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

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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.

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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.
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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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Motorola Moto G51 5G India price tipped ahead of launch

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Nov 25, 2021

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto G31 in India on November 29. Though the Moto G51 5G was also reported to debut in the country, the company is yet to reveal its launch date. Ahead of that, the handset’s price in the region leaks.

Motorola Moto G51 5G All Colors Featured A — Motorola Moto G51 5G

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the Moto G51 5G will release in India as the first Moto G series 5G smartphone in the country priced under ₹20,000, citing industry sources. It will be available in two color options, namely Indigo Blue and Bright Silver.

The Moto G51 5G was announced for international markets alongside four other Motorola handsets last week. It made its initial debut in China earlier this month. The device is the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ smartphone.

The specifications of the phone include a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD) with a centered punch-hole, up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera setup, and 13MP front-facing camera.

Other features include a fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, USB Type-C port, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

The Motorola Moto G51 5G is expected to launch in India in December.

MIUI 13 rumored to launch on December 16, and it won’t be alone

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Nov 25, 2021

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.

miui 13 eligible devices — 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 File Manager v4.3.0.2 Chinese 01 — 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.

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Four new Nokia phones appear in leaked renders

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Nov 25, 2021

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

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

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

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

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.

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Xiaomi TWS 3 Pro tipped to soon launch in India; expected be priced under ₹10,000 ($134)

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Nov 25, 2021

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.

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Tesla Model Y High-Performance is now getting delivered in China

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Nov 25, 2021

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.

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Best Black Friday Tablet Deals 2021 on AliExpress & Amazon US

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Nov 25, 2021

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)	~~$340~~	$300	Buy at AliExpress
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro 11.5 – SD870 model (Xiaoxin Pad Pro)	~~$430~~	$415.99	Buy at AliExpress
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Latest) 12.6	~~$750~~	$684.99 (Lowest)	Buy at AliExpress
Lenovo Tab P11 (4GB)	~~$229~~	$189	Buy at AliExpress
Lenovo Stylus Pen	~~$60~~	$54.99 (Lowest)	Buy at AliExpress
Galaxy Tab S7	~~$530~~	$499.99	Buy at Amazon US
Galaxy Tab S7 FE	~~$500~~	$429.99 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US
Galaxy A7 Lite	~~$129~~	$119.99	Buy at Amazon US
2021 Amazon Fire HD 10	~~$149~~	$79.99 (50% OFF)	Buy at Amazon US
2021 Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus	~~$180~~	$104.99 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US
2020 Amazon Fire HD 8	~~$90~~	$44.99 (50% OFF)	Buy at Amazon US
2020 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus	~~$110~~	$54.99 (50% OFF)	Buy at Amazon US

Lenovo Tablet Black Friday Deals 2021

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 Tablet Black Friday Deals 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 Tablet Black Friday Deals 2021

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.

You can check out more Black Friday 2021 Deals from our deals hub here.

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Motorola’s 200MP camera phone may launch H1 2022

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Nov 25, 2021

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 XTENAA iamges — 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.

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Xiaomi removes Mi Bunny from MIUI fastboot screen

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Nov 25, 2021

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 Mi Bunny Mitu — 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 New Without Mi Bunny Mitu — 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.

POCO X4, X4 NFC launch imminent, could be rebranded version of this phone

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Nov 25, 2021

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 kernel source code — 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.

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BYD gets another major electric bus order from Nobina in Finland

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Nov 25, 2021

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.

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Xiaomi 12, 12X launch date could be December 12

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Nov 25, 2021

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 giztop 1 — 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.

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OPPO Watch Free to reportedly launch in India along with Reno7 series smartphones

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Nov 25, 2021

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.

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