OPPO Pad live shot, key specifications leaked

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Nov 10, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on its first tablet. While the official moniker of the device is under wraps, the rumor mill is calling with the OPPO Pad name. Tipster Digital Chat Station had shared a render of the alleged tablet back in August. Now, fresh leaks that have been shared by Nils Ahrensmeier and SlashLeaks have revealed the live images and key specs of the OPPO Pad.

The images shared by SlashLeaks reveals that the OPPO tablet offers a 120Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 870 chipset (mentioned as kona), 6 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and ColorOS 12 flavored Android 12. The other specs of the tablet are under wraps.

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The image by Ahrensmeier gives a look at real prototypes of OPPO tablets placed alongside some of its smartphones. The exact screen size of the device is not known. Also, it is unclear whether the tablet features an LCD or AMOLED screen. The previously shared render by Digital Chat Station had suggested that it will be sporting a punch-hole cutout for the front camera.

The ColorOS 12 for the OPPO tablet is expected to feature a dock bar and desktop widgets for quick operations. The UI is also said to offer seamless interconnected operations between devices like smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, and other devices.

The inclusion of the Snapdragon 870 will allow it to rival Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro tablets. There is no word on the launch date of the OPPO Pad. It remains to be seen whether it goes official before the end of this year.

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Nokia X100 budget 5G smartphone with SD480 SoC and 6GB RAM goes official

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Jeet

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Nov 10, 2021

HMD Global has launched its first Nokia X-series smartphone which is specifically made for the United States — Nokia X100. However, the device will be available exclusively through T-Mobile and Metro network carriers.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G chipset.

As for the memory configuration, the phone packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows you to further expand the storage capacity on the device up to 1TB.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back taking care of your photography needs. It offers a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, you get a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Nokia X100 is running the Android 11 operating system but the company has not yet revealed when the device will be getting the latest software update, nor has it shared if it will be getting updates and security patches.

For 5G connectivity, the phone is compatible with T-Mobile’s widely available sub-6Hz 5G network. It is powered by a 4,470mAh battery with support for 18W charging and the company is also including a charger in the box.

The Nokia X100 is priced at $252 and will be available for purchase in the United States from 19th November. As mentioned above, the device is exclusively available to T-Mobile and Metro T-Mobile customers.

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OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone’s design and key specifications leaked

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Nov 10, 2021

After launching the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones this year, the OPPO-backed company is now gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone next year, dubbed as the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Renders of the upcoming flagship smartphone from OnePlus have surfaced online, thanks to OnLeaks and Zouton, giving us a better look at what the expect from the OnePlus 10 Pro in terms of design.

The images show that the phone will be an ultra-high-end device that will come with an around-the-edge camera bump design, similar to what we have seen on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones.

The camera module on the back panel houses three camera sensors and an LED flash, which are placed in a 2×2 grid. It appears that the company has opted for a grainy texture for the back panel, which will offer a better grip.

The lock button on the phone also has a bumpy texture to distinguish from the volume rocker keys which are just placed below it. Interestingly, the company has removed the alert sliders that is found in previous OnePlus phones.

As for the specifications, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch 1440p display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. It should be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset and is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for Warp Charge technology for fast charging.

We expect this new flagship smartphone from OnePlus to come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It could come running the Android 12-based ColorOS or OxygenOS custom interface. However, to know for sure about the phone’s specifications and features, we will have to wait a bit longer. As for availability, the device is expected to get launched early next year.

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Vivo Y76s launched with Dimensity 810, 50MP dual cameras, 44W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2021

Vivo Y76s smartphone has silently launched in China. It is the company’s first phone to feature the Dimensity 810 chipset. Some of its other attractions include 50-megapixel dual cameras and 44W fast charging.

Vivo Y76s specifications and features

The Vivo Y76s has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The handset measures 7.79mm in thickness and weighs 175 grams.

For selfies, it is fitted with an 8-megapixel front camera. The vertical camera module on the backside of the Y76s features a 50-megapixel main camera, 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash unit.

The Y76s is driven by the Dimensity 810 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It comes with 4 GB of virtual RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. The device runs on OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS.

The Vivo Y76s has a 4,100mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. It comes with security features like face unlock and a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The other specs of the phone include dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y76s pricing and availability

The Vivo Y76s comes in two choices such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,799 Yuan (~$281) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 1,999 Yuan (~$313). It comes in colors like Galaxy Blue, Star Diamond White, and Starry Night Black. There is no information on the availability of the device. It may have debuted just in time for the 11.11 (Nov. 11) shopping festival of China.

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Realme Q3t launched with 144Hz display, Snapdragon 778G, 48MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2021

Last month, Realme announced the Realme Q3s smartphone in China. Now, it has silently unveiled another Q-series phone called the Realme Q3t in the home market. The major attraction of the Q3t is that it is a cloud mobile phone, which gives access to cloud apps, cloud games, cloud videos, cloud VR, and so on, which does not local storage on the device. The Q3t has been launched by Realme in partnership with China Telecom.

Realme Q3t specifications and features

The Realme Q3t has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, 600 nits brightness, and a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. It features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 778G chip is present under the hood of the Q3t. It comes in a single variant that offers 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 5 GB of virtual RAM, and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11. It features a microSD card slot for more storage.

The Q3t has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It offers other features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. As can be seen, the specs and design of the Q3t are identical to the Q3s. The only major difference between the two devices is that the Q3t is a cloud mobile phone.

Realme Q3t pricing and availability

The Realme Q3t is priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$328). It comes in two colors such as Nebula and Night Sky Blue.

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POCO M4 Pro vs Realme 8 5G vs OPPO A74: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 9, 2021

A few hours ago, Xiaomi announced one of the most incredible best-buys of this year in the European market. We are talking about the POCO M4 Pro 5G, a rebrand of the Chinese Redmi Note 11 which hitten the European shelves with an outstanding price tag. While a lot of people are waiting for its availability in Europe, they are also wondering whether or not the POCO M4 Pro 5G is the best smartphone to buy around €200. In order to let you find out, we decided to compare it to the other best phones in the same price range. For this specs comparison, we chose the Realme 8 5G and the OPPO A74 because they are among the most interesting Chinese phones you can currently find for less than €200 in the European market. Note that the OPPO A74 present in this comparison is the 4G variant and not the 5G one.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Realme 8 5G vs OPPO A74

	Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G	OPPO A74	Realme 8 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	8.8 mm, 195 grams	160.3 x 73.8 x 8 mm, 175 grams	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, ColorOS	Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 2 MP 16 MP front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, 33W fast charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Due to its chunky body, the POCO M4 Pro 5G is not exactly the best phone when it comes to design. The OPPO A74 is definitely more good-looking not only because it has a more minimal design, but also because it is more compact, thinner, and lighter than its two rivals. The Realme 8 5G sits right in the middle: it does not come with the same huge camera module as the POCO M4 Pro 5G, but it is not as compact as the OPPO A74.

Display

The biggest advantage of the OPPO A74 is the display: it is the only one in the trio which comes with an AMOLED panel and it guarantees brighter colors and deeper blacks. Further, it has a smaller panel that is easier to use with one hand and a high 800 nit peak brightness. It even comes with an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication instead of a side-mounted one. The POCO M4 Pro 5G and the Realme 8 5G have similar displays: they are Full HD+ panels with a 90 Hz refresh rate, but the POCO M4 Pro 5G is the only one to feature a variable refresh rate (it switches between 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 90 Hz).

Hardware/Software

The best hardware is provided by the POCO M4 Pro 5G equipped with the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 mobile platform built at 6 nm. Then we got the Realme 8 5G with a Mediatek Dimensity 700, while the OPPO A74 takes third place not only because its Snapdragon 662 processor is inferior, but also because it lacks the 5G support. Note that Realme 8 5G has a configuration offering more RAM if compared to the POCO M4 Pro 5G: up to 8 GB instead of just 6 GB. On the other hand, POCO M4 Pro 5G has a faster UFS 2.2 internal storage.

Camera

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is equipped with the most advanced rear camera: a 50 MP sensor paired with an 8 MP ultrawide lens. The OPPO A74 has a 48 MP camera that is able to offer decent low light performance thanks to a bright f/1.7 aperture, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor. The Realme 8 5G is the worst one with its 48 MP triple camera and an f/1.8 focal aperture.

Battery

These phones all come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the OPPO A74 lasts more in a lot of scenarios because it has an AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate. And, alongside the POCO M4 Pro 5G, it has the fastest charging tech.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Realme 8 5G vs OPPO A74: Price

POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in Europe with a starting price tag of just €199/$230 and you can find the OPPO A74 at the same price thanks to online deals, while the Realme 8 5G costs even less than €199. The POCO M4 Pro 5G wins the comparison thanks to a superior chipset, 5G, and good cameras, but if you prefer having the best display quality, then OPPO A74 may be better for your needs.

Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Realme 8 5G vs OPPO A74: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G

PROS

Amazing price
Variable refresh rate
Great main camera
33W fast charging
Stereo speakers
5G
90 Hz

CONS

Nothing particular

OPPO A74

PROS

AMOLED display
Thinner and lighter
More compact
33W fast charging

CONS

No 5G

Realme 8 5G

PROS

More affordable
5G
90 Hz

CONS

Slower charging

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India’s smartwatch shipment surges to record high in Q3 2021 with local brands dominating

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

The latest numbers coming out of India in terms of smartwatch shipments indicate that local manufacturers are sustaining a strong overall performance. Research firm Counterpoint has just released its Q3 2021 figures for smartwatch shipments in the Indian market. The report shows the market recorded its highest performance yet during the quarter.

Counterpoint Technology Market Research is a global research firm with a niche in the tech, media, and telecom industries. It has continued to churn highly reliable numbers across several markets. The Indian smartwatch market recorded an increase of 159% in shipments in the third quarter. The numbers also indicated that year-on-year, the growth was 293%. The surge in shipments was driven mainly by the top three brands in the market: Noise, boAt, and Fire-Boltt, accounting for 66% of the shipments. Noise grew by 141% from Q2, while boAt grew by 132%, and Fire-Boltt had a massive 394% growth from Q2. The market share of the trio was 25%, 24%, and 17% respectively.

Historically, Q3 has been the best quarter for smartwatch brands, as that is the period when there is a projected surge in demand to meet the festivities of the holidays and the end of the year. In addition, manufacturers come up with several incentive schemes and multiple launches to have a piece of the market. The strong performance of the local smartwatch brands, which accounted for 75% of the total shipments for the quarter, is also seen as a plus. It reflects the success of the extensive measures including celebrity endorsements, customer-friendly pricing, discount offers, and the production of high-quality devices that could measure up with foreign standards.

Realme and Amazfit had impressive showings while Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus also had impressive growth numbers from the previous quarter. Although the actual sales numbers are not available from the Counterpoint report, they could provide some great insights into the growth trajectory of smartwatch brands in the subcontinent.

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Tipster detail the Reno 7 Pro to pack a SD 778G SoC & a Dimensity 1200-Max for the Pro+

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

A tipster Digital Chat Station has added some more details to the earlier leaked info about the Oppo Reno 7 series, with a focus on the Pro and Pro+. There are three models in the Oppo Reno 7 series and it is not yet clear when Oppo will officially unveil the models. However, as per the specs leak by Digital Chat Station, some pricing details were also provided.

The base model is the Oppo Reno 7 and it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, and a 64MP main cam. The battery is 4,500mAh and the device supports 33W charging. The Reno 7 is the lightest of the series, weighing 171g. The Oppo Reno 7 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, offer 65W fast charging, and has a 64MP main camera. The battery of the Reno 7 Pro is 4,500mAh and the smartphone weighs 185g. The Oppo Reno 7 Pro+ will be powered by a customized MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chip, with a 4,500mAh battery and 65W charging available. It has a 50MP primary camera and it sports a thin and lightweight design (weighs just 180g).

The Oppo Reno 7 Pro+ will likely have a 90Hz display refresh rate with a 6.5-inch 1080p+ AMOLED panel. The 50MP camera will have a Sony IMX766 sensor. There is also an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP front-facing camera. The base model will have 8GB/256GB and could cost CNY 3,000 ($465), which can be upgraded to 12GB of RAM. The upgraded model is priced at CNY 3,300 ($515). As we await the official release of the Oppo Reno 7 series, we keep our fingers crossed.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro goes on sale via Giztop for $299

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 9, 2021

Redmi Note 11 series is recently launched in China featuring MediaTek Dimensity SoC and several other advancements over the predecessors. The new Redmi Note 11 Pro is now inching closer towards global launch, but still, it is official only in China. However, interested users can grab the latest mid-range smartphone from Giztop with global shipping options.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro is available in all four colors of Black, Blue, Purple, and Green. The buyers can choose between different storage options including 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant. It is an interesting deal to grab the smartphone before its official global launch.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Specifications

The newly launched smartphone features the latest MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC coupled with a 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. There’s a 6.67-inch AMOLED display having 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution and offers a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. It also offers a DCI-P3 color gamut and typical brightness of up to 450 nits.

In the camera segment, the smartphone offers a tri[ple rear camera sensor including 108MP AI primary camera, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. A 16MP selfie camera sits on the front.

It bundles a 5160 mAh battery having 67W fast charging. Xiaomi Note 11 Pro offers a VC Liquid cooling system to efficiently dissipate heat.

It is available on Giztop at the price of $299 with global shipping options. Interested folks can head over to the retailer to grab this finest opportunity.

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Blackview coming soon with three new Android tablets – Tab 11, Tab 6 and Tab 6 Kids

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 9, 2021

Blackview is set to broaden its reach with the launch of three new tablets – Tab 11, Mini Tab 6, and Tab 6 Kids. After dominating the rugged smartphone market and adamant praise in the earbuds and laptops segment, the company is all set to improve its reach in the tablet market. Blackview will launch the bigger Tab 11 4G, Tab 6 4G, and Tab 6 Kids tablets in November.

Blackview Tab 11

It is the flagship table model featuring a large 10.336-inch display having 2K resolution. Blackview Tab 11 is powered with Unisoc T618 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB Internal storage. The new tablet features a bit reduced battery capacity of 6580 mAh than the predecessor’s 7480mAh battery.

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The tablet has abundant RAM and storage to enhance multitasking and satisfy the growing needs for digital content. Its high-quality display also offers a seamless viewing experience which is a key aspect of any tablet. However, its Widevine L1 certifications enable the users to enjoy high-quality video streaming services from major providers like YouTube, NetFlix, Display+, etc.

In the software front, the tablet runs on DOkeOS 2.0 which is based on Android 11. Along with added benefits, it carries all the luxuries of Android 11. The presence of the new Notes app offers the ability to take notes in audio and images.

It is a beautifully designed masterpiece and is available in the Teal Green color option. The design resembles the iPad Pro and feels outstanding while holding in hand.

Blackview Tab 6 and Tab 6 Kids

Considering the ongoing world situation, the usage of large portable screen devices has drastically increased in several workplaces. The students, workers, and even the home users are now looking for a more portable solution to perform their daily tasks. The recent work from home or school from the home regime has increased dependency on tablets.

Especially, notebooks have been replaced by tablets. To offer affordable yet powerful options, Blackview introduced Tab 6 and Tab 6 Kids tablet that offers an 8-inch display, a Unisoc T310 processor, and a 5580mAh battery. It runs DokeOS 2.0 based on Android 11. Apart from these similarities, both the tablets differ in these aspects.

Blackview Tab 6 offers 4G LTE support, 3GB RAM, 32GB Internal Storage, and up to 128GB expandable storage option.

Meanwhile, the Tab 6 Kids variant offers dual-SIM support and carries a 4-in-1 navigation system – GPS, BDS, GLONASS, and Galileo. To further enhance its usage for kids, the tablet houses an exclusive iKids app to offer a host of features like parental control. Furthermore, there are special child themes, reading mode, split view support, and more.

Blackview Tab 6 Kids houses a rugged case from EVA in two color options of Donut Blue and Pudding Pink. However, Tab 6 comes with a standard case. Blackview Tab 6 series comes in three color options of Truffle Gray, Macaron Blue, and Peach Gold, and the Kids variant is available only in Truffle Gray.

All the new Blackview Tablets will launch this November at affordable pricing.

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Garmin Launches Index S2 Smart Scale in India featuring Weight Trend Graph and Wi-Fi connectivity

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Nov 9, 2021

Garmin Launches the Index S2 Smart Scale in India in the connected health and wellness segment, targeting athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

The Index S2 smart scale comes with a color display and offers a plethora of measurements that can be used to micromanage your day-to-day weight and activity. These exciting features include body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, bone mass, and body water percentage. The Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale shows the body fat proportion of the user to indicate the percentage of essential and stored fat.

Index S2 also features a weight trend graph that tracks and represents the change in your body weight. The graph shows you the changes in body weight over the last 30 days, making it easier to set achievable goals and track actual progress.

The smart scale claims to showcase the complete biometric data of its users. And also supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, through which users can connect their devices to the smart scale via the Garmin Connect app available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Some other impressive features packed into the Index S2 smart scale are its 181.4 KG weight limit and 16 profile support, which enables 16 different accounts to be linked with the scale and track their progress separately. This feature makes it especially ideal for an athletic team to monitor and manage their progress.

Garmin has claimed to deliver up to 9 months of battery life with the use of four AAA batteries. The Index Smart scale comes with a price tag of ₹15,999 with two color offerings, Black and White. It is available to purchase via the Germain brand store and online stores including Amazon, Flipkart, and Tata Cliq.

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Vivo Y15s goes official in Singapore packing an Helio P35 chip, Android 11 Go edition

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

Vivo has quietly unveiled a new budget smartphone under the affordable Y-series. The device is christened Vivo Y15s and features a decent specs lineup as well as an affordable price tag.

In terms of the design, the Vivo Y15s packs a 6.51-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 780 pixels. The display has a waterdrop notch which is home to an 8-megapixel selfie camera. At the rear, the device has a camera module located at the top left corner of the back panel. The panel houses a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field sensor.

The Y15s is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and runs on Android 11 (Go edition). The phone also has a 5,000mAh battery under the hood with 10W charging via a micro-USB port. The device comes with three slots consisting of two SIM slots and a third memory expansion slot that can take up to a 1TB memory card. This saves you the hassle of switching cards.

The Vivo Y15s carries a decent retail price of SGD 179 ($133) in Singapore and will be available in Wave Green and Mystic Blue color options. The device is already available to buy in Singapore via Vivo’s official website and other authorized retailers.

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How to enable Pixel Magic Eraser on old Pixel smartphones

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 9, 2021

Google unveiled the Pixel 6 series with several camera-based advancements and home-built Google Tensor SoC. Apart from the usual hardware improvements, the smartphone unleashes some advanced software features to improve efficiency, performance, and camera quality. Among such features, Magic Eraser is a feature that removes unwanted objects from your images without any effort. It is quite a handy tool to save a lot of time and effort while capturing photos in the public space.

Follow the steps below to enable the Pixel Magic Eraser feature on any Pixel smartphone.

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The Pixel Magic Eraser is currently limited to the Pixel 6 series. In our guide, we will let you know about a way out to enjoy the Magic Eraser feature on any Pixel smartphone. You can download the apks listed below to flawlessly enjoy the magic Eraser feature.

What is Magic Eraser Feature?

It is an advanced AI-based feature that allows users to remove object in the background of an image. The feature uses technologies like machine learning and neural networks to recognize unnecessary objects in the photo and then stabilize them with proper marking. It is a time-saving tool for photographers.

Enable Magic Eraser on old Pixel Smartphones

Magic Eraser feature is part of the Google Photos, and not the Google Camera 8.4. Follow the steps below to enjoy the feature on other Pixel smartphones:

Uninstall the Old Google Photos App or uninstall app updates.
Download the Split APKs Installer from the Google Play Store to install APKs files on your Android smartphone.
Download this APKs file directly from Pixel 6 carrying the Magic Eraser Feature.
Now, Open the Split APKs Installer app and browse the APKs that you downloaded from the above link, after giving the app access to your files.
Select the Google Photos APKs file and tap the “Install” button.
If a pop-up opens related to the installation of “unknown apps from this source…”, then open “Settings” and enable the toggle.
Now, proceed with the installation.
Enjoy the Magic Eraser feature by heading to the edit button and then to the Tools section.

You can now install the app, and enjoy the new features. However, the feature will be disabled if you update the app. Google can even disable the feature for old Pxiel smartphones via a server-side switch. Interestingly, some users of non-pixel Android smartphones were able to install the APKs.

You can also try it if your smartphone is running Android 12.

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China’s Geely launches its own Electric truck, rivals Tesla Semi

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 9, 2021

Homtruck, a new electric semi-truck has been launched by China’s Geely. Faizron Auto, Geely’s commercial vehicle group, is planning to roll out the vehicle in 2024 and the company will target international markets as well.

This launch comes at a time when Tesla has delayed the production of a similar electric vehicle, the Tesla Semi till 2023, which was supposed to release in 2017. Mercedes and Warren Buffett-backed BYD have also announced their own electric trucks, according to a report by CNBC.

The Homtruck will have two power options, Methanol Hybrid and Pure Electric. Methanol-powered batteries are a technology that Geely has been investing in for a few years and its also providing this power option in some of its models. Farizon also stated that the Homtruck’s batteries can also be swapped out, which cuts down on the need to wait for charging. The company said that the interiors consist of a shower and toilet, single bed, refrigerator, kitchen area, and a small washing machine.

The Homtruck is built with autonomous driving in mind, with autonomous driver-less features. Vehicles also have the ability to communicate with each other for maintaining safe speed and distance. In the exclusive covered by CNBC Mike Fan, CEO, Geely commercial vehicle group, said that “Geely plans to introduce autonomous driving in three phases. By 2023, the company hopes to have some partial driverless features with more advanced systems by 2026. Geely plans to achieve full autonomy in 2030.” Rumors are also rife that Geely will collaborate with Huawei to integrate the HarmonyOS into its vehicles.

Notably, the production of Homtruck could face a challenge due to the ongoing global chip shortage which however the company feels is a seasonal phenomenon.

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OPPO A95 4G official teaser appears in the Philippines revealing a similar design to the F19

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

Budding Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is to add the A95 smartphone to its lineup in the Philippines market soon. The A95 5G is already available in the market, but obviously, Oppo is considering adding the LTE version of the smartphone, which will be more affordable than the A95 5G.

It seems however that the new Oppo A95 is just a rebranded Oppo F19, as the specs sheets of both models are amazingly identical. The Philippines arm of the Chinese smartphone maker had posted the A95 on its official Facebook page with a link to an online retailer for pre-ordering. The online retailer is Lazada although the listing was later brought down. The Oppo A95 is the LTE version of the A95 5G and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset. It will run on Android 11 OS and has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution.

The Oppo A95 has 128GB of internal storage and will come in two color variants for the Philippines market namely black and silver. Ahead of the official unveiling, the Oppo A95 will be sold for PHP 15,995 ($320), and it may be restored on Lazada’s online list as the launch date draws closer. Other retailers may also be set to display the product.

POCO F3 Moonlight Silver variant is the new kid on the block

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

POCO today held a launch event where the M4 Pro 5G was the main attraction. Apart from the M4 Pro 5G, the Chinese tech giant also announced the POCO F3 Moonlight Silver variant. The new variant is just the regular F3 with a new moonlight silver hue.

The POCO F3 was first launched in March this year as the brand’s flagship offering. It arrives as a remake of the Redmi K40 but was made available in Night Black, Arctic White, and Deep Ocean Blue color options. The new Moonlight Silver variant joins as the fourth color option. The variant looks super classy, bringing a refreshed design feel to the glass back panel.

Apart from the paint job, the Silver variant isn’t any different from the other color options. Even the pricing isn’t very different. It starts at €299 for the 6GB + 128GB variant while the 8GB + 256GB variant will retail for a slightly cheaper €329.

To recall, the POCO F3 packs a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB IFS 3.1 storage options.

The F3 packs a triple camera setup at the rear consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX582 main camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle sensor, and a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro lens. For selfies, the device houses a 5MP sensor under the display punch-hole. Keeping the lights on is a 4520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging via USB-C.

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Instagram currently testing an OnlyFans-like subscription feature for creators

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 9, 2021

Meta-owned social media app Instagram has been testing a subscription feature that seems heavily inspired by OnlyFans. It will let creators earn extra money by letting fans pay a fee to unlock exclusive content like stories and live videos.

A new “Instagram Subscriptions” category under the “In-App Purchases” section for the Instagram App Store listing has popped up. These subscriptions cost between $0.99 and $4.99 in the US. The same has made an appearance on the Indian App Store as well, showing a subscription fee of ₹89 per month.

The new subscription option is visible along with Instagram Badges that users can buy to gift creators during live sessions. It is expected to work in a similar way to Twitter Blue, where users can gain access to exclusive tweets and other content.

This isn’t the first time a subscription-based feature has come to attention as Instagram head Adam Mosseri had announced earlier this year that the company is exploring the same (via Business Insider).

Alessandro Paluzzi, a reverse engineer working on Instagram’s subscription-based fan has been posting updates related to its development.

#Instagram continues to work on Fan Club subscriptions by adding the ability to start a Live video for your subscribers 👀 pic.twitter.com/DJieV1lmWE

— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) October 13, 2021

Instagram is experimenting with a subscribe button on a creator’s profile. Subscribers will have access to special content such as stories and live videos. When you DM (direct message) the creator or comment on their posts, a special member badge will appear next to your username. This badge will make interactions prioritized with the creator.

And on the creators’ end, there will be options to view approximate earnings, active members, and expired memberships. Instagram will also allow them to customize their subscription name and plans.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G with a Dimensity 810 SoC, 33W Pro Fast Charging Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2021

Xiaomi‘s independent POCO brand today held an online launch event heralding the launch of the POCO M4 Pro 5G. The M4 Pro 5G comes as the brand’s last device that’ll launch this year and it really isn’t a disappointment. The device bears a striking resemblance with the recently unveiled Redmi Note 11 in terms of the design, though, but the specifications are somewhat different.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is a successor to the POCO M3 Pro 5G which was launched a few months back emerging as a top-selling model in several countries across Europe. The M4 Pro 5G improves on the performance of the M3 Pro 5G with the presence of a better MediaTek Dimensity 810 Octa-core processor built on a flagship-level 6nm process. The chipset also bundles a Mali-G57 GPU. The processor pairs with 4GB/6GB of RAM while there are 64GB and 128GB storage options onboard.

The M4 Pro 5G sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with a DCI-P3 Wide color gamut bringing vibrancy to the color output. The display holds a punch-hole at the top which houses the selfie camera.

In terms of battery life, the POCO M4 Pro 5G retains the huge 5000mAh battery found onboard the M3 Pro 5G which offers up to 2 days of battery life. The device also comes with what POCO calls 33W Pro fast charging technology which uses MMT charging technology. This means it charges through two electric currents instead of one, thereby speeding up the charging while avoiding overheating. The battery can charge for zero to 100% in just 59 minutes.

When it comes to the aspect of photography, the M4 Pro 5G features a triple camera setup at the rear. The setup consists of a 50MP main camera and an ultra-wide lens. There is also a 16MP selfie sensor bigger than the 8MP sensor on the M3 Pro 5G. The phone also comes with dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, and NFC.

The M4 Pro 5G runs on the latest MIUI 12.5 for POCO which is touted to bring about a 22% reduction in CPU usage and 15% less power consumption.

Speaking of the pricing, the Poco M4 Pro 5G comes in Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow color options and starts at €199 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version will retail for €219. The smartphone will be available via POCO’s website, AliExpress, Goboo and Shopee from November 11.

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Xiaomi patents Smart Wheelchair that offers improved comfort by adapting to its user

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Sean

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Nov 9, 2021

Xiaomi has recently been granted a new patent. The patent in question is for a new Smart Wheelchair that is adaptable to the user. Meaning, it can possibly adjust itself to offer the user better comfort.

The patent was spotted by ITHome and was titled under “Smart Wheelchair Adjustment Method, Smart Wheelchair Adjustment Device and Electronic Equipment” with its publication number being CN110693654B. As per the patent’s description, the Chinese tech giant talks about a method through which the smart wheelchair would be able to adapt to the user while in use. In other words, the smart wheelchair can adjust according to the user on the go without any human intervention/input.

To achieve this automatic adjustments, it would have to first obtain the users information. This would allow it to change certain aspects to better suit the users. Notably, these adjustments would not only depend on the user’s physique but also the environment around the user of the smart wheelchair. The wheelchair would even be able to adjust the height, or even shift the inclination angle of the back rest to offer better comfort to the user while also enhancing the user experience.

Interestingly, the patent description describes certain physical features of the smart wheelchair as well. The company on having the wheelchair be able to collect information in real time regarding its surroundings by collecting sounds and images. This means that it would house a number of sensors, including cameras and microphones, that might help it to determine whether the user is at home or outdoors. Although, this is just speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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Electric vehicles will be as cheap as petrol vehicles in India in just two years, according to Nitin Gadkari

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 9, 2021

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, during a webinar organized by the Sustainability Foundation, Denmark, said that electric vehicles will cost as much as petrol vehicles in the next two years. This will be so thanks to the production-linked incentives provided by the Indian government. The installation of EV charging ports at fuel stations and major highways will also be a major contributor.

The statement is quite significant considering EVs are yet to pick up pace in terms of sales. A recent report had shown EVs only covered 1.3% of vehicle sales in India in FY 2020-21. But a cost reduction in new energy vehicles paired with a boost in production should increase their sale significantly.

India had already planned to have 30 percent EV sales for private cars, 70 percent for commercial vehicles, 40 percent for buses, and 80 percent for two and three-wheelers. Gadkari now says that the government isn’t only focusing on the penetration of EVs in the country, but also ensuring that EV charging stations get their energy from renewable sources instead of coal (via 91mobiles).

“Within two years, the cost of EVs will come down to a level that will be at par with their petrol variants. Already GST is only 5 percent on EVs and the cost of lithium-ion batteries is also declining,” said Gadkari. “Besides, the government has already framed a policy allowing petrol pumps to set up EV charging stations. In two years, there will be a lot of charging points across India as well.”

Gadkari further added saying that there’s no benefit in producing coal-based electricity and that their full attention is now on renewable sources such as solar, tidal, wind energy, and biomass.

He also believes that EV charging through solar panel systems at homes, malls, and offices would make electric vehicles more affordable and adaptable. India is after all the fourth largest country in terms of renewable energy capacity.

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