Xiaomi Redmi 10C is the latest Redmi 10 series handset to go official. The handset sports a waterdrop notch display on the front and its textured rear shell has a squarish camera module which not only houses a dual-camera system, but also a fingerprint scanner. The handset replaces the Redmi 9C smartphone from last year.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C specifications and features
The Redmi 10C houses a 6.71-inch LCD display. Since Xiaomi is yet to share detailed information on its specs, it is unclear whether the device supports an HD+ or FHD+ resolution. The device comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and MIUI 13.
The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the Redmi 10C. The device offers users with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
The Redmi 10C has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel lens. The other details of the phone are yet to be confirmed.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C pricing and availability
The Redmi 10C has arrived in Nigeria in three colors sucha s black, blue, and green. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant is priced at NGN 78,000 (~$188) and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model costs NGN 87,000 (~$209).
Rumours have it that the Redmi 10C will be rebranded as the Redmi 10 handset in India. It is also speculated that the same phone may also get rebranded as the POCO C4 in India. The Redmi 10 and POCO C4 are expected to arrive in India by March or April.
Xiaomi’s upcoming global launch event, which will be held on March 15, will see the arrival of the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed that the same platform will also see the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active smartwatch. While the company is yet to confirm its details, the rumour mill has already spilled a lot of information about the device.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active specifications (rumoured)
The Watch S1 Active will debut as a new variant of the Xiaomi Watch S1, which debuted in China in December 2021. Recently, Pricebaba revealed the entire specs of the Watch S1 Active. According to the report, the smartwatch will come with a round-shaped AMOLED display that measures 1.43 inches. It will be equipped with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Watch S1 Active will house a 470mAh battery, which may last for up to 12 days on a single a charge. With GPS activated, the Watch S1 Active may last for up to 30 days. The smartwatch can be completely charged in about 2 hours.
When it comes to health tracking, the Watch S1 Active will track heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, and energy levels. It will come with support for 117 workout modes.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active leaked render by 91mobiles
The Watch S1 Active will come with support for GPS/ GLONASS/ Galileo/ BDS. In addition, it will be equipped with support for Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The smartwatch will be compatible with devices running on Android 6.0 or above and iOS 10.0 or higher.
The other features of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active include 5ATM water resistance, and a 22mm TPU/rubber strap. While there is no word on its pricing, it is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.
This year, for the first time, Realme released a top-tier flagship. We are talking about the Realme GT 2 Pro which hitten the global shelves in the last few days with amazing specifications. Despite being a premium flagship, its price is still not at the same level as the top-tier flagships from the other mainstream brands. Its price range (almost) matches the one of the OPPO Find X5, the vanilla version of the new Find X5 Series including the Find X5 Pro, and the Lite variant as well (in the global market). So is it better to go for the most advanced Relame device or for the affordable flagship of the OPPO advanced lineup? We hope to answer this question through a comparison between their specifications.
Realme GT 2 Pro vs OPPO Find X5
Realme GT 2 Pro
OPPO Find X5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm,
189/199 g
160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm,
196 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 65W
4800 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
Design
Realme GT 2 Pro has a green and sustainable design. Its body has been built with a special bio-polymer which resembles the touch & feel of the paper allowing for lower carbon emissions. And it looks very innovative thanks to that. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 has a futuristic look as well, thanks to its glass + aluminum body full of curves. It has not the same ceramic body as the Find X5 Pro, but it remains a very original and interesting phone if we talk about aesthetics. Which one would you pick?
Display
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a superior display if compared to the OPPO Find X5. Its panel has the same specifications as the display found on the Find X5 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.7-inch diagonal, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, one billion colors, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, a peak brightness up to 1400 nits, and the HDR10+ certification. The OPPO Find X5 has similar specifications but it comes with a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and without the LTPO technology. Both the handsets come with stereo speakers and in-display fingerprint scanners.
Specs & Software
The Realme GT 2 Pro wins even when it comes to the hardware department. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that is actually the best Qualcomm chipset to date, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage (up to 256 GB in the European market). The OPPO Find X5 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform from 2021: the weaker Snapdragon 888. The highest-end memory configuration is the same, but the CPU and GPU performances are lower. There are not many differences between the two user interfaces installed: the Realme UI 3.0 actually comes with the ColorOS codebase just like the OxygenOS, so there are just a few different customizations, but the core is the same.
Camera
The OPPO Find X5 is a more interesting phone if we consider the camera departments. Both the handsets come with a pair of 50 MP rear cameras: a Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS and a Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. But the third sensor is different: the Find X5 has a better 13 MP telephoto lens, while the Realme GT 2 Pro replaces it with a 3 MP microscope camera with 40x magnification for macro shots. Further, the OPPO Find X5 adds the amazing MariSilicon X NPU improving the image quality, especially in low light conditions.
The Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, so its battery life should be longer. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 supports faster 80W charging and, unlike the GT 2 Pro, it even comes with wireless charging (50W).
Price
The OPPO Find X5 retails for €999/$1090 in Europe, while you can find the Realme GT 2 Pro for €749/$817. Which one should you go for? It depends on your needs: the OPPO Find X5 comes with better cameras, faster charging, and wireless charging, while the Realme GT 2 Pro has a better display, a superior chipset, and a bigger battery. Now, you can make your choice.
As the Russian Ruble continues to decline in currency exchange markets, and as more piling-upped sanctions are imposed on Russia, more companies and corporations are pulling out of Russia not only because they do not support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but also because they need to comply with the local and international sanctions in tangent with the heavy devaluation of the Russian Ruble which leads to lesser profits for the multinational corporations.
In late February, Google had earlier announced that it will be cutting down on advertisements and media from the Russian Federation as a response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this week, the company has taken further action on the ongoing situation as the company has paused the Google Play Store’s billing system for Android users in Russia.
In the official statement from Google, the company states that due to payment system disruptions, Google Play has paused its billing system for users in Russia as of March 10, 2022. Google clarified that this means users cannot purchase apps and games, make subscription payments or conduct any in-app purchases of digital goods via the Google Play Store in Russia. Free apps will remain available on the Play Store to download and install.
As for existing user subscriptions via the Google Play Store, Google informs that subscriptions will unfortunately not be able to be renewed and will be cancelled. However, the existing subscription(ie the 1-month or 1-year subscription that the Russian Android user had purchased prior to this announcement) will continue until the end of the then-current billing period. The company also clarifies that it will still honour existing developer subscription billing grace periods and any free trials will continue to work until payments are attempted.
On a closing note, Google also states that the situation is rapidly evolving and that the company encourages users to follow Google for Google’s latest update on the matter if there are changes of action.
The Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense has just launched the Game TV Ace 2023 65E55H in their home country which comes with a mind-blowing 240Hz refresh rate.
The Game TV Ace 2023 offers a 65-inch 4K display with a 178° wide viewing angle. The TV has a heavy emphasis on features that would be attractive to console gamers and therefore it offers multiple refresh rates to choose from like 120Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz. The TV also provides a super crisp response time of 2.7ms.
The TV Ace 2023 comes equipped with Hisense U+ super image quality engine 2.0, and multiple AI-based features like AI-SR, AI color balance, AI+MEMC, AI fine light control, Darkfield detail enhancement, and 3D_LUT original color correction. The TV offers support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio-Visual Zone, and Dolby Game support.
On the hardware front, the Game TV Ace comes with a new 4-core A73 architecture processor, 4GB+32GB storage. The TV has support for NFC and offers WiFi 6 connectivity with a low latency mode for gaming scenarios.
The TV gets a dual 12W speaker setup powered by the Hi-Sound engine, which also offers some cool AI enhancement features like AI Upscaling surround sound field conversion, AI Scene Fit Content awareness, AI Vocal clarity, and AI Equalizer sound field equalization adjustment.
Despite coming packed with so many high-end features, the Game TV Ace 2023 is priced pretty reasonably at 4,999 ($789) yuan in the Chinese market. For now, there is no word from Hisense if they will debut the Game TV Ace 2023 outside the domestic market.
On Apple’s March 8 “Peek Performance” Event, Apple has officially unveiled the next generation of its iPad Air lineup with its headlining Apple Silicon, the M1 Chip, 5G connectivity and a wide variety of pastel colour options to choose from.
iPad Air 5 2022 highlights
As pre-orders go live, keen-eyed buyers have noticed that the latest iPad Air 5th Generation (2022) features a design change that Apple has been proud of since the launch of its first iPad back in 2010. Instead of the “iPad” wording engraved under the iconic Apple logo like the older iPad Air 4(2020) and its predecessors, the latest iPad Air 5 (2022) now has the “iPad Air” wording engraved under the Apple logo.
“iPad Air” wording on iPad Air 5 (2022)“iPad” Wording on iPad Air 4 (2020)
This design change seems rather confusing as the latest M1-powered 5th Generation iPad Pros of 2021 didn’t get the unique treatment as they still have the original “iPad” branding engraved under the Apple logo, and they didn’t switch over to an “iPad Pro” branding instead. The same goes for the iPad 9th Generation (2021) and iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021) which were also launched in September last year.
iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021)
Although the change of design seems to be confusing at first, iPad Air 5 buyers were rather unbothered by the design change, as this minimal change didn’t interfere with the tablet’s other functions such as connectivity, battery life or screen quality.
The Realme GT Neo3 is expected to debut this month. So far, we have learned plenty of its details and have also seen its design through renders. Now, the GT Neo3 has appeared in hands-on images on Weibo.
The hands-on images show the back profile of the smartphone. The smartphone’s design is in-line with what we saw in the leaked renders. The device comes with a plan back and has the camera module at the top left. The camera island holds three camera lenses, with the primary lens at the top and two other sensors below it. The LED flash is sandwiched between the sensors.
Apart from this, the GT Neo3’s specs were leaked previously. The Realme GT Neo3 will come with the new Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
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It is expected to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display sporting a Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display on the phone will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to come with a triple rear camera system with a 50MP IMX766 + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it will equip a 16MP snapper.
The smartphone is said to come in two battery variants. A variant with a 5,000mAh battery + 80W fast charging support and another variant with a 4,500mAh battery + 150W fast charging support.
Apart from the specs, the smartphone is expected to arrive at a CNY 2,000(~$316) price tag in China. We should see the device in China anytime this month.
Asus has just unveiled its latest mini-PC dubbed the Asus PN63-S1. The device is capable of powering up to three 4K displays and comes with an 11th gen Intel processor, with the top of the line offering accommodating a Core i7-11370H.
According to Asus’s listings, this mini-pc is equipped with a dust-proof and self-cleaning system, which can be fitted with two DDR4-3200 notebook memories for a maximum RAM capacity of 64GM. The motherboard also has two M.2 slots for SSDs and a 2.5-inch SATA slot. Only one of the M.2 slots supports PCIe Gen4 x4 and the other is restricted to PCIe Gen3 x4.
Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC
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The Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC can be configured with the following processors:
Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6 MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8 MB Cache, up to 4.2 GHz)
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12 MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz)
Intel Core i5-11300H (8 MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz)
Intel Core i7-11370H (12 MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz)
The ports offered on the Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC consists of a 2.5Gbps Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, Mini DP 1.2, Display Prot 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD card reader. The Barebones kit with a Core i3 Processor is said to start around €430 while the Core i7-11370H barebones kit is expected to be priced at €620.
The device has also been spotted by ITHome on Asus Tmall flagship store in China where the i7-11370H configuration equipped with 8GB memory + 512GB SSD + Window 11 is priced at 5,299 yuan($836).
A mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number PGKM10 appeared on China’s 3C certification site revealing its fast charging capabilities. However, we couldn’t figure out which device the model number belonged to. Now, the tipster DigitalChatStation has revealed that this device is none other than the previously rumored OnePlus Dimensity 8100 phone.
The tipster says that the Oppo PGKM10 or the OnePlus Dimensity 8100 device, which despite having a 160W max charging speed, will support 150W charging technology. The smartphone is further reported to have a 4,500mAh battery that is said to go from 0% to 100% in 15 minutes.
Furthermore, the smartphone is said to go official next month. If we go by this, then we might see this device’s teasers in the coming days. Soon later, the company could officially announce the release date of the smartphone.
Other than this, we all know that the OnePlus PGKM10 will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC. Leaks reveal that the smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch OLED display and feature a 50MP primary lens. The lens equipped on the phone will be the popular Sony IMX766 sensor.
In related news, we are expected to see the first Dimensity 8100-powered phone from Realme this month. The smartphone will be the successor to the GT Neo2 and will be called the Realme GT Neo3. Just like the OnePlus phone, the Neo3 will also support a 150W UltraDart fast charging support. 120Hz screen, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 12GB/256GB storage are some of its rumored specs.
ViewSonic has just released their new 62 series of desktop monitors featuring USB Type-C ports and support for 65W reverse charging. The series includes VX2462-2K-MHDU, VX2762-2K-MHDU, VX2762-4K-MHDU among other models.
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
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ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
VX2462-2K-MHDU
The ViewSonic VX2462-2K-MHDU comes with a 23.8-inch Quad HD IPS screen, a 75Hz refresh rate, and a 5ms response time. The monitor offers HDR10 support and comes with a Blue light filter.
The monitor has thin bezzles of three sides and a thick chin and has a built-in dual 2W speaker setup. It features multiple connectors including an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 5.4KGs with the stand.
VX2762-2K-MHDU
Similar to the 24-inch variant, the ViewSonic VX2762-2K-MHDU is a Quad HD IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440p resolution, 75Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time. The main difference here is that this one is a 27-inch monitor. The monitor also offers HDR10 support and has an 8bit color depth capable of outputting 16.7 million different colors.
The VX2762-2K-MHDU is the same design-wise and comes with a dual 2W spearer setup. It gets an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 6.47kg including the stand.
VX2762-4K-MHDU
The VX2762-4K-MHDU is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor which has a 3840 x 2160p resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The monitor has a maximum response time of 5ms and offers HDR support along with a blue light filter and flicker-free LED backlighting.
The monitor has two inbuilt 2W speakers and a number of ports on the back which include two HDMI 2.0 ports, a Display Port 1.2, a USB Type-C port capable of reverse charging, three USB 3.0 ports, and an Audio Out port. The monitor weighs 6.5Kg with the stand and 4.6Kg without it.
Pricing and Availability
ViewSonic has debuted the 62 series monitors in the Chinese market and it is unknown if these monitors will be made available in other markets or not. The VX2462-2K-MHDU, the VX2762-2K-MHDU, and the VX2762-4K-MHDU are priced at 1399 yuan ($221), 1499 yuan ($236), and 1799 yuan ($284) respectively.
The global wearables market has consistently seen massive growth right after the start of the COVID 19 pandemic. This growth has continued in 2021, going by a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The report shows that the global wearables market recorded a total shipping estimate of 533.6 million units in 2021 as a whole. This represents a massive 20% YoY growth.
The wearables market recorded an impressive 10.8% YoY growth in Q4 2021 alone with an estimated total shipment of 171 million units. Overall, Apple led the market with successes recorded in both the hearables and smartwatch segment. The US company’s market share in Q4 2021 was a huge 34.9%.Apple shipped an estimated 161.8 million units of wearables which includes hearables and smartwatches.
Xiaomi emerged in the second position but with a wide margin from Apple. The Chinese tech giant recorded a 7.1% YoY growth in 2021 with the smartwatch segment driving its sales. It shipped an estimated 54.4 million units in 2021 which isn’t up to half of what APple shipped during the period.
Samsung is the third-largest wearables vendor in 2021, thanks to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The Korean tech giant saw a 20.1% YoY growth last year with an estimated 48.1 million units in shipments.
Embattled Chinese company Huawei surprisingly continued to maintain its mark in the worldwide wearables market. The company is said to have shipped an estimated 42.7 million units of wearables which is an increase of 25.6% over its shipping figures for last year. Huawei’s shipments weren’t only in China but also in European markets where it continues to enjoy huge patronage.
The biggest improvement was recorded by the Indian company Imagine Marketing, which owns the BoAt brand. The brand came in 5th place in the global market propelled by its exploit in the Indian market. This indeed underscores the rapid growth of the Indian wearable market. boAt recorded an estimated shipment of 28.6 million units as against 10 million units shipped last year. This represents a staggering 163.4% YoY growth. In Q4 2021, the company’s shipments grew 69.6% YoY.
Although Samsung’s Galaxy S series has the most marketing promo throughout the year, Samsung’s true bestsellers of the year have always been its budget and mid-range Galaxy A series. Leaks, rumours and electronics safety certifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73 devices have been spotted in the wild for the past few weeks, hinting at an imminent launch, and today one leak finally revealed when we will finally see the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series come to market.
The leak comes from the industry-famous leakster, evleaks on Twitter, sharing a promo poster for upcoming Samsung’s Galaxy A event. It seems that Samsung is planning to debut its latest 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone lineup on March 17, 2022, which is next Thursday, via Samsung.com. For context, last year’s Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 were also launched globally on March 17 as well.
Leaked 2022 Samsung Galaxy A Event Poster, Source: evleaks
The poster does not mention or address any highlights of the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series directly, but instead through the subtle means of graphic design. From the clipart teasers on the poster, we can deduce that several highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A series include an improved screen and camera from its predecessor, improved low-light photography capabilities and water resistance for the 2022 Galaxy A lineup.
As the highlight of the event this year would be the Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73, Samsung actually decided to quietly launch the entry-level Samsung A series devices, the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 last week. Despite being entry-level smartphones, these 2 devices actually have a lot to offer for buyers who aren’t willing to break the bank.
Samsung Galaxy A23
Both the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 feature enhanced durability with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front display(the same one used on the Galaxy Note 9), a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, faster 25W charging support(same as the standard flagship Galaxy S22) compared to last year’s 15W found on the Galaxy A12 and A22, and upgraded cameras. If Samsung’s entry-level devices this year already have this much to offer, it would be interesting to see what the company has to offer in its 2022 mid-range offerings.
Samsung had remained silent about newer iterations of its Quantum Dot OLED TVs at CES 2022, despite rival Sony launching several of them. But that looks to be changing now with the emergence of a new listing at an online retail site.
American online retailer Value Electronics has now listed the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED, even as Samsung is yet to provide any official details about the product.
According to the listing, the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED TV will be available in two sizes – 55 inches and 65 inches. Both models appear to support DCI-P3, BT.2020 profiles for richer HDR viewing, and run Samsung’s own Tizen operating system with support for voice control.
Aside from this, the QS95B also offers four HDMI 2.1 ports along with advanced features like a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR. It even has a built-in next-generation ATSC 3.0 OTA tuner.
There is no indication of the pricing yet, but Quantum Dot OLED TVs don’t usually come cheap, so expect the same for the Samsung QS95B too. Regardless, now that a retail site as major as Value Electronics felt it’s in a position to set up a page for Samsung’s new QD OLED TVs, more official information is set to drop really soon, so stay tuned.
In other news, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 has been listed on Amazon India and its launch appears imminent. For further details, head here.
The Redmi K50 series has been officially announced to launch on March 17, quite possibly with a number of other important products. Following a bunch of official teasers about the phones, the Redmi today revealed that they will be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.
According to the company website, Bluetooth 5.3 on the Redmi K50 series will lower latency, be better optimized for gaming, lower power consumption, and have a more powerful anti-interference ability.
The Redmi K50 series already is the first to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 high-end chipset so Bluetooth 5.3 is just another industry-first for it.
Redmi also earlier said that the Redmi K50 series “restores the beauty of the universe with the usage of a new ‘nano-microcrystalline process’ inspired by the Olivine Meteorite,” which will be present on the back cover of the devices.
The Redmi K50 series comprises four models, namely Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+, and the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, with all of them being equipped with different processors — Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, Dimensity 9000, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, respectively. From these, the Dimensity 9000 appears to be the most powerful, at least in terms of benchmarks.
A few days back, the tipster DigitalChatStation revealed the specs of the Xiaomi CIVI successor which was assumed to be the Xiaomi CIVI 2. Now, the tipster is back with more information, this time revealing that the successor will be branded as an “S” iteration, possibly called the Xiaomi CIVI S.
Xiaomi CIVI S Design, Codename, and Specifications
The tipster reveals that the next CIVI smartphone will be a small upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI and may have “S” in its moniker. That being said, the next CIVI phone may be called the CIVI S, instead of the Xiaomi CIVI 2. The CIVI S carries the codename “K9E” and will be a thin and light smartphone with the selfie camera as its highlight.
Furthermore, the CIVI S is touted to have the same punch-hole curved display as the Xiaomi CIVI. The rear camera module will also be unchanged. The tipster reveals that it will bring Sparkling White and Pink color variants.
Apart from this, the smartphone’s specs were leaked previously. The device will come with an FHD+ OLED panel. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and the same selfie camera as the CIVI i.e. a 32MP unit.
The phone will also come with the same 64MP camera primary camera on the back. It is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC and will support 55W fast charging technology.
Samsung is ramping up its gender-friendly credentials with the announcement that it has opened its first mobile store in India that is fully staffed by females. The move coincides with this year’s celebration of International Women’s Day and it is also part of the #PoweringDigitalIndia initiative.
The new Samsung mobile store is located in Ahmedabad and is aimed at shoring up Samsung’s market share in the sub-continent by promoting the strength of Indian women. The new Samsung Smart Cafe offers customers a unique shopping experience with an all-female staff setup. The store manager, Samsung Experience Consultants, and other staff have received training on the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem as well as other specialized training including accounting, inventory management, and customer service.
Support for the staff comes in the form of the Employee Resource Group (ERG) and Women in Samsung Electronics (WISE) to help the women grow both professionally and in their personal lives. In a statement by Ken Kang, President, and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, the company is excited to set up the first all-women mobile store in India and it is confident about the new possibilities presented by the incredible team of Samsung women that are part of the initiative. The mobile store fits snugly into Samsung’s core values of people, excellence, and co-prosperity and, according to Kang, Samsung is focused on growing the number of women in its workplace. The company hopes to nurture the next generation of women leaders across the company through its various gender-friendly programs.
Truke has unveiled its great-looking Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch in India featuring GPS, GLONASS, and others. The Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch is priced at Rs. 2,999 (~$40) and is currently available via Flipkart. Truke has been known for its audio products but it is also seeking a share of the budding smart wearables market in India with its offering of the Horizon W20.
The Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch has a 1.69-inch Full Screen Touch Color IPS display offering more than 100 cloud-based watch faces. The GPS and GLONASS feature provides greater navigational tools for the user while its IP68 water-resistant rating is an added feature. The Aluminum Alloy casing of the Truke Horizon W20 is also durable while multiple sports modes are available with the smartwatch. The smartwatch has a 300mAh that offers up to 7 days of battery life on normal usage, 5 days with GPS, and up to 45 days on standby mode.
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity is also available for the Truke Horizon W20 which can be used via the app with Android and iOS devices. Heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen (SpO2), and sleep monitoring are also available in the Truke Horizon W20.
Several other features also enhance the appeal of the Truke Horizon W20 apart from its affordable pricing. These include a raft of smart notifications, music control, and weather updates. Black, red, and green color variants of the Truke Horizon W20 are available via Flipkart for Rs. 2,999 (~$40) as mentioned previously.
Motorola’s MA1 Android Auto dongle has been out of stock in many outlets including Amazon since February. The wireless MA1 Android Auto dongle is for vehicles that already have the wired version and it has been quite difficult getting the product since it was launched in January 2022. Pre-orders were exhausted within hours and actual sales also saw emptying of stocks within a few hours in Amazon.
However, Scalpers is having a swell time with the Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle, as it is being sold sometimes more than twice its original $90. The MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle is now priced up to $200 by third-party sellers who are benefiting from the stock issue. It is unclear what is the specific cause resulting in the unavailability of the MA1 dongle, but SGW Global had previously stated that there was no inventory issue, and it could have been a result of supply chain and logistic difficulties.
But since the problem has persisted for more than a month, a valid inference could be drawn to the unavailability of inventory for the MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. Even with the higher price offered by Scalpers and a few other outlets, the Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle continues to sell like hotcake. It is the first Google-license dongle for adding wireless Android Auto cars with the wired version. More details are expected from SGW Global on the issue.
Yamaha is making inroads into the electric scooter market in Europe with the launch of the NEO e-scooter and it squares up nicely against 50cc combustion-engine equivalent models. The Yamaha NEO e-scooter is designed for daily urban use with a nice touch of aesthetics. It has compact body features and a soft-rounded design that enhance the relaxed feel when using the e-scooter.
The Yamaha NEO is easy to ride, ultra-quiet, zero-emission and comes with minimal maintenance when compared with its combustion equivalents and other e-scooters in its segment. The NEO is a reflection of the trajectory of development of electric vehicle technology pursued by Yamaha for over 30 years. The NEO is equipped with up-to-date technology that puts it on a sound pedestal in the European EV market. It sports Yamaha’s proprietary YIPU (Yamaha Integrated Power Unit) rear wheel hub and rear brake systems. The Motor Control Unit (MCU) of the NEO is housed within the rear swingarm and is detachable, being held by five bolts.
The NEO e-scooter uses brushless technology, is air-cooled and it is also quite noiseless, giving just 55dB within a 7-meter radius. It has a significantly reduced number of moving parts in comparison with a combustion-powered scooter, which implies fewer issues in terms of downtimes. The Lithium-ion battery of the Yamaha NEO offers a riding range of about 37km, which can be further scaled up to 68km with an additional battery. The power system ensures auto-optimization of the battery when it goes below a threshold to extend the range before a recharge is done.
The battery of the Yamaha NEO can be charged directly on the bike or removed and charged and this could take up to eight hours to fully restore its juice. The battery itself sits under the driver’s seat and thereby offers greater legroom for the rider. The battery can heat up to a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius which is not bad. The MyRide app provides more depth in the functionality of the NEO and there are varying riding modes present with the e-scooter. As per colors, two variants will be available namely black and white, and it remains to be seen what kind of reception awaits the Yamaha NEO e-scooter in Europe.
Next week, there will be 3 smartphone launch events. Interestingly, all of them are by Xiaomi. The first one will be by the global arm of the company, the second one will be hosted by the Indian division, and the third one will be held by the sub-brand Redmi in China. Two of these conferences are for brand new phones, while the remaining one is for already official handsets making their way to new markets.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at these launch events one by one.
Xiaomi has confirmed to debut the Xiaomi 12 series in international markets on March 15. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel and social media handles starting from 8 PM GMT+8.
According to leaks, all the three devices in the lineup will be presented at this conference. They will be the exact same phones without any changes in the specs.
As far as pricing is concerned, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to cost €1,099-€1,199, while the vanilla Xiaomi 12 is tipped to retail at €849-€899. Finally, the Xiaomi 12X is expected to be priced at €649-€699.
The Xiaomi 12 series was first announced in China on December 28, 2021.
2. Redmi 10
Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India for March 17 (Thursday). The company will be unveiling a new Redmi 10 for the country at this conference. The live stream will kickstart at 12 PM IST on Redmi India’s official YouTube channel.
The Redmi 10 set to release in India will be different than the international Redmi 10 and Redmi 10 2022. This latest phone has been confirmed to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, faster storage (probably UFS), a large notched display, a 50MP dual rear camera system, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a huge battery, and 18W fast charging support.
Going by a leak, this handset may break cover as Redmi 10C in Europe. In that case, the exact features will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 6.71-inch notched display (LCD), 5MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging
3. Redmi K50 Series
The third and final event of next week will be by Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi. The conference will take place in China on March 17 (Thursday). It will begin at 7 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video platforms.
The star of the event will be the Redmi K50 series. The brand will announce three models, namely Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+. They are expected to house Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipsets respectively.
The Pro models are said to sport an OIS-enabled 108MP triple camera setup. Talking about the design, all three will resemble vivo smartphones.
Apart from the aforementioned handsets, Redmi will be also unveiling a TV, a laptop, and a router.
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