Xiaomi crowdfunds the Ukideer Wonder Whale Children’s Smart Toilet

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Jan 21, 2022

Being a known gaming accessory maker, Razer has launched its fair share of products with sharp “gamer” aesthetic with cool and powerful names. But in a complete 180, the company has just announced new cute looking gadgets, which are a part of its new Hello Kitty lineup.

Razer, the DeathAdder mouse and BlackWidow keyboard series maker, is collaborating with Hello Kitty for its latest products. This includes a new mousepad, a gaming mouse, a keyboard, and even gaming headsets and gaming chair as well; and yes, they are all bright pink. Within the new launches, the Razer X Hello Kitty and Friends collection’s Kraken BT “Kitty Edition” headset is perhaps the one that stands out the most. It features a bright Hello Kitty aesthetic, with rounded ears on the headband and even the iconic Hello Kitty bow as well. This headset is priced at 119.99 US Dollars.

Similarly, there is also a bright pink Sanrio themed DeathAdder Essential mouse that is decorated with Hello Kitty and rainbows along with a Goliathus mouse mat, which is being sold together for 64.99 US Dollars. Apart from the regular gaming accessories, the company is also selling a new gaming chair as well. It is called the Razer Iskur X gaming chair featuring Hello Kitty. This chair costs 499.99 US Dollars, and buyers can also opt for a matching lumbar cushion with memory foam for 59.99 US Dollars.

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Nubia teases REDMAGIC 7 along with Gaming monitor, router and Metaverse plans

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Jan 21, 2022

ZTE‘s subsidiary Nubia is expected to launch a new flagship device gaming smartphone dubbed the REDMAGIC 7. The device was recently spotted on Geekbench and now the brand has officially teased its release along with other eco-system products.

According to a GSMArena report, Nubia unveiled that the REDMAGIC 7 will be released in February. Along with its release announcement, the REDMAGIC division also unveiled its future plans to capitalize on its core technical advantages and create a REDMAGIC Metaverse.

The company also aims to turn REDMAGIC into a professional gaming brand by releasing its own gaming monitor, a router, and a VR headset for its Metaverse.

Additionally, the brand has also teased some of the features that will come with the REDMAGIC 7.

The teaser image reveals that the upcoming device will have a 165Hz refresh rate display panel, inbuilt shoulder triggers for gaming, and the phone will feature an RGB fan for cooling that can ramp up to 20,000 RPM during intense gaming sessions.

Previous leaks have revealed that the device will run on Android 12 operating system and has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 soc with 18GB of RAM. It is also expected to come with 165W fast charging support and a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED screen.

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 but now that we know the device will be released in February, we can expect more specification details to emerge soon.

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Moto Edge X30 will Receive a Huge Camera Performance Boost in Its Next Update

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Jan 21, 2022

Back in December 2021, Lenovo was the first phone manufacturer to ship Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset on its flagship Moto Edge X30. However, camera performance for the device was quite average compared to the competition (our Edge X30 review here), but Lenovo is looking to improve the phone’s camera performance in its next update.

The news came from Lenovo’s Senior Product Manager in China, Chen Jin. Chen, under his Weibo username “Amazing Bro”, confirmed that the Moto Edge X30 will be receiving a major software update by Lenovo before the Lunar New Year(February 1, 2022), hinting that the update will be available to users before January ends.

lenovo-senior-new-moto-edge-x30 — Lenovo Senior Product Manager commenting on the upcoming new entry to the Moto Edge X30 family

As for the features that the upcoming major software update will bring, Chen mentions that the Moto Edge X30 will sport improved camera software than the current camera software on the Moto Edge X30 and the video recording on the new camera software is described as jaw-dropping. Chen also shared that the new update will include support for video recordings in higher fps, allowing for smoother movements in videos.

As for security improvements, Chen emphasizes that the Moto Edge X30 will now have a new “Privacy Space” mode after the major update. Chen did not mention the highlights of this new mode, but the mode may work similar to Xiaomi’s Second Space, where the phone allows you to use 2 totally different spaces on your phone — one for work and one for leisure purposes with games, social media, and video-sharing platforms.

In the post, Chen also brings his regret that the software team was not able to develop a solution for a more stock Android-like notification center and notification shade, because Lenovo wanted to release the major update before the Lunar New Year. The update will roll out to Moto Edge X30 devices in China by the end of January 2022.

As for the hardware on the Moto Edge X30, it features a 6.7″ OLED HDR10+ display and comes with 8GB / 12 GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB internal storage. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup flaunting a 50MP, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS main camera, and 50MP + 2MP secondary ones. For your selfies, you have a 60MP HDR wide-angle camera in the front.

Moto Edge X30-3 — Standard Moto Edge X30

Powered by the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa-Core processor, the smartphone runs on Android 12 based MYUI 3.0. It is fueled by a large 5000mAh Li-Po battery and supports 68W fast charging. This means you can charge your phone from 0 to 100% in just 35 mins. Motorola Edge X30 comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is available in Black and White colour variants.

If you are interested in the standard Moto Edge X30, the phone is now available for order at Giztop for $599.

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Oukitel unveils the 2000 Wh P2001 Power Station starting at $999

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Jan 21, 2022

Smartphone maker Oukitel has debuted its first portable power station the P2001 which was the culmination of its crowdfunding efforts. The P2001 portable Power Station is a leap for the company that is known for the manufacture of rugged smartphones under the Oukitel brand. The P2001 is a first-generation power station with a power capacity of 2000Wh and offers an array of options for its use. It has AC and USB-C ports as part of its architecture aimed at providing an off-grid electricity supply to some basic household devices for extended periods.

The Oukitel P2001 portable power station is capable of charging both mobile devices and several home appliances. Its power rating means that the P2001 can charge a single device several times before it drains out. The P2001 is thus a super-power bank that will be handy when you are suddenly cut from mains electricity due to several issues. To put the P2001 in perspective, it can charge a single smartphone 100 times, or power a 65W mini-refrigerator for up to 35 hours. The Oukitel P2001. Other devices that could be fully charged multiple times using the P2001 include a drone, an electric vehicle or electric motorbike, a projector, and a PC.

The power solutions available with the Oukitel P2001 at the home, office, or even outdoors should make the device appeal to a large segment of the market. It has up to 16 power output ports that can be used simultaneously, and this enhances the versatility of the P2001, coupled with its portability. There are 6 USB ports, with two of them rated USB-C for fast 100W charging, 6 AC outputs, two 12V/3A DC ports, and a 120W XT60 socket. The Oukitel P2001 is capable of being fully charged within 2 hours, according to Oukitel with its 1.1kW charging unit. Oukitel also says that the charge rate is much higher for the P2001 than some of the established brands in the market. It also comes with a built-in adapter, which is missing in some of the popular models.

The Oukitel P2001 is now available on Kickstarter for an introductory price of $999, which is a massive 48% discount from its retail price. The mouth-watering price offer has already drawn tens of buyers to the product, and it is expected that the numbers will continue to surge. The device will be available from March 2022 especially in the United States, Canada, and a few selected countries, according to sources.

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro rumored to feature 5x periscopic zoom lens

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Jan 21, 2022

The iPhone 14 series is the anticipated Apple flagship smartphone lineup of this year. However, a new report has revealed some interesting news regarding the iPhone 15 Pro, which is set to launch next year.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro series featured — iPhone 13 Pro series

According to a 9To5Mac report, known analyst Jeff Pu stated that the Cupertino based giant is apparently in talks with Lante Optics. Lante is expected to be the main supplier of periscope lenses that will be used in the 2023 iPhone lineup. The analyst claims that Apple has already started receiving component samples and has yet to approve the new parts, but the final approval should arrive sometime by May 2022.

In other words, the approval for the components means that the high end Pro models of 2023 iPhone will feature optical zoom lens. Notably, this deal will likely have Lante Optics supply the iPhone maker with more than 100 million parts for its products. Interestingly, this information is also in line with our previous reports that also hinted at the iPhone 15 Pro sporting a zoom lens. Although, the latest rumors hints at a 5x optical zoom which is half of the last report that suggested a 10x optical zoom.

The past rumor was also from a known Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, so these reports are in conflict with each other regarding the exact capabilities. Although, the inclusion of a periscopic zoom lens is still common between the two. Unfortunately, it is still too early to know for sure regarding Apple’s plans for the iPhone 15 series. So stick around for more updates.

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More details about Vivo Y75 5G emerge ahead of launch

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Jan 21, 2022

On Wednesday, it was revealed that the vivo Y75 5G will be launching in India at the end of January. Today, another report corroborates the release timeline but also disclosed some more details. Let’s take a look at what the new smartphone will offer.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the upcoming Vivo Y75 5G will arrive with 8GB RAM. The phone will also offer an optional 4GB virtual RAM option.

Further, the sources of the publication say that the handset will have a premium design. It will be endorsed by Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan.

Finally, the report also says that the device will indeed launch before the end of this month. Additionally, it also confirms that the smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

Going by the previous report, the Vivo Y75 5G with model number V2142 will house a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. It will feature a 50MP triple camera setup on the rear. This system may include a wide-angle shooter, an ultra-wide unit, and a depth sensor.

Like the recently launched vivo V23 series, this one will also ship with Android 12. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

We expect Vivo to start teasing the Vivo Y75 5G on social media in the coming days.

Apple’s $122 billion revenue prediction for Q4 2021 may be a new record

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Jan 21, 2022

Apple is expected to set a new record in terms of revenue in the final quarter of 2021 thanks to improvements in iPhone production and the performance of its various services.

The information comes from Morgan Stanley lead analyst Katy Huberty (via Apple Insider) who further reports that she expects total revenue of $122.3 billion for Q4 2021, with a gross margin of 41.9% and earnings-per-share (EPS) of $1.97.

The prediction is 3% ahead of Wall Street’s figures for the same because of a number of promising data points including lesser manufacturing disruptions and strong demand in markets like China.

Huberty also believes that the iPhone lineup mostly outperformed consensus estimates, selling 83 million units in the December quarter. Her Mac estimates are a bit ahead of the consensus as well, although the iPad shipment forecast has been reduced from 17 million units to 14.9 million units.

As for Services, the analyst believes that Apple will report revenue of $19.2 billion, which means massive YoY growth of 21.7%. The reason for this is strong App Store growth in Q4 2021 along with notable growth in the company’s licensing segment that also includes Google’s search engine payments to Apple.

For the first quarter of 2022, Huberty expects a total of 55 million units of iPhone units sold, which is slightly ahead of what build numbers would suggest.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra could dominate DXOMark camera rankings: Exec

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Jan 21, 2022

Earlier today (21st January 2022), a Xiaomi official teased the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The smartphone will be the brand’s latest entry within its flagship series, with the exec believing that it could dominate the DXOMark rankings.

In the Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), Wang Teng, General Manager at Xiaomi China, shared the time for the virtual live conference. During this event, the official said that a number of surprises are planned to be unveiled. One of this might include more details regarding the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which will feature the company’s most powerful imaging system. This camera system will include the brand’s self developed imaging algorithm as well. Furthermore, the executive also hinted at the new top end smartphone topping DXOMark listing in the video.

For those unaware, its predecessor, the Mi 11 Ultra, was the first to launch with the GN2 50 megapixel custom sensor that was developed with Samsung. This enabled the device to rank high in the DXOMark rankings, a known camera reviewing platform. So, we might see the latest and greatest from the Chinese tech giant top the list again.

As of right now, the Mi 11 Ultra sits within the top 3 spots in DXOMark and received a number of praises for its camera. Notably, the 12 Ultra is expected to launch with a new imaging system that is jointly created by Xiaomi and Leica, which is a known camera lens maker that had previously worked with Huawei for its flagship smartphones. So stick around for more updates.

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Google AR headset reportedly in the works in an ultrasecret facility

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Jan 21, 2022

Google is reportedly working on an Augmented Reality (AR) headset codenamed Project Iris. The device uses outward-facing cameras to record the real world and then add computer graphics on top of it, creating an immersive, mixed reality experience.

The information comes from a couple of sources familiar with the project who requested anonymity to speak without the company’s permission (via The Verge). They’ve revealed that the early prototypes are being built at a facility in the San Francisco Bay Area and look like ski goggles. The device does not need any wired connection to an external power source and is powered by a custom Google processor, just like the Google Pixel 6 series is.

As expected, the headset will be running Android, although recent job listings indicate that Google is working on a new OS for an ‘innovative AR device,’ meaning the company might soon be getting another OS to its name after Android, Chrome OS, and Fuchsia.

Given power constraints, Google’s strategy is to utilize its data centers for rendering some graphics remotely and then beaming them to the headset over the internet.

The sources have also revealed that the Pixel team is involved in Project Iris as well but it’s unknown if the headset will eventually be Pixel-branded. Still, we can be sure of the Google Glass name being off-limits since the name is still registered for the ill-fated gadget from a decade ago.

Project Iris seems to be a big deal considering its extremely secret nature, tucked away in a building that requires keycard access and everything. The core team working on it is made of roughly 300 people and Google plans on expanding it by a whole lot.

As for the release date, the AR headset could be making its way through as soon as 2024 along with Project Starline. The latter is an ultra-high-resolution video chat booth and was demoed last year.

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OnePlus TV Y1S series’ design exposed via a render

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Jan 21, 2022

Earlier this week, news broke out that OnePlus will be soon launching a new smart television lineup in India. It will be called the OnePlus TV Y1S series. Today, we get to see this TV in a render.

The render of the upcoming OnePlus TV Y1S series comes from the OnePlus Connect application. It was spotted by Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice).

According to the image, the television will have minimal bezels on three sides. In other words, it will look similar to the existing OnePlus TV Y1 series.

There will be a large chin with the OnePlus logo at the center. Below that, there will be an LED indicator, which will likely include an infrared sensor as well.

Apart from the aforementioned details, the picture doesn’t tell anything about the television. However, thanks to the previous report, we know quite a bit about it.

For starters, the OnePlus TV Y1 series will be offerred in two sizes – 32-inch and 43-inch. Although it’s not revealed, the former will likely have HD-ready resolution compared to FHD on the latter.

Both of them will boot Android TV 11 operating system. They will offer dual-band WiFi connectivity, which will be an upgrade over the single-band implementation found in their predecessors. Finally, they will have support for HDR10+ and Dolby Audio along with Dolby Atmos decoding.

As of now, there’s no info on the launch date of the OnePlus TV Y1S series.

Xiaomi U Disk Flash Drive launched in China, offers 150MB/s read speeds

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Jan 21, 2022

Xiaomi has just announced a new product for students and professionals alike in China. It is the U Disk Flash Drive, which offers great portability, big storage, and high transfer speeds.

The Chinese tech giant launched the product earlier today (21st January 2022) and officially on sale in Xiaomi Mall, Youpin, and the Xiaomi Home stores. The brand has launched the product in two variants, namely a 64GB and 128GB version, which are priced at 99 Yuan and 169 Yuan respectively (roughly around 16 and 27 US Dollars). It is a 2 in 1 pen drive that features both a USB Type A and USB Type C. In other words, it works with both smartphone and PCs.

The larger one is a USB 3.2 Gen1 series Type A, which offers a notable 150MB/sec read speeds. Talking about its design, it features a minimalist yet elegant metallic finish made from zinc alloy materials that helps in heat dissipation as well. Notably, the USB Type A supports Windows 7/8/10/11, MacOS 10.6 and higher, while the USB Type C supports Android 4.4 and above for devices with OTG support. So, this product appeals to students on the go or traveling business professionals that need the extra local storage, without having to use cloud storage.

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Redmi 7A gets MIUI 12.5 update in India, likely its last major software update

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Jan 21, 2022

In China, The Redmi 7A got access to MIUI 12.5 in August. However, the device has started receiving this update in India only now. For some reason, it took Xiaomi 6 months to deliver the new software for the phone in its biggest market outside its home country.

The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 7A in India arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.QCMINXM. As always, the latest system update for the smartphone is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

For the unaware, the Redmi 7A launched in the second half of 2019 with MIIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The handset was updated to MIUI 11 at the end of the same year.

Later, it got Android 10 in mid-2020. By late that year, the device started receiving MIUI 12. Over a year from that, it is now being treated with MIUI 12.5.

The Redmi A series generally receive a single Android update and two MIUI updates. The Redmi 7A has got all of them. Hence, there may not be any major software update for the phone hereafter. Because the company had recently canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for it along with other models.

Some iPhone 13 users complain about screen randomly turning pink

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Jan 21, 2022

Multiple Apple iPhone 13 users have complained that their phone’s screen randomly turns pink/purple, with workarounds like factory resetting and updating being fruitless.

While the problem appears to be widespread in China with complaints flowing in on platforms like Weibo, there are scattered reports from other regions as well. The pink screen problem may also be accompanied by lags, freezes, automatic restarts, and other problems (via My Drivers).

The issue also does not appear to be a permanent thing and may strike intermittently, coming and going on its own. Another noted characteristic is that when the screen turns pink, the status bar icons and other information usually continue to be visible.

A report by @BossLianbo on Weibo says that Apple’s official customer service has said that it’s not a hardware problem and recommended updating the system as a solution. Netizens have also reported that customer service suggests updating all apps to the latest version to rule out incompatibility between app and iOS versions.

But if nothing seems to help, then Apple does appear to be offering replacements, as in the case of this Apple community forums member.

So far, the pink screen issue does not seem to be discriminating between models as reports of the problem have emerged from iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and even iPhone 13 Pro Max users, indicating that it could be affecting the entire 2021 lineup.

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Black Shark 5 series launch teased, likely to debut in February

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Jan 21, 2022

Black Shark 5 series will be launching soon in China. Reports have claimed that the lineup includes two models such as Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro. Today, the company rolled out the teaser of the Black Shark 5 series, which indicates that it may go official es early as February in China.

The official teaser reveals that the Black Shark 5 lineup will be arriving with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A past report revealed that the vanilla model is codenamed Katyusha, while the Pro model is codenamed as Patriot. The model number of the vanilla variant is said to be KTUS-A0.

BLack Shark 5 teaser — Black Shark 5 teaser

Recent reports have claimed that the Black Shark 5 will be equipped with a Samsung E4 AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The device is likely to be driven by a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It is likely to be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

On the other hand, the Black Shark 5 Pro may come with a bigger 6.8-inch AMOLED Quad HD+ display that offers a 144hz refresh rate. It could be packed with a larger 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is expected to power the Black Shark 5 Pro. Both models are likely to run on the latest Android 12 OS.

The Black Shark 5 series will be facing competition from other gaming smartphones such as Nubia REDMAGIC 7 lineup and Lenovo Legion Y90. The Nubia and Lenovo gaming phones are expected to debut in February or March.

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Chinese carmaker Geely plans to acquire smartphone brand Meizu: Report

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Jan 21, 2022

A new report has suggested that known Chinese automaker Geely is planning on acquiring a local smartphone brand. Sources close to the matter have revealed that the phonemaker in question is Meizu.

According to a 36kr report, multiple independent sources have suggested that the Geely group is currently in talks with Meizu over the possible acquisition. Apparently, “the transaction is still in progress.” In other words, finer details regarding this deal like the total price of the buyout is still unknown as of right now. Notably, this move is somewhat in line with our previous report. We had covered that the automobile manufacturer is planning on launching a smartphone brand.

This move is also completely the opposite of the current market trend, with smartphone brands like Xiaomi and Apple working on cars while the Geely is entering the handset market. As per our previous reports, the company’s chairman and founder had started this bold plan, which will have handsets launching in the year 2023. Furthermore, it was also revealed at the moment that the initial capital investment was around 10 billion Yuan (roughly 1.55 billion US dollars) for the project, with a targeted revenue of about 1.5 billion US dollars within the first year of operations.

With the first handsets launching within just a year, it makes sense that an acquisition of an existing brand will buy the company time over starting from scratch. Meizu already has a dedicated team for its smartphone operations as well. Although, Meizu has seen a decline in recent times, so the acquisition may also bring changes that revitalize its market share. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Vivo Y21A launched in India with Helio P22 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and more

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Jan 21, 2022

We first heard about the vivo Y21A back in September 2021. However, the smartphone has gone official only now. According to Playfuldroid, It has been quietly listed on the company’s official website in India without any info on price and availability.

Vivo Y21A Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y21A is the successor of Vivo Y20A. The device features a plastic body, a dewdrop notched display, and a rectangular camera island. It measures 164.26 × 76.08 × 8.00mm in dimensions, weighs 182g, and arrives in two colors (Midnight Blue, Diamond Glow).

The handset sports a 6.51-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, and 89% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 4G RAM (+1GB virtual RAM) and 64GB storage with support for expansion via a MicroSD card slot.

It houses a dual-camera setup on the rear comprising of a 13MP primary snapper and a 2MP macro shooter. On the front, it has an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11. It includes all the required sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, and ambient light sensor. There’s also a virtual gyroscope.

The phone offers connectivity options such as 4G (dual-SIM), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO), USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Last but not least, the Vivo Y21A draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery, which is capable of charging at 18W.

OPPO Enco X2 earbuds leak reveals complete design, Dynaudio collaboration

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Jan 21, 2022

OPPO‘s upcoming flagship audio wearable has now been exposed thanks to a new leak showing its complete design.

Through a tweet, prominent tipster Ice Universe revealed that the earbuds will be called the OPPO Enco X2 and have been built in collaboration with Danish loudspeaker maker Dynaudio, just as the label on the charging case indicates.

The tipster also says that the OPPO Enco X2 follows a smooth cobblestone appearance that sits well with OPPO’s classic design language.

The shared image reveals a design that isn’t too different from the preceding OPPO Enco X earbuds that also came with a cobblestone-looking case. The earbuds sport rubberized in-ear tips and the coloring of both the case and earbuds appears to be matte.

The leak didn’t mention any of the specs with the flagship earbuds but we expect them to come with improvements across the board, whether it’s the sound quality, ANC capabilities, or battery performance.

As for the release date, it has been quite a while since the preceding Enco X earbuds made their debut back in October 2020, so the Enco X2 may be launched anytime now. A February launch date in China is most expected and a global release should follow not long after.

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Lenovo teases new gaming shoulder buttons, launches with Legion Y90

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