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

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Nov 5, 2021

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.

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).

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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Nov 5, 2021

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.

Must See: Blackview BV4900s launched with improved SoC and Android 11 for $98.79

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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Nov 5, 2021

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.

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.

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.

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

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Paco Zheng

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Nov 5, 2021

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Nov 5, 2021

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.

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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Nov 5, 2021

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 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.

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 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.

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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Nov 5, 2021

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.

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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Xiaomi’s MIJIA Automatic Foaming Hand Wash Pro reminds you to rub your hands after use

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 5, 2021

The emergence of the deadly COVID 19 pandemic gave rise to several products designed towards enhancing our preventive measures against the deadly virus. Such measures range from hand wash/sanitizers, different categories of face masks, and several others. Speaking of hand sanitizers, Xiaomi has just launched one. The name of the gadget translates as MIJIA Auto Foaming Hand Wash Pro but it is a higher version of the product listed on AliExpress as MIJIA Auto Foam Soap Hand Washer.

The MIJIA Auto Foaming Hand Wash Pro features an improved design over its predecessor. Whereas the previous model utilizes AA batteries, this model packs a built-in 1400mAh battery that charges over a USB-C port. It uses a built-in energy-efficient motor that dispenses the liquid. The device dispenses foam in a new pattern that accurately merges the gas and liquid ratio. The battery can last up to six months on a single charge.

Further, the hand wash dispenser comes with a hand-sanitizing liquid with Mediterranean fig fragrance and is produced using natural amino acids. The liquid storage compartment has a 300ml capacity and a full can is said to be capable of producing foamy liquid approximately 400 times.

It also comes with an automatic dispensing function whereby it extrudes the hand sanitizing liquid as soon as a hand is detected under the tap. After dispensing, it sounds an alarm for 20 seconds, reminding the user to rub it thoroughly to ensure cleanliness. In addition, the product’s body supports IPX5 waterproof rating.

The MIJIA Auto Foaming Hand Wash Pro will retail for 129 yuan (~$20) but is presently on sale at Xiaomi Mall for $109 (~$17).

Apple makes DIY repairs harder on iPhone 13, screen replacement disables Face ID

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Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

Apple has just made DIY fixes from independent repair stores harder on the iPhone 13 series. While replacing the display on the 2021 iPhones, the Face ID biometric security feature will be disabled.

According to an iFixit report, the Cupertino based giant has been working on making unofficial repairs harder on its products for a while now. And now, the company’s latest attempt disables the Face ID technology on the iPhone 13 if the device undergoes a DIY screen replacement. The Face ID being disabled was confirmed by iFixit through numerous tests on multiple iPhones that are running on the iOS 15 and iOS 15.1.

In other words, this implies a bleak outlook for the future for independent repair officials and even those that are looking for DIY repairs. Those looking to replace the display on iPhones would now have to not just be good with tools but also know how to microsolder as well. So to replace a screen on your own, you would have to remove a tiny microcontroller from the original screen and to a newer display. This small change could potentially be disastrous for many small scale repair shops that might have invest on expensive tools that would allow them to make screen replacements on iPhones running the new software.

A video from iCorrect also perfectly showcases how the microcontroller switch is involved, with the repairs now being a ‘multi stage’ process that appears to be quite time consuming, requiring special equipment as well. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to offer any statements regarding this matter as of right now.

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Honor 50 SE gets 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model costing 2,699 yuan ($421)

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2021

Earlier this year, Honor launched its latest Honor 50 series of smartphones which includes three models — Honor 50, 50 Pro, and 50 SE. Now, the Honor 50 SE is getting a new model in China that comes packed with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

This new memory variant is priced at 2,699 yuan which is approximately $421 and is now available for pre-order in the country. Apart from the RAM and storage capacity, everything else remains the same.

The Honor 50 SE smartphone features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ ultra-narrow-sided full-view display that offers a 94.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, 120Hz high refresh rate, and 240Hz high touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor and comes with LPDDR5 memory and UFS. 3.1 storage specifications. Prior to the launch of this new 12GB RAM model, the phone maxed out at 8GB RAM.

In the camera department, the smartphone uses the iconic ring design inspired by Rollei’s double-reflex cameras. It is equipped with a 100-megapixel ultra-clear primary camera and a 4-megapixel macro lens with an F/2.4 aperture and a 112-degree ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The phone is running the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 4.2 on top. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging technology which the company claims can charge the phone up to 75% in 20 minutes.

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MSI launches massive new 55 inch OLED & 34 inch curved miniLED gaming monitors

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Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

MSI has just released a pair of new gaming monitors. The two new launches include a massive 55 inch OLED gaming monitor along with a curved gaming monitor that feature a miniLED panel.

Talking about the curved gaming monitor first, Micro-Star International’s latest gaming monitor features a 34 inch curved panel that supports 165Hz high refresh rate. The company promises that the panel offers great color reproduction as well. This monitor is primarily being marketed for PC gamers and is called the MEG Artymis 341. Notably, the new monitor is the first in the industry to feature a sharp curvature while offering miniLED backlighting.

The model also meets the VESA Display HDR 1000 requirements that support HDR10 high dynamic range and offers a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. It has a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display has a sharp 1000R arc curvature and an 800R center curvature. Furthermore, the monitor aims on offering top notch gaming experience without compromising on imagery.

Arriving at the 55 inch behemoth, the massive gaming monitor sports an OLED panel that is being targeted towards console gamers. It is dubbed the MEG 551U OLED and is the second 55 inch OLED monitor from the company that is geared towards gaming. It promises to offer high image quality to enjoy beautiful single player titles/exclusives on console on a large display. This model is tuned more towards action and RPG titles while the curved gaming monitor is better for fast paced shooters and competitive titles. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal the pricing and available of these two new monitors but these are expected to launch sometime in 2022.

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Deal: Get $50 Coupon for Xiaomi Mix 4 at Giztop

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Daily Deals

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Nov 5, 2021

Giztop is giving a $50 coupon for Xiaomi Mix 4 Smartphone. The phone which retails for $749 can be bought for $699 only by using the coupon code: MIX50.

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Xiaomi Mix 4 at $699 (after discount)@Giztop

Xiaomi Mix 4 features a 6.67” AMOLED 3D curved display and comes with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision which takes your visual experience to the next level by giving you crystal clear visuals filled with rich details. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 plus 5G processor, the smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera, OIS, and 50 X digital Zoom. For your selfies, you have a 20MP CUP front camera.

Xiaomi Mix 4 comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB , 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB. Fueled by a 4500mAh battery, it supports 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Running the Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 OS, this Chinese edition smartphone supports English and Chinese language, comes with pre-installed Google mobile service and Google play store, and supports OTA updates.

Generally retailing for $749, you can now buy Xiaomi Mix 4 for a discounted price of $699 by using the coupon code: MIX50 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the Balck color, 8GB + 128GB variant only. However, you can use the coupon code for all variants. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Asus launches three new entry level 11.6 inch Chromebooks with rugged design

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Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

Asus has just quietly released three new entry level laptops that are a part of a new Chromebook series. These laptops include the Chromebook CX1 (CX1101), Chromebook CR1 (CR1100), and the Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100) convertible.

Each of the three new Chromebooks feature an 11.6 inch display and are positioned at the budget segment (Via Liliputing). Talking the CX1 first, the notebook is listed under the company’s series of “At home” products and features an Intel Gemini Lake processor and even arrives with a military grade durability rated design as well. On the other hand, the two Chrombook CR1 series laptops are targeted towards students and have the newer Intel Jasper lake processors.

All three models feature an 11.6 inch display along with a resolution of 1366x768px. Although, only the CX1 and CR1 feature anti glare. Meanwhile, the Flip CR1 offers a glossy touch screen and a 360 degree hinge that even supports a stylus. The maximum brightness on all three models differ, with the CX1 offering 200 nits, 220 nits on the base CR1, and the Flip variant offering the highest 250 nits. Under the hood, the CX1 is powered by either a dual core Celeron N4020 or a quad core Celeron N4120.

The two CR1 models feature the dual core Celeron N4500 or the Pentium Silver N6000 quad core processor. For memory, the CX1 is available in either 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM that is not upgradeable, while the CR1 models feature 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM that is also not upgradeable. The three new laptops all offer up to 64GB of internal storage as well. Interestingly, the Flip CR1 offers an 8 megapixel world facing camera as well as a 720p webcam, while the other two laptops only offer the webcam.

You get the usual selection of USB 3.2 Type C and Type A ports along with a headphone jack and microSD card reader on all three laptops, but for connectivity, only the CR1 series offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and an optional 4G LTE support. The CX1 offers the older WiFi 5 standard and up to Bluetooth 5.1. Unfortunately, the pricing of these laptops are currently unknown and it is unclear when exactly these models will be available for purchase.

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OnePlus 9RT Genshin Impact Gift Box goes on sale in China, with Blue Sky 9RT, in-game items, & more

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Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

The OnePlus 9RT Genshin Impact Edition Gift Box will officially go on sale later today (5th November 2021). This bundle offers buyers a Blue Sky 9RT variant along with various accessories and certain in game items for Genshin Impact.

For those unaware, Genshin Impact is a popular online RPG game that is available for consoles, PCs, iOS, and even Android. Notably, the Chinese smartphone maker also has an official cooperation with Genshin Impacts so the new partnership doesn’t arrive as a complete surprise. In the special Genshin Impact gift box, buyers can expect to find a OnePlus 9RT Blue Sky variant along with a number of accessories. This includes a new smartphone cover, a special physical image poster, a cooling fan back clip, and certain codes and items that you can redeem in game.

Interestingly, these accessories feature unique designs based on Sucrose, who is a playable character in the game with a 4 star rating. Furthermore, the new bundle also offers users 1,000 primogems (along with in game leveling items) as well to the user as well. Apart from these new bundled items, the OnePlus 9RT Blue Sky edition is basically a high end variant of the base 9RT that features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and is priced at 3,699 Yuan (roughly 580 US Dollars). But for a price of 3,799 Yuan, the Genshin Impact Gift Box offers good value for fans of the game.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G for Discounted Price of $329 at Giztop

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Nov 5, 2021

Giztop is giving out Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G Smartphone at a discounted price of $329 only. This discounted price is applicable to the Black color, 6GB + 128GB variant. However, you can buy different color and memory variants of Redmi K40 with discounts up to $100 only at Giztop.

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Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G at $329 (after discount)@Giztop

Xiaomi Redmi K40 features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED True Tone display and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes in multiple memory variants viz: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor Redmi K40 features a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 5MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can find a 20MP camera in the front.

Redmi K40 is fueled by a 4520mAh battery and supports 33W fast flash charge. It operates on Android 11 based MIUI12 and supports both English and Chinese language. Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G comes in four different colors like Black, Blue, White, and Ink Feather.

Generally retailing for $399, you can now buy Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G at a discounted price of $329 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable only to the Black color, 6GB + 128GB variant. However, you can also find other variants with up to $100 OFF on Giztop. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi announces Loop LiquidCool Technology with twice the heat dissipation capacity of VC

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2021

Premium smartphones nowadays come with powerful internals, making the device suitable for heavy or intensive tasks such as gaming. With increased performance, the company also needs to take care of heat dissipation to ensure a smooth experience.

In line with that, Xiaomi has today introduced a new heat dissipation technology called Loop LiquidCool Technology. The company says that it is inspired by the cooling solutions used in the aerospace industry.

The Loop LiquidCool Technology utilizes a capillary effect which draws liquid cooling agent to the heat source, vaporizes, and then disperses the heat efficiently towards a cooler area until the agent condenses and is captured via a unidirectional closed-looped channel.

It features an annular heat pipe system that is composed of an evaporator, a condenser, a refill chamber, as well as gas and liquid pipes. Placed at heat sources, the evaporator has a refrigerant that evaporates to gas when the smartphone is under high workload. The gas and airflow are then diffused to the condenser, where the gas condenses into liquid again. These liquids are absorbed and collected through tiny fibers in the refill chamber—which refills the evaporator—making it a self-sustaining system.

The conventional VC systems do not have separate channels for gases and liquids, hot gas and cool liquids mix and obstruct each other. The ring-shaped pump features a special gas pipe design, which greatly reduces air passage resistance by 30% and the maximum heat transfer capacity is increased by up to 100%.

It adds a Tesla valve, which is a one-way valve that allows liquid to pass through the evaporator while blocking gases from moving in the incorrect direction. This allows for higher efficiency in gas/liquid circulation throughout the system.

This also makes it possible to adopt and stack Loop LiquidCool Technology into any type of internal design. Giving an example, Xiaomi says that a square-shaped loop will allow more space for the battery, camera module, and more.

The company claims that it offers twice the cooling capabilities compared to the conventional vapor chambers (VC) solutions. Xiaomi is now aiming to bring this Loop LiquidCool Technology to its products in the second half of next year.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leak reveals an improved 108MP mode & reduced display curvature

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Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

Another leak regarding the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has just surfaced online. This time, the leak has revealed details regarding the display on the top end model along with info related to its primary camera sensor.

The latest leak was shared by known tipster IceUniverse on Twitter who claimed that he had 100 percent confirmation that the South Korean tech giant will bring improvements on the 108 megapixel camera mode on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. For those unaware, the flagship model is expected to feature a 108 megapixel camera, which could possibly be either of the new ISOCELL HM4 or ISOCELL HM5 sensors. While the company hasn’t officially revealed either sensor yet, the previous gen ISOCELL HM3 is already a year old.

In a separate tweet, the tipster also revealed details regarding the Ultra model’s display. Apparently, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen will be about as curved as the Galaxy Note 10+. In other words, its display is even flatter than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But this still implies that the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen will be more curved than the last generation’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. Unfortunately, that is all the information shared by the tipster. The Galaxy S22 series is expected to feature the upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC that features the RDNA 2 graphics and will launch sometime in early 2022.

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Apple iPad Mini featuring 120Hz ProMotion display reportedly in works

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2021

A couple of months ago, Apple finally launched its new iPad Mini with an 8.3-inch display but soon after its release, some users started complaining about the “jelly scrolling” issue in which the right side of the screen runs faster than the left side in portrait mode.

In response, Apple said that this is normal for LCD display as such screens refresh line-by-line. But now it seems that the technology giant is working on a new variant of the iPad Mini 6 that could solve the “jelly scrolling” issue on the device.

As per the report coming from @FronTron, Apple is considering launching a refreshed iPad Mini with a 120Hz ProMotion display instead of the current 60Hz screen. This is the same display that Apple is using on the iPad Pro models since 2017 and this year’s iPhone 13 Pro models also come with a ProMotion display.

It comes with a variable refresh rate where it drops to 10Hz when the content on the screen doesn’t need a high refresh rate. This means that the system automatically detects the activities and what refresh rate to apply, helping the device save battery life.

If the reports are to be believed, then Apple is currently testing an 8.3-inch panel that is manufactured by Samsung. Do note that this is just a rumor at this point in time and there’s no confirmation that Apple will actually launch a refreshed version of the iPad Mini 6, so take this with a pinch of salt.

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Xiaomi CIVI bags MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update with camera optimizations & more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 5, 2021

At the end of September, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi CIVI as a design-centric smartphone targeted at the female audience. This China-exclusive handset is now receiving its first major software update in the form of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

Xiaomi CIVI review featured 2 — Xiaomi CIVI

Despite releasing a month after the announcement of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion, the Xiaomi CIVI does not ship with the latest version of MIUI. Hence, the device is now receiving the fresh software via an OTA system update.

Apart from bringing the new version of MIUI, the latest system update for Xiaomi CIVI also arrives with October 2021 security patches as well as optimizations for gestures, store download, thermals, and camera.

The update comes with build number V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM and weighs 1.2GB in size.

Xiaomi CIVI MIUI V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM Official Changelog (Translated)

MIUI1 2.5 Enhanced Edition
- Fully smooth, lower power consumption
Focus Calculation
- The intelligent computing power scheduling mechanism based on the scene improves the fluency of all models
Atomic Memory
- Ultra-fine memory management mechanism, application residency is comprehensively improved
Liquid Storage
- Sensitive and efficient file storage mechanism improves the anti-aging ability of the system.
Smart Balance
- Intelligent deployment of flagship hardware performance
System
- Optimize the performance of some gesture scenes to improve system fluency
- Optimize store download and charging temperature rise experience
- Update Google security patch (2021.10) to improve system security
Camera
- Optimize the camera’s response speed and enhance the photo experience

Since the update is being rolled out via OTA, it might take some time to reach every user. It should be also available for imported units.

DJI announces Mavic 3 Drone with Gimbal dual cameras, Hasselblad lens, 5.1k video & more

By

Sean

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Nov 5, 2021

DJI has just announced the Mavic 3 Drone, which is currently listed on B&H Photo. The latest iteration of the flagship Mavic series drones arrives with a number of improvements in its cameras, flight features, and more.

The Mavic 3 now features a dual camera setup with the primary camera being a large 20 megapixel 4/3 inch Hasselblad sensor that can shoot videos at up to 5.1K at 50fps. The second lens is a 12 megapixel tele sensor that can also shoot at up to 4K resolutions at 30 fps and offers 4x digital zoom and 28x hybrid zoom as well. Apart from just bumps in camera specs, the company has even offered a host of new flight features and modes for the users. Similar to the last generation, the Mavic 3 also arrives in two variants, namely a base and Cine variant.

The primary difference between the two version includes an additional video format, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, on the Cine model along with 1TB of internal storage over the base model’s 8GB storage. Talking about its specs, the new dual cameras (20MP + 12MP) are housed on a 3 Axis Gimbal. The drone can fly for up to 46 minutes, and has a Transmission range of 9.3 miles (roughly 15 kilometers). Furthermore, the Mavic 3 also features a 360° Obstacle Avoidance System along with 10 Bit D Log Color Profile and HNCS, 1080p60 Live View Video Stream, and a RC-N1 OcuSync 2.0 Remote.

The Chinese drone maker has also announced the Mavic 3 with several software and design enhancements that boost its performance. This includes an improved omnidirectional sensor array to allow better vision of its environment to enable a crash free flight. Notably, the Mavic 3 is the first DJI drone to offer 1080p@60fps live feed. In other words, users get near identical live feed on their display, offering a look at what the Mavic 3 records in real time. As of right now, the base and Cine model along with its flagship accessories are currently available for pre order on B&H Photo.

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