBuds series and the company is hyping the device in some respects. The 1More ComfoBuds Mini is said to be the world’s smallest TWS earbuds that have active noise canceling technology. In the words of 1More, the name of the device does not stop it from being mighty.

The 1More ComfoBuds Mini boasts up to 24 hours battery life and IPX5 ingress rating as per its water-resistance credentials. The device is just another impressive addition to 1More’s growing list of innovative and cutting-edge devices. 1More is also credited with the first-ever THX-certified TWS earbuds. The 1More brand continues to churn out impressive and high-quality audio products.

The 1More ComfoBuds Mini is 17mm by 13mm which is as small as it can get. 1More says that the new ComfoBuds Mini is as small as a small glass marble. Each of the ComfoBuds Mini buds weighs 3.7g and offers great comfort with its ergonomic design that allows long-haul use. As stated by 1More, the ComfoBuds Mini provides a fatigue-free listening experience both in the day and at night. Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity ensures high-quality and seamless pairing with compatible devices.

The ComfoBuds Mini is available for around $100 in the US and United Kingdom via Amazon and the 1More web store. A discount of about $15 is also on offer till April 15 using the code ComfoMini15. There are no indications at this time whether other markets will catch a glimpse of the ComfoBuds Mini subsequently.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite moniker confirmed by IMEI Database listing

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi 12 series which consists of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. While the 12X is a relatively new entrant, Xiaomi may have got yet another model in the works. A new listing on the IMEI Database indicates that the Xiaomi 12 Lite could well be in the mix as well.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite may well be one of the proposed addition to the Xiaomi 12 series. There could be a few others that may be part of the series. The Xiaomi 12 Lite may be a pretty affordable smartphone and the cheapest in the series. From the IMEI database, we know that the new Xiaomi 12 Lite has model number 2203129G and is codenamed taoyao or L9.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will likely come with some of the basic features of the series, but some key components may be scaled down to take care of the lower pricing for the model. As per the specs, it has a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel and a 120Hz display refresh rate. It has a fingerprint reader powered by Goodix, while the Snapdragon 778G+ chip is present. The main camera setup consists of three cameras including a 64MP primary sensor, ultra-wide angle, and macro lenses. These lenses however lack an optical image stabilizer. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to run on Android 12 OS.

There are no indications of the pricing or scheduled release date of the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Xiaomi only confirmed that the 12 Lite won’t be launched in China but hasn’t said anything about a global launch. We hope to get more details in the coming days.

Potential OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite with 33W fast charging spotted on FCC database

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Last week, early renders of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite surfaced online, and now, a OnePlus device with the model number GN2200 has been spotted on FCC and other certification websites which could indeed be the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite.

According to a MySmartPrice report, a mysterious OnePlus device with the model number “GN2200” has recently visited the FCC database revealing that it is capable of 5G connectivity and supports dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

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It also made an appearance on the UL (Demko) certification website revealing its 33W (SUPERVOOC) fast charging capability. It is also confirmed to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, and the TUV Rheinland certification reveals that it has a 4500mAh battery. Lastly, it was spotted on the camerafv5 database revealing many camera-related specifications including a 64MP main camera.

So far, the rumors state that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will likely come with a 6.59-inch FHD ‘fluid’ display, which means that it will support a refresh rate higher than 60Hz. The panel type could, however, be an LCD instead of an AMOLED.

The device is also said to come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC with support for 5G connectivity and will run Android 12 out of the box. The phone will house a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

For photography, the Nord CE 2 Lite will have a triple camera setup at the rear, comprised of a 64MP OmniVision primary camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie shooter upfront will be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

The specs revealed by the OnePlus GN2200 listings are all in line with the rumored specs of the upcoming Nord CE 2 Lite except for the battery capacity. Nevertheless, it is highly likely that the GN2200 is indeed the OnePlus Nord CE 2, and its receiving multiple certifications means that the device will debut soon.

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Huawei MatePad 2022, MatePad Yuedong & MatePad Paper e-ink tablet launched in China

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Mar 16, 2022

At MWC 2022, Huawei introduced the Huawei MatePad 2022 and the MatePad Paper e-ink tablet on the global stage. And today, the company has debuted these devices in China.

Huawei MatePad 2022

The company has released two versions of the MatePad in China. First is the MatePad with the HiSilicon Kirin 710A chip and the other variant is called the MatePad Yuedong version, which comes equipped with the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

The Huawei MatePad 2022 sports a 10.4-inch IPS FullView touchscreen display with a resolution of 2000×120 pixels, 16.7 million colors, and 470nits brightness. The MatePad 2022 features a multi-window mode, as well as the Huawei Share multi-screen collaboration. It is also TuV Rheinland certified.

The processor is paired with 6GB RAM while the device comes with 64GB and 128GB storage options with support for expansion up to 512GB. The device runs HarmonyOS 2 out of the box which has a comprehensive improvement in system fluency compared with EMUI.

For the photography, the MatePad features a 13MP main camera at the rear with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus. The slate also comes with an 8MP selfie camera.

The tablet has a 7250mAh battery on board with support for 22.5W fast charging. There are multiple sensors present on the device like ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, and more. The sound system is also tweaked by Harman Kardon.

Huawei MatePad Paper e-ink tablet

Huawei also launched the MatePad Paper e-ink tablet which was ranked as one of the “Best of Mobile World Congress 2022.” This product from Huawei is quite unique as it doubles as both an e-book reader and a tablet.

The Huawei MatePad Paper packs a 10.3-inch grayscale display screen with a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels and 227 PPI pixel density. The e-ink display comes with added features such as an anti-glare and reflective screen that aids low-light use. It has moderate bezzles on three sides while the left edge is slightly wider to give it the appearance of an open book. The device features a screen-to-body ratio of 86.3%.

Under the hood, the MatePad Paper houses a Kirin 820E SoC up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The e-ink tablet boots HarmonyOS 2 bringing features such as the ability to easily establish a connection between the tablet and Huawei’s laptops, PCs, tablets, and phones.

Giving this tablet the feel of an actual notepad is the second generation M-Pencil which comes bundled with the machine. The screen is well responsive to the stylus as Huawei tweaked the sensitivity of the textured screen. The M-Pencil features 4096 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity and low latency of 26ms making tasks like taking notes, annotating, edit books and other documents fluid and natural.

The tablet comes with WiFi 6+, a fingerprint sensor embedded under the power button, and Bluetooth 5.2 support and crams a 3625mAh battery that can deliver up to 28 days of battery life on standby. It also comes with 22.5W fast charging which Huawei claims can deliver up to 6 days reading with just a 1.5-hour charge. It supports reverse charging.

Huawei MatePad, MatePad Paper e-ink tablet pricing (China)

Huawei MatePad pricing:

6GB+64GB WiFi only- 1699 yuan ($267)
6GB+128GB WiFi only- 1899 yuan($299)

Huawei MatePad Yuedong Edition pricing:

6GB+64GB WiFi only- 2199 yuan ($346)
6GB+128GB WiFi only- 2399 yuan ($378)
6GB+128GB LTE version- 2699 yuan ($425)

Huawei MatePad Paper e-ink tablet pricing

4GB+64GB- 2999 yuan ($472)
6GB+128GB- 3699 yuan ($583)

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Thieves remove wheels & aero caps from 11 Teslas parked at a Delivery Center in Germany

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Tesla‘s charging stations have in recent times become easy targets for vandals who place a premium on the charging cables. A report out of the UK shows that EV charging cable theft was rapidly replacing catalytic converter thefts from ICE vehicles. It was recently reported in China that Tesla charging stations are being vandalized and the cables sold for cash. Apparently, a group of criminals in Germany decided to take things a notch higher as they busted a Tesla delivery center in Weiterstadt, making away with the wheels and aero caps in 11 different Tesla models comprising the Model 3 and Model Y that are waiting to be delivered to their owners.

This obviously is a new form of theft as it is the first such incident we are getting despite Tesla having several delivery hubs located in different cities across Europe.

A report by the local police states that the robbery looks to have taken place sometime between 6:00pm on Friday, March 11, and 9:00am on Saturday March 12, obviously taking advantage of the cover of darkness. The criminals succeeded in removing the complete set of wheels on a combination of 11 Model 3 and Model Y EVs, leaving the cars suspended on cinder blocks. It is likely this may have caused some damages to the undercarriage and battery packs of the models.

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Apart from making away with the wheels, the vandals also stole the aero caps from another five Teslas. The criminals also deliberately smashed the glass roof on one of the vehicles but it was stated if it is a Model 3 or Model Y.

Investigations are already ongoing and the police are encouraging locals who may have witnessed the crime to come forward. It is unclear if there were security personnel manning the hub as of the time of the robbery. We expect more details to emerge in no distant time.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds & Sound Joy portable speaker launched in China

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Mar 16, 2022

At the spring conference today, Huawei launched the new FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds and the Sound Joy portable speakers in the Chinese market. So let’s take a look at all their specs and features.

FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds

The FreeBuds 4E is a half-in-ear style earbud from Huawei which features the companies’ active noise cancellation 2.0 technology. The earbuds use a 14.3mm driver to provide up to 40KHz high-resolution sound quality and come equipped with a HarmonyOS operating system.

For connectivity, the FreeBuds 4E uses Bluetooth 5.2 and is capable of simultaneously connecting with two devices. It also offers a low latency mode of 90ms for gaming and comes with touch controls and gesture controls.

The Freebuds 4E features a 30mAh battery per earbud and a 410mAh battery in the charging case. The TWS earbuds are capable of 2.5 hours of music playback with ANC enabled and 4 hours of playback with ANC turned off on a single charge. The playtime can be further increased to 14 hours with active noise cancellation and 22 hours without it using the charging case.

The earbuds come certified with IP67 dust and water-resistant rating and weigh 4.1 grams individually and 42.1 grams with the charging case.

Huawei Sound Joy portable speaker

First unveiled at MWC 2022, the Huawei Sound Joy portable speaker was launched today for Chinese customers.

The wireless speaker is co-engineered with the French audio technology company Devialet and brings a compact cylindrical body that is pretty portable. The Sound Joy comprises 4 speaker units, with a 20W full-range speaker, a 10W tweeter, and two passive radiators. This speaker setup is capable of firing 79 dBA @ 2 m audio.

The speaker supports Bluetooth 5.2 and codecs such as AAC and SBC. It has IP67 certification for protection against dust and a safe immersion under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

The Sound Joy’s large 8800mAh battery promises a playback time of 26 hours. It can be charged at super-fast 40W and can offer a whole hour of playback at just 10 minutes of charge.

The Huawei Sound Joy also comes with pretty useful and intuitive functionalities like shake to pair, touch to phone to instantly transfer a track, and proximity-based auto-discovery. It has a dedicated voice assistant key to activate your phone’s smart voice assistant for memos, reminders, information inquiries, and more.

FreeBuds 4E & Sound Joy portable speaker pricing

Huawei has put a price tag of 699 yuan ($110) on the FreeBuds 4E TWS earbuds and has made it available in Silver Frost and Ceramic White color options.

The Sound Joy portable speaker costs 999 yuan ($157) and comes in Obsidian Black and Spruce Green colors.

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Huawei P50 Pro & Watch 3 get new luxury color options

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Earlier today, Huawei held their 2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Conference. At the conference, the brand revealed some new colors for the Huawei P50 Pro and the Huawei Watch 3.

Starting with the P50 Pro, the company has revealed three new colors for the flagship device namely Yunjin White, Danxia Orange, and Galaxy Blue. Together with the previous color variants, this makes a total of nine color options in which customers can purchase the Huawei P50 Pro.

The Yunjin White, Danxia Orange color options feature a smooth leather back panel and a nano-glass-ceramic screen which the company claims to increase the drop resistance of the smartphone by 5 times. The Galaxy Blue model gets an anti-fingerprint gelling process to make it harder to stain.

Currently, the new colors have only been released for the Chinese market where the Huawei P50 Pro Galaxy Blue 8GB+128GB version is priced at 5488 yuan ($864), while the 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB versions are priced at 5988 yuan ($943), and 6988 yuan ($1,110) respectively. The Yunjin White and Danxia Orange are available in 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB configuration and are priced at 6488 yuan ($1,021) and 7488 yuan ($1,179) respectively.

Huawei has also released a new color variant for their popular wearable, the Huawei Watch 3. The device is now available in the beautiful Galaxy Blue color shade. The new color option will be available in China for 2199 yuan ($346).

For those unaware, the Huawei Watch 3 is a top-of-the-line smartwatch from the Chinese tech giant featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels, a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a maximum brightness of 1000nit. The watch also features a stainless steel body and a 3D large-curvature mirror design.

The 5ATM water-resistant smartwatch is powered by a Hi6262 chipset and boots Harmony OS2 out of the box. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and supports e-SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS.

It has a 450mAh battery which enables it to run for 3 days on the Smart Mode and 14 days on the ultra-long battery life mode.

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Fire-Boltt Call smartwatch officially launched in India for Rs. 4499 (~$59)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2022

Indian accessories maker Fire-Boltt earlier this month announced a new smartwatch for the Indian market dubbed Fire-Boltt Call smartwatch. The wearable device has now been officially launched in India bearing a decent price tag of Rs. 4499 (~$59). The watch will go on sale from March 21st via Amazon.in. The watch comes in five cool colors – black, red, beige, blue, and grey white colours.

The Fire-Boltt Call features a square-shaped 1.7-inch HD display surrounded by a metal frame. The watch comes with a honeycomb interface which makes for easy operatability. The watch also comes with interchangeable straps.

The smartwatch comes with calling features via Bluetooth and equally has a dial pad with features such as access to recent calls, ability to sync your phone’s contact and ability to make and receive calls directly from the smartwatch. The watch has a built-in speaker and microphone. As a result of the built-in speaker, users can play music directly from the smartwatch.

The Fire-Boltt Call comes with 8 sports modes which are basketball, badminton, cycling, jogging and others. It also brings along several watchfaces which can be accessed from the cloud.

In terms of the fitness features, the Fire-Boltt Call comes with SpO2 monitor, 24-hour heart rate monitor, sleep and fitness tracking, calorie tracker, distance tracker, gesture control, pedometer, sedentary reminder, and sleep monitor. There is also weather forecast feature onboard as well as a remote-control for camera and alarm.

The Fire-Boltt Call crams a 270mAh battery which can power up to 24 hours of Bluetooth calling. If Bluetooth calling isn’t put to use, the watch can last up to 8 days on one single charge. The watch has an IP67 water and dust rating.

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Huawei P50E debuts with 90Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 778G

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 16, 2022

Huawei has officially launched the all-new Huawei P50E smartphone in the Chinese market. The device comes with Snapdragon 778G SoC and has the P50-standard design standard.

The Huawei P50E is priced at 4,088 yuan for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and 4,488 yuan for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.

The device comes in Obsidian Black, Cocoa Gold, Snow White, and Galaxy Blue colors variants. It will go on its first sale on March 24 in the region.

Huawei P50E Specifications

The Huawei P50E features a 6.5-inch punch-hole display with an FHD+(2700 x 1224 pixels) resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The OLED screen has a P3 wide color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, and a pixel density of 458 PPI.

The smartphone sports a 50MP primary lens at the rear with an f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and lastly a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The rear camera can shoot 720p slow-motion at up to 960fps. On the front, it has a 12MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of internal storage. The device has a microSD card slot with up to 256GB of storage expandability. It packs a 4,100mAh typical battery with 66W fast charging support. The phone has IP68 water and dust resistant rating. It comes with Bluetooth v5.2, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, and NFC support. It comes with HarmonyOS 2.

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Huawei Nova 9 SE Chinese price revealed, starts at 2199 yuan ($364)

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 16, 2022

Last week, Huawei launched the Nova 9 SE, their latest and most affordable addition in the Nova 9 lineup. The handset comes powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC offering 4G LTE connectivity. Now, at the 2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Launch Conference, the company has revealed the price of the device.

Huawei Nova 9 SE pricing and availability

The Huawei Nova 9 SE 8GB+128GB is priced at 2199 yuan ($364), and the 8GB+256GB version is priced at 2399 yuan ($378). The device is offered in three colors namely Crystal Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.

Huawei Nova 9 SE specifications and features

The Huawei Nova 9 SE features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The screen produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

A 16-megapixel camera is available on the front of the Nova 9 SE. Its back panel has a 108-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone boots into EMUI 12. Like other Huawei phones, it lacks Google apps and services.

The Nova 9 SE is powered by the Snapdragon 680 and has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The device comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port are also present on the device. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Apple supplier Foxconn resumes production in China, as lockdown gets partially lifted

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2022

Foxconn, one of the the primary Apple supplier, has restarted the production from its manufacturing site in Shenzhen, China. The resumption of operations follows after the lockdown in the region was lifted partially.

The Taiwanese supplier told Reuters that it has currently restarted production and operations in a limited manner from its Shenzhen site. To reopen the facility, the company has met every government conditions, while also providing the staff a place to live and work, within a bubble of arrangements. In other words, the firm has set up a “closed loop management” system. A similar system was also adopted for the Winter Olympics that took place in Beijing.

In a statement, the Apple supplier stated that “Some operations have been able to restart and some production is being carried out. This process, which can only be done on campuses that include both employee housing and production facilities, adheres to strict industry guidelines and close loop management policies issued by the Shenzhen government.” At the moment, it is currently unknown which Apple products Foxconn builds from its two plants in Shenzhen.

Although, the company is known to be the largest assembler for iPhones. The firms added that factory shutdowns have caused delays in deliveries, meanwhile logistical difficulties have made it even hard to ship the products to customers across the globe. Apple had recently stated that the ongoing chip shortage 6 billion US Dollars in the last quarter of 2021 alone.

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Moto Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ SoC now starts at only ¥1,599 ($252)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2022

Lenovo-owned Motorola announced the Moto Edge S30 in December 2021. It went official as the world’s most affordable smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Three months after its announcement, the handset is now even cheaper, thanks to a price cut.

Motorola has reduced the price of the China-exclusive Moto Edge S30 by ¥200. This price cut is applicable to all the memory configurations. Hence, the device now starts at only ¥1,599 instead of ¥1,799 for the base 6GB + 128GB variant.

At the same time, the company has also introduced a new model with 12GB RAM and 512GB. This version of the phone is officially called Moto Edge S30 Champion Edition and it is priced at ¥2,599. For a limited time, it will be sold at a discounted price tag of ¥2,499.

With that being said, here’s the price of all the memory variants.

Motorola Edge S30 China Price March 2022

6GB + 128GB – ¥1,599 ($252)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,799 ($283)
8GB + 256GB – ¥1,999 ($315)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,199 ($346)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,599 ($409)

The older variants are already up for sale at new price tags. Whereas, the new 12GB + 512GB model will be available for pre-order starting March 17, followed by sale on March 28.

Talking about specifications, apart from a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, the Motorola Moto Edge comes with a 6.8-inch 144Hz FHD+ display (LCD), LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB 3.1 (Type-C), MYUI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh batttery, and 33W fast charging support.

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Redmi K50 Pro to come with self-developed imaging chip for improved photography

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 16, 2022

The Redmi K50 Pro will come with Xiaomi’s self-developed imaging brain chip that integrates software and hardware capabilities to boost image processing speeds. Dubbed Imagiq 790, the image processor will boost clicks through the primary lens by 30%, ultra-wide by 31%, and through the 2x zoom lens by 58%.

Earlier, it was officially announced that the Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 version is equipped with a 100MP ultra-clear main camera with support for OIS (optical image stabilization). OIS helps reduce shakiness when capturing both photos and videos significantly.

In addition, Lu Weibing also said that users purchasing the Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 model can choose up to 512GB of internal storage.

The Redmi K50 flagship series has been officially announced to launch on March 17. It comprises three models, equipped with Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, and Dimensity 9000 chips. There’s also the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 but it was already released last month.

The Redmi K50 Dimensity 9000 uses a 2K straight screen by Samsung, which has received DisplayMate A+ certification. It has 526ppi density, supports DC dimming & ambient color temperature, and comes with Gorilla Victus protection.

The device is also equipped with Dolby Atmos-supporting stereo speakers, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, infrared remote control, and an X-axis haptics motor. It is also the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.

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Chinese Loongson quad-core processor can now boot up a laptop in just 14 seconds

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 16, 2022

Chinese state-owned consumer electronics company Tongfang has joined hands with chipmaker Loongson, UOS developer Tongxin, and CLP Technology to achieve a new leap in the performance of the Tongfang L860-T2 laptop, boosting the boot speed by nearly 100% to reduce boot time to just 14 seconds.

Company officials said that this is a breakthrough in the boot speed of China’s domestically developed notebooks, remarking that such computers have moved from “available” to “easy to use” (via My Drivers).

The Tongfang L860-T2 laptop is equipped with the Loongson 3A5000 quad-core processor and boots into the Linux-based UOS operating system atop the Kunlun BIOS architecture. It is equipped with a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1920*1280. The device is fairly thin and lightweight too, with a thickness of 18mm and a weight of 1.7kg.

The Loongson 3A5000 quad-core processor was released in July last year and is actually the first to adopt the independent instruction system LoongArch, which is compatible with MIPS, ARM, and x86 instruction sets. The processor represents a milestone for China in the field of chip design.

In terms of specs, the 3A5000’s four cores can achieve a maximum frequency of 2.5GHz, with each core adopting a 64-bit superscalar GS464V autonomous microstructure comprising 4x fixed-point units, 2x 256-bit vector arithmetic units, and 2x memory access units.

Rui Wang, SVP of Intel Corporation, in a report by Digitimes earlier said that “so far there have not been any local companies that are a substantial threat to Intel,” but that in 3-5 years, “it will become clear that local companies will emerge as strong rivals.”

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Global TWS earbuds shipment surge by 24%, reaching 300 million in 2021

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2022

The global truly wireless earbud market has seen great growth last year. In 2021, the global market grew by 21 percent year on year in terms of sales, while it saw a 25 percent growth in terms of value.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, this growth rate was slightly lower than initial projections due to the impacts of Coronavirus. But despite these issues, the TWS earbuds market still managed to reach 300 million units in shipments. The surge was likely fueled by the advancement in TWS earbuds and their features. This includes features like ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and extended play time rising at an affordable price tag.

Furthermore, various brands also started raising their focus towards expanding their smart ecosystem, which also led to a rise in competition and sales in the market. Apple still managed to retain the lead the segment, with its AirPods and AirPods Pro that saw robust sales throughout the year. On the other hand, Samsung saw a sizeable rise of 33 percent year on year thanks to its Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2.

Senior Analyst Liz Lee, “The $50-$100 segment grew significantly YoY, as Xiaomi, which had focused on the sub-$50 segment, tried to expand its lineup to the $50-100 range. Further, the competition in the $50-$100 segment intensified, with smartphone OEMs like OPPO, OnePlus and realme pitted against emerging brands like Skullcandy, JLab and Nothing. All this competition resulted in new products offering good quality and more features at reasonable prices and pushing the market growth in 2021.”

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OPPO Reno4 Z 5G, OPPO A92s 5G join ColorOS 12 beta program

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2022

Two more OPPO smartphones have joined the ColorOS 12 beta program. These handsets are OPPO Reno4 Z 5G and OPPO A92s 5G. Just like OPPO A53s 5G and OPPO A55 5G from yesterday, these two are also the same phones sold under different names.

The OPPO A92s 5G was the first to go official in China in April 2020. A few months later, the smartphone made its way to multiple international markets as OPPO Reno4 Z 5G. They debuted with ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 and were updated to Android 11-based ColorOS 11 last year.

Now, OPPO has announced the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for these phones. Users on the below-listed firmware versions are eligible to enroll in the program.

OPPO A92s 5G

Region: China
Required Firmware: C.08 or C.09

OPPO Reno4 Z 5G

Region: Thailand, Philippines
Required Firmware: C.52

In order to registers, interested users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software build via OTA. On the other hand, those who don’t get selected can try their luck in the next batch of recruitments if there are any.

As far as the stable release is concerned, it could happen in a month or two from now.

New OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 renders show colors and design

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 16, 2022

OnePlus is tipped to launch the upcoming Bullets Wireless Z2 neckband-style earbuds this month in the Indian market. So far, we learned only a few details about the device and had no clue about its design. The tipster Ishan Agarwal has now shared some renders(via Pricebaba) revealing the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2’s design.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 will be a successor to the Bullets Wireless Z that launched 2 years back. The render shows that the neckband earbuds come with a similar design as the predecessor. But it comes in new colors – Blue and Black.

Although we have seen the Black in the Bullets Wireless Z, the Z2’s Black has a different combination of Red into it. We can see the Red tones on the Volume plus and minus button and also on the ear tips.

Furthermore, it has a microphone beside the volume rocker on one side. On the other side, there’s the Oneplus branding. The renders confirm that the earbuds can be magnetically attached when not in use. It seems to have the magnetic controls as seen in the Bullets Wireless Z.

Other than this, the earbuds were previously spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification revealing the Bluetooth v5.0 support. It is touted to be IP55-rated for dust and water resistance.

The Bullets Wireless Z2 will have 12.4mm dynamic drivers and are rumored to have up to 30 hours of battery life. It will come with fast charging support that will offer up to 20 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite gets Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 16, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has received the MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 in India. Along with the Android version bump, the update also carries the February 2022 security patch.

The firmware carries version number V13.0.1.0.SKQINXM and is sized exactly 3GB. In terms of new features, not much is to be expected with the update. Users have already reported that MIUI 13 gives a miss to most of the goodies that the Chinese version of the update comes with. The only new bits appear to be a collection of new wallpapers and some layout improvements to the notification panel.

Regardless, the complete changelog has been given below for your reference:

System

‌Stable MIUI based on Android 12
‌Updated Android Security Patch to February 2022. Increased system security.

More features and improvements

‌New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
‌Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather
‌Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

According to Xiaomiui, the update is currently limited to Mi Pilot Testers but if all is found to be well with it, it should soon be rolled out widely, likely within a couple of weeks. But if you can’t wait, then you can download the build manually through this link.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite was launched in March 2021 and booted into Android 11-based MIUI 12 out of the box. MIUI 13 marks its second MIUI upgrade and first Android version upgrade, and the phone should be eligible for at least another Android upgrade.

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realme Buds Air 3 teased to hold a world-first Rheinland noise-cancellation certificate

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 16, 2022

realme is set to lift the curtains on a couple of new products with a launch scheduled for March 22. There’s the much-awaited realme GT NEO 3 smartphone, which will be joined by the realme Buds Air 3 TWS earbuds. Ahead of the big day, the brand announced some key features of the latter.

The realme Buds Air 3 have been declared as the company’s “first flagship noise-cancelling earbuds” and also the “world’s first Rheinland high-performance noise-cancellation certified earbuds.”

The same announcement post also showed off the unique design of the earbuds, showing them in a blue-colored double-stripe design that looks very similar to the realme GT NEO 3. Dark blue and white color options will be available too.

The realme Buds Air 3 adopt an in-ear design and support 42dB active noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos, and 30 hours of continuous playback on a full charge. A previous leak from Digital Chat Station had also revealed that the earbuds support customized listening, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual-device connection.

Overall, realme appears to be encouraging realme GT NEO 3 buyers to also grab the Buds Air 3 and is selling both products with very similar color options, so as to make them look like they belong to a set.

If you’re looking to purchase the earbuds, then you might also be interested in some of their real-life images leaked by MySmartPrice.

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Meizu mblu 10 finally up for sale 2 months post-announcement

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2022

Back in January, mblu, the sub-brand of Meizu, unveiled an entry-level smartphone dubbed as mblu 10. The company did not reveal the availability of the handset at the launch event. Two months after its announcement, the phone is now finally up for sale in China.

The Meizu mblu 10 is now available for purchase in China on multiple eCommerce platforms like Meizu Mall, Tmall, Pinduoduo, Douyin Store. It retails for the following price tags.

Meizu mblu 10 Price

4GB + 64GB – ¥699 ($110)
4GB + 128GB – ¥799 ($126)
6GB + 128Gb – ¥899 ($142)

It can be availed in either Obsidian Black, New Night Black, Star White, or Distant Mountain Green color options. All the variants feature a plastic build.

Talking about specs, the Meizu mblu 10 is built around a 6.62-inch HD+ display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch. It is run by a UNISOC T310 SoC and boots Flyme 9 based on Android 11.

The device has a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the smartphone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, and a 5,000mAh battery.