Xiaomi Watch S1 to arrive with leather straps, offers a professional & premium look

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Dec 28, 2021

Later today (28th December 2021), Xiaomi is set to launch a number of new products in China. This includes its flagship Xiaomi 12 smartphone series along with new TWS earbuds and more. Now, a couple of hours prior to the launch event, the company has shared a new teaser for its Watch S1 wearable.

The new teaser was shared on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) and showcased the straps of the upcoming smartwatch. Looking at the image poster, the Xiaomi Watch S1 will sport leather straps, which will have it offer a premium feel and look. The Chinese tech giant claims that this strap is tough and flexible and claims that it is a “high end smartwatch” for business professionals.

As per the brand, the Watch S1 has a design that was built to fit in various scenarios and occasions. In other words, it elegant design can be paired in both casual and formal events. From what we know so far, the smart wearable will feature a circular display with a metallic frame and two physical buttons. While finer details are currently unknown, we can expect the Watch S1 to feature the usual blood oxygen, sleep, and heart rate tracking, among various other health and fitness related features as well.

According to a MyDriver report, the Watch S1 will reportedly feature Sapphire glass, which has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, which is second only to diamond that has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. This would also make it scratch resistant as well. Keep in mind, that this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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Realme C31 (RMX3501) in works, Realme 9 Pro+ bags Bluetooth SIG certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

Apart from launching the Realme GT2 flagship series, Realme is also said to be working on new series such as the Realme 9 family and C-lineup. Fresh information reveals that the next C-series phone could be debuting with the Realme C31 moniker. On the other side, the Realme 9 Pro+ is inching closer to launch as it has bagged approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority.

Realme C31 in the works

#realme C31 RMX3501 appears on NBTC & TUV certification with 10 watt charging capability. pic.twitter.com/L7SsjNOXOg

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 28, 2021

As revealed by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Realme phone with RMX3501 has bagged approvals from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and TUV Rheinland. The NBTC listing confirms that the RMX3501 will debut in the market with the Realme C31 moniker, whereas the TUV listing reveals that it may arrive with support for 10W charging, which indicates it will be a low-budget device.

The company is yet to share the details of the Realme C31. Probably, it will go official in Q1 2022.

Realme 9 Pro+ bags Bluetooth SIG certification

The Realme 9 Pro+ that has a model number of RMX3393 was recently spotted at NBTC, TUV Rheinland, India’s BIS, Camera-V5, and FCC. Now, it has bagged certification from the Bluetooth SIG. The latter has only revealed that its caries support for Bluetooth 5.2

The FCC listing of the phone carried a schematic, which revealed that it has a squarish camera module. The FCC listing confirmed once again that it will be a 5G-capable device. The Camera-V5 listing revealed that it may feature a 50-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixelf front-facing camera. Its TUV Rheinland listing showed that it may carry support for 65W fast charging. These certifications suggest that it may launch in January 2022.

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Lei Jun compares Xiaomi 12 series against Apple iPhone 13 models

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Dec 28, 2021

With the Xiaomi 12 series launch being just a couple of hours away, Lei Jun, the Founder and CEO of the company, shared new social media posts online, in which he compared the upcoming flagship model to Apple’s current gen top end iPhone 13 series.

The executive shared the posts on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). He stated that the Xiaomi 12 Pro has a better feel in your hands than the iPhone 12 Pro Max and showcased improvements in battery technology. According to Lei Jun, the Cupertino based company’s iPhone 13 Pro Max sports a 6.7 inch display, with its dimensions being 160.8mm x 78.1mm x 7.65mm and weight being 238 grams. On the other hand, the Chinese tech giant’s 12 Pro arrives with a 6.73 inch display with body measurements of 163.6mm x 74.6mm x 8.16mm and a weight of 205 grams.

In other words, despite having a larger display, the 12 Pro weighs less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, while its 74.6 mm width also being narrower. Meaning, it is easier to grasp and would offer a better hand feel overall. Furthermore, he also highlighted the display, which is a curved screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and houses a punch hole camera over a large notch on the top. Similarly, the founder even pits the base Xiaomi 12 model against the vanilla iPhone 13 model as well, with the former also being narrower than the latter. It also received an A+ rating from DisplayMate.

The senior official claimed that the brand also put in great efforts for its compact flagship phone. To make the motherboard on the Xiaomi 12 smaller, they made a costly sandwich structure while also developing the thinnest VC cooling plate to ensure proper thermal management. Despite the smaller size, the base 12 model features an increased battery capacity thanks to its new generation of cobalt oxide battery, which also raises the cost of the device. So, our previous report of the new flagship series costing a lot more than the previous generation might have just been confirmed.

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Motorola Moto G71 5G launched in China with Snapdragon 695, FHD+ OLED display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 28, 2021

The Lenovo-owned Motorola unveiled a total of five smartphones at the same time in Europe in November. Since then, these handsets have been making their way to other markets. One of them, the Moto G71 5G, has now launched in China. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer and how much it costs.

Motorola Moto G71 5G Featured A — Motorola Moto G71 5G

Motorola Moto G71 5G Specifications and Features

The Moto G71 5G flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with a centered punch-hole and support DCI-P3 color gamut. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 8GB RAM (+3GB virtual RAM) and 128GB storage.

The phone houses a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro shooter. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, it uses a 13MP snapper.

For connectivity, it comes with dual SIM card slots, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. It also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port.

Other features include stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a customizable button, IP52 rating for splash resistance, MYUI based on Android 11, a 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

Motorola Moto G71 5G Price and Availability in China

The Motorola Moto G71 5G in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration is priced at ¥1,699 ($267) in China. It is already up for sale in the country. Customers can grab it in either Nebula Green or Glacier Blue color options.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro with SD8G1 likely to rival Xiaomi 12 Pro, Realme GT2 Pro, and OnePlus 10 Pro

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Edge X30 flagship phone as the world’s first phone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It is announced an under-display camera variant of the phone featuring the same specs. Fresh information reveals that the company is working on a new variant of the phone called the Edge X30 Pro. While there is no official confirmation on its existence, the moniker of the device has appeared through its Geekbench listing.

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro Geekbench listing shows that it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The name of the SoC is not mentioned in the listing. However, the configuration of the chip that can be found in the listing shows it will indeed feature Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip.

It appears that the Edge Pro will take on the likes of the other Pro model such as Xiaomi 12 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, and Realme GT2 Pro. The Geekbench listing shows that it has 12 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. It scored 1172 in the single-core test and 3302 in the multi-core test of Geekbench. There is no information available on the other specs of the device. Probably, it will break cover in Q1 2022.

Motorola Edge X30 specifications

The Edge 30 has a 6.7-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powered phone has 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on My UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS. It has a 60-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

Probably, the Edge 30 Pro will offer users a Quad HD+ display, 108-megapixel triple cameras, and wireless charging support. Hopefully, the company will spill more information on its specs in the coming days.

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Xiaomi readying a small-screen mid-range smartphone: Tipster

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 28, 2021

Apple brought back the small-screen compact flagship smartphone category with the launch of the iPhone 12 mini. But unfortunately, the market responded otherwise, and therefore, iPhone 13 mini is expected to be the last mini iPhone for the time being. However, this is not stopping Android OEMs to test the waters.

The Xiaomi 12, which is set to launch later today, will be the company’s first attempt at the compact flagship segment in today’s big-screen phone market. According to a reliable tipster, the firm is also working on a compact mid-range handset.

A few hours back, Digital Chat Station revealed that Xiaomi is readying a small-screen mid-range smartphone. The said device is currently in the NPI stage. This means the phone is in the testing phase, says ITHome.

As of now, we don’t have any information on this handset, except that it will feature a high-end flexible OLED display from TCL CSOT and will be placed below the rumored Xiaomi 12X. We expect to learn more about it in the coming days ahead of its official announcement sometime later this year.

What do you think Xiaomi will call this device? Do you think it will be part of the Xiaomi 12 family or the new Xiaomi CIVI lineup of lifestyle smartphones? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Mysterious OPPO PFUM10 spotted at TENAA, 3C, and Geekbench, specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

OPPO is working on a mid-range phone with model number PFUM10 for China. The handset has been spotted at multiple places such as Geekbench benchmarking and FCC / TENAA / 3C certification platform. While the final product name of the OPPO PFUM10 smartphone is not known yet, its major specs have been revealed through these certifications.

OPPO PFUM10 specifications

The OPPO PFUM10 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera module has a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary lens.

The listing mentions that it is powered by a chipset that produces the highest clocking speeds of 2.2GHz. Its Geekbench listing (via) reveals that the chipset offers a base frequency of 1.80GHz and Adreno 619 GPU. These specs suggest that the mysterious OPPO phone could be equipped with the Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset. It scored 2833 points in the single-core test and 7365 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench.

The OPPO PFUM10 will come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The device is equipped with a 4,385mAh rated battery, which is likely to carry support for 33W fast charging. The handset offers other features such as 5G connectivity, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot.

The PFUM10 handset has159.9 x 73.2 x 7.49mm dimensions and weighs 171 grams. It will come in hues like black, pink, and illusion. The images of the phone are not available yet in the TENAA listing of the device. It appears that the PFUM10 will go official in the next few days in China.

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Apple iPhone 14 models could come without a physical SIM card slot

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Dec 28, 2021

A couple of days ago, it was reported that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro series models, which will get launched in the year 2023, could come without a physical nano-SIM card slot and only support dual eSIM cards.

Now, a new report indicates that the switch from physical SIM to eSIM only could happen earlier than expected. It is being claimed that the iPhone 14 series models getting launched in 2022 could lack physical nano-SIM slots.

Apple iPhone 13 All Colors Featured — Apple iPhone 13

According to a report from MacRumors, Apple has advised major network carriers in the United States to prepare for the launch of eSIM-only smartphones by September 2022. They have also accessed a document outlining the timeframe for this initiative, although the document doesn’t specifically mention Apple or the iPhone.

The company is even working on a transition as some U.S. carriers will start offering select iPhone 13 models without a nano-SIM card in the retail box from Q2 2022. The company is already selling iPhone 13 models without a nano-SIM in the box if the product is sold through Apple Store or Apple.com.

We expect the Cupertino-based technology giant to still make iPhone models with physical SIM card slots for the regions where eSIM functionality isn’t available.

Prior to this, there were rumors about Apple planning to remove the Lightning port from the smartphones and if the company also gets rid of the physical SIM card slot, then it would be a step further for a seamless design as well as improve water resistance.

Apple has a track record of taking some bold decisions so there’s a possibility that this information could turn out to be true. We expect to get more information about this in the coming weeks or months.

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iQOO 9, 9 Pro Geekbench listings reveal chipset, RAM, and Android version

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 9 series of smartphones at 7:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 5. Reports have revealed that the model number V2171A belongs to the vanilla iQOO 9, while the V2172A model number is associated with the iQOO 9 Pro. Ahead of the launch, both models have surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site to reveal some of their key specifications.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro Geekbench listings

The Geekbench listings of the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro show that they are powered by a Qualcomm chipset that has a “taro” codename. The chipset has four CPU cores working at 1.79GHz, three CPU cores clocking at 2.50GHz, and a prime CPU core ticking at 3.0GHz. The SoC is equipped with Adreno 730 graphics. Hence, it can be said that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro handsets.

Both models are equipped with 12 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. The iQOO 9 scored 1233 in the single-core test of Geekbench and 3674 in the multi-core test, whereas the iQOO 9 Pro scored 1277 in the single-core test and 3787 in the multi-core test.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications

Reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. The vanilla model is expected to feature a flat screen that offers Full HD+ resolution, while the Pro variant may house a curved edge display that produces Quad HD+ resolution. Both phones are expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro’s triple camera unit may include a Samsung GN5 50-megapixel primary camera. The vanilla model is expected to feature a 120-degree 13-megapixel superwide lens and a Sony IMX663 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. On the other hand, the Pro model’s camera setup will have a 150-degree Samsung JN1 50-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 16-megapixel camera with 2.5x optical zoom and OIS support. The primary lens of the 9 Pro will feature gimbal OIS support.

The iQOO 9 duo may house a 4,700mAh battery. Both models are expected to support 120W fast charging.

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Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 is now available for pre-sale in China for 3,299 yuan ($518)

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Jeet

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Dec 28, 2021

A few days ago, Xiaomi had officially launched its new 70-inch Smart TV model in its home country China, dubbed Mi TV EA70. Today, the Chinese brand has officially started pre-sale for the same product.

The Mi TV EA70 is priced at 3,499 yuan which roughly converts to $549 but for the first sale, the company is offering the device at a discounted rate of 3,299 yuan (~$518). The product will be available for purchase in China from 31st December.

It features an upgraded premium 2mm thick full metal frame resulting in a 97.9 percent screen-to-body ratio. There’s a 70-inch 4K display panel with 3840 × 2160 pixels screen resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, and 300nits peak brightness.

The device has a 4000:1 contrast ratio, is capable of producing 1.07 billion colors, and comes equipped with high-power stereo speakers. Under the hood, it comes powered by a quad-core Cortex-A35 processor.

The Mi TV EA70 2022 packs 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It runs the company’s own MIUI for TV 3.0 which is based on the Android operating system. For connectivity, there’s support for Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth.

It also comes with a built-in smart home center, a far-field voice system and supports voice search and voice ordering. The Smart TV comes pre-installed with four mainstream video streaming platforms — Kiwi TV, Aurora TV, Kumao TV, and Mango TV.

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Realme GT2 Pro blind sales begin in China, variants revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

Realme GT2 Pro’s blind sales have started in China through multiple platforms. Buyers can book the device by paying 1 Yuan and the remaining amount can be paid on its launch event on Jan. 4. In China, interested buyers can order it through Realme’s online store, JD.com, Tmall, and Suning.

Realme GT2 Pro blind sale listing at JD.com

The Realme GT2 Pro’s JD listing shows that the device will come in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The listing suggests that three could be two Master Edition models. One of them is a paper-inspired model, while the other has a mysterious color. The same variants are also listed on Suning.com and other retailer sites.

Realme GT2 Pro specifications

Realme GT2 Pro’s TENAA listing has revealed that it has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with ultra-slim bezels. It offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. The device will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, the GT2 Pro is equipped with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The GT2 Pro’s rear camera system has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel snapper. The device will ship with Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 fuels the GT2 Pro with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery that supports 65W fast charging. The device is expected to arrive in three editions such as regular, Master Edition, and camera-focused version, which may feature an under-display selfie camera.

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iPhone 13 is missing noise cancellation for calls due to a glitch

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Dec 28, 2021

Apple iPhones have come with a noise cancellation feature for phone calls for a while now. The feature reduces ambient noise from the surroundings making for a more crisp and clear voice quality while on a call. However, this feature was never available for iPhone 13 users, and they have been waiting for months for Apple to address this issue.

On December 24, 2021, Reddit user throwawayowl999 complained that the iPhone 13 lacks “a front mic used for noise cancellation. The setting can be found in Accessibility -> Audio/Visual.” Other Redditors pointed out that he was right about the feature missing from the iPhone 13. However, the iPhone 13 does not lack the mic that enables this feature (via 9to5Mac).

The issue is indeed a software glitch, as can be observed in a discussion on the Apple forum from October where user rpwils2 wrote, “I am not able to find the toggle to switch off the noise cancellation feature on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Has this been moved or removed? When I use FaceTime and talk via the speaker my voice cuts out.”

An Apple Community Specialist replied that they need to enable ‘noise cancelation’ on their iPhone and linked an article to help users adjust the audio settings on the iPhone. However, the problem is that iPhone 13 users can’t find this specific feature in their settings menu.

User dagocarlito also replied to this query stating, “The iPhone 13 has ‘never’ had this option with iOS 15 because it’s a glitch. I’ve been speaking with apple support regarding this. It’s a known issue they are working on with no resolution timeline at the moment. This issue also creates problems with echos on CarPlay when talking between iPhone 13’s. It is a major flaw that needs to be resolved asap.”

Even after two months and the iOS 15.2 update, the issue remains unsolved. And apparently, the iOS 15.3 beta also fails to address or alleviate this problem. It remains to be seen how much more time Apple will take before addressing this issue or issuing a fix for it. So stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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iQOO Neo5 SE now available for purchase in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 28, 2021

iQOO announced the iQOO Neo5s and Neo5 SE smartphones on Dec. 22 in China. As scheduled, the Neo5 SE was made available for purchase on Dec. 24 in the home market. Starting from today, the Neo5s is now up for purchase with a starting price of 2,199 Yuan (~$345).

iQOO Neo5 SE pricing

The iQOO Neo5 SE has arrived in three variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$345), 2,399 Yuan (~$376), and 2,599 Yuan (~$408). It comes in three colors such as Mine Shadow Blue, Rock Crystal White, and Phantom.

iQOO Neo5 SE specifications and features

The iQOO Neo5 SE has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for shooting selfies and video calls. Likewise, the back panel of the device features a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the iQOO Neo5 SE. It is coupled with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There is no support for external storage on the device. The Neo5 SE is preinstalled with Android 11 OS, which is customized with OriginOS Ocean UI.

The Neo5 SE has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging. For security, it is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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iPhone 14 Max may get a 120Hz display thanks to LG

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Dec 27, 2021

Back in September, rumors of Apple replacing the Mini variant of the iPhone 14 with the bigger screen Max variant first arose. The move reportedly comes due to poor sales of the iPhone 12 Mini compared to its larger screen variants.

More information on this supposed upcoming iPhone 14 Max surfaced earlier this month, suggesting that the phone will likely feature a 60Hz LTPS display due to Samsung being Apple’s sole supplier of 120Hz LTPO. However, recent industry developments suggest that might not be the case anymore.

According to a report by PhoneArena, Apple finally has enough wiggle room to outfit their iPhone 14 Max variants with a 120Hz LTPO screen. The news comes days after LG succeeded in producing 120Hz LTPO display panels and securing a sizable order from Apple for the same. Apple, in the past, has had to source their 120Hz displays exclusively from Samsung, giving the Korean tech giant a monopoly on the matter.

With LG’s entrance into the Apple iPhone display supply chain, Samsung’s monopoly is effectively broken, giving the Cupertino-based company some wiggle room for negotiations.

So what can we expect from the iPhone 14 Max?

According to previous reports, the iPhone 14 Max (not to be confused with iPhone 14 Pro Max) will replace the iPhone 14 Mini and come equipped with a big 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO display. The display will be the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, the 14 Max will be a cheaper alternative and, therefore, will miss many bells and whistles offered in the more premium variants.

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LG Display lineup at CES 2022 include several transparent OLED screens

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2021

We have seen in recent weeks a raft of products from LG that seem to rival some of Samsung’s iconic and premium TV offerings. The display arm of LG Electronics, LG Display is plowing deeper into innovation in its transparent screen offerings. The company will be showcasing these innovative new concepts at CES 2022. The LG models include the OLED Shelf, Show Window, Shopping Managing Showcase, and Smart Window.

LG Display is a commercial entity that creates concepts that other companies can adopt and deploy in building their brands, The OLED Shelf concept consists of two 55-inch transparent OLED displays mounted one atop the other, with a shelf at the top. LG Display says it will be an ideal TV for the living room. The OLED Shelf can display art on one or both screens. The Always-on Display Mode will ensure that the screen can stay on always. The design and operation of the OLED Shelf are bound to accentuate the aesthetics of the room.

There’s room to put an actual painting behind the OLED Shelf screens, too, which can be visible when the TV is off. LG also devised a motorized sheet of opaque material which rolls down like a projector screen to deliver more vibrant images.

While the OLED Shelf is built for the home, the LG Shopping Managing Showcase is meant for large spaces like department stores. It has a transparent OLED display which is attached to a wooden stand. The company says the TV”s design provides a futuristic experience.

The Show Window is a business-oriented model and can create unique window displays. It has four 55-inch transparent OLED displays that could be used to play up products in window displays in a variety of ways. LG Display says versions of it are already on display at the new Musinsa fashion store in Seoul, London, China, and Japan.

The Smart Window is a transparent OLED screen that can be used for video calls or presentations. These LG Display models and more concept products will be showcased by LG Display during CES 2022. There are no details yet on possible release dates for the transparent screen models.

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OPPO Enco M32 official teasers emerge, pointing at an imminent launch in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2021

OPPO‘s earbuds offering in India is about to get a refresh as the company teases the impending launch of the OPPO Enco M32 earbuds. The neckband-styled headphone was unveiled in China just last month (November) and is a successor to the Enco M31 that was launched last year receiving a wide reception.

The teaser appeared via a product page for the gadget on Amazon India. The page shows that the earphone will launch as an “Amazon Special” meaning it would be launched exclusively on Amazon. There is no specified launch date at the moment, though.

The Enco M32 is expected to arrive with an in-ear design but with a new ear-wing style. It will also have support for fast charging. The company touts the fast charging to be able to deliver up to 20 hours of battery life when it is charged for just 10 minutes. That is impressive, innit?

The OPPO Enco M32 comes with 10mm dynamic drivers as well as an independent sound cavity design for strong bass. The device comes with a lightweight design, weighing just 33g. It also comes with support for Bluetooth 5.0, dual-device pairing, and an IP55 waterproof and dustproof rating. The Enco M32 charges via a USB-C port with a full charge delivered in just 35 minutes. The battery can last up to 28 hours with consistent music playback.

There is no word yet on the launch date but we expect the company to launch the product in the first week of January 2022.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Mijia Pocket Photo Printer for $55 (Retail Price $90)

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Dec 27, 2021

This holiday season, share all your beautiful memories quickly and instantly by using Xiaomi Mijia Pocket Photo Printer. The printer which usually retails for $90 is now available at a discounted price of $54.98 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 December, 11:59 PM PT.

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Xiaomi Mijia Pocket Photo Printer

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get new OxygenOS update with bug fixes and December security patch

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 27, 2021

As the year is fast approaching an end, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is rolling out OxigenOS updates to its older devices, bumping up their security level and fixing some major issues.

Last week, the OnePlus 7 series devices received a firmware update which fixed a major bug with the smartphone, and now, OnePlus has released the latest patch for OnePlus 8 devices as well. According to a report by AndroidPolice, the OnePlus 8, and OnePlus 8 Pro are picking up OxygenOS 11.0.10.10.

According to the official changelog posted by OnePlus on their community forum, the patch brings the latest December security update to the devices along with multiple bug fixes to both the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. These fixes reported by the company are

System
- Optimized the UI display of Settings interface
- Fixed the issue that Google Assistant and Gpay doesn’t display as expected in the Setup Wizard
- Fixed the low probability issue of WhatsApp crash
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.12

Although the changelog suggests that the latest update fixes the settings interface bug but from the comments below the post it can be observed that people are still facing this issue.

For those unaware, the OnePlus 8 series devices as well as some other devices have been facing issues with the settings UI that has been causing icons and options to misalign. Not a system-breaking bug but isn’t very pretty to look at either.

The company has confirmed that the update is rolling out in phases, which means the update may not be available on your device just yet. However, we can expect OnePlus to roll out the OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 update widely for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in the coming weeks.

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Xiaomi 12 series priced a lot higher than its predecessors: Report

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 27, 2021

Xiaomi’s much-anticipated launch event for 2021 is scheduled to commence tomorrow from 07:30 pm Chinese Time (11:30 am GMT). The company is slated to unveil several products at the event, with the Xiaomi 12 series smartphones being the headliners. However, less than 24 hours before the launch event, alleged leaks have surfaced online regarding the prices of these upcoming devices.

known tipster Ishan Agarwal has leaked the Chinese market prices of three devices of the Xiaomi 12 lineup.

Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3: ¥499 ($78/₹5,870) pic.twitter.com/bTyciwU5mB

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) December 27, 2021

According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 12 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at 4299 yuan ($675) while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are priced at 4599 yuan ($722) and 4999 yuan ($784) respectively.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to be priced at 4999 yuan ($784) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, 5299 yuan ($832) for the 8GB + 256GB, and 5699 yuan ($894) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

Interestingly the leak reveals the pricing of Xiaomi 12X, which is expected to be Xiaomi’s compact flagship. The lack of information and leaks have had many people wondering if the Xiaomi 12X will appear at the December 28th launch event. However, if these leaks are to be believed, the device will indeed be released tomorrow at a price of 3499 yuan ($549) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, 3799 yuan ($596) 8GB + 256GB variant and 3999 yuan ($627) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

These prices do appear to be a lot higher than Xiaomi’s 11 series smartphones and have also been mentioned by the tipster to be unconfirmed, so we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt.

Additionally, the tipster also hinted at the pricing of the Xiaomi Buds 3, which appears to be priced at 499 yuan in the Chinese market($78).

With Xiaomi’s launch event scheduled to commence tomorrow at 07:30 pm Chinese Time (11:30 am GMT), we don’t have to wait long for the official pricing of these products to be revealed. So, stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event.

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Some Google Pixel 6 units are facing screen auto rotation issues

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Google launched the Pixel 6 phones with punch-hole AMOLED display, Tensor chipset, and Android 12 OS. Soon after its launch, some users started facing fingerprint scanner issues, followed by network issues, and screen-cracking issues. Now, there’s a new bug reported by netizens where the screen does not automatically rotate.

As reported by AndroidPolice, the screen rotation on some Pixel 6 units do not work. It seems that the phone’s sensors aren’t responding and it is making the phone stuck in portrait mode.

The publication tried troubleshooting one of such units and as expected, the major problem was with the sensors. The gyroscope and accelerometer sensors didn’t return any data to testing apps like Sensor Test. Similarly, the compass sensor was also not working as again, it didn’t show any data. When tried in map apps the apps didn’t show data of the way the phone was pointed to. However, some other sensors like Barometer, Proximity, Magnetometer, Light sensors were found to be working in the unit tested by the publication.

As of now, there’s no clear fix for such units. But, at least a simple reboot may help. We expect the company to respond to such issues and provide a fix as soon as possible.

Google Pixel 6 Specifications

The Google Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution It has a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main lens and a 12MP secondary lens. It boasts an 8MP selfie sensor.

It is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor octa-core chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 4,614mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology. It has IP68 dust and water resistance rating and features an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

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