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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE design revealed through official support page and cover listings

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Jeet
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Samsung’s long-delayed smartphone — the Galaxy S21 FE is now finally expected to go official next month during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022. As the launch is nearing, we are getting to know more about the phone, even though most of the information related to the smartphone has already been leaked.

In the latest leak, the official render of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has surfaced online as the support page for the upcoming smartphone has gone live on the official website for Samsung’s UAE region.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE UAE Support Page

Along with that, the company has also listed three other products related to the Galaxy S21 FE on the website, which are the official cases. They are similar to what the South Korean company has been offering for most of its premium phones — Clear View Cover, Silicone Cover, and Clear Standing Cover.

The renders showcase a design that has now become familiar. There’s a punch-hole cutout on the front panel for housing the selfie camera where there’s an array of three camera sensors on the back in the top-left corner — just like the original Galaxy S21.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Cover Leak

While the smartphone is getting launched in January, it is believed to get a soft launch rather than a dedicated special event. Also, the initial supply is expected to be low because of the ongoing chip shortage.

A recent report revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could get launched in India around the same time as the global launch, meaning sometime in January 2022. In India, the phone is expected to come in four colors —  White, Black, Pink, and Green.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Based on the leaks and rumors so far, the phone features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or the company’s own Exynos 2100 chipsets, depending on the region.

It comes in two memory variants — 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. It will be powered by a 4,380mAh battery and support 25W fast charging technology. It is likely to come with the Android 11 operating system and Samsung OneUI 3.1 custom skin.

Coming to the camera department, the device will have a 64MP primary sensor, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone could house a 32MP snapper for selfies and video chats.

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China-based BOE is the supplier of Honor 60 Pro’s 6.78-inch OLED 120Hz display

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Jeet
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Last week, Honor announced its latest smartphones in the market — Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro. At the launch event, China-based display manufacturer BOE revealed that it is supplying the screen for the top-end model.

The Honor 60 Pro display, which has a four-sided curved design and an OLED panel, is being supplied by BOE. It is claimed that this is the first time in the industry that a four-sided corner screen is used for the display for better design aesthetics.

Honor 60 Pro

From what the company has revealed, the top bezel on the Honor 60 Pro smartphone is 32 percent than that of the iPhone 13 Pro while the side bezel is about 43 percent narrower. The narrow bezels on the phone offer a better screen-to-body ratio.

The display of the smartphone also comes with support for 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming which has high strobe frequency and thin stripes. In comparison, the iPhone 13 uses 480Hz low-frequency PWM dimming.

The Honor 60 Pro features a 6.78-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels, 429PPI pixel density, and a screen contrast of up to 500W:1. It also comes with support for DCI-P3 100% wide color gamut, HDR10+ certification, 1.07 billion color display, a 120Hz screen refresh rate, and more.

The display is certified by the Rheinland TUV low blue light certification, which is more eye-friendly when used for a long time. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus, paired with 8/12 GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is powered by a 4,800mAh battery and supports 66W wired fast charging.

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Huawei MateBook E vs Surface Pro 8 vs iPad Pro M1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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After the U.S. ban, Huawei decided to move its attention towards other hi-tech products different from smartphones, including laptops. After releasing a lot of interesting notebooks, the company came up with a new convertible laptop: the 2021 version of the Huawei MateBook E. It has been a long time since the Chinese giant released a 2-in-1 laptop and now this device lets Huawei compete directly with Microsoft and Apple. But does the Huawei MateBook E stand a chance against the best convertible laptops released by Microsoft and Apple? This comparison between Huawei MateBook E, Microsoft Surface Pro 8, and Apple iPad Pro M1 12.9 will help you to find out.

 

Huawei MateBook E 2021 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Apple iPad Pro M1 12.9

Huawei MateBook E 2021 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Apple iPad Pro M1 12.9
DIMENSIONS 184.70 x 286.50 x 7.99 287 x 208 x 93 mm 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm, 682 g
DISPLAY  12.6 inches, 2560 x 1600p (Quad HD+), OLED 13 inches, 1920 x 2880p (2K+), LCD 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732p (Quad HD+), Liquid Retina XDR mini LED LCD
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5-1130G7 or Intel Core i7, quad-core Intel Core i5-1135G7 quad-core, Intel Core i7-1185G7 quad-core Apple M1, octa-core
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB – memory card slot 8 GB RAM, 16 GB RAM or 32 GB RAM + 512 GB or 1 TB – micro SD slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 1 TB – 16 GB RAM, 2 TB
SOFTWARE  Windows 11 Windows 11 iPadOS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  13 MP
8 MP front camera		 10 MP
5 MP front camera		 Triple 12 + 10 MP + LiDAR f/1.8 and f/2.4
12 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 42 Wh, fast charging 65W 51.5 Wh 40.88 Wh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Pen support, keyboard support 5G, pen support, keyboard support LTE, 5G, Pen support, stylus support

Design

The design is definitely a key feature of these tablets. All of them are very thin, lightweight, and well-built. They also come with a very high screen to body ratio, thanks to narrow bezels around the display. The most amazing tablet in terms of build quality seems to be the Apple iPad Pro M1 with an incredibly thin body: just 6.4 mm. It is entirely made of aluminum with the exception of scratch-resistant and oleophobic front glass, and despite it having a wide display, it weighs just 682 grams.

 

Display

Besides providing the most attractive design, the Apple iPad Pro M1 is also equipped with the most advanced display. It is a Liquid Retina XDR with mini-LED backlighting, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision. But unlike the Huawei MateBook E, it does not come with an OLED display, which means you can get deeper blacks with the Huawei tablet and brilliant colors, as well as 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and iPad Pro M1 rely on facial recognition for authentication, while the Huawei MateBook E has a fingerprint reader placed on the power key.

 

Hardware/Software

Apple iPad Pro M1 is the fastest and most reactive tablet thanks to the iPadOS operating system and the new Apple M1 processor. But all of these tablets are flagships, so you won’t notice a big difference. The Huawei MatePad E and the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 run Windows 11, which means you can use more professional software for productivity and more, and you can also play advanced PC games. Between Huawei MateBook E and Microsoft Surface Pro 8, the latter is superior due to a better processor and higher-end memory configurations including up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of SSD internal storage.

 

Camera

If you are looking for the most advanced camera, then the iPad Pro M1 is your best choice. It has a 12 MP main camera, a 10 MP ultrawide sensor, and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for AR appliances, as well as a great 12 MP front camera. It is the only tablet of the trio to sport multiple cameras on the rear side and it has better sensors.

 

Battery

The battery life provided by the iPad Pro M1 is actually longer in a lot of scenarios thanks to iPadOS and the Apple M1 chip. With the Huawei MateBook E, you get a faster-charging technology with 65W power.

 

Price

The prices of these tablets vary depending on the market. The iPad Pro M1 costs €1200 in Europe, Microsoft Surface Pro 8 starts from $1099 in the U.S. and Huawei MateBook E starts from $940 in China, which is currently the only market in which it is available. If you do not mind the most advanced productivity software and gaming, then the iPad Pro M1 is actually a better tablet. But if an advanced OS like Windows 11 is important to you, then you should go for the Surface Pro 8. On the paper, the MateBook E is inferior to the Surface Pro 8, but it has a higher value for money.

 

 

 

Huawei MateBook E 2021 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Apple iPad Pro M1 12.9: PRO and CONS

Huawei MateBook E 2021

PROS

  • OLED display
  • Integrated with Huawei phones
  • Wireless charging for the pen
  • Thunderbolt 4
  • 65W fast charging
  • Interesting price

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

PROS

  • Exceptional build quality
  • Up to 32 GB of RAM
  • Connected

CONS

  • Price

 

Apple iPad Pro M1 12.9

PROS

  • Awesome performance
  • Awesome cameras
  • LiDAR scanner
  • Amazing mini LED display
  • Very nice accessories
  • eSIM

CONS

  • Price

 

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Xiaomi 12 5G is rumored to have an anti-glare camera coating

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Jed John Ikoba
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The upcoming Xiaomi 12 5G smartphone has been the subject of rumors lately. A few days back, Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station provided renders of the rear panel of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship, indicating that the device will have a three-camera system on the rear of the device. The primary camera will be a 50MP snapper.Xiaomi 12

Digital Chat Station has now added more details about the Xiaomi 12 5G. The tipster claims that Xiaomi will be using anti-glare (AG) glass coating on the rear camera patch to match with the back cover of the smartphone. This means that the camera bump does not stand out as it will be the same color as the back of the device.

The Xiaomi 12 5G is rumored to be released on December 28 (unconfirmed) while the other models in the lineup like the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come on board in January 2022. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra could come with a monster 200MP primary snapper. Global availability and pricing details, as well as confirmation of the launch date, are still expected from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi has continued to ride on the crest of the decline of Huawei to take a leading position as a global smartphone manufacturer. However, the company is yet to make inroads into the United States market and it is unlikely that the Xiaomi 12 lineup will herald the company’s entry into the US market.

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Apple AirTags are being used to track luxury cars by a criminal syndicate in Canada

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Canadian Police have alerted residents of York that a syndicate is using the Apple AirTags item tracker to aid their theft of luxury cars. A press release from the York Regional Police has warned residents of the area that the police have discovered a new method being used by criminals to track and steal high-end cars across the region.Apple Airtags

The York Regional Police says the current trend began in September 2021when the police department started investigating the use of small tracking devices on high-end automobiles that were placed there by thieves to help them track and steal the cars later. The police specifically mentioned the AirTags which are placed by the criminals in hidden locations of the car when parked in high-traffic areas or a parking lot. The vehicles are subsequently tracked to the owner’s houses, where the tech-savvy criminal syndicate will then use a raft of devices to gain access into the vehicles and drive them out of the parking lot. To gain entrance into the car, the thieves first use a screwdriver via the driver or front passenger door.

The York Police department is therefore putting an advisory to help secure vehicles from being stolen by criminals. These suggestions apply to other areas apart from Canada and could be useful. They said you should park your vehicle in a locked garage, as most of the incidents were related to vehicles parked on driveways. A manual lock for the steering wheel is also a good deterrent, as well as putting a lock on the data port, which will prevent reprogramming of the onboard computer. Video surveillance is also encouraged, as owners are advised to make sure the camera is set to monitor the car both day and night.

New features on the iOS 15.2 (currently under testing) by Apple make it possible to manually track AirTags that do not belong to you, and this feature will help to identify a hidden tag on your car and alert police. It is not clear whether the owner/ user of the intercepted AirTags can be easily identified. This could help the police to identify the criminals, although the investigation is ongoing.

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Google mail-in Pixel repair service hit with privacy breach, leaked nudes allegations

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Jed John Ikoba
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There is a growing suspicion that Google Pixel smartphones mailed in for repairs are being tampered with after the repairs and before being sent back to the owners. Game designer Jane McGonigal has relived her experience with her Pixel 5a smartphone which she mailed for repairs to a Texas Google facility. She claims that the smartphone was hacked into and someone used the smartphone to log into her Gmail account, Drive, photos backup email account, and dropbox.Google Pixel 6a

McGonigal is advising against mail-in servicing of users of Google Pixel phones, as the device could be hacked. McGonigal also said that most of the photos opened by the hackers were of her at various stages of undress, with the intruders looking for nude photos that could be used against her. She also alleged that the hackers deleted Google security notifications in her backup email accounts, obviously aimed at covering their trail.

There has been another case relating to the same Texas facility where McGonigal mailed her Pixel smartphone, and it was alleged that the hackers went as far as accessing the user’s Paypal account and made a $5 transfer. These accusations are grave and are bound to hurt Google if drastic actions are not seen to be taken. Although no official statement has been made yet by Google, McGonigal hints that back-channel communication on the matter indicates that it is under review by Google.

McGonigal is advising that persons desirous of having their smartphones repaired/replaced should consider other ways of getting the stuff down rather than mailing the device to Google. The McGonigal issue could have grave implications for Google, and even litigation, as happened to Apple in a similar case.

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Tipster suggests Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S22 Ultra on February 8

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Samsung is expected to unveil its 2022 flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S22 series next year but the date for the unveiling is yet to be revealed by the company. The Galaxy S series used to be the first to utilize Qualcomm’s next-gen chipset when released but next year’s model won’t come to the party until February.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

According to popular tipster Ice Universe, the Korean tech giant won’t officially announce the Galaxy S22 Ultra until February 8. Invariably, the other models in the Galaxy S22 series will be announced on the same day. The tipster noted that if the Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship is eventually launched on February 8, there will be up to 5 different flagship models already launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 recently and the race is already on as to who will be the first to launch a flagship powered by the Qualcomm chipset. One such company is Xiaomi who is expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 later this month to emerge as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered model. Motorola Edge X30 and Realme GT2 Pro are also in the race to grab the coveted crown even though it is just for clout. We are sure the models won’t be available to buy until next year.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a 108MP main camera, 10MP, 10MP, and 12MP rear cameras. The main 108MP sensor model is a Samsung HM3 sensor. It has a 1/1.33-inch ultra-large bottom and an aperture of f/1.8. The pixel area of 0.8μm, and is expected to support optical image stabilization.

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Toyota reportedly partners China’s BYD to build a $30,000 electric car launching in 2022

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Japanese automaker Toyota is collaborating with Chinese company BYD to build an electric vehicle that will be launched in 2022. The partnership between Toyota and BYD is seen as a move by the Japanese company to fast track its development of electric vehicle models in line with industry trends.Toyota bZ4X electric SUV,

Toyota had pursued research on hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells in its future cars, but its progress has not been at par with the pace of evolution in the global EV market. Toyota presently has a few EV offerings in the market but the brand is miles away from the top and has a negligible market share in the fast-growing market.

It is understood that the Toyota-BYD partnership will see the release of a small and affordable electric sedan in China late next year, and the new electric car will come with a 200,000 yuan ($30,000) price tag. The partnership, according to Toyota, will see BYD providing the key technology that will yield a roomy car that is also affordable. It will be powered by BYD’s blade battery cells with the much improved LFP chemistry.

BYD is a fast-rising tech provider in the EV industry and its proprietary blade battery cells technology is attracting attention from the big hitters in the industry. The new Toyota-BYD electric car is rumored to be slightly bigger than the Toyota Corolla. There are still some key details that are still not available for the new Toyota electric car. It is unclear whether Toyota hopes to expand the availability of the car beyond China.

Both Toyota and BYD declined to comment on the news which emanated from inside sources.

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Fairphone 4 reflects its rugged design by withstanding durability tests unscathed

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The modular Fairphone 4 smartphone is different from the common smartphones which are sometimes very delicate and not to be disassembled. The modern smartphone is indeed designed not to be tinkered with but the Dutch phone maker Fairphone is fast creating a niche for itself with its lineup of rugged phones. Fairphone’s design philosophy for its phones incorporates easy repairability and durability. The company sells repair kits and parts to customers who may want to carry out some DIY repairs on their devices.Fairphone 4

The Fairphone 4 has gone through the paces of JerryRigEverything’s full durability test. This included a teardown of the device without the aid of a heat gun, a quick reassembling of the device, and several layers of stress and durability testing. The Fairphone 4 sports a Gorilla Glass 5 panel that withstands higher degree scratches and scores 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. The frame of the smartphone is made of anodized metal while the removable matte-finished plastic back panel withstood scratches using a razor.

The Fairphone 4 also performed impressively under extended heat situations as it lasted about 10 seconds when placed in the range of a fire source. The sturdy design of the Fairphone 4 also showed in the bend test which it survived as well. It is hoped that the impressive performance of the Fairphone 4 will draw potential customers to the Fairphone brand as it continues to carve a niche of ruggedness and sustainable smartphones.

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Moto Edge X30 live image, display details emerge

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Moto Edge X30 is all set to go official on Dec. 9 in China. It is expected to debut as the world’s smartphone driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Ahead of the launch, Lenovo China General Manager for the mobile division, Chen Jin shared an image to showcase the display of the Moto Edge X30. At the same time, the company also confirmed some of the key features of the X30’s screen.

Motorola confirmed that the Edge X30’s screen will carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and HDR10+. As can be seen, the Edge X30 has a punch-hole display with narrow bezels. The upper and lower bezels of the phone are almost symmetrical. It can be said based on the TENAA listing of the device that it will be sporting a 6.67-inch OLED screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution.

Moto Edge X30 live image
Moto Edge X30 live image

The Edge X30 is expected to feature a 60-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear camera setup may feature a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 5-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the Edge X30 with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

The Edge X30 is expected to arrive with an IP52 rated chassis, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a Google Assistant key, and stereo speakers. It is expected to release in the global markets in January with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra moniker.

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Moto G51 launch date for India is now confirmed

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Last week, Motorola began teasing the arrival of the Moto G51 5G. Leaked information revealed that the company will be launching the smartphone on Dec. 10 in India. Today, it officially confirmed that the device will be breaking cover on the said date.

The official teaser shown below confirms that the Moto G51 5G will be arriving in two colors in India. It also confirms that the device will be sold through the Flipkart retailer site.

The Moto G51 is expected to arrive as India’s first-ever smartphone driven by the Snapdragon 480 Plus mobile platform. It is also expected to arrive with support for 12 5G bands. It is likely to cost under Rs 20,000 (~$265), thereby it is expected to become the most affordable 5G phone from the brand.

Moto G51 5G specifications (expected)

The Moto G51 5G has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is preinstalled with My UX flavoured Android 11. It could be coming with a 13-megapixel or a 16-megapixel front camera.

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Moto G51 5G

The G51 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset. It is likely to arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The rear camera system of the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

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Redmi 10 2022 FCC certified; RAM, storage options emerge

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on Redmi 10 2022 and Redmi 10 Prime 2022 smartphones. Model numbers such as 21121119SG, 22011119UY, and 21121119VL are associated with Redmi 10 2022 handset. These models have been spotted at certification sites such as Europe’s EEC, Singapore’s IMDA, Indonesia’s TKDN and SDPPI, and TUV. Fresh information reveals that the 22011119UY variant has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC listing has revealed that the Redmi 10 2022 will be arriving in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The device will come preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11.

The FCC certification also confirms that the Redmi 10 2022 is a 4G LTE as it lacks support for 5G connectivity. It was revealed recently revealed by tipster Kacper Skrzypek that it will be equipped with a 50-megapixel camera, which could be the Samsung S5KJN1 lens or OmniVision OV50C40 sensor. It will be coupled with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 camera, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02B1B or GC02M1B lens.

It is speculated that it could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 4G, which debuted in China recently. It has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, Helio G88 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

Redmi Note 11 4G
Redmi Note 11 4G

The specs of this phone are identical to the Redmi 10, which is available in global markets. It has an additional 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is no information on the specs of the Redmi 10 Prime 2022. However, it is speculated that this device could be heading to India.

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Xiaomi 12 series won’t employ an Under-display camera

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Chinese phone giant Xiaomi is expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 series by the end of this month. Rumours are rife that the series may debut on December 28 comprising of three different models – Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Now, ahead of its arrival, we have an important piece of information that sheds light on its cameras.

According to the notorious tipster DigitalChatStation, the Xiaomi 12 will not come with the popular under-display camera, instead, it will have a punch-hole camera. Furthermore, it will be a center punch-hole screen which is expected to bring improvements over its predecessors.

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Moreover, the punch-hole screen will be present on all three models. The primary reason for not employing an in-display camera is still known. However, a report reveals that Xiaomi took lead in mass-producing the under-display camera for the MIX 4 and it resulted in a selfie camera that wasn’t up to the mark. That said, Xiaomi is expected to stick to employing the punch-hole camera at least for this year’s flagship series phones.

Apart from this, the other specs of the smartphone series have already been known. The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro will come powered by the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12X will board the Snapdragon 870 SoC. The Xiaomi 12 series is expected to have an LTPO adaptive refresh rate screen with a refresh rate adjustment level between 1 to 120Hz.

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Fairphone 4 proves its mettle in durability test

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The Dutch company Fairphone, famous for its modular phones and ethical practices, released the Fairphone 4 in September as the latest addition to their module smartphone line. The phone was recently tested on its durability and sustainability claims by the famous Youtuber, JerryRigEverything.

Fairphone 4

The Youtuber Zack Nelson first puts the phone through a disassembly and reassembly test, suitable for a phone claiming to be designed for easy dismantled and repaired by the end-user, prolonging the useful life as long as possible.

FAIRPHONE 4
Image via JerryRigEverything

The Youtuber easily removes the back case and battery of the phone, complimenting the brand for offering the easiest battery replacement experience of 2021. Zack proceeds to easily remove the bottom module containing the speakers, the USC-C connector, the top module containing the rear camera, and the front-facing camera in a matter of minutes.

He also points out that an expert screwer can replace the display on the Fairphone 4 in about 5 minutes. It is as easy as removing 8 Phillips head screws and running a fingernail around the exterior edge of the phone.

Following that easy reassembly, the Gorilla Glass 5 screen of the smartphone is put through a scratch resistance test which shows no marks when scratched by materials with a level 5 hardness on the Mohs scale of hardness.

The aluminum chassis of the phone holds up admirably as well, only losing some color to a scrape from a box cutter. The screen is also put through the burn test with a lighter under it for 10 seconds resulting in the pixels turning black, but they recover their functionality only a few seconds later.

The Youtuber concludes the durability assessment with a bend test that sees the phone passing with flying colors as it handly has any flex when bent from both back and front. Although the Fairphone 4 may have sacrificed a slim form factor for the sake of replaceable components, it hasn’t come at the cost of its durability.

Zack’s only gripe about the phone was its lack of availability outside Europe. He concludes his video by speculating that the Fairphone might be a massive success in the U.S.A if released as not all people want the latest and greatest in tech, and some want the phone to last long.

If you are interested in this modular device by Fairphone, you can check out its specs by clicking this link.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs OPPO Reno7 SE: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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OPPO launched the Reno7 Series in China a few days ago and the first sale was a huge success. The Reno7 Series went sold out in just 15 minutes with sales for 100 million yuan, 150 percent higher than the predecessors from the Reno6 series. The most affordable device from the lineup is currently the OPPO Reno7 SE, but is it really the best value for money phone in its price range? In order to let you find out, we decided to compare the specifications of the OPPO Reno7 SE to the ones of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, another of the latest mainstream mid-rangers launched in the Chinese market. Let’s discover together which one is better.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs OPPO Reno7 SE

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus OPPO Reno7 SE
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.3 mm and 204 grams 160.2 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm, 171g
DISPLAY  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.5 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		 Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W 4500 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

If you need the phone with the most beautiful design, then you must choose the OPPO Reno7 SE. It comes with a new design language for the rear camera module (which is actually smaller than the ones of the latest devices from the Xiaomi sub-brand) and a great finish for the rear side. It is a more compact device than Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and, despite it having the same battery capacity as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, it is even thinner (it is just 7.5 mm thin) and lighter (its weight is 171 grams) than its rival. The screen to body ratio is higher on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, but it is not enough to reach the cuteness of the OPPO Reno7 SE.

 

Display

On the paper, the display of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is superior if compared to the OPPO Reno7 SE. It is a Super AMOLED display with a wider diagonal of 6.67 inches and a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, as well as a higher peak brightness of 1200 nits. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it comes with the HDR10 certification and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The only advantage offered by the display of the OPPO Reno7 SE over the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is the in-display fingerprint scanner, as it is side-mounted on the latest Redmi mid-ranger. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ even sports stereo speakers tuned by JBL, while the OPPO Reno7 SE has a classic mono speaker.

 

Hardware/Software

With the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+, you can get a bit more performance thanks to a stronger chipset: the Mediatek Dimensity 920 built at 6 nm. The Dimensity 900 found on the OPPO Reno7 SE is close, but the Dimensity 920 has higher CPU performance. Further, the Dimensity 920 is paired with UFS 2.2 internal storage and up to 8 GB of RAM. Note that the only important difference in the hardware department of these two devices is the processor and, even in this case, it is just marginal. So you would better focus on the other specifications while choosing the best phone for your needs. Both the phones run Android 11 out of the box, but the OPPO Reno7 SE is customized by ColorOS 12 which will be soon based on Android 12.

 

Camera

Judging from the specs on the paper, it looks like the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will provide higher camera performance. It packs a 108 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, while the OPPO Reno7 SE sports a 48 MP main camera, and it lacks an ultrawide sensor. However, OPPO phones always provide a great photo quality thanks to an amazing algorithm, so we think it is better to try this phone (and it is still not possible) before giving a definitive verdict regarding the cameras.

 

Battery

The OPPO Reno7 SE is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery, just like the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. But the OPPO Reno7 SE is likely to last more on a single charge because its display is smaller and more efficient. The fast charging technologies offer the same power: 33W for both handsets.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs OPPO Reno7 SE: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in China is €275/$312 (for the 6/128 GB configuration), while OPPO Reno7 SE starts from €307/$347. Overall, the OPPO Reno7 SE offers a better design, but the specifications of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ are superior.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs OPPO Reno7 SE: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

PROS

  • Faster charging
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Expandable storage
  • 108 MP camera

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

OPPO Reno7 SE

PROS

  • Amazing design
  • More compact
  • Thinner and lighter
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

 

 

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Qualcomm CEO expects global chip shortage to ease by next year

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Amid the ongoing semiconductor shortage plaguing multiple industries worldwide, Cristiano Amon, the CEO of Qualcomm, has shared some information in a statement that comes as a ray of hope.

Cristiano Amon

According to a report by TheElec, Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm’s CEO) said that the global chip shortage is easing, and the situation is expected to improve next year.

“Supply has improved this year over 2020 and the situation is expected to improve even more in 2022, especially compared to 2020,” said Amon in his statement to reports from South Korea.

This statement given on December 2nd comes in contrast with the statements issued earlier by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who expects the global chip shortage to continue until 2023. At the same time, Arm CEO Simon Segars has warned that the situation is expected to get even worse than it is right now.

Due to chip shortages all across the board, smartphone brands have been unable to procure enough chips to put in their devices and meet market demand. But some chip manufacturers like MediaTek have seen a growth in their market share thanks to the demand and supply gap created by the shortage.

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Earlier this week, Qualcomm unveiled its latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which is being made exclusively by Samsung Foundries using their 4-nanometer node. This partnership will be crucial for Qualcomm as the foundry’s yield rates will determine whether Qualcomm will meet the market demands in the upcoming year or keep losing ground to other chipmakers.

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Google Photos ‘Locked Folder’ feature finally comes to non-Pixel users

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Sudhanshu
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We reported on the Google Pixel Feature Drop earlier this year, which brought the “Locked Folder” functionality within the Google Photos app to Pixel devices. The search giant announced in October that the Locked Folder on Google Photos would be made available to more Android and iOS devices by the end of the year. Now, the feature sees its initial rollout to some Android devices.

According to a report by Androidpolice, the feature has arrived on some of their Android phones while still missing from other devices. The function is expected to be made available to a broader userbase soon via a server-side update.

If you have never heard about the Locked Folder feature of the Google Photos app or are unclear about its functionality, let us clear your doubts and queries.

As we know, the Google Photos app enables its users to backup their photos on the Google Drive cloud storage, but with the Locked Folder feature, you can prevent the pictures and videos of your choosing from getting uploaded on the drive. In addition to that, these media files are hidden locally on the user’s phone and are protected by biometrics, similar to other vault/locker software on the market. The media that get moved to the Locked Folder doesn’t show up in any other part of the Google Photos app.

The feature offers another layer of privacy and security as you can ‘only view’ whatever you stored, and won’t be allowed to share, screenshot, or screen record any of the content unless it’s removed back out of the Locked Folder. If you have received the update, the feature can be accessed by opening Google Photos and tapping on the “Library” tab, then on “Utilities” and scrolling down to “Locked Folder,” where you will be directed to set up the Locked Folder. Once that is done, you can move any media you like to this secure folder by swiping up after opening the file and choosing “Move to Locked Folder.”

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Roidmi Eva Self-Cleaning Robot Vacuum with 3200Pa suction arrives on Indiegogo

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Simranpal Singh
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After smartphones, smart wearables, and other useful smart devices, robot vacuums have become the trend among customers. Roidmi also dived into the robot vacuum market to offer affordable, powerful, and smart vacuum cleaners for folks around the globe. After the success of Roidmi F8 Storm FX, Roidmi R10 Roidmi X20, the company introduced Roidmi Eva with a powerful motor offering 2-in-1 self-cleaning and mopping features. The crowdfunding campaign for the Roidmi Eva robot Vacuum is now live on IndieGoGo with starting perk price of $699.

Must See: Black Friday Deal: 25% OFF on Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner

Roidmi Eva Features

Powerful

Roidmi is known for its quality vacuum cleaners, and the Roidmi EVA follows the policies of quality and performance. Roidmi Eva ships with a powerful 3200Pa suction motor, 3 cleaning modes, 12N pressurized mopping which results in quick drying.

The Robot Vacuum cleaner is sufficient for self-cleaning and self-emptying. It offers effective cleaning with 360° all-round scanning.

Smart Control

The user can easily control the Robot Vacuum via Virtual assistants like Alexa and Google. However, a dedicated app is also available for total control.

Effective Cleaning

Roidmi Eva has a huge dust collection duct as it has capacity for over 60 days. It is a 3-in-1 Vacuum Sweep Mop as it can Auto Sweep and Mop, accomplish Self-Cleaning and Self-Emptying, and house Smart Mop Drying technology.  Here we are detailing each aspect of the 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum:

  • Automatic Separation – Roidmi Eva houses a large 4L dual water tank. The clean water is separated from dirty water for efficient cleaning.
  • Self-Cleaning – The Vacuum cleaner returns to its base station for self-cleaning the dirty mop. The cleaning process makes the mop 99% potent antibacterial.
  • Self-Emptying – The extra-large dust collecting duct is big enough to store dust for up to 60 days. It is an antibacterial dust bag that kills 99.9% of bacteria and remains odor-free.
  • Auto Drying –  Vortex stong wind offers fast drying and removes any odor, dust from the mop.

Upon filling the clean water tank, you just need to connect the device with the app for total control across its features. The user initially connects the Roidmi Eva Robot Vacuum with Virtual Assistants after the app setup.

Roidmi Eva Robot vacuum offers three different sweep modes for effective cleaning. We are detailing each below:

  • Vacuuming & Mopping Mode – In this mode, the Robot Vacuum detour automatically if the carpet or any obstruction is detected while sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping.
  • Vacuuming Mode – This mode offers pressurized automatic cleaning, even over the carpets.
  • Mopping Mode – It offers pressurized mopping over the greasy kitchen floor.

Improved User Interactivity

To enhance user interactivity, the company has amended the smartphone app for easy accessibility. Roidmi also added an LED color display for easy physical control, The display offers Gradient Marquee lights that indicate the Start, Dust Collection, Mop self-cleaning process. However, there’s a separate Cleaner Water Shortage flashing indicator, a Dust Bag Fill flashing indicator, and Full/Low/Charging indicator.

The LED display also indicates if Waster Water Tank is filled and even shows Mop Drying light when on.

 

Technical Specifications

  • Rated Power: 65W
  • Battery Capacity: 5200 mAh
  • Charging Time 4H
  • OverCome Obstacle height: 20mm
  • Base Station: Tank Capacity – 4L (Water Tank) and 4L (Waste Water tank).
  • Dust COllection Capacity: 3L
  • Maximum Suction: 3200Pa
  • Endurance: 220min

The powerful Roidma Eva is now available via the IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign at a discounted price. However, the price will rise once the product gets launched. Surprisingly, you will have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift coupon if you support the product.

Related: Xiaomi launches MIJIA Robot Vacuum Mop Pro, with LCD screen & dry mopping for 2,999 Yuan ($460)

 

Deal: Get OnePlus Buds Pro for as low as $110 on AliExpress

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OnePlus Buds Pro which generally retails for $173 is now available for as low as $110.24 only at AliExpress.This price is applicable to the Chinese version. You can also buy the global version at a discounted price of $115.49 only.

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OnePlus Buds Pro at $110.24 @AliExpress

OnePlus Buds pro

OnePlus Buds Pro features a smart adaptive noise cancellation technology that helps you enjoy pure silence whenever you need it. With 40dB peak noise-canceling, this earbud adapts to your ambient sound environment giving you an immersive audio experience. Also with the transparency mode, you can easily step out into the traffic or order your favorite coffee without having the need to remove your earbuds.

OnePlus Buds pro

OnePlus Buds Pro gives you crystal clear calls thanks to its triple ENC microphones and AI-powered noise-reducing algorithms. Also with OnePlus Audio ID, you can now personalize your hearing experience to your liking. The earbuds come with 11mm dynamic drivers which are fine-tuned to give you deep and rich bass and with the latest Bluetooth v5.2 you get a seamless and stable connection with ultra-low latency.

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OnePlus Buds Pro is IP55 certified water and sweat-resistant and gives you 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 38 hours with the case. It also supports a warp charge that gives you 10 hours of playback with just 10 mins of charging. 

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Generally retailing for $173, you can now buy OnePlus Buds Pro for as low as $110.24 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is for the Chinese version Black and White color variant. You can get the global version at a slightly higher price of $115.49 only. 

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

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub. 

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Maimang 10 tipped to launch this month in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last month, a tipster revealed that Maimang 10 budget smartphone will soon go on sale in China. At the same time, the device appeared on TENAA revealing some of its key specs. A few days later, the handset is now said to hit the shelves this month.

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Maimang 10 | Source: TENAA

According to 菊厂影业Fans on Weibo, China Telecom will release the Maimang 10 in December. It will be positioned as a better version of Maimang 10 SE from earlier this year.

For the uninitiated, the Maimang series of phones are sold exclusively by China Telecom in China. These handsets are made by Huawei. However, from this year onwards, the HUAWEI branding has been dropped.

According to TENAA, the upcoming Maimang 10 will be near identical to NZONE S7 Pro, which is yet another China Telecom-exclusive smartphone developed by Huawei.

The device is expected to come with features like a 6.6-inch HD+ 90Hz punch-hole display, MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, 40MP + 20MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the rear, 16MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls, 4,900mAh battery, 40W fast charging, 8.4mm thickness, and 179g weight.

Last but not least, the Maimang 10 could cost around ¥2,299 ($361). In other words, the phone offers very little for its asking price when compared to other smartphones in the segment.

 

 

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