Redmi Note 11 series will launch globally on January 26

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Jan 18, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event in China in late December 2021. Almost a month later, the company now officially teases to announce the latest version of its mobile operating system in international markets.

Xiaomi has scheduled a global launch event for January 26 at 8 PM (GMT+8). The firm has even confirmed that it will be debuting the Redmi Note 11 series at this conference.

Hence, we think that MIUI 13 could see a global announcement at this very same event. Because the teaser from the official MIUI Twitter account just dropped a few hours after Xiaomi revealed the date and timing for its next international conference.

In case you do not know, the Chinese tech giant has already updated many of its devices to MIUI 13 based on Android 12 in China. In fact, it has also compiled software builds for multiple international models.

Hence, we are not surprised to learn that MIUI 13 will be launched globally later this month. We expect the company to start rolling out beta builds to Mi Pilot teasers either before the event or soon after that.

The firm had previously revealed that most of the smartphones released outside mainland China in 2021 will get access to MIUI 13 in Q1 2022. Therefore, the rollout for the general public may begin as soon as February.

Apple iPad 10th gen to reportedly launch at end of 2022, will reuse old design

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Jan 18, 2022

Apple iPad 10th gen will be launched towards the end of 2022 and will be reusing the same old design of its predecessor, a reliable tipster has revealed.

The tipster who goes by @dylandkt on Twitter further revealed some key specifications of the device saying that it will be featuring 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, and A14 processor. The design will remain unchanged and Apple will only be bringing forward a refreshed look in 2023. This means there will be a 10.2-inch display once again, presumably the same 2160×1620 resolution panel that Apple markets as a Retina Display.

The iPad 10th Generation is coming out towards the end of this year with 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, A14 processor, 10.2 inch display, and the lightening connector. This will be the last model before a redesign is to take place in 2023.

— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 17, 2022

Also unchanged compared will be the usage of the trusty lightning port meaning the iPad 10th gen’s battery will most likely be filling up at the same speed as the current model.

The usage of A14 Bionic means that the iPad 10th gen should offer moderately improved performance over the iPad 9 — or up to 20% to be more precise. The chip is based on a 5nm process and features 11.8 billion transistors, which is nearly 40% more than the A13.

Apple‘s recycling of designs for yet another year means that there has been little change in the looks department since the iPad 7th gen that was unveiled back in 2019. While the tablet continues to hold well enough in terms of looks even in 2022, the bezels can be definitely slimmed down a bit. This, we should hopefully be seeing with the 11th iteration.

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[Deal] Grab Xiaomi Mi 10T at only ₹21,694 in India

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Jan 18, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 10T series comprising of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro launched in India in October 2020. The successor to the latter model dubbed as Xiaomi 11T Pro is all set to debut in the country tomorrow (January 19). Ahead of that, we have come across a sweet deal on the vanilla Mi 10T.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lunar Silver Cosmic Black Featured — Xiaomi Mi 10T

Twitter user @imbibingnoob (Anoop Varghese) has spotted an interesting deal on the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The device is being offered at only ₹21,694 by Croma. For this price, you get the phone in Lunar Silver colorway featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Buyers can also avail bank discounts/cashbacks to further lower the price. For the unaware, this variant of the handset was released at ₹35,999.

At ₹21,694, we believe that the Mi 10T is still a good deal. Because it provides premium features like a glass sandwich design, 6.67-inch 144Hz FHD+ HDR-ready display (LCD) with MEMC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP(wide) + 13MP(ultra-wide) + 5MP(macro) triple camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

That’s not all, thanks to 10 5G bands, the handset is more futureproof than most 5G smartphones in this price segment. It has also got NFC, unlike other Xiaomi phones in the segment (except for Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G). Hence, even if contactless payments catch up in the near future, you won’t miss out.

The only con we could think of is software support. The smartphone has already received an Android update. It may only receive one more in the form of Android 12, in addition to MIUI 13. As of now, we cannot tell if the device will receive the next generation of MIUI. Anyway, there are always custom ROMs if you are into that.

PS5 to restock in India but in limited quantity: Report

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Jan 18, 2022

Ever since its release, the PlayStation 5 has been in short supply due to multiple reasons like low productions due to the ongoing chip shortage, global pandemic, and scalpers buying up all the stock made available in the market.

Now, a new Gadgets360 report has revealed that Sony India will soon restock the PlayStation 5 in the country. The news comes from an industry insider Rishi Alwani who has revealed that the restock will occur on January 18th and will be more limited than usual.

The console is also said to go on pre-order on major retailers like Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, GameLoot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. The console can also be pre-ordered on the Sony Center website ShopAtSC.

As for the customers already in pre-order queues, the major retailers have not provided any details on when we can expect the PS5 deliveries to commence. The Sony Central website states that the company intends to deliver the allocated stocks to its customers around February 8th, so we expect other online retailers to start the delivery process around the same timeframe.

As of writing this article, no PS5 units have been spotted for pre-order on major online retail sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Chroma, so keep a lookout for opportunities to book a PS5.

In the meantime, Sony is dealing with the shortages by increasing production for their last-gen PS4 consoles to keep players engaged in the PlayStation ecosystem till the company figures out a way to increase PS5 supplies. But for now, it looks like the shortages will continue till 2024.

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MIUI finally gets Material You support but there’s a catch

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Jan 18, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 along with its flagship Xiaomi 12 series on December 28th in China. And although the bump in the version number of the software skin may lead one to believe it’s a major upgrade, that sadly isn’t the case at all. Not only does MIUI 13 give a miss to most of the Android 12-specific features but also omits any of the dynamic wallpaper theming we have seen OEMs like Google, Samsung, and OPPO implement.

This appears to be changing, though, with the latest beta builds of MIUI 13. Telegram channel MIUI Beta Info has reported that the most recent MIUI 13 beta builds support Material You adaption, which is clear from a couple of screenshots shared by them:

As seen above, setting a wallpaper with a pinkish primary color now triggers Android 12’s monet theme engine, effectively dying the Google Calculator app pink. Changing the wallpaper to a green one has a similar effect and the app themes itself green accordingly.

Such behavior was previously broken as Google apps stayed put with their default bluish hues no matter the wallpaper.

While the new theming capabilities are undoubtedly quite cool, there’s also a major catch. Unfortunately, the Material You coloring is limited to Google apps alone, and the MIUI system and apps interfaces stay static as they had on MIUI 12.5.

What’s worse is that Xiaomi hasn’t announced any plans of following the new dynamic wallpaper-based theming trend either, meaning it will take a while for it to make it to MIUI, if at all. Still, a code commit in Google’s Material Components library titled “Add supporting manufacturer list of dynamic colors” had also mentioned Xiaomi, so there’s some hope.

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Intel Alder Lake CPUs leave AMD in the rearview mirror & will continue to lead the market: CEO

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Jan 18, 2022

Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has just shared a new video in which he offered some bold statements regarding its long standing competitor, AMD. The official believes that the company has managed to overtake AMD for good and would remain as the top player in the market.

Pat Gelsinger shared his views in a new video (Via WccFTech report) where he also wished everyone a “Happy 2022” as well. In the video, the executive talked about his journey after joining the chipmaking giant back in January 2021. Within the period of a year, Team Blue managed to launch several key products, with the most notable one being its latest generation of Alder Lake CPUs.

Furthermore, Pat added that “Alder Lake. All of a sudden…Boom! We are back in the game,” exclaims the impish tech CEO. AMD in the rearview mirror in clients and never again will they be in the windshield; we are just leading the market.” In other words, the CEO believes that the latest 12th generation of Intel Core processors have managed to recapture the lead in the market, in terms of performance, and will continue to dominate the segment.

These are some very bold statements from the senior official. While Intel has managed to bringing consumer interest thanks to the new Alder Lake processors, which offer great price to performance values, AMD likely won’t be sitting still either. As of right now, Intel’s non K variants and the mobile chip models have seen great success in the market that outperform AMD. But Team Red is still a key figure in the server segment and its upcoming CPU generation is also rumored to launch with notable bumps in performance. So stick around for more updates.

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Coolpad COOL 20 Pro Starry Sky Limited Edition is finally up for sale in China

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Jan 18, 2022

Back in early December 2021, Coolpad launched a new smartphone called Coolpad COOL 20 Pro in China. The handset was announced in five colors. One of them called Starry Sky is a limited edition variant. The phone is now finally up for sale in this colorway.

The Coolpad COOL 20 Pro Starry Sky Limited Edition is priced at ¥2,599 in China. This version of the smartphone arrives with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Interested customers can purchase it via official channels.

Unlike the regular colorways that have a single-tone finish, this one has a dark blue background with glitter mimicking a starry sky at night. It is probably the best color option of Cool 20 Pro, followed by gold and others.

As far as features are concerned, the handset sports a matte rear glass panel with a flat plastic frame. It comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, Huawei-developed EROFS file system, and COOLOS 2.0.

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Further, it has a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 8MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. There’s support for dual-SIM, 5G, and WiFi 6.

Finally, the phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Logitech Pen rechargable stylus announced for classrooms that use Chromebooks

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Jan 18, 2022

Logitech has announced a new stylus and it’s called quite simply ‘Pen’. As apparent from its colorful and friendly design, it is aimed at students part of classrooms full of Chromebooks. It also uses the Universal Stylus Initiative standard, meaning it should work flawlessly on most of the recently launched Chromebooks, that too without the need for pairing.

Moreover, Logitech says that more Chromebook manufacturers have been moving forward with the USI standard, so more models can be expected to support the stylus pen in the future.

The design is quite minimal with a triangular shape and large build that makes it easier to hold. There’s even a silicon grip which should make it more comfortable to use, especially for longer periods of time.

Up top, there’s a USB-C port using which you can fill the Pen’s battery to last for a claimed maximum of 15 days of school use. If it dies, a 30-second charge should grant 30 minutes of usage. The Pen can also be used while recharging.

Durability has been given special attention too and Logitech says that the Pen meets the MIL-STD-810G spec for toughness, meaning it will be able to survive up to four-foot drops. The Pen is also spill-resistant and there’s even a three-year warranty.

That said, the Logitech Pen isn’t up for grabs for regular customers and will not be available in stores. Instead, it can only be acquired through Logitech’s site or education tech resellers, that too only in large orders. The price per piece regardless stands at $64.99.

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DJI Mic launched in China with 250 meters of wireless range & dual channel recording

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Jan 18, 2022

DJI has just launched a new product in China. It is the DJI Mic, which is a wireless radio system that offers capable wireless transmission range and some notable specs. This was previously launched for the global markets back in October 2021.

The Chinese drone maker’s new wireless Mic is a compact, lightweight, and powerful wireless system. It offers a powerful radio system that consists of a dual channel receiver and two wireless transmitters. Furthermore, the device weighs just 30 grams and can be carried around in just a pocket. The body of the new wireless Mic also has a clip on design and can even be attached to magnetic accessories as well. So, users can wear it on their clothes, or set it up with a musical instrument or install it on a camera.

Notably, the two transmitters can record simultaneously and offer clear, high fidelity, professional sound recording for various different scenarios. This includes voices or even complex ambient sounds. Under the hood, the DJI Mic transmitter houses 8GB of internal storage, which cannot be expanded. It can last for up to 15 hours when used with its charging case, with its body resembling a true wireless earbuds case.

One of its highlighting aspects is its 250 meters of wireless radio transmission range. The Mic can also fully charge the transmitter and receiver in just 1 hours and 10 minutes from the charging case. On the other hand, the charging case alone takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes to get fully charged. Other features include USB Type C, Lightning and 3.5mm TRS interface output, which also makes it compatible with most smartphones, cameras, and computers as well. It is currently available for a price of 2,299 Yuan (roughly 360 US Dollars) in China.

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ColorOS 12 stable update rolling out for OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 Z 5G

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Jan 18, 2022

Recently, OPPO rolled out the ColorOS 12 stable update for a bunch of smartphones. Just a few days later, the same update is now available for even more handsets. With this, the company has almost finished the Android 12 stable rollout for the month of January 2022.

OPPO Reno5 Pro featured Review 28 — OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

According to multiple official announcement posts on OPPO Community, the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update is now live for the following phones.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

Required Firmware: A.12, A.13
Firmware Version: C.14
Region: China, India, Thailand

OPPO Reno5 Pro

Required Firmware: A.12, A.13
Firmware Version: C.14
Region: Pakistan

OPPO Reno5 Z 5G

Required Firmware: A.12, A.13
Firmware Version: C.14
Region: Saudi Arabia, UAE

Users of the aforementioned devices can head over to Settings > Software Update to check whether their unit has received the update. Since the OTA system update is being pushed in batches, some users may receive it later than others. Anyway, everyone should get the latest update in the coming days.

As we mentioned earlier, OPPO has almost completed the ColorOS 12 stable release rollout for this month. The only smartphone that’s left to receive the update is OPPO A95 5G. We expect this handset to receive the new software update very soon.

OPPO Find X5 Pro static and live wallpapers are here ahead of device launch

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Jan 18, 2022

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is expected to go official by March in global markets and we have had multiple leaks in the past, revealing not only its specifications but also its design. While the flagship handset’s launch is still a bit distant, fans can now already try out its wallpapers, courtesy of XDA Recognized Developer mlgmxyysd (via XDA).

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The dev has leaked not just static but also multiple live wallpapers from the OPPO Find X5 Pro. The live wallpapers are supposed to play upon unlocking the device. All of them seem to follow a similar theme with grainy, glittery particles spread all over. The featured colors are also very similar and seem to be from the same segment of the spectrum, with purple being the dominant color.

XDA has bundled all of the wallpapers into a single zip and they can be downloaded through this link. While the static wallpapers can be effortlessly applied through your device’s gallery or wallpaper app, the live wallpapers that are in video form will require a few additional steps.

You will need to download the Video to Wallpaper app from the Play Store and convert the video file enclosed in the zip to a live wallpaper that can be applied. Both the live and the static wallpapers come in 2412×1080 resolution, so you wouldn’t have to worry about quality.

OPPO Find X5 Pro live shot 2 — OPPO Find X5 Pro leaked live image

Coming to the OPPO Find X5 Pro itself, the flagship phone is rumored to be coming with a 2K AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, you get a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 shooter up front and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with OIS at the rear. The rear camera setup also includes another Sony IMX766 secondary lens and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 tertiary camera.

Under the hood, there’s the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that’s powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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OnePlus Y1S TV series to launch in India soon, with Android TV 11 & 20W speakers

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Jan 18, 2022

OnePlus is gearing up to launch new smart TVs in India soon, expanding its existing lineup. A new report has stated that these new TVs will be a part of the Y1S TV series and also revealed some of its key specifications as well.

According to 91Mobiles and known tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on launching new Y1S smart TVs in two sizes. This includes a 32 inch and 43 inch sizes. In other words, the two new models will also be available for purchase alongside the existing U1S, Y series, and Q1 lineup, which are being sold in India via Amazon, Flipkart, and the company’s official website as well.

Ishan further revealed certain key specifications of the upcoming Y1S TV series. The new OnePlus TVs will run on Android TV 11 OS and will feature Dolby Audio on its 20W speakers. The display will support HDR10+, with its connectivity options include dual band WiFi, which is an upgrade over the 2.4GHz only option on the existing models. Notably, this news is also in line with a previous report that talked about OnePlus launching new TVs in India soon. The new TVs will also take on the likes of other Chinese brands like Realme, Xiaomi, and others. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Android 12 brings a Kill Switch for 2G networking, Here’s why

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Jan 18, 2022

With the launch of the Android 12, Google launched its latest iteration of its popular Android operating system that offers new features, design, and colors. But one of the smaller features include a “kill switch” for 2G networking.

According to an ArsTechnica report, Electronic Frontier Foundation has been trying to kill off 2G since 2020 and is now praising Android 12 for its 2G kill switch. But this begs the question, why is Google and the EFF trying to kill off 2G, which was the cellular standard from years ago. Apparently, there is a very good reason for this, and it is privacy. Because the aging cellular standard lack security.

As of right now, carriers in the US have already started shutting down 3G networks, but the issue with modern handsets is that they still actively search for 2G service. As per the EEF “There are two main problems with 2G. First, it uses weak encryption between the tower and device that can be cracked in real time by an attacker to intercept calls or text messages. In fact, the attacker can do this passively without ever transmitting a single packet.”

The group further added that “The second problem with 2G is that there is no authentication of the tower to the phone, which means that anyone can seamlessly impersonate a real 2G tower and a phone using the 2G protocol will never be the wiser.” So turn off 2G connectivity, Android 12 users need to go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Allow 2G and toggle off the setting. The EEF has even urged Apple to follow suit with this move as well.

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OnePlus Nord 2 CE, Nord N20, OnePlus 10 Pro global edition, unified OS launch timeframe tipped

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Jan 18, 2022

OnePlus has recently launched the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone in China. The device is expected to release in global markets after a few months. Tipster Yogesh Brar’s new tweet sheds light on the timeline of upcoming OnePlus smartphones. Apart from phones, the company will be also announcing several other products in the coming months.

The tipster tweeted yesterday that starting from this month (January), OnePlus will be launching new smartphones, accessories, and TVs. Probably, he is talking about the Indian market. The company recently unveiled the OnePlus 9RT 5G and OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds.

Today, the tipster said that OnePlus’ next device for India is the OnePlus Nord CE 2 (or Nord 2 CE), which will be debuting in February. The same month will see the arrival of the Nord N20 in the European market.

OnePlus Nord 2 CE Renders Leak Featured B — OnePlus Nord 2 CE Renders

The Nord 2 CE is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.4inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, 64-megapixel triple cameras, Dimensity 900 chip, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, Android 12 OS, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. On the other hand, the Nord N20 5G is expected to arrive with mid-range specs. Its recently seen CAD renders have revealed that it will sport a punch-hole display and a triple camera unit/

The leak states that the OnePlus 10 Pro will be released in markets outside China in March. The company will begin rolling out the unified OS, which is said to be a mix of OxygenOS and ColorOS. He added that other devices such as smart TVs, ANC-enabled neckbands, and new earbuds are expected to launch in between the above-mentioned products.

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Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air launched in China

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