Realme has confirmed that the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro will be debuting as one of the first phones powered by the all-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The GT 2 Pro is heading to markets like China and China. It can be said based on the tweet by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma that the GT 2 Pro is also heading to Europe.
According to the tipster, the Realme GT 2 Pro has now been certified for the European markets. The variant heading to Europe has the RMX3301 model number. The RMX3300 model number, which was recently seen at the AnTuTu benchmarking site is also associated with the GT 2 Pro.
Realme GT 2 Pro specifications (rumored)
The Realme GT 2 Pro rumors have revealed that it has a 6.51-inch S-AMOLED display that supports a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor for security.
Realme GT 2 Pro renders by 91mobiles / Steve Hemmerstoffer
The GT 2 Pro will have a front camera of 32-megapixel for selfies. It remains to be seen whether it will be the same Sony IMX709 lens that was introduced on the Reno 7 series. The rear camera setup of the phone may feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro/depth camera.
The Realme GT 2 Pro was seen with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage at AnTuTu. It may run on Realme UI 30 based Android 12 OS. The device is expected to house a 5,000mAh battery, which may support 125W UltraDart fast charging technology. It is likely to be priced around 4,000 Yuan (~$627) in China. The handset is expected to debut in India in Q1 2022.
Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A13 5G. It made its debut in the US as the most affordable 5G smartphone from the company. Interestingly, the budget device shares a trait with the premium handsets.
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Last year, Apple decided to stop bundling chargers with its iPhones. Soon, other smartphone manufacturers chose to do the same for their expensive phones.
Over a year later, Samsung has now quietly revealed its plans to ship its newly announced Galaxy A13 5G without a charger in the US. The South Korean tech giant has mentioned this at the end of the press release.
The Galaxy A13 5G is a $249.99 smartphone with a modest set of specs. Usually, Samsung bundles a charger and a pair of earphones with phones in this price segment. But for some reason, the firm has opted to include neither of these for the new model
The device will be available for purchase online starting tomorrow (December 3) through AT&T and Samsung.com in the US. If you are about to order the handset, then make sure to buy a charger if you don’t already have one. The company recommends using ‘Samsung-approved chargers and cables’.
The highlights of the Galaxy A13 5G includes a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Pay via NFC, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W charging.
Soon after Qualcomm announced its next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for the flagship smartphones, brands like Xiaomi, Motorola, and Realme confirmed they will be among the first to launch devices powered by this new processor.
ZTE also announced that the company will be launching Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphones under its ZTE, Nubia, and Red Magic brands. Among these brands, it has been revealed that the company is working on the Red Magic 7 series of gaming phones.
Now, ahead of the launch, the Red Magic 7 Gaming Smartphone has passed through the 3C certification process. It reveals that the phone carries model number NX679J and comes with support for up to 165W fast charging technology.
Recently, the same device was spotted on Bluetooth SIG, confirming the device’s name to be the Red Magic 7, and revealed that the smartphone will come with support for Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity, along with 5G support.
If the reports are to be believed, then the smartphone could feature an industry-leading 165Hz OLED panel and 16GB of RAM. As for the cameras, there’s a possibility that it could feature the same 64-megapixel triple-camera setup as the current model.
The China-based company is expected to launch two models in the upcoming lineup, dubbed Red Magic 7 and Red Magic 7 Pro. We expect to know more details about these devices in the coming days.
On the second day of the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm has announced a few products and one of them is the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Computer Platform for the entry-level laptops in the market.
As the name indicates, it is a successor to the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 launched last year. The chipset is built using the 6nm process and is claimed to be offering 60 percent faster CPU performance and up to 70 percent faster GPU performance.
It packs support for 5G connectivity for sub 6GHz and mmWave with Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF which offers a peak download speed of up to 3.7Gbps. Thanks to Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, it offers speeds up to 2.9Gbps on Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.
The Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 comes with Qualcomm Spectra ISP that supports triple cameras up to 22-megapixel, dual cameras up to 36-megapixel and 22-megapixel, single camera up to 64-megapixel, and has support for 4K HDR video capture.
There’s also Qualcomm AI Engine which enables AI-accelerated experiences through 6.5 TOPS of performance. There is support for Qualcomm Voice Suite for AI-based Echo-cancellation and noise suppression (ECNS) to deliver clear audio.
It also supports Microsoft PlayReady 3.0 and modern video streaming services. Qualcomm says that the improved connectivity in Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will enable fast, advanced, efficient always-connected laptops for entry-tier Windows PCs and Chromebooks. Devices powered by the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.
OPPO China recently announced ColorOS 12 update plan for December 2021. Now, the international division of the company also unveils its Android 12 update schedule for this month. Let’s take a look at which devices get access to the beta and the stable releases.
According to the official Twitter account of ColorOS, 9 smartphones will receive ColorOS 12 beta in December 2021. At the same time, 7 handsets will be updated to ColorOS 12 stable.
In the home country, OPPO has scheduled to deliver the beta update for some phones from 2020 this month. But in global markets, beta builds will be limited to 2021 devices for now. Further, the phones that received the beta update in November will get the stable update.
ColorOS 12 Global Update Plan December 2021
Open Beta
From December 10
OPPO Reno6 Z 5G
Thailand
Cambodia
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
India
OPPO Reno5 Pro
Pakistan
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G
India
From December 15
OPPO A73 5G
Saudi Arabia
From December 28
OPPO Reno6
Indonesia
OPPO Reno5
Indonesia
OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition
Indonesia
OPPO A74 5G
India
Indonesia
Stable
From December 20
OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
India
Indonesia
OPPO Find X2 Pro
India
Indonesia
OPPO Find X2
India
Indonesia
From December 22
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition
India
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
India
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
Saudi Arabia
From December 28
OPPO Reno6 5G
India
Indonesia
Vietnam
Although the above-mentioned timeline is to the point, it is subject to change. For those unaware, OPPO is known for recruiting beta testers earlier than the planned date at times.
We will be posting stories whenever the Chinese smartphone marker releases new software builds for these handsets throughout December. Stay tuned.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset earlier this week. After the announcement, various brands confirmed that it will be launching flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. OPPO also took to its Twitter handle to confirm that it will be launching a new flagship phone featuring the SD8G1 chip. Reports suggest that the company may announce the Find X4 series of flagship phones by Q1 2022. Well ahead of the launch, a Chinese tipster has shared the alleged specs of the Find X4.
OPPO Find X4 specifications (rumored)
The Find X4 may come with a 6.78-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED LTPO panel that offers a 2K resolution. It is expected to support a 1Hz to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and 10-bit colors. The predecessor Find X3 and Find X3 Pro models were powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 SoC. The tipster has speculated that the Dimensity 9000 will be fueling the Find X4, which indicates that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 could be reserved for the Find X4 Pro.
The Find X4 may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device may house a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 80W fast charging technology and 50W wireless charging.
For selfies, it may feature the Sony IMX709 32-megapixel cat-eye lens, which was introduced on the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro. The rear camera setup of the phone may include an OIS-enabled Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera, a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel ultrawide freeform camera, and an OIS-ready Samsung S5K3M5 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x zoom.
The Find X4 may offer other features such as Gorilla Glass Victus protection on front and rear sides, aluminium alloy middle frame, dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, and IR blaster. It is likely to come preinstalled with Android 12.
OPPO Find X4 pricing (rumored)
It is too early to speculate on the pricing of the Find X4. However, the tipster has made an estimated guess that the X4’s 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants could be priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$785) and 5,499 Yuan (~$863).
So far, the Redmi 10 series incldues two models such as Redmi 10 and Redmi 10 Prime. The Prime model is available in India, whereas the Redmi 10 is aimed towards other markets. Interestingly, both phones are packed with almost identical specs. A few weeks back, tipster Kacper Skrzypek tipped about the existence of a phone named Redmi 10 2022. His latest tweet states that the Redmi 10 Prime 2022 could also be in the works.
According to the tipster, the Redmi 10 Prime 2022 will be aimed towards to India. Unfortunately, there is no information on the specs of this device. Last month, the tipster revealed that the Redmi 10 2022’s rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Redmi Note 11 4G
Recently, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 4G phone in China with a slightly downgraded rear camera setup as compared to the Redmi 10/10 Prime. The Note 11 4G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, an FHD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The Helio G88 chipset powers the Redmi Note 11 4G with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging. For photography, it has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The Note 11 4G is likely to get rebranded as the Redmi 10 2022 in global markets. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more details on the Redmi 10 Prime 2022 handset.
Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 10S in two variants back in May this year. The company introduced a new color variant called Starlight Purple in August in August. Fresh information shared by My Smart Priceclaims that the company is gearing up to add a introduce Note 10S’ new configuration in the country.
According to the publication, the Redmi Note 10S’ new variant with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will be introduced soon. Since launch, the Note 10S has been available in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models were priced at Rs 14,999 (~$200) and Rs 15,999 (~$213), respectively.
Currently, these variants are available for Rs 14,999 (~$200) and Rs 16,499 (~$220) on Xiaomi India’s website. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the forthcoming 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Note 10S. Probably, it will carry a sub-Rs 18,000 (~$240) pricing in the country. The handset is available in colors such as Cosmic Purple, Deep Sea Blue, Frost White, and Shadow Black.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Redmi Note 10S specifications and features
The Redmi Note 10S has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. The Helio G95 chip powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
The Note 10S has a 13-megapixel front camera. Its back panel has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera unit. It has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. For security, the handset features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Qualcomm has been announcing several new products at its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit and after unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip for smartphones and Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 for gaming devices, the company has now taken the wraps off the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 computing platform.
As the name implies, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is a successor of the 8cx Gen 2 model that was launched last year. It is built using the 5nm process, a first for a chip made for Windows devices. The company has also promised an 85 percent improvement in CPU performance and 60 percent faster GPU performance.
For connectivity, the chipset offers support for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55, X62, and the X65 5G modems. To recap, the Snapdragon X65 offers peak download speeds of up to 10Gbps, Snapdragon X55 delivers up to 7.5Gbps speeds while the Snapdragon X62 offers up to 4.4Gbps speed.
It packs Qualcomm’s Spectra ISP, which promises better autofocus, auto-white balance, and auto-exposure for videoconferencing. It supports a single camera up to 24MP, along with up to 4 concurrent cameras, and also has support for 4K HDR video capture at 30fps, slow motion 720p video at 480fps.
The chip now supports UFS 3.1 storage which offers faster read and write speeds. There’s also Qualcomm Voice Suite, which has Qualcomm Noise and Echo Cancellation technology to cancel out unwanted background sounds.
The company is claiming that the chip supports “multi-day battery life” but it has not provided any more details related to this. Devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 are expected to launch in the first half of 2022.
Qualcomm is also working on its next-generation chips for Windows PC that are expected to be powering devices from 2023. Those chips are designed by Nuvia, a company that was acquired by Qualcomm for $1.4 billion earlier this year. The next-generation Nuvia designed chips launching in 2023 are aimed to compete against Apple’s M-series chips.
Qualcomm recently unveiled its next-generation flagship smartphone processor, dubbed Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which will be powering the upcoming premium smartphones, starting with flagship phones from Xiaomi and Motorola later this month.
Today, at its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, the company has unveiled several new products and one of them is the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform. It is an Android-based platform that is designed to allow you to play Android games and stream them from a console or PC or play games through cloud services.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 platform can be used to make handheld gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. It packs the new G3x chip which has Kryo CPU and an Adreno GPU that lets you play games at 144fps.
It supports output to a 4K display or tethering to a mixed reality headset over a USB-C port. As for the connectivity, the platform supports Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave for faster speeds. It also comes packed with Snapdragon Sound which is designed to improve audio quality.
Qualcomm has partnered with Razer to showcase this new gaming platform. It has built the first Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming Developer Kit that features a 6.65-inch OLED screen with support for 120Hz refresh rates and has a 5MP webcam on the front so that players can livestream while playing a game.
So far, there’s no information available about which other manufacturers will be launching devices powered by this new Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform. Qualcomm’s Micah Knapp says that the company is currently focusing on the developer community and launching devices is up to OEMs.
A couple of weeks ago, Xiaomi-backed Redmi had announced the Redmi Note 11 4G smartphone in the Chinese market. As the name indicates, the phone is a watered-down version of the Redmi Note 11 5G that was launched in October this year, along with the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.
The recently launched Redmi Note 11 4G is a tweaked version of the Redmi 10 (aka Redmi 10 Prime) which is available in other markets. Now, the smartphone is officially available for purchase in China.
Redmi Note 11 4G
The 4GB RAM model is priced at 999 yuan (~$157) while the 6GB RAM model is available for purchase at a price of 1,099 yuan (~$173). If you are looking to purchase this device outside of China, then you can grab it from Giztop.
The smartphone features a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1,500:1 aspect ratio. Underneath, the device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, coupled with 4/6 GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB storage.
In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The device runs the MIUI 12.5 operating system which is based on Android 11. For connectivity, it supports dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, IR blaster, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and 9W reverse charging.
After releasing the Redmi Note 11 5G in the Chinese market, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4G as well for those who do not need the 5G connectivity and need to save some money. But 5G is not the only difference between these two handsets: there are other changes in the 4G variant which are worth knowing if you are evaluating the purchase. This is a comparison between the Redmi Note 11 5G and the Redmi Note 11 4G thanks to which you will know all the important differences between the latest Xiaomi budget phones. Note that the Redmi Note 11 5G has been recently launched in the Indian market under the Redmi Note 11T 5G moniker.
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification
Dual SIM slot
Design
Redmi Note 11 5G and Redmi Note 11 4G are very similar in terms of design, but not identical. The 4G variant has a bigger camera module and a lower screen to body ratio, that is the reason why I prefer the Redmi Note 11 5G. But note that, due to its wider display, the Redmi Note 11 5G has bigger dimensions. On the other hand, it offers the IP53 certification making it splash resistant and dust resistant. For the rest, the two variants of the Redmi Note 11 are pretty much the same: they have a similar design for the camera module, a punch-hole display with the hole placed centrally, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for the authentication.
Display
Redmi Note 11 5G and Redmi Note 11 4G have the same technical specifications for the displays. They sport an IPS LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The diagonals are slightly different: the 5G version has a bigger 6.6-inch panel, while the 4G variant stops at 6.5 inches. As mentioned above, there is no in-display fingerprint reader as it is mounted on the power key. These displays are positioned in the midrange segment: they are nothing special in terms of image quality, but they are sufficient for every kind of user.
Hardware/Software
The most important pro of the Redmi Note 11 5G is the hardware. First of all, it features a better Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset built at 6 nm and running with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. This chip provides higher CPU and GPU performance than the Mediatek Helio G88 found on the Redmi Note 11 4G, as well as lower energy consumption. Further, the Mediatek Dimensity 810 features the 5G connectivity, while the Helio G88 does not. Last but not least, the Redmi Note 11 has more advanced memory configurations: up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the most advanced memory configuration of the 4G variant comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.
Camera
The rear camera departments of the Redmi Note 11 5G and the Redmi Note 11 4G are exactly the same, with the exception of an additional 2 MP macro camera. Both the handsets have a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide camera. The Redmi Note 11 5G has a superior front camera with a 16 MP resolution, while the 4G variant has an entry-level 8 MP sensor.
Battery
The batteries of these devices have exactly the same capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Redmi Note 11 5G can provide a longer battery life because its processor is more energy-efficient thanks to the 6 nm production process. Further, the 5G variant has a faster charging technology with a power of 33W, while the 4G variant stops at 18W. The 4G version also supports reverses charging with a power of 9W, but only through a cable and not wirelessly.
The price of the Redmi Note 11 5G roughly translates into $188/€166 at the actual change, while the Redmi Note 11 4G starts from €140/$159. If we exclude the processor and the front camera, these handsets are more or less the same, so if you do not need 5G and higher performance, the 4G variant might be enough for your needs.
The PC Market exploded in 2020 as a result of lockdowns due to the global pandemic. Even after a year, it continues to grow in certain regions. But in others, it has begun to drop as it has reached the point of saturation. Let’s talk about two such nations in this article, namely China and the US.
Recently, Canalys releasedreports on China and US PC markets for Q3 2021. According to them, the former grew by 3% YoY with more than 15 million units in shipments, while the latter shrunk by a 16% YoY with shipments of 30.3 million units.
China set a Q3 record, whereas the US fell for the first time after multiple quarters with double-digit growth. However, the shipments in both markets are still more than the pre-pandemic level.
Canalys points out that the decline in the United States is due to the sharp drop of shipments in the education and consumer segments as they have now reached the point of saturation. Only desktops went up by 6% as people have started moving to work/education premises. Hence, notebooks (especially Chromebooks) and tablets decreased by 15% and 24% respectively.
On the other hand, in China, the desktop and notebook segments increased by 3.9% and 1.8% respectively. This helped the market to beat Q3 2020’s record of 14.7 million units of overall shipments.
As far as brands are concerned, Dell led the US PC market, followed by HP, Lenovo, Apple, and Acer. Whereas, Lenovo aced the China PC market, followed by Dell, HP, ASUS, and Acer.
Last but not least, despite witnessing negative growth, the US PC market is expected to grow positively with the return of educational and enterprise procurement in the upcoming months.
Indian wearable manufacturer boAt has unveiled a new neckband wireless headset in India. The audio product is dubbed boAt Rockerz 330 Pro. The neckband is the product of a partnership between the Indian company and Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon.
What stands out the most among the features is the 60 hours of playback which the headset promises. This is the company’s first neckband headset that promises a whopping 60 hours of playback on a single charge.
The earbuds share a design with the Rockerz 333 that was launched earlier in the year but the endurance is twice that of the Rockerz 333 which delivers 30 hours of playback on a single charge. The new earbuds also feature what boAT calls ASAP fast charging that can offer up to 20 hours of playback after only 10 minutes of charging.
The Rockerz 333 equally comes with 10mm drivers as well as ENx technology that can deliver exceptional voice quality. The design also includes magnetic earbuds that ensure the two buds don’t keep dangling around your neck when not in use.
In terms of design, the boAt Rockerz 330 Pro adopts a lightweight, minimalistic design. The headset also comes with an IPX5 water and sweat resistance rating which makes it suitable for use during workout sessions. In addition, the neckband delivers in-line playback and volume controls.
Talking of the pricing and availability, the boAt Rockerz 330 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 1,499 ($20). The neckband will be available in Black, Blue, Red, and Yellow colours and will be sold on Amazon.in beginning from December 6.
Xiaomi appears to be preparing for the release of its upcoming MIUI 13 as the current MIUI 12 version, more specifically the MIUI 12.5 has seen a new animation introduction. The launch of the new UI is rumoured to be on December 16 along with the upcoming Xiaomi 12 smartphone but ahead of it, the MIUI 12.5 has undergone another modification, this time to the version’s logo.
The MIUI 12.5 has received a logo change and unlike the earlier logo, the newer logo brings a white paint job with construction lines over it. It hints that the upcoming MIUI version is coming and it may release in the coming weeks. For those who are unaware, the older MIUI 11 had also received such construction lines over the logo seemingly hinting at the newer version’s arrival. Now that we see the same with the current MIUI 12, we can expect the launch to be imminent.
The upcoming MIUI 13 is expected to bring major changes over MIUI 12.5. Primarily, the changes would mostly affect animations, as well as enhancements to local apps such as the files & themes app, and bug fixes. One of the notable features expected is the Memory Expansion feature, which will allow a device to use additional storage like RAM. Apart from this, there’s very little to learn about the MIUI 13 as Xiaomi has been rather quiet about.
In terms of its support, the following devices have already received the internal test builds.
Xiaomi Mi 11 series
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Mi 10S
Xiaomi Mix 4
Redmi K40
Redmi K40 Pro and Pro+
While some devices have received the Android 12 based MIUI 13, the rest of the devices are tipped to get Android 11 based MIUI 13 builds. Furthermore, the upcoming Redmi K50 series and Xiaomi 12 series is expected to debut with the MIUI 13.
Honor released the Band 6 in November last year as a sleek, yet durable fitness tracker. The smart band features a full-screen integrated design without physical buttons. It packs a 1.47-inch display which is nearly twice as large as the displays of most fitness bands in the market.
One year after, the company has now pushed a new update that brings a refreshed new feature to the fitness band. The Honor Band 6 comes with support for a single blood oxygen detection function, which can quickly monitor the user’s blood oxygen status. However, the new feature is an extension of the blood oxygen monitoring to a continuous one.
This is the first major firmware upgrade the fitness band will be receiving and aside from the continuous blood oxygen monitoring, the band also supports real-time viewing, low blood oxygen vibration reminder in the non-sleeping state, continuous health monitoring.
In addition, the sports mode is upgraded from support for 10 sporting activities to a staggering 95! Thus, there is always a sport that can suit everyone in order to enhance general fitness and wellbeing.
Blackview Tab 11 is launching globally on 6 December, 0:00 PST. Generally retailing for $270 you can buy Blackview Tab 11 at a heavily discounted price of $169.99 only on the occasion of its World Premiere at AliExpress. Additional gifts are also available under this world premiere deal.
This latest tablet from Blackview features a 10.36” 2K display and is powered by the UNISOC T618 octa-core processor. The ultra-slim and lightweight tablet comes with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and is fueled by a 6580mAh battery. Available in three gorgeous colors viz: Teel Green, Grey, and Silver this tablet runs on Android 11 OS and supports multiple languages. However, apart from these features, Tab 11 also comes with some unique and interesting upgrades and functions.
So let’s check out some of these interesting features in detail.
HD / Ultra HD Streaming with Widevine L1 Certification:
One of the biggest and best upgrades that Blackview has brought in for Tab 11 is getting the Widevine DRM L1 certification. With this upgraded top-level Digital Rights Management certification, you can now stream your OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, etc in one of the highest possible resolutions i.e. 1080p. This means you can now get a theatre-like experience right at your home using Tab 11. This is especially important given the unfolding pandemic situation, as you may prefer to watch the latest shows and movies within the safety of your house than risking a trip to the multiplex.
Split Screen :
Blackview Tab 11 is not just an entertainment device but also a great tool to manage your work and schedule. The tab supports the split-screen function which helps you to multi-task and manage your school/workload. With this function, you can run two apps simultaneously and view them side by side on the same screen. This helps you to multitask easily and boosts your productivity.
Specially designed APP – The Notebook:
Designed by the Blackview Software team, this app helps you to take notes during your meetings, lectures, seminars, webinars, etc. Unlike other generic apps, you can easily insert audio, images, online notes, typed notes, and even handwritten scribbles into the Notebook. This means you are prepared to take notes in any and every situation like recording lectures, clicking pictures of important slides, audio recording of a fast dictation, etc. You can correct, improve, add, enhance and organize your notes as many times as you wish without having to rethink and retype.
The notebook app combined with the split-screen function increases your productivity and helps you to get better organized.
Dedicated Gaming Mode:
For all pro gamers out there, Tab 11 comes with a specially designed gaming mode that blocks notifications, pop-ups, calls, etc while you are playing your game. This function enhances your gameplay, prevents mistouch, and ensures zero distraction during the game.
Bedtime mode:
Easily schedule your tablet to turn down the brightness and change its interface into a soothing gray color, that reduces the blue light and helps you to fall asleep.
Reading mode:
Thanks to a dedicated reading mode you can turn your bright and high definition tablet into an instant ebook reader, with reduced brightness and blue light emissions which in turn reduces eye strain and pain.
Generally retailing for $270 you can buy Blackview Tab 11 at a heavily discounted price of $169.99 only on the occasion of its World Premiere at AliExpress. Blackview is also giving additional free gifts like Airbuds 1 Earbuds (80pcs) and Blackview Keyboard (40pcs). Please note that this is a limited-stock offer. The sale starts on 6 December at 0:00 PST but you can add the product to the cart right now, to ensure faster checkout and a better chance to win the free gifts.
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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Here’s the official statement from POCO regarding this matter.
“At POCO India, customer safety is of utmost importance and we take such matters extremely seriously.
At this stage, our team contacted the concerned customer as soon as the issue was notified and is awaiting his visit to the nearest service center. We are committed to examine the issue in detail, and extend all our support to the customer and resolve this on priority.
All our devices go through various levels of stringent quality tests to ensure that the quality of the device is not compromised at any level.”
[Original Story] Smartphones exploding or catching fire have been in the news throughout the year. Be it the case of a vivo phone catching fire while shipping or the OnePlus Nord 2 blasting in the pocket of someone’s trousers.
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A similar incident occurred in India on November 27 when a POCO M3 caught on fire (via 91Mobiles) and exploded. The incident was shared on Twitter by the alleged victim’s brother Mahesh (@Mahesh08716488). In the now-deleted tweet, the user does not mention any details of the incident or what made the phone catch fire. POCO acknowledged the issue and replied to the tweet, saying that customers’ safety is very important and that it takes such matters seriously.
Mahesh shared an image of a burned POCO M3, which shows severe damage to the phone with the middle and bottom parts of the phone’s rear completely incenerated. No information has been provided of anyone being hurt or injured due to this incident.
This is not the first time a POCO phone has gone up in flames in India this year, as a similar incident happened in September involving a POCO X3. These frequent incidents paint a bad picture of the China-based Brand, putting into question the quality and safety testing standards of these devices supplied to the subcontinent.
When foldable phones made their entrance, there was skepticism if the phones will enjoy a seamless run considering their fragility and expensive prices. The issues with the first-gen Galaxy Z Fold from Samsung didn’t help matters as it further heightened doubts about the ability of foldable phones to make a mark in the market. The steep pricing and fragility contributed to TCL’s decision to shelve its own foldable phone project.
Well, turns out the foldable models are doing incredibly well in the market, exceeding expectations. A research report published by the screen agency DSCC pointed out that in the third quarter of this year, the total shipments of foldable display-packing mobile phones increased by 215% month-on-month and 480% year-on-year.
In terms of brands, Samsung’s shipment accounted for a staggering 93% share of the market while Huawei’s shipment accounted for the remaining 6%. The market is presently almost controlled by the two companies of which Huawei’s run in the market is limited to China due to the US embargo.
DSCC projects that the shipment of foldable display-packing mobile phones will increase from 2.6 million units to 4 million units in the fourth quarter of this year. The firm also projects that shipments will increase to 20 million units by next year even though the market is expected to record less than 10 million units in shipments this year.
In terms of models, the most popular foldable phone is the Galaxy Z Flip 3 followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, while the Huawei Mate X2 4G version, and 5G version ranked fourth or fifth.
It is worth mentioning that Huawei is rumored to have got a Mate series flip foldable display mobile phone in the works. The model which will utilize a flip design just like that of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Motorola Razr 5G is expected to be unveiled in December. The model will be cheaper and should increase Huawei’s share of the market when it goes on sale.
Samsung might be trying its hand in the smart speaker segment again, as rumors have surfaced of a device dubbed the Galaxy Home Mini 2 being in the works.
Samsung Galaxy Home Mini
According to a report by SamMobile, sources reveal that Samsung is working on the second generation of the Galaxy Home Mini smart speaker, which carries model number SM-V320. The upcoming smart speaker may come with a display, making it more of a smart display than just a smart speaker. Other than that, no information about the rumored device is available right now.
This is not Samsung’s first rodeo when it comes to smart speakers, as Samsung has previously launched its first Galaxy Home smart speaker back in 2018 and followed it up with Galaxy Home Mini in February 2020. If you are wondering why you’ve never heard about these smart speakers before, that might be because Samsung never released these devices outside their home country of South Korea. The upcoming Galaxy Home Mini 2 is expected to meet the same fate as its predecessor when it comes to global availability, but it is far too early to say for sure.
The smart speaker segment is currently dominated by Amazon’s Alexa, Google‘s Nest speakers, and Apple’s HomePod range of speakers. We hope Samsung will soon step into the global smart speaker market, offering a little Bixby flavored variety.
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