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Jan 26, 2022

Philips lighting division Signify has recently launched multiple outdoor and indoor lighting products. These products include Philips Hue Inara wall light, Philips Hue Lucca wall light, Philips Hue Resonate wall light, and Philips Hue Calla bollard with stainless steel housing.

The company has claimed that these lights can withstand any weather conditions and can be controlled by the Philips Hue app for dimming or increasing their luminescence. It is also working on adding new effects in the Philips Hue app which will arrive in the next to months. So let’s take a look at these new products.

Philips Hue Inara wall light

The Philips Hue Inara comes with a filament-bulb design and also includes the smart Philips Hue features. The light can be used outdoors as well as indoors, making for an interesting piece of decoration. The bulb comes fitted in a vintage-style lantern and offers warm white light with dimmable functionality.

It is offered in Black color housing and will cost EUR 99.99 for the European market. For American customers, the Inara wall light is priced at $99.99. It will be available from February 8 in Europe, and from March 1 in the US.

Philips Hue Lucca wall light

The Hue Lucca offers a more contemporary design with round-shaped wall lanterns which are ideal for gardens and balconies. The Lucca can produce multiple colors and can even be connected to the Philips Hue Bright to offer smart features like turning on when you’re near home or automating the lights to mimic your presence while away.

Philips Hue Lucca Wall light is priced at $99.99 in the US. and will be available in the market from March 1 in black color option.

Philips Hue Resonate wall light

The Philips Hue Resonate wall light is designed to enhance the outdoor walls of your home. The Resonate has a minimalist rectangular design and offers white and color lights. The rectangular light casts colorful glows both up and down the wall making for two beautiful triangular designs.

Philips Hue Resonate Wall light will be available at a price of $159.99 in the US from March 1.

Philips Hue Calla bollard

The Philips Hue Calla bollard comes in stainless steel housing and is around 25 cm tall, making it perfect for lining pathways and installing in your garden. The lights can help users navigate the way in the dark and can also be set in different colors to create a desirable atmosphere in your garden or walkway. The Calla path light features Low-volt technology making it easy to set up and expand. Just connect the included extension cable to a Philips Hue Low-volt installation.

All the above-mentioned Philips Hue outdoor smart lights can be controlled with the Philips Hue app, a remote controller (separately sold) voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, and also an outdoor monitor sensor.

Signify has stated that the Philips Hue app will be getting new effects in the next couple of months and the first of these new effects will be Candle and Fireplace that will mimic the gentle glowing of natural candlelight or a cozy fireplace.

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Motorola Edge X30 vs iQOO 9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Jan 25, 2022

Among the first companies which released a flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, there are two brands that a lot of people would never expect. Motorola is not one of the main smartphone brands, yet it released the first device with the best Qualcomm chipset for 2022. Another device came up from Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO. Vivo is yet to release a phone with this processor, but its sub-brand already did. The Motorola Edge X30 and the iQOO 9 Pro share an important thing in common: an aggressive price tag. This will help these brands to grow up in the flagship segment. This is a comparison that will highlight the differences between their specifications.

Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro

	Motorola Edge X30	Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm, 194 g	164.8 x 75.2 x 8.8 mm, 204 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), LTPO AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MYUI	Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 60 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 50 + 16 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.3 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 68W	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 120W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging

Design

In my opinion, the iQOO 9 Pro has the most attractive design for two reasons. First of all, it has a beautifully curved screen at the sides and a very high screen to body ratio of close to 90 percent. Further, it comes with a very original glass back, especially in the BMW M Motorsport Edition coming with the iconic BMW M Motorsport colors. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge X30 is still a good option with its beautiful aesthetics and its water-repellent body protected by Gorilla Glass 5. However, the Motorola Edge X30 is less impressive because it has a lower screen to body ratio and a flat display.

Display

The display of the iQOO 9 Pro is actually superior to the one found on the Motorola Edge X30. It is an AMOLED display with the LTPO technology (adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz for low energy consumption), one billion colors, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, as well as a fast and accurate in-display fingerprint scanner. The Motorola Edge X30 is equipped with a great panel: an OLED display with one billion colors, an even higher 144 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. However, due to the lower Full HD+ resolution and the absence of other advanced technologies such as LTPO and Dolby Vision, it loses the comparison.

Specs & Software

As already mentioned, the iQOO 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge X30 are powered by the same chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. The chip is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 native storage, but with the iQOO 9 Pro, you can get more internal storage: up to 512 GB instead of just 256 GB. This is what makes the difference between the hardware departments of these devices. The operating system installed on both the devices is Android 12, customized by Origin OS Ocean and MYUI, respectively.

Camera

If you are in need of the most advanced cameras, then you should go for the iQOO 9 Pro without thinking twice. It has a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal stabilization which is actually superior to the classic OIS systems. It adds a 50 MP ultrawide camera with a wide 150° FOV, as well as a telephoto sensor with a 16 MP resolution, OIS, and a 2.5x optical zoom. The Motorola Edge X30 has a 50 MP main sensor as well and a 50 MP ultrawide camera but with a lower FOV. The telephoto lens gets replaced by a useless 2 MP macro camera, but the front camera is actually better with its 60 MP resolution.

Read More: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Speed Test: Xiaomi 12 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro vs iQOO 9 Pro vs Moto Edge X30

Battery

The battery of the Motorola Edge X30 is bigger with a capacity of 5000 mAh and it is able to provide a longer battery life. But the iQOO 9 Pro supports faster 120W charging and, unlike the Edge X30, it even supports wireless charging.

Price

The starting price of the iQOO 9 Pro roughly translates into €795/$899, while you need just €420/$475 for the Motorola Edge X30. The iQOO flagship wins the comparison thanks to a better display and superior cameras, but the Motorola one provides a higher value for money. Which one would you pick?

Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro: PRO and CONS

Motorola Edge X30

PRO

Great price
Bigger battery
Amazing selfie camera
Water-repellent design

CONS

Inferior display

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro

PRO

Better display
Superior rear cameras
Faster charging
Up to 512 GB of storage

CONS

Inferior front camera

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Huawei Watch D Blood Pressure smartwatch gets its first system update

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Jan 25, 2022

Huawei released the Watch D last December and one of the major highlights of the smartwatch is the presence of a blood pressure monitor that puts the smartwatch in a select class, as there are only a few devices currently with such feature. The Watch D is a versatile smart wearable that offers an array of functions to satisfy both the health and fitness needs of its user. Huawei has now rolled out its first system update for the Watch D. The system update will improve the overall performance of the Watch D, as well as its software system.

The new system update for the Huawei Watch D brings system stability and optimization for the smartphone. The first set of customers to receive the update are those in Huawei’s home market of China, while other places will receive the update subsequently. It is understood that the update will be in batches but will cover all the Watch D devices already produced irrespective of their current locations. There are however no significant improvements from what was released last year.

The Watch D is a bold statement by Huawei, as it continues to pick up from the debilitating effects of the United States sanction regime against it. The Huawei Watch D has a lot of impressive health and fitness sensors including its standout blood pressure monitoring capability. Users can download the latest update by connecting to their Huawei Health app and choosing the update option.

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Komaki Ranger, India’s first electric cruiser motorbike goes official

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Jan 25, 2022

The Komaki Ranger, touted as India’s first electric cruiser motorbike has been launched in India and it will be available at Komaki dealerships across the country from January 26. The Komaki Ranger is priced at Rs. 168000 (~$2,250) and comes with some impressive and rugged features to boot. The new e-bike was announced alongside the retro-looking, Vespa-styled Komaki Venice electric bike.

The Komaki Ranger is a beautiful bride of Komaki Electric Vehicles and it will be offered in three color variants – Deep Blue, Jet Black, and Garnet Red. The Komaki Ranger has big and sturdy wheels, shiny chrome-garnished LED headlamps with dual auxiliary headlamps, all reflecting a shiny chrome design. The headlamp is flanked by side indicators which are both retro-themed.

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The Komaki Ranger highlights a decent cruiser design, wide handlebars, a single-pod instrument cluster, and several other features that impose a distinctive look to the motorbike. The pillion of the Komaki Ranger has a backrest while the rider’s seat is positioned slightly lower. Other features around the bike indicate its long-haul capabilities. The bike has a 4kW motor as well as a 4kW battery that offers a range of up to 220km. Entertainment is also possible with the Komaki Ranger with its built-in Bluetooth sound system. Cruise control is also possible with the bike which has a dual-storage box and anti-theft lock system.

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Ola Electric concept car design shows it’s on course for 2023 unveiling

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Jan 25, 2022

Popular Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric is expanding its operations to the production of electric vehicles and its concept EV just unveiled points to progress in its evolution. Ola Electric plans to have its first battery-electric car by 2023, which is a very optimistic target.

A tweet by Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal points to the possible launch of the company’s first electric car in 2023. Some photos of the concept car show a stylish design of a hatchback. Ola had begun as a ride-hailing company but has fast expanded into EV manufacture with a very strong presence in India. Its two electric scooters launched last year have had some degree of success in the market.

Can you guys keep a secret? 🤫🤫 pic.twitter.com/8I9NMe2eLJ

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) January 25, 2022

Ola Electric is aiming to tap from the massive opportunities in the car segment of the EV market and the company is certainly pursuing its development of the Ola electric car with great vigor. There has been some official confirmation that the company’s first electric car which was teased by its CEO, will be released in 2023. Ola says it will also have a separate manufacturing facility for its four-wheelers, as the current Future factory will not be adequate for the manufacture.

There are also indications that Ola will be getting funding support from Japan’s Softbank Group, which is an indication of the investment focus of the company. Ola continues to pursue its goals of making India a hub for electric vehicles. The favorable regulatory and incentive regime in the subcontinent, coupled with the challenges and cost of driving combustion vehicles, has continued to draw new converts to the electric vehicle train in India. More details about the Ola Electric concept car will surface later as the company continues to hype the car.

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Realme 9 Pro RAM & storage variants revealed ahead of Indian launch

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Jan 25, 2022

Last week, the Realme 9 Pro was subject to multiple leaks which revealed its detailed spec sheet and also hinted at its pricing. And now, a tipster has revealed the storage variants of the upcoming device.

According to a MySmartPrice report, tipster Mukul Sharma has stated that the Realme 9 Pro will be sold in India in three storage configurations. Surprisingly, the storage offered across all the variants will be the same being 128GB. However, the handset will be available in three different RAM options of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. This means that the Realme 9 Pro will debut in India with 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB RAM and storage options.

Realme 9 Pro specs (rumored)

The Realme 9 Pro has is rumored to feature a 6.6-inch Full-HD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 399 PPI pixel density, and HDR10 support.

As for the cameras, the smartphone has a triple camera system at the rear. It sports a 64MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8MP lens with an f/2.3 aperture, and lastly a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera will be able to shoot 4k videos and record 960fps slow-motion captures.

On the front end, it will feature a 16MP lens with an f/2.5 aperture. It will be capable of shooting 1080p videos. In the raw hardware department, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC clocked at 2.2Ghz. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology. It will run on Android 11 out of the box. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, and NFC will be some of its connectivity options. It will be a 5G smartphone and will have a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Realme 9 Pro pricing and color variants

Realme India CEO Madhev Sheth has already revealed that the upcoming Realme 9 Pro series will be priced above Rs. 15,000(~$201) in the Indian market. Additionally, It is said to come in three color variants – Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Sunrise Blue.

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U&i Airlift Series Power bank launched along with four high quality charging cables

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Jan 25, 2022

U&i, one of India’s most progressive Gadget Accessory & Consumer Electronics brands, offers a wide variety of products in their lineup. Now, the company has added five new products to its lineup.

The newly launched products include U&i Airlift Series Powerbank, Blast Series Charging, and Data Transmission Cable, Star Series Cable, Titan Series Charging and Data Transmission Cable, and USB-C to Lightning Cable.

U&i Airlift Series Powerbank

The Airlift series power bank features a large 20000mAh battery capacity making it reliable for long use cases. This is a 6 in 1 Powerbank, which means it comes with 6 different types of ports to charge and that too at the same time. The Airlift series power bank has 5V-1A input which can be provided via Micro USB and Type-C. Its output on the other hand is 5V-1.0/2.0 (MAX).

U&i Blast Series Charging and Data transmission cable

The Blast Series cable is a USB-C to USB-C fast charging and data transmission cable that comes in a bright and attractive red color. The wire is made of high-quality copper can support 65W fast charging. Keeping the environment in mind, U&i has made this cable with bio-degradable materials.

U&i Star Series Super Fast Charging and Data Transmission cable

The Star series is a braided USB A to USB-C cable which makes it more durable than conventional cables. It’s made of high-quality copper and offers an output of 4A, which is quite impressive for a data transmission cable.

U&i Titan Series Charging and Data Transmission cable

The Titan series is a 3 in 1 cable capable of providing USB type A to lightning, type-C, and micro-USB output and input. The cable has a length of 1.25 meters and users can use all three connectors simultaneously due to its outstanding output of 3.4 A.

U&i USB-C to Lightning Cable

The brand has also released a new lightning cable for Apple users. Made out of high-grade copper, the USB-C to Lightning cable offers excellent data transmission speeds and a charging capability of 20W. The cable is 1 meter in length and comes in an elegant white color finish.

Pricing and Availability:

The U&i Airlift Series Powerbank is priced at INR 2,999.
The U&i Blast Series C to C Fast Charging and Data Transmission Cable is priced at INR 1,199.
The U&i Star Series Super Fast Charging and Data Transmission cable is priced at INR 599.
The U&i Titan Series Charging and Data Transmission Cable is priced at INR 1,499.
The U&i USB-C to Lightning Cable is priced at INR 699.

These products are backed with a 1-year warranty and can be purchased from all leading retail stores.

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Huawei Himedia Smart Box C1, a TV Box the size of a watch launched in China

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Jan 25, 2022

Huawei has launched a new product in China and just like most of the brand’s offerings, it is a unique one. The product is the Himedia Smart Box C1, a smart TV Box that is the size of a watch. The product isn’t expensive as it carries a price tag of 399 yuan (~$63) and is presently on sale on Jingdong (JD.com).

In terms of core performance, the Himedia Smart Box C1 is equipped with a custom HiSilicon 64-bit 4K media chip that supports 4K ultra-high-definition playback and H.265 encoding.

The Android TV Box features a built-in Android 9.0 Pie operating system bringing onboard support for the installation of various applications such as Music app, games, video app, providing a variety of gameplay options. It also adopts a new UI which makes it easy to control.

It is worth mentioning that the Himedia Smart Box C1 has no startup advertisements, no screensaver advertisements, no system interface advertisements, and no system pop-up advertisements, so there is no need to worry about delays in operations as a result of in-app ads.

In addition, the Smart Box C1 features support for Bluetooth 4.2 and can be connected to various Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, gamepad, wireless earphones, and speaker, among others. It supports 2.4G/5G dual-band Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay/DLNA/Miracast, and other screencasting protocol.

At the same time, the Himedia Smart Box C1 has built-in Tencent Video massive copyright resources, covering all kinds of content, seamless connection of cinema movies, as well as children’s special area, NBA, “King of Glory” and other games.

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TCL 20 Pro 5G and TCL 20B launched in Brazil for a higher price

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Jan 25, 2022

Last year, TCL unveiled the TCL 20 Pro 5G in the US market offering mid-range specs. Now, the smartphone has arrived in Brazil alongside the budget-centric TCL 20B smartphone.

The TCL 20 Pro 5G is priced at R$ 3999(~US$728) for the sole 6GB RAM and 256GB storage option. On the other hand, the TCL 20B costs R$ 1799(~US$328) for the 4GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. This is way higher than the $500 price tag for which the 20 Pro sells in the US.

TCL 20 Pro 5G

The smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 32MP selfie snapper placed inside the top punch-hole. At the rear, the smartphone boasts a quad-camera system with a 48MP main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP depth lens.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. It also has a microSD card for additional storage. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery with 18W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner and boots on Android 11 out of the box. It has TCL UI on top of it.

TCL 20B

The device sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD notch display with HD+ resolution. It has a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a dual-camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, it has a 2MP selfie snapper.

Inside, it draws power from the MediaTek Helio A25 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Just like the 20 Pro 5G, this one too has a microSD card slot. It houses a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on TCL UI based on Android 11 OS.

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Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro concept renders surface along with key specs

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Jan 25, 2022

Ever since the Xiaomi 12 lineup launched in China, people have been speculating about the Ultra variant of the smartphone. Previous dummy and case leaks have revealed the existence of the alleged Xiaomi 12 Ultra, however, it appears that the smartphone will be released under the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro moniker.

And now, graphic designer Parvez Khan, aka Technizo Concept, in collaboration with LetsGoDigital has created a series of product renders of the new flagship model.

Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro concept renders

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The concept renders are based on previous leaks of the smartphone including the case cover, dummy, and specification leaks.

The render reveals the device to come with a full screen rounded display with symmetrical edges which makes the device look aesthetically pleasing. The device is said to come with a 48MP under-display camera and therefore lacks any cutouts on the screen.

So far, the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro is said to feature a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a WQHD+ resolution and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to have a 1500 nits peak brightness and will come with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. It is also touted to come with an In-display fingerprint sensor.

The rear of the device is also intriguing as the camera module covers almost a third of the back panel. The Mix 5 Pro will utilize a round-shaped camera module with a wide rectangular protrusion at the base.

The circular module will house a Quad-camera setup comprising of a centrally placed, wide main sensor. There are rumors the Mix 5 Pro’s main camera will be a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCell GN5 image sensor wide-angle camera.

The other cameras present to fill up the left and bottom cutout are said to be a 48MP ultra-wide camera and a 48MP periscopic telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The camera placed at the top center remains unknown, but chances are that it could be a second zoom lens or a monochrome camera. The Mix 5 Pro has a triple LED flash and a dTOF laser autofocus system, however, the functionality of the top right square-shaped sensor is still unknown.

The rear panel also reveals the Leica branding at the top left corner, which indicates that the device will be the first Xiaomi smartphone alongside the Xiaomi Mix 5 to have Leica branded cameras.

For those unaware, Leica is a renowned German lens manufacturer that ended its collaboration with Huawei last year. The brand is rumored to have partnered up with Xiaomi to work on an upcoming flagship smartphone’s cameras.

Coming to its rumored specifications, the device is said to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 soc along with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is also said to feature the Surge C2 Image Signal Processor (ISP). The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro is tipped to come with a 5000mAh battery and feature Xiaomi’s latest 200W HyperCharge fast-charging solution.

Although it is being reported that the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro will come with a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCell GN5 image sensor, previous leaks have shown that the MIX 5 Pro will have an OIS-ready 50-megapixel (8192 x 6144 pixels resolution) primary camera which is associated with Sony sensors such as IMX766 and IMX707.

Xiaomi is yet to say anything about the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro, however, the device is expected to launch in March of 2022 along with the Xiaomi Mix 5.

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Deal: Get Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch for $74 (Retail Price $150)

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Jan 25, 2022

Amazfit Stratos smartwatch which usually retails at around $150 is now available at a discounted price of $74 only at AliExpress.

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Amazfit Stratos smartwatch at $74 @AliExpress

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch embodies the perfect combination of design and technology. Its simple yet graceful design is reflected through the 1.34-inch reflective color display and delicate markers surrounded by a hand-polished ceramic bezel.

The smartwatch is 50m water-resistant. This means you can dive into a swimming pool or swim in the open seas without worrying about damaging the smartwatch. Moreover, the multiple sports mode function gives more than 16 different activity tracking options, making the watch suitable for almost everyone. Run, Walk, Swimming, Triathlon, Trail Run, Climb, Soccer, Tennis, etc are some of the modes available along with daily activity tracking.

However, the highlight of Amazfit Stratos is its VO2max Fitness Level Analysis. This premium function gives you important physiological information which is generally used by professional athletes. With this function, you can take your training to the next level and get professional and tailored guidance for your fitness and athletic goals.

The smartwatch comes with 5-day battery life on normal mode and a 35-hour battery life on a continuous sports mode. Additionally, the onboard music function lets you leave your phone behind as you can simply store your favorite music on the smartwatch and then enjoy it via Bluetooth headphones.

Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is the winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018 and the Good Design Award 2018. Generally retailing for $150, you can now buy this smartwatch for $74 only at AliExpress.

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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Deal: Get Soundcore by Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds for $33.92 (Retail Price $50)

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Jan 25, 2022

Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini True Wireless Earbuds which generally retails for $50 is now available at a discounted price of $33.92 only at AliExpress. This power-packed budget earbud comes with powerful bass and AI-enhanced calls that give you value for money.

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Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds at $33.92 @AliExpress

Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds

Key Features:

10mm drivers: Boosted bass
3 EQ modes: Soundcore signature, Bass booster, Podcast
Compact and lightweight
AI-enhanced calls
8 hours playtime: 32 hours with the case
IPX5 water-resistant
One-step pairing
Single earbud mode
10 minutes fast charging – 1-hour playtime
Color: Black

Generally retailing for $50, you can now buy Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds for a discounted price of $33.92 only at AliExpress.

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JioPhone 5G full specs sheet and launch timeline revealed

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Jan 25, 2022

Indian telecom giant Jio launched the JioPhone Next back in October 2021. Since then, we haven’t heard any major things from the brand apart from its rumored 5G phone. Now, AndroidCentral has revealed that this rumored JioPhone 5G could be coming this year and also cites its key specifications.

Jio is yet to bring the 5G network into the Indian market. The company has recently finished the 5G coverage plans for the top-tier cities in the country. These 5G services are expected to be introduced at the annual shareholder meeting in June. At the same time, the JioPhone 5G could debut, as per the publication.

Reportedly, the JioPhone 5G will come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. The smartphone will feature a dual-camera system at the rear. It will comprise a 13MP primary lens which will be capable of shooting 1080p videos at 60fps and 720p slow-mo videos at 120fps. The secondary lens will be a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it will have an 8MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, the JioPhone 5G will be powered by the 8nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device will pack a 5,000mAh non-removable battery and will support 18W fast charging support. As for security, the device will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

JioPhone 5G Specifications

6.5-inch IPS LCD display
HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution
13MP + 2MP dual cameras, 8MP selfie camera
Snapdragon 480 SoC
5,000mAh battery, 18W FC
side-facing fingerprint scanner

In terms of 5G connectivity, the phone will have five 5G bands – N3, N5, N28, N40, and N78. It will have a triple slot having for keeping two SIMs and a microSD.

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Realme 9 Pro+ with Dimensity 920, 8GB RAM appears on Geekbench

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Jan 25, 2022

Realme is gearing up to launch new models under the Realme 9 series in India. The upcoming models include the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ variants. The Realme 9 Pro+ has now been spotted on the GeekBench database.

The GeekBench listing shows the Realme 9 Pro+ will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset which will bring about 5G connectivity. The device has the model number RMX3393 and is paired with 8GB RAM which is likely one of the models. The device will also come with Android 12 OS out of the box. The device manages a single-core score of 818 points and a multi-core score of 2324 points.

Earlier rumors tip the Realme 9 Pro+ to come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen. The phone will get its juice from a 4,500mAh battery with the device also supporting 65W fast charging. The 9 Pro+ is also expected to come with a triple camera setup of which the main sensor is a 50-megapixel one from Sony. The device is expected to have an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 2-megapixel secondary sensors at the rear while selfies will be taken care of by a 16-megapixel camera.

The renders of the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ appeared online recently giving us a glimpse of what the models will look like.

Realme recently launched the Realme 9i in India while the vanilla Realme 9 is expected sometime in March 2022. The device recently appeared on FCC’s website revealing a design similar to the Realme 8.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro gets a new update after a year, but still no MIUI 12.5 in sight

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Jan 25, 2022

The Mi 8 Pro was Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone of 2018. The device has now started receiving a system update in global markets. The latest software build for the handset arrives after a year from the last update, which was released at the end of 2020. But still, it does not bring MIUI 12.5.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out a new system update for Mi 8 Pro in international markets. The latest update is currently live for two regional variants, namely Global and Russia. It is being pushed with the following build numbers.

Global – V12.0.2.0.QECMIXM
Russia – V12.0.2.0.QECRUXM

Unfortunately, the changelog for the update does not mention anything interesting. It merely says that the new software build optimizes system performance and improves system security as well as stability.

In China, the phone has already bagged MIUI 12.5 update in late November. But for some reason, Xiaomi is delaying the same update for international markets.

At present, we are not sure if the Mi 8 Pro will get access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. But we can say for sure is that the handset is not eligible for MIUI 13.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro launched with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Throughout its lifetime, it has received two Android updates (Android 9.0, 10) and three MIUI updates (MIUI 10, 11, 12).

Meizu M2111 spotted on TENAA with iPhone 13-like Camera island

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Jan 25, 2022

This month, Meizu launched its mBlu 10 budget smartphone in China with specs like a large LCD display, triple cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. Now, the company seems to be prepping for another budget phone as a device with model number M2111 has just appeared on TENAA authority.

The Meizu M2111 has passed the TENAA authority and it reveals the phone’s design and specifications. It seems to be a budget-centric device under the mBlue branding. As per its images, the smartphone has a basic design, but the rear camera island looks similar to the iPhone 13’s camera module.

Coming to the specs, the Meizu M2111 has a 6.51-inch TFT display with 710 x 1600 pixels resolution. The smartphone seems to have a dual-camera system at the rear featuring a 48MP primary lens. As said above, it has an iPhone 13-like camera island where the lens placement is exactly the same as the iPhone 13. At the front, the phone has an 8MP selfie snapper.

It is powered by an unnamed quad-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz. It houses a 5,000mAh battery. The phone will arrive in multiple variants having 4GB, 6GB of RAM 64GB, 128GB, 256GB of onboard storage. There will also be a storage expandability option via the microSD card slot.

Lastly, the listing reveals the phone’s colors and measurements. The Meizu M2111 has Black, White, Blue, and Gold colors. It has the following measurements – 164.5 x 76.5 x 9.33mm. The phone weighs 201 grams.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 design form all angles revealed

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Jan 25, 2022

Earlier this month, News broke that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup along with its flagship Galaxy S22 smartphone lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event of February 9th. Soon after, an Amazon leak revealed the entire spec sheet and design of the upcoming Samsung tablets.

Now, popular tipster Evan Blass (via SamMobile) has provided new renders that showcase the design of the upcoming Tab S8 from all angles.

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The renders reveal a slim design with uniform bezzles on all sides of the device making it aesthetically pleasing. Two speaker grills can be observed on both sides of the device along with an S Pen slot at the back which merges with the rear camera setup of the device. The tipster has revealed the renders in two color variants namely black and white.

From earlier leaks, we already know that the Tab S8 has an 11-inch display that offers 2800 x 1752 pixels and an 8,000mAh battery, whereas the Tab S8+ has a 12.4-inch screen that offers 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 10,090mAh battery. Both models will come in Silver, Rose Gold, and Gray colors.

The Tab S8 Ultra’s display has a notch, which houses a pair of front cameras. The screen supports a resolution of 2960 x 1848 pixels. The device is backed by an 11,200mAh battery. The Ultra model will only come in Gray. All three models are expected to come in Wi-Fi and 5G variants.

All three variants of the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and will run Android 12 out of the box. The Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra will come equipped with a dual-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 13MP primary and 5MP secondary lens. The Tab S8 and S8+ will have a 12-megapixel front camera, while the Ultra variant will have a pair of 12-megapixel front-facing cameras.

The devices will be launched on February 9, 2022, at the Galaxy Unpacked event and the Galaxy Tab S8 vanilla model is expected to be priced around the $850 mark.

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Vivo NEX 5 display and battery specs revealed

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