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Midea Robozone unveils new ‘obode’ brand, with P8 Vacuum Cleaner being its first product

Midea Robozone has just unveiled a new brand called ‘obode.’ This brand also release smart cleaning solutions based technology like its parent company, with its first product being the Obode P8 Vacuum Cleaner.

Midea

Obode will be launching the P8 auto self cleaning mopping robot vacuum in the US and UK markets later this year, in Spring. It feature mod pads that can clean itself through a cleaning agent and also supports ToF LDS Navigation, smart automatic water replenishment, and a customizable app as well. The new robot vacuum cleaner is designed to offer its users a powerful cleaning to users’ homes.

Furthermore, the P8 also an advanced AIoT product from the newly unveiled brand and is a designed for medium to large sized homes. For added convenience, you can control every aspect of the P8 through the specialized obode Life Application. According to Alice Shaw, Head of Global Marketing Center at Midea Robozone “Obode wants to bring the life enhancing home technologies and bold aesthetics found in “cyberpunk” stories into reality.

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The official further added that “As change accelerates in 2022, from how we work to how we shop and live, the company hopes to create a smarter, easier world where the small tasks don’t take time away from achieving the big goals.” The obode P8 is set to go live on 9th February 2021. The top end model will be available for a price of 1,099 US Dollars, but will be offered for almost half off 599 US Dollars if you sign up on the official page for the discount coupon.

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12 mysterious Xiaomi devices spotted, launch expected in Q2 2022

Xiaomi is known for releasing new devices every now and then, although not as frequent as Realme. That said, we haven’t seen many launches from the company in the last few months due to supply shortages. But it looks like the coming months will be busy for the firm.

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Xiaomi Mi series of flagships throughout the years

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi is working on 12 mysterious devices. Going by their model numbers, six of them will likely be a part of the same lineup with some tweaks for different regions, while the remaining six will be part of another.

The model numbers of all these devices mention their tentative launch timeline as April 2022. For the uninitiated, the first four characters of Xiaomi’s model numbers denote the year and month of release. Since there are multiple models, they may slowly roll out throughout Q2 2022.

Coming to model numbers, as we mentioned earlier, there are two series – 22041216 and 22041219. Per the IMEI database, the former group includes one Xiaomi-branded device, three Redmi-branded devices, and two POCO-branded devices. Similarly, the latter lineup consists of four Redmi-branded devices and two POCO-branded devices.

Here are all the model numbers in detail.

Xiaomi 22041216

  • 22041216G
    • Brand: POCO
  • 22041216C
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041216I
    • Brand: Xiaomi
  • 22041216UC
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041216UI
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041216UG
    • Brand: POCO

Xiaomi 22041219

  • 22041219I
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041219C
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041219G
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041219NY
    • Brand: Redmi
  • 22041219PG
    • Brand: POCO
  • 22041219PI
    • Brand: POCO

If you notice clearly, we haven’t mentioned the upcoming products as smartphones. Instead, we used the generic term ‘devices’. That’s because Xiaomi has re-entered the tablet category with the launch of the Xiaomi Pad 5 series last year.

What we are trying to say is one of the two aforementioned families of products could be tablets. Anyway, we wouldn’t dwell on this idea much as we don’t expect Xiaomi to release six variations of a single tablet.

Having said that, we expect to learn more about the above-listed devices in the coming days.

 

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10S gets MIUI 13 Stable update for testers in China

Xiaomi released the MIUI 13 at the end of December 2021. Since then, the company has been rolling out the Android-12 based UI to multiple devices that have signed up for the beta program. And now, the update comes to the Mi 10S.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi released the MIUI 13 stable update for Mi 10S in China. The update carries version number V13.0.1.0.SGACNXM, and is 4.7GB in size.

As a “Stable Beta,” the update is only available for testers who are part of the beta program. If the testers don’t find any issues with this build, the update will likely soon roll out to regular users in batches.

Xiaomi is expected to start pushing stable release for the general public from late January. As the Mi 10S comes in the initial badge to receive the stable update, regular users can expect the MIUI 13 update to arrive for their devices by the end of January.

So far, Xiaomi has rolled out stable Android 12 based MIUI 13 updates for multiple devices including Mi 11 series, Redmi K40 series, MIX 4, and Xiaomi Pad 5 series. And going by the initial list of eligible Xiaomi devices, the update is expected to arrive for many more handsets before the end of the month. So stay tuned.

 

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Realme GT Neo2 DragonBall Z limited Edition Unboxing & First impression

The Realme GT Neo2 Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition is Realme’s innovative attempt at bringing your childhood anime nostalgia to a 2021 smartphone. Paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the limited-edition smartphone went on its first sale in China on January 7 at a promotional price of RMB 2699, equivalent to 424 USD.

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Dragon Ball is one of the best-known Japanese Anime on this planet. And clearly, we’ve been waiting for this edition for so long. Over the years, Realme has earned a reputation for bringing unique designs on its smartphones, so today we’re quite excited to bring you the unboxing and first hands-on with the GT Neo2 DBZ limited edition. 

To start off, let’s see what we get inside the box.

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This limited-edition model comes with heavily customized packaging. On the surface of the box, you can see three images of the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball Z series — Goku, shown in three states, as an adult, super Saiyan, and super Saiyan 3. And on the side, there’s an interesting detail of the Dragon-ball Radar, which is used to find the location of the dragon balls. 

REalme GT2 Pro DBZ edition hands-on unboxed

Open the box, and you will get a cover printed with Goku in super Sayan 3 and the strongest opponent of Dragon Ball Z, Kid Buu. 

REalme GT2 Pro DBZ edition hands-on stickers

And it comes with a wealth of character stickers and a collection card of the Dragon. This is truly a wonderful gift for DBZ fans. I clearly remember in my childhood I was always fascinated with the concept of dragons and even wished they existed in this world. And I always thought it would be even better if it was a dragon from the planet Namiak.

REalme GT2 Pro DBZ edition hands-on FEATURED

Under the cover, you’ll find the limited-edition phone. It features a glass back with an orange and blue paint job in a matte finish. The frame of the device is also blue-painted, which reminds us of the overalls worn by Goku. But to be honest, the color scheme looks a bit strange and is not very close to the original tone of the anime. 

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The most obvious customized detail is the famous ‘Wisdom’ Kanji alongside the phone’s camera module, which is a signature symbol of Goku throughout the entire anime. Apart from the design, the phone is no different from the standard version of the Realme GT Neo 2. Despite having ‘GT’ in the name of the phone, the entire custom look of the limited edition is based on Goku’s character from Z series instead of the later GT TV-series.

Unfortunately, after this sim-card pin that’s inspired by the four-star Dragon Ball, there are no more customized accessories in the package. The charging kit is the same as what we found in the standard version. 

REalme GT2 Pro DBZ edition hands-on goku charging

Now, let’s look at its software. The lock screen also has the character, themes, and custom icons inspired by the anime. And when you activate the GT mode for the best performance, it will give you a short anime scene showing seven dragon balls have been collected, and you’re just summoning the dragon. In addition, when you use the included 65W charger for charging, the display will bring an animated effect that looks like Goku gathering energy back. And when the phone gets fully charged, Goku in the background will transform into a Super Saiyan.

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Although as a fan of Dragon Ball, I wished I could see more customizations, I’m still happy to actually have it in my hand, especially considering this is the first time we are seeing a customized phone of Dragon Ball Z. 

Hey Realme, make sure to continue this cooperation, okay?

And if you are interested to know more about the phone itself, you can click the link here and check out our the Realme GT Neo 2 review. 

So what do you think of this DBZ limited version phone? Please leave your comments down below.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra could feature the same camera hardware as the predecessor Xiaomi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi has already taken wraps off the Xiaomi 12 series in China. However, the series misses the much-rumored Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Rumors are rife that the device may launch soon since leaks for the phone are popping quite frequently. Now, DigitalChatStation reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra may have the same camera hardware as the predecessor.

According to the tipster, the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra will feature the same 50MP + 48MP + 48MP cameras of the last year’s Xiaomi 11 Ultra. If we take a look in detail, the Xiaomi 11 Ultra was launched with a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2 main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 48MP telephoto camera with 5x zoom. These are three lenses, however, previous rumors suggest a quad-camera setup on the device.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra

The last case render which we revealed showed an asymmetrical rear camera system. Having said that, if we go by the tipster’s claim the phone may have the first three lenses the same as the predecessor, but we expect it to carry another lens. The tipster has a mention of a super-telephoto periscope lens in his post, which could actually be the fourth sensor.

As of now, these are just rumors, and we do not have any official confirmation. Now, it remains to be seen what the company officially brings with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. In case you are unaware, previous rumors have revealed that the phone won’t have a secondary display at the back.

xiaomi 12 ultra case

The phone will feature a single screen at the front. It is expected to be a 6.6-inch 2K AMOLED panel. The phone will come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and have 120W fast charging support.

As for its launch, it was recently revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra may debut after the Chinese Spring festival i.e. by mid or end of February.

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Huawei to launch new Nova series phone soon, live images spotted on TENAA

Earlier this week, we had reported on a mysterious Huawei smartphone being spotted on China’s TENAA database. The listing revealed a number of key specs of the device and its model number, but we didn’t know the official name of the handset. But now, live images have confirmed that it is a part of the Nova series of smartphones.

Huawei

Looking at the TENAA listing, we can see the smartphone in all of its glory. While the database still doesn’t reveal its official name, the rear panel of the device clearly showcases the Nova branding. In other words, the Chinese tech giant is working on a new 4G enabled handset that will be powered by HarmonyOS. The device carries the model number JLN-AL00 and sports a 6.78 inch LCD screen that has a resolution of 1080 x 2388px.

Furthermore, our initial report had found that the mysterious Huawei smartphone will sport five cameras overall. And now, we can see that the upcoming Nova series model will feature a quad camera setup on a large oval module that is situated on the top left corner of the rear panel. This module houses two large sensors, which are likely its 08-megapixel primary sensor and the 8 megapixel secondary camera. On the other hand, the two smaller sensors between the two are a pair of 2 megapixel sensors.

Huawei

Notably, its design is quite similar to the Honor 50 SE, especially from the rear. We can even see the device in a new blue color variant, and it is expected to arrive in a black and white variant too. It measures 164.64 × 75.55 × 7.94mm in dimensions and 191 grams in weight. The device will also be powered by a 3,900mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging and runs an unknown 2.4GHz octa core processor paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

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Alleged POCO F4 Pro+ gets certified by EEC, launch imminent

A new device from POCO carrying model number 22021211G has made an appearance on EEC and it is most likely the POCO F4 Pro+. The EEC document was published on Tuesday and was first registered last year on December 29th.

The POCO F4 Pro+ will probably be the global variant of the soon-to-launch Chinese Redmi K50 Pro+ device, and will be a successor of sorts to the POCO F3 that was released in March 2021. The POCO F3 never had a Pro variant, let alone a Pro+ model, so the new device could be signaling a new strategy.

POCO F4 Pro+ EEC certification

As seen in the above image (via Xiaomiui), the EEC certificate does not delve into any of the specifications of the device. Still, we have had a few leaks in the past, revealing bits about its Chinese variant — Redmi K50 Pro+ — and we can be sure of both models coming with near-identical specs.

The Redmi K50 Pro+ and POCO F4 Pro+ will thus likely be coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, although there are chances of them being powered by the Dimensity 9000 as well. The handset will also feature a dual VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation unit with a large surface area and pack a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Redmi K50 Pro Render Leak
Redmi K50 Pro render leak by Xiaomiui

The Redmi K50 Pro+ has been confirmed to go live sometime next month, meaning the POCO F4 Pro+ will likely be launched globally a few weeks later. March 2022 is the most likely date for a release considering the POCO F3 made its debut during the same month last year.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 with UNISOC T618 arrives in India for Rs 17,999(~$244)

After passing a few local certifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has finally arrived in India. The Galaxy Tab A8 comes as a successor to the Galaxy Tab A7 launched earlier in the country. It brings a UNISOC chipset under the hood and has a large 10.5-inch display.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is priced at Rs 17,999(~$244) in India and comes in Grey, Silver, and Pink colors. The tablet will go on sale starting from January 17 at 12 noon on sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung’s official website.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India

Interestingly, the buyers will get a Rs 2,000(~$27) cashback on select debit and credit cards. The tablet also comes with a Book Cover accessory for Rs 999(~$14).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India Specifications 

The Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a 10.5-inch TFT display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio and features a 5MP front camera.

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It has a single 8MP camera at the rear placed at the top left. The device has a quad-speaker setup and comes runs on One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11 OS.

UNISOC’s T618 is what powers the handset, and it is paired with 3GB, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB, 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 7,040mAh battery and has a 15W fast charging support. The tablet weighs 500 grams and is 6.9mm in thickness. It has Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 5, and GPS support.

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OnePlus Buds Pro update brings easy switching between two connected devices

OnePlus has just rolled out a new update for its Buds Pro true wireless earbuds. The new update brings the Dual Connection feature that lets users seamlessly switch between two connected devices.

Talking about this new feature, it will allow you to use your Buds Pro earbuds with two different devices that are connected via Bluetooth. So now, users can save the pairing information of two connected devices and easily switch between the two, without the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting. One great example of its usefulness is when you’re watching a movie with your headphones and receive a call. Simply switching to the earbuds to pick the call and switching back when you’re done.

OnePlus Buds Pro Special Edition Mithril Silver
Buds Pro Special Edition Mithril Silver

Furthermore, the process to setup this is also quite easy, although, it is a few taps away in the menu. However, the Chinese smartphone brand has offered a tutorial in the OnePlus forums along with some screenshots if you need any help during setup. At the moment, the firmware update is rolling out in a staggered manner, so it is yet to be available for everyone right now. You can check for any pending updates or might have already received the update, which has the firmware version 531.531.xxx (Via AndroidPolice).

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MIUI 13 builds ready for Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 13 stable update for eligible devices in China. So far, only a select few premium smartphones and tablets have got access to the latest version of MIUI along with Android 12.  We expect the software to soon reach international markets as the company has begun to compile the update for global handsets like the Redmi Note 10 series.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro

According to Xiaomiui, the initial MIUI 13 builds based on Android 12 are ready for two of the phones in the international Redmi Note 10 series, namely Redmi Note 10 (mojito) and Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet). The latter smartphone is also known as Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India. These builds are currently limited to the following two regional variants of the handsets.

MIUI 13 Update for Redmi Note 10 Series

  • Redmi Note 10

    • Global: V13.0.1.0.SKGMIXM
    • EEA: V13.0.1.0.SKGEUXM
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro

    • Global: V13.0.1.0.SKFMIXM
    • EEA: V13.0.1.0.SKFEUXM

We expect the company to compile the update for the remaining regional variants in the coming days. These builds will be first made available for MIUI Pilot Testers, followed by a batched rollout (Stable Beta) and final release (Stable).

In simpler words, though the MIUI 13 update is ready for the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro, it will take some time to reach the end-users. Hopefully, the update rolls out before the end of Q1 2022.

 

 

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Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro appear on Indonesia Telecom Certification hinting at a sooner global launch

Xiaomi recently announced its 2022 flagships, the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, the series is limited to the Chinese market and rumors revealed that the series may go global in February or March. Now, ahead of any announcements, the series has emerged on the Indonesia Telecom certification portal confirming its sooner global release.

The Xiaomi 12 global models carry the model numbers 2201123G for the Xiaomi 12, and 2201122G for the 12 Pro. The 12X may not land in the global markets, at least as of now. Unfortunately, the certification site doesn’t reveal any specifications of the series.

Xiaomi 12

If we take a look at the phones launched in China, the Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, and the Pro sports a 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED panel. The duo has a triple camera system but the vanilla has a 50MP + 13MP + 5MP setup, while the Pro has a 50MP + 50MP + 50MP array.

Under the hood, the phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up 12GB of RAM and 256GB of in-built storage. The vanilla has a 4,500mAh with support for 67W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.

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On the other hand, the Pro model packs a slightly larger 4,600mAh battery with 120W wired and the same 50W wireless fast charging support. The phones run on Android 11 out of the box with MIUI 13 on the top.

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Google will soon let Wear OS devices flip the display if you wear the watch upside down

Google is finally adding a highly requested feature to its Wear OS for smart wearable products. This new update would soon allow devices running the OS to flip their screens depending on the orientation of the smartwatch.

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For those unaware, the Search engine giant had recently partnered with Samsung for its current gen iteration of Wear OS. So, although it has received praises for offering one of the best wearable experiences in the market, it still lacked a small but essential feature. It is display flipping when you wear a watch upside down. While one has the option to wear the watch either on the left or right hand, some are uncomfortable with the typical way of wearing a smartwatch. To put things simply, regardless of the hand on which you wear the watch, the buttons will still be on the right side. So if one is wearing the watch on the left hand then the buttons align with the wrist, but on the other hand, it pushes into your arm.

A simple fix to this is to just wear the watch upside down. And while you would be right for thinking of this solution, unfortunately, Wear OS did not support display flipping to reflect the changed orientation of the smartwatch. The issue was first brought to light years ago, with a 2018 Google issue tracker revealing a request to add a small change to allow the display to flip upside down (Via AndroidPolice). Surprisingly, this issue is now marked as “Fixed” alongside a quick not that revealed its availability.

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The quick note stated that “Our development team has implemented the feature you have requested and will be available on future new devices.” However, Google did not reveal any other finer details regarding when the update might bring this feature, and whether its an automatic addition or a function you’d need to toggle in settings. Notably, the term “future new devices” also implies that current Wear OS devices might not see the arrival of this feature. So stick around for more updates.

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POCO M3 finally gets MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update in India with some new goodies

The POCO M3 was launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 in India back in February 2021. But it was only recently that other variants of the device began receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, although the Indian variant has still been left out. And as the variant still awaits stable MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced stable beta has already begun rolling out to some users.

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The update carrying version 12.5.1.0.RJFINXM weighs 2.6GB and brings a number of performance-oriented improvements such as focused algorithms, liquid storage, atomized memory, swift performance, and smart balance. These have been outlined in the official changelog given below.

POCO M3 India MIUI 12.5 Enhanced official changelog:

  • Swift performance: More life between the charges.
  • Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.
  • Atomised memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
  • Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
  • Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs.
  • System: Stable MIUI based on Android 11

The changelog also mentions Android 11, meaning it’s the first time the Android version has hit Indian users, which is a major mess-up on part of Xiaomi/POCO considering it’s now the era of Android 12.

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Moreover, considering that the update is still in its stable beta stages, it may take a while before it is rolled out widely. Stable beta builds, after all, are a prelude to stable builds and are rolled out to select users to ensure that it is free from bugs.

Still, there is a way you can receive such builds sooner than everyone else. Simply head over to Settings > System update > Update settings and tap on Receive updates sooner.

A manual update can also be tried by downloading the build through this link.

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Nubia Red Magic 7 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and 18GB of RAM

Nubia’s Red Magic is expected to launch a new flagship soon as a device with model number NX679J has appeared on multiple certifications in the past. The phone is believed to be none other than the rumored Nubia Red Magic 7 and now, it has emerged on the Geekbench portal revealing its key specs.

As per the listing(via – MySmartPrice), the Nubia Red Magic 7 with model number NX679J has the ‘taro’ chipset. It is nothing but the codename of the latest flagship chipset the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Thanks to this chipset, the phone has managed to score 1219 points in the single-core department and 3732 points in the multi-core test.

Red Magic 7 Geekbench

The smartphone runs on the Android 12 operating system and has 18GB of RAM. In addition to this, the previously seen 3C listing revealed its crazy fast charging capability. As per the listing, the Nubia Red Magic 7 will boast a 165W fast charging support.

Earlier, its Bluetooth SIG certification confirmed that the phone will have Bluetooth v5.2 support. Several reports have tipped that the Red Magic 7 be a gamer-centric device, similar to its predecessors. Having said that, it will feature an impressive 165Hz OLED screen.

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REDMAGIC 6S Pro

As for the cameras, the smartphone may not have major upgrades. It could feature the same 64MP primary sensor as in its predecessor, the Red Magic 6s. In totality, it could be a three-camera setup.

Other specs of the phone are still under wraps, but the details may surface soon, given that it is appearing on certification sites more frequently. The company may as well announce it in the coming months.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition may be the first to launch from its lineup, will feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

It was revealed today that the first model to launch as part of the K50 series will likely be the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition that will be focusing on esports.

The information comes from notable industry insider Digital Chat Station who made a post on Weibo saying that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, complemented by a premium heat-dissipation system to help keep the temperatures down during intensive gaming.

The post further reveals that other variants of the series with MediaTek Dimensity 8000/9000 processors will make their way a little later and that they may be priced higher.

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The blogger had also tipped earlier that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be coming with an X-axis haptics motor, JBL speakers, Gorilla Glass Victus, and dual VC liquid cooling.

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Another post from Lu Weibing, Gen Manager of the Redmi product line, showed that the “Redmi K50 Universe” will pack a 4,700mAh battery that can be filled up to 100% in just 17 minutes using a 120W charging brick, and that the entire lineup be will be launched sometime next month.

redmi k50 series official teaser

Recently, a Geekbench 5 listing revealed a few specs about the vanilla Redmi K50 model. It will be re-using the Snapdragon 870 chip that the Redmi K40 featured and will support 67W fast charging. Its priciest variant could offer 12GB of RAM. The device will also most likely be booting into the latest MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box.

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Galaxy S21 FE gets an exclusive Navy Blue colorway in the US

It has been only a week since Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 at CES 2021. The device hit the shelves yesterday  (January 11) in most markets around the world. At the same time, the company quietly released a new color in the US.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Navy Blue
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE got a new ‘Navy’ (blue) color option on its release day in the United States. This version of the handset is exclusively sold by Best Buy in both unlocked and carrier variants at the same price as the regular colorways.

For the unaware, when Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE, it only presented four colors. These color variants are called Lavender, White, Olive, and Graphite.

Samsung is known for releasing exclusive colors of its devices. Some of them are made available in multiple markets, while others are not. At present, we are not sure if the new navy blue colorway of the Galaxy S20 FE’s successor will make its way to other markets.

The Galaxy S21 FE comes in two memory configurations in the US – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. They are priced at $699 and $769 respectively. 

Due to a delayed launch, one can grab the year-old vanilla Galaxy S21 at around the same price. If you could wait and spend a bit more, then the Galaxy S22 is just around the corner.

 

 

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This Meizu PANDAER Bluetooth speaker easily has one of the most rad designs we have ever seen

Meizu through a new product launch event today launched PANDAER’s first desktop Bluetooth speaker along with some other products. PANDAER is one of Meizu’s sub-brands and is comprised of a quirky accessory product line aimed at the youth.

The Meizu PANDAER x Elvis XOG Platinum Unicorn Cyber Bluetooth ​​Speaker has been promised to deliver a “powerful acoustic feast” and comes with a “Platinum Unicorn” customized skin on top. It features dual 48mm independent full-range units, subwoofer, and bass amplifier. There’s even built-in Meizu Sound with a variety of custom EQ.

Meizu PANDAER Bluetooth Cyber Speaker

The product has been jointly developed by Meizu Acoustics and Elvis technical team, through which the Super Alive Bass tech has been included in the speakers.

In terms of design, the PANDAER desktop bluetooth speaker adopts a platinum unicorn pattern, all-metal mecha shell, and customized Unicorm Halo light effect.

Other specs include 80ms audio delay, which is comparable to gaming TWS earbuds, IPX5 water resistance, USB-C fast charging, long battery life, custom sound effects, Bluetooth 5.0, and AUX access.

Meizu PANDAER Bluetooth Cyber Speaker 2(1)

The Meizu PANDAER x Elvis XOG Platinum Unicorn Cyber ​​Speaker will be selling at a retail price of ¥1,499, which is around $235. A global launch hasn’t been announced and will likely never be, meaning that the desktop Bluetooth speaker is actually a China-exclusive product.

Along with the launch of the Meizu PANDAER x Elvis XOG Platinum Unicorn Cyber ​​Bluetooth Speaker, the company has also announced that it would be diverging into three product lines, namely PANDAER X, PANDAER Teochew, and PANDAER Life Research Institute.

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Meizu launches new PANDAER Transparent Mechanical Keyboard & 130W Power Bank

Earlier today (12th January 2022), Meizu launched a number of new products in China. This included its latest budget smartphone, the mBlu 10 and other Lipro and PANDAER products as well. Among the new products, the company unveiled the new PANDAER branded transparent mechanical keyboard and power bank.

Meizu

Talking about the keyboard first, the PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard was initially set for crowdfunding back in September 2021. However, materials shortages caused by the pandemic led to the product being delayed. But now, it has officially been announced with its 83 keys with PBT keycaps. It has a semi transparent design and offers either Cherry switches or TTC switches, along with support for full key hot swapping as well. For connectivity, it features Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4G wireless and wired connection with both Windows and Mac OS support as well.

Similar to the keyboard, the 130W transparent power bank is also a part of a collaboration. It is the PANDAER X SHARGE 118W Transparent power bank, which was also first began crowdfunding last year as well. and supports 118W fast charging through a single 21700 power cell with a capacity of up to 5000mAh. Furthermore, the power bank also supports QC/PD multi protocol fast charging as well and even has a small screen that displays the current, voltage, and capacity in real time. As the name suggests, it features a transparent outer shell.

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The new PANDAER X SHARGE 118W Transparent power bank from Meizu is currently priced at 999 Yuan (roughly 157 US Dollars) and is available for sale right now. On the other hand, the PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard is priced at 799 Yuan (roughly 125 US Dollars) and will go on sale after the Spring Festival.

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Motorola Moto Tab G70 to launch in India on January 18

Last week, Flipkart started teasing the launch of the Motorola Moto Tab G70 in India. It will be the second Motorola-branded tablet in India after Moto Tab G20. Today, we finally know when this device will be available in the country.

Moto Tab G70
Motorola Moto Tab G70

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 has been confirmed to launch in India at 12 PM on January 18. It appears the tablet will be available for purchase on Flipkart, as soon as it goes official.

We feel this because it will be announced during Flipkart’s Big Saving Days sale, which is scheduled to run from January 17 to 22.

Just like the Moto Tab G20, we expect the Moto Tab G70 to be a rebadged Lenovo tablet. Per the features teased by Flipkart, the device will be likely a tweaked version of the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It is not surprising as the mobile division of Motorola is owned by Lenovo.

Talking about specs, the Moto Tab G70 has been confirmed to sport an 11-inch 2K display with 400 nits peak brightness, TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light mode, and HD content certification for Amazon Prime Video as well as Netflix. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset paired with 64GB of storage.

The IP52-certified tablet will include Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers. The metal body will house a 7,700mAh battery with support for 20W charging.

Finally, the device will run Android 11 with Google Entertainment Space and Google Kids Space.

 

 

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Meizu mBlu 10 launched in China, with 6.62 inch display & 5000mAh battery

Meizu has finally announced its latest smartphone within its mBlu series. The new device is dubbed as the mBlu 10 and is an affordable budget range handset that has just been launched in China.

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The Chinese smartphone maker’s mBlu 10 sports a 6.62 inch LCD screen that has a HD+ 1600×720 resolution. It has a waterdrop notch on the top and offers a 60Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it has a tempered glass panel with a triple camera setup, which includes a 48 megapixel Samsung S5KGM2 primary sensor, 2 megapixel macro camera, and a 2 megapixel auxiliary lens as well. On the other hands, the front houses an 8 megapixel Hynix HI846 camera.

Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports 10W charging. Furthermore, it houses a domestic chipset, the UNISOC T310 processor that is based on the 12nm process. It weighs 201 grams and is 9.3 mm at its thickest. Other features include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared Remote Control, up to 256GB of expandable storage support, and runs Android 11 based flyme 9 operating system.

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The Meizu mblu 10 is currently available in multiple storage configurations, including a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, which is priced at 699 Yuan (roughly 110 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the 4GB RAM +128GB  storage version costs 799 Yuan (roughly 125 US Dollars) and the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at 899 Yuan (roughly 140 US Dollars). As of right now, the smartphone is listed on the official website as well.

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