Apple plans to build its custom iPhone 5G modem via TSMC in 2023

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Nov 24, 2021

Apple is apparently seeking to deepen its relation with its chip supplier TSMC. The company might be planning to have its custom iPhone 5G modem built by the world’s largest contract chipmaker in 2023.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, sources close to the matter have revealed that the Cupertino based giant plans on building its first in house modem through TSMC’s 4nm process. Furthermore, the brand is developing its own radio frequency and millimeter wave components as well to go alongside the modem. Similarly, the sources added that Apple is even working on its own power management chip, which will be for the modem.

For those unaware, all of the 5G enabled iPhones that are currently available in the market feature modems supplied by Qualcomm. In other words, this move from Apple would end the monopoly that the American chipmaker held in supplying 5G modems. As per our previous report, Qualcomm is expected to ship just 20 percent of iPhone modems in 2023, since Apple would launch its in house 5G modem the same year.

This would allow the iPhone maker to not just save costs on fees that it pays Qualcomm, but also enable it to have even more control over its hardware integration capability to boost efficiency. Additionally, the self designed modem from Apple could also help in integrating it to its custom iPhone SoCs that are also supplied by TSMC. Back in 2019, the brand had also acquired Intel’s modem business to boost the development of its proprietary modems.

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Alleged OPPO Find X4 Pro’s key specifications leak reveals 2K display, Snapdragon 8 Gen1, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

OPPO announced the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro flagship phones in March this year. Apart from featuring different chipsets such as Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888, both handsets offered identical specs. The Chinese manufacturer is reportedly working on the Find X4 and Find X4 Pro smartphones. The Find X4 duo are expected to debut by Q1 2022. Today, the tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key details of what appears to be the Find X4 Pro smartphone.

Last week, the Chinese tipster claimed that the next generation Find series of smartphones will carry support for 80W fast charging. Now the tipster is back with some more specifications of what appears to be the same smartphone.

As per the new leak, the alleged Find X4 / X4 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch display that will carry support for 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the sm8450 chip, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 mobile platform that is scheduled to go official by November end.

For selfies, it will be sporting a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel (1/1.5-inch) lens, another 50-megapixel (1/1.5-inch) lens, and a 13-megapixel (or 12-megapixel) camera with 2x zoom.

While the purported Find X4 / X4 Pro is expected to arrive with 12 GB of RAM, there is no word on its internal storage. The device will carry support for 80W+ charging, but the battery capacity is not known yet.

Except for the new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and 80W charging, the other specs of the phone are identical to the Find X3 Pro. Hence, it appears that the tipster has shared the specs of the Find X4 Pro.

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Coolpad COOL 20 Pro to feature Dimensity 900 SoC, 120Hz display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 24, 2021

Coolpad is set to launch a new smartphone dubbed as Coolpad COOL 20 Pro on December 1. Ahead of that, the primary specs of this handset have already leaked via TENAA. Now, thanks to Geekbench and official teasers, we have learned even more details about the upcoming phone.

Coolpad COOL 20 Pro TENAA 01 — Coolpad COOL 20 Pro | Source: TENAA

The Coolpad COOL 20 Pro with model number CP05 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. According to the listings, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and will run Android 11. For those unaware, TENAA only revealed that the handset will house a 2.4GHz octa-core processor.

Further, the company officially teased the presence of dual stereo speakers last week. The new teasers have now confirmed features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 120Hz display.

As far as other specifications are concerned, we know (via TENNA) that the phone will come equipped with a 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD panel. It will arrive with a 50MP triple camera setup on the rear and an 8MP selfie camera inside the dewdrop notch on the front.

Lastly, the smartphone will have a MicroSD card slot, 4,400mAh battery, 8.3mm thickness, and 193g weight.

Since we are still a week away from the launch, we expect Coolpad to officially tease almost all key features of the Coolpad COOL 20 Pro in the coming days.

Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G key specifications leaked, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

Last year, Huawei announced the Nova 8 SE 5G in Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U chipset variants. This year, the Huawei Nova 8 SE Youth featuring the Kirin 710A chipset was made official in July. Fresh information reveals that the brand is now gearing up to launch Nova 8 SE 4G in China. Tipster Why Lab has shared the key details of the smartphone.

Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G specifications (Rumored)

The Huawei Nova 8 SE 4G will feature a 6.5-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The device will measure 161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5mm and weigh 180 grams.

The Kirin 710A, which debuted back in 2018, will be powering the Nova 8 SE 4G. It is expected to arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. it will be backed by a 3,800mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging through a USB-C port.

The Nova 8 SE 4G will run on HarmonyOS 2. It will feature a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. Its rear camera unit will comprise a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It will come in colors like blue, silver, black, and white.

The specs of the Nova 8 SE 4G is identical to the Nova 8 SE 5G from last year. The only noticeable difference is that the Dimensity 720/800U chip has been replaced by the Kirin 710A SoC. At present, there is no word on the pricing and release date of the Nova 8 SE 4G.

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Vivo V23e 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC goes official in Thailand

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Jeet

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Nov 24, 2021

After a few leaks, Vivo has now finally launched its new V-series smartphone in Thailand — Vivo V23e 5G. This is a 5G variant of the Vivo V23e that was first launched in Vietnam earlier this month as the successor of the Vivo V21e.

The smartphone features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Internally, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM.

It packs 128GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot that allows you to further expand the storage capacity up to 1TB. There’s also an on-screen fingerprint sensor as an additional security measure.

The phone features a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, the device has a 44-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, USB Type-C port, and GPS. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own FunTouch OS 12. The device is powered by a 4,050mAh battery that comes with support for 44W fast charging technology.

The Vivo V23e 5G comes in two color options in Thailand — Sunshine Coast and Moonlight Shadow. The phone is priced at THB 12,999 which is around $390 and is now available for pre-order with sales set to start from 1st December.

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Lenovo AIO520 All-In-One PC with 23.8-inch FHD display, Core i5, 16GB RAM launched in China

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Jeet

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Nov 24, 2021

Lenovo has launched its new All-in-One computer in the Chinese market — Lenovo AIO520 which comes in White and Black colors. The product, which is priced at 5,499 yuan (approximately $860) is currently up for pre-order through JD.com.

The new Lenovo AIO520 features a 23.8-inch Full HD display that offers a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 72% NTSC color gamut, and a viewing angle of 178-degrees. It offers a 96 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the narrow bezels measuring 2mm.

On top of the display is a 720p webcam that comes with built-in dual noise reduction microphones for effectively reducing the impact of the surrounding environment. It supports uplink and downlink, one-way, omnidirectional intelligent noise reduction, and ensures that the voice communication is clear.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core i5-11320H processor which is built using a 10nm process and packs four cores, eight threads, with a maximum clock speed of 4.5GHz.

It comes with integrated Intel Iris Xe high-performance graphics, built-in 96 stream processor units with performance close to MX450. The device packs 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD for storage.

The bottom part of the computer is designed with a portable hard disk compartment design, which can be used to quickly insert and remove 2.5-inch hard disks without the need for any kind of tools.

It also comes with Harman Cardon customized audio system. There are four USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and an RJ45 port for Gigabit Ethernet. Lenovo says that this new AIO520 all-in-one computer is eco-designed and uses EU green-certified materials supplemented with special craftsmanship, which is environment-friendly.

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OPPO K9x launch date could be nearing, key specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

A mysterious OPPO phone with model number PCGM10 was certified by the TENAA and 3C agencies of China recently. The “09-K” branding on the back panel of the device revealed that it could be an upcoming K9 series smartphone. Fresh information shared by a Chinese tipster states that it will be debuting in the Chinese market with the OPPO K9x name.

OPPO K9x specifications (Rumored)

According to the leaker, the 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display of the OPPO K9x will support a 120Hz refresh. The display is likely to be flanked with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

It will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. The handset will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for a 30W VOOC 4.0 enhanced flash charger.

The rear shell of the device will have a 64-megapixel OmniVision main camera, which will be coupled with a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for macro and depth shots.

The TENAA listing of the device had revealed the smartphone measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 191 grams. It will come with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage, ColorOS based Android 11, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The tipster claimed that the OPPO K9x will go on sale by Dec. 12. It may come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,499 Yuan (~$234), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,699 Yuan (~$266), and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 1,899 Yuan (~$297). The K9x is similar to the Realme Q3 phone that went official in the first half of 2021. It came with Snapdragon 750G chip and a 48-megapixel main camera. The other specs of both phones are identical.

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Samsung chooses Texas for its new $17 billion chip manufacturing plant in the United States

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Nov 24, 2021

Samsung, which is among the leading chipset manufacturers, is gearing up to set up its new chip production plant in the United States. For that, the South Korean giant had shortlisted two potential locations.

Now, the company has officially confirmed that it has chosen a site close to the city of Tylor in Texas for its new chip manufacturing plant. For this, Samsung will be making an investment of $17 billion — its biggest-ever in the United States.

The plant is expected to create some 2,000 technology industry jobs, with construction starting early next year. It is expected to be operational by the second half of 2024.

Kinam Kim, chief executive of Samsung electronics device solutions said: “With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.”

It has also been announced from the governor’s office that the company would get a $27 million grant for creating jobs in the state. Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of chips with more than 20,000 employees across the US.

The new chips made at this new Texas facility will be used in a range of technologies and devices, including mobile phones, 5G, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence, among others.

Earlier, a proposed resolution posted on the Taylor city’s website showed that for the land Samsung will use, it is set to be offered a grant equivalent to 92.5% of assessed property tax for 10 years, 90% for the following 10 years, and then 85% in the 10 years after that.

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OPPO Reno7, 7 Pro, 7 SE specifications emerge through TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

The OPPO Reno7 series will debut tomorrow in China. Ahead of the launch, the Reno7 SE, Reno 7, and Reno7 Pro have appeared in the database of the TENAA certification site with all the major specs.

OPPO Reno7 SE specifications

The OPPO smartphone with model number PFCM00 will launch tomorrow with the theReno7 SE moniker. Its dimensions are 160.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and it weighs 171 grams. Its front side will be flanked with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and it will be backed by a 4,390mAh rated (4,500mAh typical value) battery. It has 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. For photography, it has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

OPPO Reno7 specifications

The OPPO phone with the PFJM10 model number is the Reno7. The device measures 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm and weighs 185 grams. It features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen and a 4,390mAh rated (4,500mAh typical value) battery. It will arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will house the Sony IMX709 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (OmniVision OV64B) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

OPPO Reno7 Pro specifications

TENAA confirms that the Reno7 Pro’s model number is PFDM00. It measures 158.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and weighs 180 grams. The handset houses a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery. Its combined battery size is said to be 4,500mAh. It will also come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. For selfies, it will possess the Sony IMX709 32-megapixel front camera. Its rear shell be fitted with a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

Rumors have it that the display of the Reno7 series of smartphones will offer a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 900, Snapdragon 778G, and Dimensity 1200-Max chip. These phones are expected to come with support for 33W, 60W, and 65W fast charging, respectively. The trio will come in colors like black, blue, and gold.

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Google Pixel 6a camera details leaked, flagship-grade chip tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

The recently released CAD renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 6a revealed that its design will be similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. A fresh report by 9to5 Google has revealed some key information on the chipset and cameras of the Pixel 6a.

The new report states that the Pixel 6a’s rear camera setup will include a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera. It is the same camera sensor that was made available on older Pixel phones from Pixel 3 that debuted in 2018 to Pixel 5a from this year.

The 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor. The latter may function as an ultrawide camera. For selfies, the device will feature an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 front-facing camera. These cameras show that its photography prowess will not be as good as Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro.

Google Pixel 6a CAD renders by 91mobiles/Steve Hemmerstoffer

The report further states that the Pixel 6a mid-ranger will be equipped with the Google Tensor GS101 chip, which fuels the Pixel 6 duo flagship phones. The other details of the phone are under wraps.

The Pixel 6a renders showed that it will be featuring a punch-hole display on the front. Its rear shell will feature a dual-tone design and a horizontal camera bar. At present, there is no information on the launch date of the device.

The Pixel 5a was announced in August this year. Hence, there is a possibility that the search giant may announce the Pixel 6a at least six months after the launch of the Pixel 5a. Hence, it appears that the handset may break cover by Q1 2022.

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Redmi 10 2022 camera details appear, bags multiple certifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2021

Last week, tipster Kacper Skrzypek spotted the Redmi 10 2022 moniker at the IMEI database. It was found that model numbers such as 21121119SG and 22011119UY are associated with the Redmi 10 2022. The tipster has shared some information on the cameras of the Redmi 10 2022. At the same time, the handset has bagged several certifications indicating that it may go official soon.

The Redmi 10 2022 with model number 21121119SG has been certified by Indonesian certification sites such as TKDN and SDPPI. It has also bagged certifications from Europe’s EEC, Singapore’s IMDA, and TUV. A variant with model number 21121119VL has also appeared in TUV’s database.

Redmi 10 2022 also appears on TKDN, EEC, TUV & IMDA certification. pic.twitter.com/m9TML3Smcu

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 23, 2021

According to Skrzypek, the Redmi 10 2022’s rear camera setup will include a Samsung S5KJN1 or OmniVision OV50C40 50-megapixel primary camera, a Sony IMX355 8-megapixel lens, and an OmniVision OV02B1B or GalaxyCore GC02M1B 2-megapixel camera. The tipster speculates that this device could be similar to the Redmi 10, which debuted in August.

The Redmi 10 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS.

The Helio G88 chip powers the Redmi 10 with up 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The same device is available with Redmi 10 Prime moniker in India.

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Xiaomi posts impressive Q3 2021 financials, TV brand maintains dominance for 11 straight quarters

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 24, 2021

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi had announced in November 2020 that its smart TV brand was leading the Chinese TV market for seven straight quarters as of Q3 2020. One year after, the company still continues its dominance, extending it to 11 consecutive quarters in Q3 2021. This was made known by the company when it announced its financial report for the third quarter of the current year.

The financial report shows the company maintained a solid performance despite the chip shortage and other challenges that could have hampered its sales performance. The report also reveals that Xiaomi raked in total revenue of 78.1 billion yuan. This represents an 8.2% Year-on-Year growth. The Chinese giant also posted an adjusted net profit of 5.176 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.4%.

In the first three quarters, Xiaomi disclosed that its accumulated R&D expenditure was RMB9.3 billion, an increase of 51.4%. Xiaomi also hinted that it has got over 14,000 employees under its R&D section. This is said to account for 44% of its entire workforce.

Apart from maintaining its dominance in the smart TV segment, leading the market for 11 consecutive quarters. Xiaomi is said to control about 50% of the Chinese OLED TV market.

Black Friday Deals: Up to 30% OFF on Gimbals at Hohem Store

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Nov 24, 2021

Hohem is a global technology company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling gimbals and stabilizers for smartphones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, etc. With a varied product line that includes Gimbals, Stabilizers, Smartphone heads, Action Camera heads, professional SLR heads, etc, the company offers advanced tech solutions and accessories for content creators and movie makers.

The company which was established in 2014, engages in R&D, design, manufacture, production, and distribution of hand-held PTZ stabilizers. Some of their achievements include making the first gimbal with crowdfunding of over one million dollars on Indiegogo, the world’s lightest 3-axis smartphone gimbal, world’s first built-in AI vision sensor smartphone gimbal, etc.

Known for its quality products, affordable pricing, fast delivery, and great after-sale services, Hohem technology exports its products to more than 50 countries across the globe.

Black Friday Deals:

Hohem is giving up to 30% OFF on its gimbals under its Black Friday Sale. The sale starts on 22 November and ends on 28 November, CST. So let’s check out some of their interesting deals and offers.

Hohem gimbal official store: https://bit.ly/3GYiKd3

iSteady V2 3-Axis Gimbal

Retail Price: $129.99 Discounted Price $102.99

USP: AI Smartphone Gimbal with Built-in AI Vision Sensor

Buy link: https://bit.ly/3kleQ43

Key Features:

Ultralight and foldable
3-axis stabilization
AI vision sensor for physical tracking
Gesture control
Moment mode
Quick Roll switch
Built-in LED video light – 3 adjustable brightness levels
Emergency Power Bank – up to 9 hrs battery life

iSteady Mobile+

Retail Price: $99.99 Discounted Price $78.99

USP: 3-Axis Gimbal for iOS and Android

Buy link: https://bit.ly/3mYh4YZ

Key Features:

Compatible with most smartphones
CCD Anti-Shake
Optical Stabilization and Motion Speed Auto-Adaptation
Face & Object Tracking
3 High-Torque Brushless Motors
Modes: Slow motion, time-lapse, beauty, 360-degree panorama, etc
Battery: Up to 12 hours
Can also be used as Emergency Power Bank

iSteady Pro 4

Retail Price: $99.99 Discounted Price $70.99

USP: IPX4 Splashproof action camera gimbal

Buy link: https://bit.ly/3GYiKd3

Key Features:

GoPro wireless control
Quick installation
IPX4 Splashproof
3-axis Stabilization
iSteady 5.0 Anti-shaking Algorithm
Battery: up to 14 hrs
Compatibility: GoPro Hero 10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3, DJI OSMO Action, Insta360 ONE R (4K & 1-Inch), SONY RX0, etc
Built-in Power Bank

You can check out other interesting deals and discounts given by Hohem under its Black Friday Sale here.

https://bit.ly/3GYiKd3

Please note that this Black Friday Sale starts on 22 November and ends on 28 November. The discounts are applicable only on their gimbals. Accessories are not included in the Black Friday Sale. This is a limited-time offer. So grab your discounted gimbals asap.

Moto G200 vs Realme GT Neo2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 23, 2021

Motorola surprised everyone by launching a new flagship from the G series: the Moto G200 5G. Motorola started to compete in the flagship killer segment only this year by releasing the Moto Edge 20 Pro, but is it already able to challenge the best manufacturers of flagship killers? In order to answer this question, we decided to compare it to the best flagship killers from Xiaomi and Realme. After the comparison with the Xiaomi 11T, here is another comparison between the specifications of Motorola Moto G200 5G and Realme GT Neo2. Each of these devices has its pro and cons different from each other: here, you will hopefully learn which one is the best for you.

Motorola Moto G200 5G vs Realme GT Neo2

	Motorola Moto G200 5G	Realme GT Neo2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	168.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 202 g	162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 199 g
DISPLAY	6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), LCD	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11	Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, water-repellent	5G, dual SIM

Design

The NEO Green color option of the Realme GT Neo2 is very attractive due to its verdant shade you rarely see in smartphones and a vertical stripe going down its back. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G200 5G is another good-looking phone as it comes without a rectangular camera module and it only has three sensors placed in the back cover. The Realme GT Neo2 is more compact because it packs a smaller display, and this is an important added value for those who want a better device to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket. Moto G200 5G has a water-repellent design, so it should be able to withstand water splashes.

Display

If you need the best display in terms of image quality, then you should opt for the Realme GT Neo2 without thinking twice. Unlike the Motorola Moto G200 5G, it has an AMOLED display showing richer colors and deeper blacks. Further, it has the HDR10+ certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. Another important added value is definitely the presence of stereo speakers providing a richer audio experience. But if you are a gamer, you might prefer the Motorola Moto G200 5G for two reasons: the first is the high 144 Hz refresh rate, and the second is the wider 6.8-inch panel. Note that Moto G200 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, while Realme GT Neo2 has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Specs & Software

The most powerful device of this comparison is the Motorola Moto G200 5G because it is powered by a better processor: the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform that is currently the best SoC by Qualcomm. The Realme GT Neo2 offers a higher amount of RAM (up to 12 GB), but its chipset is the weaker Snapdragon 870 built at 7 nm. You won’t notice the difference between Snapdragon 888+ and Snapdragon 870 in daily use, but if you are a hardcore gamer, then having a device with Snapdragon 888+ inside makes more sense. The operating system is Android 11 in both cases, but on the Moto G200 5G it is a version of Android 11 close to the stock one, while the Realme GT Neo2 is customized by Realme UI.

Camera

The camera department is slightly more interesting on the Motorola Moto G200 5G. First of all, it has a better main camera with a 108 MP resolution which is able to capture a higher level of detail. Further, even its 16 MP front camera should be better due to a brighter focal aperture. Both the devices are midrange camera phones, so do not expect an incredible photo quality in low light conditions. But they click great photos when there is light around.

Read More: Xiaomi 11T series will launch as the Redmi K40S series in China in November

Battery

The Realme GT Neo2 and the Motorola Moto G200 5G have the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Realme GT Neo2 should offer a longer battery life because its display is more efficient. Further, the Realme GT Neo2 charges faster thanks to 65W SuperDart charging technology.

Price

The starting price of the Motorola Moto G200 5G in the global market is €599/$674, while the Realme GT Neo2 starts from €449/$505. With the Realme GT Neo2, you get a higher value for money as it offers a better display, faster charging, and similar specifications for a way more affordable price. But do not underestimate the Moto G200 5G because it has superior hardware and camera.

Motorola Moto G200 5G vs Realme GT Neo2: PRO and CONS

Motorola Moto G200 5G

PRO

Better chipset
144 Hz refresh rate
Wider display
Better front camera

CONS

LCD display

Realme GT Neo2

PRO

AMOLED display
Faster charging
Up to 12 GB of RAM
Stereo speakers

CONS

Inferior chipset

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Anker’s Soundcore Life Q35 launched in India; features ANC, & 60-hour battery life

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2021

Anker’s Soundcore brand has launched its latest audio offering in the Indian market – the Soundcore Life Q35 wireless headphones. The Life Q35 comes on the heels of the successful launch of the Life Q30 recently. The Soundcore Life Q35 over-the-ear headphones come with several advanced functionalities like advanced active noise cancellation, sound customization, and 60-hour battery life.

Soundcore is an arm of Anker and the Life Q35 is another signature offering by the company. It is equipped with 40mm silk diaphragm drivers, it supports LDAC technology which is a bit more advanced than Bluetooth. The hybrid ANC can filter out noise interference for a great listening experience. There are up to four modes in the Life Q35, with the ANC mode offering up to 40 hours of battery life. Users can personalize their experience with the equalization settings, and the device can give up to 4 hours of playback on a 5-minute charge.

The Soundcore Life Q35 is retailing in India for Rs. 9,999 (~$134), while the Life Q30 is sold at Rs. 7,999 (~$108) and they come in pink and black colors respectively. Users can obtain the product via Flipkart and it comes with an 18-month warranty.

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Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Hipee Smart Health Neckband takes care of neck and shoulder pains

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2021

The advent of the digital era has brought with it several posture-related problems associated with the cervical spine. This has been further exacerbated by the pandemic which kept scores working from home, under sitting conditions that may not be ideal. This is coupled with the fact that people use mobile phones a lot regardless of their locations and this hasn’t helped in keeping them safe from neck and shoulder pain.

Xiaomi Youpin has now launched a new product under crowdfunding dubbed HiPee Smart Health Neck Ring. The smart neck ring monitors and corrects the posture in real time 24 hours a day, and gets rid of the troubles of back pain.

Improper sitting posture and lowering your head on the table are often unconscious movements, which are difficult to correct subjectively. Smart neckbands help you correct wrong postures, allowing people who are troubled by hunchbacks or unattractive postures to know whether their postures are correct anytime and anywhere through reminders.

The HiPee Smart Health Neckband has independently developed an AI algorithm, which senses posture changes in front, back, left, and right 360°, real-time monitoring, reminding everyone to bend down unconsciously when they work and play with mobile phones.

In addition, the HiPee Smart Health Neckband also has somatosensory games, so that everyone can exercise while playing. Through the high-precision motion sensor located in the spine, it can recognize body movements, monitor the bending direction and tilt angle of the spine, and generate linkage in the game world. Virtual and reality are intertwined, allowing everyone to move their bodies while having fun.

It can also connect to the WeChat applet via Bluetooth, and can simultaneously record the number of wrong postures per day, whether the body ratio is normal, the time distribution of the hunchback, and the pressure on the spine, etc.

The neckband is priced at 299 yuan (~$47) but is on offer for 199 yuan (~$31) during the crowdfunding period.

Android 10 announced for the six-year-old Fairphone 2

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 23, 2021

The Dutch company Fairphone, famous for its modular phones and ethical practices, announced that their 2015 model Fairphone 2 would be updated to Android 10. The announcement raises the bar for other Android-based OEMs in terms of sustained support.

Our 6-yr-old Fairphone 2 is being upgraded to Android 10. That’s 7 years of software support! An industry first for an Android device! 🙌 Together with the open source community we built the operating system. Proving it is possible to put sustainability at the heart of tech. 🌿 pic.twitter.com/TuUjJWTi5J

— Fairphone (@Fairphone) November 23, 2021

Fairphone is gearing up to update its 6-year-old Fairphone 2 from Android 9 pie to Android 10. The phone on release came with Android 5 pre-installed and has received three Android updates (skipped Android 8 Oreo) since. The beta testing for Android 10 has begun, and the company expects to release a stable version by early 2022.

The company stays true to its motto of ethical and sustainable smartphones by providing seven years of software support and modular, replaceable components like screens, batteries, and even the camera module.

You would be correct to think that Android 10 is two generations behind the latest and greatest Android 12 and therefore is nothing special, but with most smartphone companies promising Android update support for three years after the launch of the device, getting a major Android update for a six-year-old smartphone certainly is an impressive thing.

Thankfully, some companies are raising the bar. Samsung now supports almost all of its phones with three Android upgrades and four years of security patches. Google now offers a slightly better program of three upgrades and five years of patches (only for the Pixel 6 series right now). Things are improving; however, an excessive number of companies still treat aftermarket software support as a pointless endeavor.

For those wondering what this 2015 phone is capable of, the Fairphone 2 features a 5-inch 1080×1920 IPS display with a pixel density of 446ppi. Under the hood is a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Fairphone 2 on the rear packs an 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. A 2420mAh non-removable battery powers the device.

Nothing to write home about in 2021, but a testament to prove what can be possible if a company cares.

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iPhone 13 series demand rises in the U.S. due to lack of Samsung phones in the market

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 23, 2021

According to the latest Wave7 research report, the global chip shortage is doing a number on Samsung‘s smartphone market share in the U.S. This is due to the short supply of high-end Samsung Galaxy phones, which has helped increase demand for the Apple iPhone 13 line.

The research was conducted as a survey with 40 representatives of the major carriers, namely Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. This report aimed to shed light on the sales of smartphones for October by the carriers mentioned above in the United States.

Survey-October-wave7 — Image via PhoneArena

According to 65% of the store representatives, the demand for the iPhone 13 series is higher in October when compared to the demand for iPhone 12 for the same month last year.

Last month, the iPhone made up 72% of Verizon’s smartphone sales, while Samsung accounted for 23%. For AT&T, this number was 76% in favor of iPhone sales, compared to 20% of the Samsung sales. T-Mobile sales also favored Apple, with 66% of iPhones sold against 26% of Samsung devices.

Availability of the iPhone 13 has improved as of November 20th, with plenty of inventory in stock for the iPhone 13 base model. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max shipping dates are pushed into December.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max was the top iPhone 13 model, responsible for 20% of sales at Verizon and AT&T and 13% at T-Mobile. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was the top-selling phone for Samsung in the month of October. 62% of the carrier reps said that the S21 Ultra was among their top three sellers, while 42% stated that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was among their top three selling models for the month. Reps say that the iPhone 13 Pro Max and larger-screened phones are doing well as they are being used for video conferences during the pandemic.

With Samsung models in short supply, T-Mobile reps stated that they are offering six OnePlus models as Android alternatives to Samsung. Google Pixel models saw their shares at Verizon and AT&T rise from 1% in September to 3% in October, the phones were released on October 28th, which was too late to impact the survey, and next month’s report will give us much more information.

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OnePlus 10 Pro specs leak reveals 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC, 12GB RAM, and more

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2021

OnePlus has been working on its next-generation flagship smartphone and the renders of the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro have already surfaced online. Now, we have got information about the phone’s key specifications.

As per the latest leak coming from 91Mobiles, the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone features a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole on the left side of the screen, similar to its predecessor.

Under the hood, the device will come powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen1 chipset, which was earlier rumored to be called the Snapdragon 898 SoC. It is expected to pack 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, with support for a microSD card slot for expanding the capacity.

The new report reveals that the phone will feature a Hasselblad-branded triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper which is an upgrade compared to the usual 16-megapixel snapper. It is said to be running the latest Android 12 operating system with OxygenOS 12. The phone will come powered by a 5,000Amh battery and is rumored to have 125W fast charging support.

If the recently reported timeline is anything to go by, then the OnePlus 10 Pro will be officially launched in China by the end of January or early February. Later, the device is expected to go official globally in March or April.

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Deal: Get Realme GT Neo 2 for $399 at Giztop

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Daily Deals

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Nov 23, 2021

Realme GT Neo 2 which generally retails for $450 is now available for $399 only at Giztop.

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Realme GT Neo 2 at $399 @Giztop

Realme GT Neo 2 features a 6.62” 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage.

On the back, you have a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. And for your selfies, you can find a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, Realme GT Neo 2 supports 65W SuperDart Flash charging. It runs on the Android 11 based Realme UI 2 and comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Fitted with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos game support, Realme GT Neo 2, comes with a dedicated GT mode that offers leapfrog performance while gaming with enhanced image quality, 4D in-game vibrations, faster loading time, dynamic sound effects, and more.

Generally retailing for $450, you can now buy Realme GT Neo 2 for $399 only at the Black Friday 2021 Sale at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 128GB Black and Yellow color variant. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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