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Realme’s phone with under-display camera may release next year

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last year, ZTE became the first brand to launch a phone with under-display camera by announcing the ZTE Axon 20 5G. This year, mainstream brands like Samsung and Xiaomi launched under-display camera phones such as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 4. Fresh information suggests that Realme could be planning to launch a smartphone with an in-screen camera in 2022.

As per a report by The Mobile Hunt, Realme has seemingly filed a patent for a phone with an in-screen camera. The patent documents showcase a phone with a full-screen design, which suggests its selfie camera could be embedded under the display. It also seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

As can be seen in the patent images, the left edge of the phone has volume buttons, and its right side features a power key. The back panel of the device has a triple camera unit. Its top edge appears to be barren, whereas its bottom edge has a USB-C port and a SIM card slot. Some antenna lines can be seen on the top and bottom frames of the device. It does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

Back in September, Realme China CMO Xu Qi shared an image of a phone without a notch or punch-hole through a Weibo post. He had mentioned in the comments of the post that it does not feature a pop-up camera system. Probably, he may have teased a prototype of a Realme phone with an in-screen camera.

Realme prototype under-display camera

It is very likely that many smartphone OEMs may launch smartphones with under-display camera in 2022. Hence, it is likely that Realme may launch its first in-screen camera phone in the coming year.

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OPPO Reno6 Lite could be heading to Europe soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO is reportedly working on a new phone called the OPPO Reno6 Lite for the European markets. The Reno6 series already includes models such as Reno6 Z, Reno6 4G, Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+. A leaked promo video shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore gives a good look at the design and key specifications of the Reno6 Lite.

OPPO Reno6 Lite specifications

The Reno6 Lite is fitted with an AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging.

It is powered by a Qualcomm chip, which is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The device offers users 5GB of virtual RAM.

The rear camera system of the device is equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It offers photography features such as Embellishment with AI 2.0, AI scene enhancement, night mode, and so on. The handset sports the attractive Reno Glow Design and offers other features like FlexDrop and Emergency SOS.

Recent reports have revealed that the Reno6 Lite is a rebranded version of the OPPO F19, which debuted back in April in India. The F19 is available with other names such as OPPO A74, OPPO A95, and OPPO F19s (India). Considering that the Reno6 Lite is a rebranded F19, it is likely to feature a 6.43-inch display with 60Hz refresh rate, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and Snapdragon 662. It is expected to offer ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi CIVI: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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In the last months, Xiaomi launched two brand new devices not having a predecessor. The Xiaomi CIVI is the first phone from the Civi series and it replaces the CC series by retaining a great design. Meanwhile, in the Redmi Note series the first Pro+ variant made its debut in China: the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Both are Xiaomi phones and both are sold in the same price range: so, which one should you choose? There is no universal answer to this question and it mostly depends on the users’ needs. This comparison between Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi Civi will help you to understand the differences.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi CIVI

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus Xiaomi CIVI
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.3 mm and 204 grams 7 mm and 166g
DISPLAY  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB –  12 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W 4500 mAh, fast charging 55W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Xiaomi Civi is one of the most beautiful phones ever. It comes with an outstanding glass back made with a matte but brilliant finish similar to OPPO Glow. Further, it has an aluminum frame and it is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones in the last generation. It is just 7 mm thin and weighs just 166 grams. Last but not least, it has a curved screen on the front which makes it even more elegant. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ comes with a glass back and a chunkier design: it is far from being one of the best phones in terms of design, so it loses the design comparison.

 

Display

Despite both the phones featuring an OLED panel, the display of the Xiaomi Civi is at a higher level. It is an OLED panel that shows up to one billion colors and supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a good OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10, but it lacks HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and it is not able to show all those colors. Further, the Xiaomi Civi features an in-display fingerprint scanner, unlike the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Thanks to its smaller display (6.55 inches vs 6.67 inches), the Xiaomi Civi is more compact and ergonomic.

 

Hardware/Software

According to benchmarks, the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform found on the Xiaomi Civi is slightly more powerful than the MediaTek Dimensity 920 of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. And that is not all: the Xiaomi Civi packs up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while you can get a max of 8 GB of RAM with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Further, the Snapdragon 778G has a better integrated 5G modem with the support of mmWave (besides sub-6 GHz frequencies). So the Xiaomi Civi offers something more when it comes to hardware. The software is exactly the same: the phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.5.

 

Camera

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is an interesting camera phone in the midrange segment because it comes with a 108 MP main camera providing a very high level of detail. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi is a superior selfie phone thanks to its amazing 32 MP front camera. On the rear side, the Xiaomi Civi has an average 64 MP sensor, while the secondary sensors are the same for both handsets: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera. None of these devices is a high-end camera phone (so you won’t get amazing photos in low light conditions), but they both offer good photo quality.

 

Battery

Despite its incredibly thin design, the Xiaomi Civi has the same battery capacity as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+: 4500 mAh. Due to its smaller display, the Xiaomi Civi should offer a longer battery life on a single charge. But the efficiency of a phone does not only depend on the display: there are a lot of other components to consider, so there may be scenarios in which Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is actually better. Further, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a faster charging technology (120W vs 55W).

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi CIVI: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in China is €260/$300, while Xiaomi Civi starts from €343/$396. You can save a lot of money with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, but the Xiaomi Civi wins this comparison due to its amazing design and display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Civi: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

PROS

  • Faster charging
  • More affordable
  • Expandable storage
  • 108 MP camera

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

Xiaomi CIVI

PROS

  • Amazing design
  • Better materials
  • Thinner and lighter
  • Better hardware

CONS

  • Price

 

 

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Snapdragon 898 to launch by the end of November; Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei to be the first adopters

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Pranav Sawant
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It isn’t too long until we see the much-rumoured Snapdragon 898 powered phones in the market. Rumours are rife that the next Qualcomm flagship chipset, a successor to the Snapdragon 888 will debut this year. However, the exact launch details were unknown. Today, the notorious Chinese tipster, DigitalChatStation has revealed that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 will launch by the end of this month.

According to the tipster, Qualcomm will announce the new flagship chipset this month and we can expect Snapdragon 898 powered phones to launch thereafter. The tipster said that several new machines have arrived on the internet for filing and it revealed that the sm8450(dubbed Snapdragon 898) with Samsung’s 4nm process will be launched this year and the sm8475(maybe called Snapdragon 898+) will launch in mid of 2022.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is expected to run on dual 3400 architecture with Adreno’s 730 graphics processing unit. Additionally, it will bring the same octa-core chip with a frequency of 1.79GHz. The chipset can be overclocked by using higher power wattage.

Interestingly, we’ll see many smartphone manufacturers launch Snapdragon 898 powered phones soon. The first batch of companies includes Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo, Motorola, Vivo, Oppo, and the Korean giant Samsung.

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Google Pixel 6 automatically dialled random contacts while owner was asleep

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Pranav Sawant
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Google’s Pixel 6 flagship series was announced earlier this year, with impressive specifications and a new look. Sadly, the phones are still plagued by a slew of issues, which Google is working to remedy. The phone now dials random contacts, which is an unexpected glitch reported by Pixel 6 owners. This isn’t limited to a single Pixel 6 smartphone, rather, many Pixel 6 owners have reported the same issue.

Google Pixel 6

A Reddit thread has detailed this bug and revealed that the device was usually in the pocket or was left alone when called random contacts. That said, the main reason behind this was said to be Google Assistant, which apparently would have dialled random contacts by misinterpreting some noise. However, that was not the case as users also revealed that the smartphone was usually in a quiet place.

Some users learned that the smartphone dialled contacts when they were asleep at night. Although it does sound terrifying, it is also surprising to see such bugs in the flagship phones. Nonetheless, Google Assistant wasn’t the culprit as the phone was kept in a quiet environment. Well, some Pixel 6 owners disabled the Google Assistant to address this bug, however, it didn’t seem to help.

Unfortunately, there’s no official information available regarding this bug but we expect Google to fix it soon. Are you a Pixel 6 owner? If Yes, do let us know if you are facing the same issue.

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Israeli Startup makes CO2 Removal cost effective by using High-altitude Balloons

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Sudhanshu
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High Hopes Labs an Israeli Tech start-up company has found a unique solution to the problem of carbon-capturing i.e. cleaning the atmosphere of carbon dioxide by using a balloon.

The company has devised a method to capture carbon in its solid form by sending balloons 15 kilometers (9 miles) above the surface of the earth to the edge of the stratosphere with a box that will serve as a carbon-capturing device.

Although carbon-capturing facilities exist, they use a tremendous amount of resources to capture and compress the carbon for recycling, which has proved to be counterproductive and expensive.

According to experts, freezing carbon is the most efficient way of extracting excessive carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but this phenomenon only happens at -80 degrees Celsius, which is not possible on the surface of our planet naturally. But Scientists at High Hopes Labs have found a distinctive solution to naturally achieve this phenomenon in the stratosphere.

The company has already tested its system on a small scale and is aiming to build larger balloons within two years that can be deployed to remove a tonne of carbon dioxide at a cost below $100 which is highly economical in comparison to the existing technology which costs approximately $1000 for the same.

This solution to the problem of excess carbon dioxide comes at a time when climate change due to global warming is the foremost crisis being faced by humanity. Carbon Sinks is one of the main Agendas of COP26 which was recently held in Glasgow. The world could take a page from this innovative solution.

 

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OPPO A16K Launched: Helio G35, 4,230mAh battery and much more!

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Sudhanshu
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OPPO has launched the new variant of its mid-range smartphone the OPPO A16 dubbed the OPPO A16k that comes with a droplet notch design and a sleek 7.9mm body.

Specs and Features

The OPPO A16k sports a single 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel selfie cam. In the display department, we get a 6.52 inch IPS LCD HD+ display panel with a resolution of 720×1600 and an aspect ratio of 20:9.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by an Helio G35 chipset running ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. It is available with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and boasts an internal memory of 64GB. OPPO has provided the option of memory expansion in the form of a microSD card slot.

The OPPO A16k comes with a 4230mAh battery rechargeable via a microUSB port. Other features packed into this Smartphone are Dual sim capability, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Price and Availability

The OPPO A16k launched in the Philippines at a price of PHP 6,999 ($139 / Rs. 10,300) and comes in three color variants namely Black, White, and Blue. If OPPO follows its trend, the A16k may get an Indian release soon as a solid offering in the budget to mid-smartphone segment.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks in real skin for the first time

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Jed John Ikoba
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Ahead of its projected February 2022 launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the first real-life pictures of the new device have surfaced online. The new images are coming on the heels of several renders and rumors concerning the S22 lineup. The photos further help to illuminate the flagship offering in the S22 lineup. The previous renders and specs details have revealed much about the S22 and the additional real-life photos reveal a few more details.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The pictures show the curved edges of the device, away from the previous speculation that it will have flat edges. The photos also confirm the presence of the S-Pen and there is a slot for slotting the S-Pen into the device. The camera setup includes a 108MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 10MP 3X telephoto module, and a 10MP 10X telephoto module.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The real-life photos show that the Galaxy S22 Ultra bears a closer semblance to the Galaxy note more than the Galaxy S series. The back of the S22 Ultra has a matte finish and six cutouts for the main camera setup, the laser autofocus module, as well as the LED flash.

As we await its February 2022 projected unveiling, more details will become available for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, as well as the other smartphones on the S22 lineup.

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OPPO Reno6 vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Vivo T1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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A lot of 5G upper mid-range phones debuted in the second half of 2021, including brand new variants and new series of phones. Vivo T1 for example is the first phone from the Vivo T series, while Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is the first Pro+ variant from the Redmi Note lineup. But which phone is the most interesting in the upper-midrange segment? There are three very interesting choices and we decided to put them together in a specs comparison: OPPO Reno6 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro+, and Vivo T1.

OPPO Reno6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Vivo T1

OPPO Reno6 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus Vivo T1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm, 182 g 8.3 mm and 204 grams 164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm, 193 g
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, ColorOS Android 11, MIUI  Android 11, OriginOS
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, 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 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		  Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP  camera, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY  4300 mAh, fast charging 65W 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W  5000 mAh, fast charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Are you looking for the best and most original design? The answer is OPPO Reno6 5G. First of all, it has the best materials: the rear side is made of glass, while the frame is made of aluminum. Further, it has the OPPO Glow finish allowing for an opaque but brilliant glass back giving a very elegant and pleasing effect. The silver medal goes to Redmi Note 11 Pro+ sporting a glass back and a plastic frame. I do not like the Vivo T1 so much because it has a full plastic design and a lower screen to body ratio.

 

Display

On the paper, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has the most advanced display. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.67-inch diagonal, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10 certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. The Vivo T1 has similar specifications but its panel is an IPS, which means less impressive colors if compared to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. The OPPO Reno6 5G has an AMOLED display as well, but with a lower 90 Hz refresh rate and without the HDR10 certification. Note that OPPO Reno6 5G is the only one with an in-display fingerprint reader, while Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Vivo T1 have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

 

Specs & Software

If you are searching for the best hardware, then you should opt for the Vivo T1 without thinking twice. It is fueled by the amazing Snapdragon 778G mobile platform built at 6 nm and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The second place belongs to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ with a Dimensity 920 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of native storage. The OPPO Reno6 5G has an inferior Dimensity 900 paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The phones run Android 11 with heavily customized UIs.

 

Camera

The most impressive camera setup on the front side belongs to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ which includes a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro camera. Both OPPO Reno6 5G and Vivo T1 come with a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, but the OPPO Reno6 5G has a brighter focal aperture for the main sensor and even a better selfie camera with a 32 MP resolution.

 

Battery

The phone with the biggest battery is the Vivo T1 sporting a capacity of 5000 mAh, but you should note that it has a less efficient IPS display, so it does not always guarantee the longest battery life. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ wins the fast charging comparison with a power of 120W.

 

Price

The prices of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ begin at €260/$300 in China, Vivo T1 starts from €300/$347, and Reno6 costs about €350/$405. There is no definitive winner of this comparison and each device has its pro and cons: OPPO Reno6 5G has a better design and front camera, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ offers an advanced main camera and faster charging, and Vivo T1 has a bigger battery and superior hardware. Which one would you pick?

 

 

OPPO Reno6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Vivo T1: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno 6 5G

PROS

  • 65W fast charging
  • Thin and lightweight
  • Compact
  • Original design
  • Best front camera
  • Up to 12 GB RAM

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

PROS

  • 120W fast charging
  • 108 MP camera
  • JBL stereo speakers
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Vivo T1

PROS

  • Great Qualcomm SoC
  • Up to 12 GB of RAM
  • Bigger battery
  • UFS 3.1 storage

CONS

  • Plastic design

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Ducati unveils the Pro-III e-scooter with a €799 ($944) price tag

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Jed John Ikoba
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Ducati has unveiled its most advanced electric scooter yet, the Ducati Pro-III e-scooter and it is priced at €799 ($924). The new Pro-III e-scooter, even if it’s the company’s most advanced micro-mobility offering yet, falls short of what Ducati claims it can build.Ducati Pro III

Ducati says the Pro-III is its most technically advanced scooter in the Ducati Urban e-mobility lineup of products. It can be connected to the Ducati Urban e-mobility user app and also uses NFC technology. The technology allows the user to deploy a token that can start the model when brought close to the scooter’s display. This security measure ensures therefore that the e-scooter can only be operated by the person in possession of the token.

The NFC chip embedded inside the token, as well as the possibility of charging phones via the Pro-III USB charging ports are the major highlights of the new Ducati-branded e-scooter. The Pro-III has a 350W motor which can provide a top speed of 15.5 mph, which is far below the 150 mph top speeds Ducati claims it can achieve in its motorcycles. The Pro-III has a 468 Wh battery pack with a range of 31 miles, according to Ducati.

It is noted that Ducati does not make any of these products on its own, but rather is enjoying brand allegiance from other manufacturers who seek to build on the name of the Ducati brand. There are even no concrete moves by Ducati to produce electric bikes in the short term. However, the company continues to leverage on a strong partnership with its collaborators which is reflected in its recent announcement before the launch of the Pro-III. It had announced that it will be the sole supplier of electric racing bikes for the MotoE racing series from 2023.

It is unclear whether Ducati will produce the high-speed racing e-bikes by 2023 or it has already inked some partnerships with capable manufacturers for the delivery of Ducati-branded racing e-bikes.

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Honor opens its highly automated Manufacturing Industrial Park in Shenzhen, China

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Jed John Ikoba
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Honor opens its highly automated Manufacturing Industrial Park in Shenzhen, China
Since it became independent of Huawei, Honor has continued to blossom in several directions. This is in spite of the threat of a stricter stance from the United States due to its perceived Huawei links. Honor has now unveiled its first self-funded smartphone production facility since its sale by Huawei in 2020. The milestone is a very impressive one, as the new Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park in Shenzhen, China will produce the brand’s major products with a production speed of about 126 units every hour.honor

The new production facility has about 75% automation in the production process. The complex will also handle several performance issues including, quality control and product certification. The facility will also serve as an incubator hub for Honor’s highly impressive AI and hardware development teams.

The facility is a state-of-the-art complex with several high-precision automated systems for the assembly of smartphones. Honor is using more than 600 quality metrics for the manufacture of smartphones in the Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park.honor

Honor, in a statement by its CEO, George Zhao, says the new facility is an integral part of its pursuit of delivering a widening array of premium smartphones of the highest quality. The production line will be sustained by Honor’s core values of reliability and quality as it continues its pursuit of becoming a leading global technology brand.

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HiSense H50S 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC to launch soon in South Africa

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Pranav Sawant
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Chinese phone maker HiSense was expected to launch a new budget smartphone in the market. Today, the company has officially revealed the device on its social media handles. According to the company, the HiSense H50s smartphone will feature a 5G connectivity.

For those who are unaware, the HiSense H50 was earlier launched in South Africa. However, it came with 4G connectivity. Now, the all-new HiSense H50S will come with 5G connectivity.

The HiSense H50S 5G is rumoured to come with a large 6.78-inch display with a 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution. The screen has thin bezels and a punch-hole camera cut. At the rear, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. It will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Rumours have it that the smartphone will come equipped with an impressive quad-camera system at the rear. Interestingly, it is touted to be a 16MP sensor. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery and may support some sort of fast charging support. The device is expected to have a side-facing fingerprint button which will also double as a power button.

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Bluetti lights up the first home in Africa under Project LAAF (Lighting An African Family)

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Simranpal Singh
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Considering Africa’s potential of generating enormous solar power, the current situation in the continent is gruesome and actually quite opposite considering the energy generation. Over640 a million people in Africa do not have access to energy, while only 40% of people have electricity connections. However, the per capita consumption is significantly lower at 180 kWh, while it is at 14000KWh in the US and 7500kWh in Europe.

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It is quite difficult for people in the continent to at least the hospital without any major power breakdown. However, the use of alternative fuels such as wood-burning accounts for major deaths due to accidents and other operations.

To overcome the situation in Africa, several NGOs and companies need to buckle up and improve the infrastructure collectively. In a step ahead, Bluetti is now moving ahead by providing access to solar power for free to over 1,000,000 families by 2026. being a leader in the off-grid power industry, the company is offering its expertise to overcome the energy crunch in Africa.

Under the Project LAAF – Lightning An African Family, the company has launched its 5-year action plan by powering the first African family Nigeria with electricity. A house of a poor woman living with her 5 children in the Soweto Kibera in Nigeria got electricity in a shanty room. A solar panel with a power storage system is now present in his home due to Bluetti.

The aim of clean and renewable energy now help families living in far-fetched areas to get electricity. It is a great step put forth by Bluetti to access free electricity in Africa.

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Here’s how to snap up the JioPhone Next smartphone in India

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Jed John Ikoba
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Reliance Jio last week announced the much-anticipated JioPhone Next smartphone, an entry-level Android smartphone custom-built for the Indian market in partnership with Google.  It has a very affordable Rs. 6,499 ($88) price tag for the Indian market and some flexible payment plans are available to take care of a broad segment of the low-end smartphone market. The phone is now up for reservation in India. Jiophone Next

To get the JioPhone Next, the potential buyer must first register his particulars including his email address mobile phone number on Reliance’s official website. You can also reserve a JioPhone Next unit by sending a WhatsApp Hi message to the official JioMart Digital Offers number. The steps also involve getting a personal key for getting your JioPhone Next delivered to you or collected at one of the Reliance Stores across the subcontinent. To boot, there is a limited offer available for free delivery of the device.

Several monthly installment plans are available for the JioPhone Next and they are some very flexible offers that are bound to fire the enthusiasm of potential buyers in India. There are also gift data and free talk-time minutes available when the monthly installments are paid up to 24 months. If the buyer is interested in full one-off payment, then the JioPhone Next will cost Rs. 6,499 ($88).JioPhone Next

To recall, the JioPhone Next packs a 5.45-inch LCD with HD+ resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The pretty low storage is expandable via the microSD card. It has a 13MP rear camera together with an 8MP front cam. The JioPhone Next runs on the Pragati OS, which is an optimized Android OS, and it comes with a 3,500mAh battery that is charged via the phone’s MicroUSB port.

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Blackview AirBuds 6 set to unleash soon with beautiful design and premium sound

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Simranpal Singh
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Blackview is slowing and steadily improving on its audio products. After shining in the rugged smartphone market, the company is preparing to offer affordable yet powerful earbuds to users. As a successor to the AirBuds 5 Pro, the company introduced Blackview TWS AirBuds 6 featuring premium sound quality with more advanced features and great battery life. Blackview offers one of the best-in-class noise cancellations at such an affordable price segment.

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The upcoming Blackview AirBuds 6 is reported to launch in November. As per a recent leak, the new TWS earbuds is expected to feature the classic half-in-ear design with oval-shaped bud and cylindrical stem. The design is fully optimized to offer the best quality audio as the engineers have fully refined and optimized the device audio and design.

However, the images of the upcoming Blackview AirBuds 6 details its design aspects and even spell beans on the internal specifications. According to the information revealed by Blackview Audio R&D Division, it will come with a 13mm audio driver to offer a soothing sound experience while maintaining powerful bass. More it carries PU and PEEK composite diaphragm for enriching the audio.

The remarkable battery of the upcoming Blackview AirBuds 6 is another outstanding feature that was revealed by the leaker. As per internal Blackview laboratory tests, the new earbuds can easily last for 5 hours, and with a charging case, it could run for 20 hours of continuous playback.

Blackview AirBuds 6 offers noise-canceling technology is all set to throng the market with its outstanding feature. From the leak, the device is confirmed to sport noise-cancellation, IPX7 waterproofness, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, etc. It is all set to launch soon! You can head over to the official website to get information about its launch.

Related: Blackview BL6000 Pro gets Android 11 update with several optimizations

 

Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G is a rebadged Galaxy A22 5G for the Russian market

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Jed John Ikoba
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Korean tech giant Samsung has announced yet another affordable mid-range smartphone under the Galaxy A-series. The model is dubbed Samsung Galaxy A22s and has been announced in Russia but wait, it is just a Galaxy A22 5G with a new stylized name.Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G

In terms of the specifications, the Galaxy A22s 5G merges with the A22 5G as it packs a 6.6-inch TFT LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 pixel and support for 90Hz refresh rate.  The display houses a waterdrop notch that holds the selfie camera.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset which comes along with a 5G modem. The processor is paired with 4GB RAM while there is 64GB /128GB internal storage options that are both expandable.

For photography, there is a triple camera setup at the rear aspect consisting of a 48MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, there is a 13MP sensor.  In terms of battery life, the Galaxy A22 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging over a USB-C port.Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G

The phone runs on the Android 11-based OneUI 3.1 and packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded with the power button. The phone also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung is yet to announce the pricing and availability details of the Galaxy A22s 5G but it is expected to come in Black, Mint, and White colors.

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Redmi Watch 2 Hands-on: Now features an AMOLED display with SpO2 monitoring

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Paco Zheng
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Nearly a year after announcing the brand’s first smartwatch, Redmi released the Redmi Watch 2 in China last week. When compared to its predecessor, the watch comes with key upgrades in the design, display, and features department, making it an attractive option for ¥399 ($62) in the home market.

Redmi Watch 2 Hands on featured 1

As usual, we got our hands on the new Redmi Watch 2 this week, and here are our first impressions.

Redmi Watch 2 Hands on box featured

A Larger and Better Display

One of the biggest upgrades on the new Redmi Watch 2 is its display. The brand has given it a 1.6-inch OLED display, which means you get more screen real estate with better colors. To recall, the original Redmi Watch had a 1.4-inch LCD display.

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The screen-to-body ratio has improved to 63.7%, and the overall design feels a bit more refined than its predecessor. The watch only weighs 31 grams, so it’s on the lighter side, and you’ll be comfortable wearing it for the entire day. The silicone rubber strap is comfortable and features a quick-release design, so you can easily replace it.

The watch supports touch inputs and there’s a single button on the right for navigation.

Redmi Watch 2 comes with More Features

The new Redmi Watch 2 features over 117 workout modes, with the ability to automatically detect some of them.

Redmi Watch 2 Hands on activities

The watch also supports all-day heart rate monitoring as well SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring. The latter is a new and welcome addition to the watch, enabling you to keep a track of your blood oxygen levels. The watch will take around a minute to check your oxygen levels.

Redmi Watch 2 Hands on heart rate

There are other features too like sleep detection, stress detection, sleep status and quality monitoring, and sedentary reminders like other fitness wearables in the market.

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The new watch is 5ATM waterproof like its predecessor, so you can even wear it while swimming. Finally, it also comes with a multi-functional NFC, which will come in handy for payments.

Redmi Watch 2 offers a Week’s Battery Life

The Redmi Watch 2 still comes with a magnetic charging design. The official standby claim is 12 days, and you’ll get around a week’s usage on a single charge. We are yet to check this claim in our tests, but we’ll share more details in our full Redmi Watch 2 review that’ll come out soon.

Redmi Watch 2 Hands on settings

Overall, the Redmi Watch 2 is an excellent upgrade to the original Redmi Watch, featuring better features, and a more colorful display without a significant increase in its price tag.

You can currently order the Redmi Watch 2 via stores like Giztop outside of China.

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Google Pixel Fold reportedly launching in 2022 with a less powerful camera than the Pixel 6

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Jed John Ikoba
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Some details pieced together from online sources by 9to5Google indicate that Google’s first foldable smartphone is slated for a 2022 release and there are feelers that the device will have cameras that fall below the highly rated Pixel 6 series. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is ranked among the top 10 smartphones based on its camera quality. It performed better in terms of photo and video quality, than other popular brands, and was just below the iPhone 13 on the ranking scale. In addition, the Pixel 6 Pro has an excellent zoom mechanism and impressive overall output. However, the Pixel 6 also has some design features that impacted its camera setup. It was expected that subsequent products should improve upon the design flaws of their predecessor.google-pixel-fold-render-2

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro both feature a 50MP main camera and its Samsung-produced GN1 sensor allows for more light due to the large size of the sensor. Much compensation had to be done to balance for the physically large-sized camera system including the visor which sticks out from the phone. This forward-looking camera bar that sticks out seems not to have been countenanced by Google in the upcoming Pixel foldable to enhance its overall appeal.

The upcoming Pixel foldable smartphone is codenamed “Pipit” and its trail was seemingly gotten from the latest release of the Google Camera app. It will have the same camera sensors as the Google Pixel 5. Therefore the more powerful Samsung GN1 sensor is replaced by the 12.2MP IMX363 as the main sensor. It is also possible that the main camera could also be used when the device is folded. This detail seems couched within the information extracted from the Camera app files.

There had been some rumors before now with regards to a possible foldable offering by Google. The Samsung foldables have had a huge reception in the market both locally and globally.

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Deal: Get Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch for $130 (Retail Price $200)

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Daily Deals
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Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch which generally retails for $200 is now available at a discounted price of $129.99 only at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer. 

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Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch at $129.99 @Amazon US

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch features a 1.3-inch display with an always-on mode function for quick glances. The advanced smartwatch comes with a 24 x 7 heart rate monitor which gauges your heart rate continuously even during underwater activities and sends you alerts of abnormal heart rate. It also comes with 20+ pre-loaded indoor and outdoor sports apps and cardio, strength, resistance, yoga, and pilates workouts. 

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch

With the Garmin coach function, you get a free personal trainer for running which can train you for your next marathon, and with the Pulse Ox sensor, you can measure your blood oxygen saturation during the day as well as when you sleep. Other health features include the stress, hydration, respiration, and menstrual cycle tracker and an advanced body battery energy monitor which monitors your energy levels throughout the day so that you can know when you are the most and least energetic. 

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch gives you 6 days of battery life on smartwatch mode and 14 hours in GPS mode and comes with safety features like live location alert, incident detection, SOS alert, etc.

Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch

Generally retailing for $200, you can now buy Garmin Venue Sq Smartwatch at a discounted price of $129.99 only on Amazon US. Please note that this is the lowest price yet offered by the seller on Amazon. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap. 

 

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Nintendo looking to ‘substitute components and tweak designs’ to tackle chip shortage

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Sudhanshu
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Nintendo Co. Ltd on Friday revealed that the global chip shortage, which had already forced the company to downscale its expected sales for the much-loved Switch device, is also hindering hardware development.

“The semiconductor situation is having some effect on hardware development. We are looking at substituting components and tweaking designs to try and reduce the impact,” said Nintendo executive Mr. Ko Shiota.

Nintendo Switch

If you have been out of the loop, the world is suffering from a shortage of semiconductors at the moment. This issue has affected various tech-reliant industries across the globe including the automobile, consumer electronics (Smartphones, Laptops, gaming consoles, Televisions), home appliances, and more.

In a statement given to CNBC last month, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has speculated that the global chip shortage will likely linger for a lot longer. He said that he expects the shortage to extend at least until 2023.

This announcement comes a day after the company president Mr. Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the chip shortage shows no sign of easing up, and it has forced the company to cut down on its annual sales forecast of the Nintendo Switch by 6%. Mr. Furukawa also revealed that the company is struggling to meet the increased demand in the year-end holiday shopping season as chip shortages interrupt production.

The gaming giant depends heavily on its console business, all the while deep-pocketed rivals such as Microsoft are expanding subscription and cloud gaming services.

Nintendo on Friday further stated that “Nintendo plans to continue to expand its business around the core concept of creating unique integrated hardware-software products.”

 

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