Some renders and specifications of the yet-to-be-released Motorola Moto Watch 100 have surfaced online. Some exclusive renders of the Moto Watch 100 were provided by online tech news outfit 91mobiles, from what the outfit called a credible industry source. Some key specs were also provided with the images of the Moto Watch 100.
The Moto Watch 100 has been the subject of sometimes intense rumors and speculations in the past few weeks, and it seems the hype will continue for at least one more week, with the release of the renders. The renders provided the best view of the Moto Watch 100 yet and they reflect a circular display and minimalistic design. The body of the watch has a matte finish while there are two buttons on the side with a metallic color coating. A rotating bezel is absent in the Moto Watch 100.
The Moto Watch 100’s circular LCD has a 1.3-inch diameter with 360×360 pixels resolution. It will come with a 355mAh battery and the smartwatch weighs just about 30 grams. Bluetooth version 5.0 will be featured, as per the current specs details released, although Bluetooth 5.2 was earlier speculated for it.
The basic GPS functionality will be present on the Watch 100, as well as several of the sensors measuring heart rate, blood oxygen level, and ambient light. The smart wearable from Motorola will also support sleep tracking, but no details on the number of fitness modes that it will come with.
The new leak does not indicate any pricing or release details, but the Moto Watch 100 will be a budget smart wearable device that will possibly run on Google’s Wear OS. We may have to however wait for the official details from Motorola on the Moto Watch 100.
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones in February. Reports have revealed that the lineup has three phones such as the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Now, the Plus edition of S22 has appeared on Geekbench (via) with some of its key specs.
It can be said based on recent reports that the Samsung phone with SM-S906U model number will be breaking cover as the Galaxy S22+. On Geekbench 5, the S22+ has appeared with Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chip. It is equipped with four CPU cores working at 1.79GHz, three CPU cores clocking at 2.50GHz, and one CPU core ticking at 3.00GHz.
The Geekbench listing further shows that it has 8 GB of RAM and Android 12. In the single-core test, it scored 1163 and 2728 points, respectively. The same phone was spotted on Geekbench with the upcoming Exynos 2200 chipset. It was also found to be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 12.
A recent leak revealed that the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will be released with the Snapdragon 898 mobile platform in the US, Asia, and Africa. On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 lineup with the Exynos 2200 will be debuting in South Korea, and other markets.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus renders by 91mobiles/OnLeaks
The Exynos 2200 chipset will include an AMD GPU. It remains to be seen whether it will be able to offer superior performance than the SD898 chip. Qualcomm is expected to announce its flagship chip by the end of this month. On the other hand, the South Korean tech giant is likely to unveil the Exynos 2200 in early 2022.
Leaked promo materials of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G were spotted recently. Now, its official case listings have appeared on Samsung Colombia’s website. The Galaxy S21 FE may debut on Jan. 4 and get showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, which will be held soon after.
As shown in the images below, Samsung Colombia will be offering different kinds of cases and covers for S21 FE buyers. The images give a look at the silicon cover, standing rugged cover, and premium clear cover designed for S21 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE silicone cover
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G specifications
The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to arrive with a 6.41-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its back panel has a 12-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel superwide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE standing rugged cover
Depending on the market, the S21 FE could be available with the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 chipset. The device ships with may ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For security, it may offer an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G premium clear cover
The S21 FE may house a 4,500mAh battery. It may come with support for 25W fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. The recently leaked marketing images show that S21 FE will be coming in colors like black, cream, lavender, and white.
Vivo has silently launched the Vivo Y15A in the Philippines. At the same time, the Vivo Y15s (2021), which recently debuted in Singapore has now debuted in Indonesia. The Vivo Y15A offers specs like a waterdrop notch display, Helio P35, and a 5,000mAn battery, while the Y15s (2021) offers similar specs.
Vivo Y15A, Vivo Y15s (2021) specifications and features
The Vivo Y15A measures 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm and 1789 grams. It has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The handset is fitted with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
Vivo Y15A
Its rear camera unit includes a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. It comes preinstalled with FunTouch OS 11.1 based Android 11.
The Helio P35 chip powers the Vivo Y15A. It comes with has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging. The device offers other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microSD, a microUSB slot, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Vivo Y15s (2021) is packed with identical specs and design. However, it offers 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. In addition, it runs on the Go edition of Android.
Vivo Y15A, Vivo Y15s (2021) pricing and availability
The Vivo Y15A costs PHP 7,999 (~$160) in the Philippines. On the other side, the Y15s (2021) is priced at IDR 1,899,000 (~$134) in Indonesia. It is available in colors like Water Green and Mystic Blue.
Flagship killers are becoming every day more premium thanks to brands like Xiaomi and Realme. The former just launched a new flagship series in the European market which includes the new Xiaomi 11T, a device sold with an outstanding price tag if we consider its high-end specifications. But there is an important rival to beat for the new Xiaomi 11T, a rival that reached impressive street prices in Europe: the Realme GT. If we exclude the OnePlus Nord 2, these two are definitely the best flagship killers under €400-500 released in the last period. This comparison will help you to understand which is the best flagship killer between the latest ones released by Xiaomi and Realme.
Xiaomi 11T vs Realme GT 5G
Xiaomi 11T
Realme GT 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm,
203 g
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm or 9.1 mm,
186 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 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, MIUI
Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 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 67W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash resistant
5G, dual SIM
Design
If you pick the Racing Yellow color variant of the Realme GT 5G, you get the most original design you can currently find on the flagship killer segment in the European market. The Realme GT 5G Racing Yellow comes with a leather back and an aluminum frame providing an amazing touch & feel and a solid grip, as well as very beautiful aesthetics. The Xiaomi 11T has a classic glass back paired with an aluminum frame and it is less impressive than Realme GT 5G in terms of design, but it features the IP53 certification thanks to which it is splash resistant and dust resistant. Further, it has the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for both the glass back and the display. Besides being more impressive, the Realme GT 5G is also lighter than Xiaomi 11T.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi 11T has a superior display. First of all, it is wider with a diagonal of 6.67 inches. Further, it is able to show up to one billion colors with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. The color reproduction is definitely better than Realme GT 5G, but the latter comes with an in-display fingerprint reader, while Xiaomi 11T has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Both the phones have an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution.
Specs & Software
If you are looking for the most advanced hardware, then you should choose the Realme GT 5G. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform is undoubtedly more powerful than the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 found on the Xiaomi 11T. Further, with the Realme GT 5G, you can get 12 GB of RAM, while the max amount of RAM provided by the Xiaomi 11T is 8 GB. The phones run Android 11 out of the box and will get at least two major updates to new Android versions. They support 5G and they also come with powerful stereo speakers.
Camera
The Xiaomi 11T is not a high-end camera phone, but it is still better than Realme GT 5G thanks to its superior 108 MP main camera. Further, it has a better macro camera with a 5 MP resolution, even though macro cameras are not very useful due to their low resolutions. With the Xiaomi 11T, you should get slightly better photos with a higher level of detail.
The battery became a very important aspect of flagship phones because they have a high energy consumption due to their powerful hardware and high refresh rates. The Xiaomi 11T provides a bigger 5000 mAh battery, while Realme GT 5G has a capacity of just 4500 mAh. The difference in terms of battery life is consistent, with the Xiaomi 11T providing a full day of battery life with a lot more usage patterns. Both the phones support very fast charging technologies with powers of 67W and 65W, respectively.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi 11T is €499/$571 for the 8/128 GB configuration, while the Realme GT 5G starts from €449/$515, but you can actually find it for €399/$457 thanks to online street prices. The Xiaomi 11T has a better display, as well as a superior camera and a bigger battery, while the Realme GT 5G offers a stronger hardware department and a more attractive design with a more affordable price. Which one should you go for? Both are amazing flagships and both carry amazing prices, so it is mostly a matter of tastes; whatever you choose, you will get an excellent user experience at great prices.
Motorola is expected to launch a new budget-friendly tablet in the market. Today, the Motorola Moto Tab G70 appeared on the Google Play Console listing revealing key specs of the device.
According to the listing, the Motorola Moto Tab G70 is powered by the MediaTek MT8183A processor which is believed to be some Kompanio SoC, considering that the MT8183 is actually the Kompanio 500 SoC. For those who are unaware, Kompanio is MediaTek’s new series of chipsets exclusively for tablets and computer machines.
The tablet has 4GB of RAM which we expect to be paired with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a WUXGA display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The tablet seems to have thick bezels on all sides despite the fact that it will be a new-gen tablet machine.
Nonetheless, the tablet will be booted on the latest Android 11 operating system. We expect it to have Lenovo’s custom skin on top of it.
Motorola Moto Tab G70 appears on Google Play console listing.
Apart from this, there’s nothing else to learn as of now. In related news, MediaTek’s first Kompanio powered tablet is the Honor Pad V7. The tablet has a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2K resolution. It has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 900T SoC. It is a 6nm chip with a Mali-G68 GPU. The tablet has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of microSD card slot.
In early 2022, Infinix launched the Hot 10 Play in select markets at an affordable price. Now, the company has quietly unveiled its successor dubbed Infinix Hot 11 Play in the African market. Interestingly, it brings a refreshed design but has the same chipset that powered the predecessor. Let’s have a look at its full details.
The Infinix Hot 11 Play is already listed on the official website of Infinix but it is not available to purchase online. In fact, the company has not revealed the pricing on the website. In order to purchase it, buyers have to find a nearby store in their area and visit the Infinix authorised stores.
It has a slightly new design, which Infinix calls the 3D Motion-Rhythm design. It also brings new colour variants. The phone comes in Green, Blue, Black, but replaces the purple of the predecessor with a new Gold colour variant.
Infinix Hot 11 Play Specifications
The Infinix Hot 11 Play comes in a large 6.82-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+ resolution. It is a TFT IPS screen with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The phone has an 8MP fixed focus camera lens at the front and a dual-camera system at the rear. The rear setup has a 12MP main auto-focus lens with an AI lens. It is assisted by a quad-LED flash.
Under the hood, it employs the same MediaTek Helio G35 chipset seen in its predecessor. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Infinix has also offered a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 512GB. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery which is claimed to offer a whopping 55 days of standby and 53 hours of talk time.
The dual-SIM smartphone supports 4G connectivity and has all the necessary sensors like gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass, and g-sensor. As for security, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port for charging. It boots on Android 11 out of the box with Infinix’ custom skin on top of it.
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in Thailand and soon after its release, the company launched the 4G version of the Galaxy A32. Now, the Korean manufacturer is all set to unveil the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy A33 5G in a few select markets. Ahead of its release, 91mobiles(via OnLeaks) has shared fresh renders of the smartphone revealing its design, colours, and specifications.
As per the renders, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has two colour options, Black and White. However, previous leaks add that the phone will also launch in Light Blue and Orange shades.
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G CAD renders
The smartphone sports an Infinity-U display with modest bezels all around the corners. But, just like other budget segment phones, the Galaxy A33 5G also has a thick bottom bezel. The report reveals that has an AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution. It features a single camera at the front and a quad-camera system at the rear.
Moving to the sides, the phone has a power button and a volume rocker on the right-side. There’s a USB Type-C port at the bottom beside the speaker grille and microphone.
Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G was previously revealed to have a 6.4-inch flat-screen display. It may come with a standard refresh rate screen. The Galaxy A32 5G has a 48MP main sensor at the rear. That said, the Galaxy A33 5G may also have the same 48MP sensor or a 64MP lens.
Other than the specs, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is expected to launch in January 2022. However, we do not have the exact launch date. But, considering that many details of the phone are getting surfaced on the Internet, we expect the company to announce its launch date soon.
After the October launch of AppleAirPods 3, rumors have surfaced about the expected launch window for the new high-end AirPods, Apple AirPods Pro2, Q3 in 2022.
These leaks first came to the surface in May when Mike Gurman and Bloomberg‘s Debby Wu reported that Apple would release AirPods Pro 2 with significant updates. Mark Gurman and respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo also predicted that the model would come in 2022 without specifying the exact date.
Recently @FronTron has predicted that Apple will release its AirPods Pro 2 in Q3 2022, claiming that the information came from the supply chain. This leak is an amendment to his previous tweet from July, which claimed that the product would be launched in Q2 2022. This information should be taken with a grain of salt, as FronTron has a poor track record regarding Apple leaks and has had better luck with Samsung.
The new AirPods Pro 2 is speculated to give the same audio performance as the current generation but with improved noise cancellation, better battery life, a more rounded shape, and a reduced stem length. It is also predicted that the case will be lighter, and the Pods will have ambient light sensors as well as water resistance.
The AirPods Pro second-generation model is expected to be powered by the Apple H1 chipset, the same chipset that powers most of the AirPods series devices, including the current generation of AirPods Pro.
With fuel prices on a rise in India, the local Coimbatore-based Boom Motors has launched its first electric scooter in the form of Corbett 14.
Boom Motors, on Thursday, announced the launch of the new Corbett EV, which is claimed to be ‘India’s most durable’ scooter. Boom motors are offering the e-scooter in two variants, namely, the Corbett 14 and Corbett 14-EX. The base model is currently offered at Rs 86,999 ($1170), while the EX trim is going for Rs 1,19,999 ($1600 approx). Both prices are Ex-showroom.
Specs and Features
The base variant of the Boom Corbett 14 offers a range of 100km on a single charge, whereas the EX trim can travel an impressive 200 km once fully charged thanks to its 4.6 kWh battery. The EV maker claims that its portable charger can be plugged into any household socket. The charging time for both variants is between 2.5 and 4 hours (depending on whether you’re using the fast charger or the regular one). Boom also offers portable chargers for increased convenience, which you can plug into any household socket.
The EV can reach a maximum speed of 75 kmph and 65 kmph on the EX and base variant, respectively, while lugging around a maximum load of 200 kgs. The under-seat storage is limited to 30 liters.
Boom Corbett fashions a minimalist old-school moped design with barely any side body panels. It has a circular LED headlamp located below the handle, making for an even appealing design.
The e-scooter features anti-dive 4-point adjustable springs at the front and 4-point adjustable dual springs at the rear with single disk breaks at both ends, making it ideal for Indian roads.
Some additional features built into the EV include a tracking app that provides a ton of information, including petrol savings tracking, CO2 offset tracking, a parental mode for extra safety, and accident/theft detection.
Pricing and Availability
As mentioned above, the base model is currently offered at Rs 86,999 ($1170), while the EX trim is going for Rs 1,19,999 ($1600 approx). However, the company states that these prices are introductory and are set to go up by Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000 for the base model and the EX variant, respectively. Boom Corbett also claims to be the first e-scooter to come with a 5-year EMI on vehicle purchase which, according to the company, reduces the EMI rates to as low as Rs 1,699.
Bookings for the electric scooter have already commenced online at a token amount of Rs 499 with deliveries expected to start from January 2022.
Over the years, Realme has solidified its position as one of the major players in the Budget and mid-range smartphone segment. Earlier this year, Realme successfully entered the flagship killer segment with the release of its GT series.
But its ambitions don’t stop there, as the founder and CEO of Realme, Sky Li, revealed their plan to duke it out with the top dogs in the ultra-premium segment via a tweet.
It's official: realme to advance into high-end market with smartphones over USD800. What do you expect most from realme full flagship phone?
In other words, Realme will be going up against industry giants like Samsung, Apple, and Google in the $800+ smartphone segment. Currently, Realme doesn’t have any device in this segment, and their top offering is the smartphone killer GT Neo 2.
Other than this announcement, no further details were provided as to when the customers can see the ultra-premium smartphone from Realme or what features to expect from it.
Which leaves us to speculate about its highlights and features. Realme has greatly improved its camera performance with the launch of its GT series, so more performance can be expected on the upcoming ultra-premium phone with the inclusion of bigger sensors and better software optimization.
The phone will likely be equipped with a QHD+ resolution display with high refresh rate support, the upcoming Snapdragon 898 SoC and lightning-fast memory. It might also accommodate features like 125W fast charging and a 5000mAh battery. With other major brands extending their software support in recent times, Realme’s ultra-premium phone might also get software support of up to 4 years.
With the year coming to an end, we are sure to hear more about this upcoming phone in early 2022.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA DC Variable Frequency Two-season Fan in China. The floor fan features a unique cone-shaped design and is suitable for use in winter and summer. The product carries a decent price tag of 899 yuan (`$140) and is presently up for backing at Xiaomi Mall.
The Mijia DC variable frequency two-season fan adopts a patented PTC rotating structure that blows warm air when closed and cool breeze when opened. This explains why it is suitable for use both in the Summer and Winter seasons. The fan offers a 150° wide-angle air supply, 3-second rapid heating, and intelligent constant temperature.
Under the hood, it packs a 2200W semiconductor ceramic heating element which provides hot air immediately after it is turned on. From the MIJIA app, the heat level can be adjusted. The fan can deliver warm air up to a distance of 2 meters and within a 20° radius.
Also, the air supply angles can be adjusted between 30° to 150°, covering a larger area. The built-in intelligent temperature control system keeps the indoor temperature within the set range of 18-28°C, continuously maintains a comfortable temperature.
The DC fan has three cooling modes: direct air, natural air, and sleep air. The maximum air volume can reach 357m³/h, and the cooling air supply distance can reach 10 meters.
Furthermore, it is equipped with a high-quality copper wire DC frequency conversion brushless motor that helps to maintain a constant speed, provides a more stable air supply, and produces low noise as low as 38.4dB. Thus, it sure won’t disturb your sleep at night.
In terms of design, the Mijia DC variable frequency two-season fan has a cylindrical design with a chassis diameter of only 30cm, which does not take up space. The whole machine is about 6.9kg, which can be moved around the house holding the body. There is a sliding touch bar on the top from where the wind speed can be controlled and the user can set when the fan will go off. Apart from MIJIA app control, it can also be controlled via XiaoAI voice prompts and can be paired with other MIJIA smart home products.
There is no word on the global release at this time but Xiaomi has been pretty slow in pushing out MIJIA-branded products on the international scene so don’t expect this product outside China anytime soon.
The United States Patent & Trademark Office has published two new patent applications filed by Apple. What is interesting in the latest patent filings by the Cupertino-based tech giant is that they indicate the development of a possible drone device in no distant future. These two new filings in the US Patent Office add to three previous patents relating to a possible Apple drone device.
The new applications both relate to drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The first application seems to cover the application and method of interaction between the UAV and a controller. The first patent will thus take care of pairing or connecting and disconnecting the UAV from the controller. It will cover apparatuses, systems, and methods for pairing the drone to a remote wireless controller.
The second patent application is related to the tracking and control of unmanned aerial vehicles. It has a patent application number 20210349458. The second patent concerns how the UAV may be controlled and monitored via a cellular network system. Discreet checks also indicate that the same track/control patent had been filed by Apple in Singapore, with the number 10202002204W. It is unclear whether there are any modifications between the Singapore filing and the one filed in the US.
There are no further hints or leaks that have shown evidence of the level of development of the Apple UAV. It is however correct to hazard a guess that the product if indeed it is already in development, will become visible over time. There is no guarantee however that this Apple drone project will ultimately come out as a finished product for commercial applications.
Chipmaker MediaTek has linked up with Reliance Jio in India to launch an e-gaming sports tournament in India. Tagged the Gaming Masters 2.0 e-sports tournament, it will be played on the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) game and is open to persons from India. The Gaming Masters 2.0 will hope to have a successful run as the Free Fire competition, with over 14,000 teams registering for the competition.
The Gaming Masters 2.0 tournament will have a total prize pool of Rs. 12.5 lakhs ($168,125) and registration is available for both Jio and non-Jio users using the JioGames platform. Gamers will have a variety of games and competitions to register for including the Play & Win Daily and a variety of exciting tangos. Registrations for the tournament kicked off on November 12 and the excitement is palpable among gaming enthusiasts in the subcontinent. The Gaming Masters 2.0 registration will be open till November 21 on jiogames.com
Three rounds of competition will be done in the tournament culminating in the best among five groups will qualify for the Road to Finale final games on December 21. There will be several games within each round to bring out the best among them. Some of the rounds will involve round-robin matchups with points given for wins. Players will use their online accounts and Gamer Tags, and participation is free.
Reliance Jio and MediaTek will hope that the tournament, which is in its second season, will continue to draw thousands of participants from across India while the prize money will continue to be scaled up. Find out how to participate from the source link below.
Microsoft‘s Xbox Design Lab customization program for the Xbox wireless controller has seen the development of several innovative and beautiful designs for the Xbox controller. The customization program indeed offers numerous options to give users a personal touch to their wireless controllers.
Xbox Design Lab is bringing back rubberized grips, metallic finishes, as well as new color customizations options on the wireless controller. The Xbox Design Lab online community is very innovative and growing as more users tap into the exciting world of customizable controllers for their Xbox Consoles.
The black rubberized grips are available on both the back case and side grips of the controller for better control and an additional layer of comfort even during extended use. There are 19 new metallic colors included for D-Pads and Triggers, while three new colors for controller parts are also part of the additions. The customization will add to the final cost of the controllers which starts at $70. Up to 4 weeks could be taken for delivery from when purchase and customization are completed. It is also possible to have laser engraving with a 16-character message on your new controller.
The Xbox Design Lab is available in a few countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Puerto Rico, and the EU. The one-stop online platform for your customization requirements is the Design Lab website.
The Redmi Note 11 was tipped to launch as the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India not long ago. And now, a reliable tipster has given out a release date for the same as well, which has been set for November 30th.
Ishan Agrawal (via 91mobiles) has also confirmed some key specifications of the Redmi Note 10T 5G successor, and the phone appears more or less identical to the Redmi Note 11.
Redmi Note 11 (Image: GSMArena)
The Redmi Note 11T 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 810 chip from MediaTek. This octa-core processor is clocked at a max of 2.4GHz and has been fabricated using the 6nm process. The chip will be paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device will be available in multiple configurations, namely 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB.
As for the display, the Redmi Note 11T 5G will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ panel with 2400×1080 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The camera setup of the device at the rear comprises a 50MP at f/1.8 aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Upfront, there’s a 16MP sensor. All of it is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support.
There hasn’t been any indication as to what to expect with regards to the price but it’s reasonable to assume it will be in line with the Redmi Note 10T 5G’s price tag. As for color options, the Redmi Note 11T 5G will come in three color options – Matte Black, Stardust White, and Aquamarine Blue.
Chinese companies had it tough in the US under Donald Trump’s presidency with Huawei and ZTE emerging as the worse hit. Thus, it was a sigh of relief on the part of the affected Chinese companies when incumbent Joe Biden was declared the winner of a highly contentious election.
Since Biden’s inauguration, there has been absolutely no attempt to relax most of the sanctions imposed on Chinese firms but in a new twist, the US president has now signed into law, new legislation that will further tighten the ability for Chinese firms that are deemed security threats to receive new equipment licenses from U.S. regulators. The law known as the Secure Equipment Act was first approved by the US House of Rep in September in a landslide 420-4 vote. The U.S Senate later on in October unanimously approved the act.
Here’s a summary of what the Secure Equipment Act entails. With the advent of the new law, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will stop reviewing or granting approval to any application for authorization for equipment that is marked as posing an unacceptable risk to national security. Already, the FCC had in March this year designed five Chinese companies – Huawei, ZTE, Hytera Communications Corp, Hangzhou Hikvision, and Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co, a camera equipment manufacturer, as posing a threat to national security. The FCC based its designation on a 2019 law that was enacted to protect US communications networks.
This new law only gives legal backing to what the FCC had been implementing since June when it unanimously voted to ban approvals granted to the listed Chinese companies for equipment in the country’s telecoms network.
The Commissioner of the US FCC Brendan Carr disclosed that the commission had granted over 3000 approvals to Huawei since 2018. With this new law, all such equipment authorizations to Chinese firms will be revoked and basically, any company from China won’t be able to supply communications equipment in the US.
Disassembly and teardown videos for any smartphone typically pop up soon after release, proving people’s obsession with seeing rectangular slabs of metal and glass being torn to shreds. One of such teardowns performed by PBKReviews had earlier revealed that the Google Pixel 6 Pro is rather difficult to repair. But now, another disassembly video by famous screwdriver-brandishing reviewer JerryRigEverything has highlighted that a Pixel 6 Pro screen replacement is the easiest thing ever.
The video shows that swapping the screen out for another on the device is rather straightforward and barely requires any heating. Simply stick a suction cup on the display, use a prying tool to separate it from the rest of the body, and boom! — it pops out in a jiffy. Next, disconnect the display’s ribbon cable and it’s a done deal.
However, the rest of the phone, as already demonstrated by PBKReviews, is no easy feat. There’s plenty of glue used to stick various components to each other, removing which can even result in damage unless you’re absolutely sure of what you’re doing. The battery, for example, holds onto the frame quite firmly due to the usage of copious amounts of adhesive. Replacing it calls for the usage of alcohol to dissolve the glue.
Regardless, most people would only stick to screen replacements considering it’s the most likely part to break in case of drops. And that’s a process proven to be rather easy, so repairs shouldn’t be a problem.
JerryRigEverything had previously uploaded a Google Pixel 6 Pro durability test video where the device had performed quite well. It was found to be resistant enough against scratches and did quite well in bend tests, with the reviewer deeming it a “solid phone.”
In conclusion, Google has not gone soft on durability even after bringing along a complete redesign with this year’s Pixels. The only complaint people seem to be having about the phones’ build is concerning its weight. Hopefully, Google will be addressing it next year.
Android 12 made it to the Google Pixels last month and other OEMs are now racing to update their smartphone offerings to the same as well. Flagship phones have been quick to get beta builds of the Android version this year – the OnePlus 9 series, for example, got it last month itself. There hadn’t been any word about Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series though, but that has now changed.
OnePlus has launched the Android 12 beta program for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T with a promise of even providing gifts to users who participate and help out the most. But there’s a catch. The program is a short-term closed beta test (CBT) where participants will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. And on top of that, only 400 people in total will be invited, with 200 from the 8T camp and 200 from the 8 and 8 Pro.
Interested? Then just head over to this link to apply after ensuring you meet the following requirements:
You are using a OnePlus 8 series or OnePlus 8T device
You are an active OnePlus Community member
You are willing to regularly communicate and provide feedback to the OnePlus team on Telegram
The CBT version is not the official version, which is still in developing and testing. After updating to CBT version, please be patient and tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it
Do keep in mind that the builds to be released through this channel may be highly unstable given the early status of Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series. Also worth noting is that the program will sometimes require clean flashing certain builds, which means it definitely can’t be used as a daily driver. OnePlus recommends performing data backups from time to time to avoid any unexpected cases of data loss.
And if you’re looking for a more stable Android 12 plus OxygenOS 12 experience, then we’d recommend waiting for the open beta program to commence which shouldn’t take much longer now. Sure, there’s no guarantee of open beta builds being completely free from bugs either but you’ll still fare better.
MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. It was announced alongside MIUI for Pad at the Xiaomi Mix 4 and Xiaomi Pad 5 series launch event in August. The company has been rolling out this software to eligible products since then. Three months later, the firm now details the third batch of devices that will be receiving the fresh MIUI version.
According to a Xiaomi executive, more than 25 devices are included in the third batch for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout. The exec has also revealed the following 25 models.
Xiaomi CIVI
Redmi 9
Redmi 10X 4G
Redmi Note 11 Pro
Redmi K30 Ultra
Redmi 10X 5G
Redmi 10X Pro 5G
Redmi Note 11 5G
Xiaomi Pad 5
Redmi K30 5G
Redmi K30i 5G
Redmi K30
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
Mi CC9 Pro
Mi 11 Youth Edition
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Redmi K20 Pro
Mi 9
Mi 9 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Mi CC9
Mi 9 SE
Mi CC9 Meitu Customized Edition
Redmi K20
As per the executive, the update rollout for the above-listed smartphones and tablets will finish by the end of December 2021. Since this timeline is meant for China, it may take even more time for international markets.
Having said that, Xiaomi is also expected to unveil MIUI 13 before the end of this year. Hence, the company will start seeding out the next iteration of MIUI as soon as it completes delivering the current version.
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