Oukitel RT1 rugged slate debuts packing a 10,000mAh battery, IP68 and IP69K ratings

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Nov 25, 2021

The Hakii Ice TWS earbud is an exciting product with several great features. It has arguably the most iconic design yet for a pair of earbuds. It has a double shot molded case that makes the earbuds look like items preserved in ice. The outer layer and the textured inner layer of the case combine to create a beautiful optical illusion when light rays fall on it.

The Hakii Ice TWS earbuds seem to have taken the design of the earbuds’ case to another innovative level. The product is the culmination of extensive research in delivering the ultimate charging case for TWS earbuds. The device is also a masterpiece on several fronts. It supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, has 13mm drivers, and offers up to 7 hours of entertainment on a single charge. In addition, the Hakii Ice TWS earbuds come with low latency and use deep neural networks (DNN) to accomplish noise canceling. The Hakii Ice TWS earbuds rely on machine learning methodology to actively cancel noise for an excellent audio experience.

The case of the Hakii Ice TWS earbuds is created from several material tests to provide an optimal balance between strength, aesthetic appeal, lightness, and heat resistance. The case is also transparent and was manufactured through the double-shot injection molding process. It is highly probable that Hakii could be nicking another award for its design of the ornamental case for the earbuds.

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Micromax might launch a new smartphone in India on December 15: Tipster

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Nov 25, 2021

Lately, the Indian smartphone company Micromax has gone silent after their last release of the budget-oriented In 2b device back in July. But the company may soon break its silence.

According to tipster Hridesh Mishra (@HkMicromax), Micromax could launch a new smartphone in India around December 15. It is currently unknown what device the company will launch at the end of the year as the leaker didn’t provide any finer details.

Previous leaks have suggested that Micromax has been working on a model number E7748_64, which is believed to be the Pro variant of their In Note 1 smartphone, launched back in November 2020.

The supposed Micromax In Note 1 Pro is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 chipset, which is an upgrade from the In note 1, which sports a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. The Helio G90 is also paired with the more powerful Mali-G76 MC4 GPU. The phone is expected to improve its RAM and storage capacity compared to the IN note 1, which features a 4GB+64GB setup.

The upcoming phone could even be an entirely different device as no further reports have surfaced regarding the Micromax In Note 1 Pro in months. With November almost coming to an end, we expect to hear more about the supposed launch. Until then, we advise you to take this news with a pinch of salt.

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Huawei opens its largest Health Lab in China to boost its smart wearables R&D efforts

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Nov 25, 2021

Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei, in its growing support for the development of smart health and fitness wearable devices, has opened its largest health lab yet. The Huawei Health Lab facility is located in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China is the culmination of investment to the tune of 200 million yuan ($) by Huawei in support of research and development of smart wearables.

The latest Huawei Health Lab facility is the company’s largest of such labs and will support up to 80 simulation tests covering the entire gamut of the development of smart wearables. The facility will house Huawei’s important R&D teams carrying out cutting-edge research into human health and fitness in tandem with the development of Huawei’s smart wearable products. The new lab adds much-needed capacity and potential to Huawei’s existing lab in Xi’an, China which focuses on innovative applications for health and fitness.

In a statement released by Huawei, it says the new Huawei Health Lab aims to become a world-class health and fitness technology institute dedicated to products, standards, certifications, and industry incubation activities. The state-of-the-art Huawei Health Lab facility will support the research and development of new wearable technologies for expanded and robust health monitoring. The plateau blood oxygen simulation laboratory inside the new facility is capable of replicating high-altitude environments to provide groundbreaking tests on oxygen levels saturation and its impact on body functions.

The Huawei Health Lab has all the facilities needed to observe and measure body changes at different altitudes under different climatic conditions. The quantum of data generated from the laboratory is bound to drive cutting-edge research and development of wearable products that Huawei says are critical for health and fitness monitoring. In addition, the health and fitness incubation area of the facility allows for all-scenario simulation of health experiences and services, including micro-physical examination, digital sports, and home fitness, according to the company.

Huawei hopes its massive investment in the Health Lab will drive its development of innovative wearables which are increasingly becoming a critical health gadget for all segments of the population. The company also provided a video tour and images of the magnificent 4,680 square meters Health Lab in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China.

OnePlus RT spotted on OnePlus Care app in India hinting to an imminent launch

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Nov 25, 2021

Yesterday, we reported on the tipped Indian launch date of the upcoming OnePlus RT, which is said to release on December 16th. A new report has found the upcoming phone listed on the OnePlus care app, further solidifying the nearing launch.

OnePlus RT care app — Image via 91mobiles

For those unaware, the OnePlus 9RT will be launching in India under the name of OnePlus RT.

91mobiles, in collaboration with reliable tipster Mukul Sharma, has shared a screenshot of the Indian version of the Official OnePlus Care app, which shows the OnePlus 9RT listed in the app. The name is likely a placeholder and might later be replaced with the OnePlus RT moniker. This listing all but confirms the smartphone coming to the Indian market and is indicative of an imminent launch.

OnePlus RT specs

We know from earlier reports that the OnePlus 9RT was rebranded as the OnePlus RT in India. Therefore, their specs are also predicted to be the same. As such, the OnePlus RT 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.

Moving on to the camera department, the rear module packs a 50MP primary + 16MP wide-angle + 2MP macro camera setup. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie shooter fitted within a left-aligned punch-hole. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus RT will come in Nano Silver and Hacker Black colors and is expected to be priced under Rs. 40,000 ($536).

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Best Black Friday Earbuds Deals 2021 on Amazon US

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Nov 25, 2021

This is the best time of the year to get tech products, and this includes your favorite set of earbuds. Whether its a premium set of earbuds from Sony or Sennheiser or Apple AirPods or even a budget set of earbuds from Anker, there are plenty of discounts on products from every single category. So, let’s take a quick look at some of the Best Black Friday Earbuds on discount this week!

Best Black Friday Earbuds Deal 2021

Earbuds	MSP	Sale Price	BUY LINK
Sony WF-1000XM4	~~$280~~	$248	Buy at Amazon US
SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2	~~$200~~	$195	Buy at Amazon US
Apple AirPods Pro	~~$189~~	$159 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US
Powerbeats Pro	~~$179~~	$149 (+$10 Gift Card)	Buy at Amazon US
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 TWS	~~$129~~	$119 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US
OnePlus Buds Pro	~~$149~~	$119.99	Buy at Amazon US
Razer Hammer TWS 2nd Gen	~~$129~~	$99.99 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US
Beat Studio Buds	~~$149~~	$99.99	Buy at Amazon US
Echo Buds 2nd Gen	~~$119~~	$69.99 ($50 OFF)	Buy at Amazon US
Jabra Elite 75t	~~$140~~	$79	Buy at Amazon US
Sony WI-XB400 (Neckband)	~~$49~~	$28	Buy at Amazon US
Skullcandy Jib True Wireless	~~$30~~	$19.99 (Lowest)	Buy at Amazon US

BEST Premium Earbuds Deals on Black Friday 2021

There are three extremely popular earbuds in the premium category in 2021, one from Sony, SENNHEISER, and Apple each. All three earbuds have got a pretty good discount this week, making it a good time to grab one.

Sony’s WF-1000XM4 is known for its exceptional sound quality and ANC and they get a solid $30 discount this week.
SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 has always been directly compared to Sony’s XM4’s because of its rich sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and relatively long battery life. But these earbuds are now cheaper than the XM4’s, despite the average discount this week. The Momentum True Wireless 2 is now down to $195.
Apple’s AirPods Pro has always been a fan favorite, especially among iPhone users. Now, these ANC earbuds are down to just $159, the lowest we’ve seen so far.

BEST Mid-Range Earbuds Deals on Black Friday 2021

Powerbeats Pro is popular among those who like to be active throughout the day. These earbuds offer 9 hours of battery and are IPX4 certified, making them ideal for your workouts. These earbuds have got a solid $50 discount from its regular price and are available for just $149.99 for a limited period.
If you are looking for earbuds that can do it all – you can get the Galaxy Buds Pro which is down to $119 from the usual $149 price tag. While the ANC is average, these Samsung earbuds offer really good sound quality and long battery life at a pretty affordable price tag. If you’ve got a Samsung phone, this is the earbuds to get around $100.
The OnePlus Buds Pro is also down to just $119 on Amazon. These earbuds have a unique look with a dual-tone matte + glossy finish and come with excellent sound quality. Even the ANC is above average in this price segment. For $119, this would be a good add-on to your smartphone, especially, if it is from OnePlus.
The second-gen Razer Hammerhead TWS is a huge improvement when it comes to sound quality and ANC. But of course, the biggest selling point of these earbuds will always be the Razer Chroma RGB. And these earbuds are down to just $99.99 this week from the usual $129.
Beats Studio Buds is your entry into the world of Beats. The earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and decent ANC for its price. And it comes in a bright RED shade which doesn’t need an RGB light to stand out either. They usually retail for $129 but are now down to $99.99.

BEST Budget Earbuds Deals on Black Friday 2021

Looking for something cheaper? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Echo Buds 2nd-gen gets a huge discount this week, bringing it down to just $69.99 ($50 OFF). This makes it a steal considering it brings wonderful sound quality, and above-average ANC. And if you are a fan of Alexa, you’ll love this even further.
Jabra Elite 75t is a fan favorite and th is week, its down to its lowest – $79.99 from the usual $130 price tag! These earbuds are made for people on the move, offer good sound quality with exceptional bass, and is unsurprisingly sweat and dust proof.
The $45 Sony WI-XB400 neckband headphones are very popular among budget users and its now down to just $28, a steal at this price tag.
If you want something even cheaper, you can get the Skullcandy JIB TWS which is down to its lowest at $19.99, from the usual $29.99. Its IPX4 rated, comes in multiple colors, and offers up to 6 hours of battery life per charge.

So these were the best earbuds deals for Black Friday 2021. You can check out more Black Friday deals from this link here.

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Tecno POP 5 LTE goes official in Philippines and Pakistan for ₱4,599/ Rs.15,000

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Nov 25, 2021

Chinese phone maker Tecno recently launched the POP 5C and POP 5P budget phones in the market. Today, in addition to the series, the company has launched all-new Tecno POP 5 LTE in the Pakistani and Philippines market.

The Tecno POP 5 LTE has gone official without any official announcements however, it is listed on the Philippines Shopee page and one of Pakistan’s retail stores. The smartphone is priced at ₱4,599 in the Philippines and Rs.15,000 in Pakistan for the sole 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. It comes in two colour variants – Deep Sea Luster and Ice Blue.

The smartphone comes with a polycarbonate body and flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ Dot Notch display. The screen has a 60Hz refresh rate and a thin-bezel design on all three corners except for the bottom. At the bottom, it has a thicker chin.

Moving to the rear, it has a dual-camera system with an 8MP main sensor and a 0.3MP depth-sensing lens. Upfront, it has a 5MP selfie lens with a dedicated flashlight. Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC SC9863 chipset paired with PowerVR GE8322 GPU.

It has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 128GB. It packs a 5,000mAh battery but unfortunately does not have any fast charging support. The dual-SIM phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports facial recognition.

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Black Friday Deal: Get Baseus Blade100W Laptop Power Bank for just $58 (Retail Price $80)

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Nov 25, 2021

The Baseus Blade 100W power bank needs no special introduction as it is a beast of a battery that can easily charge up your laptops, tablets, gaming devices, and smartphones. And under the Black Friday 2021 Sale, Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $80 is available at a massively discounted price of $57.99 only at AliExpress. This deal ends soon.

WHERE TO BUY

Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank at $57.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank

Key Features:

Portable power bank for laptops and smartphones
One of the fastest power bank
100W dual-port – Type C
Input : Type-C x 2
Output : Type-C x 2 , USB x 2
BPSII technology – Simultaneous dual port fast charging
20000mAh high capacity battery
18mm thin and 490g lightweight
ABS and PC shell material tough body
Fully charge the power bank in just 90 minutes – with a 65W charger
Compatible with Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Smartwatches, Gaming devices, etc
Compatible Laptops: MacBook Pro 13” & 15”, MacBook 12”, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Lenovo Yoga 920, Lenovo ThinkPad T470, X270, X1C 7th, E595, S3-490, Dell Latitude 5300, 7300, 5480, Dell XPS 13, E7480, InSpiron 13, etc
Compatible with Lenovo XiaoXin Pro
Advanced NTC temperature sensing technology
Multiple safety protections and certifications

Generally retailing for $80, you can now buy Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank for $57.99 only, at the Black Friday Sale 2021 at AliExpress. If you had missed this offer in the Double 11 sale then this is a great time to grab this deal. Do note that this is a limited-time offer.

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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Black Friday Deal: Get OnePlus Nord N200 at its lowest price yet on Amazon US

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Nov 25, 2021

Under the Black Friday 2021 sale, the OnePlus Store is giving out a huge discount on OnePlus Nord N200 5G. The smartphone which generally retails for $240 is now available at a discounted price of $199.99 only at Amazon US.

WHERE TO BUY

OnePlus Nord N200 5G at $199.99 @Amazon US

OnePlus Nord N200 5G

Key Features:

6.49” Full HD display, 90Hz refresh rate
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM (expandable)
Snapdragon 480 chipset
Rear Camera: 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 16MP, F2.05
5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
Side mounted fingerprint sensor
3.5mm headphone jack
USB Type-C interface

Please note that this is the lowest price yet offered by the OnePlus store for Nord N200 on Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer. So grab this offer before it expires.

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Yadea launches new low-cost KS3 e-scooter with front suspension, priced at $569

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Nov 25, 2021

Electric scooter manufacturer Yadea has launched a new handy, lightweight, and low-cost e-scooter. The Yadea KS3 electric scooter is a clear departure from the heavier and more expensive e-scooters that the company had been producing before now. These include the Yadea KS5 and K35 Pro e-scooters.

The Yadea KS3 is a scaled-down version of the more expensive, powerful, and heavier Yadea e-scooters. It is designed for riders who need to carry it by hand when they reach their destination, hence no fear of lack of parking space and theft. It is a foldable scooter weighing just under 15kg with a carrying capacity of about 100kg. It can reach a top speed of 25km/h and has a 500W rear motor providing the needed power.

The Yadea KS3 e-scooter is priced at $569 and can be gotten via Amazon. The KS3 competes favorably with the e-scooters within its price range. It also boasts of some added features that will draw further attention to it. The Yadea KS3 has a front suspension which helps to smoothen the ride, especially in undulating and rough surfaces. The 8.5×2.4-inch tires do not need to be inflated and remove the possibility of having a flat tire. The tires have a minimum wear capacity of about 5,000km. With a stated range of 30km on a single charge, the tires could last more than 150 full charges spanning several years.

The front drum brake is also an innovative feature in the KS3. The drum brake is maintenance-free and is sealed to better protect it from contamination and damage from the road and the weather elements. The brake drums do not fade under wet conditions; likewise, the rear brake is durable and maintenance-free. The rear brake will charge the battery momentarily during braking while on a commute.

The Yadea KS3 is less expensive than its faster predecessors but is a great vehicle for those needing a handy e-scooter with impressive features for quick commutes.

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Google had planned to ship Pixel 5 with Tensor SoC, Here’s why they didn’t

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Nov 25, 2021

In a recent video, Youtuber Marques Brownlee has revealed that Google had plans to introduce their Tensor chips back in 2020 with the Pixel 5 but didn’t at the last moment.

The smartphone community has always wondered why the Google Pixel 5 featured a Qualcomm 765G SoC, weaker than Pixel 4‘s Snapdragon 855. Well, we might have an answer for you. In a recent video discussing every Google phone, the famous Youtuber Marques Brownlee revealed that Google was working on Tensor for a long time and wanted to release it earlier.

“They were actually planning on Pixel 5 being the first phone with Tensor. But then with Covid and the supply chain issues and a bunch of things getting in the way, at the last second they kinda had to bail on that,” Brownlee claimed.

“But they still wanted to drop a new phone, so they just put a Snapdragon 765G in it, shipped it, called it a day, and kept putting their heads down for Pixel 6.”

Brownlee claimed that through his talks with people at Google, he learned that Google was planning to release the Pixel 5 with a Tensor chipset. But with the global pandemic going on, supply chain and many other issues arose, forcing Google to equip the phone with the midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and wait out the release of their Tensor chip till next year.

So what would a Tensor-equipped Pixel 5 have looked like? For starters, the processor would’ve been a significant improvement over the Snapdragon 765G’s allowing for a smoother performance. We could expect around twice the performance in the GPU department thanks to the Mali-G76 GPU on the Tensor chip.

Alas, the Tensor-based Pixel 5 didn’t see the light of day, but on the other hand, it gave Google more time to mature and optimize the Tensor chip which they offer in the Pixel 6 lineup.

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Black Friday Deal: Echo Buds (2nd Gen) is now at its lowest price at Amazon US

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Nov 25, 2021

Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen is now at its lowest price at Amazon US. The earbud which retails for around $120 is now available at a massively discounted price of $69.99 under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen at $69.99 @Amazon US

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)

Key Features:

Small, lightweight, and comfortable fit
Active Noise Cancellation and Pass-through mode
Advanced chipset powers Alexa and ANC
Dynamic driver for increased bass and treble fidelity
Battery life: 5 hrs playback on a single charge and 15 hrs with case
Supports Alexa hands-free voice assistant
IPX4 water-resistant

At $69.99, Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) is one of the best Black Friday Deals available for budget Earbuds. So grab this super deal before it expires.

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Samsung retakes top spot from Realme in Philippines smartphone market in Q3 2021: Report

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2021

A new report has just revealed that the Philippines smartphone market saw a 9 percent year on year decline in the third quarter of this year. But despite the overall market seeing a slight fall, Samsung managed to regain the top spot in the region.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the South Korean tech giant managed to overtake Realme to become number one in the country in Q3 2021. During this time, the company had a market share of 23 percent, while Realme followed close behind with a market share of 22 percent. Back in Q3 2020, the Chinese smartphone brand had a market share of 23 percent while Samsung accounted for just 15 percent of the market share.

The report added that the company managed to retake the lead thanks to the success of its mid range smartphone offerings. This includes the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A21s, which were among the major contributors during this quarter. On the other hand, Realme continued to strengthen its presence in the e-commerce segment, while Vivo (17 percent), Oppo (15 percent), and Xiaomi (13 percent) took rounded up the top 5 spots.

As per Research Analyst Tanvi Sharma, “Businesses tried to increase the pace of their digital efforts to keep up with the continued expansion of cashless payments and e-commerce. Smartphone brands offered heavy discounts and exclusive schemes in the 9.9 Super Brand Day Sale. Besides, consumers were seen rapidly moving towards 5G-enabled smartphones. E-commerce growth will continue and is expected to sustain a long-term adoption of online channels. Shopee and Lazada are among the top e-commerce platforms, grabbing most online sales.”

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Samsung Galaxy Note series is now history and will never return, new report suggests

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 25, 2021

A new report now suggests that Samsung has decided to do away with the Galaxy Note series completely, halting its development altogether and deeming it history. The series has also been excluded from the 2022 annual production plan, and its design will be incorporated into the next iteration of the Galaxy S series. This is all being done to boost the sales of Samsung’s foldable phones (via ETNews).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra featured — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

News concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note series simply refuses to die out even though it’s been over a year since the last release. The chronicles commenced last year when reports began pouring in about Samsung killing off the Note lineup and letting it get consumed by the S series. However, it was found soon after that the rumors of the Galaxy Note’s demise had been greatly exaggerated, because a Samsung official confirmed that a new Galaxy Note device would be coming in 2021.

But it’s now nearly the end of 2021, and there’s still no sign of any Note series phone launching this year. The only flagship offering from Samsung in 2021 has been the S21 series, with the S21 Ultra from it even coming with stylus pen support.

Regardless, another Samsung official recently confirmed that the release date for a new Galaxy Note device has now been set for 2022. The news does feel a bit out of place considering that the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra device has already been touted to be a true successor to the Note 20 Ultra, complete with a boxy design and an S Pen slot.

Putting things together, it’s almost as if Samsung itself can’t make up its mind about the Note series.

Still, Samsung’s faith in its Fold series is not misplaced at all. The company already managed to sell about 2.3 million foldables around the globe in the first half of 2021. This is not counting the very successful Galaxy Z Flip3 5G which was only released in H2 2021.

Doing away with the Note series should offer Samsung an increased production capacity for its foldables, particularly the Z Flip series – a series that the company plans to sell 13 million units of, next year.

And as for those missing the Galaxy Note series already, it will be heartwarming to know that it’s virtually only the ‘Note’ name that has been dropped. The series’ legacy will live on with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which leaks suggest will be inheriting most of the features from the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and perhaps even offer more.

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OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition launched sporting 30W speakers co-tuned with Dynaudio

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 25, 2021

At the OPPO Reno7 series launch event in China, the company also announced four other products. We have already covered three of those, namely OPPO Enco Free2i, OPPO Enco M32, and OPPO Watch Free NFC. Here in this post, let’s take a look at the fourth product called OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition, which is an upgrade over the vanilla OPPO Smart TV R1 that was released in 2020.

OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO television features a metal unibody design. It sports a 55-inch/65-inch DLED LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, ΔE≈1.5 color accuracy, low blue light mode, and OCEE color enhancement engine.

The TV also supports popular HDR standards like HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Additionally. The 65-inch also has a 60Hz refresh rate with MEMC.

The television is powered by two different quad-core MediaTek chipsets. The 55-inch model has a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, while the 65-inch houses a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU. The GPU (ARM Mali G52 MC1) and RAM (2GB) are identical on two variants but the storage is different. The smaller model has a lower 16GB storage as compared to 32GB storage on the bigger version.

Anyway, both the variants run ColorOS TV operating system with NFC-enabled voice remote control for OPPO Share and Breeno virtual assistant. The duo has dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, and far-field microphones.

The common ports on the two size versions include 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x DTMB, and 1 x LAN. Talking about uncommon ports, the 55-inch model sports 3 x HDMI 2.0, a coaxial digital audio port, and 1 x RCA. On the other hand, the 65-inch version comes with 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), an optical digital audio port, and a mini 3in1 AV.

Lastly, the main highlight of this television is its speakers. It has dual 15W speakers with a maximum output of 30W. These speakers are co-tuned with Dynaudio and they support Dolby Audio.

OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition Price and Availability

The OPPO Smart TV R1 Enjoy Edition will retail at the following price tags in China.

55-inch – ¥3,999 ($626)
65-inch – ¥4,999 ($783)

The television will go on sale for the first time on November 30.

Xiaomi 12 may feature Curved display & symmetrical Stereo Speakers: Tipster

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest flagship handset, the Xiaomi 12. The device is set to launch next month, but prior to its release, a tipster has revealed some details regarding the upcoming smartphone.

According to known Weibo tipster DigitalChatStation (Via SparrowNews), the Chinese tech giant’s next gen premium smartphone will feature a 50 megapixel primary camera that features OIS support along with an ultra wide angle lens and a macro sensor. Furthermore, he added that the curved display on either sides will be the standard on the entire Xiaomi 12 series. The tipster also claimed that the 12 series will arrive with a symmetrical stereo speaker design as well.

In other words, we can expect a dual stereo speaker system. The last generation’s Xiaomi 11 series also featured a dual speaker design, although, the stereo speakers had an asymmetrical design. Unfortunately, this is all the information shares on the Chinese microblogging website. But since it is still an unconfirmed report, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt for now.

As per previous reports, the company is working on a Xiaomi 12X model as well along with the base variant. While the 12X is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, the flagship model is set to be one of the first smartphones to feature the next gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. So stay tuned for more updates, as we will be covering any rumor or report leading up to the launch.

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Black Friday Deal: TicWatch E3 is at its lowest price ever at AliExpress

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Nov 25, 2021

TicWatch E3 Smartwatch which generally retails for $200, is now available at a heavily discounted price of $133.99 only under the Black Friday 2021 Sale at AliExpress. This super deal ends on 29 November, 11:59 PM PT.

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TicWatch E3 Smartwatch at $133.99 @AliExpress

TicWatch E3 Smartwatch

Key Features:

1.3” HD display
2.5D glass screen
Polycarbonate and Glass fiber watch case
Silicone rubber strap
Wear OS by Google ™
Supports google apps: Maps, G Pay, Google Assistant, Spotify, etc
NFC Payments with Google Pay
1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
Bluetooth 5.0
Built-in mic and speaker
20+ workout modes
24 x 7 Heart rate monitor
Blod oxygen saturation detection
Sleep tracking
IP68 waterproof (Can be used in the pool and bath)
GPS navigation
Family care: Data sharing
Essential mode and battery saving screen

So this Black Friday if you are planning to buy a good quality budget smartwatch then TicWatch E3 at $133.99 is a great option to consider. Please note that this price is applicable on orders placed from Poland, UK, Germany, Russia, and France warehouses only.

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BGMI to bring parental control for minors via OTP authentication

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Nov 25, 2021

Earlier today, Krafton introduced the ‘Game Responsibly’ initiative for BGMI, which will enable a level of parental control over the much-loved battle royale game via time limitations and OTP confirmation.

Ever since Krafton brought back PUBG mobile in the form of BGMI to India, the company had made a conscious effort to promote a healthy game-life balance when it came to its player base, especially minors (under 18 years of age). With that in mind, Krafton has introduced an upcoming feature that will allow parents to take control over the playtime as every player below the age of 18 will need to register a parent or guardian before beginning each session – upon which the parent/guardian will receive an OTP to authorize the session, or not. Granted permission, the player will be able to play the game for the next three hours.

With this update, BGMI will now have a plethora of features aimed towards a responsible game-life balance as well as parental control, namely-

A virtual world reminder that announces your arrival into a virtual world when you join a match lobby.
Censorship in the form of censored nudity, decreased levels of violence and bloodshed.
Playtime limitations for players below the age of 18 will limit them to play up to 3 hours per day.
Break reminders to ensure that playing times don’t go on for exceedingly long hours without a break.
Daily spending limits for players below the age of 18 that caps the amount the player can spend in-game per day to RS 7000 ($94).
OTP authentication to play the game in case of an underage player.

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OPPO Reno7 series is here with slim and light builds, flagship-level light-up cameras

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 25, 2021

OPPO held a product launch event today for multiple products including the Reno7 series, new additions to the Enco earbuds lineup, and even a smart TV. But the star of the show was obviously the Reno7 series, which has seen much hype over the past week thanks to quite a few leaks and teasers. The suspense has now been put to rest with the launch, as all details about the OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE are out in the open.

First and foremost, the OPPO Reno7 series brings a refreshed design but retains the overall boxy rectangular build that was first introduced to the series with the Reno6. However, the bezels this year have been reduced significantly, so much so that the Pro variant sports a screen-to-body ratio of 92.8%.

The back panel of the series has seen upgrades too. An “aerospace-grade lithography technology” has been applied to the rear to create a fine grating texture and a meteor shower-like visual appearance.

And lastly, the Reno7 Pro comes with the much-talked-about notification light around the cameras, which quite frankly, has to be the best use of a protruding camera module. It lights up in a breathing manner for incoming calls, incoming messages, charging, and even for games.

This isn’t all the phones have to offer though, and we have listed all of their specs below.

OPPO Reno7 Pro

The OPPO Reno7 Pro is obviously the priciest among the bunch and is powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200-Max chip. It comes with an FHD+ 6.55-in OLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The battery of the device is sized 4500mAh which can be quickly filled up at 65W. The phone comes with a star-ring breathing light, measures 158.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm, and weighs just 180g. To keep heat under control, there’s an ultra-dense graphite sheet paired with superconducting vacuum VC liquid cooling. The phone also features an X-axis linear motor and dual stereo speakers.

But perhaps the greatest highlight of the device are the cameras. A flagship-level 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 sensor has been used for the primary lens which OPPO says has ‘omnidirectional focusing’. It is joined by 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro cameras.

On the front, the OPPO Reno7 Pro debuts the 32MP IMX709 sensor – a “super-sensitive cat-eye lens jointly developed with Sony.” This one comes with multiple advanced features and should offer better low-light performance while greatly reducing noise.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+256GB – 3699 Yuan (~$579)
12GB+256GB – 3999 Yuan (~$626)

OPPO Reno7

The OPPO Reno7 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform and offers 8+128/8+256/12+256 RAM and storage variants. It has an FHD+ 6.43-in OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its front camera uses the 32MP IMX709 (f/2.4, RGBW) sensor as well, while the back is made up of a 64MP main camera (f/1.7) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro lens setup. The phone packs a 4500mAh battery, weighs 185g, and measures 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm. Like the Pro, it also comes with advanced heat dissipation features.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+128GB – 2699 Yuan (~$422)
8GB+256GB – 2999 Yuan (~$469)
12GB+256GB – 3299 Yuan (~$516)

OPPO Reno7 SE

The OPPO Reno7 SE is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip and uses a 90Hz 6.43-inch OLED screen. Its rear camera module comprises 48MP (IMX581) primary + 2MP macro + 2MP portrait sensors. The device measures 160.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and weighs 171g.

Following is its pricing:

8GB+128GB – 2199 Yuan (~$344)
8GB+256GB – 2399 Yuan (~$375)

The Reno7 series boots into ColorOS 12 based on Android 11. The three devices have only been launched in China as of now but a global release shouldn’t be too far off.

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