Moto G71 full specifications leaked, launch seem imminent

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Nov 17, 2021

Motorola is reportedly working on a new G-series phone called the Moto G71. The handset was recently approved certification sites such as FCC and TENAA. These certifications suggested that it may not take too long for the G71 to go official. Now, TechnikNews has shared the key specifications of the smartphone to reveal what to expect from it.

Moto G71 specifications (Rumored)

The Moto G71 will be featuring a 6.43-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. For selfies and video calls, it features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera module of the G71 is pioneered by a 50-megapixel. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The G71 could be one of the first phones to feature the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The upcoming OnePlus Nord N20 5G is also expected to be driven by the SD695 chip. The G71 is expected to arrive with 4 / 6/ 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that may carry support for 30W fast charging through a USB-C port.

The G71 will arrive with an IP52 rated chassis. It is likely to feature a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant, a mono speaker, Android 11 with OS updates for two years, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it weighs 170 grams.

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Moto G200 renders emerge to reveal design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 17, 2021

Motorola is expected to announce the Moto G200 smartphone soon. It is expected to succeed the Moto G100 that debuted earlier this year. Last month, TechnikNews leaked all the major specs of the Moto G200. Now the publication has shared the fresh renders to reveal the design of the smartphone.

As can be seen in the images, the Moto G200’s display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The back panel of the device has a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The right edge of the G200 features a volume rocker and a power key.

It is unclear whether the Motorola logo available on the rear shell of the device is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The image shows that it will be available in colors such as black and gradient blue.

Moto G200 specifications

The Moto G200’s screen offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1Q front-facing camera. Its rear camera includes a 108-megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 primary camera, a 13-megapixel HI-1336 ultrawide camera, which doubles up as a macro camera, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the Moto G200. There is no word on the battery size of the device. It will come preinstalled with Android 11. It is expected to launch in China with the Motorola Edge S30 moniker.

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Realme GT Neo2 vs Xiaomi 11T: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 16, 2021

After the initial launch in Asia, Realme just launched its latest flagship in the European market: Realme GT Neo2 is now officially available in Europe with a discounted price tag due to a deal launched for the Black Friday period. At its price, it is one of the most stunning flagship killers you can buy in the current market. But is it really the best or you can find something better as a European customer? If we look at the concurrence, there are not many flagship killers able to compete with the Realme GT Neo2, that is the reason why we decided to include the best ones in comparison. This is a comparison between the specifications of Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T. Tomorrow, we will publish another comparison between Realme GT Neo2 and OnePlus Nord 2 5G, covering the two most amazing flagships you can get in the same price range as the GT Neo2 if you live in Europe.

Realme GT Neo2 vs Xiaomi 11T

	Realme GT Neo2	Xiaomi 11T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 199.8 grams	164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 203 g
DISPLAY	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification

Design

The design of the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly more attractive because it comes in original color variants such as the gradient NEO Blue and NEO Green with a black stripe reminding of a sports car. Further, it is a more compact phone and its camera module is less invasive. On the other hand, you can get a better build quality with the Xiaomi 11T: this handset has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, and it also provides the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the display. Its design includes a glass back and an aluminum frame.

Display

If we talk about displays, then Xiaomi 11T is one step forward on the paper. Its AMOLED panel is able to show up to one billion colors providing the HDR10+ certification, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a diagonal of 6.67 inches. The AMOLED panel found on the Realme GT Neo2 shows just 16 million colors and it is smaller with a diagonal of 6.62 inches, but unlike the Xiaomi 11T, it packs an in-display fingerprint reader (on the 11T, it is mounted at the side, on the power key). Both the phones feature stereo speakers providing great audio quality.

Specs & Software

If you are searching for the most powerful hardware, then you should choose the Realme GT Neo2. First of all, it has the most powerful chipset: the Snapdragon 870 running at 3.2 GHz and composed of Kryo CPUs and the Adreno 660 GPU. Further, it offers a higher quantity of RAM: up to 12 GB, while you get a max of 8 GB with the Xiaomi 11T. The Xiaomi flagship killer is equipped with a Dimensity 1200 chipset by Mediatek which is built with a better production process, but its performance is inferior. The phones run Android 11 with Realme UI and MIUI to customize it, respectively. They support 5G connectivity and WiFi 6; no expandable storage, but there is a dual SIM slot.

Camera

Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T can be considered midrange camera phones, but the Xiaomi 11T is able to provide a better photo quality thanks to the main camera with a resolution of 108 MP. The Realme GT Neo2 has a 64 MP main camera which is definitely inferior and even an inferior macro camera (2 MP vs 5 MP). Despite the main camera of the GT Neo2 being less impressive, it is the only one that can record 4K videos at 60 fps.

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Battery

The battery capacity of Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T is exactly the same: 5000 mAh. But this does not mean they will guarantee the same battery life because they are equipped with different components. Fast charging should reach similar speeds as the powers are 65W and 67W, respectively.

Price

Realme GT Neo2 has a starting price of €449/$508 but it is available for just €369/$417 for the Black Friday period, while the street price of the Xiaomi 11T is currently €499/$565. Given the price difference, the Realme GT Neo2 offers a higher value for money besides a superior chipset, but the Xiaomi 11T is a slightly better phone overall.

Realme GT Neo2 vs Xiaomi 11T: PRO and CONS

Realme GT Neo2

PRO

Bigger battery
More powerful chipset
Up to 12 GB RAM
Original color option

CONS

Inferior cameras

Xiaomi 11T

PRO

Better display
Superior camera
IP53 certification
Gorilla Glass Victus

CONS

Inferior hardware

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Motorola Moto Watch 100 appears in more renders ahead of launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 16, 2021

Motorola’s impending Moto Watch 100 has been subject to many leaks in recent weeks. Last time, renderings of the smartwatch appeared, revealing its design and specifications. More renders of the smartwatch have now appeared, bringing us closer to its debut date.

The renders come from the notorious leaker evleaks which showcase the entire design of the smartwatch. The smartwatch has a circular dial with a sliver-platted ring around the dial. Notably, the older renders revealed the smartwatch with a black-coloured dial. It means that the smartwatch could debut in two colour variants.

motoWatch 100 pic.twitter.com/hvhfqkiFiQ

— Ev (@evleaks) November 16, 2021

Talking about its specifications, the Moto Watch 100 has a 1.3-inch display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. The device seems to come with a rubberised strap with stripes over it. The smartwatch packs a 355mAh battery and weighs 30 grams.

Reportedly, it will come with GPS support, however, we aren’t sure if it will also come in a cellular model with support for mobile data. It is expected to have heart rate, blood oxygen level, and ambient light sensors. It will also have a sleep tracking feature. It is touted to come with Bluetooth v5.2 support.

The smartwatch is said to be a budget-centric smartwatch that will run on Google’s Wear OS and come at an affordable price. As of now, the exact launch date of the smartwatch is unknown, but, we expect the company to break the silence soon.

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Amazon’s latest multi-functional smart switches are quite affordable

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2021

Amazon has just released four new smart switches from its Basics Smart Switches lineup. These products add simple smart control to the existing home lighting. The new smart switches come quite cheap and are already available on Amazon’s official website. Amazon previously had three smart home models and the new products bring the Amazon-branded smart home gadgets count to up to seven. The Amazon smart home ecosystem is certainly growing gradually. The lineup includes a smart thermostat, a smart indoor air quality monitor, and a smart plug.

The new smart switches were launched recently and are priced between $18 and $21. They are the single-pole switch ($17.99) and single-pole dimmer ($19.99), which are both for controlling one lighting circuit. The third and fourth products are a three-way switch ($18.99) and its accompanying three-way dimmer ($20.99), which helps you to control one circuit from two locations.

The new Amazon smart switches are compatible with Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup and Certified for Humans programs. This means that the user will not have installation hassles. The flip side however is that the devices need to be connected to the home’s wiring and require a neutral wire. The Voice Assistant also only supports Amazon’s Alexa.

The new smart switches do not need a smart home hub to connect to the internet, as its app and Alexa provide the needed backbone. How the products will transit to marketing success remains to be seen. The exclusive operation of the smart switches may also limit its versatility.

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Hero Electric and Charzer team up to install 100,000 charging stations across India

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2021

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company in partnership with Charzer, a Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up, plans to install 100,000 charging stations in the next three years in the country.

In its first year of the collaboration, Charzer will install 10,000 charging stations across the top 30 cities. It will also provide services like Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers and Charzer mobile application and website for EV owners to locate the nearest charging stations and booking slots. A subscription-based model for charging electric vehicles will also be available.

Charzer, which has a presence in 20 cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Vishakhapatnam, is an EV start-up offering charging solutions for public places, apartments, and offices. These chargers are compatible with all EV models, powered by intelligent software, and are installed and serviced by certified professionals.

Sohinder Gill, the CEO of Hero Electric, said that “the company believes that a robust and well-equipped infrastructure network is key to the development of EVs in India.He added that this association will aid the EV growth and provide a seamless charging experience to customers by integrating charging slot booking and payment with chargers deployed by Charzer.” Hero electric aims to strengthen the push towards EVs and promote a clean and environment-friendly mobility solution(via).

This partnership comes at an opportune moment when the country is facing all-time high fuel prices and decreased air quality in its major cities.

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Deal: Get $80 OFF on Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds at Amazon US

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Nov 16, 2021

Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds which generally retails for $279 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $199 only at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer.

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Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds at $199 @Amazon US

Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Key Features:

Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Wireless and super comfortable
Bose Controllable Noise cancellation and Full transparency mode
High-fidelity audio
Volume Optimized Active EQ
Simple touch controls
Noise rejecting microphones
Battery: 6 hours on a single charge and 12 hours with the case
IPX4 sweat resistant
Supports wireless charging

Generally retailing for $279, you can now buy Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds at a discounted price of $199 only at Amazon US. Please note that this offer is applicable on the Triple Black, Sandstone, Soapstone, and Blue Stone colour variants. This is a limited-time offer. So grab your earbuds asap.

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Tesla has over 8000 superchargers in China, Plans to triple its charging network in the next three years!

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Nov 16, 2021

Earlier today, the EV giant Tesla‘s Chinese charging team announced that they have achieved the milestone of installing 1000 Supercharger stations in the Chinese mainland with 8000 Superchargers across China. The announcement was shared on Weibo (a Chinese micro-blogging site).

The country that has the highest demand for electric vehicles worldwide is a leading market for Tesla. This move solidifies Tesla’s position in the Chinese electric vehicle market. Tesla has added 49 new Supercharger stations in China during the month of October, including 329 supercharging piles across 31 cities.

The company said that it has more than 700 destination charging stations in the Chinese mainland, with more than 1,750 destination charging piles. Currently, its charging network covers 380 cities across China.

Tesla executives informed that “in the past year Tesla’s charging network has doubled and is expected to triple in the next two years .” This step will make electric vehicles more popular among the Chinese population. The new Superchargers will solve the problem of overcrowding and range while positively affecting the environment.

Tesla now has more than 30,000 Superchargers open worldwide, with about a quarter of them in China.

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OPPO A95 4G launched in Malaysia packing a Snapdragon 662 SoC, 33W Fast charging

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2021

Exactly a week ago, the OPPO A95 was teased by Chinese company OPPO in the Philippines. The device has now been officially unveiled in Malaysia. The new A95 is a 4G phone and that is where it differs from the A95 5G that was launched earlier.

The A95 4G has the same design as the 5G version but the features differ. The device packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution and support for a 60Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM while there is 128GB of storage onboard.

The device crams an under-display fingerprint scanner which is pretty impressive. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera located on the punch-hole cutout on top of the display. At the rear aspect, there is a triple camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel main shooter paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The OPPO A95 runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 and crams a 5,000mAh battery under the hood which will ensure a longer usage time. Even if you run out of battery, the device features support for 33W fast charging.

The A95 4G is presently available on OPPO’s official website and via retail partners in Malaysia for MYR 1,099 ($264). The device is available in Glowing Starry Black and Glowing Rainbow Silver.

The Balmuda Phone is a compact $900 premium smartphone out of Japan

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2021

In recent times, we have seen companies expanding their operations to previously uncharted territory, like Apple supposedly going into electric vehicles and drone manufacture. Japanese home appliances company Balmuda has unveiled its debut smartphone the Balmuda Phone in Japan. In an event held in the Japanese capital Tokyo, Balmuda Technologies, which is a new arm of the parent company, announced its entry to the smartphone market with a premium and high-end smartphone, the Balmuda Phone.

Balmuda had carved a niche for itself in the Japanese market, with its signature Balmuda Toaster rising to become a very successful product among the Japanese. To weather the inherent difficulties of introducing a new product into a highly saturated market, the company is coming with some concepts that could stand the Balmuda Phone out. It is a smartphone designed with compactness as a key driving force. Its 4.9-inch display offers the crispiest of resolution that is at par with the 4.7-inch iPhone SE. The phone is 13.7mm thick as well as has a short length. It also has a unique look and feels with its curved back and nice-looking bezels.

The Balmuda Phone is priced at $900 and is coming as a mid-ranger to the Japanese market. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The compact phone has a single 48MP primary camera at the rear as well as a fingerprint scanner, while the front-facing camera is 8MP, housed inside a punch-hole cutout at the front. The device will run on a 3,500mAh battery which should sustain the device due to its low power consumption. There is also wireless charging support for the new smartphone.

The phone will run on Android 11 out of the box.

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OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition now available for purchase in India

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2021

OnePlus has officially announced the PAC-MAN Edition of the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone and the device is now available for purchase in India. The phone, which comes packed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for the price of ₹37,999 is now available for purchase thorugh Amazon.

There’s also a ₹2,000 discount coupon available for a limited time. Further, customers of the select banks can available an additional discount of ₹1,000 or ₹1,200 through EMI options. The company is also bundling 3 months of Spotify Premium for free on purchase of the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN.

OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition complete — OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition

The back panel of this new smartphone model features the game’s iconic PAC-DOTS and PAC-MAN himself. The outer film tops the inner film which features a glossy phosphorescent design that glows in the dark to reveal a neon maze inspired by PAC-MAN.

The company is also bundling a DIY PAC-MAN phone holder with a unique ‘gamery’ design. The phone’s software — OxygenOS has also gotten a retro makeover with the dynamic Pac-Man-themed wallpaper and pixelated-looking icons inspired by 8-bit games.

It comes with a custom camera filter, custom animations, and the game PAC-MAN 256 pre-installed. There are several other PAC-MAN-related contents such as ringtones, photo stickers, and more that need to be unlocked by completing challenges on the device.

Apart from the design changes, the phone’s specifications remain the same as the original OnePlus Nord 2. It features a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200 processor, 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging, and a 50MP primary camera for the triple-camera setup on the phone’s back.

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Deal: Get Garmin Forerunner 245 Smartwatch for $249.99 (Retail Price $299)

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Nov 16, 2021

Garmin Forerunner 245 Smartwatch which generally retails for $299 is now available at a discounted price of $249.99 only at Amazon US.

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Smartwatch at $249.99 @Amazon US

Garmin Forerunner 245 is a smartwatch with music and advanced training features. With Forerunner 245 you can easily sync your favorite streaming platforms like Spotify and store and play your favorite songs right from your watch.

The advanced smartwatch monitors your training and gives you an overall analysis of over or undertraining. Designed specifically for runners, this watch gives you advanced running dynamics like ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio, etc. You can also get a free training plan with the Garmin Coach function or customize your own plan with the Garmin Connect online fitness community.

Other interesting features include incident detection for select activities, real-time location notification, etc. Garmin Forerunner 245 gives you 7 days of battery life on standard mode and 6 days on GPS mode with music.

Generally retailing for $299, you can now buy Garmin Forerunner 245 Smartwatch at a discounted price of $249.99 only at Amazon US. Please note that the advanced running statistics are available only when the watch is paired with the Running Dynamics POD or HRM-Run or HRM Tri-monitors which need to be purchased separately.

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Razer to open China’s first official Experience Store in Shanghai on November 20

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2021

Razer, the company known for making gaming products, has officially announced that the brand’s first experience store in China will be opened in Shanghai on 20th November. The official Shanghai Razer Experience Store is located at L6-06, Shanghai Raffles Square.

The experience store has several different zones, including a battle experience area, a professional player experience area, a mobile game experience area, a console experience area, and a claw machine experience area.

The company will be showcasing all of its products available in the market and the experience center is also designed with the company’s icon Neon Green color highlights.

In the first half of this year, the company registered a record-high revenue of $752 million, representing a 68 percent year-on-year growth, thanks to robust demand for the company’s hardware and ongoing growth in the services segment.

Razer also announced that its Gross Profit Margin improved 27.1 percent as compared to the 22 percent for the same period in 2020. The company reported a net profit of $31.3 million compared to a net loss of $17.7 million for the same period in the previous year.

For those who are unaware, Razer was founded in San Diego, California as a subsidiary of Karna LLC in 1998 and started making gaming peripherals. The firm stopped operations in 2000 due to financial problems. Later, in 2005, Razer was founded by Min-Liang Tan and Robert Krakoff, after they procured the rights to the Razer brand.

Earlier this year, in February, Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang announced the plan of moving the company’s Singapore headquarters to a larger building as it plans to hire for 1,000 new positions. The new headquarters officially opened on 26th October 2021, which was officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Heng Swee Keat.

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Sony Xperia PRO-I Chinese Variant will finally go on sale on 6th December for 10,999 yuan ($1720)

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2021

At the end of October, Sony held a product launch conference launching the Chinese version of the Xperia Pro-I, the latest flagship smartphone offering from Sony.

The phone will finally be up for pre-order for Chinese customers starting November 22, and will go on sale at 8 PM December 6th for 10,999 yuan ($1720). Furthermore, the phone’s vlog monitor accessory is expected to cost around 1000 yuan (150 dollars).

Sony Xperia PRO-I

It sports a 6.5-inch 4K HDR (3,840×1,644 pixels) OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, a 21:9 aspect ratio, and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. Its display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, while the back gets Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, allowing you to further expand the storage capacity up to 1TB on the device. The phone hosts a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging support, giving 50 percent battery life in 30 minutes. Sony Xperia Pro-I gets IPX5 and IPX8 ratings for water resistance and IP6X rating for dust resistance. The phone measures 166x72x8.9mm and weighs 211 grams. The Sony smartphone also features Dolby Atmos for the built-in speakers.

In the design department, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is designed with a focus on function over form featuring frosted glass matte-black finish and rigid rails going all along the side, making the phone easier to grip. It has a dedicated shutter button on the right spine that you can press to access the camera, then half-press to focus and full press to snap a picture. Sony has also introduced a Vlog Monitor that acts as an accessory and enables you to vlog using the phone’s rear camera with greater ease.

Sony Xperia PRO-I Camera

It wouldn’t be a lie if someone described this device as a phone attached to a camera, as the phone is clearly built for photography and content creation enthusiasts.

The Xperia Pro-I features a triple rear camera setup. It gets a 12-megapixel 1-inch type Exmor RS sensor with a variable aperture ranging from f/2.0 to f/4.0 as its primary camera. It also features a 12-megapixel 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor with an f/2.4 aperture lens, and another 12-megapixel 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor with an f/2.2 aperture lens. The rear cameras also get optical image stabilization (OIS).

For selfies and video calls, the Sony Xperia Pro-I sports an 8-megapixel 1/4-inch sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens. The smartphone gets a dedicated shutter button and a shortcut key that can be customized as per the user’s preference.

The new Sony Xperia flagship smartphone records videos in 21:9 video format at 4K resolution and 120 frames per second. It comes with a Cinematography Pro mode that lets users adjust various settings. Sony’s Vlog Monitor acts as a secondary display that attaches at the back of the Xperia Pro-I.

Other features

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, Bluetooth v5.2, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack that can act as a microphone input. Onboard sensors include A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, and a fingerprint.

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Nothing Ear (1) tipped to become available in a Black hue soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2021

Carl Pei’s start-up Nothing is gearing up to release several products after the successful launch of its first product – the Ear (1) earbuds. The brand recently disclosed that it is working towards the release of five new products. Also, there are rumors of the brand releasing a smartphone and power bank soon. A new tip has now emerged that the brand is planning to release the Ear 1 in a new color hue.

91mobiles quotes noted tipster Ishan Agarwal to have disclosed that Nothing is planning to release the Nothing Ear 1 black variant will soon be released. The tipster did not reveal further details as to when the new color option will be released.

Nothing first unveiled the Ear 1 for the global market back in July and it was available only in a white transparent version. The transparent design is one of the stand-out features of the earbud so, we expect the company to retain the transparent design on the bac variant. With loads of functionality available in the Nothing ear (1) including active noise cancellation, its price of $99 is highly competitive for a start. Much of the established products with similar features are priced higher than the price of the ear (1).

Some of the impressive features onboard include IPX4 water and sweat-resistant rating, in-ear detection that detects if the earbuds are removed from the ear. There is also Bluetooth 5.2 support as well as ANC, among others.

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POCO F1 now joins list of devices not eligible for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 16, 2021

The POCO F1 has been no less than a legend for the POCO sub-brand, single-handedly propelling it into success by selling in millions. But even legends like it eventually hit the end of the road with software updates, and it appears that the device will remain stuck on MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

To recall, the POCO F1, also known by the name of Pocophone F1 in some regions, was launched over three years ago in the August of 2018. It first booted into MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo 8.1 and has since gone through several MIUI and Android upgrades. Xiaomi/POCO typically grants two Android and up to four MIUI upgrades, both of which have been met by POCO F1, so the EOL doesn’t come as a surprise.

There had been much speculation earlier about the device with regards to MIUI 12.5, but the device is yet to get even a beta build of the same so it’s best to just forget about it. As for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, most had already accepted that the POCO F1 will not be getting it. But new info from Xiaomi Global Community has now confirmed that that indeed is the case, effectively putting all rumors to rest.

The lack of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced for the POCO F1 isn’t the end of the world though. Sure, it does bring along plenty of bug fixes, but it barely offers much over MIUI 12 that the device is currently running. You’d be better off flashing a custom ROM which will help give a new lease of life to your F1.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Korean variant with Snapdragon 898 spotted on Geekbench

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2021

Last week, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ was spotted on the database of the benchmarking site, Geekbench, confirming the reports of Samsung working on the next generation of the Galaxy Tab lineup expected to launch early next year.

Earlier today, another such benchmark was spotted on the Geekbench database, namely SM-X906N, predicted to be the Korean variant of the Samsung Tab S8 Ultra(via). The Tab S8 Ultra will be the most premium offering in the upcoming lineup of Samsung tablets. Let’s take a look at the features of this upcoming tablet revealed by Geekbench.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has the model number SM-X906N. The Geekbench database reveals that the device is powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC, giving some legitimacy to an earlier leak by the tipster Ice Universe that stated all upcoming Tab S8 series will feature the Snapdragon 898 and not the Exynos 2200 chips. The onboard graphics processing unit will be the Adreno 730, and the device is seen to have 8GB RAM, which is expected to vary in the different RAM and storage configurations of the device.

The tablet scored 1215 in Geekbench’s single-core test, which is slightly higher than 1211 that the Tab S8+ managed. On the other hand, the multi-core test showed the tablet scoring 3159, which is a tad lesser than the 3193 score of the Tab S8+. These scores reveal that there might be no difference between the two devices when it comes to computing power. This listing also revealed the software aspect of the Tab S8 Ultra, which appears to come with an android 12 out of the box, expected to be the OneUI 4.0 custom skin.

The leaked renders have previously revealed that the tablet will likely be equipped with a 14.6-inch display with slim bezels and a notch camera in the front. The device is expected to sport an OLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 pixels, 240 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, and BRS (Border Reduction Structure). Other features might include an 11,500mAh battery, a pill-shaped rear camera module housing two sensors and an LED flash, a quad-speaker setup, and a magnetic strip below the camera module for the S Pen.

The early renders have also revealed the presence of a USB-C port, but with the 3.5mm jack missing.

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Redmi Note 8 to finally get Android 11 update after 9-month delay in India, MIUI 12.5 still awaited

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 16, 2021

Xiaomi isn’t exactly known for its software support even when it comes to flagship phones but the company’s latest blunder takes stuff to new heights. The Redmi Note 8 first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China. However, it’s been around 9 months since then and it’s only now that the Redmi Note 8 is finally set to get Android 11 in India.

To recall, Android version upgrades do not really offer much in terms of new features on Xiaomi devices. New goodies make their way through MIUI updates instead. Due to this, the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 8 will likely not add much over the previous Android 10 build.

The update carries version number 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM and Xiaomiui reports that it is only ‘ready’ as of yet. This probably means that it hasn’t yet begun to roll out but will be so in the coming days. The update will only bring along a new security patch, although the month hasn’t been specified.

Also Redmi Note 8 India Stable – V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM update ready. Just security patch and Android 11 update after 9 months 😀

NOT MIUI 12.5, ONLY ANDROID 11 UPDATE. https://t.co/fNugS2T5VM

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) November 15, 2021

And as already mentioned, the update is only an Android version upgrade and it will still be based on MIUI 12 – a major bummer considering MIUI 12 + Android 11 is known to be a notorious duo plagued with bugs. The Redmi Note 8 was and always will be eligible for MIUI 12.5 but there’s still no news of when the update will be rolling out in India. Most of the other eligible devices have already been treated to the same and the reason behind the hold-up is unclear.

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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 released

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 16, 2021

In early October, OnePlus released Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 9 series. A little over a month later, the devices now get access to Open Beta 2. The latest update brings fixes for issues faced by users in the initial build.

According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community, OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 update for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is being rolled out via OTA for units that are already on Open Beta 1. If a user on the stable channel wishes to try the new build, they will need to install the first build and then update to the fresh release.

As per the official changelog, the latest pubic beta brings optimizations for status bar fluency, battery life, and charging speed. Most importantly, it brings fixes for status bar not displaying apps, auto-brightness failing, desktop widgets displaying abnormally, cloud service not opening in Notes, and status bar not displaying battery of Bluetooth earphones.

The new release also bumps up the security patch level to November 2021 and improves system stability as well as camera app stability.

Since it is beta software, it also has a number of known and unknown issues. Hence, install it only if you are used to such conditions.

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

System
- Optimized the fluency of the status bar
- Optimized battery life and charging speed
- Fixed the low-probability issue of the status bar not displaying apps
- Fixed the low-probability issue of automatic brightness failing
- Fixed the issue of some desktop widgets displaying abnormally
- Fixed the issue of Cloud service not opening in Notes
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.11
- Improved system stability

Camera
- Improved app stability

Bluetooth
- Fixed the low-probability issue of the status bar not displaying the battery of Bluetooth earphones

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 Known Issues

Auto-rotate for desktop may be delayed under some using scenes
Probable issue of WLAN automatically disconnected
The camera will freeze when taking videos in 4K 60hz mode
Notifications for some apps will automatically be switched on
Global Search may not response
Background Apps may automatically switch off under the using scene of low RAM

Apple supplier Foxconn believes chip shortage may stretch into H2 2022

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Sean

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Nov 16, 2021

Foxconn, a major supplier of iPhones for Apple, has recently shared its views on the ongoing chip shortage. The company believes that the semiconductor shortages might be stretched well into the second half of next year.

According to a WallStreetJournal report (Via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant has been facing the impacts of the chip shortage for several quarters now. But in the latest quarter, the supply constraints on components have started affecting the brand’s business. For those unaware, the world is currently facing an going semiconductor shortage that has impacted various industries, including the likes of automobiles, home appliances, smartphones, and many more.

This, in turn, has even lead to lead times (time between an order being placed and actual delivery) rising for all of Apple’s products. This includes iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and even Macs. According to the company, the shortages have cost it 6 billion US Dollars, which would escalate even further with the arriving holiday season. While Foxconn’s production for iPhone have recently been improving, the delivery times are still much higher than normal.

With the holiday season being just around the corner, the iPhone maker is encouraging prospective buyers to ensure they receive it in time for the holidays. The issue with supply has even caused the company to provide “order by” dates for some of its most popular products as well.

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