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OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G ColorOS 12 Open Beta program begins in China, India, Pakistan

At the end of November, OPPO started recruiting testers for the OPPO Reno5 series ColorOS 12 Open Beta program in China. The initiative was only limited to two devices in the lineup initially. Now, two more phones dubbed OPPO Reno5 Pro and OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G have been added ahead of schedule.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G 2
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

OPPO is supposed to kickstart the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno5 Pro and OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G in China, India, and Pakistan from December 10. However, the company has opened registrations a day earlier, just like it did with the OPPO Reno5 5G and the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G in China.

According to the official announcement posts on OPPO Community, anyone with the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G running the following firmware versions can enroll in the Android 12 beta program.

  • OPPO Reno5 Pro

    • Pakistan – A.12
  • OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

    • China – A.17 or A.18
    • India – A.12

In order to do so, users will have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. The applications will be reviewed within 5 working days. The company will begin rolling out the beta release via OTA within  3 working days from that.

In China, participants can fill a questionnaire to further increase their chance of gettings selected.

Having said that, there’s no official word on the availability of the stable update from OPPO so far. It will most likely arrive as early as next month. 

 

 

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OPPO Find N foldable phone to launch on December 15, design teased

OPPO Find N is all set to launch as the OPPO’s first foldable smartphone at 4 PM (local time) on Dec. 15 through the company’s INNO Day 2021 event. A tweet released by the brand gives a look at the design of the Find N. It also mentions that Pete Lau will be taking the new role of Chief Product Offer (CPO) at OPPO.

The OPPO Find N has been born through the company’s four years of intense R&D and six generations of prototypes. Most smartphones are available in the market offer similar configurations and designs. According to Lau, the smartphone industry has reached a limit whether it comes to offering features like high refresh rates, mobile photography, fast charging, and so on. Hence, the company has now decided to venture into the foldable segment.

OPPO began working on the first find N prototype back in 2018. While Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi have already unveiled their foldable smartphones, OPPO has not launched one yet. Lau believes that ‘it is better to launch a product later when it is ready to offer a great user experience instead of simply rushing to keep up with trends.’ He added that the Find N will a beautiful and user-friendly device. OPPO has put efforts to solve pain points such as crease in the display and durability issues that were seen on foldable phones by other brands.

OPPO Find N specifications (Rumored)

Reports have revealed that the Find N will have an 8-inch LTPO OLED 120Hz inner display, a 60Hz cover display with punch-hole design, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 16-megapixel (Sony IMX481) + 13-megapixel (Samsung S5K3M5) triple camera unit, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge support. It will be equipped with Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and ColorOS 12 flavored Android 12.

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Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) launched in China, specifications, features, and price

Xiaomi has silently announced the Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) smartphone in China today. Earlier this year, the company unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G with Snapdragon 780G chip and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G with Snapdragon 732G chip. The former was exclusively available in China. Later this year, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G featuring the Snapdragon 778G SoC in markets like India and Europe. Now, the same device has been introduced in the home market with the Xiaomi 11 Vitality Edition moniker

Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) specifications and features

The Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) measures 160.53 x 75.2 x 6.81mm and weighs 157 grams. The device houses a 6.55-inch AMOLED punch-hole screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, 800 nits of brightness, and 402ppi pixel density. It also offers other features like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 10-bit colors, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi 11 Vitality Edition
Xiaomi 11 Vitality Edition

The Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) is driven by the Snapdragon 778G chipset and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device ships with up to 256 GB of storage and it comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS, which is skinned with MIUI 12.5.

Placed on its front is a 20-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 119-degree FOV, and a 5-megapixel macro lens with a 3cm focal length. It is capable at shooting 30fps 4K videos and 120fps 1080p slow-motion videos.

The smartphone is backed by a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It offers other features such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, an IR blaster, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a USB-C port. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) pricing and availability

The Xiaomi 11 Youth (Vitality Edition) comes in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage versions. They are priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$315) and 2,299 Yuan (~$362). It comes in hues like white, blue, peach, and black. The first sale of the phone is scheduled to begin tomorrow (Dec. 10) in China.

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Nokia smartphone powered by Samsung Exynos 7884 spotted on Geekbench

HMD Global, the company which is launching Nokia-branded phones in the market, is gearing up to unveil a new device. An upcoming Nokia smartphone with the model name Suzume has been spotted on benchmarking platform.

The upcoming Nokia Suzume smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench and the listing has revealed some key details about this new device.

Nokia Suzume Geekbench

The smartphone is revealed to come powered by an octa-core processor which is expected to be the Samsung Exynos 7884 chipset, the same processor that is powering the South Korean company’s Samsung A10.

It comes packed with 3GB of RAM and runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box. The device has managed to score 306 points in the single-core test while in the multi-core test, it scored 1,000 points.

The Samsung Exynos 7884 chipset is manufactured using the 14nm processor which makes it a bit old given that most modern chips are now being manufactured using 4nm node. It comes packed with two Cortex-A73 cores and six A53 cores, along with a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU and an LTE modem.

The Nokia Suzume (which means Sparrow in Japanese) may be one of the four devices that were recently leaked. Given the specs, the phone seems like a budget to the mid-range offering and could come with an LCD display and a triple-camera setup on the back.

We expect more details about this Nokia Suzume smartphone to surface online in the coming days or weeks. Given that the device has already appeared on the benchmarking platform, the launch of the device could happen soon.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro models could be the brand’s first OLED phones without a notch

A few years ago, with the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple added a notch on top of the screen and it has continued so far, with the recently launched iPhone 13 models also featuring a notch. But the company is now expected to change that with upcoming phones.

If the new report coming from The Elec is to be believed, which is based on the display suppliers, then the upcoming iPhone 14 series models with OLED displays could have a punch-hole cutout instead of a notch.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Render

The report claims that Samsung has already started receiving machines from Philoptics and Wonik IPS for laser-cutting holes in the OLED panels.

It is being said that Apple has decided to get rid of the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models as the company is confident about Samsung’s ability and expertise in hole punching for displays, which the South Korean giant has already been doing for years with the introduction of its own Galaxy S10 lineup.

If the report is true, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring a 6.7-inch display with a punch-hole cutout could end up being the smartphone from Apple with the best screen-to-body ratio the company has ever designed.

The upcoming Apple iPhone 14 Pro models will be using Samsung’s HIAA (Hole-in-Active-Area) method which is said to be the most advanced OLED hole-punching technology so far. HIAA employs laser drilling between the OLED deposition and thin-film encapsulation (TFE) which is more challenging to do with Samsung‘s flexible OLED displays that use plastic instead of a glass substrate.

So far, Apple is dependent on Samsung Display for the OLED LTPO panels but LG is also reportedly working on the same but LG is yet to conduct trials that will determine if its production meets the needed quality and cost.

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iQOO Neo5s images, key details leaked ahead of launch

iQOO is expected to unveil two new ‘Neo’ branded smartphones this month. Leaked images that have now appeared on Weibo reveal that one of them will be called iQOO Neo5s. Here is all that is known about the upcoming smartphone.

Tipster Panda is Bald shared a render to showcase the front design of the iQOO Neo5s. It shows the phone flaunting a display that has a centrally positioned punch-hole. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key.

iQOO Neo5s image
iQOO Neo5s

The other image not only showcases the front design of the Neo5s but also reveals some of its key specs. It reveals that the device will be running on the latest OriginOS Ocean edition, and it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The image further reveals that the iQOO Neo5s will ship with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It will also offer 4 GB of extended RAM. It is unclear whether the OriginOS Ocean will be overlaid on Android 11 or 12 on the device.

iQOO Neo5S
iQOO Neo5s

Past reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo4s will feature a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and an OIS-enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 triple camera unit. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The Neo5s may ship with up to 256 GB of storage.

The other ‘Neo’ device that is expected to launch with the Neo5s is the iQOO Neo5 SE. It is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 778G+ chip and 66W fast charging support. Its other details are under the wraps.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus appear on FCC ahead of launch

Samsung is working on the next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones and if the reports are to be believed, then the launch will take place at the Galaxy Unpacked on 8th February, but the company is yet to confirm this.

As the rumored launch date nears, more details about smartphones have started surfacing online. In the latest development, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has been spotted on the FCC website, reports MySmartPrice.

Samsung Galaxy S22 FCC

The base model in the lineup with model number SM-S901U has been spotted on FCC but the listing has not revealed many details. It shows that the phone will have support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/n/ac/ax along with Bluetooth, NFC, 5G, and LTE. Further, it has also been revealed that the device will have support for wireless charging.

Along with the vanilla S22, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus with model number SM-S906U has also been spotted on FCC. It will pack a battery with model number EB-BS906ABY with a rated capacity of 4,370mAh along with support for 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus FCC

Based on the earlier leaks, the Galaxy S22 is expected to feature a 6.06-inch Full HD+ display while the S22+ will have a 6.55-inch screen. Both the models are expected to have support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

There will also be a punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen for housing a front-facing snapper. It is said to be the same 10-megapixel camera that’s found on the Galaxy S21. On the backside, there will be a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Render
Samsung Galaxy S22 Render

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to come powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 SoC, depending on the region. However, this time, it is reported that instead of the brand’s own Exynos 2200, the devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Indian market.

We expect more details about the smartphone to surface online in the coming days. Meanwhile, the South Korean giant is also gearing up to launch the much-delayed Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in January.

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Galaxy Tab A8 2021 full specification, pricing leaked; launch seems imminent

The rumor mill has been leaking information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 tablet for the past few months. It was recently spotted at certification sites such as Bluetooth SIG, Wi-Fi Alliance, FCC, BIS, and TUV Rheinland. Now, tipster Snoopy Tech has shared the entire specs of the tablet, which indicates that its launch could be near.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 specifications (rumored)

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has a 10.5-inch LCD display that offers a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be driven by the Unisoc T618 chip and it will come in Wi-Fi / LTE variants.

Galaxy Tab A8 2021
Galaxy Tab A8 2021

The Tab A8 2021 will come with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It will be backed by a 7,040mAh battery that carries support for 15W charging. The tablet will be equipped with quad speakers.

On the photography front, the Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will offer users with 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The device will weigh 476 grams and measure only 6.9mm in thickness.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 pricing (rumored)

The Galaxy Tab A8 2021 storage variants will be priced between 240 euros (~$272) and 360 euros (~$407). It will come in colors like Pink Gold, Grey, and Silver. As mentioned above, it will be available in Wi-Fi and LTE editions.

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Redmi Note 11T vs Vivo V23e 5G: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 11T 5G a few days ago and we have to admit it is one of the best phones in terms of value for money. But can you get something at the same level or even better in the current market? A lot of people are asking this question because the Redmi Note 11T 5G is a very famous and wanted device, that is the reason why we are comparing it to the best midrange phones from the concurrence. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T 5G and the Vivo V23e 5G thanks to which you will know the differences between the two handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Vivo V23e 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G Vivo V23e 5G
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.8 mm and 195 grams 160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm , 172g
DISPLAY  6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD  6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Dual 50 + 8 MP, f/1.8
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
44 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 4050 mAh, fast charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

At first glance, a lot of people may prefer the Redmi Note 11T 5G due to its punch-hole design, while the Vivo V23e 5G has a less modern waterdrop notch on the display. But if you dig deeper, you will discover that the Vivo V23e 5G is one of the thinnest and most lightweight mid-range phones from the last generation. For this reason, the Vivo V23e 5G attracts a lot of consumers who want a good phone to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. Besides being thinner and lighter, it is even more compact than Redmi Note 11T 5G thanks to the presence of a smaller display.

 

Display

The Vivo V23e 5G has a better display than the Redmi Note 11T 5G for a simple reason: it comes with an AMOLED panel, while the latest Xiaomi budget phone has a classic IPS display with inferior image quality. Unlike the Vivo V23e 5G, you get a 90 Hz refresh rate with the Redmi Note 11T 5G, but the V23e 5G has richer colors and it even offers an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication (the Note 11T 5G has a less comfortable side-mounted fingerprint scanner).

 

Hardware/Software

The differences between the hardware of the Vivo V23e 5G and the Redmi Note 11T 5G are just marginal: both the phones are equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G mobile platform built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The highest-end memory configurations offer 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The handsets run Android 11 out of the box, customized by Funtouch OS and MIUI, respectively. They will both receive the update to Android 12 for sure.

 

Camera

The Vivo V23e 5G is definitely the best camera phone of this comparison. On the rear side, both the phones have a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, but the Vivo V23e 5G has an additional 2 MP camera for macros. Further, the V23e 5G has one of the best selfie cameras ever seen in the smartphone market, with a 44 MP resolution, an f/2.0 focal aperture, and 4K video recording with HDR. The selfie camera of the Redmi Note 11T 5G is just average with its 16 MP resolution.

 

Battery

The battery is the weakest point of the Vivo V23e 5G: with a capacity of just 4050 mAh, it does not shine in terms of battery life, but it features 44W fast charging thanks to which it reaches 100 percent in a low amount of time. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11T 5G is a great battery phone with a 5000 mAh battery and 33W fast charging. It is able to last up to two working days of moderate usage, while you can use the Vivo V23e 5G for one day or so without charging it.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Vivo V23e 5G: Price

Redmi Note 11T 5G made its debut in China with a starting price tag of €220/$250 for the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while the Vivo V23e 5G launched in Vietnam with a price tag of about €350/$397 at the actual change. The Vivo V23e 5G is a more interesting phone thanks to its amazing AMOLED display, thin and lightweight design, better selfie camera, and faster charging. The only advantage offered by the Redmi Note 11T 5G if we exclude the price is a bigger battery.

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Vivo V23e 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G

PROS

  • Great price
  • Bigger battery
  • Wider display
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • IPS panel

 

Vivo V23e 5G

PROS

  • Thinner and lighter
  • AMOLED display
  • Faster charging
  • Amazing selfie camera

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

 

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TikTok remains the most-downloaded app in 2021; Apple Store revenue doubles the Play Store’s

The latest 2021 revenue estimates from Sensor Tower indicate that the Apple Store and Google Play Store revenue will reach $133 billion in 2021, which is a 19% improvement from the $111 billion in 2021. The revenue relates to in-app purchases made via both iOS and Android devices for the year 2021.

The Apple App Store revenue however is almost twice the revenue from Google Store which is indicative of greater pricing of app purchases and services on the Apple Store. The ratio of the number of devices using these storefronts is skewed highly towards the Google Play Store, with possibly millions of passive customers. Sensor Tower expects the App Store revenue from consumer spending to peak at $85.1 billion, which is a 17.7% improvement from the previous year. On the other hand, Google Play Store revenue is expected to peak at about $47.9 billion in 2021 which is a 23.5% increase from 2020.

Overall activities in both storefronts indicate that TikTok is the most productive app in terms of revenue for the year 2021 at about $2 billion. The TikTok return indicates a 67% spike in performance from 2020. YouTube follows TikTok in overall revenue across both the App Store and Google Play Store, while Piccoma, Tinder, and Disney are also among the top earners.

The number of apps installed will see a continuation of the 3 to 1 ratio between Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Up to 111.3 billion apps downloads were in Google Play Store while the App Store has about 32.3 billion for the year.

The revenue and download numbers indicate an overall growth across the two app stores, with mobile game spending on a rapid increase.

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Nvidia might bring Android 11 to its 6-year-old Shield TV

The 2015 Nvidia Shield TV might soon be getting an OS update according to Google Play Console listings.

Nvidia Shield TV 2015

The listing, first spotted by @AndroidTV_Rumor, shows that Google Play Console currently lists all active models of the Shield TV as supporting Android 11 and the associated SDK version 30. The only model currently not listed with Android 11 support is “darcy,” which is likely an error as the same-generation “sif” does have support; these refer to the 2017 generation of Shield TV. “Foster,” the 2015 Shield TV, is also listed with support.

While this support in the Play Console isn’t clear-cut confirmation of Android 11 coming to the entire Shield TV lineup, It does give a hint of legitimacy to rumors floating around about Shield TV preparing for an Android TV 11 update closed beta program. If this does go through, it will be a gamechanger for Shield TV owners as it currently operates on Android TV 9. While for first-generation Shield TV owners, it will mean 6 years of continuous support by Nvidia.

The update will bring features like one-time app permissions, Google Assistant Searchable Apps, Google Play Instant, Auto Low Latency Mode, Switch Access, an improved Gboard TV, Inattentive Sleep, and many more.

There is currently no information available on the potential Android TV 11 update timeline for the Nvidia Shield TV, but stay tuned as we will be keeping an eye on the situation and cover any notable developments.

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Tecno Pova Neo with 6,000mAh battery launched in Nigeria

Chinese phone maker Tecno launched the all-new Pova Neo entry-level smartphone in Nigeria. The device was teased frequently and finally, it’s official without ringing any bells. The major highlights of the smartphone are the massive 6,000mAh battery, MediaTek SoC, and its appealing design.

The Tecno Pova Neo is priced at N72,500(~$177) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The device comes in three colour options – Geek Blue, Obsidian Black, and Powehi. It is up for sale in both online and offline stores in the country.

Tecno Pova Neo

The smartphone comes with an appealing design featuring a 6.8-inch notch display. It has a large 6.8-inch display with an HD+(1640 x 720 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz touch sampling rate and a thin-bezel design.

It comes equipped with a dual-camera system with a 13MP main sensor and an unknown secondary lens. Upfront, it has an 8MP camera for selfies. It is powered by an Unknown MediaTek CPU clocked at 1.8Ghz. It is paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. One of its major highlights is the battery. It packs a whopping 6,000mAh battery cell with 18W fast charging support.

It boots on Android 11 out of the box with HiOS 7.6 on top of it. The device comes with a fingerprint scanner for added security. Not to forget, it has still got the facial recognization option.

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Paranoid Android Sapphire Alpha is now available for a wider range of devices

With Android 12 source code uploaded to Android Open Source Project’s website (AOSP) back in October, developers have been hard at creating android 12 based custom ROMs for various devices.

Paranoid Android Sapphire 12 Alpha

Last week, we reported on the Paranoid Android team bringing Android 12 based Saphire custom ROM to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro devices in an Alpha state. Now, according to XDA developers report, the ROM is available for more devices, including OnePlus 7T ProOnePlus 9 ProPOCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10.

Based on Android 12, Paranoid Android Sapphire packs most of the features Google introduced with the latest OS upgrade. On top of that, the ROM also includes a few unique wallpapers from Hampus Olsson, some UI improvements, and some other enhancements.

If you own any of these devices and are interested in trying out the Paranoid Android Sapphire custom ROM, click the link below, which will redirect you to the official thread.

Do note beforehand though that the build is still in the Alpha stage and may thus have some unexpected bugs and issues. A couple of the known ones include issues with Wi-Fi Direct and 5G connectivity.

To install the ROM, place the fastboot zip file in the root folder on your phone, reboot to the bootloader, and flash the fastboot zip file with “fastboot update aospa-*-image.zip”. Once that’s done, reboot to recovery, wipe user data. For further details, head over to the forum link given above.

NOTE: the ROM only supports the kernel that comes bundled with it and doesn’t support any custom kernels unless they’re said to be supported by their developers.

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Xiaomi misses Q3 2021 revenue projection amidst growing competition & chip shortage

Leading Chinese global tech player Xiaomi released its Q3 2021 financial report recently which indicates a lower-than-expected 8.2% rise in revenue. The revenue numbers could point to stiff competition in the global smartphone market in the wake of the company’s impressive overall performance in 2021.Xiaomi store China

The global smartphone market is becoming highly saturated in some countries and smartphone makers are seeking more innovative products to maintain their market share. Xiaomi’s shares declined by about 7% when the market opened on Wednesday. Smartphone revenue rose by 0.4% to 47.8 billion yuan ($7.49 billion) within the quarter. This was despite a 5.8% decline in smartphone shipments to 43.9 million units.

The company stated that the global chip shortage also affected its numbers. Xiaomi says it’s working hard to get necessary chip supplies to meet its projections for 4G phones in the new year. Overall sales rose to 78.06 billion yuan in Q3 2021 but missed the industry projection of 79.20 billion yuan.

Xiaomi has continued to pursue an aggressive marketing campaign through its retail stores across China. The company currently operates 10,000 stores in China and is still counting.
The financials also indicated that Xiaomi earned 5.18 billion yuan in profit, ahead of industry projections. The company grew in market share previously due to Huawei s decline, but Chinese competitors like Oppo have had a better growth trajectory and a higher market share.

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Deal: Get Realme Band 2 for $31.99 at AliExpress. (Retail price $35)

Realme Band 2 which generally retails for $35 is now available at a discounted price of $31.99 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 2 days. 

WHERE TO BUY

Realme Band 2

Realme Band 2

Realme Band 2

Key Features:

  • 90 sports modes
  • Water reminder
  • 500 NITS (Brightness)
  • Bluetooth v5.1
  • 5ATM water resistance
  • Heart rate monitor
  • SpO2 Monitor 
  • Women’s health tracker
  • Camera shutter control
  • Stress monitor 

Realme Band 2

Generally retailing for $35, you can now buy Realme Band 2 for as low as $31.99 only at AliExpress.  This deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap. 

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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vivo Y55s goes official, features biggest battery in a vivo phone yet

The upcoming vivo Y55s 5G has been plagued with rumors and leaks for a while. Whether it be leaked renders, or an entire spec leak through TENAA listing. Earlier today, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer officially announced the vivo Y55s on its website.

vivo Y55s

The listing on their websites confirmed the leaked specs and design of the phone but did not hint at a date on which the device will actually hit the Chinese market.

The Y55s 5G is the first device from vivo to carry the massive 6000mAh battery. Other than that, let’s look at what more features are packed in the device.

Display and Design

Vivo Y55s
Vivo Y55s

The Vivo Y55s has 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.17mm dimensions and weighs 199 grams. It has a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a teardrop notch that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The screen also features noticeable bezzles and a moderate chin. On the rear, we can see a rectangular dual-camera housing with an LED flash and the vivo branding, which is present on the bottom left side of the rear panel.

Camera

There back of the phone houses a 50MP f/1.8 primary lens and a 2MP f/2.4 second sensor for macro shots. The lack of a portrait camera and the ultrawide lens is somewhat compensated by the AI software.

Performance

The vivo Y55s is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC, coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. As mentioned above, the device houses a massive 6,000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. The phone has Android 11 pre-installed with the OriginOS 1.0 skin on top of it.

The connectivity mentioned in the listing of the device includes dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y55s pricing and availability

The Y55s will be available in China in three colors namely, Ceramic Black, Mirror Lake Blue, and Cherry Pink Meteor. Although the pricing of the device has not been made public yet, according to GSMArena, the phone will be available for 1,699 yuan ($267) in the Chinese market.

Stay tuned to Gizmochina as we will be covering the market release of the vivo Y55s.

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LeEco Hi Bakeware multi-functional dual-burner Induction Cooker launched for ¥699 (~$110)

LeEco made a re-entry into the smart product market in the middle of this year. The company has now launched a new product for the home dubbed LeEco Hi Bakeware.  The bakeware is actually an induction cooker with dual burners and which can be used to cook different kinds of meals. It carries a decent price tag of 699 yuan (~$110) and will go on sale at the LeEco Mall on December 9.LeEco Hi Bakeware

The LeEco Hi Bakeware gets rid of the single-function shortcomings of traditional induction cookers, and also avoids the inability of multi-functional baking pans to be used for cooking. It can be used for grilling, frying and can also serve as a hot pot.

The kitchen product comes with two modes – Grill and Dual Stove modes. In the Grill mode, two independent partitions on the left and right can be formed to accurately control the temperature. The built-in large grill pan can accommodate more food and dishes. The bakeware adopts a food-grade non-stick coating design and heat is evenly distributed in order to ensure uniform cooking of the food.

The device has a maximum power of 3500W when it is used as an induction cooker. The dual-burner mode equipped with LeTV Hi Baking Pan can independently fire on the left and right sides, which can meet various cooking needs such as steamer, soup pot, and so on.

LeEco Bakeware
LeEco Hi Bakeware

Some delicacies require precise temperature control during the cooking process. While cooking with the traditional open flame gas stoves, users can only rely on experience but with the LeEco Hi Bakeware, there is a wide temperature control area that can be adjusted from 40°C to 230°C uniformly. The cooking time can also be preset from 0 to 99 minutes.

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Baidu launches a Smart Fitness Mirror with a 43-inch IPS screen, Octa-core AI SoC

Chinese search engine giant Baidu is to China what Google is to the rest of the world. Just like its search engine contemporary, Google, the Chinese company has got its hands in several product categories including robotaxis. The company has now launched a smart fitness mirror.Baidu Smart Fitness Mirror

The mirror is basically a smart large screen that is the size of a full-length mirror. In fact, when the gadget is turned off, it is no different from the regular full-length mirror. However, when it is turned on, a 43-inch IPS screen embedded under the mirror lights up. Also, an AI-powered virtual coach appears on the screen to guide the user through various fitness regimes in real-time, just like a fitness coach.

The mirror comes with LTE connectivity and users can follow the celebrity coaches to work out, interact with AI, and enjoy the joy of fitness in the process. It is also a social way to check in with friends.

In terms of specifications, the Baidu smart fitness mirror is equipped with a custom wide dynamic sensor, which improves the imaging ability by 40% in low-light environments, and supports a 144° super-wide-angle. The mirror can also record 2K 60fps images, and easily captures large movements during exercise.Baidu smart fitness mirror

The device has a built-in Octa-core AI processor with 3 Tops computing power, which can accurately capture actions and perform motion correction. The smart fitness mirror can also recognize the movements of the human body, thereby judging whether the movements are compliant, and gradually completing the body shaping cycle under the correct and scientific posture.

There is also a built-in professional Al boutique class onboard that is independently developed by Baidu. The class is continuously updated every week, making it possible for users to enjoy one-on-one Al private lessons with super A gold coaches right from the comfort of their homes.Baidu smart fitness mirror

The Baidu Smart Fitness Mirror comes in two versions; a Pioneer version priced at 4,199 yuan (~$662)and a Flagship version with a 4699 yuan (~$740) price tag.

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