Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold becomes the cheapest horizontally foldable phone money can buy

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Jan 10, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold was released in April 2021 as the first foldable phone from Xiaomi, and while it did come with some really compelling specs, it also carried a seriously hefty price tag of 10,999 Yuan or around USD 1,725 for the 12GB + 512GB variant.

But less than a year later and it has now already become the cheapest horizontally foldable phone on the market.

The discount comes as part of the New Year’s Day festive spirit, with both the Gregorian and Chinese new year being just a month apart from each other in 2022. A price cut of 4,000 Yuan is being offered as part of the discount, effectively bringing down the price to 6,999 Yuan, which is less than USD 1,100. The sale will last until the end of January.

Of course, the phone never made it out of China despite rumors of a global launch surfacing just a few days following its announcement. The offer can thus only be availed in China, that too from only Xiaomi Mall on JD.com as of now.

Additionally, Xiaomi has also launched a Folding Screen Tiger Year gift box, priced at 8,999 yuan, which includes a Mi MIX Fold Ceramic Special Edition (16+512GB) and Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 Pro.

The Xiaomi MIX Fold uses a 6.52-inch external AMOLED screen, which still holds up as the largest external screen in a folding phone, despite more recent launches like the OPPO Find N. It’s also quite high-end with a refresh rate of 90Hz and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

Other specs include Snapdragon 888, 5020mAh battery with support for 67W wired fast charging, 108MP triple camera setup, and stereo 4-unit speakers.

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Future Apple iPads to sport up to 15 inch OLED displays made by BOE: Report

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2022

Known display maker BOE has recently converted one of its production sites in China to manufacture larger OLED displays for a next gen smartphones and other devices. Now, a new report has suggested that the new site will also supply future Apple iPads as well.

According to TheElec, the display manufacturer converted the facility to make larger OLED panels for a number of different electronic products. But one of its primary client would reportedly be the Cupertino based giant. For those unaware, BOE is currently the supplier of the iPhone 13 series’ OLED displays. In other words, it arrives as no surprise that both companies would expand their partnership to include other products from Apple as well.

This new facility will supply the smartphone brand with larger OLED displays, which will apparently reach 15 inches in size for what is said to be the next gen iPads. It was previously rumored that the iPhone maker is planning to launch iPads with larger displays in the future, so the new report is also in line with this estimation. Furthermore, the repurposed factory will be able to manufacture OLED displays with two layers of red, green, and blue emission, which would enable the future iPads to offer higher brightness from their screens.

Although, it is still too early to tell if BOE will be able to manufacture these panels at a commercial level owing to the complexity of the display technology. As of right now, Apple buys OLED panels from Samsung and LG as well, however, the company always seeks to expand its supply chain to avoid any risk associated with employing just one supplier. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.

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Tecno announces a new type of macro lens with the ability to extend from a phone’s body

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 10, 2022

Chinese smartphone maker Tecno has announced a new Telescopic Macro Lens tech that has the ability to extend from the body of the phone, helping improve the quality of macro images and the ease of taking them.

The official teaser video shows a proxy phone with a retractable lens. The lens, when extended, will allow a user to shoot pictures of a subject without the need for getting perilously close, which makes it quite ideal for wild stuff like snapping the scales of your favorite snake.

The company claims that the end result is comparable to that of the main camera and that the macro lens is capable of 5x optical zoom. A bigger aperture is also offered, allowing for better low-light performance.

And last but not least, Tecno has said that the design is quite compact and doesn’t need too much space, although specifics were not provided.

Of course, the phone featured in the video is nothing but a dummy that exists only in video, designed to show off the Telescopic Macro Lens tech. It is unclear when Tecno will be launching a phone with the same.

OPPO had teased a similar technology last month, except it had actually shown a phone with it in action. While the company hadn’t talked about its purpose at the time, it looks to be trying to achieve something akin to the tech from Tecno.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G launched in India for Rs 49,999 (~$676) with cashback offer

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) has gone official in India. The Snapdragon 888 chip edition of the device was announced for markets like the U.S. and Europe in the previous week. The variant that is heading to India is equipped with the Exynos 2100 chip.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications and features

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is shielded by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus protection. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device is equipped with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

The S21 FE features a 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and video calls. Its rear camera setup has an OIS-assisted 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and an OIS-enabled 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. The S21 FE offers photography features such as 30x Space Zoom, object eraser, dual recording, and so on. The device runs on One UI 4 flavored Android 12 OS.

The Exynos 2100 powered handset has LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. The device is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, 10W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Samsung will not be offering the power brick in the retail package of the S21 FE. It’s packed with other features like dual SIM support with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB-C port. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G price in India

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has arrived in two options in India such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 54,999 (~$742) and Rs 58,999 (~$796), respectively. With the introductory offer, the HDFC Bank card owners can get a Rs 5,000 cashback on both models between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. With the cashback, these models can be purchased for Rs 53,999 (~$729) and Rs 49,999 (~$676), respectively. The S21 FE can be bought through Amazon India and Samsung India’s website in colors like Graphite Olive, Lavender and White colors.

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OPPO A36 with Snapdragon 680 SoC, matte rear glass launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 10, 2022

OPPO has quietly launched a new budget smartphone in China called OPPO A36. The latest handset from the brand offers a high-refresh-rate display, a dual-camera setup, a Qualcomm processor, a matte glass finish on the rear, and a large battery.

OPPO A36 Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO A36 flaunts a matte glass panel on the rear with a rounded rectangular camera island on the top left corner. The rear glass features millions of crystalline structures, like on the OPPO Reno series.

On the front, the device sports a 6.56-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels (HD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a punch-hole at the top left corner. The screen covers 96% of the NTSC color gamut, 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and its brightness can go up to 600 nits. Finally, the display has an 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, can output 16.7 million colors and has a pixel density of 269 PPI.

As for optics, it houses a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, it uses an 8MP shooter.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and has a MicroSD card slot to further expand the storage by up to 1TB.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0. GNSS (BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the required sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As far as the size and weight are concerned, the smartphone measures 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4mm in dimensions and weighs 185g. Last but not least, it gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

OPPO A36 Price and Availability

The OPPO A36 comes in a single 8GB + 256GB memory configuration in China priced at ¥1,599 ($251). It can be availed in either of these two color options – Cloudly Black and Qingchuan Blue.

The phone is up for pre-order at a discounted price tag of ¥1,499 ($235). It will start shipping to customers from January 14.

Oppo Pad to support 33W charging & Cross Platform integration

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Jan 10, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, we have covered a couple of reports and rumors related to the Oppo Pad. Now, a certification has revealed another key specification of the upcoming tablet while a tipster has shared other new information as well.

According to known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, the Chinese smartphone brand is testing and completing optimizations for the tablet that will reportedly feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 platform. Furthermore, the tipster added that the brand is also testing cross platform integration on the tablet as well. Through this, the Oppo Pad would be able to support multi device connections with other smartphones, tablets, notebooks, TVs, and other platforms. Notably, cross platform integration might be the company’s attempt on bring its different products closer together.

Additionally, it was also revealed that the Oppo Pad has just been spotted on China’s 3C certification database as well. This listing had revealed that the tablet will feature fast charging support up to 33W. Unfortunately, this was all the information the tipster shared at the moment, although, he had previously also revealed that the tablet would supposedly sport an 11 inch LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Other features include, an 8 megapixel camera on the front and a 13 megapixel Hynix Hi336 sensor on the rear. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 870 SoC powers the device along with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The tipster added that the device will house a large 8,080mAh battery, and we now know that it will support 33W fast charging as well.

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Deal: Get Blackview BV8800 Rugged Smartphone for $199.99 (Retail Price $275)

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Jan 10, 2022

Blackview is giving an amazing deal on its latest rugged smartphone the Blackview BV8800. The smartphone which retails for $275 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $199.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is limited to the first 500 units only. Thereafter the price will increase to $239.99. This early bird offer starts on 10 January and ends on 14 January 2022, PT.

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Blackview BV8800 at $199.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

Blackview BV8800 rugged smartphone is designed to meet every need of an adventure lover and globe trotter. The stylish smartphone is powered by a massive 8380mAh battery that can easily give you 720 hours of standby time and 34 hours of continuous music playback. The smartphone supports 33W fast charging and also reverse charge and comes with a Type-C charging interface.

The smartphone features a 6.58-inch FHD+ fluid display with 2408 x 1080p resolution and 480nits brightness. Unlike other smartphones in this price segment that generally offer a 60Hz refresh rate, Blackview BV8800 comes with a 90Hz refresh rate that gives you an immersive and smoother viewing experience.

Powered by MediaTek Helio G96 4G Octa-Core processor, the smartphone packs 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB internal storage. With an AnTuTu benchmark score of 301167, the phone assures you superior performance in data processing, multi-tasking, response time, and visuals. Moreover, with a 3D copper pipe liquid cooling technology the smartphone temperature is regulated even when the performance rams up.

BV8800 comes with a quad rear camera setup with a 50MP AI main camera with night vision function, 20MP IR night vision sensor, 2MP depth sensor, and 8MP ultra-wide lens. The main camera features an improved light sensitivity and color fidelity, which captures striking texture and color every time you snap a photo. The 20MP IR night vision camera, backed by two IR LEDs, makes wonders for photos and videos in complete darkness. Also for people who travel a lot and rent rooms and houses all the time, the night vision camera comes in handy as it can help in detecting a hidden pinhole camera and burglar activities in the dark thereby ensuring your privacy and safety.

For your selfies, you have a Samsung ® ISOCELL 3P9 16MP sensor in the front. It’s powered by Tetrapixel™ technology that increases light sensitivity to enhance image quality in both bright and dark lighting conditions.

Other interesting features include HDR, Night mode, PortraitColor, and Underwater mode. Apart from these, the BV8800 supports cinematic 2k video recording that supports 30 frames per second so you can capture your favorite moments in stunning detail, just as you remember them. Basically, this highly unified camera system can back you up to shoot in any conditions, day or night, wide or ultra-wide, on land or underwater.

With an IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certification, the phone shows outstanding resistance to water, dust, shock, and drop. Basically, an ordinary mainstream phone cannot match the toughness and durability of this waterproof and drop-proof smartphone.

Running on the newly-launched Doke OS 3.0 (based on Android 11)Blackview BV8800 features intuitive gestures to navigate, smart app pre-loading, more user-friendly design, and an upgraded notebook supporting recording, handwriting, reminding, and encryption. Other features include a fingerprint sensor, power button 2-in-1 key for more speedy unlock, a customized function button for 7 function shortcuts and quick access, multi-functional NFC, etc.

Blackview BV8800 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $199.99 only at AliExpress. This early bird offer is limited to the first 500 units only and starts on 10 January and ends on 14 January 2022 PT. So place your order before the deal expires.

Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro Now Support 64-bit Applications, Here’s How to Enable It

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Jan 10, 2022

Xiaomi recently just announced its Xiaomi 12 series in its December Flagship Launch Event. It announced the Xiaomi 12X, its budget Flagship sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Chipset, and its fully-fledged flagships, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, both sporting the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood.

Besides the higher base clock, greater CPU and GPU performance, one thing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 offers over the Snapdragon 870 is its support for 64-bit applications. This is because of the newer ARMv9 architecture present on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which includes the newer ARM Cortex A510 and Cortex X2 cores that run on 64-bit instruction sets.

One of Xiaomi China’s official spokespersons, Cici_Laowei on Weibo, shared that with the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro supporting 64-bit applications, here’s how you can upgrade your current 32-bit applications to its 64-bit counterpart.

First, open up your Xiaomi App Gallery, then select “Application Upgrade” on the left of the app gallery’s starting page.

Next, you should see a 64-bit sticker next to the app(in the example below, the Starbucks app now has a 64-bit version to be upgraded) and you may now select to upgrade the available apps to 64-bit with a simple click.

Xiaomi also mentions why you should upgrade your apps to 64-bit is because the 64-bit versions consume less battery compared to the 32-bit versions of the app.

cici-laowei-weibo-xiaomi-12-64-bit — Xiaomi’s Cici Laowei on Weibo sharing her Xiaomi 12 endurance with 64 bit apps

Xiaomi’s Cici_Laowei shared that after upgrading to 64-bit, her Xiaomi 12’s battery life had a massive boost. From 9 am till night, the Xiaomi 12 lasted her throughout the day with 25% battery left to spare. Her detailed usage was 5 hours and 31 minutes of screen on time(SOT) and a usage time of 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Xiaomi 12 All Colors — Xiaomi 12 all colours

Note that the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are now available on Giztop for $699 and $899 respectively.

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Google executive goes all out against Apple for not incorporating RCS into iMessage

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 10, 2022

Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s vice president for Android, Chrome OS, Play, Photos, and Chrome, has tossed perhaps the harshest remarks at Apple yet for its iMessage policy. Accusing Apple of using iMessage to sell more iPhones, he linked the strategy to promoting bullying and peer pressure.

The comments come in the form of a tweet that shared a Wall Street Journal article about iMessage’s dominance and how it has led youngsters that own Androids to feel alienated from their iOS counterparts:

Apple’s iMessage lock-in is a documented strategy. Using peer pressure and bullying as a way to sell products is disingenuous for a company that has humanity and equity as a core part of its marketing. The standards exist today to fix this. https://t.co/MiQqMUOrgn

— Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) January 8, 2022

The “documented strategy” the VP is likely referring to is a 2016 email from Apple’s Phil Schiller that recently came to light during the legal tussle with Epic, where the executive expressed that “moving iMessage to Android will hurt us more than help us.”

A similar comment was also made by Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering at Apple: “iMessage on Android would simply serve to remove an obstacle to iPhone families giving their kids Android phones.”

Lockheimer’s comments are a part of the mounting barrage from Google against Apple for its refusal to adopt the RCS standard.

RCS or Rich Communication Services is Google’s answer to iMessage and aims to modernize SMS with features we have grown used to on various chat apps like typing indicators, read receipts, high-quality photos, and more.

iMessage should not benefit from bullying. Texting should bring us together, and the solution exists. Let’s fix this as one industry. 💚💙 https://t.co/18k8RNGQw4

— Android (@Android) January 8, 2022

If Apple opens up the walled garden iMessage is currently to Google Messages, the Google executive insinuates it would reduce the pressure on teens to get an iPhone. iMessage has become a must-have tool for teens in the US, failure to use which does result in bullying, just as the WSJ report says.

Not only that but iPhones and Androids will finally be able to communicate with each other in perfect harmony without having to worry about security. Currently, chats on iMessage are only encrypted when there’s an iPhone at both ends. But when an Android user comes into the picture, chat bubbles turn green and security risks begin to creep in.

Sure, in countries like the US, the green bubble situation isn’t that common of an occurrence considering a whopping 87% of teens own an iPhone. But elsewhere, Android users outnumber Apple users 3 to 1, and the lack of proper compatibility between RCS and iMessage means it’s near impossible to fully secure messaging on iMessage.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro confirmed to launch in India on January 19

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 10, 2022

At the end of the Xiaomi 11i series launch live stream, the company teased the arrival of yet another 120W fast-charging smartphone dubbed as ‘The HyperPhone’. Today, the firm has officially revealed the handset and its launch date for India.

The upcoming ‘Xiaomi HyperPhone’ is nothing but the Xiaomi 11T Pro, just like we expected. This smartphone has been confirmed to launch in India on January 19.

For the unaware, the Xiaomi 11T Pro was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 11T in mid-September 2021. It debuted as the first handset with 120W fast charging outside mainland China. Nearly four months after its initial release, the phone is finally set to make its way to India.

Although we know everything about this device, Xiaomi India has a dedicated page on its website, which will be disclosing the key features of the phone in the coming days.

Apart from 120W fast charging, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also features other interesting specs. These include Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz 10-bit AMOLED display with Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass Victus.

Other features include 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (telemacro) triple camera setup on the rear, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atomos-supported dual stereo speakers tuned by Harmon Kardon, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, and 5,000mAh battery.

Tencent to acquire Black Shark, as it seeks to step into the Metaverse: Report

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2022

A new report has just revealed that Tencent Group is planning on buying the Black Shark brand and integrating it with its own Content Business Group. The move from the company arrives as it apparently plans to step into the Metaverse.

The news arrives from 36Kr and multiple independent sources who stated that the Chinese tech giant aims on acquiring the gaming smartphone maker. It adds that the gaming smartphone making company will also undergo a business transformation after the acquisition process is complete. In other words, Black Shark as a brand would likely see an expansion once the transaction is completed.

This diversification process will reportedly grow to include VR (Virtual Reality) based technologies and devices. So, the software content for VR will be provided by Tencent while Black Shark manufactures the hardware. For those unaware, the gaming smartphone brand is a relatively young company that was established back in 2017 and was backed by another Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi. As of right now, Xiaomi is the majority shareholder, holding around 46.4 percent stake in Black Shark. Unfortunately, Tencent has yet to official comment on this news at the moment.

Although, with tech companies moving towards the AR/VR field, especially after the introduction of the Metaverse, it was only a matter of time before the Chinese company would also make its move. Back in Q3 2021, the brand had even filed for a number of trademarks for technologies for the Metaverse. While the company has yet to confirm this news, it makes sense that the group would seek out an experienced brand that has its own facilities for R&D and manufacturing to build a platform through which its content can be accessed.

This isn’t something new either, since Facebook had previously acquired Oculus in the past to fill up the hardware gap in its plans to provide both VR content along with the devices that allows you to access the VR world. Another source added that Tencent was likely in contact with all AR/VR related projects on the market, such as HTC. But since the group is known for a number of its popular gaming titles in the market, it isn’t odd that it chose Black Shark. Both brands have also previously partnered up for the latter’s gaming smartphones as well.

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OnePlus 10 Pro teaser confirms 2K LTPO 2.0 120Hz panel and 1Hz Always-on display

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Jan 10, 2022

OnePlus is all set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone, dubbed OnePlus 10 Pro tomorrow, i.e. on 11th January in its home country China. The company is also taking pre-orders for the device.

Ahead of the official launch, many details have already been leaked online and the company itself has shared some key features through teaser posters. Now, the brand has shared more details about the screen.

The new teaser confirms that the OnePlus 10 Pro will come with Samsung’s LTPO 2.0 display that offers a 2K+ screen resolution and a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the phone is touted to be the world’s first to come with a 1Hz Always-on display.

As the name indicates, in the always-on display feature, the screen remains active on the device during sleep mode, making it easy for the users to check time as well as some other important information and notifications without having to unlock the phone.

In a recent teaser, the brand had revealed the front design of the upcoming smartphone, showcasing that it features minimal bezels, rounded corners, and a single punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner of the screen.

The device has also been confirmed to be the first to come pre-installed with OPPO’s latest ColorOS 12.1 in the Chinese market. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC wired charging 50W AirVOOC wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging.

As for the camera department, the phone will have a second-generation Hasselblad camera module on the back panel, consisting of a 48-megapixel lens, a 50-megapixel sensor, and an 8-megapixel sensor for the triple-camera setup. On the front side, it will be equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

To know more about this flagship smartphone in terms of specs and features, as well as its pricing and availability details, we will have to wait for a few more hours for the official launch event tomorrow.

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Moto G71 5G launched in India with Snapdragon 695, 50MP triple cameras, 13 5G bands

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2022

Moto G71 5G is the latest Motorola phone to launch in India. Last month, the company unveiled the Moto G51 5G as India’s first phone with Snapdragon 480 Plus. Now, the G71 has arrived as the country’s first Snapdragon 696 powered handset. It offers key features like 13 5G bands, a near-stock version of Android, an AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel triple camera setup, and a large battery.

Moto G71 5G specifications and features

The Moto G71 5G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution, offers up to 700 nits of brightness, and DCI-P3 color gamut. However, it supports only a regular refresh rate of 60Hz. The handset runs on a near-stock version of Android 11, and it comes with a business-grade security feature called ThinkShield for Mobile. The My UX UI onboard brings support for simple customizations on the device.

The Snapdragon 695 chip fuels the Moto G71 5G. The device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage. For additional storage, it features a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is packed with a 5,000mAh battery, which thankfully supports 33W TurboCharge technology.

The Moto G71 5G’s rear shell has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The ultrawide lens can double as a depth sensor. For selfies, the device is equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera. The G71 5G comes with an IP52 water-repellant construction and it offers other features like dual SIM with 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G71 5G price in India

The Moto G71 5G is priced at Rs 18,999 (~$256). Its first sale is scheduled to begin at 12 PM (local time) on Jan. 19. The handset can be purchased through Flipkart in colors like Neptune Green and Arctic Blue.

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UGREEN USB-C Hub: 6-in-1 solution for enhancing your productivity

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Jan 10, 2022

UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Hub which generally retails for $25.99 is now available at a discounted price of $17.28 with a coupon(30CHUB4K) only at Amazon US. Also, an additional 5% discount coupon is available as a page clip-on.

WHERE TO BUY

UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Hub at $17.28 @Amazon US

UGREEN USB C Hub is a 6-in-1 adapter that enhances your productivity. The adapter supports 4K@60Hz resolution when connected to a 4K monitor and lets you enjoy a crystal clear visual experience by mirroring or extending your screen using the HDMI port. The USB 3.0 ports support up to 5Gbps transmission speed and enable easy and effortless data transfer for your smartphones, tablets, hard drive, and more.

The 6-in-1 hub is made with an aluminum exterior body which gives it a classic look and the braided nylon cable ensures both the quality and durability of your device. The lightweight and slim design make the hub highly portable. You can easily carry it in your pocket or handbag making it perfect for business trips and leisure travels.

UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C hub is widely compatible. It supports almost all Type C devices and Thunderbolt 3 devices like MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook M1, iMac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Dell, HP, etc

Key Features:

6 – in 1 USB C HUB
1 x 4K@60Hz HDMI Output
3 x USB 3.0 Ports
1 x microSD/SD card reader ( highest speed up to 104MB/S )
Lightweight and portable design
Sleek aluminum exterior body
Fast and reliable data transfer
Broad compatibility
Durable and qualitative design

Please note that as a limited-time offer UGREEN is giving a discount on the 6-in-1 USB C HUB. Thus you can now buy the hub for a discounted price of $17.28 only(Coupon: 30CHUB4K) at Amazon US. Also, an additional 5% discount coupon is available as a page clip-on.

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UGREEN manufactures and builds consumer electronics and accessories that use leading technological innovations and are available to everyday consumers at affordable costs. The brand focuses on creating excellent products with expert audio engineering without breaking the bank.

OPPO A16K poster reveals Indian pricing, design, key features

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2022

It was reported last month that OPPO is gearing to launch the OPPO A16K mid-range phone by early January 2022 in India. Mahesh Telecom has shared a poster of the device that reveals its pricing, configuration, and color variants of the device. It appears that it may not take too long for the A16K to go official.

OPPO A16k price in India (rumored)

The OPPO A16k poster shows that it will carry a price tag of Rs 10,490. At this price, the device will offer 3G GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It is unclear whether the company will be offering in other variants. The handset will come in two colors such as black and blue.

OPPO A16k specifications

The poster further reveals that the OPPO A16k has a 6.52-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It will offer an HD+ resolution and an eye care feature that will probably protect eyes from harmful blue light emitted by the screen. The device will run on Android 11, which is likely to be overlaid with ColorOS 11.1.

The device will offer users a 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back. The frontside of the phone features a 5-megapixel snapper. It is backed by a 4,230mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It will be sporting a slim design measuring only 7.8mm in thickness. The device lacks a fingerprint scanner.

While the A16k is a new phone for India, it has already launched in the Philippines back in November 2020. It’s a toned-down edition of the OPPO A16, which came with specs like a 6.52-inch HD+ display, Android 11, 13-megapixel triple cameras, an 8-megapixel front camera, Helio G35, 4 GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. The A16k is likely to feature the Helio G35 chip.

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Xiaomi MIX 5 Pro may feature Surge C2, camera configurations leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2022

Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi MIX 5 series of flagship phones. The lineup may include two models such as Xiaomi MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro. A fresh report claims that the Pro model could be equipped with the Surge C2 ISP.

The Xiaomi MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro have respective shortened model numbers such as L1A and L1. Xiaomi offered its first Surge ISP called the Surge C1 with the Xiaomi MIX Fold last year. According to Xiaomiui, the “MIPISEL” feature has been found in the Mi code of the MIX 5 Pro. It relates to the Surge C1 chip, which was found on the MIX Fold and the company’s unannounced flip phone. The MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro are likely to differ in two departments: camera sensors and camera processor.

The report states that the second-generation Surge C2 ISP or the existing Surge C1 could be made available on the MIX 5 Pro. It further states that the MIX 5 may feature the Surge C1 chip. At present, there are no details available on the features of the C2.

To recollect, the Surge C1 controlled the multi-functional telephoto camera that was coupled with the liquid-lens technology on the MIX Fold. The 3A algorithm of the Surge C1 regulated autofocus, automatic white balance, and automatic exposure simultaneously. It assisted MIX Fold users to capture better shots in low-light conditions.

Xiaomi MIX 5, MIX 5 Pro camera details

The Xiaomi MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro will have a 48-megapixel front-facing camera. The MIX 5’s rear camera setup will have an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel (8192 x 6144 pixels resolution) main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom. On the other side, the MIX 5 Pro will have an OIS-ready 50-megapixel (8192 x 6144 pixels resolution) primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel lens with 5x optical zoom.

The resolution of 8192 x 6144 pixels resolution is associated with 50-megapixel Sony sensors such as IMX766 and IMX707. Hence, the MIX 5 and MIX 5 Pro models may come equipped with these camera sensors.

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Li Jie appointed as President of OnePlus China to lead business operations

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2022

Last year, OnePlus was merged with OPPO and the company’s founder and CEO Pete Lau rejoined OPPO as a Chief Product Officer along with continuing with his existing role of being the chief executive officer at OnePlus.

Today, Pete Lau has announced that Li Jie will be the President of OnePlus China and he will be responsible for the company’s operation in the Chinese market.

Li Jie had joined OPPO in the year 2010 and during his 11 years of working at OPPO, he has played many roles, ranging from product planning for the Find series smartphones, including strategic planning of hardware, and product roadmap. He also served as the Head of User Operations for the company in China.

He says that he aims to act as a bridge between OnePlus and its customers to better convert the voice of the customers to his team. He is also hoping to provide better products and services to expand the brand’s footprints.

The development comes at a time when the company is gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones under the OnePlus 10 lineup. It has already started taking pre-orders for the OnePlus 10 Pro, which is set to officially launch on 11th January in the Chinese market. If the reports are to be believed, then the global release of the device could take place sometime around March or April.

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Redmi K50 Pro render and case leak reveals upcoming smartphone’s design

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2022

Xiaomi has already teased the upcoming Redmi K50 series smartphones and has also confirmed that the devices will go official in the month of February. As the name indicates, the phones will launch as a successor to the Redmi K40 lineup.

Now, ahead of the official launch, a render of the Redmi K50 Pro has surfaced online, showcasing the phone’s design. Also, we have exclusive images of the phone’s case, which is in line with the leaked renders, confirming the phone’s design.

Redmi K50 Pro Render Leak — Image Credit: Xiaomiui.net

The leaked render of the Redmi K50 Pro reveals that the smartphone will come with a single punch-hole cutout in the top-center position and the display will have rounded corners, similar to the phone’s body.

On the back, the device will have a camera module placed in the top-left corner. The black-colored square section will hold the three camera sensors in a triangular format and a silver-colored rectangular section will house the LED flash. The render also reveals that there will be a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor.

We have exclusive images of the transparent silicone case for the Redmi K50 Pro smartphone which, as mentioned above, is in line with the leaked render. This pretty much confirms this to be the phone’s final design.

As for the specifications, it is said that the 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor will be coupled with a 13-megapixel OV13B10 ultra-wide angle lens. The third sensor could be a 2-megapixel GC02M1 or an 8-megapixel OV08A10 macro lens. It could feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the smartphone will come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It will also feature a dual VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation unit with a large surface area.

The company has revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,700mAh battery and will have support for 120W fast charging which can fully charge the device within 17 minutes. We expect the phone to come running the latest Android 12 operating system with the newly released MIUI 13 custom user interface.

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Apple iPhone SE with 5G support expected to launch in March

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2022

Apple has an affordable iPhone in the form of iPhone SE and the company is now gearing up to launch a third-generation model. Ahead of the device getting official, several details have already been leaked online.

Now, a new report claims that the new Apple iPhone SE, which is said to come with support for 5G connectivity, could go official sometime in March or April this year at an Apple event.

According to the report from Mark Gurman in Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is expected to host its first major event of this year sometime in March or April, and similar to previous events, this one will also be conducted virtually.

Reports indicate that the upcoming iPhone SE could get launched at this upcoming event from the tech giant and will apparently be the focus of the event. Apple has a track record of launching new products at an event in March or April so the event is likely to happen.

Based on the previous leaks and reports, the iPhone SE 2022 will be similar to the model available right now in terms of design but will arrive with better specifications. It will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals.

The phone is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

It will be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

A recent estimate from J.P. Morgan claims that the upcoming iPhone SE could lure nearly 1.4 billion low to mid-range Android phone users as well as about 300 million older iPhone model users.

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John Deere unveils autonomy kit that allows its tractors function unmanned

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 9, 2022

The autonomous vehicle transformation is fast catching up with the agricultural sector with the announcement by John Deere of an autonomous tractor. Agricultural automation has been improving gradually over the years and this is certainly a milestone in the sector.
Agricultural equipment maker John Deere says the fully autonomous tractor combines machine learning with the company’s GPS-powered auto-steer features in its operation. The tractor allows the farmer to remotely monitor the equipment while also engaged in other activities. This means the farmer can take his hands off the wheel of the tractor, leave the cab completely or be elsewhere and still have the tractor do his bidding using his smartphone.

John Deere has reiterated that the autonomous tractor is not a demo and production will commence this fall. The company says it is not a concept machine and had been under development for several years.

John Deere has been at the heart of the silent transformation in agricultural automation, with several tailor-made solutions to different aspects of the agricultural ecosystem. Auto-steer systems which use GPS to locate and guide tractors are at the heart of farm automation. Farmers first map the boundaries of their fields either with beacons or a drive around the perimeter. Thereafter a dedicated software plots a route which can then be finetuned by the driver if necessary. Indeed, John Deere says its AutoTrac solution has been evolving for 20 years and the new move builds on these solutions.

The autonomy kit includes six pairs of stereo cameras to get a full view around the tractor, and this combines with machine vision algorithms for a seamless movement and navigation of obstacles by the tractor. The tractor could work for 8 hours on a full tank, and there are humans in the loop, the teleoperators — a call center of third-party contractors.
When the actual models come into circulation, that’s when a full evaluation of the new autonomous tractor could be done. For now, we await the release of the equipment to tie some loose ends like pricing and full specs.

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