Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 scores over a million points on AnTuTu

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Nov 24, 2021

Qualcomm has confirmed that its next-gen flagship mobile SoC will be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The American chipmaker has even revealed that this silicon will be officially announced on November 30. Ahead of that, the chipset gets benchmarked on AnTuTu with over a million points.

The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has become the first Qualcomm mobile SoC to cross 1 million points (10,35,020 points) on AnTuTu Benchmark. This information comes from a screenshot shared by a Weibo profile called 科技晚8点. Unfortunately, the picture does not show the breakdown of the score in different categories.

It is worth noting that even the newly unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC scores over a million points (10,07,396 points) on AnTuTu Benchmark. However, it’s not as high as that of the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon silicon. For comparison, last-gen Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets can score around 850K (Snapdragon 888) and 690K (Dimensity 1200) respectively.

Though there’s still a performance difference between the two, they are better than their predecessors in terms of scores. Anyway, at the end of the day, benchmarks only tell half the story. The real-world performance depends on the smartphone’s hardware and software optimizations.

Having said that, what are your expectations of the forthcoming premium Android phones that will be featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Early Black Friday Deal: OnePlus Buds Pro available at $99.99 for just few hours

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Nov 24, 2021

Great news for OnePlus fans. Under the Early Black Friday 2021 sale, OnePlus Buds Pro is now available for as low as $99.99 only at the official OnePlus store. Please note that this super deal expires today at 11.59 PM EST.

For customers who prefer to shop on Amazon, the Buds Pro is available at an all-time low price of $119.99. This is also a great value for money deal as this is the lowest price ever offered at Amazon US for the OnePlus Buds Pro

OnePlus Buds Pro features a smart adaptive noise cancellation technology that helps you enjoy pure silence whenever you need it. With 40dB peak noise-canceling, this earbud adapts to your ambient sound environment giving you an immersive audio experience. Also with the transparency mode, you can easily step out into the traffic or order your favorite coffee without having the need to remove your earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Pro gives you crystal clear calls thanks to its triple ENC microphones and AI-powered noise-reducing algorithms. Also with OnePlus Audio ID, you can now personalize your hearing experience to your liking. The earbuds come with 11mm dynamic drivers which are fine-tuned to give you deep and rich bass and with the latest Bluetooth v5.2 you get a seamless and stable connection with ultra-low latency.

OnePlus Buds Pro is IP55 certified water and sweat-resistant and gives you 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 38 hours with the case. It also supports a warp charge that gives you 10 hours of playback with just 10 mins of charging.

The general retail price for these earbuds comes to around $140. But only under this super deal, you can buy OnePlus Buds Pro for $99.99. There are only a few hours left before the deal expires. So grab your earbuds within this sale window.

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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, and Redmi 10 (2022) to launch soon in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 24, 2021

Xiaomi was speculated to bring the Xiaomi 11T smartphone into the Indian market. Ahead of any official release date, the tipster Ishan Agarwal via 91Mobiles revealed that not just Mi 11T series, in fact, more phones and gadgets would launch soon in the region.

According to the tipster, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, and Redmi 10 (2022) in India. The Chinese brand is also touted to launch Redmi Smart Band Pro, Redmi Watch 2, Watch 2 Lite, and Watch S1 Active in the country. However, the exact launch date is unknown. That said, we have to wait for the company to announce it. We expect the phones to launch along with the other devices in the next few weeks.

Moreover, the Xiaomi 11T is said to launch in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 11T Pro will arrive in three configurations, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variants. The 11T Pro will launch in White, Blue, and Grey color options.

The Redmi 10 (2022) will also launch in three options. A 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and lastly a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Just like the 11T Pro, the Redmi 10 will also come in White, Blue, and Grey color options.

With multiple products launching in next coming weeks, Xiaomi seems to sell off its latest product lineup in the Indian market. Are you excited about any of these products? Do tell us in the comments below.

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Black Friday Deal: Fitbit Versa 3 is at its lowest price at Amazon US

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Nov 24, 2021

Black Friday is just around the corner and shoppers are marching out to get the best deals out there. However, if you are looking for a smartwatch, then check out this amazing deal on Fitbit Versa 3 at Amazon US. The stylish smartwatch is now available at its lowest price at Amazon. Generally retailing for $230, you can now buy Fitbit Versa 3 at a discounted price of $179.55 only under the Black Friday 2021 sale at Amazon US. This price is applicable to the Black, Midnight Blue-Gold, Pink-Gold, and Thistle- Gold color variants. This is a limited-time offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Fitbit Versa 3 at $179.55 @Amazon US

Fitbit Versa 3 comes with a 1.58” display and other basic health management functions like a 24 x 7 heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, blood oxygen tracker, etc. The smartwatch has a built-in GPS and supports voice assistants like Google and Alexa and gives you 6+ days of battery life. Apart from that you can also store your music, listen to your favorite podcast and control your Spotify playlist all from your wrist. Versa 3 also allows you to make and answer calls using your smartwatch.

Fitbit Versa 3 has a general retail price of $230. But under the Black Friday 2021 deal, you can get it for $179.55. Please note that this price is applicable to limited stock and may change according to the device availability. So if you are planning to purchase a smartwatch with great accuracy and good health management functions then grab this super deal now. Also, note that the gorgeous range of colors makes this watch a good gift option.

Fitbit Versa 2:

If you are on a budget this season and want a cheaper option, then check out this deal on Fitbit Versa 2. The smartwatch which retails for $179 is now available for $118.99 only. Note that versa 2 comes with a smaller display size of 1.39” and does not have a built-in GPS or the Pure Pulse 2.0 heart rate sensor which can be found in Versa 3. Also, it does not support Google voice assistant and call function.

However, for the discounted price of $118.99, Fitbit Versa 2 is a value for money deal.

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A lady mistakenly swallowed an AirPod & it kept working inside her stomach

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 24, 2021

Tech giant Apple has been the subject of many amazing feats performed by its products. The feats reflect the ruggedness and hidden capabilities of the various Apple products. The list is becoming quite extensive including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even the AirPods.

Huawei FreeBuds vs Apple AirPods — Figure out how she confused one of these for a painkiller

There is a TikTok video making the rounds about a Boston-based woman who recounted her experience with Apple’s AirPods. The woman with username @iamcarliiib reportedly swallowed one of her AirPods accidentally in place of her drug.

The woman said she had wanted to take the painkiller Ibruprofen, which was on her hand while the left of her AirPods was on the other hand. Obviously, in the throes of pain, she inexplicably switched the drug with the AirPod and realized the mistake immediately she had swallowed the device. The woman said she made several efforts to bring force it out but that did not happen until she eventually excreted the device. An X-ray confirmed that the device was no longer lodged inside her stomach.

The woman also noted that the AirPod was able to record sound from her stomach, as it was still connected to her iPhone before it was ingested. This was indicated in a voice note that she sent to a friend that included gurgling sounds recorded in her stomach. It is unclear whether there were any side effects from the woman accidentally ingesting the AirPod. It would be interesting to get the perspective of Apple on this incident.

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Motorola Moto G31 to launch in India on November 29

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 24, 2021

Motorola unveiled the Moto G31 alongside four other smartphones last week. We have been hearing about the handset’s launch in India since the very next day from its announcement. Now, the company has officially confirmed to debut the phone in a few days from now.

Motorola Moto G31 Baby Blue Featured A — Motorola Moto G31

According to Motorola India’s official Twitter account, the Moto G31 will launch in the country on November 29. Since the handset is already official, we know everything about it.

In fact, the device’s price in the region also leaked yesterday. The phone is expected to retail at ₹14,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage configuration in the country.

As far as features are concerned, the Moto G31 is unlike its predecessor Moto G30. It has an impressive set of specifications.

The smartphone sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage.

It houses a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. A 13MP front-facing camera sits inside the centered punch-hole.

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

Early Black Friday Deal: Get $100 OFF on Dreametech L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

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Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time for family and friends to get together and celebrate. However, get-togethers mean more people, more mess, and even more housework. So to help you with your cleaning chores, Dreametech is giving you a whopping $100 discount on the L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop. The robot cleaner which generally retails for $489.99 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $389.99 only under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at Amazon US. This super deal ends on 28 November.

WHERE TO BUY

Dreametech L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop at $389.99 @Amazon US

Dreametech L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

Key Features:

Specially designed for modern homes
Lidar Navigation and obstacles avoidance
Multi-floor mapping
Anti-collision and Anti-fall
Can climb over 0.79” – perfect for low thresholds
Set up specific zone cleaning through the app
Customized cleaning strategy with optimal route analysis
Continues to clean where it left off after charging
Set virtual boundaries and no clean zones thorough the app
Dry and wet cleaning
570ml dust bin and 270 ml water tank
Room mapping and scheduling
Quiet and powerful 5 layer noise reduction system
Edge cleaning
Voice control using Alexa voice assistant
Battery : 5200mAh – 150 mins run time

Dreametech is giving you a whopping $100 OFF on L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop. This deal is applicable to both Black and White color variants. Please note that this deal ends on 28 November. So make sure to grab your heavily discounted cleaner during the sale period.

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

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PLAYFIT SLIM and PLAYFIT STRENGTH smartwatches launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 24, 2021

Two impressive ‘Made in India’ smartwatches have been launched by audio and smartwatch manufacturer, PLAY. They are the PLAYFIT SLIM and PLAYFIT STRENGTH and both feature a 1.28-inch, 240×240 pixels IPS LCD screen and other impressive features such as IP67-rated water, and dust protection, heart-rate monitor, fitness tracker, as well as blood oxygen monitoring (SpO2).

The two Indian-focused smartwatches also have multiple sports modes, sleep monitoring functionality, Bluetooth notification, and between 5 and 15 days battery life. The PLAYFIT SLIM is priced at Rs. 3,999 (~$54), while the PLAYFIT STRENGTH costs Rs. 4,999 (~$67) and will be available for purchase in the subcontinent from November 30.

The PLAYFIT SLIM comes in a circular design with an aluminum watch dial. It is slim and has a fashionable strap in two color variants – black and blue colors. The PLAYFIT SLIM boasts up to 15 hours of battery life with its 180mAh battery.

On the other hand, the PLAYFIT STRENGTH has a composite body made of durable materials. The much larger 400mAh battery of the STRENGHT offers up to 5 days of battery life. It comes in two color variants – galaxy black and military green.

In a statement coinciding with the unveiling of the two products, PLAY (through its Chief Product Officer, Hamish Patel) stated that the two products were wholly Indian-made. The products underline the company’s commitment to innovation and deployment of futuristic technologies and affordable pricing. The company hopes to strengthen its hold on the budding e-wearable Indian market and would continue to develop cutting-edge and affordable products for its customers.

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Acefast PD40W dual-port charger Hands-on: Charge Your iPhone The Right Way

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Paco Zheng

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Nov 24, 2021

Imagine this scenario, you have to leave the house right now, but you suddenly notice that your phone battery has drained out and without your phone, you won’t even be able to call a taxi. And you anxiously plugged your phone into the charger, but the battery percentage is barely moving up.

Now you know why charging power is important, sometimes the faster you can charge a device, the better. Therefore, a fast-charging charger can always come in handy.

Acefast PD40W Dual-port Charger

Especially for Apple iPhones, as the brand decided to cancel the included charger, some users might get confused to choose a proper charger that supports fastest charging protocols.

Among many fast chargers that we have tested, Acefast PD40W dual-port charger turned out to be most impressive.

It has two USB-C ports, both support many widely used protocols which makes it compatible with pretty much all the popular devices on the market and can charge at a maximum speed of 20W for each port. Upon test, it can restore 50% of the battery just in a half an hour for most of the popular iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel models, including the newest iPhone13 series. And with the other port, you can charge your second device, such as a smartwatch, wireless headphones or earbuds, etc. Both of them can be charged with a full 20W of speed without one slowing down the other, that is 40W for Maximum. However, if you need to charge a tablet or a laptop, this is not going the right option and you should look for a specific set of chargers.

The ACEFAST PD40W is not the smallest charger out there, but the foldable AC plug design can save a lot of space when tiding it into a small bag. When considering the two ports’ output at the same time, this size is actually can be considered very small and convenient.

Considering all the factors together, the price is also very tempting with Acefast PD40W dual-port charger, $22.99 for a dual-port 40W is fairly competitive among other products.

It also comes with a 24-month hassle-free warranty. So far, we haven’t encountered a problem and can happily put this into our recommendation list.

The brand Acefast also developed quite a few charging products and some other gadgets. If you are interested in this charger or finding more price-competitive accessories for your phones, you can click the official website for more information, or buy it from Amazon.

Blackview Tab 11 spotted on Aliexpress with 10.36-inch display and an octa-core processor, confirms other specs

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 24, 2021

Blackview is soon debuting in the high-end tablet market with the launch of Tab 11. As revealed a few weeks ago, the company is set to launch the premium Tab 11 along with the Blackview 6 and 6 Kids. However, the Blackview Tab 11 has surfaced on AliExpress with all specification details. As per the listing, the new tablet features a 10.36-inch display, an octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and offers 4G LTE connectivity.

Must See: Blackview coming soon with three new Android tablets – Tab 11, Tab 6 and Tab 6 Kids

There’s also a 6580 mAh battery, an 8MP front, and a 13MP rear camera for decent photographs. It houses Widevine L1 that guarantees FHD content on its 10.36-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The 2K display offers maximum 360nits brightness, 15:9 aspect ratio, and better design. To assist better location features, it equips GPS, GLONASS, and BDS navigation modules. Furthermore, Unisoc T618 brings powerful processing while coupling an octa-core processor.

Its aesthetic design is carved out of Aluminium alloy while weighing only 460 grams.

Blackview Tab 11 is listed with Doke OS_P 2.0-based on Android 11. There’s a dedicated Split View app that offers better multitasking capability, and the Notes app to scale production. It measures 8.1mm in thinness while having 460 grams weight. In connectivity, the user gets support for dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and three navigation systems.

The dual classy speakers offer an immersive sound experience with theater-like sound effects. A designated headphone jack further reduces the troubles of wireless connectivity and quality loss.

Surprisingly, the AnTuTu benchmark scores have also been listed on the listing page. The tablet managed to score 224938 total scores.

Blackview Tab 11 offers to improve the productivity and portability of work. The official accessories such as a Magnetic keyboard enhance the usability. If the specifications on the Aliexpress listing are original then it will be a great deal considering competitive pricing of around $200.

Related: Blackview AirBuds 6 set to unleash soon with beautiful design and premium sound

ASUS ROG Phone 5s & 5s Pro launched in the US, starts at $1,099

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 24, 2021

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS recently unveiled the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in Europe. The company has now officially launched the two flagship smartphones in the U.S. The models arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $1,099 for the vanilla Phone 5s while the higher ROG Phone 5s Pro will be sold for $1,299.

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s, and 5s Pro both pack an expansive 6.78-inch Full HD+ Samsung’s E4 AMOLED HDR display. The displays support up to 300Hz touch-sampling rate, a 144Hz refresh rate support, and has a 24.3ms touch latency. The smartphones’ designs also include a ROG logo that is illuminated by RGB lighting. There is also a ROG Vision Color PMOLED display that is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

For optics, the duo adopts a triple-camera setup at the rear which is made up of a 64MP rear camera with a Sony IMX686 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, as well as a 13MP 125˚ ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture, and a 5MP macro sensor with f/2.0 aperture. At the front, there is a 24MP front-facing camera with 0.9µm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture.

In terms of the interface, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro run on the latest Android 11 OS with ROG UI. You also get support for dual SIM cards onboard. Further, the models come with dual 7-magnet Linear 12x16mm front-facing speakers with GameFX & Dirac HD sound powered by dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 Mono AMP. It also comes with Quad microphones with OZO Noise Reduction Technology.

ASUS retains the 3.5mm audio jack on board for those who love wired headphones. The models also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5, and grip press detection. There is also NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, and Beidou support onboard.

Under the hood, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro pack a 6000mAh battery with 65W HyperCharge fast charging via USB Type-C port.

The ROG 5s and 5s Pro are presently listed on Amazon and Mobile Advance in the US.

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Thanksgiving Deal: Grab Realme GT Neo 2T gaming smartphone for $299 via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 24, 2021

As the festival season is here, so are the brands with deals offering massive discounts to celebrate the warmth of the season. Giztop is offering the best deal for the recently launched Realme GT Neo 2T gaming smartphone. The retailer is offering their device for $299 with international shipping options.

The interested users can grab the Realme GT Neo 2T gaming smartphone in both Black and White color options. However, you can choose between three different storage options of 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variants. It is the best price deal from Giztop on a newly launched powerful smartphone that is currently limited to a few markets only.

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Realme GT Neo 2T Specifications

Realme GT NEO 2T was launched in the first week of November with a 6.43-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED Full HD+ display. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate and offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It is powered with MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC coupled with an octa-core processor, 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB storage.

In the camera segment, the smartphone houses a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, the smartphone carries a 16MP selfie camera.

The smartphone features a 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. It runs Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS.

Don’t miss a chance to get the Realme GT Neo 2T carrying exciting specifications for $299 via Giztop.

Related: Realme GT NEO 2T launched with Dimensity 1200-AI SoC, 65W charging, and more

China’s Tianjin Phytium D2000 ARM CPU powers its first mini PC from Germany

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Sean

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Nov 24, 2021

Earlier this year, Tianjin Phytium unveiled its D2000 processor that features the ARMv8 cores for the Chinese market. Now, the first D2000 CPU powered mini PC has just launched and is currently available for pre-orders.

While not much was known about the Chinese processor as it was launched locally, it appears that the ARMv8 based CPU is now arriving to the western market. The mini PC powered by the Chinese processor is from Dragon Box from Germany. Talking about the processor, the D2000 is built on a 14nm process node and feature eight 64 bit ARMv8 cores. The mini PC from Dragon Box is quite compact with dimensions measuring just 8.6 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches.

Under the hood, the PC houses a 16GB of RAM along with a replaceable 512GB of M.2 SSD. for graphics, the mini PC houses either an integrated graphics or up to a capable AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU that offers 2GB of VRAM. In other words, the small lightweight PC is also capable of light gaming as well. In terms of ports, users will be offered 3x USB 2.0, 3x USB A 3.0, an HDMI 2.0b video output, audio and GbE jacks.

As per official notes from Dragon Box (Via NotebookCheck), the mini PC is built for light gaming, with the company even providing a Ubuntu Kylin distro by default. The mini PC even arrives with the Qualcomm AR 8035 Gigabit Ethernet card integrated and is currently available for pre-orders for 560 Euros (roughly 630 US Dollars). Official shipments start from 17th December 2021.

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OnePlus RT (9RT) India launch could be in just 20 days!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 24, 2021

The OnePlus 9RT was unveiled in China in October and offered a number of upgraded specs over the OnePlus 9R that was released in April this year. A Google Play Console listing previously revealed that the phone has been rebranded as the OnePlus RT for India. As for the release date, it was revealed only today that the phone would be launched next month in the country.

However, reliable tipster Max Jambor has now given out the exact release date for the same, putting all other rumors to rest. According to him, the OnePlus RT will be launching on December 16 in India, which comes in just 20 days from now. Another tipster had revealed that the device will be available in Nano Silver and Hacker Black color options in the country.

16th it is 🇮🇳 https://t.co/ryZuFO0sMg

— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) November 24, 2021

As for specs, it is quite obvious that the OnePlus RT will be coming with a spec sheet identical to the Chinese OnePlus 9RT. Therefore, the phone will feature a 6.62-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ certification, and a 600Hz touch sampling rate. It will be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor – a notable upgrade over the OnePlus 9R’s Snapdragon 870 – that has been paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

For photography, the OnePlus RT features a triple camera unit at the rear comprised of a 50MP primary + 16MP wide-angle + 2MP macro camera setup. On the front, you get a 16MP selfie snapper that’s housed within a left-aligned punch-hole. The battery size stands at 4,500mAh, which can be filled up rather quickly thanks to 65W fast charging support.

Do note that OnePlus is yet to announce an official release date for the OnePlus RT/OnePlus 9RT in India, so this piece of news should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Samsung teases rollable, foldable, & slideable OLED displays for phones, tablets, & even laptops

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 24, 2021

Samsung has been hinting at a future full of rollable, foldable, and slideable OLED displays as part of its ‘OLED Era’ for quite a while. But a new site for Samsung Display now indicates that the company has gotten more overt than ever with its teasers.

The micro-site has seemingly been set up with the sole purpose of showcasing the company’s bleeding-edge display tech. Within it, the ‘Flex OLED’ page suggests that Samsung may soon be diverging into a greater variety of displays, offering a number of aspect ratios and folding in a variety of different ways. The company’s current portfolio only includes its Galaxy Z Fold and Flip devices but it might soon be expanded.

Samsung’s Ultra Thin Glass tech has been highlighted with improved durability, withstanding 100 folds a day or over five years of constant use. UTG has even been claimed to match the hardness of real glass, although that remains to be seen.

The Korean company has even achieved a remarkably tiny bending radius of just 1.4mm, which should provide a tinier crease and result in slimmer devices.

But perhaps the most intriguing bits are the posters that seem to show laptops+tablets with foldable displays and TVs with rollable displays that roll just like paper. Of course, these are obviously still under their early stages, but a future where tech like this is mainstream is now closer than ever.

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The site also offers a glimpse at Flex Bar – a display type not unlike the one found on the Z Flip3, as well as Flex Square (a Z Fold-style panel). Flex Note has been showcased as well – a new trademark that might be Samsung’s new way of describing tech found on devices like the ThinkPad X1 Fold.

All in all, Samsung’s vision is a huge step in the right direction. Many had already begun to deem phones as having reached an evolutionary peak, but it’s quite clear now that there’s plenty more to come.

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Apple temporarily suspends sales in Turkey amid economic crisis

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Sean

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Nov 24, 2021

Apple has apparently suspended the sales of its products in Turkey temporarily. The news arrives as the nation suffers from an economic crisis, with the region’s currency seeing a sizeable drop.

According to a Reuters report (Via MacRumors), the Turkish lira was a notable drop of 15 percent earlier this week, which worsened the ongoing economic crisis. The issue arrives as the Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan defended the recent rate cuts. As of right now, the official Turkish store of the Cupertino based giant is still live and operating, but users are not allowed to add devices to their virtual carts. The reason for this is due to the volatility in the country.

At the moment, the Turkish lira is equivalent to about 0.078 US Dollars, although, the inflation is around 20 percent as the President refuses to raise interest rates. In other words, the downward trend is expected to continue even further. Unfortunately, Apple’s plans for the region is currently unknown, but assuming that this is just a temporary measure put in place by the iPhone, we can expect stores to reopen soon. Although, with the ongoing economic situation in the region, the “soon” is still pretty uncertain. So stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates if any notable developments surface.

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ZTE Voyage 20 Pro to launch on Nov 25, with 5,100mAh battery, 66W fast charging, & 64MP camera

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Sean

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Nov 24, 2021

ZTE is working on a new smartphone that is set to launch tomorrow (24th November 2021). The device in question is the Voyage 20 Pro 5G, with the company even revealing some of its feature prior to its launch.

Looking at this image poster, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed the complete design of the smartphone along with certain key specs. On the rear, the smartphone features a triple camera setup with two large sensors along with a smaller one that is housed in a rectangular module. Arriving at the front, a punch hole selfie camera is housed on the AMOLED display. The primary camera on the rear is a 64 megapixel sensor.

Under the hood, the Voyage 20 Pro is powered by a large 5,100mAh battery pack that is claimed to offer long battery life. Its battery even supports up to 66W fast charging as well. Apart from this, finer details regarding this device is currently unknown, although the image poster does showcase the smartphone in two color variants. This includes a dark green gradient color and dual toned blue and pinkish gradient option as well.

Notably, the device is the successor of the Voyage 10 5G that was launched earlier this year in China. It featured an LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate and a tall 20:9 aspect ratio. So, we can even expect a high refresh rate and tall resolution again. This device was a mid range handset, and was powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. In other words, the company might ship the successor with a Dimensity chip as well. Although, since it is a Pro variant, we might see some top end features as well.

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Alleged upcoming vivo NEX series model numbers emerge

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 24, 2021

Chinese handset maker vivo is rumored to launch new models in the vivo NEX series for months. We have been mostly only hearing about the expected specs. But for the first time, the alleged model numbers of the devices have been tipped.

According to 熊猫很禿然 (Panda is bald) on Weibo, vivo will be releasing three new vivo NEX smartphones. One of them will be a foldable, another one will be a standard model, and the last one will be a special edition.

These phones are said to bear the following model numbers.

Upcoming vivo NEX Alleged Model Numbers

vivo NEX Fold – V2178A
vivo NEX Standard Edition – V2087A
vivo NEX Special Edition – V2170DA

There are multiple rumors regarding the forthcoming vivo NEX smartphones detailing their specs. However, we don’t find them accurate. Anyway, one thing can be said for sure to some extent. At least, one of these three handsets should be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which was previously known as Snapdragon 898.

Since the model numbers of these phones are out, we expect them to get certified in the coming days. Hence, we should be learning more about them in the near future.

What are your expectations of the next generation vivo NEX series? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Xiaomi car team has over 500 R&D members, first model to launch in H1 2024

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Sean

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Nov 24, 2021

Earlier this week, Xiaomi had shared its latest financial report. This revealed that the company’s research and development department currently employs 13,919 members, with more than 500 of these members working on the company’s car project.

According to a new report, the near 14,000 member strong research and development department accounts for around 44 percent of the company’s total number of employees. Previously, we had also reported on the Chinese tech giant had officially registered its first automobile unit, with Lei Jun (Founder and CEO of the brand) leading the division with over 300 employees. The newly established smart electric vehicle business is also wholly owned by the company, while a second automobile unit was also established just a couple of days prior.

Furthermore, the financial report also reveled that the company’s EV business is progressing smoothly and that the first mass produced car will be launched in the first half of 2024. This is in line with our previous report from back in October. To further supplement its future plans of launching fully self driving cars, the brand had even acquired an autonomous driving based startup called Deepmotion in August 2021. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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REDMAGIC 7 gaming phone gets Bluetooth SIG-certified, launch imminent

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 24, 2021

nubia is working on the next iteration of its REDMAGIC series of gaming phones in the form of the REDMAGIC 7. The next-gen lineup is touted to offer two phones, namely the REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. There is no official word on the release date yet but one of the devices has cleared Bluetooth SIG certification, hinting at an imminent launch.

The REDMAGIC 7 has made an appearance on Bluetooth SIG (via MySmartPrice) with the model number NX679J, confirming its moniker. The listing doesn’t really mention much about the phone other than saying that it supports the latest Bluetooth 5.2 standard and 5G.

REDMAGIC 6S Pro Featured A — REDMAGIC 6S Pro

Apart from the above, there’s barely anything known about it since this is apparently the first time the phone has been spotted online. But since it’s now exposed, nubia should be teasing more details about it in the coming days.

Regardless, nubia is known to always stick with the latest and greatest from Qualcomm for its REDMAGIC series. After all, it’s a series targeted towards gamers. It is therefore highly likely that the REDMAGIC 7 will be equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip (formerly touted to be Snapdragon 898). The chip is a flagship offering and will be manufactured using a 4nm process. It will reportedly be packing 1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz core + 3x 2.50GHz cores + 4x 1.79GHz cores and will be paired with the Adreno 780 GPU.

Moreover, judging from the current REDMAGIC 6S phone, the REDMAGIC 7 will likely be coming with an industry-leading 165Hz OLED panel and 16GB of RAM. The current model also features a triple-camera array with a 64MP primary and it’s quite possible that the REDMAGIC 7 will be sticking with a similar setup. 120W fast charging is also expected.

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