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.
Last month, Sony unveiled the Sony Xperia 5 III compact flagship in China. Today, the device has gone official in the home country – Japan. The major highlights of the smartphone are the compact 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 888 SoC, and a triple camera system.
The Sony Xperia 5 III is priced at ¥137,520(~$1,207) and is available in Frost Black, Frost Silver, and Green colour variants. The smartphone is listed on Softbank’s and Sony’s official websites.
To recall, the smartphone was launched for a cheaper price of CNY 6,599(~$1,034) in China.
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Coming to the specifications, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a compact flagship featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display panel. It has a Full-HD+ resolution and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz. It also has a touch sampling rate of 240Hz and the screen aspect ratio is 21:9. The device brings ZEISS-powered cameras to the table, it has a triple camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 12MP macro sensor.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It supports a microSD card for memory expansion up to 1TB. It houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology. The device runs on Android 11 OS. It has an IP6X water-resistant and dust resistant rating.
WhatsApp seems to be on a roll, bringing much requested and long-overdue features to its messaging service.
Earlier this week, the Meta-owned messaging platform brought the highly requested functionality, which removes the online connection requirement on your smartphone for the chatting platform to be used on multiple devices. And now, it has announced yet another useful and requested feature of hiding your ‘Last seen’ status from specific contacts.(via)
This function will give its users the option of anonymity. WhatsApp’s users will be able to single out contacts they do not want to share their last seen status with. In the current stable version, WhatsApp only allows for three options; first, you can let everyone with your number see your last seen, second, only people in your contacts, or you can set it to nobody.
This will be a welcome change for people who want to have privacy from their work friends, bosses, overbearing parents, and extended family members. It would also be a relief from the menace of the instant reply culture.
Although this is a step in the right direction, it can be improved by adding functionalities that allow sharing the last scene with specific people instead of filtering out the ones they don’t want to, which could be tedious.
Right now, this change to ‘Last Seen’ status is still being tested by beta testers on a limited number of devices, with no official announcement as to when it will come to the live version of the app.
Huawei is finally back in the global market with an upper-midrange phone: the Huawei Nova 9. Unfortunately, the handset does not come with Google Mobile Services, but it has HarmonyOS on board and great specifications if we consider its listing price. Does it still represent a great choice if compared to the concurrence? In order to understand it, we decided to compare it with the other upper-midrange phones offering a high value for money. This is a comparison between the specifications of Huawei Nova 9, OPPO Reno6 5G, and Realme GT Master Edition.
OPPO Reno6 5G vs Realme GT Master Edition vs Huawei Nova 9
OPPO Reno6 5G
Realme GT Master Edition
Huawei Nova 9
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
156.8 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm, 182 g
159.2 mm x 73.5 mm x 8.7 mm, 180 g
160 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm, 175 g
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.57 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 11, ColorOS
Android 11, Realme UI
HarmonyOS 2, One UI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
Each of these handsets has its original design elements. Which one provides the best design? It is mostly a matter of tastes. The Huawei Nova 9 offers a premium look and feel, as well as a curved screen at the sides which you can usually find only on flagship phones. With the OPPO Reno6 5G, you get a flat display and flat border just like the latest iPhones: currently, just a few handsets have this form factor in the Android world. The Realme GT Master Edition comes in a special variant called Voyager Gray sporting a leather back. Due to its wider display, the Huawei Nova 9 comes with bigger dimensions, while the OPPO Reno6 5G is the thinnest and most compact one.
Display
If you are looking for the most advanced display, you should go for the Huawei Nova 9. It is the only one with an OLED display able to show up to one billion colors and it provides the HDR10 certification, as well as a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Realme GT Master Edition comes right after with an AMOLED display providing a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but just 16 million colors. The OPPO Reno6 5G is more or less at the same level in terms of image quality, but it has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate. All of the phones are equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Huawei Nova 9 and Realme GT Master Edition are powered by the same Snapdragon 778G mobile platform paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS internal storage. The Snapdragon 778G is a slightly better processor if compared to the Dimensity 900 found on the OPPO Reno6 5G, but this handset has a memory configuration offering 12 GB of RAM in select markets (not Europe). Al the phones run Android 11 but, unfortunately, the Huawei Nova 9 does not have Google Mobile Services due to the limitations of the U.S. ban.
Camera
The most advanced rear camera belongs to the OPPO Reno6 5G: it has a better main camera with a brighter focal aperture. But with the Huawei Nova 9, you get a better front camera.
Battery
The biggest battery is provided by the Realme GT Master Edition which should also provide a longer battery life in most scenarios. OPPO Reno6 5G and Huawei Nova 9 have smaller 4300 mAh batteries, but they provide the same charging speeds as the Realme GT Master Edition thanks to 65W and 66W fast charging.
Price
The price of the OPPO Reno6 5G for the global market is €499/$570, just like the Huawei Nova 9. The Realme GT Master Edition starts from €349/$400 but you can find it for less than €300 thanks to online street prices. Given that there are no important differences between these three handsets, the Realme GT Master is the device offering the highest value for money and it even comes with a bigger battery. Do you agree?
Xiaomi has a record of some impressive soundbars in its home market of China and also in India recently. However, the latest Xiaomi soundbar offering is primed for the global market. The Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch comes as part of the Xiaomi Smart Living ecosystem and offers some impressive features.
The new soundbar is the company’s first of its kind for the global market. It supports one-touch NFC pairing, comes with a smart LED panel that shows the status of the device. There are connection toggles at the top, and a power button at the top, as well as volume controls.
On the sound components, the new Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch has Dolby audio and DTS Virtual X sound, with a wireless subwoofer for enhanced versatility of the soundbar. You can place the subwoofer anywhere that you desire to have a more powerful sound output. The Soundbar 3.1ch can produce a maximum output of 430W distributed between the subwoofer and the soundbar itself.
There are several other details still lacking for the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch. We are still not in the know of the ports and other features of the new soundbar. We would expect HDMI, AUX, and optical ports on the device and Bluetooth version at par, at least with the existing Xiaomi soundbars. The soundbar will most probably come with a wall mount as an option as well.
Pricing and global availability details will be released subsequently for the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G was in the news for a long time. Recently, its Exynos powered variant was leaked on the Internet and it was expected to hit the floors in early 2022. Now, an exclusive report from Coinbrs reveals the Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s official renders and specs leaving use very little to our imagination.
According to the official renders, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G looks impressive even though it carries the same S21-lineup design. It features a 6.4-inch punch-hole display with slim bezels all around the corners. The screen has a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
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It equips a 32MP single camera at the front and boasts a triple camera system at the rear. The rear setup includes a 64MP primary lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and lastly a depth sensor.
Just like the Galaxy S20 FE, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will also come in two variants. A Snapdragon 888 and an Exynos 2100 variant. The Snapdragon 888 has support for Adreno 660 GPU, whereas, the Exynos 2100 supports Mali G78 graphic processing unit.
Additionally, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is expected to pack a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging support. Leaks reveal that Samsung may employ a 15W fast charging. The smartphone has a USB Type-C port at the bottom for charging and data transfer.
In terms of pricing and colour variants, the exact price details are yet to be known. But, in terms of colour variants, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will come in White, Cream, Lavender, Black colours.
After the live images of the OPPO Reno7 Pro were leaked on Weibo in a now-deleted post, more leaks have surfaced from an industry source about the upcoming launch.
Alleged Reno7
The leaks stating a January launch of the OPPO Reno7 lineup were provided via 91mobiles. The leaker states that two models, the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro, will definitely launch in India in January, while no news has surfaced of the Reno7 Pro Plus or the Reno7 SE launch in the country. If the leaks turn out to be accurate, the Reno7 series can be expected to launch in China by December.
While we wait for more information on the smartphones, here are the leaked and rumored specs concerning the Reno7 and Reno7 pro.
OPPO Reno7 Pro rumored specs
Yesterday’s leak (11th November 2020) revealed live images of the OPPO Reno7 Pro’s which has a punch-hole cutout placed in the upper-left corner and the device also has an extremely thin chin. The tipster also revealed some key specs like a 90Hz display and Snapdragon 778G SoC which was in contrast to the previous rumors hinting at a Snapdragon 888.
OPPO Reno7 is rumored to sport a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED display with 1,080 X 2,400 pixels resolution. The rumors also state that the smartphone may pack up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
The Reno 7 Pro is said to get a triple camera setup on the back, with a 50MP primary sensor, a 16MP secondary lens, and a 13MP third sensor. It could have a 32MP lens on the front for selfies and video chats. Connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C.
OPPO Reno7 rumored specs
The vanilla Reno7 is expected to have similar features when it comes to the screen design and display panel, however, it is expected to house a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 or the Dimensity 900 under its hood. The ram and memory variants are also expected to be the same as the Reno7 Pro.
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Google has released an update to a limited number of Pixel 6 series devices, bringing the heart rate and respiratory tracking feature to the Google Fit app.
This feature which is present in Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a since march is now being tested for the Pixel 6 series in a limited release.
As the Pixel 6 series does not have dedicated sensors for measuring heart rate and respiratory rate, the feature works using the phone’s cameras. Checking your heart rate with this feature is as simple as placing your finger on the rear camera and waiting a few seconds as the app detects changes in the color of your finger and produces a reading that can be saved to your google fit account.
The process is pretty simple, with on-screen guides correcting you if you place your finger in the wrong place or a pop-up advising you to move to a place with better lighting if you are in a poorly lit environment.
The delayed inclusion of this feature in the Pixel 6 series can be accredited to the new style in which the camera module is set up, placing the primary lens and flash pretty far apart. This design causes a problem, as the feature also utilized the LED flash in the previous generations to take a more accurate reading in low-light environments.
On the other hand, the respiratory tracking feature works by propping up your device with the front camera facing your upper torso to record your chest movements when you breathe.
It was also observed by 9to5Google that “This early access capability is not particularly optimized, with an old Pixel 5-era graphic appears and mentions of being able to turn on the flash in error dialogs.”
It is still too early to tell if this feature will remain in the Pixel 6 as Google warns that tracking your respiratory rate and measuring heart rate “using just your phone” is “being fine-tuned and may be removed.”
You can check out if you got this feature in your Google Fit by seeing if two cards have appeared at the bottom of the Home tab or in Browse > Vitals.
In our last video, we fully reviewed the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and particularly talked about how the 108MP sensor performed at this point. Unfortunately, when compared to its predecessor, the Note 11 Pro still had room for improvement in the camera department.
So today, let’s take a deeper look at the Redmi Note 11 series by comparing the Redmi Note 11 Pro with the Note 11 Pro Plus.
And let’s find out which model of the series is more recommendable at their respective price points.
Well, let’s see what differences we got on paper first. It seems that battery and charging are the only two remarkable differences between the Note 11 Pro and the Pro Plus. As we mentioned in the last video, Redmi generously brought the insane charging power of 120W to the Plus version, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with a 67W fast charge but at the same time, features a larger 5160mAh battery. Apart from this, these two models do not look much different from each other.
In the Pro Plus review video, we mentioned that 120W fast charging took just 16 mins to get back to 100% of power, which is almost the same result as Xiaomi’s own flagship, the Mi Mix 4. While the full charging test of the Pro version took us around 45 mins, but it’s still faster than some flagships in terms of charging efficiency. Both models are 8.34mm thick, but the Pro weighs 207g, while the Pro Plus’ figure is 204g. You won’t feel any significant difference since it feels almost the same when holding them in your hands. If I didn’t tell you their weights, there would be no way to distinguish one from another. So I would advise you guys to be careful when checking the model and check it from the software end and not from the package you receive. After all, the box is replaceable.
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Both the models are powered by the MTK Dimensity 920 5G processor and feature a 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display, the best screen for the Note series to date. They also share the same 108MP camera module.
As for the AMOLED displays, these two models both have a stunning visual experience with the best panel in the budget price range. After comparing the two screens, we are pretty sure that there’s no trick between them, and the two displays bring exactly the same experience.
One of the few significant upgrades that made us happy with the entire Note 11 series is the stereo speakers tuned by JBL. But since we really couldn’t find any difference between the Pro and Pro Plus, it’s better for you guys to check our review video of the Pro Plus. In that video, we brought in the Redmi Note 10 Pro for comparison, and you guys will definitely figure out how significant the audio upgrade is.
Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Note 11 Pro Plus: Cameras
Main Camera
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Both of their camera modules are led by a 108MP HM2 sensor, followed by an 8MP ultrawide camera and another 2MP Macro lens. From the samples shot on the Pro and the Pro Plus, we can see that they share the same quality, as well as the same problems. They both present a stable and correct white balance, with a slightly cold color preference. The native 108MP didn’t really help them improve the clarity and sharpness, but on the other hand, they both emphasized relatively good pureness when generating images under low light, which looks so Xiaomi-style. So our conclusion remains the same from the last video — the 108MP mode so far is not being exploited to the native sensor’s potential. But compared to the other models at their price point, no doubt the Redmi Note 11 series is still one of the best options in the market. Especially for the Note 11 Pro, it’s hard to find an opponent that’s close in its strength…….. or is it? Okay, its predecessor, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is also its rival!
Now let’s move on to the night shooting performance. The improvement of night mode is pretty significant for both – Better brightness and noise processing… but there’s still no gap between them.
Ultra Wide Angle Cameras
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Let’s move on to the samples shot on their wide-angle cameras. There is still no obvious gap between their samples. They have the same noise issue in dark areas and average sharpness for the 8MP resolution. And night mode slightly optimized the images for both of the models. Apart from that, there are no significant surprises between these two phones.
Macro Cameras
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The macro lens of the Pro model basically performs the same way as the Pro Plus. It’s the same camera hardware with the same camera firmware, leading to no difference in imaging.
Performance
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About the performance, the Dimensity 920 chipset is likely to be the least impressive part of the entire Redmi Note 11 series, since we’ve seen a more powerful Dimensity 1100 run on their predecessors. And thank God, the 920-chipset run on the Pro version also got a similar optimization as the Pro Plus variant without any compromises. And similarly, limited by the performance of the Dimensity 920, the Pro model’s main camera does not support EIS stabilization in 1080P 60fps and 4K video shooting either.
Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Note 11 Pro Plus: Battery Life & Charging
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The Pro model has a slightly longer battery life with a larger capacity of 5160mAh. In our battery life test, the Pro model is estimated to save 10% more on power. Or you could pick the Pro Plus to save around 20 mins for each full charge.
If it were you, which model would you choose?
Our Verdict
After completing the comparison, I really miss the Redmi Note 10 Pro more than ever. But the Redmi Note 11 series is still worth its price if you compare the series with other brands’ budget models. It’s most likely to win the title of the best budget series in the market right now.
But after we used both these models for the past few days, we strongly feel that the Pro model is more recommendable. We don’t think it’s worth paying 50 dollars more to get 120W charging speed and shorter battery life. The Pro version features 67W fast charging, which is already a flagship-grade configuration. No matter how indifferent you are to the additional 50 bucks, I’m firmly on the side of the Redmi Note 11 Pro.
So that’s all about the Redmi Note 11 Series. What’s your pick?
Chinese tech powerhouse Xiaomi led in sales in this year’s Singles Day holiday sales on November 11th in China. According to the biggest Chinese online retailer, JD.com, Xiaomi sold more smartphones than other leading brands including Apple, Samsung, and even fast-rising Honor. The Singles Day shopping holiday holds on the date that is historically known as the World Armistice day 11/11, which is seen as a lucky day in Chinese tradition.
According to JD.com, Xiaomi was followed in sales numbers by Apple and Honor. The leading smartphones that drove the Xiaomi sales numbers during the Singles Day sale are the Redmi K40, (vanilla version) and the Redmi 9A. Apple’s iPhone 13 which was recently released also had some very strong performance. Overall, Xiaomi was able to have up to 50% of the top 20 selling devices (it had 9 products on the top 20). The distribution of these phones cut across the Mi and Redmi brands across the entire price range. A look closer at the numbers indicates that Redmi sold more than Mi brands.
Several new models from their parent company outperformed the parent brand, according to the sales numbers. In this regard, Realme outperformed Oppo, Honor outclassed Huawei, and Vivo had less impressive numbers than iQOO. The JD.com release also provided some breakdown of the sales across price segments and gaming smartphones. Some of the most expensive smartphones included some foldable devices like the Mate X2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, led by Apple’s iPhone 13.
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The sales numbers indicate an upward trajectory for some of the local Chinese brands within the home market, while also posting impressive numbers abroad.
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Apple iconic iPhone models have over the years gain a towering reputation due to their sleekness, ruggedness, versatility, and invincibility have been well-documented in recent years. The iPhone’s feats range from surviving underwater for long periods to the exploits of the Magsafe, the stories keep building up. One aspect where Apple has built on in recent times is the strength of the iPhone’s display. Stories abound of how the Apple smartphone model has survived falling from aircraft flying at high altitudes and survived.
Another story has emerged of how the iPhone survived falling from an aircraft during takeoff while going at 50-60 miles. The interesting incident occurred at the Orlando Executive Airport in the US and involved the pilot of a Seminole aircraft which explains why the windows could be left open.
Details of how the pilot dropped the phone are not known at this moment but immediately it fell off, he alerted the air traffic control who then relayed it to the Air traffic control tower. When the green light was given to look for the phone, it was found without any damage and still worked fine. The interesting interaction of the air traffic control crew at the airport is available in the video below.
Well, there are several similar stories but perhaps, a lot more about iPhones falling from just a few feet with the screen not surviving. This is likely a mixture of luck and a higher level of solid engineering from the team at Apple.
Transsion Holdings subsidiary Tecno Mobile made its mark by launching feature phones and entry-level smartphone models. Since then the company has graduated to launching premium mid-range models and even flagship models. The company has now unveiled a new entry-level smartphone dubbed Tecno Pop 5C.
The device features a rather outdated design with the presence of dated bezels on all four sides of the display. The bezels are wider at the top and bottom edges. While the top bezel holds the selfie camera and flashlight, the bottom bezel houses the capacitive home, multitasking, and back buttons.
In terms of specifications, the Pop 5C packs a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The smartphone will be powered by a Unisoc SC7731E chipset backed by a disappointing 1GB RAM while there is 16GB of storage onboard.
The Pop 5C equally features a solitary 5-megapixel camera at the back with an LED flash. The selfie camera is a miserable 2-megapixel sensor. The device crams a smallish 2,400mAh battery under the hood which charges via an equally dated micro USB port.
Providing the interface is the rather outdated Android 10 Go Edition and we are certain the device isn’t lined up for any update going by Tecno’s precedence in the delivery of software updates to its smartphone.
Tecno is yet to announce the price of the Pop 5C but we expect the price to placate for the disappointing hardware and design. Whenever it goes on sale, the Pop 5C will be available in Lake Blue and Dark Blue colors.
An enthusiast who modified an Apple iPhone X with a Type-C charging slot has managed to sell the device on eBay for a whopping $86,001.
The Frankenstein creation was created by robotics student Ken Pillonel, who is studying for his Master’s degree in Robotics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. The auction for the device commenced November 1st but exploded last week, even reaching $1 million at one point (via iMore).
The modified iPhone X reportedly works quite perfectly and not only supports charging through USB Type-C cables but also data transfer.
While the auction for the device did slowly but steadily climb to around $14,000 within a week or so, a big bid of $30,000 dropped and changed everything. Soon after, more outlandish bids began to pour in, with some even reaching above a million Dollars, although those were found to be fake. The bidding then stabilized between $86,000 and $90,000 but Mr. Pillonel finally settled for $85,000. The amount isn’t bad at all though – almost 86 times higher than the iPhone X’s original price.
The deal closed at 11 am ET and is no longer listed on the site.
Ken Pillonel had the following to say about the modified iPhone X:
“This is it. I’ve finally built the World’s First iPhone with a USB Type-C port. It supports charging and data transfers. The first part was about getting the electronics to work. Then the next step was to reverse-engineer the Apple C94 connector and make my own PCB with a female USB C port. Then the schematics for the project were set and tested and the final was to make it fit inside the iPhone! I’m very happy to show you this mod in the form of a Youtube Short.”
The phone’s new owner has secured a “true piece of collection for any Apple fanboy out there.” However, the device’s listing had a few conditions associated with it. The buyer had to agree not to restore, update, erase the phone, or use it as their daily driver, so there’s that. The deal also included an optional 30-minute call with the creator in case of any questions.
A report has revealed Samsung’s plans for 2022 in the smartphone sector. The South Korean tech giant has set its objective to ship 334 million smartphone units worldwide.
According to Samsung‘s plan, the company is gearing up to manufacture an impressive 285 million smartphone units in-house while outsourcing the production of 49 million units to its joint development manufacturers.
The report via Thelec stated that Samsung aims to produce 54 million units of its flagship Galaxy S series and 13 million units of the Galaxy Z Folding lineup.
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It is worth noting that Samsung is almost doubling up the productions of its folding smartphones (13 million) compared to 2021 (7 million), indicative of their vision going forward. The report also detailed that 4 million of these units will be the Galaxy Z Fold and 9 million Galaxy Z flip units.
The report also stated that Samsung aims to ship 176 million units of ENTRY phones, the name for its low-end Smartphones. While in the mid-tier segment, Samsung’s objective is to ship 91 million units, out of which 8 million will be ‘HIGH phones, i.e. the highest tier offerings out of its mid-tier lineup.
The year 2022 will be the first time since 2017 that Samsung aims to ship above 300 million units of Smartphones. However, the smartphone giant is likely to face some bumps in this roadmap, with its Vietnam manufacturing facility temporarily ceasing production due to the ongoing pandemic and with the world facing the global chip shortage.
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Redmi Buds 3 Pro Global version which generally retails for $56 is now available at a discounted price of $50.89 only at AliExpress. The Chinese edition is available for $46.89 only.
Redmi Buds 3 Pro features an in-ear design and comes with 35dB Active Noise Cancellation which is one of the best in this price segment. The dual device smart connectivity function helps you to connect your earbuds with multiple systems and the dual transparency mode allows you to freely converse with others even while wearing the earbuds.
Redmi Buds 3 Pro gives you up to 6 hours of continuous playback on a single charge and 28 hours with the charging case.
MediaTek has always been an underdog when pitched against competitors like Qualcomm and Samsung, but its new Dimensity series of 5G chips have changed the game. The company’s CEO recently announced that they’re are now the largest smartphone SoC maker globally, proving its extraordinary growth.
However, MediaTek’s share has been close to nothing in the flagship smartphone segment, thanks to OEMs’ preference for Qualcomm’s solutions. This is likely due to the former’s focus on the budget to mid-range market. But with such success, the Taiwanese chip-maker’s objectives may finally be changing.
Reliable leakster Digital Chat Station today shared the AnTuTu benchmark score of the upcoming flagship processor from MediaTek, and they’re shockingly good – so good in fact that they’ve actually set a new record. The score stands at 1,002,220 and it’s the first time a mobile chip has hit 7 figures. For comparison, the current champ Snapdragon 888 Plus has never gone beyond the 900,000 mark on any device.
The leakster says that the benchmark was run on an upcoming vivo phone, indicating that the device could be the first to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 2000.
Image: Digital Chat Station
Some questions were raised though since the AnTuTu screenshot says that the score couldn’t be verified and that it’s “abnormal.” Digital Chat Station laid them to rest clarifying that the warning messages are normal for benchmarks run on test units.
It remains to be seen if the Mediatek Dimensity 2000 will remain the king of the hill when the Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200 are unveiled. But even if it gets beaten, there is no doubt that MediaTek will soon be piercing the flagship smartphone market if this leak isn’t a gimmick.
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