Jaw-dropping Black Friday deal on Asus Chromebook featuring a detachable keyboard and stylus

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Nov 26, 2021

Earlier today, the much anticipated Black Friday sales kicked off with mind-blowing offers on e-commerce sites like Amazon and Aliexpress. One offer that stole our attention is the productivity-focused Detachable tablet offering by Asus.

With the global pandemic going on, demand for tablets is at an all-time high, be it for office use like attending meetings or taking classes and lectures online. At such a time of need, you can save a whopping $110 on the Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 (Tablet) thanks to the Black Friday deal on Amazon. The stylus and detachable keyboard featuring Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3, which usually retails for $369, is available at a jaw-dropping $259 for the day!

Specs and features

The Chrome-OS-powered Tablet comes with a detachable keyboard, stand cover, and “garaged” USI stylus. The device features a generous 10.5 inches of screen real estate, as well as a respectable resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It weighs a wee 1.12 pounds thanks to its razor-thin aluminum body at 7.9mm.

Under the hood, the device houses a MediaTek 8183 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64 gigs of internal storage space for a smooth experience. The Asus Chromebook CM3 is powered by a Lithium-ion battery able to carry it through 12 hours of continuous usage on a single charge and also features a 45W power brick. Some other features include a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 is available at Amazon for $259 through Amazon’s Black Friday sale. Click this link to check out the product on Amazon.

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Apple fined $11 million in Italy for allegedly using user data commercially without consent

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 26, 2021

Apple and Google were both fined 10 million Euros ($11 million) today by Italy’s Competition Authority for allegedly using user data for commercial purposes without their consent – a violation of Italy’s Consumer Code.

The authority claims that Apple directly exploits the economic value of user data it collects to “increase the sale of its products and/or those of third parties through its commercial platforms (App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books).”

Also claimed was that neither Apple nor Google provide users with proper information about their data being used for commercial purposes. The read of the fine even claims that Apple does not provide a way to opt-out of the use of their data (via MacRumors).

The readout of the fine adds that Apple only tells its users that data would be used to improve their experiences, not that it will be used commercially. This is true in the sense that a prompt is shown when using the App Store saying that Apple may use some of the user data to “enable features, secure our services, or personalize your experience.”

But while the authority has correctly outlined Apple’s lack of acknowledgment for data being used for commercial purposes, it fails to provide proper examples of Apple partaking in such activities.

Apple’s privacy policy states that the company will only use personal data to power its services, comply with local laws, prevent fraud, and for communication objectives. Personal data may only be for other purposes with user consent.

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NIO signs deal with Shell to make 100 battery swap stations in China by 2025

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

Earlier this week, NIO had announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation deal with Shell. With the new partnership, two companies will work together in the field of electric vehicle energy.

According to a PanDaily report, the Chinese EV making startup and Shell will jointly build and operate charging and battery swap stations across the globe. Furthermore, the companies plan to make around 100 battery swap facilities as well in China by the year 2025. Similarly, the cooperation will have both firms operate pilot stations next year in Europe. Through this deal, the charging station from Shell in Europe will also be available to NIO EV customers, as per the press release.

Apart from just collaborating for these new battery swap stations, the carmaker and the world’s largest gasoline retailer will also work together in other fields like battery asset management, fleet management, membership systems, home charging services, advanced battery charging and swap technology development. In China, the companies will even look to build new charging facilities as well.

As of right now, the America based oil giant is placing its focus on new energy power. It plans to have these new energy power also be a part of its leading fuel services. István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility, “Decarbonization is a common global challenge, one which requires extensive and multi-faceted global solutions. This cooperation means that we’ll offer Shell Recharge high-speed charging at NIO locations and make battery swapping available at convenient Shell locations while also offering NIO customers our best home and business charging solutions.”

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Ulefone Holiday Sale brings upto 35% discount and free goodies

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Nov 26, 2021

Ulefone is bringing the best deals to celebrate the festive season. After some exciting deals on the occasion of the Black Friday sale, the Ulfeone is here with Holiday Sale having discounts on more devices. Upgrade your smartphone with the new rugged options available with great discounts and uplift your festive mood.

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Ulefone Annual Holiday Sale brings great deals on smartphones including the Armor series, Armor X series, Note series, and tablets. Below we have listed products that are on sale:

Ulefone Annual Holiday Sale products

Armor 10 5G

The smartphone usually retails for the price of $699, but with the ongoing 25% discount, the user will get it for $529.9.

However, the Ulefone Armor 105G comes with great specifications offering a 6.67-inch HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is powered with powerful MediaTek Diemsnity 800 5G SoC built on a 7nm process to offer the best performance while maintaining optimal efficiency. There’s 8GB RAM and 128GB Internal storage onboard the smartphone for better multitasking. The 5G capable smartphone is available with a free protective case while having a $170 discount on the retail price.

Ulefone Armor 12 5G

Ulefone Armor 12 5G is available at the best price of $399.99 offering decent specifications. The IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G rated smartphone comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a wonderful dual HiFi speaker, a quad rear camera, a 16MP selfie camera, and much more. it is powered with 7nm MedaiTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128 GB Internal storage. This 5G rugged smartphone comes with a free protective case.

Ulefone Power Armor 13

The smartphone is now available for $399, bundled with a free protective case.

Ulefone Power Armor 13 comes with a massive battery of 13200 mAh with 33W fast charging. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB Internal Storage. It is a great device for users who often travel to far-off places, or go on adventurous trips or work in industries. A $100 discount is directly applicable on the smartphone if you order it within the Annual HolidaySale.

Apart from the flagship rugged smartphones, Ulefone also offers great discounts on the Ulefone Armor 11T, Armor 10 5G, Armor 8 Pro, Armor 11 5G, etc. In the budget segment, the users can also choose from the Armor X series with discounts ranging from $99.99 to $159.99.

There are plenty of non-rugged smartphones present in the Note series for the users who just want an affordable smartphones. Ulefone Tab A7 is also on sale for the price of $199.99. It offers a 10.1-inch Full HD display, a 7680 mAh battery, and dual 4G VoLTE connectivity support.

Interested users can know more about the festive discounts by heading over to the Festival Sale page. These are time-limited discounts and the buyers are advised to grab them as soon as possible.

Related: Ulefone Armor X9 finally surfaces on Amazon with an extra $20 discount

Black Friday Deal: Teclast is giving up to $80 Discount on various products

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Nov 26, 2021

Teclast is a Chinese technology brand that makes tablets, tablet-pc, smart bands, power banks, USB flash, etc. The company focuses on manufacturing high-quality digital products at affordable prices.

Teclast is giving some great deals and offers on their digital products under the Black Friday 2021 Sale. Here’s a list of some of their interesting offers available at Amazon US. Please note that the prices may keep on fluctuating depending upon the availability of the offered stock.

Teclast F15S Laptop

Retail Price: $349.99 Discounted Price: $269.99

$80 Coupon is available on the website.

Key Features:

15.6” Full HD large display
Aluminum alloy metal body
Thin and solid body structure
Integrated Glass Panel – 2.5D curved edge and narrow bezel
Intel Apollo Lake low power consumption CPU
HD Graphics
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
Full-sized keyboard with a large trackpad
ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Windows 10
38000mWh battery

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Teclast F7 Plus2 Laptop

Retail Price: $359.99 Discounted Price: $279.99

$80 Coupon is available on the website.

Key Features:

14” IPS display
Space grey metal body
Specially designed for business
Intel 8th Gen processor
Intel 9th Gen UDH graphics 600
8GB RAM + 256GB ROM
21mm key spacing narrow bezel keyboard
Large touchpad for easy navigation
Windows 10
ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
38000mWh battery

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Teclast F15 Plus2 Laptop

Retail Price: $379.99 Discounted Price: $359.99

$20 Coupon is available on the website.

Key Features:

15.6” FHD IPS display
Intel N4120 Quad Core CPU
UHD graphics 600
8GB LPDDR4 RAM + 256GB ROM
Full-sized keyboard with a large trackpad
2.4G + 5G Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2
Full-featured Type-C + mini HDMI
USB 3.0 TF expansion
Windows 10
38000mWh

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Teclast M40 Gaming Tablet

Retail Price: $209.99 Discounted Price: $194.99

$15 Coupon is available on the website

Key Features:

10.1” FHD display
2.5D Touch Metal Body
Octa core processor
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
Camera: 5MP + 8MP
OTG Wi-Fi screen cast
Stereo : 6000mAh
Type – C charging

Buy Teclast M40

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

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Nov 26, 2021

This holiday season if you are looking for a vacuum cleaner then check out this Black Friday 2021 Deal on Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner. Dreametech Store is now giving a 25% discount on its D9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Thus the Vacuum and Mop cleaner which generally retails for $319.99 is now available for $239.99 only at Amazon US. This deal starts on 25 November and ends on 28 November.

WHERE TO BUY

Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner at $239.99 (after discount)@Amazon US

Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner

Key Features:

Perfect for families with kids and pets
3000pa suction power
2 -in -1 sweeping and moping function
LIDAR and Slam Smart Navigation – for efficient mapping of the room and deciding on the optimum cleaning route
Intelligent moping system: Changes the water level as per your flooring viz. cement, wood, tile, etc
Virtual No mop zones, no go zones, and no go lines
Obstacle crossing: 0.8” max – perfect to cross your thresholds without assistance
Anti-collision and anti-fall high precision smart sensor
Voice control with Alexa voice assistant
Constant OTA updates through the App
Auto charging and docking system
Battery:5200mAh with 150min run time
570ml dust box + 270ml water tank

Generally retailing for $319.99, you can now buy Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner for a discounted price of $239.99 only under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer which ends on 28 November. So grab your discounted cleaner within the sale period.

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

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Krafton to release Exclusive PUBG New State Music & Web Series in India

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

Krafton has just recently launched PUBG: New State, which has already become a hit worldwide. Now, the company is planning on taking the franchise to other fields of media as well, with a planned Exclusive web series and music being in the works for the Indian market.

The South Korean publisher behind the popular battle royale title has announced earlier today (26th November 2021) that it has partnered with Sony Music India to bring a new “Bad Boy x Bad Girl” from Indian artist Badshah into the game. Furthermore, this collaboration has also kicked off a new dance challenge, with Krafton also announcing a new PUBG New State based Web Series that is titled New State Chronicles, which aims to expand the game’s presence in the region.

Notably, the song from Badshah, which also features playback singer Nikhita Gandhi, will be used in sponsored content like streams and promotional videos. Similarly, Krafton is also bringing in popular Indian rapper Raftaar to introduce an exclusive song for PUBG: New State. This special song is written by Raftaar and will highlight the game’s new features, which would likely serve as the anthem of the game in India.

Talking about the web series, New State Chronicles is a three part serise that will feature celebrities and influencers like Awez Darbar, Kaneez Surka, Kubbra, Mortal, Mr. Faizu, Raftaar, Rannvijay Singha, Rohan, Scout, The Great Khali, and The Sound Blaze. This web series will premiere in India next month, although, the actual release date has yet to be announced. Krafton will also be hosting a dance challenge that will have winners get Google Play Store Gift Cards worth up to 5,000 US Dollars or 3,74,500 INR.

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Caviar launches an iPhone 13 Pro and Elon Musk Bust made from melted Tesla Model 3

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

Caviar has just released some interesting new products. The company has launched a new high end custom Apple iPhone 13 Pro series along with a new bust modeled after the SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. While the two custom items are quite different from one another, they have one notable similarity, a body made from a melted down Tesla car.

Talking about the custom iPhone first, the luxury goods maker from Russia has announced a new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Electro. This model is the latest customized iPhone 13 handset, joining the likes of a Rolex inspired, gold plated, and even a Dinosaur tooth sporting iPhone 13 Pro models from Caviar. The notable aspect of this variant, however, is the fact that its frame is made out of titanium with black PVD coating.

Furthermore, it is contrasted by a white shock resistant composite material and an aluminum panel. This material is made from the body of a Tesla and features engravings of Musk, the Tesla logo and the car as well. The company is only making 99 Tesla Electro models, with the base option starting from 6,760 US Dollars. Alongside this product, Caviar is even launching an Elon Musk bust that features a black marble base with double gold plated plaque that houses the serial number of the bust, since only 27 units will be made.

This bust is also made out of metal parts of a Tesla Model 3 that were remelted (like the hood, doors, and other parts). For those interested, prepare to shell out 3,220 US Dollars for a mini statue of the billionaire. You can even check out the video linked above for more details.

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Vietnam smartphone shipments see massive 28% YoY decline in Q3 2021 due to COVID-19

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 26, 2021

The Vietnam smartphone market saw a massive 28% YoY drop in shipments in Q3 2021, mostly due to COVID-19-induced restrictions in major cities, which triggered labor shortages and closure of shops and malls. And on top of that, the ongoing global semiconductor shortage further resulted in limited volumes.

However, the market did perform well on a monthly level during July, but this saw a decline the very next month itself owing to the highest-ever spike in COVID cases.

Moving on to the brands themselves, Samsung performed extraordinarily well, reaching its highest ever share of 49% in Q3 2021. Most of its demand stemmed from budget offerings like the Galaxy A12, Galaxy A03s, and Galaxy A22 (via Counterpoint Research).

Vietnam Smartphone Shipments — Image: Counterpoint Research

OPPO bagged the second spot with a 19% share, driven mostly by its A series. Xiaomi and vivo took the third and fourth spots with 13% and 8% shares respectively. For Xiaomi, its Redmi series was the driving force for its sales while the Y series did well for vivo.

Out of the total shipments, the online channel made up 13% during the same time period. Xiaomi led online sales with a share of 36% with Samsung closely following at 33%. This channel wasn’t spared by logistical issues either. To boost sales, OEMs partnered with online platforms to offer exclusive deals. Samsung, for example, partnered with Lazada for the fourth edition of LazMall Super Brand Day, where customers could avail savings at Samsung’s official store.

5G smartphones made up 20% of the total shipments in Q3 2021, and the figure is expected to rise further by 2021-end. 5G trials have already commenced in the country with Viettel becoming the first to do so. The carrier achieved a top speed of 4.7 Gbps during the trial. Auctions for the 5G spectrum are to start sometime in Q4 2021.

Regardless, manufacturing in Vietnam has been severely impacted by restrictions and lockdowns, affecting shipments of nearly every OEM. Most of the manufacturing facilities in Ho Chi Minh City during the restrictions were either closed or operating with limited manpower. As a result, some brands have even begun to look into setting up their factories elsewhere.

Still, smartphone shipments are expected to bounce back in Q4 2021 as restrictions are being lifted, workers have started returning to industrial towns, and vaccination rate is gaining momentum.

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Ulefone brings Black Friday Deals via its Official AliExpress Store

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 26, 2021

Ulefone is actively participating in the Black Friday festive sale by offering massive discounts on its smartphones. After prime deals on the occasion of double 11 sales, the company is here with a Black Friday sale with up to 51% discount on the Armor Series and the Note series smartphone. The interested folks can head over to the Ulefone AliExpress official store to save maximum.

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Black Friday always brings spectacular discounts, and even the companies jump into the extravaganza to grab maximum discounts. Similarly, to celebrate the warmth of the festive season, Ulefone is offering a 51% discount on smartphones and other accessories.

Ulefone Black Friday Discount Sales

Ulefone Power Armor carrying a 10000mAh battery with 15W fast charging and powerful processor is retailing for the discount price of $164.99. It is an exceptional deal for users who are looking to grab rugged at a decent price.

Another rugged smartphone – Ulefone Power Armor 13 is now available for the reduced price of $299.99. It houses a huge 13200mAh battery, 6.81-inch FHD+ display while carrying 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. It houses a rangefinder laser having a 40-meter range.

Further, the company is offering Ulefoen Armor 8 Pro for the discount price of 169.99%. Know more about the Black Friday deals and offers by heading to the official Ulefone Store.

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AK-47-maker fires into the EV market with two rugged-looking electric vehicles

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 26, 2021

The name Kalashnikov may not ring a bell to some but there is hardly anyone that doesn’t know the AK-47 assault rifle. The weapon was originally manufactured by Russian Mikhail Kalashnikov but there is a company named Kalashnikov Concept which is into weapons, unmanned vehicle and military robot manufacturing.

The Russian company is now eyeing the emerging electric vehicle industry as it has unveiled two of its patented EV designs. The company actually showcased its first EV prototype in 2018 with a design which is everything but beautiful. These new designs represent some improvements.

The EVs were filed at the Russian patent office recently and one of them is named UV-4 but there is a second, unnamed, never-before-seen three-wheeler. The UV-4 adopts a rugged-looking design with four wheels that are exposed. There is also a bodyshell as well as a military-grade doors. The entire car has a length of 133.8 inches and is 59 inch wide while the height is 70 inches.

With this design, we don’t expect the interior design to be flashy. The EV may come with features such as air conditioning, sound system and an adjustable suspension.

The UV-4 will get its power from a 67 hp single electric motor. The car has a top speed of 50 mph and has a maximum range of 93 miles.

The unnamed three-wheeler has an even smaller form factor. The front has the same design as the UV-4 but there are no doors.

In terms of the availability and pricing, Kalashnikov is yet to disclose when the EVs will be available or their prices.

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Xiaomi & Huawei accelerate EV plans by investing in NIO’s battery supplier

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

Xiaomi and Huawei are apparently looking to accelerate their electric vehicles plans. Both brands have invested a sizeable sum in an EV battery supplier, which also supplies Chinese EV startup NIO.

According to a 36kr report, the two Chinese tech giants have invested in Beijing Weilan New Energy ltd, a China based battery supplier. The report adds that the company has received investment from both brands for its project worth 5 billion Yuan (roughly 782 million US Dollars). Notably, this investment in question is worth 500 million Yuan (roughly 78.2 million US Dollar). For those unaware, Weilan is a high tech firm that focuses on developing next generation of all solid state batteries.

Weilan New Energy was established back in 2016 and has three production bases in China. Its batteries have already powered electric vehicles, including the likes of the NIO ET7, which boasts a maximum range of an impressive 1,000 kilometers. With Huawei and Xiaomi investing in the company, it appears that they plan to accelerate their plans for their respective EV projects.

Previously, we had reported on Xiaomi registering its second car unit while a separate financial report had revealed that it has over 500 research and development members working on its automobile units. On the other hand, Huawei has launched products for other car brands, while its joint venture AVATR had unveiled its first model, the E11 earlier this month. Both brands have even made strategic acquisitions to further boost their EV plans in the past as well, so this report doesn’t arrive as a surprise.

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Infinix Note 11S India launch teased officially

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 26, 2021

Infinix debuted the Infinix Note 11 and the Infinix Note 11 Pro initially in October. At the beginning of November, Infinix officially confirmed to bring these smartphones alongside the Infinix INBook X1 laptop to India in December. Now, one of the company executives teases the launch of Infinix Note 11S as well.

Infinix Note 11S Featured A — Infinix Note 11S

The CEO of Infinix India took to Twitter to tease the launch of Infinix Note 11S in the country. He has tweeted an image containing the retail boxes of Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S.

Although Infinix Note 11 Pro and Infinix Note 11 Free Fire Limited Edition have been confirmed to release in India, the picture doesn’t include their retail boxes.

The Infinix Note 11S is the second-latest model in the Infinix Note 11 series after Infinix Note 11i. It made its debut earlier this month.

The handset features a 6.95-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD) with a centered punch hole. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device comes in multiple RAM (4GB, 6GB, 8GB) and storage (64GB, 128GB) variants.

It has a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, 2MP macro shooter, and 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, it has a 16MP snapper.

Other features of the phone include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, MicroSD card slot, XOS 10 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Apple AR headset to launch in 2022, with performance matching M1 Macs: Kuo

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

Apple is apparently looking at a 2022 launch period for its highly anticipated AR/VR headset. New information has also revealed that the product will offer Mac levels of processing power and could even work without an iPhone.

The news arrives from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on his latest investors note (Via 9To5Mac). Kuo added that the Cupertino based giant will launch the headset “with the same computing power level as the Mac,” with its chip design being the major difference between the AR headset from other brands. As per the analyst, the iPhone maker is also looking to replace the iPhone with AR in 10 years, with this headset acting as the first step towards thsi goal.

Notably, the 2022 launch year is in line with Kuo’s previous estimates of a fourth quarter launch next year. He stated that “The higher end processor will have similar computing power as the M1 for Mac, whereas the lower end processor will be in charge of sensor related computing.” Kuo is predicting that the AR headset will be equipped with two Sony 4K micro OLED display panels and will even arrive with support for VR.

Through its capable process power, the product could easily be a standalone gadget that doesn’t need to be paired with another Apple product. Kuo says that “if the headset is positioned only as an accessory for the Mac or iPhone, it will not be conducive to the growth of the product. An AR headset that works independently means that it will have its own ecosystem and provide the most complete and flexible user experience.”

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WhatsApp Web now allows you to design and send custom stickers

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 26, 2021

WhatsApp Web has received a new built-in custom Sticker Maker feature that lets you upload regular pictures of your own and transform them into stickers that can be sent. It can be accessed by simply clicking the attachments icon (paperclip), selecting ‘Sticker’, and then picking an image to add.

A range of editing options have been provided so that once uploaded, you can effortlessly turn an image into the perfect sticker. These editing tools include emojis that can be pasted atop the custom sticker, custom text, advanced cropping tools, and even an option to add more stickers atop the one you’re working on.

The custom Sticker Maker feature has currently only made it to WhatsApp Web but is set to arrive soon on the desktop apps as well. There hasn’t been any indication of it coming to Android and iOS as of yet, but it can be expected.

Of course, the ability to send your own stickers on WhatsApp is nothing new, with multiple apps being available on both iOS and Android for the purpose. However, having it built-in is an unparalleled level of convenience and we hope that the feature will be making it to other platforms as well.

WhatsApp has been working on improving its user experience for a while now and has introduced a number of new features over the past few months alone. These include new safety features such as Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting, an option to hide ‘Last Seen’ from specific contacts, and even functionality that allows using WhatsApp on multiple devices without a smartphone connection.

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Zero 5G, Infinix’s first 5G phone’s render, key details emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 26, 2021

Infinix and Tecno are both gearing up to launch their first 5G smartphones. African YouTuber Tech Arena24 recently revealed that the details of the POVA 5G, which is expected to debut as Tecno’s first 5G-ready phone. Now, the same YouTuber has revealed that the Infinix Zero 5G, will be coming as Infinix’s first 5G-enabled phone. The YouTuber has also shared the images and key details of the Zero 5G.

The upcoming Infinix Zero 5G’s model number is X6815. The unofficial render of the phone shared by the YouTuber shows that it is equipped with a punch-hole display like the recent Infinix Note 11 series of smartphones.

Infinix Zero 5G's unofficial render — Infinix Zero 5G’s unofficial render by Tech Arena24 | YouTube

The Zero 5G’s rear camera design takes a cue from the camera module of the OPPO Find X3 series. The squarish camera module houses a vertically aligned triple camera unit and a pair of LED flash units.

The new leak reveals that the Infinix Zero 5G will be sporting an AMOLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset will be fueled by the Dimensity 900, which is also expected to power the Tecno POVA 5G. The other details of the smartphone are under the wraps. It is expected to launch soon in some markets. Hopefully, it will break cover before the end of this year.

In related news, Infinix is gearing up to launch the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and IN Book 1 notebook in India. The microsite of the new laptop is now live on India’s Flipkart retailer site. These devices are expected to launch in December in the country.

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Coolpad COOL 20 Pro design officially revealed via renders

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 26, 2021

Coolpad COOL 20 Pro is scheduled to launch in China on December 1. Ahead of that, the brand has been teasing the features of the smartphone. Today, the company has officially revealed the phone’s design by sharing its renders in all colors.

Going by the renders shared by the official Coolpad Weibo account, the upcoming Coolpad COOL 20 Pro will be available in three color variants. We can see the phone in Blue, White, and Black hue options.

Further, the renders confirm that the device will sport a flat frame like the newer iPhones. Even the recently launched OPPO Reno7 series and the Redmi Note 11 series also have a similar design.

Surprisingly, the handset will flaunt an AG glass panel on the rear. Hence, it will offer a smooth, and smudge-resistant experience. The backside of the smartphone will also house an L-shaped triple camera setup powered by ArcSoft.

According to previous reports, the Coolpad COOL 20 Pro will come equipped with a 6.59-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and will run Android 11.

The handset will arrive with a 50MP triple rear camera setup and an 8MP front-facing camera. Lastly, it will have features like dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, a 4,400mAh battery, an 8.3mm thickness, and a 193g weight.

POCO may soon launch laptops in India, as Redmi G battery gets certified with POCO branding

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Sean

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Nov 26, 2021

In recent times, many smartphone brands have diversified outside of producing just handsets and have launched a number of AIoT products. One of these brands include POCO, who had also hinted of its plans to expand into other segments as well. Now, a new report has suggested that one of these segments include the PC market.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese smartphone maker might be planning on launching a new laptop in the India, which would also be its first ever laptop in the market as well. As per known tipster Mukul Sharma, a Redmi G series laptop battery has just been certified by the Indian Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In other words, the company might be gearing up for an imminent launch of its notebooks.

Looking at the image shared by the tipster, a Redmi G series laptop battery was spotted with the model number G16B01W on the BIS database. Although, it is under the POCO branding. It is a 3,620mAh cell (15.2V, 55.02Wh) and is apparently a replacement battery that was originally meant for the Redmi G and Redmi G Gaming laptops. So, the company could even be planning to launch a gaming laptop in the region as well.

If it really is a gaming laptop, we can expected either an Intel or AMD Ryzen series processors paired with either an NVIDIA or Radeon graphics card. Keep in mind that this is just speculation as of right now, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. Its still to early to tell right now and we will have to wait for either additional leaks or official announcements to find out more details about this.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9000-powered smartphone to reportedly launch in February 2022

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Jeet

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Nov 26, 2021

MediaTek recently took the wraps off its Dimensity 9000 chipset which is a flagship offering from the company for premium smartphones and will be competing against the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1.

Now, a tipster from China has revealed through Weibo (via MyDrivers) that the first smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will be launched in February 2022. However, more details related to this is not yet available.

If this turns out to be true, then it means that while MediaTek became the first brand to launch its flagship chipset made using TSMC’s 4nm process, the devices powered by this chip won’t be the first one as Qualcomm will likely grab that opportunity.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 features a single Cortex-X2 performance core clocked at 3.05GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.85GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. It packs a 10-core Arm Mali-G710 that takes care of graphics processing.

The chipset also comes packed with MediaTek’s fifth-generation APU with six total cores for AI processing. It is claimed by the company to offer four times the performance and power efficiency compared to its previous generation.

It supports LPDDR5x memory at bandwidths of up to 7,500 Mbps. It can handle screens with up to a 180Hz refresh rate at FHD+ resolutions. It is also the first chipset to have an 18-bit image signal processor, offering the ability to capture 4K HDR video using up to three cameras at the same time, or still photos using up to a massive 320MP sensor.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 supports Wi-Fi 6E as well as Bluetooth 5.3 and supports 3CC carrier aggregation for sub-6HZ 5G with top data speeds of up to 7Gbps.

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Nothing ear (1) seen in black for the first time through leaked image

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 26, 2021

Carl Pei’s Nothing has been doing rather well for itself having tasted success with its very first product itself. Over 180,000 units of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds have been sold already, and the numbers would’ve been even higher had the supply not been so limited. And with such limited stock, it wasn’t surprising to see the earbuds sell in only a single white color option. But that will be changing soon as rumors and leaks about a new black color option have begun to surface.

Just over a week ago, a tipster had disclosed that Nothing is planning to release the Nothing ear (1) black variant soon. And now, we have an actual image of the product, courtesy of prominent leakster @evleaks.

As clear from the above, the black Nothing ear (1) are expectedly identical to their white counterpart and retain the iconic transparent design for both the earbuds and the case. However, the bits that were white earlier have now been splashed with black.

And no, in case you are wondering, the cute little ladybug depicted in the photo does not come free with the earbuds, which is frankly rather disappointing.

Other than the change of color, the Nothing ear (1) in black will likely be preserving all of the goodness from the white variant. As such, their fitting will be as comfy as it can get, with the earbuds weighing just 4.7g each – light enough to forget you’re wearing them. The battery is decent, capable of lasting for 4 hours, 30 minutes with ANC turned on, and 6 hours with ANC off. The charging case boosts the playback time to 34 hours. The earbuds are protected against the elements through an IPx4 rating and come with Bluetooth 5.2 support.

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