MIUI 13 development is currently under full swing and a number of recent high-end models have already received internal builds in the stable beta channel. While other OEMs like Samsung, OPPO, and OnePlus have already unveiled their software skins for Android 12, Xiaomi has been rather late to the party, with still no sign of any major upgrade almost two months after Android 12 hit stable. But that will apparently be changing soon.
Xiaomiui has reported that the next iteration of Xiaomi’s heavily customized Android skin – MIUI 13 – might be announced on December 16 in China, or in just 20 days from now. The event is reportedly going to be quite a major one and is also expected to announce the next flagship Xiaomi 12 phone. But of course, a 4-hour long event is still a bit too long for just two products, and we may therefore see multiple other launches.
Present state of MIUI 13 (Image: Xiaomiui)
Coming to MIUI 13 itself, the Android skin has been touted to be a major upgrade over MIUI 12.5, bringing along a range of improvements and UI changes. At least 9 devices are currently known to have already received internal test builds, namely the entirety of the Mi 11 series, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 10S, MIX 4, and the Redmi K40/K40 Pro/K40 Pro+. These devices will likely be receiving Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable but several others will even receive Android 11-based MIUI 13.
MIUI 13 re-designed File Manager app
As for features, there’s barely anything known at the moment – Xiaomi has been rather tight-lipped about it all. Still, we have had a few hints in the recent past including re-designed File Manager and Themes apps. MIUI 13 is also expected to bring along new wallpapers and icons.
Nokia has four new phones waiting in line to go official. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared leaked renders and model numbers of the upcoming Nokia phones. Unfortunately, there is no information available on their final monikers and specifications. Two of these devices can be seen sporting a new rear camera design.
Nokia N152DL
Nokia N152DL
The Nokia N152DL phone appears to be an entry-level phone since it features thick bezels on the front and a single camera on the back. This device may run on the Android Go version of Android 12 or 11. It is equipped with an LED flash for the selfie camera. It seems to feature a Google Assistant key, a removable back cover, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It may end up as a C-series device.
Nokia N151DL
Nokia N151DL
The Nokia N151DL has a waterdrop notch display with a fairly thick bottom bezel. It has a round-shaped camera module on the back. It appears to be an entry-level phone since it lacks a fingerprint scanner. For audiophiles, it has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Nokia N150DL
Nokia N150DL
The Nokia N150DL’s display has a smaller waterdrop notch. Most of the current Nokia phones feature a circular camera module, but the N150DL has its triple camera system placed at the top-left corner. This handset does not seem to feature a Google Assistant button. It comes with connectivity options such as a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Nokia N1530DL
Nokia N1530DL
The Nokia N1530DL also features a teardrop notch screen. Probably, it is equipped with a glass back. Its power button could be integrated with a fingerprint scanner. It also seems to feature a Google Assistant button, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Xiaomi hasn’t launched true wireless earbuds under its Mi brand in the Indian market this year, instead, the China-based company has been focusing on the Redmi branded TWS earphones in the country.
Now, a new report claims that the company could soon launch Xiaomi TWS 3 Pro in the Indian market. However, the exact launch date is not yet known but they are expected to go official in December or January.
The Xiaomi TWS 3 Pro earphones were first launched in China in the month of September, along with the company’s Xiaomi CIVI smartphone and Xiaomi Watch Color 2 smartwatch.
The earphones were launched as the world’s first TWS earbuds to feature LHDC 4.0 codec claimed to boost audio quality to “HiFi-level”. Xiaomi has also opted for Adaptive ANC for the first time. There is a 3-stage noise reduction, an ambient mode, and a human voice-enhancing mode involved in the entire Adaptive ANC process.
Xiaomi has claimed that the TWS 3 Pro can clip off noises up to 40dB. There’s also support for spatial (or 360-degree) audio and comes with Type-C charging. The company claims it to last up to 6 hours alone with ANC off.
In China, the TWS earphones come in three color options — Black, White, and Deep Forest Green. They are priced at 699 yuan which roughly converts to $109 and we expect them to be priced under ₹10,00 in India.
Tesla, one of the most popular electric car manufacturers globally, has now started delivering the first batch of Model Y High-Performance models in China. This was confirmed by the company itself on its official Weibo account.
The China-made Model Y started delivering in the country from January but out of the two models — Long Ranger and High-Performance, it appears that only the Long Range model was being delivered so far.
The Tesla Model Y High-Performance model has a starting price of 389,900 yuan and has a battery life of 566 kilometers under the NEDC standard. When compared, the price is 111,900 yuan more than the entry-level Model Y.
Thanks to the dual-motor all-wheel drive, the car only takes 3.7 seconds to accelerate from zero kilometers to 100 kilometers and has a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour.
Additionally, the Tesla Model Y High-Performance model with 10 milliseconds four-wheel-drive response speed is equipped with a racing kit, including 21-inch cyclone turbine wheels and carbon fiber spoilers, advanced braking devices, exclusive aluminum alloy pedals, and lower suspension.
Recently, Tesla’s Giga Shanghai reached a production capacity of 1,000 Model Y vehicles per day. The Model Y production rate at Giga Shanghai is higher than that of the Model 3, which is produced at 800 vehicles per day.
Tesla has already sold out of the entry-level Model Y available capacity in China earlier this month, and the company has revealed that new orders won’t be delivered until early 2022.
In the past couple of years, the demand for tablets have compounded, influenced by our shift towards virtual educations and office life. Having a large screen to study, work, or even for portable entertainment is extremely convenient, and we are seeing more and more smartphone and PC brands release tablets to cater to the different segments of the market.
Samsung, Lenovo, Apple are some of the best tablet brands in the market right now. You can also pick up tablets from Xiaomi and Realme, but unlike during 11/11 sale, they are not really at great discounts right now.
That said, let’s look at the best 2021 Black Friday tablet deals in the market right now. This includes deals from both AliExpress and Amazon US.
TABLET
MSP
Sale Price
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro 11.5 – SD730 model (Xiaoxin Pad Pro)
Lenovo’s tablet portfolio has expanded over the past couple of years. Its Xiaoxin Pad Pro lineup, also known as the Lenovo Tab P11/P12 series internationally, is one of the best Android tablet lineups in the market right now.
The older Xiaoxin Pad Pro 11.5 was our favorite, but there’s an even better OLED 12.6-inch model in the market right now, which offers even better visuals and experience to its users.
Note that the best Xiaoxin Pad Lenovo deals are on AliExpress right now. Amazon doesn’t really have such good deals on Lenovo tabs, so it is better to get them from the AliExpress store.
Here are some of the best Lenovo Tablet Deals for Black Friday 2021.
Samsung is known for its premium tablet portfolio. And the South Korean giant is offering pretty good discounts on its entire Galaxy tablet lineup on Amazon US. The Tab S7 FE specifically gets a huge $70 OFF as a part of this year’s Black Friday sale.
Apple’s new tablets like the iPad Pro 12.6 haven’t got any significant discounts yet. But there’s still a day left for Black Friday so we can expect more deals by then. Also, the Apple tablets are expected to get better discounts on Cyber Monday, so we’ll have to wait and see if that happens.
Amazon Fire Tablet Black Friday Deals 2021
If you are looking for cheap tablets, the Amazon Fire tablet lineup is a pretty good option. Both 2020 and 2021 Fire Tablets are nearly at 50% off at this year’s Black Friday Sale! So check out the deals below.
The Moto Edge X is launching in China next month. It is likely that this phone by Motorola may debut as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Not only this, but the company is also likely to become the first brand to launch a 200-megapixel camera phone.
According to reliable tipsters such as Ice Universe and Digital Chat Station, Motorola is working on a smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera. At present, there is no word on the moniker of the device.
Ice Universe said Xiaomi will be launching a 200-megapixel camera smartphone in the second of 2022 and Samsung will launch a 200-megapixel camera phone in 2023. This indicates that Motorola’s 200-megapixel camera phone may break cover in the first half of 2022.
Moto Edge X TENAA images
The upcoming Moto Edge X will also offer a stellar photography experience. It will be the world’s first smartphone to feature a 60-megapixel OmniVision OV60A 0.61μm camera sensor for capturing selfies. It will also be the first phone to feature a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50A 1/1.55-inch camera sensor. This camera will be available on the rear shell of the device. The Moto Edge X is expected to launch as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in global markets.
The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that its rear shell will have a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging. It offers other features such as Android 11 and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi started as a software company with MIUI as its sole product. Lately, the firm’s Android skin is being criticized worldwide for a wide variety of issues. Hence, the tech giant has been trying to resolve the matter by delaying the MIUI 13 release. We have been learning more about the upcoming features of the next version of MIUI in the last few days. According to the latest information, Xiaomi’s Android devices may lose an iconic uniqueness.
Xiaomi MIUI Fastboot Screen With Mi Bunny (Mitu)
Ever since Xiaomi started selling smartphones, it has been popular among the modding community. In fact, its devices are most favored by developers. That’s because Xiaomi is known for allowing bootloader unlock and releasing proper kernel sources, unlike most Chinese OEMs. Secondly, the company’s devices offer a better price to performance ratio and are also affordable when compared to products from other brands.
If you are one of those custom ROM users of Xiaomi, you should be familiar with the fastboot screen on your devices. For years, this screen has had a picture of a rabbit fixing an Android with a blue-colored ‘FASTBOOT’ text below it. No other OEM has this sort of uniqueness. Unfortunately, the company has removed it in the latest MIUI Weekly Beta release.
According to a report by ITHome, Xiaomi has now replaced the image with a simple yellow-colored ‘FASTBOOT’ text for the fastboot screen in MIUI Beta 21.11.16 release. It is a known fact that the new changes in MIUI are first introduced in the weekly beta channel. However, not all of them make their way to the stable channel. If Xiaomi really intends to change the fastboot screen, it will be most likely be introduced with MIUI 13 update.
Xiaomi MIUI Fastboot Screen With A Simple Look
Xiaomi has been shedding its past as time moves on. The rabbit in the fastboot screen is none other than the company’s official mascot. It is known as Mitu in China, while internationally it’s called Mi Bunny.
In the past few years, Xiaomi has removed Mi Bunny (Mitu) from almost everywhere in international markets. It can be currently only seen in error pages on Mi.com, in addition to the fastboot screen, which is also going away.
This year, POCO announced multiple X3 series phones such as POCO X3, POCO X3 NFC, POCO X3 Pro, and POCO X3 GT. Fresh information suggests that that the launch date of the POCO X4 and POCO X4 NFC may not be far away.
As can be seen in the screenshot, two Xiaomi phones with model numbers 2201116PI and 2201116PG have appeared in the IMEI database. The listings have no information on their specs, but they do confirm that these devices will be heading to the market as POCO devices.
The Redmi Note 11 5G, which was announced in China back in October, was made official in global markets with the POCO M4 Pro 5G moniker. The models that have appeared in the IMEI database suggests that the 2201116PI and 2201116PG Xiaomi phones could be a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.
The 2201116PI model may launch as the POCO X4 and it could be heading to India soon. The 2201116PG could be arriving as the POCO X4 NFC in the global markets.
POCO X4 specifications (Expected)
Redmi Note 11 Pro
The POCO X4 is expected to arrive with specs such as a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 920 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel telemacro lens. It is likely that the POCO X4 will be a different rear design as compared to the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.
BYD, which is one of the world’s leading e-bus manufacturers, has announced that it has received yet another large electric bus order from Finland. Nobina, the local transport operator of Finland has ordered 70 more e-buses.
Out of the 70 new electric buses, 42 of them are 13 meters long while 28 of them are 15 meters long. The company has said that these new buses are to be delivered in the summer of 2022 and will mainly operate on city routes in the greater Helsinki area.
The 13-meter models are relatively close to the 12-meter buses that are common in Europe. The 15-meter buses with double axles at the rear are mainly used in Scandinavia for intercity transport.
Both these variants ordered by Nobina are equipped with LFP batteries from BYD. In the 13-meter bus, one charge can cover a distance of around 400 kilometers while the 15-meter bus is rated to cover 450 kilometers on a single charge.
Commenting on this, Petri Auno, CEO of Nobina Finland, said: “We continue to select BYD eBuses based on their excellent track record for reliability, operational efficiency, performance, safety and of course, for the comfort they provide to our passengers. BYD eBuses now account for 25% of our Nobina Finland fleet and we look forward to enhancing this in the future.”
As noted, this is another order from Finland for BYD as the country had previously ordered 76 electric buses for use in Helsinki and Turku, which were delivered by the company earlier this year in August. With this new order, the total number of electric buses to be delivered by BYD in Finland stands at 119.
Some brands are expected to announce dual flagship phones soon in China. For instance, Motorola is gearing up to launch the Snapdragon 888 Plus powered Edge S30 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 powered Edge X in China. Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi may announce its dual flagship phones on Dec. 12 in the home market.
According to MyDrivers, the tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Xiaomi 12X will be announced along with the Xiaomi 12 on Dec. 12 in the home market. The former is expected to feature the Snapdragon 870 chipset, whereas the latter could be one of the first phones to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform.
Xiaomi Mi 11 5G
Past reports have revealed that the Xiaomi 12X may feature a 6.28-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be equipped with an AMOLED panel, which will be integrated with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
It has a 50-megapixel main camera on the back. However, it is unclear whether it has a triple or quad-camera setup. For selfies, it could be equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging and 33W wireless charging.
Accurate details of the Xiaomi 12 are not available yet. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the specs of the Xiaomi 12 and 12X smartphones.
OPPO, one of the world’s leading smartphone makers, is all set to launch its next-generation Reno7 series smartphones in its home market China today, i.e. 25th November. It is expected to have three devices — Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE.
The next-generation OPPO Reno series smartphones are expected to get launched in the Indian market in January. Now, the latest report indicates that the company could also launch the OPPO Watch Free and new TWS earbuds along with the Reno7 series smartphones in India.
If the report is to be believed, then along with the OPPO Watch Free fitness tracker, which has already been spotted on the BIS portal, the company could launch the Enco Free 2i TWS earbuds which are expected to launch today in China. However, it has not yet been confirmed if it’s Enco Free 2i that will be launched in India early next year or some other TWS earphones from the company.
Coming to the OPPO Watch Free, the device features a 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. The rectangular display is housed in a frame made of polycarbonate and fiber while the underside is covered in a material made of nylon plastic (PA) and fiber.
The fitness tracker can track more than 100 sports modes including cricket, skipping, archery, skiing, volleyball, kayaking, and badminton but only four sports can be automatically tracked — running, walking, rowing (machine), and ellipticals. There is even a built-in trainer for running.
It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and it is compatible with Android devices running Android 6.0 and later as well as devices running iOS 10.0 and later. The device is powered by a 230mAh battery that is claimed to provide up to 14 days of usage. It also supports fast charging as OPPO claims a quick 5-minute charge will provide enough charge to last a day.
As we mentioned the other day, the ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 5G is now finally live in India as scheduled. In order to participate, applicants should be on firmware version A.15 or A.17.
The registrations will remain open until December 1. The company is recruiting 5000 testers for the first batch.
Original Story [November 23]
Last week, OPPO kicked off the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G and OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G. Now, the same initiative is live for the OPPO Reno6 5G as well. However, it is currently limited to China.
OPPO Reno6 5G
According to an official announcement post on OPPO Community China, the brand has opened registrations for OPPO Reno6 5G ColorOS 12 Open Beta program in its home country. The registrations are live starting today (November 23) and will remain open until 3 PM (local time) on November 25.
In order to enroll, participants should be on firmware version A.17 or A.18. If they are, then they need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. To increase their chance of selection, applicants can try participating in this questionnaire.
Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software build via OTA. Whereas, unselected participants can try reapplying during the next batch of recruitment.
As far as other regions are concerned, OPPO has confirmed to start the ColorOS 12 Open Beta program for the OPPO Reno6 5G in India on November 25. We will update this story once the initiative begins in the region.
Unfortunately, there’s no official information regarding the rollout of the stable update. It should be available once the teasers don’t find any major issue.
In October, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Now, it has silently added a new member named the Redmi Note 11 4G to the family. It is a tweaked version of the Redmi 10 (or Redmi 10 Prime) available in other markets.
Redmi Note 11 4G specifications and features
The Redmi Note 11 4G has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1,500:1 aspect ratio. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. Its rear shell has a triple camera unit with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Redmi Note 11 4G
The Helio G88 powers the device with 4 GB / 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It comes with 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. For more storage, it features a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and 9W reverse charging. It ships with a 22.5W fast charger.
The device is loaded with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11. offers features such as dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, IR blaster, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Redmi Note 11 4G
As can be seen, the specs of the Redmi Note 11 4G is also identical to the Redmi 10 (global markets) / Redmi 10 Prime (India). The only major difference is that the Note 11 4G has one less camera on its back. Probably, this device could be heading some other markets as the Redmi 10 2022.
Redmi Note 11 4G pricing and availability
The Redmi Note 11 4G comes in two choices such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at 999 Yuan (~$156) and 1,099 Yuan (~$172), respectively. It comes in three colors like Dreamy Clear Sky, Time Monologue (White), and Mysterious Blackland.
At a launch event earlier this year, in the month of April, Lenovo had announced several YOGA series products, including the Lenovo YOGA Duet 2021 which is a 2-in-1 notebook with changing form factor.
Now, months after announcing the product, Lenovo has now officially started taking pre-orders for the YOGA Duet 2021 and will be available for purchase from 30th November. The device is priced at 6,999 yuan which roughly converts to $1,095.
Being a 2-in-1 device, it supports form-factor switching, giving more convenient access to users and enabling multiple modes on a single device with the aim to meet almost all the requirements from users.
It can be used as a tablet for media consumption when the keyboard is removed and when the keyboard is attached to the device, it transforms into a laptop, handling all the work-related tasks. The device can also be used with a 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus to convert it to a studio mode.
Coming to the specifications, the Lenovo YOGA Duet 2021 features a 13-inch IPS touchscreen display that offers a 2160 x 1350 pixels screen resolution, and a 16:10 aspect ratio with 450nits brightness, 100% sRGB high color gamut, low blue light Rhine certification, DC Dimming, and more.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-113567 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage. There are three USB-C ports, one of which acts as a Thunderbolt port. It also features a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The device, which is running the latest Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box, is powered by a 41Wh 4-cell battery that is claimed to offer a battery life of about 13 hours.
Vivo V23e is officially the first smartphone from the V23 series: Vivo decided to start releasing the new lineup with the most affordable variant. Right after the V23e, the Chinese giant launched its 5G variant with slightly different specifications but similar pricing in the Asian market. Now, a lot of people are wondering what are the differences between Vivo V23e and V23e 5G, especially because they look like the same device at first glance. This is the reason why we published this comparison between their specifications. Given that these are similar phones, we will focus on the main differences between them instead of telling you which one is the best like in the other spec comparisons.
Vivo V23e 4G vs Vivo V23e 5G
Vivo V23e
Vivo V23e 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm, 172 grams
160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm, 172 grams
DISPLAY
6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Helio G96, octa-core 2.05 GHz
Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE
Android 11, Funtouch OS
Android 11, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
50 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
44 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4050 mAh, fast charging 44W
4050 mAh, fast charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
There are no differences between the design of the Vivo V23e 4G and the one of its 5G sibling. These phones are built with polycarbonate and they sport a rectangular camera module, as well as a display with a waterdrop notch and a screen to body ratio close to 84 percent. The volume keys and the power key are both placed on the right side of the phone. These devices do not come with premium materials, but they are very thin and lightweight: they weigh just 172 grams and are 7.4 mm thick, which are great values for a midrange phone.
Display
Even the displays of the Vivo V23e 4G and the Vivo V23e 5G are the same. We are talking about an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.44 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, an in-display fingerprint reader for the authentication, and, as already said above, a waterdrop notch. The display shows vivid colors and deep blacks, but it remains a midrange AMOLED display and it is far from the panels found on flagship phones. But at least it is superior to the usual IPS panels you can find on a lot of midrange phones in the current market. Unfortunately, it does not have a high refresh rate, but you won’t mind so much if you do not come from a device with a high refresh rate and if you are not a gamer.
Hardware/Software
The chipset is definitely one of the most important differences between the Vivo V23e 4G and the Vivo V23e 5G. The former is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G96 mobile platform built at 12 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.05 GHz. Unfortunately, this processor lacks the 5G connectivity and, despite that, its efficiency is not so great. The chip is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD slot. The Vivo V23e 5G is fueled by the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G chipset built at 6 nm which provides a lower energy consumption and 5G connectivity. The chip runs at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz and it even guarantees better CPU and GPU performance if compared to the Helio G96. The software of these phones is the same with Android 11 and Funtouch OS 12 on top.
Camera
Alongside the processor and the connectivity, the only other difference between Vivo V23e 4G and the 5G variant is the camera department. The V23e 4G should be the inferior one, but it is superior if we talk about the cameras. It has a better 64 MP main camera on the rear side against the 50 MP sensor of the 5G variant, as well as a better front camera with a 50 MP resolution, autofocus, HDR, and 4K video recording. It is worth mentioning that these are among the best selfie phones in the midrange segment. The Vivo V23e 5G is less impressive in terms of cameras, but it still comes with a great 44 MP front camera supporting autofocus, HDR, and 4K video recording.
Battery
The batteries of the Vivo V23e 4G and 5G have a capacity of 4050 mAh: they are not so big, but the battery life is more than sufficient for the average user. Further, these batteries charge very quickly thanks to 44W fast charging.
Vivo V23e 4G vs Vivo V23e 5G: Price
The starting price of the Vivo V23e 4G is €330/$370, while the 5G variant starts from €350/$392. Which one should you buy? Go for the 5G version if you care about having 5G and a better processor, while if you prefer better cameras and you still do not need 5G, choose the 4G version.
Indian tech lifestyle brand boAt has in the past few months launched several neckband headsets under the Rockerz series. There is the Rockerz 255 Pro+ wireless earbud launched in January this year with up to 40-hour battery life. There is also the Rockerz 333 neckband wireless headset launched in July this year with a braided cable styling.
The company isn’t relenting as it has launched a new Rockerz wireless earbud in India. The new audio product is dubbed boAt Rockerz 205 Pro. The wireless earbuds keep up with the neckband design of other Rockerz series earbuds. It features several modest audio features including 10mm drivers designed to deliver an immersive audio experience.
The earbuds also come with ENx technology which activates the environmental noise cancellation feature. As such, voice calls can be received without ambient noise disturbance. There is also a 65ms low latency beast mode for gaming. It features support for Bluetooth 5.2 and the user can pair two devices at the same time without any interference in the connection.
Furthermore, the Rockerz 205 Pro features magnetic earbuds that clasp together to avoid dangling as the user walks. It also comes with volume and tracks change controls as well as Single Press Voice Assistant.
The neckband earbud supports IPX5 water-resistant rating meaning water splash and sweat won’t cause any damage to the device. It packs a 200mAh battery that is said to deliver up to 30 hours of playback. It also has a decent fast charging feature that’ll allow the earphones to get juice enough to last for up to 12 hours with just 10 minutes of charging. It takes just 50 minutes to fully charge the earbuds.
The boAt Rockerz 205 Pro is presently available in India via Amazon.in for Rs. 999 (~$13) and it comes in three cool hues – Buoyant Blue, Fiery Red, and Rising Orange colors.
Since DIZO made its debut in the Indian Market on May 25, 2021, it has had a very impressive run in the subcontinent. DIZO is the first brand under Realme TechLife and it has just achieved an important milestone in its five months in India. It has just crossed the 1 million customers threshold in India. This is coming on the heels of the news that over 100,000 units of the DIZO Watch 2 were sold within 40 days of its release in India.
The 1 million customers milestone was announced via a tweet from the official DIZO India handle and the brand is calling for some response from those who had been part of the 1 million customers. The DIZO lineup in India is a fast-expanding portfolio of products. Apart from smartwatches, DIZO in India also has wireless earphones, feature phones, hairdryers, and beard trimmers. The breakdown of the numbers and the specific products driving the DIZO sales were not highlighted, although the company says the earphones, the DIZO Watch 2, and feature phones flew out of the shelves.
So much to celebrate in such little time!
Once again, we’d like to thank the DIZO Squad for your tremendous love and support.
Several factors could be driving the impressive sales numbers of the DIZO products. These include fair pricing and a solid marketing setup, drawing from Realme’s great antecedents in India. DIZO products are available in India via Flipkart and some retail outlets across the country. DIZO has some presence in other countries and hopes to continue to break new ground in its India operations.
Earlier today (25th November 2021), a vulnerability was spotted in the AI and audio processing components in recently launched MediaTek chipsets. This vulnerability would’ve allowed apps to eavesdrop on users.
According to an AndroidPolicereport, Check Point Research had discovered the vulnerability, which allows “local privilege escalation attack” from a third party application. To put things simply, an app loaded with the right code could possibly have gained access to AI and audio related information that it otherwise wouldn’t have had access to. Fortunately, the Taiwanese chipmaker fixed the issue before it was exploited. The company has even fixed every related vulnerabilities as of October 2021.
While the process to exploit this vulnerability was quite complicated, the issue would’ve given any apps to pass specific commands to the audio interface. This would’ve been a major issue considering MediaTek had a notable 43 percent market share in the smartphone process market as of the second quarter of this year. In other words, the company was the number one brand for smartphone chips in terms of shipments. So, the vulnerability could’ve been disastrous for the company. Although, the issue has reportedly been fixed back in October, so it is recommended that MediaTek users update their devices to the latest patches just to be on the safer side.
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BBK subsidiary OPPO announced the Enco Free2 Truly Wireless earbuds in May this year. The company recently hinted that the earbuds will get a successor soon. The Enco Free 2i is expected to be announced on November 25. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese company has relesed several teasers showing the design and features of the upcoming wearable product.
The OPPO Enco Free2 adopted a 599 yuan (~$94) price tag with a noise reduction depth of up to 42dB. This is reputed to be the highest level among true wireless noise reduction headphones. The Enco Free 2i is also teased toc ome with 42dB active noise cancellation level.
Judging from the official teaser posters, the OPPO Enco Free2i will adopt the same design style as its predecessor. However, the earplugs and earphone compartment are designed in blue. In terms of the features, the upcoming wireless earbuds will come with support for “device dual connection”, that is, the headset can be connected to two devices at the same time, and it is convenient to switch between the two devices.
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As such, the device can be connected to a mobile phone to listen to music and if you want to watch a movie on the computer, you only need to pause the music playback on the mobile phone and click the play button on the computer video website. The headset then automatically switches to the computer’s audio output.
In another scenario, if a user connects the headset to a PC and is perhaps watching a movie and then a call is received on a connected smartphone, the ringtone will automatically preempt the headset and pause the computer’s video playback. The user simply needs to double-click the headset to easily answer the call.
We”ll bring you all the details when the Enco Free 2i when it goes official.
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