Samsung Galaxy Note series is now history and will never return, new report suggests

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Nov 25, 2021

At the OPPO Reno7 series launch event in China, the company also announced four other products. We have already covered three of those, namely OPPO Enco Free2i, OPPO Enco M32, and OPPO Watch Free NFC. Here in this post, let’s take a look at the fourth product called OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition, which is an upgrade over the vanilla OPPO Smart TV R1 that was released in 2020.

OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO television features a metal unibody design. It sports a 55-inch/65-inch DLED LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, ΔE≈1.5 color accuracy, low blue light mode, and OCEE color enhancement engine.

The TV also supports popular HDR standards like HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Additionally. The 65-inch also has a 60Hz refresh rate with MEMC.

The television is powered by two different quad-core MediaTek chipsets. The 55-inch model has a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, while the 65-inch houses a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU. The GPU (ARM Mali G52 MC1) and RAM (2GB) are identical on two variants but the storage is different. The smaller model has a lower 16GB storage as compared to 32GB storage on the bigger version.

Anyway, both the variants run ColorOS TV operating system with NFC-enabled voice remote control for OPPO Share and Breeno virtual assistant. The duo has dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, and far-field microphones.

The common ports on the two size versions include 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x DTMB, and 1 x LAN. Talking about uncommon ports, the 55-inch model sports 3 x HDMI 2.0, a coaxial digital audio port, and 1 x RCA. On the other hand, the 65-inch version comes with 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), an optical digital audio port, and a mini 3in1 AV.

Lastly, the main highlight of this television is its speakers. It has dual 15W speakers with a maximum output of 30W. These speakers are co-tuned with Dynaudio and they support Dolby Audio.

OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition Price and Availability

The OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition will retail at the following price tags in China.

55-inch – ¥3,999 ($626)
65-inch – ¥4,999 ($783)

The television will go on sale for the first time on November 30.

Xiaomi 12 may feature Curved display & symmetrical Stereo Speakers: Tipster

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Nov 25, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest flagship handset, the Xiaomi 12. The device is set to launch next month, but prior to its release, a tipster has revealed some details regarding the upcoming smartphone.

According to known Weibo tipster DigitalChatStation (Via SparrowNews), the Chinese tech giant’s next gen premium smartphone will feature a 50 megapixel primary camera that features OIS support along with an ultra wide angle lens and a macro sensor. Furthermore, he added that the curved display on either sides will be the standard on the entire Xiaomi 12 series. The tipster also claimed that the 12 series will arrive with a symmetrical stereo speaker design as well.

In other words, we can expect a dual stereo speaker system. The last generation’s Xiaomi 11 series also featured a dual speaker design, although, the stereo speakers had an asymmetrical design. Unfortunately, this is all the information shares on the Chinese microblogging website. But since it is still an unconfirmed report, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt for now.

As per previous reports, the company is working on a Xiaomi 12X model as well along with the base variant. While the 12X is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, the flagship model is set to be one of the first smartphones to feature the next gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. So stay tuned for more updates, as we will be covering any rumor or report leading up to the launch.

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Black Friday Deal: TicWatch E3 is at its lowest price ever at AliExpress

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Nov 25, 2021

TicWatch E3 Smartwatch which generally retails for $200, is now available at a heavily discounted price of $133.99 only under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at AliExpress. This super deal ends on 29 November, 11:59 PM PT.

WHERE TO BUY

TicWatch E3 Smartwatch at $133.99 @AliExpress

TicWatch E3 Smartwatch

Key Features:

1.3” HD display
2.5D glass screen
Polycarbonate and Glass fiber watch case
Silicone rubber strap
Wear OS by Google ™
Supports google apps: Maps, G Pay, Google Assistant, Spotify, etc
NFC Payments with Google Pay
1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
Bluetooth 5.0
Built-in mic and speaker
20+ workout modes
24 x 7 Heart rate monitor
Blod oxygen saturation detection
Sleep tracking
IP68 waterproof (Can be used in the pool and bath)
GPS navigation
Family care: Data sharing
Essential mode and battery saving screen

So this Black Friday if you are planning to buy a good quality budget smartwatch then TicWatch E3 at $133.99 is a great option to consider. Please note that this price is applicable on orders placed from Poland, UK, Germany, Russia, and France warehouses 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.

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BGMI to bring parental control for minors via OTP authentication

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 25, 2021

Earlier today, Krafton introduced the ‘Game Responsibly’ initiative for BGMI, which will enable a level of parental control over the much-loved battle royale game via time limitations and OTP confirmation.

Ever since Krafton brought back PUBG mobile in the form of BGMI to India, the company had made a conscious effort to promote a healthy game-life balance when it came to its player base, especially minors (under 18 years of age). With that in mind, Krafton has introduced an upcoming feature that will allow parents to take control over the playtime as every player below the age of 18 will need to register a parent or guardian before beginning each session – upon which the parent/guardian will receive an OTP to authorize the session, or not. Granted permission, the player will be able to play the game for the next three hours.

With this update, BGMI will now have a plethora of features aimed towards a responsible game-life balance as well as parental control, namely-

A virtual world reminder that announces your arrival into a virtual world when you join a match lobby.
Censorship in the form of censored nudity, decreased levels of violence and bloodshed.
Playtime limitations for players below the age of 18 will limit them to play up to 3 hours per day.
Break reminders to ensure that playing times don’t go on for exceedingly long hours without a break.
Daily spending limits for players below the age of 18 that caps the amount the player can spend in-game per day to RS 7000 ($94).
OTP authentication to play the game in case of an underage player.

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OPPO Reno7 series is here with slim and light builds, flagship-level light-up cameras

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 25, 2021

OPPO held a product launch event today for multiple products including the Reno7 series, new additions to the Enco earbuds lineup, and even a smart TV. But the star of the show was obviously the Reno7 series, which has seen much hype over the past week thanks to quite a few leaks and teasers. The suspense has now been put to rest with the launch, as all details about the OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE are out in the open.

First and foremost, the OPPO Reno7 series brings a refreshed design but retains the overall boxy rectangular build that was first introduced to the series with the Reno6. However, the bezels this year have been reduced significantly, so much so that the Pro variant sports a screen-to-body ratio of 92.8%.

The back panel of the series has seen upgrades too. An “aerospace-grade lithography technology” has been applied to the rear to create a fine grating texture and a meteor shower-like visual appearance.

And lastly, the Reno7 Pro comes with the much-talked-about notification light around the cameras, which quite frankly, has to be the best use of a protruding camera module. It lights up in a breathing manner for incoming calls, incoming messages, charging, and even for games.

This isn’t all the phones have to offer though, and we have listed all of their specs below.

OPPO Reno7 Pro

The OPPO Reno7 Pro is obviously the priciest among the bunch and is powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200-Max chip. It comes with an FHD+ 6.55-in OLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The battery of the device is sized 4500mAh which can be quickly filled up at 65W. The phone comes with a star-ring breathing light, measures 158.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm, and weighs just 180g. To keep heat under control, there’s an ultra-dense graphite sheet paired with superconducting vacuum VC liquid cooling. The phone also features an X-axis linear motor and dual stereo speakers.

But perhaps the greatest highlight of the device are the cameras. A flagship-level 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 sensor has been used for the primary lens which OPPO says has ‘omnidirectional focusing’. It is joined by 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro cameras.

On the front, the OPPO Reno7 Pro debuts the 32MP IMX709 sensor – a “super-sensitive cat-eye lens jointly developed with Sony.” This one comes with multiple advanced features and should offer better low-light performance while greatly reducing noise.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+256GB – 3699 Yuan (~$579)
12GB+256GB – 3999 Yuan (~$626)

OPPO Reno7

The OPPO Reno7 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform and offers 8+128/8+256/12+256 RAM and storage variants. It has an FHD+ 6.43-in OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its front camera uses the 32MP IMX709 (f/2.4, RGBW) sensor as well, while the back is made up of a 64MP main camera (f/1.7) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro lens setup. The phone packs a 4500mAh battery, weighs 185g, and measures 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm. Like the Pro, it also comes with advanced heat dissipation features.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+128GB – 2699 Yuan (~$422)
8GB+256GB – 2999 Yuan (~$469)
12GB+256GB – 3299 Yuan (~$516)

OPPO Reno7 SE

The OPPO Reno7 SE is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip and uses a 90Hz 6.43-inch OLED screen. Its rear camera module comprises 48MP (IMX581) primary + 2MP macro + 2MP portrait sensors. The device measures 160.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and weighs 171g.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+128GB – 2199 Yuan (~$344)
8GB+256GB – 2399 Yuan (~$375)

The Reno7 series boots into ColorOS 12 based on Android 11. The three devices have only been launched in China as of now but a global release shouldn’t be too far off.

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Darwin D5, D7 & D14 e-scooters with up to 120km range unveiled in India

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Nov 25, 2021

Due to a robust regulatory and incentive framework from both national and regional governments, there has been a boom in electric vehicles in India. Many electric vehicle manufacturers are pitching tents in India due to its huge potential customer base in the region of hundreds of millions. Darwin Group has now joined the fray with the launch of three electric scooters in India. They are the Darwin D5, D7, and D14 e-scooters with a driving range between 70km and 120km on a single charge.

Darwin has thus joined some of the big hitters in the Indian e-bike market like Ola and TVS, among others. The e-scooters are priced at Rs. 68,000 ($913) for the D5, Rs. 73,000 ($980) for the D7, and Rs. 77,000 ($1,033) for the D14. The great-looking Darwin e-scooters were designed for the younger population with their impressive and sharp styling. The design is bound to draw the younger segment of the population to the three e-scooters and added to the fanfare, the bikes were unveiled by World Amateur Boxing Champion MC Mary Kom.

Some of the features of the new Darwin e-scooters for India include keyless entry, regenerative braking, USB mobile charging port, hazard switch, and an appealing overall look. Darwin says the design philosophy behind its three new e-scooters in India is a goal to produce class-leading products that promote the green revolution. It says the Indian version of its e-scooters is at par with Japanese standards in addition to obtaining international quality certification with Quality Austria Central Asia.

Darwin Group will continue to scale up its investments in India ranging from research and development to, production of green vehicles and strategic collaborations. The Darwin D5, D7, and D14 will compete with some very successful electric two-wheelers in India for a share of the huge market.

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Oppo launches the Enco Free2i TWS, Enco M32 earphones, & Watch Free NFC in China

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Nov 25, 2021

Oppo has just officially announced the Reno7 series in China earlier today (25th November 2021). Alongside the latest smartphones, the company even launched a bunch of new wearable products including the Enco Free 2i TWS earbuds, the Enco M32 wireless neckband earphones, and even the Watch Free NFC variant.

Enco Free2i

The Chinese smartphone maker has just launched two new hearable products. These true wireless earbuds feature an in ear design with a silicon tip. Furthermore, one of its highlighting features is its active noise cancelling up to 42dB. It even supports connection to two smartphones simultaneously. The Enco Free2i is basically identical to the Free2 TWS and features a similar design, with the same 30 hours audio playback, 10mm audio drivers, and Bluetooth 5.2 support. It even arrives with various touch controls that even supports inputs like double tapping to click a picture, apart from the usual music controls. So, it appears that the DYNAUDIO tuning is the only feature missing on this variant.

Enco M32

The other audio based product is the Enco M32. This earphones adopts a wireless neck band design and is also equipped with 10mm dynamic audio drivers. The M32 boasts an impressive 28 hours of battery life, with the company claiming that the earphones can run for up to 20 hours on just 10 minutes of charging. Furthermore, it even supports dual smartphone switching as well along with IP55 dust and water resistance, and runs on Bluetooth 5.0.

Watch Free NFC

Apart from the wireless earphones, Oppo had also announced a new smartwatch. Although, rather than being a completely new product, it is the NFC variant of the previously launched Watch Free smartwatch that was released back in September. As the name suggests, the primary addition to this smart wearable is the NFC support while the other features are basically identical. This includes the usual blood oxygen, heart rate, and other health related monitoring systems. The device also has a battery life of 14 days, supports various sports modes, and even a number of watch faces for its 1.64 inch 2.5D AMOLED display with a 280 x 456 pixels screen resolution, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 326 PPI pixel density.

Pricing and Availability

Despite having similar features to the Enco Free2, the Enco Free2i has been launched for a cheaper price tag of 499 Yuan (roughly 78 US Dollars) but is currently available for an introductory price of 399 Yuan (roughly 62 US Dollars). On the other hand, the Enco M32 has been launched for 199 Yuan (roughly 31 US Dollars), and the Watch Free NFC will be available for 599 Yuan (roughly 94 US Dollars). These products are currently listed in Oppo Mall, which is the company’s official Chinese website.

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Black Friday Deal: Get TicWatch Pro 3 for just $209 and TicWatch Pro 3 LTE at its lowest price at AliExpress

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Daily Deals

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Nov 25, 2021

If you are planning to buy a smartwatch this holiday season, then don’t miss out on this amazing discount on TicWatch Pro 3. The watch which generally retails for $299 is now available at a massively discounted price of $209.30 only under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at AliExpress. This deal ends on 29 November, 11:59 PM PT.

WHERE TO BUY

TicWatch Pro 3 at $209.30 @AliExpress

TicWatch Pro 3

Key Features:

1.4” High-Res Retina AMOLED Display
Dual-layer display
Backlit TN Screen
Google Wear OS
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100
Battery:
72 hrs onSMart mode and 45 days on enhanced essential mode
Tic Motion Tech: For health and fitness tracking
10Plus sports mode
Built-in speaker and microphone
Built – in GPS : GPS + GLONASS + Beidou + Galileo + QZSS
IP68 suitable for swimming

At a massively discounted price of $209.30, this is a great value for money deal. Please note that this price is applicable to orders made from Poland, Germany, Spain, Russia, and France warehouses only. This deal ends on 29 November. So be sure to grab this deal before it expires.

Ticwatch Pro 3 LTE

Please note that Ticwatch Pro 3 LTE version is available at its lowest price ever on AliExpress.The LTE version which retails for $359 is now available for $251.99 only. This variant comes with an additional independent call and text feature enabled by the LTE connectivity. So if you are looking for a smartwatch that can double up as your phone then don’t think twice before you grab this deal.

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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Oclean Black Friday Deals: Grab upto 50% discount on electric toothbrushes and accessories

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 25, 2021

A major electronic accessories maker, Oclean has jumped into the Black Friday deals extravaganza with the announcement of massive discounts on its products. Celebrating the warmth of Black Friday, the company is offering up to a 50% discount on its popular toothbrush sets including Oclean Z1, Oclean X, and Oclean W1. However, there’s an additional Super Flash Deal, where the users can grab the products at an 80% discount.

Must See: Oclean X Pro Review: probably the world’s smartest toothbrush

Oclean is offering free goodies with every order ranging from free Oclean dental floss to Brush head refills. Here are some great discounts on Oclean products:

Oclean W10 Water Flosser

A useful electric gadget with up to 30-days battery life. The Oclean Water Flosser offers a 200ml detachable reservoir having 1400pulses per minute frequency for intensive cleansing. There are 5 different flossing modes and bundles of 4 high-performance nozzles. It is quite effective for cleaning interdental spaces.

It is on sale with a 25% discount over the actual retail price.

Oclean W1

It is a portable dental flosser to clean your teeth by rinsing them with water. The flosser offers 9 levels of optional strength. To increase effectivity, the product offers innovative and aerodynamic technology, and the portable and hands-free operation further flaunts its compact and sleek design. It is available at a 30% discount on the eve of Black Friday.

Oclean X Pro ToothBrush

A powerful electric toothbrush having a 42,000VPM motor and a colorful display is available with a discount of 35%. The smart toothbrush offers three different cleaning modes with 32 intensity levels. It harnesses AI functions for effective tooth cleaning. You can grab it for the price of $59.99.

Oclean Z1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

Oclean Z1 Sonic offers 40000 RPM efficient cleaning with over 30 Days of battery life performance. Oclean offers 3 cleaning modes with 32 intensity levels. It usually retails for the price of $69.99 with four brush heads, but it is heavily discounted for Black Friday. You can get it for $35.99 with four brush heads.

Oclean One Smart Electric Brush

It is quite an effective and efficient electric brush offering up to 60 days of battery life. Its powerful 42000VPM deep cleaning motor enhances the overall process. It houses an inbuilt speaker while having options for preset and customizable plans.

In the Super Flash Deal, the first 5 buyers of Oclean F1, Z1, and X till November 29 will get up to 80% discount. Particularly, you can get Oclean F1 for $9.99, Oclean Z1 for $19.99, and Oclean X for $29.99.

There’s a 20-30% discount on accessories bought from the Oclean website. If you order in bulk, then you will get a free Oclean Tote bag, Oclean S1 Toothbrush, and Oclean One Electric toothbrush on shopping of $99, $169, and $249, respectively.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 finally bags Android 11 update

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Nov 25, 2021

ASUS launched the ROG Phone 2 in H2 2019. The second-generation gaming smartphone from the Taiwanese PC maker debuted with Android 9.0 Pie. It was updated to Android 10 a year later. And now, it has started receiving its second and last major software update in the form of Android 11.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Featured A — ASUS ROG Phone 2

OEMs have begun to roll out Android 12 for their eligible devices. However, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 is receiving the last year’s Android 11 only now.

According to an official announcement post on ASUS ZenTalk Community (via XDA Developers), the latest system update for the ROG Phone 2 arrives with build number 18.0210.2111.160.

The update currently appears to be limited to the brand’s home country of Taiwan. Anyway, it should be available in other regions in the coming days.

Going by the update changelog, the fresh software build brings new ROG UI features, in addition to standard Android 11 features. It was released on November 23 and is expected to reach all units in a week.

In order to check whether your unit has received the latest system update, then head over to Settings > About > System Update.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Android 11 Update Official Changelog

Upgrade system to Android 11
Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased
Import the new ROG UI interface design
Update Armoury Crate, game wizard, smart housekeeper, contact, phone, file management, computer, clock, picture library, weather, recording program, settings, one-key switch, local backup, boot wizard, system update and other applications
Support one-time permissions, improved file access permission control, automatic reset permissions and other privacy functions
Support to maintain Bluetooth connection when flying mode is turned on
Adjusted to the Android 11 notification bar style, support for displaying notifications of ongoing conversations
The classic style of the power button menu supports Android 11 device control and Google Pay
Update the automatic switching system color matching, return to the advanced options of gestures, SIM card and other setting functions. Replaced with the latest one-handed design
Notification settings Added notification records and dialog settings
The power control function of the smart housekeeper is integrated into the battery setting
Adjust the quick setting panel interface. Support media control function. Add nearby sharing option
On the recent apps page, long press the app icon above the task card to add options such as lock apps, screenshots, and sharing
Computer adjusted design to the latest native style
Added the option to display blocked calls in the call log settings of the phone
Fine-tune the size of the status bar icon to maintain display consistency
Clock add date setting alarm, group alarm function
Picture library supports new editing page
Update the conversion data of one-key switch by default check logic
Adjust the related pages of the boot wizard
System update setting adjustment and update logic

Redmi Note 8 finally gets Android 11 in India, but daily beta builds have been done away with

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 25, 2021

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is one of those super popular devices that sold in the millions. It was launched back in August 2019 running Android Pie layered with MIUI 10 atop. It has since been updated to Android 10 and has been awaiting Android 11. To recall, the phone first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China.

However, no Android 11 rolled out in regions like India and Redmi Note 8 users therein have been waiting on the same for over 9 months now. That has changed now though with the release of build 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM that carries a size of 2.2GB. The update has only rolled out to those part of the Mi Pilot Testers program currently, meaning regular users may still have to wait for a few more days.

In terms of features, there’s barely anything new considering that the ROM is still based on MIUI 12. Yes, you heard that right – MIUI 13 is set to be launched by the end of this year but the Redmi Note 8 is yet to get a taste of MIUI 12.5. The device is still eligible for MIUI 13 though, so perhaps, Xiaomi plans to upgrade the device directly to the same.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav claims that the Android 11 update for the device is laggy, but it does add stuff like the October security patch, support for RAM extension, navigation pill, and horizontal recents arrangement.

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But now that Android 11 is finally here, it’s time for some bad news. Xiaomi typically updates its budget devices with at least three MIUI versions and two Android versions, so the Redmi Note 8 is nearing its end of life. Daily Chinese beta builds have already stopped for it along with the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, Mi 9 Lite (Mi CC9), Mi 9 Pro 5G, Redmi K20 (Mi 9T), Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro), and Redmi Note 8 Pro (via Xiaomiui). This means that MIUI 13 will be the last major update for these devices.

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Xiaomi was overtaken by Apple in Q3 2021 due to strong iPhone 13 demand: Exec

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Nov 25, 2021

Recently, Xiaomi had officially shared its quarterly performance report for the third quarter of this year. In this report, the company revealed its revenue and global smartphone shipments, although, it seems that the brand was overtaken by Apple in Q3 2021.

According to a Canalys report, Xiaomi had a market share of 13.5 percent in the global smartphone market, with its shipments hitting 43.9 million units. This meant that the company held the third spot, which was down from 16.7 percent market share in the previous quarter. On the other hand, Apple had secured the second spot, overtaking the Chinese tech giant, with around a 15 percent market share in the third quarter.

As per Xiaomi’s President, Wang Xiang, the company’s third quarter performance had saw a slight decline. However, the reason that Apple overtook it was due to the robust demand for the iPhone 13 series. Apart from just the 2021 iPhone lineup, the senior official stated that the shortage of chips in this quarter also affected the shipments of the company’s smartphones. The executive believes that the shortage might have impacted shipments worth significant 10 to 20 million handset units.

Despite the overall decline, Wang Xiang added that the brand’s premium grade smartphone market share saw a rise. In the first three quarters of 2021, the company shipped a total of 18 million high end phones, which accounts for 12.8 percent of its total shipments. This is up from 8 percent during the same period from last year. The President further added that Xiaomi will continue to follow its high end segment strategy while also putting efforts in other segments as well.

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Redmi GM teases a Dimensity 7000 smartphone

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Nov 25, 2021

MediaTek is expected to announce a lower variant of its newly unveiled Dimensity 9000 SoC. This upcoming chipset is said to go official as Dimensity 7000. Ahead of that, the General Manager of the Redmi brand teases this silicon.

Redmi Note 10 Pro CN VER Review 11 — Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G

A couple of days back, Redmi GM Lu Weibing teased the yet-to-be-announced Dimensity 7000 chip on Weibo by questioning what kind of processor it is. This clearly suggests that there will be Redmi smartphones powered by this SoC as the executive is known for vague teasers.

Although the Xiaomi group exec doesn’t hint at the device, we can speculate it to be the recently spotted Xiaomi Rubens (L11A), which is expected to house the unreleased MediaTek silicon. Currently, there’s only a Chinese variant of this phone with model number 22041211AC.

As of now, we only know that the handset will feature a triple camera array on the rear. This setup will include a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor.

As far as the marketing name is concerned, it is rumored to go official as Redmi K50 Gaming Standard Edition. While the Xiaomi Matisse (L10) with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is said to release as Redmi K50 Gaming Pro.

We look forward to learning more about Xiaomi Rubens before its launch via certifications, leaks, and teasers in the coming days.

Xiaomi might launch an Apple Self Service Repair-like program in India

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Nov 25, 2021

With the European Union strongly pushing the right to repair movement, Apple had recently announced its Self Service Repair program in the US. Now, it seems that other brands might be following suit with a similar service as Xiaomi could be launching a new repair program for the Indian market.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.
For us, it's always been about 𝗬𝗼𝘂
It's been about 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 experience with us.
We've always strived to put 𝗬𝗼𝘂 first.
And now, we're taking things a notch higher, just for 𝗬𝗼𝘂.
𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

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— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) November 23, 2021

For those unaware, Apple had launched a new program that will allow users to repair some of their products by themselves, using tools and parts officially provided by the Cupertino based brand. And earlier this week, Xiaomi India had also announced a service program through their official Twitter handle. In the social media post, the Chinese tech giant simply shared “Services Simplified,” with a caption stating that “We Care. For us, it’s always been about You It’s been about Your experience with us. We’ve always strived to put You first. And now, we’re taking things a notch higher, just for You. We Care.”

While this information reveals practically nothing about the service itself, the company might be planning on offering a simplified program that might make repairs and related services simpler. Furthermore, this could even include the “self service” aspect similar to Apple’s recent program. Keep in mind that this is just an educated guess based on the timing of both announcements so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Back in August, we had also reported on the brand filing for a Xiaomi Mi Care repair service trademark. Previously, this particular program had only been available in its home market of China. Thus, the trademark implied that the service could be launching in overseas market as well. India is a key region for the Chinese brand, so it won’t be a surprise if the program in question makes its appearance in the country. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition unveiled: world’s first phone with 18GB RAM + 1TB storage

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 25, 2021

ZTE today lifted the curtains on the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition phone through a launch event that also unveiled various other products such as the ZTE Voyage 20 Pro, multiple routers, and the ZTE LiveBuds Pro earbuds. But the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition obviously continues to be the star of the show because of the massive amount of RAM it packs – 18 gigabytes!

Not only that, but the phone also offers a mammoth 1TB of storage, making it the industry’s first to come with an 18GB RAM + 1TB storage config. The phone carries a space theme all around – from its black-ish coloring to the planet-themed packaging. ZTE says that it’s designed to be a tribute to the spirit of space exploration and Chinese space heroes.

The box packs multiple other surprises too. The protective film within shows a space station orbiting the earth in a minimalist style. There’s even a custom case that appears to be made of carbon fiber. Last but not least, you also get ZTE LiveBuds Pro Bluetooth earbuds inside that normally cost 349 Yuan or around $55.

Apart from all of the aforementioned specials, the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition is identical to its vanilla version. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor and has an FHD+ 6.67-inch AMOLED curved screen with support for HDR 10+ and 144Hz refresh rate. But perhaps the most impressive bit is its rear camera module that packs triple 64MP cameras – another industry first. It doesn’t just end there though as there’s also a fourth 8MP periscope telephoto sensor. Upfront, you get a 16MP sensor for selfies. The phone’s battery is sized at 4600mAh with support for 66W fast charging.

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The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition is priced at 6,998 Yuan (~$1,095), but it’s unlikely that it will be making it to the global market. You can still grab the regular ZTE Axon 30 Ultra (8+128) for $749 though and there’s even an additional $200 discount deal as part of Black Friday.

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ZTE launches the Voyage 20 Pro in China, with 5,100mAh battery, 66W fast charging & Dimensity 720

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Nov 25, 2021

ZTE has just launched the Voyage 20 Pro 5G smartphone. The company had teased the device just yesterday, and has now officially announced the smartphone in its home market of China.

The Chinese smartphone maker had just launched the Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition earlier today (25th November 2021) and alongside the high end device, it even launched the Voyage 20 Pro 5G as well. It sports a 6.67 inch AMOLED display that has a high 93.8 percent screen to body ratio, 20:9 aspect ratio and offers 90Hz high refresh rate with 360Hz touch sampling rate as well. The display supports 1.07 billion colors and 10 bit colors on its FHD+ panel. This display even offers HDR10 video playback support along with DCI P3 color gamut.

The Voyage 20 Pro is equipped with the Super Antenna 3.0, which the company claims to offer a more stable phone reception along with faster download speeds, which is made possible through the 4G+5G+WiFi three channel network acceleration when the “speed mode” is turned on. Under the hood, a large 5,100mAh battery pack powers the device, which also supports 66W fast charging as well. On the rear, the ZTE Voyage 20 Pro features a 64 megapixel primary camera, paired with a 120 degree ultra wide angle lens, and a macro sensor as well.

Meanwhile, the front houses a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device houses a MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor and arrives in a single storage variant, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Furthermore, its color options include a dark green gradient color and dual toned blue and pinkish gradient option. It will be available for purchase in China with a price tag of 2,198 Yuan (roughly 345 US Dollars).

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OPPO Reno7 SE leaks extensively (again) a few hours before launch

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Nov 25, 2021

OPPO will be holding a launch conference in China a few hours from now. The company will be unveiling the OPPO Reno7 series. The lineup will include four models. One of these models dubbed OPPO Reno7 SE now leaks in its entirety ahead of its official announcement.

OPPO Reno 7 SE Renders Leak A — OPPO Reno7 SE | Source: MySmartPrice

The OPPO Reno7 SE has already leaked extensively a few days back. The latest leak comes from the industry sources of MySmartPrice. The fresh leak showcases the device in three colors in a single picture. It also reiterates the already known spec sheet.

From the image, we can see that the OPPO Reno7 SE will be available in three color options, such as black, peach, and blue. All the hue versions will have a gradient finish.

As far as specifications are concerned, the smartphone will flaunt a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display. This Samsung Display supplied panel will have a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, a 1200000:1 contrast ratio, a punch hole at the top left corner, a fingerprint sensor underneath it, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM (+5GB virtual RAM) and 128GB/256GB storage. The handset will house a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX581 primary sensor, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, it will sport a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

Other features of the phone include a VC + graphene sheet cooling system, IPX4 rating, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, 4,390mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Last but not least, the OPPO Reno7 SE is expected to retail at ¥2,699 for the 8GB + 128GB memory configuration in China.

Google to use your Chromebook’s camera to help prevent shoulder surfing

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Nov 25, 2021

Google has been working on an interesting and anticipated feature for its Chromebook for a while now. The feature in question is aimed to boost the privacy in Chromebooks and to ensure users have a shoulder surfing free experience.

According to an AndroidPolice report, it is called the Human Presence Sensor (HPS) and it aims to offer users alert to notify them that someone could be taking a peek at their notebook. This feature has been listed in the Chromium Gerrit for a while now, so the company has been working on this feature some time. Back in September, the HPS could work with the face unlock feature to help bolster the Chromebook’s security.

And now, it seems that the feature will also arrive with snooping alerts as well. Once the HPS is activated on Chromebooks, the system will notify users when someone is looking over their shoulder, which is also known as shoulder surfing. The search engine giant seeks to use the built in webcam on your notebooks to track the number of people in the frame and react according to the settings that the user has set.

Once a person looks over your shoulder, the Chrome OS offers a few options. First, users can simply be alerted to their surroundings by having a small eye icon appear in the status area of the display. This feature can even turn off notifications or automatically dim the display to prevent the person from peeking into the contents on the screen. In other words, it could be especially useful if they are working with sensitive information at a public space. Unfortunately, the feature is still a while away, and are expected to launch sometime next year.

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