Samsung Galaxy M33 5G will house a 6,000mAh battery: Safety Korea

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Dec 14, 2021

Vivo Watch 2 launch date has been confirmed. Earlier today, the company confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo S12 series of smartphones on Dec. 22 in China. The company has now confirmed that it will be unleashing the Vivo Watch 2 alongside the S12 lineup.

The Vivo Watch 2 will be succeeding the original Vivo Watch that debuted in September 2021. The company is yet to share the details of the upcoming smartwatch.

A leaked image showcasing the design of the Vivo Watch 2 smartwatch had appeared last month. It revealed that the Watch 2 will be sporting a round-shaped dial like the predecessor model.

The image also showed the Vivo Watch 2 will offer features like a heart-rate tracker, a built-in GPS, and a step counter. The original Vivo Watch did not support voice calls. However, the leaked image also hinted that the Watch 2 may arrive with support for eSIM.

The Vivo Watch 2 is expected to arrive in leather and silicone strap options. Rumors have it that it will be backed by a 501mAh battery. To recollect, the first-generation Vivo Watch featured a smaller 478mAh battery. The other specs of the Vivo Watch 2 are under the wraps.

In related news, the Vivo S12 and S12 Pro are expected to arrive with common specs like the Dimensity 1200 chipset, 50-megapixel dual selfie cameras, and 108-megapixel triple rear cameras. Both phones are likely to support 44W fast charging. The vanilla model may feature a flat display, while the Pro variant may come with a curved edge screen.

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Honor X30 live shots, color variants, entire design revealed before launch

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Dec 14, 2021

In October, Honor announced the Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max smartphones. It recently confirmed that the Honor X30 will be breaking cover at 3 PM (local time) on Dec. 16 in China. Now, the live shots of the handset have appeared online to showcase the design of the phone.

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The Honor X30 hands-on images show that it will be equipped with a punch-hole display and thin bezels. It has an attractive round-shaped camera module on the back. The camera ring has three cameras and an LED flash.

It appears that the X30 is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The hands-on images show that it will come in colors like black, silver/white, and gold. The below-shown render shared by Honor confirms that it will also come in a blue variant.

The Honor X30 is expected to debut as the first-ever phone powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which indicates that it will carry support for 5G connectivity. It may feature an IPS LCD panel that offers a 90Hz refresh rate.

The X30’s rear camera setup is said to feature a 48-megapixel main camera. It is likely to be accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is expected to offer a long battery life. Probably, it will carry support for 66W fast charging. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the device.

In related news, Honor has recently launched the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro smartphones in China. The Chinese manufacturer is also said to be working on the Honor 60 SE. However, it is unclear whether it will debut before the end of this year. The Q1 2022 period is likely to see the arrival of the Honor Magic Fold foldable phone.

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Apple’s foldable iPhone isn’t coming until 2023, claims analyst Ross Young

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Dec 14, 2021

While Apple keeps launching its iPhone lineup with a few technological improvements over the previous generation models, the Cupertino-based company is yet to launch a foldable smartphone, a category that is currently being dominated by Samsung.

However, the tech giant is rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone which is expected to go official sometime in 2023 based on various reports. Now, a new report from analyst Ross Young claims that while the foldable iPhone isn’t launching until 2023, the device is most likely to launch in the year 2024.

The company has been working on a prototype of this new phone, which was evident from the fact that Samsung had supplied foldable display samples to Apple for testing. It has also been rumored that the Cupertino-based giant is working with LG Display for the same.

Based on the previous reports, the foldable iPhone from Apple will come with an 8-inch flexible OLED display. Earlier this year, Bloomberg had reported that the company has started working on this new device but the work so far is limited to display only.

While Apple is years away from commercially launching its first foldable smartphone, its rival Samsung has already established its position in the market and is currently dominating with several different models up for grabs.

Even Huawei has a few foldable smartphones in the market, with a new Huawei P50 Pocket set to go official on 23rd December. Another Chinese brand Xiaomi has already launched the Mi Mix Fold while OPPO is set to launch its Find N on 15th December.

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Xiaomi launches Redmi Watch 2 Lite smartwatch in Europe for €69.99 (~$79)

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Dec 14, 2021

Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Watch 2 Lite smartwatch last month and now the company has officially unveiled this new wearable device in the European market and can be purchased through the Mi Store.

The device is currently available only in Germany and not in France, Italy, or Spain but the product has been listed for those regions as well. Nonetheless, it should be available for purchase in those countries pretty soon.

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is priced at €69.99 which roughly converts to $79. It is currently available in only the Black color option but the device will soon come in two more color options to choose from — White and Blue.

Coming to the specifications, the smartwatch comes with a 1.55-inch touchscreen display that offers a screen resolution of 360 x 320 pixels. It comes with support for features like heart rate monitoring, steps country, blood oxygen levels measuring, and more.

There are over 100 sports modes and the device also comes with support for GPS along with Galileo, GLONASS, and BDS. The product, which is rated 5ATM for water resistance, has a plastic build, making it lightweight.

It is running the company’s own proprietary operating system and has support for more than 100 watch faces to choose from. The device is powered by a 262mAh battery which is claimed to offer 10 days of battery life on a single charge.

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Realme 9i’s live shot, battery capacity appear through FCC certification

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Dec 14, 2021

The rumor mill has been steadily leaking information on the specs of the Realme 9i mid-range phone. According to a new report by the My Smart Price, the alleged Realme 9i has received approval from the FCC and TUV Rheinland certification sites.

Reports have revealed that the Realme 9i’s model number is RMX3491. The same device has appeared in the database of the above-mentioned certification platforms. The FCC documents have a live shot of the Realme 9i. It reveals that the device is equipped with a triple camera unit and its appearance is similar to the Realme GT Neo2. Another image available in the FCC documents shows that the handset measures 162.5 x 74mm.

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The FCC listing has further revealed that the Realme 9i has a 5,000mAh battery and it will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 UI based Android 11. It will come with support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac

Realme 9i specifications (Rumored)

A recent report had revealed that the entire specs of the Realme 9i. It will come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Snapdragon 680 chip is likely to fuel the device. The report also claimed that it has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Realme 9i.

Realme is expected to announce the Realme 9i in January 2022. It is likely to be followed by other handsets such as Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+.

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MIUI 13 logo is here with subtle changes

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Dec 14, 2021

Xiaomi is anticipated to unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days. Ahead of that, the company has already introduced most of the upcoming changes via weekly MIUI Beta builds. Now, even the logo of the next major release of MIUI gets unveiled before the software’s official announcement.

A couple of weeks back, the MIUI logo in the update section of the software was changed to indicate ‘under construction’ status. A few days from that, Xiaomi has now started bundling the all-new MIUI 13 logo with some of its system apps.

Xiaomiui confirms that this logo is indeed official. That’s because the images of the logo are found inside the applications signed by Xiaomi itself.

Talking about the logo, it appears to have a new font, which is only slightly different from the previous iteration. The new logo and font show more curvature compared to the older MIUI 12 logo and font. In other words, the changes are subtle.

All of these recent developments regarding MIUI indicated that Xiaomi may soon announce the launch of MIUI 13. It will most likely debut alongside the Xiaomi 12 series.

Xiaomi is expected to resolve the issues of MIUI 12 with MIUI 13. Though the company has tried to mitigate some of these problems with MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, there’s still more to be done.

Redmi K50 Gaming to come with Gorilla Glass Victus, MIUI 13 based Android 12

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Dec 14, 2021

Redmi is reportedly working on the Redmi K50 Gaming smartphone. A Xiaomi phone with model number 21121210C was spotted at the CMIIT certification site recently. It is believed to debut in China with the Redmi K50 Gaming branding. The predecessor Redmi K40 Gaming featured the Gorilla Glass 5 panels on the front and rear sides. Tipster Digital Chat Station claimed today that the K50 Gaming will come with the latest edition of the Gorilla Glass.

According to the tipster, the Redmi K50 Gaming will be equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. He added that the device will be equipped with Android 12 OS with the latest MIUI 13 on top. He hinted that the performance of the new Dimensity platform is not bad.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition Inverse Scale and color variants — Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

Recent reports have claimed that the Redmi K50 Gaming will come equipped with an all-new 4nm Dimensity 9000 chipset. He had recently claimed that the K50 Gaming will deliver a high-performance gaming experience. The device is likely to sport a punch-hole design on the front.

The Redmi K50 Gaming may feature an OLED panel that offers a 120Hz or a 144Hz refresh rate. For security, it may feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper, an 8-megapixel telemacro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is speculated that there could be another variant of the K50 Gaming featuring a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens as the primary snapper.

The 21121210C model number belongs to its Chinese variant. The handset is also expected to release in global markets and India. The K40 Gaming was rebranded as the POCO F3 GT. Hence, it is likely that the Redmi K50 Gaming may launch with the POCO F4 GT moniker in markets outside China.

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Realme GT 2 Pro 3C certified, launch seems imminent

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Dec 14, 2021

Last month, a Realme phone with model number RMX3300 was spotted at the AnTuTu benchmarking platform with an impressive score of 1,025,215 points. It is nothing Realme’s upcoming flagship phone named the Realme GT 2 Pro. Last week, the RMX3300 was approved by the CMIIT authority of China. Fresh information reveals that the same model has been certified by China’s 3C body.

The RMX3300’s 3C certification reveals that it has a 5G-ready device that may ship with a VCA7JACH / VCA7HACH charger that supports up to 65W fast charging. This debunks some leaks that the GT 2 Pro will carry support for 125W fast charging. Now that the device is now 3C certified, it seems that it will soon appear at the TENAA certification site with images and key specifications.

Realme recently confirmed it will be holding the GT 2 series event at 9 AM (GMT) on Dec. 20. It appears that the company may reveal some of the major innovations that will be available on the GT 2 Pro through the upcoming event. The handset may debut later this month in China, and it may hit the global markets in the beginning months of 2022.

Realme GT 2 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The Realme GT 2 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It will come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce a GT 2 Pro variant with an under-display camera.

The GT 2 Pro is expected to come with a 32-megapixel selfie camera, a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766 with OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + telephoto triple camera unit, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage. It may house a 4,500mAh or a 5,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G yet to be discontinued, still available in China

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Dec 14, 2021

Xiaomi‘s Redmi Note 9 series was slated to be discontinued after November 11, aka the Double 11 festival, but now, as the Double 12 festival came and went, the brand is still selling the device.

Redmi Note 9 All Colors Featured — Redmi Note 9

Earlier in November, Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group China and GM of the Redmi brand, posted on Weibo announcing that the Redmi Note 9 5G will be delisted in China after the Double 11 sale. He further added that the smartphone will be replaced by the Redmi Note 10 and Note 11 series. This course of action was expected to be decided upon so that the previous generation Note 9-series doesn’t eat up the market share of the newer Redmi Note 10 and Note 11 series devices.

However, the Double 11 sale came and went, and the Redmi Note 9 devices were still on sale. At this point, the Chinese media claimed that the phones would be available for purchase till 12/12, aka the Double 12 shopping festival, which will mark its last day on market listings. That too has come and gone, but the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro still remain on sale. Though Xiaomi is yet to issue any official comments, there could be several reasons causing this.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G All Colors — Redmi Note 9 Pro

The first thing that comes to mind is over-production. It may be that Xiaomi produced an excessive number of Note 9 series devices that they could not sell in the predicted timeframe. This could be attributed to the massive success garnered by its predecessor, the Redmi Note 8 series, which led the company to increase production of the follow-up, the Redmi Note 9.

Another reason for the continued sale of the Redmi Note 9 series could be due to the devices not selling as much compared to their predecessors or the next-gen Redmi Note 10, leaving a lot of unsold stock.

Whatever the case might be, the Note 9 series is still being sold in China for a discounted price of 1149 yuan ($180) for the Note 9 5G and 1499 yuan ($235) for the Note 9 Pro 5G variant. So if you are in China, grab one before they run out!

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Vivo S12 series launch date confirmed, reservations begin

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Dec 14, 2021

Several reports have claimed that Vivo will be launching the Vivo S12 series of selfie-focused smartphones this month in China. Today, the company released an official confirmation that it will be announcing the Vivo S12 lineup at 7:30 PM (local time) on Dec. 22 in the home market. The reservations of the S12 series have also started in the country.

The official teaser released by the brand only confirms the arrival of the Vivo S12 lineup and has no information on its specs and design. Earlier this year, the company unveiled the Vivo S10 and Vivo S10 Pro smartphones in China. These phones will be replaced by the Vivo S12 and S12 Pro.

The S12 and S12 Pro will be the company’s first phones to come preinstalled with the OriginOS Ocean UI, which was announced last week in China. The S10 series featured the Dimensity 1100 chipset, but the S12 lineup will be equipped with the more powerful Dimensity 1200 SoC.

Vivo S12 Pro specifications (Rumored)

Shown below is a leaked render of the Vivo S12 Pro. It shows the phone sporting a flat display with a wide notch. However, previous leaks have claimed that the S12 Pro will be equipped with a curved edge panel. Hence, it is likely that the image may belong to vanilla S12. The rear view of the phone shows that it is fitted with a 108-megapixel triple camera unit.

Vivo S12 Pro poster — Vivo S12 Pro leaked poster

The Vivo S12 Pro leaks have revealed that it will be equipped with a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie camera system. The Dimensity 1200 powered phone may carry support for 44W fast charging. However, there is no word on its battery size. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to know more details on the specs of the S12 and S12 Pro.

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Huawei P50 Pocket foldable smartphone confirmed to launch on December 23

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Dec 14, 2021

Huawei has announced that the company will be holding a new launch event to unveil its new flagship smartphone — Huawei P50 Pocket which appears to be a new foldable smartphone from the brand.

The launch event will take place on 23rd December at 03:30 PM local time in China. The teaser image pretty much confirms that the device in question is a foldable smartphone.

The image hints that the phone has a vertical folding design and could come in at least two color options — White and Gold. It’s likely that this is the same smartphone that has been making rounds as Huawei Mate V, featuring a clamshell design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lineup.

Recently leaked images of the upcoming phone’s cover have revealed that the flip design smartphone will have two circular modules on the back panel at the top-left corner for the camera setup, similar to what we have seen on the Huawei P50.

As of now, not much is known about the features and specifications of the upcoming Huawei P50 Pocket foldable smartphone but given that the launch is just a few days away, we expect to know more about the phone thorugh leaks as well as official teasers.

Along with the Huawei P50 Pocket, the company is also expected to launch a few other products at the same event on 23rd December in China, including the Huawei Watch D smartwatch with support for blood pressure monitoring.

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Apple iMac Pro with 27-inch miniLED display to reportedly launch in Spring 2022

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Dec 14, 2021

Earlier this year, Apple revamped its iMac lineup with the launch of a new 24-inch iMac which comes powered by Apple Silicon’s M1 chipset. Since then, the company is expected to launch an updated iMac Pro in the market.

There have been several rumors hinting at the launch of a 27-inch iMac Pro sometime next year and now the latest report coming from Display Supply Chain reveals that the device is expected to launch in Spring.

The report reveals that the 27-inch iMac Pro from Apple will feature a MiniLED screen and have support for 120Hz variable refresh rate and Oxide backplanes. It will also mark the introduction of Pro Motion display technology to the iMac lineup.

While earlier reports have also talked about the new iMac Pro model getting launched around the same time, DSCC pretty much confirms it as its analysts usually get information from the screen manufacturers with a pretty accurate timeline.

It is expected that the device could have a starting configuration of 16GB RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, just like the recently launched MacBook Pro lineup. Further, users will likely get an option to choose between M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets.

Earlier, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had also hinted about the revamped high-end iMac with Apple Silicon launching in 2022 but then reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant may have postponed it to focus on the 24-inch M1-powered iMac.

The new report also hints about the launch timeline for some other rumored Apple products. It adds that the iPad and MacBook models featuring OLED panels are not expected to launch until 2023 but are likely to be announced in 2024.

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IBM and Samsung unveil new transistors for super-efficient future chips

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Dec 14, 2021

International Business Machines (IBM) and Samsung have announced during the IEDM conference in San Francisco revealed a breakthrough in semiconductor design by unveiling a new design for stacking transistors vertically on a chip, reports Engadget.

In the new Vertical Transport Field Effect Transistors (VTFET), transistors sit perpendicular to one another and the current flows through them vertically. For those who are unaware, in the current processors and system-on-chips, transistors lie flat on the surface and the electric current flows from side to side.

This new kind of transistor could allow for a greater density of these components per chip compared to anything that is available at present. Thus, there’s potential for improved power efficiency or performance.

With this new design, IBM and Samsung hope to extend Moore’s Law beyond the nanosheet threshold and waste less energy. The companies also say that it will double the performance or use 85 percent less power than chips designed with FinFET transistors.

However, IBM and Samsung aren’t the only ones working on these new types of transistors. The chipset giant Intel is also experimenting with chips stacked above each other to save area, reduce interconnect lengths, and save energy to make the chips more cost-efficient and better performing. Intel aims to finalize the design for angstrom-scale chips by 2024 using its new “Intel 20A” node and RibbonFET transistors.

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MSI Creator Z16 launched in India packing a 16″ QHD+ 120Hz touch display, updated SoCs

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Dec 13, 2021

MSI Creator Z16 laptops with an array of features have been unveiled for the Indian market. The Creator Z16 offers an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 and i7 processors, NVIDIA graphics, and a 16-inch Quad HD+ touchscreen. The laptop also features a 120Hz display refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio. The True Color Technology interfaces a rich color gamut relevant to designers and creators.

MSI boasts that the Creator Z16 has pioneered a mini LED-backlit keyboard design to illuminate dim areas to enhance the user’s work experience. It also features a personalized per-key RGB backlight by Steel Series Engine and the laptop is an overall sleek objective. The design reflects a merging of postmodernism with the traditional template. It offers up to 64GB of Memory and its webcam is the IR HD type, while communication support is provided by Killer Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

The MSI Creator Z16 has an array of input and output ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB 3.2, and Gen 2, as well as Type-A. It comes in a single lunar gray color variant while two processor variants are available with pricing fixed at Rs. 240,990 ($3,180) for the i7 variant and Rs. 257,990 ($3,405) for the i9 model. Both variants will be available directly via MSI brand stores as well as through Flipkart and some authorized sellers across the subcontinent.

MSI says they will continue to offer seamless products to Indian consumers as underscored by the latest MSI Creator Z16 series. The company says the models are a culmination of its design strategy of meeting technology with aesthetics in such products. It hopes to continue to deliver several performance-driven products in the market with the target of having a growing influence in the Indian market.

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India’s homegrown 5G network can’t exist without a merger with the global 5G standard

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Dec 13, 2021

India’s homegrown 5Gi telecommunications network standard developed by the country’s Telecommunications Standards Development Society is to be merged with the global 5G standard, a news report has indicated. A meeting to tie up loose ends in the two telecommunications standards had been held and some compromises were made that will facilitate the merging of the two standards. The merging of the 5Gi and 3GPP 5G standards will subsequently get the approval of and buy-in of the international standards regulatory body.

The 5Gi is a tech initiative driven by IIT Hyderabad and IIT Madras and provides 5G-level technology as a competitor to the globally certified 3GPP 5G standards. The Indian 5Gi standard has gotten the approval of the International Communications Union (ITU) amidst its growing influence. It will operate in the same bands and spectrum as the global 5G network. It offers a huge opportunity for Indians to enjoy high-speed network speeds with high-quality and excellent connectivity akin to what obtains with 5G. It will be able to use 5G network infrastructure nd could also be scaled beyond India, thus opening the potential for much of symbol.

The need to standardize the 5Gi with the 3GPP 5G is underscored by the fact that standardization and interoperability are key drivers of economies of scale and faster deployment, as compared with parallel infrastructure requirements. The implications of the meeting and necessary compromises will boost the potentials of the new Indian 5Gi telecommunications standard.

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ASUS Chromebook CX1 with a military-grade build arrives India, starts at Rs. 18,990 ($250)

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Dec 13, 2021

True to the hype and teasers, Taiwanese electronics maker ASUS has launched the Chromebook CX1 dual-use laptop with military-grade durability in India. The device will sell at an introductory price of Rs. 18,990 ($250). The Chromebook CX1 comes with an 11.6-inch anti-glare HD display, a spill-resistant keyboard with a 1.5mm key travel and it can turn 180 degrees, thanks to its solid hinge.

The Chromebook CX1 is well-kitted as a rugged travel companion that enables you to keep working even on the go using a compact, dual-function device that can both operate as a tablet and a laptop. It has structural reinforcements that have further enhanced the chassis strength and it meets the MIL-STD 810H testing standard. It has also undergone some intense and stringent testing regimen that includes shock and drop tests, panel pressure, and a few other tests meant to ensure maximal toughness of the device in everyday use.

The Chromebook CX1 has a Quad-Core Intel Celeron N4020 processor which is higher than the N3350 processor in the low-end models of the series. A monster 13 hours of activity is assured on a full charge of the battery and the Chromebook CX1 will have 4GB of RAM 64GB of storage. It will run on Chrome OS and has both Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 supports. Several input/output ports are also available including USB-A, USB 3.2, and a combined headphone/ microphone jack.

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 is originally priced at Rs 19,999 ($264) but the one-week promo on Flipkart means you can get the device at Rs. 18,990 ($250). There are other incentive packages available for the ASUS Chromebook CX1.

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Check out these Xiaomi 12 Ultra Concept renders based on the leaked protective cases

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